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Last March, a dozen eggs cost just $2.992, according to data from theFederal Reserve.
These five alternatives could replace pricey eggs this Easter.
Also seehow much the average Easter egg hunt will cost now that the price of eggs is so high.
While you wont be able to dye them, the kids will still be able to paint them.
Marshmallows
Whats large, fluffy and still costs less than $3?
Marshmallows might be the Easter egg alternative you and your budget are looking for.
A 24-ounce bag of jumbo extra large Jet-Puffed marshmallows costs just $2.60 at Target.
Plus, they still take on food dye like a champ without boiling water to make it happen.
Thatll be usefulif the price of eggs keeps going up.
Think of it as an investment.
Cake Eggs
If youve seen the show Is It Cake?
So why not turn cake into eggs?
Grab a box of cake mix, icing and white melting chocolate.
Next, form your cake into egg shapes and melt your white chocolate so you could dip your eggs.
Let those harden, and now you and the kids can decorate Easter eggs with icing or edible paint.
A 5-pound bucket of Crayola air-dry clay from Michaels is $11.24.
Your kids will be able to make their own eggs and paint them once the clay dries.
Then you’ve got the option to hide and hunt for them and use them again next year.
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