Refrigerate them and use as ingredients in holiday recipes. Use water 10 to 15 degrees warmer than the eggs for the dye bath. Write names or holiday messages on eggs with a wax crayon before coloring. Marking out patterns during repeated coloring can give intricate designs. This is an art, so colors may vary.
Return eggs to the refrigerator until time for the hunt.
Do not hide cracked eggs. Do not hide eggs where they may come into contact with pets, wild animals, birds, reptiles, insects, or lawn chemicals. Gather eggs as soon as possible after they are hidden. Do not allow them to remain hidden overnight. Any uneaten eggs can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.