Easter eggflation is striking for the third straight year with prices elevated by the ongoing bird flu outbreak. Why it matters: The sticker shock is leading some consumers to break traditions, like dyeing eggs,

Below are some alternatives to dyeing real eggs this Easter. Dyeing potatoes can be a great alternative to dyeing eggs for several reasons. Potatoes are much more cost friendly; a bag of baby potatoes is about $3, $2 cheaper than the current inflated price of eggs, and you get more than a dozen.