I don't have pictures to go with this entry as we are in the process of setting up our new camera to be friends with our computer, but I wanted to pass along my favorite playdough recipe.
I needed something to keep the kids entertained yesterday while I prepped the kids' rooms for painting and I remembered a new box of neon-colored food dye I purchased a couple of weeks ago just for playdough. I quadrupled the batch (I needed them to be REALLY entertained!) and with four new colors for them to squish, mold, and cut, I was able to finish the prep work! And as an added bonus for me, they didn't even get any playdough in their hair!
Here's the recipe:
1 c. water
1/2 c. salt
1 c. salt
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 T. cooking oil
food coloring
Mix all the ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat and cook until it pulls away from the sides. Knead in for a minute once it cools then store in some sort of plastic.
(Note: If you're making a large batch and want to make the playdough into different colors, just add the dye when you're kneading instead of adding it to all the other ingredients in the saucepan.)
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I like the new look and family photo. You'll have to post pics of the kid's rooms. Can't wait to see them.
I also love the new look of your blog. And I might just have to pull out the playdough today to get the kids involved in a project that doesn't involve pulling my yarn supply all over the house. :)
If you need more time to work on your project, I'd love to have your kids over to play--let me know if I can help!
I need to try this for my three year old. She gets pretty bored and lonely when her brother and sister are at school! Thanks for sharing!
Oh my goodness Jennie, I can't believe how much your kids have grown! This is Kirstie Bastow by the way! I just love your blog!
How is the painting going? I have been thinking about you this week, let me know if you need anything. Oh and the cookies were fantastic! Thanks for the help.
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