Best Playdough Ever!

Add glitter to anything and it has instant kid appeal!

I've always made our own playdough. It just makes sense! but I understand if you don't have the time...in any case I've included the recipe as well as an ETSY mom that will do the homemade work for you!


Sublime Playdough
kaaris's Shop
SPARKLY! SOFT! SCENTED! Mmmmmmm... Playdough.
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5103276

...or make your own:


4 cups flour
1 cup salt
4 cups water
4 tablespoons oil
1/2 cup cream of tartar
a dash super-fine glitter

Boil water. I like to make 4 different colors at once - so I divide up the ingredients into 4 small bowls. Mix flour, salt, a dash of super-fine glitter, and cream of tartar into each bowl . Pour oil on top of dry ingredients and let sit on top. Squeeze a few food coloring drops in the oil that you just added. Pour in one cup of boiling hot water into each of the bowls with the dry ingredients. I suggest mixing one color at a time before moving onto the next one. Kneed dough until it is completely formed and no longer sticky. Allow to cool slightly before storing in an air tight container or zip lock bag.

Side note: I buy cream of tartar in bulk at Amazon.com

The case of the Missing Wand.

Aside from the weather being 35 degrees above average here in Bend, Oregon... I've decided to enjoy the sunshine without thinking of the environmental damages our planet is undergoing.

Bubbles are always a favorite! I had to dig the bubbles out of the pantry only to find that one bottle was missing a wand.

Quick fix!

Try a ratchet from the tool box.

They come in different sizes, and kids love the "baby" bubbles the small one makes.

before you know it, the others are no longer interested in the standard plastic wand that comes in the bottle.

"I want" in the Kitchen?

After dealing with my children making darting demands in the kitchen, it's not a bad thing that I find myself in the middle of my two children arguing about who is going to pour, stir, and mix.

This "not such a bad thing" took me a while to figure out...but when I compare this same quote "I want!", to say....in the aisle of a store. Well then it takes on a whole new meaning and battle.

But here we are in the kitchen making cookies. Each child wanting to make sure they get a chance to be included.


Here's the solution!

1. Read down the list of ingredients.

2. Get everything out. While you're getting things together. Give each child an ingredient (one for you, one for me).

4. Once you've divided up the items between your children, have each child repeat back what they have.

5. Then read the recipe instructions (make sure you tell your children to listen carefully for their ingredients).

6. Now you're ready to start cooking! Explain that it's the child's job to pay attention and listen to when it's their turn to add an ingredient.


I've attached a quick video of my children telling me which items they will add to the cookies.

Have Fun!

Blogger Please....

Who am I trying to fool! I'm no blogger! But every now and again I do come-up with a great tip or short-cut that I'd like to share....

So over the past couple of weeks I've begun to take pictures of the projects that I do with my kids. Here you will find a selection of "quick blogs".

-S