DIY Homemade Playdough

HomeMade DIY PlayDough

Everybody loves play dough. I know as a kid that was the first thing I would go and play with. Here is a simple recipe for it and is a great project for you and your child to do together!

What you will Need:

1 Cup Flour

1/2  Cup Salt

2 Teaspons Cream of Tarter

1 Teaspoon Cooking Oil

1 Cup Water 

Food Coloring (Color of your Choice)

What you Need to Do:

• In a heavy saucpaan mix all the ingreidents.
• Cook on medium heat, stirring constantly for approx 3 minutes or until mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan. (It will look like mashed potatoes.)
• Remove from the heat and let cool for 1 minute. Next you should knead the dough until it has a soft, smooth texture.
• This homemade play dough can be stored in for several weeks in airtight containers. 

I hope you enjoy this project. The play dough that I made kept for almost 2 weeks!! We made 4 different colors (red, blue, green & yellor) so the kids each had their own. 

And just in case you are wondering what Cream of Tarter is, just look at your local grocery store in the spices aisle/section. 

How to make your own slime

How to Make Your Own Slime

There is just something about slime that kids love (some adults too)!! Here is a recipe for a DIY slime that you and your children can do at home. This slime is very easy to make and once you are finished will give your kids hours of fun time play!!

Supplies Needed:

• Large bowl 
• Small bowl 
• Measuring cup 
• Measuring spoons 
• Fork (for mixing)
• 4-oz bottle of white school glue 
• Warm water
• Blue food coloring (or color of your choice)
• Glitter 
• Borax (Available at most stores)

Instructions:

1. Pour the full bottle of glue into the large bowl.

2. Mix in half a cup of water. (Hint: You can also just fill the glue bottle with water to make sure you have equal parts of each)

3. Add food coloring and stir. (I used two drops for a snowy light blue)

4. Stir in as much glitter as you like. (I love sparkle, so I used a lot)

5. Pour one cup of warm water into the smaller bowl and mix in one teaspoon of Borax.

6. Add the Borax mixture to your larger bowl one tablespoon at a time, mixing and kneading as you go, until the slime is the perfect stretchy consistency. (I ended up using three tablespoons)

7. When you're done for the day, store your slime in an airtight container.

Note: Borax is not safe to eat, so make sure your kids wash their hands after playtime!