Mommy Monday

An activity that my children never tire of: PLAY DOUGH.

Play dough around here is a staple pasttime. We play with it almost every day, sometimes for hours. They are playing with it right this very minute - graciously allowing me to blog about. Sweethearts.

We make a new batch every month or so, mostly because it ends up getting stuffed inside toy trucks, bicycle treads and shoes. Not to mention the bits of rocks, dirt, grass and feathers that routinely decorate their creations. However, this recipe should last about six months if kept clean, dry and well packaged between uses.

Heat:

1 cup of water

1/2 cup salt

1 Tbsp. oil

1 Tbsp. cream of tartar (this is what acts as the preservative)

food coloring or dry Tempera paint

You don't have to boil it - just heat it through so the salt dissolves a bit.

Then add one cup of flour and STIR. It should look like this:

Then you

Tip:

Don't forget

Finally -

Enjoy -