Trying to keep all the Picklebums entertained on a day when it is either too hot or too wet to go outside (and we’ve had both since new years!) isn’t always easy. But sometimes I forget the joy of simple things…
It had been so long since we’d made play dough, and if I remember rightly that might have had something to do with Muski eating a large amount of play dough last time. Not to mention sticking it in some rather inconvenient places and the mess… ah yes the mess. But I am getting over myself when it comes to mess (I do have a fancy new vac these days and that helps) and well everyone is older and wiser and more annoying…. So we made play dough.
I went with the quick and easy microwave recipe –
2 cups of flour
1 cup of salt
2 table spoons of cream of tar tar
2 table spoons of oil
2 cups of water
colouring – food dye or paint.
Zap it in the microwave, stirring and checking every minute or so until it appears to come together and seem ‘cooked’. Allow to cool.
This makes enough for my three to have a good lump each. Half this recipe is probably enough for two and more than enough for one. It’s not as lovely and smooth as the cooked on the stove dough, but it’s a lot less stirring. And don’t worry leave the microwave container to soak in some warm water and the horrible looking mess comes of quiet easily.
Even the big girls played for ages. See sometimes it is the old, tried and true simple things that are often the best!
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my girls love play dough too.another easy way to make it, is to use boiling water instead of cooking it…..sounds horrid.but it works!!
By pixie on 01.08.10 1:15 pm | Permalink
You’re right about the mess. Picking it out from between decking boards can be tedious to say the least. But they do love it. Thanks for reminding me!
By Estelle on 01.08.10 2:11 pm | Permalink
We had the homemade playdough out just this morning! So much nicer than the store bought.
I actually don’t find it that messy, but I do keep the kids confined to the table!
By Stitch Sista on 01.08.10 2:19 pm | Permalink
Oh playdough is much loved here too. They have great accessories these days too.
By Nic on 01.08.10 2:28 pm | Permalink
Mine are a bit old for playdough now… although they used to love my home-made stuff. They loved it too much actually. Boo would sneakily eat it!!! Despite all the salt! (or perhaps because of all the salt!)
By Fe on 01.08.10 8:03 pm | Permalink
Looks like fun. You are a good mum. I hate play dough because of the mess.
By Secret Mom Thoughts on 01.09.10 6:55 am | Permalink
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