You may be asking yourself, ‘Why would I ever make playdough when it’s so darn cheap to buy?’ That’s true, but it is even cheaper to make and if your toddler puts everything into his mouth like mine does, you’ll want to make sure that it is completely safe and free of chemicals and toxins. This recipe is not only a cheap way to make playdough, but its all natural, easy and keeps for about 6 months. Give it a try one of these cold, rainy winter days.
Here’s the recipe:
1/2 c. salt
1 c. flour
1 Tb. cream of tartar
1 Tb. oil
1 c. water
food coloring
Combine ingredients in a pot and heat gently while stirring. When it reaches a good playdough-like consistency take it off the stove and let it cool. At this point I divided it into fourths and kneaded in the food coloring. However you could add the food coloring in while it is in the pot and stir well. It keeps 6 months if you keep it in tupperware. Don’t refrigerate.
I’ve been a big fan of Christy over at A Little Lark for well over a year now. I bought my sons two long sleeve shirts from her last fall and I was so sorry when they outgrew them. They wash well, fit well and are just so darn adorable! I highly recommend them.
Anyway, Christy has been killing me lately with her new designs. Look at that owl! And the bird on the branch! Dahlias are my very favorite flower. And the forest scene is one of the designs that I bought last year, so of course I love it.
my son in a little lark design
I know that finances are tight for many families this year, but I really do recommend that when you do your holiday shopping you buy at least a handful of things from local or handmade sources. Not only do you get to buy unique one of a kind items, but you are helping out other folks make a living doing what they do best. It’s a win, win for everyone. Buying something from A Little Lark not only makes your recipient the most stylish one in the neighborhood, but also helps out a fellow creative mom with her business.
Happy Shopping!
I know I just posted about Craftsbury Kids, but I just found out about this giveaway they are having and I couldn’t stop myself from posting about them again. If you are the winner, you win all of these lovely things plus nine other adorable baby must haves! The total package is worth $450!
Go here to learn how to enter. Hurry contest ends today!
Autumn Items from Craftsbury Kids
has long been one of my favorite websites to look through when I’m shopping for baby things. I love them because they sell such a wide variety of cute, handmade and high quality things that families can treasure for years and even generations.
Recently Craftsbury Kids has opened a new shopping section and it’s filled with all sorts of autumn goodies like the ones above. Just look at those little shoes, how can you resist? And that hedgehog? Sweet! Happy Shopping!
