March, In Like a Lion

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This afternoon it rained, then snowed. An indoor day, filled with shamrock playdough. Bean is loving holidays right now. "We better make some green sparkled playdough soon for Leprechauns."

1 cup flour
1/2 cup salt
1 tablespoon cream of tartar
1 cup water
1 tablespoon cooking oil
Wiltons green food color
A toddler's handful of gold glitter

Mix in a saucepan on medium until it feels stiff. Cool and play!
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Comments

XYZZ said…
Aha - I know what kind of playdough I'm making now! ;)
February 26, 2011 at 8:07 AM
The girl who painted trees said…
I love Wilton's food coloring. It is far superior to others for richness of color! We made "earth" chocolate playdough in celebration of Spring:)
February 26, 2011 at 2:25 PM
Mommy Moment said…
What type of glitter do you use? Is it the "flake" type or the little dot kind?
Sorry if those are terrible descriptions.

Jody
February 27, 2011 at 7:40 PM
Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas said…
Cool idea for playdoh! Thanks! My girls would love the glitter! Definitely going to try this with them!

New follower & loving everythign you have here. As a teacher turned SAHM I am always looking for great, fun ways to play and learn with my girls! Can't wait to poke around some more!

Bernadette
http://momto2poshlildivas.blogspot.com
February 28, 2011 at 5:20 AM
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