Fun things to do with your kids- RAIN or SHINE!

I've been saving these fun homemade recipes for years, in hopes that one day I could make them for some great playtime with my children. Now that my little girl is old enough for most of these activities, I can't wait to try them. 

Homemade Play dough

1 cup flour

1/4 cup salt

2 tsp. food coloring

1 tbls. vegetable oil

1 cup water

2 tbls. cream of tartar

mix flour , salt, and cream of tartar in a medium pot. Add water, food coloring and oil. stir over medium heat 3-5 min. When mix forms a ball in center of pot take it out and put it on a floured surface.  Knead and then pace in airtight ziplock or container and place in fridge.

Homemade Face Paint

1 tsp. corn starch

1/2 tsp. water

1/2 tsp. cold cream (facial cream)

food coloring    

In each muffin tin cup mix corn starch, water, cold cream and a few drops of food coloring and stir. Each cup should be a different color.

Homemade Finger Paint 

3 tbls. sugar

few drops of dish detergent

1/2 cup cornstarch

2 cups cold water

food coloring

4 plastic or paper cups

Mix sugar and cornstarch together in a sauce pan. Then add water and mix again. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until well blended (about 5 min.) Remove from stove, cool and pour into cups. Add a little food coloring in each cup and a few drops of detergent. *Tip: ware smocks or old t-shirts while painting because food coloring stains! Have fun!