Kool Aid Play Doh

Why make play doh when you can buy it?  Not sure.  But, the girls preschool teacher asked me to make it and here is the recipe.  I've actually made it twice and it was much easier and less sticky the second time.  So, I'll make sure to give you those tips...

2 1/2 cups of flour
1/2 cup salt
2 packages dry unsweetened Kool-Aid
2 cups boiling water
3 tablespoons oil

Mix the dry ingredients (minus kool-aid) together in a large bowl. 

Mix hot water and kool-aid together in a measuring cup.  Pour over the dry ingredients. 

Add oil.

Stir the mixture until it forms a ball (this may take a while - keep stirring). As the mixture cools, it will become less sticky. After the mixture has cooled, take it out of the bowl and knead it until it is smooth.  


I used a silicone spatula and the whole mixing process was simple and clean.


Nancy's Take:  Easy to make - probably cheaper than store-bought.


Erin & Evie's Take:  They love it!  They love the different colors!!

Try New Recipes.............

Last year I was ambitious. I got rid of something using freecycle every day. This year my plan is weekly - and not freecycling, but cooking a new recipe. I'll post the recipe with my thoughts on it. This is nothing too creative, but I want to try some new recipes - and this might keep me on track!
Please keep in mind that if you want to follow this new blog... On the whole, these recipes won't be anything earth shattering - nothing too fancy - nothing too adventurous. Just day to day recipes that a family (or at least some of the family) might enjoy. I'd love your suggestions of recipes - and if you try the recipe or think it sounds yummy, please let me know that as well!

At minimum, I pledge to try new recipes and publish some of my trusted favorite recipes.

We'll see how this goes.
 
http://www.trynewrecipes.blogspot.com/

Baby bottle brushes

And, today I posted 2 baby bottle brushes. For some reason, these did not work ergonomically for me. So, they need a new home!

Funny............

Funny that now that I don't "have" to post it is easier. I got rid of 4 items today!! A George Forman grill, 2 DVDs and a cake pan. All gone!!!!!!!!

One sad story - someone took the grill that I had not given it to. The real "taker" was not happy it was already gone. Not much I can do - but I am sure they've got some yucky karma coming their way!