Make Your Own Playdough!

Make your own playdough using ingredients you probably already have in your cupboard! With a little elbow grease, the kids can mix it up and you'll have playdough that will last much longer than store- bought versions. It also feels much silkier and doesn't crumble when exposed to air for a while.

Ingredients:
2 cups flour
1 cup table salt
2 cups water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 teaspoons cream of tartar (found in the spice aisle)
Food coloring
Vanilla or peppermint extract (for a nice smell)

Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly. The mixture will start to thicken and become difficult to stir. When it starts to form into a sticky ball, remove and place on counter. Knead for one minute. Cool completely.

Look in your utensil drawer for some safe tools that they can use, such as cookie cutters, a rolling pin, a butter knife, plastic forks and spoons. A drinking straw can be used to poke holes. Decide on a theme and make a scene on a kitchen cutting board that you can admire or add to all week!