Money Saving Summer Craft Book
May 31, 2009 by Jennifer Chait
Filed under children's activity
The main reason I first checked out The Ultimate Book of Kid Concoctions: More Than 65 Wacky, Wild & Crazy Concoctions was because, being a green advocate, I thought it might offer some good alternatives to more toxic traditional toys. It does, but besides offering some greener playtime choices, this book will also save you money this summer (well, all year long really).
The book is noted as being for ages five + but some projects will work for younger kids as well. Some of the projects include; Jewel and Gem Goop. Make-it-Yourself Stickers. Tornado in a Bottle. Funny Putty. Fruity …read more
Make your own Play Dough
September 4, 2006 by admin
Filed under Uncategorized
I came across this recipe for making play dough while searching for some nice and inexpensive activites to do. I thought about posting this here in simplythrifty just in case somebody might be looking for one.
Here it is.
100 g Plain Flour
50 g Salt
150 ml Water
1 teaspoon Cooking Oil
1 teaspoon Cream of Tartar
Different Food Colouring
a. Mix 1-2 teaspoons of Food Colouring to the water and stir.
b. Mix thoroughly all of the other ingreadients in a saucepan
c. While mixing, slowly add the coloured water in step a.
d. Set the heat on low to medium. Keep on stirring until the dough …read more
