homemade playdough recipes

Stuck inside on a rainy day?
We are.
Here are some good play dough recipes.

This one I got from my sister-in-law.
Peanut butter play dough:

1 C. Creamy peanut butter
1 1/2 cups powdered milk
3 T. honey.

I usually put in some powdered sugar and powdered milk (just divided in half; I just taste it till it tastes good enough to eat).

Just like store bought play dough:
2 c water
1/2 c. salt
combine and bring to a boil

Remove from heat and add:
2T powdered Alum (buy in the spice section of the store)
1/4 c. salad oil
2 1/4 c. flour

Stir until blended. Put on board and knead. Store in covered container.

cheap, entertaining & so easy

If you have a toddler, or are going to babysit one, here is an idea that they will most likely find to be very entertaining.
It's so inexpensive & easy.

Here's all you need:

Some craft sticks-mini, medium or large sizes will work.
A washed & clean yogurt or sour cream type container with the lid. Cut a few little holes in the top of the lid with a pocket knife & your child can start putting the sticks through the holes.

It entertained my toddler for 30 minutes straight!

I've decided to put it away until we're at church or someplace that we need to be quiet, it's a great quiet "toy."

Jell-o Pops mmmmm...

I don't know about you, but when a hot, humid day comes around I am not always prepared. Today we hit the high 80's (I know, I'm a baby) with about 100% humidity, with nothing but ice cubes on hand, so here is what I did:

Pulled out a French Vanilla (any flavor will work) instant pudding (1 pkg)
Mixed it with 2 cups of cold milk
Mixed it around for a minute
Poured it into some plastic (paper works better) cups
Stuck in some plastic spoons (popsicle sticks work better)
Froze them for three-long-hot-hours.
And mmmm.
They sure are yummy. Enjoy!