Candy Clay (you eat it)

Makes great easter eggs!

2 Tbs. margarine

3 Tbs. light corn syrup

1/2 tsp. almond extract

2 cups sifted powdered sugar

Food coloring

Directions:  Cream margarine until soft.  Mix in other ingredients (except food coloring).  Divide into three balls.  Mix in 1-2 drops food coloring of your choice into each ball to make three different colors.  Break off 1/4 teaspoon pieces from each ball and roll together to make swirled easter eggs.  Eat right away or let them sit and eat later.   Try making other shapes, too.

Playdough (Small batch)

    (for 1-3 kids)

2 cups water

2 Tb. oil

Food coloring*

2 cups flour

1 cup salt

4 tsp. cream of tatar

*instead of food coloring you may use unsweetened, powdered Kool-Aid for coloring/scented playdough.

Directions:  Add water, oil, food coloring (or Kool-Aid) to a large pot and beging to heat on med/low - medium temperature.  Add dry ingredients and blend.  As water heats up mixture will thicken.  As it starts to form a ball, turn off heat and remove from stove.  Remove dought from pot onto a clean surface or cutting board and knead with hands.  This will make the dough a desirable texture.  Let cool before letting children touch.  Store in an airtight container or ziploc bag.  Will keep for about a week.

Playdough (Large batch)

    (for 3-5 kids)

3 cups water

2 Tb. oil

Food coloring*

3 cups flour

1 1/2 cups salt

6 tsp. cream of tatar

*instead of food coloring you may use unsweetened, powdered Kool-Aid for coloring/scented playdough.

Directions:  Add water, oil, food coloring (or Kool-Aid) to a large pot and beging to heat on med/low - medium temperature.  Add dry ingredients and blend.  As water heats up mixture will thicken.  As it starts to form a ball, turn off heat and remove from stove.  Remove dought from pot onto a clean surface or cutting board and knead with hands.  This will make the dough a desirable texture.  Let cool before letting children touch.  Store in an airtight container or ziploc bag.  Will keep for about a week.

Bubbles (Small batch)

1 cup water

2 Tbs. Dawn (dish soap)

1 Tb. glycerin

Directions:  Mix all ingredients.

*find it at the drug store in the pharmacy area in small bottles (2-4 oz.), works best if made a day ahead

Bubbles (Large batch)

10 cups water

1 cup Dawn (dish soap)

3-4 Tbs. glycerin*

Directions:  Mix all ingredients.

*find it at the drug store in the pharmacy area in small bottles (2-4 oz.), works best if made a day ahead