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Ordinary Ingredients, Extraordinary Fun Cloud Dough and Slime Recipes
Nothing is better than spending an afternoon playing with your kids and enjoying their company. However, finding a game or activity that keeps their attention and focus can be challenging. That’s when we have to get creative to find something fun and
new for our kids. One solution that keeps kids engaged is creating unique items using ingredients from around the house. We’re not talking about the standard arts and crafts here! Younger kids love playing with Play-Doh, but you don’t have to go to the store to pick it up. You can make a few different versions with everyday household items. Your kids will love creating and playing with the dough. Here are a few options you can try the next time your kids want something to do. Just remember to supervise your kids during these activities! CLOUD DOUGH If you want to try a soft and fluffy alternative to Play-Doh, you’ll love creating cloud dough. You’ll need an unscented hair conditioner or one with a scent your children enjoy, food coloring, and cornstarch. Combine a half cup
of conditioner, 4 drops of food coloring, and 1 cup of cornstarch, and mix it all in a bowl. Once it becomes hard to mix, start kneading the dough with your hands until it’s smooth and cloud-like. That’s all there is to it. When your kids finish playing with their cloud dough, squeeze all the air from it and place it in an airtight container to ensure it maintains its form and stays workable. You can also replace the conditioner with yogurt if you’re worried about your little one trying to sneak a taste. SLIME Want something a bit gooier? Then let’s make some slime! Start by combining one 4-ounce bottle of school glue with 2 tablespoons of contact lens solution. Then, add 1–2 cups of shaving cream, depending on how thick you want your slime. Knead it together until it’s no longer sticky, and you’re good to go!
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