Play dough!

The kids and I made homemade play dough the other day. It turned out better than any of my previous attempts, so I am sharing the recipe (courtesy of these folks). We did add a little cinnamon to make it smell nice, too (that idea came from Jenny Hunt).

We made a snowman (and a mess) and it was fun for everyone, even Havilah who kept sneaking salty bits into her mouth and saying "mmm!"

Earth Friendly Play Dough

• 1 cup flour (not self-rising)
  
• 1/2 cup salt
  
• 1 cup water
  
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  
• 1-1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  

Mix in saucepan over low heat. (It does not have to heat long.) Dough is ready when it rolls into a ball (not doughy). Keep dough fresh in an airtight container. If you need to make different colors, add food coloring while mixing over heat.

P.S. No, I don't know why it's "earth friendly."