Rainy Day Fun!

Indoor Fun

This time of year can sometimes drag on when the weather is gray and rainy, and we can't go out to play.

Here are a couple of my favorite rainy day activities.

 Hope your kids enjoy the fun, so you can get something done!

Homemade Play-Dough

1 1/2 Cups Flour

3/4 Cup Salt

1 1/2 Cups Water

1TBS Cream of Tartar

1 1/2 TBS Oil

6 Drops of Food Coloring (you can add more if you like)

~Combine all ingredients in a large pot, then cook on stove over med. heat.

~Continuously stir, until dough comes away from sides of the pot, and forms a ball.

~Remove dough from pan, allow to cool a few minutes.

~Knead dough until smooth~ 1-2 minutes.

~You may add a few drops of essential oil, or glitter during the kneading process.

~Get out the rolling pin, cookie cutters, and old garlic press.

~Let the fun begin :)

~Store in air tight container.

Noodle Fun

~Purchase inexpensive noodles in a variety of shapes and sizes.

~Let your children pick out their favorite food storage containers, or other plastic dishes.

~Let them also select their favorite stirring utensils.

~Put everything on the floor or kitchen table, and let them "cook".

~This will keep most children entertained for quite some time.

~Easy clean-up, either sweep up and re-use, or vacuum, whichever you prefer.

~Note: if you re-use the noodles, be sure to label them as "play noodles",

so your hubby does not use then to make dinner :)

~Loree Arthur

Table Leader and fellow MOPS mom