Summer holidays are finally here!  If you are looking for a bit of entertainment for those typhoon days or any day for that matter then I’ve got a few fab recipes for some indoor or outdoor fun.  Great for kids young & old (my firm favourite is goop - I love it!) 

Playdough

Cooked

2 cups of plain flour

4 tablespoons cream of tartar

2 cups of water

1 cup salt

2 tablespoons cooking oil

food colouring or vegetable dye

glitter or essentials (lavender, orange, rose …)

Mix all the ingrediants together in a saucepan and cook gently, stirring all the time until thick.  Cool slightly and knead until smooth.  Store in an airtight container.  This will keep in the refridgerator for weeks.  Add more flour if it becomes sticky.

Uncooked

3 cups of plain flour

2 tablespoons cooking oil

3 cups boiling water

1 cup salt

2 tablespoons cream of tartar

food colouring or vegetable dye

glitter or essentials (lavender, orange, rose …)

Mix the dry ingredients and then add boiling water, colouring (glitter & essential oils if you are using them).  Stir until combined.  Cool slightly & knead until smooth.  Store in an airtight container. 

- Party Bag tip - divide up into portions and put some in each party bag (in a sealed container)

Goop

2 packets of cornflour

2 cups of water

Food colouring or vegetable dye

Mix the water and the colouring into the cornflour in a large container or tub (a baby bath is ideal).  The goop should have a thick consistency; add extra water if necessary.

Put on aprons & the fun begins.  Enjoy the experience as the goop runs through the fingers.  This activity looks messy but it is easy to clean up.  Goop can be picked up off the table or floor and easily washes off hands.

Do not store the goop though as it goes off very quickly & trust me the smell is awful!

Bubbles

1 tablespoon of warm water

4 tablespoons of washing up liquid

1 tablespoon of glycerin (makes the bubbles stronger)

Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl.

Slime

1 cup Lux soap flakes

2 litres warm water

Food colouring or vegetable dye

Dissolve soap flakes in the warm water in a large plastic container or tub.  Add the food colouring or dye, if desired.  Let the mixture stand until it becomes thick, add more water if necessary.  Beat the mixture with eggbeaters if desired.  Children can help with this too. 

Add kitchen gadgets to pour, scoop, beat & whisk.  Sponges & funnels are great in slime.

Papier Mache Glue

1 cup of plain flour

3 cups of water

Boil 2 cups of water in a saucepan.  In a bowl mix 1/4 cup of seived flour with a cup of cold water.  When free of lumps add it to the saucepan.  Add further flour as required.  Gently boil, stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes until thick.

Have fun!