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1 c. salt
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. water
2 tbsp. oil
A few drops of food coloring
(optional)
Mix thoroughly and store in plastic bag or covered jar. Children can pull and pound it and cut out shapes with cookie cutters. If left to dry will harden and then it can be painted. Non-toxic. Hint: If kids dust their hands with a little flour before play, the dough won't stick to their hands.
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2 -- SOAP BUBBLES
1 c. soap flakes or 1/4 c. liquid dish
soap
1 c. water
1/2 tsp. cooking oil
Mix in cup or old juice can. Give kids a plastic drinking straw. This makes a good bathtub toy or outdoor play idea.
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3 -- NO COOK PASTE
A handful of flour
Water (a little at a time) until gooey
It should be quite thick, so it won't run all over the paper. Add a pinch of salt. Non-toxic. Great for pasting scraps of paper, old Christmas cards. Its not too sticky.
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4 -- SHAVING-SOAP FINGER PAINTS
Use 1 can non-mentholated shaving soap
Powdered paint, sprinkled on will
give delightful colors
This can be played with on paper, the kitchen table or counter. Be sure to dress the kids in washable paint shirts or aprons. Keep soap out of eyes. Not recommend for little ones who put everything in their mouths.
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5 -- FLOUR AND WATER FINGER PAINT
1 c. flour
1 c. water
2 tsp. salt
Mix to consistency of thick gravy. Food coloring as desired
Sm. margarine tubs work well for the
individual colors.
Mix flour, water and salt to make the paste the consistency of thick gravy. Sprinkle in the food coloring. Be sure to dress little ones in an old apron or shirt. Put spoonfuls of paint on kitchen table or sheets of butcher paper and let them create. Cleans up fairly easily.
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6 -- CLAY
1 c. cornstarch
2 c. salt
Enough water to make a thick paste
Stir while cooking, and cook until stiff. Allow this to cool, and cover with a damp cloth until ready to use. Coloring may be added before cooking or when molded; let dry, then paint with water color. --HOW TO CARE FOR CLAY:--
Clay can always be broken up, dampened, and used again - even after it has been painted. When it has been used, but has not been allowed to become hard, poke holes in the clay with your finger or with a pencil, fill these with water (to restore the original dampness) and place in an airtight crock or in a galvanized pail with a tight cover. A damp cloth placed over the clay will help to keep it moist until the next time.
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7 -- SPOOL KNITTER
Get an empty thread spool and draw center lines across the end. Drive four small-headed brads or common pins that have been cut with pliers, making them about 3/4-inch long into the spool. The illustration on the craft divider page shows the location for the pins.
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8 -- KNITTER PICK
The knitter pick can be made by driving a fine brad into a handle that has been whittled round. File brad sharp, and bend slightly. A finer one can be made by driving a good-sized sewing needle into a stick, pulling it out, and forcing the eye into the hole. Heat point over flame, and when needle point is red hot, bend slightly.
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9 -- SPRING POTPOURRI
4 oz. rosebuds
2 oz. lavender flowers
2 oz. deer's tongue herb
2 oz. peppermint
2 oz. calamus root
1 oz. black malva flower
1 oz. marigold flowers
1 oz. peony flowers
1 oz. bay leaves
20 drops orris root oil
10 drops blue lilac oil
Mix all dry ingredients, then add the essential oils, which have also been pre-mixed. Mix and store away from direct sunlight. Store in cool dry place. Use only glass, wooden or ceramic container and utensils. Add oils with an atomizer or spritzer or eye dropper. Age in airtight container for a few days to a few weeks - gently stirring once or twice a week.
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10 -- A BIBLICAL RECIPE FOR EFFECTIVE CHILD TRAINING
1 gallon faith in God
7 cupfuls love for your child
1 cup patience
1 cup clarified instruction
1 cup consistent discipline (whipped
lightly)
3 teaspoons of pure mercy
1 generous dash of humor
2 cupfuls praise
2 cupfuls liberty
Pour faith in God into any size family. Mix one teaspoon of clarified instruction and one teaspoon of consistent discipline. Add only a half cup of liberty initially. Stir well and chip lightly. Sprinkle in pure mercy and simmer over a steady flame of prayer. Proceed to fold in additional teaspoons of instruction and discipline, in equal amounts, adding liberty slowly. Stir well and whip as needed to smooth out any lumps of disobedience. Never overbeat! Sweeten to taste with humor and praise. Melt any specks of misunderstanding or sour attitude by turning up the level of prayer and adding extra instruction. Continue this process until all remaining ingredients have been added and all bitterness has been removed. When adding the last cup of liberty, be careful not to cause any sudden separation or foaming. If either of these occur, or if the moral character begins to lose its intended shape, skim off the excess liberty until the desired consistency results. Try adding this liberty again later when character is firmer. Keep warm over a steady flame of prayer. Serve with a tender heart and the sincere milk of God's Word. Never serve with a cold shoulder or a hot tongue.
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11 -- HOMEMADE MODELING CLAY
1 c. flour
1 c. salt
1 tbsp. powdered alum (opt.)
Water
Mix just enough water to make it smooth and workable. If clay gets dry, mix in a little more water. Store tightly covered.
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12 -- CHRISTMAS SPONGE ART
White paper
Scissors
Dry sponge
Ballpoint pen
Water colors (red & green)
Draw a yuletide motif on white paper. Then, with your parents help, cut out and place on a dry sponge (one with tiny holes in the sponge are the best). Then trace the pattern with your ballpoint pen and cut out the shape (again, with your parents help). Then, dip in paint, squeeze excess paint out and blot onto either plain white or solid colored wrapping paper. You can stamp each sponge several times before re-dipping in the paint. This even dresses up plain newspaper wrapping! Great for any time of the year!
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13 -- STATIONARY OR CARDS
Plain paper
Sponge
Acrylic paint(s)
Marking pen
Take a piece of plain paper and fold in half. With the folded part at the top, it looks like a note card. Take the sponge and dip it into the acrylic paint which is in a saucer. Design on the front and also on the back of an envelope. Then take a very thin marking pen and write really fancy "Happy Birthday" or whatever the occasion is. Children love to make cards and it's also an easy way to have a card in a hurry!
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14 -- ROSE WATER
1 qt. distilled water
1/2 pt. 70% proof alcohol (not
Isopropyl)
2 c. rose petals, red or pink - old
fashioned variety chemical free,
freshly picked & clean
1 tbsp. orris root, powdered
10 drops rose oil
1 gallon clear jar
Place rose petals and 1 cup of distilled water in blender and blend until fine. Pour into one gallon jar and add remaining ingredients. Cover tightly and set in sun to steep for two weeks. Strain into clean large bowl or container. Pour into small glass containers or antique perfume bottles. Use to scent bath water or as an after bath splash.
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15 -- GELATIN CRITTERS
2 env. unflavored gelatin
1 pkg. (4 - 1/2 c. servings) sugar
free strawberry-banana flavor
gelatin
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 1/2 c. boiling water
In a medium bowl, stir gelatins together with a fork. Stir cinnamon into boiling water until dissolved. Add water to gelatin and stir until dissolved. Pour into an 8" to 9" square pan. Chill about 2 hours, until firm. Using 2" to 3" animal cookie cutters (such as cat, owl, horse) cut out shapes. (These little critters do not melt at room temperature.) Makes 8 servings. (You could also use any cut out shapes, according to the holiday at hand!)
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16 -- CHOCOLATE FINGER PAINT
1 (4 oz.) pkg. instant chocolate
pudding & pie filling
2 c. cold milk
Put pudding mix and milk in a medium size bowl. Beat with electric mixer at low speed for two minutes. Let set until it thickens. Finger paint on white construction paper and let dry for several hours. Now it's ready to hang up.
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17 -- BUBBLE BATH
1/2 c. liquid hand soap
1 c. epsom salt
5 drops glycerin
Few drops of food coloring
Few drops of fragrance
Mix well, shake right before using. Pour into bathtub while water is running and enjoy.
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18 -- HOMEMADE PASTE
1 c. flour
1/2 c. water
Combine above and mix until creamy. Store in air tight container. For more durable paste, add 1/2 cup flour to 1 cup boiling water. Stir over low heat until thick and shiny.
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19 -- FINGER PAINT
Mix homemade paste (recipe listed in this book) with equal amount of liquid detergent. (Ivory dishwashing.) Add food coloring one drop at a time. Mix well. Enjoy.
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20 -- SILLY PUTTY
1 c. Elmer's glue
2 1/2 c. liquid starch
Food coloring
In a medium bowl, mix glue and one cup of the starch together. Add a few drops of food coloring, if you wish. Cover bowl, and let it stand overnight. The next day slowly stir in with a spoon 1 to 1 1/2 cups of the starch until a big blob forms. Pour off extra starch. Store in an air tight container. (NOTE: It's hard to stop playing with this stuff.)
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21 -- FUNNY FACE MAKE-UP
2 tsp. white shortening
5 tsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. white flour
4 drops glycerin (found at your
pharmacy)
Few drops of food coloring
In a small bowl, mix shortening, cornstarch and white flour. Add four drops of glycerin. Stir to a creamy consistency. Add any food coloring that you wish. For brown makeup, add 2 1/2 teaspoons of unsweetened cocoa instead of food coloring and you're all set.
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22 -- SOAP CRAYONS
One ice cube tray
Liquid food color
2 tbsp. hot water for each crayon
1 c. soap flakes
Small bowl
Spoon
For each color, put two tablespoons of hot water and one cup of soap flakes into a bowl. Add as many drops of food color to the mixture as you wish. Stir the soap mixture until it thickens. This takes time, so be patient! Press spoonfuls of the first color of soap into the sections of the ice tray. Mix enough soap in other colors to fill the ice tray, following the above directions again. Let the soap crayons dry for one or two days. Gently bang the ice tray to loosen the crayons. Pack them in a box for gift-giving. Great for birthday presents or holidays.
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23 -- HOMEMADE PLAYDOUGH
2 c. flour
1 c. salt
1/4 c. salad oil
3/4 - 1 c. water
Few drops of food coloring of your
choice
Mix flour, salt and oil. Then add food coloring to the water. Finally add water to flour, salt and oil. Knead until it no longer sticks to your hands. Baggies may be used to store playdough in so it doesn't have to be divided every time it is used. Seal with plastic tie strings or coffee cans. If dough gets too hard or dries out, add more water. If dough gets too oily, add flour.
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24 -- BAKERS DOUGH
1/2 c. salt
3/4 c. boiling water
2 c. flour
Aluminum foil
Place salt in bowl; pour boiling water over salt and stir. Cool. Add flour all at once and mix well by forming a ball and kneading the dough until it is smooth, soft and workable. Form your shapes (maybe for a Christmas ornament or your name) and bake at 300 to 350 degrees (depending on the thickness of the ornament) for 1 1/2 to 3 hours. You can also let it air-dry, but give it at least two to three days before painting it. Spray after paint dries with polyeurethrane to hold in and keep it shiny.
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25 -- MY FIRST TERRARIUM
Large (32 oz.) plastic drink bottles,
empty
2 or 3 sm. plants
Artificial flowers or bugs
Sticks
Small stones
Potting soil
Soak the bottle in very warm water for a few minutes. Then empty it, pull off the colored bottom part and peel off the label. Clean the glue out of the bottom part. Put a layer of small rocks in the bottom part. Put potting soil over the rocks and then put in your plants. Be sure to press the roots of the plants down. Add more soil around your plants to fill the planter. Arrange pretty stones, tiny sticks, or tiny toy animals around the plants. Use a sharp knife to cut the top off the clear part of the bottle (about 4" from the cap). Turn the clear part upside down. Slip the cut edges into the planter to make a dome top. You can glue an artificial flower or bug to the dome for decoration.
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26 -- PLAY DOUGH
1 c. white flour
1/4 c. salt
2 tbsp. cream of tartar
2 tsp. food coloring
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 c. water
Mix flour, salt and cream of tartar in a medium saucepan. Add water, food coloring and oil. Stir over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes. Don't worry if the mixture looks like a gobbly mess; it'll turn into dough! (Be sure you have an adult to help watch this with you.) When the mixture forms a ball in the center of the pot, take it out and put it on a floured surface. Squeeze it and punch it around a bit (this kneads it). When you're done, put it in a plastic bag or air tight container and store it in the refrigerator.
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27 -- DECORATOR BAGS
1 plain brown bag
Sponge
Acrylic paint(s)
Hole puncher
Twine or curling ribbon
Take a plain brown bag and a sponge cut into any shape. Dip into acrylic paint on a saucer and then place on bag and lift straight up. Use either one color or several. Allow to dry and then turn down a couple of inches at the top and use a hole puncher and punch two holes about 2" apart. Use either packing twine or curling ribbon through the holes and tie a bow. Makes a really cute country bag that is fun and inexpensive and easy to do. You can also use a stencil and stencil a design on the bag. This is fun for children since they can design it themselves! Can be used to give cookies or candies or gifts other than food items.
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28 -- FINGER PAINTS
3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. water
Food coloring
Dish detergent
Plastic or paper cups
Mix the sugar and cornstarch together in a medium size saucepan. Add water and stir until well blended. Cook over a low heat stirring all the time (you may need an adult to help with this), until well-blended, about 5 minutes. Remove from stove, cool and pour into the plastic or paper cups. Carefully (so as not to spill on anything), add a little bit of food coloring to each cup and a drop of detergent. Now, enjoy!
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29 -- FACE PAINTS
1 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. cold cream
Food coloring (your choice)
1/2 tsp. water
In a bowl combine all ingredients (except the food coloring) together. In a muffin tin fill each tin 2/3 full and drop in food coloring until desired color is met in the different tins. Stir carefully (so it doesn't splash into the next tin). Now you're ready for face painting for any occasion.
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30 -- BATH SALTS
1 c. Epsom salts
Measuring cup
2 jars with lids
2 colored of liquid food color
1 pretty 8 oz. jar
A few drops of your favorite perfume
1/2 yard of ribbon, 1/2" to 1" wide
To make these good smelling bath salts, first measure 1/2 cup of Epsom salt into each jar with a lid. Add 15 drops of food color to each jar, one color per jar and put on the lids. Shake the jars until the Epsom salts are dyed evenly. If you want your colors to be darker, add more food color and shake again. Take off the lids and let the salts dry overnight. Now, make sure your pretty jar is all clean and dry. Then pour the dyed bath salts into the jar, alternating colors (you may want to get colors that go together well). Add a couple of drops of perfume to the bath salts, put on the lid and tie the jar with your pretty ribbon. Now you have a really nice present to bless someone with.
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31 -- SOAP FLAKE SCULPTURES
4 c. soap flakes (any kind, NOT
detergent)
1/2 c. cold water
Place soap flakes and water in a medium size bowl. Squeeze the mixture together with your hands until it becomes slightly damp and sticks together. (This mixture dries quickly, so you'll have to work fast!) Now you can form it into any shape you'd like, animals, snowmen, decorations, tree ornaments, etc. Place the finished sculpture(s) in the refrigerator to harden.
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32 -- GIANT SOAP BUBBLES
Cold, clear water
Wire coat hanger
Frying pan
Glycerin (available at drugstores)
Joy or Dawn detergent (these work the
best)
Bend a coat hanger into a loop (maybe dad or mom can help you). Mix 1/2 cup of Joy or Dawn detergent with 5 cups water. Measure carefully, as this makes a big difference. Stir well. Add two tablespoons of glycerin. This makes more durable bubbles. Now dip your coat hanger loop into the solution then wave it into the air. (Don't throw away any solution you didn't use - store it for next time. As it "ages", it gets even better!)
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33 -- EGG YOLK PAINT
1 well blended egg yolk
1/4 tsp. water
Food coloring
Blend egg yolk and water. Divide mixture into several small cups. Add a different food coloring to each cup (bright colors are great). Paint on regular sugar cookies with small paint brushes. Bake cookies, being very careful not to let the cookies brown. (Should be golden in color.)
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34 -- EGG CARTON CREATIONS
Empty, clean egg cartons
Cut along the bottom of three connected cups of an egg carton. Set cups bottom up. Make a face on the end cup with a felt pen or crayon. To make an antennae, curl the ends of 2 (2") pieces of pipe cleaner and stick them into the caterpillar's forehead. Another idea: Use a styrofoam egg carton. Fill cups with any combination of wild bird seed, sunflower seeds, raisins, apples, suet, seeds mixed with peanut butter, peanuts, bread crumbs, water, corn or berries. Place outside on a window sill or hang from a tree. Another idea: Plant one seed in each of the twelve cups. Water and watch your seeds grow (this could be a good lesson on tithing, also).
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35 -- PLAY DOUGH
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. salt
4 tbsp. cream of tartar
2 c. water
2 tbsp. oil
Food coloring
1. Stir flour, salt and cream of tartar in a saucepan. 2. Add water and oil. 3. Cook over a low heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring well. 4. Give a chance to cool, then take out of pan and knead well. 5. Split into portions and add different colors to each piece, kneading well. 6. Enjoy!!!
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36 -- EMERGENCY SUBSTITUTIONS
1 c. sifted cake flour = 7/8 c. sifted all-purpose flour. 1 c. corn syrup = 1 c. sugar & 1/4 c. liquid used in recipe. 1 c. whole milk = 1/2 c. evaporated milk & 1/2 c. water. 1 c. of buttermilk = 1 tbsp. vinegar & 1 c. of milk. 1 c. sour cream = 7/8 c. of buttermilk or sour milk & 3 tbsp. butter. 1 c. of brown sugar = 1 c. granulated sugar & 2 tbsp. molasses.
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37 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
No baking and simple for kids! Mix 1 cup of applesauce with 1 (4.12 ounce) bottle of ground cinnamon. Should form a stiff dough, add cinnamon as needed. Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutter. Make hole for ribbon. Carefully put on rack to dry. Let air dry several days turning occasionally. Makes about 12 sweet smelling ornaments.
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38 -- JOURNALS
1 spiral notebook
Pencil
Crayons
Lots of Imagination!
Have children write everyday in the journals. Tell about days activities. They can draw pictures or paste in pictures and brochures of places they visit. Improves writing skills and expressive language. Great summer activity.
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39 -- CHORE CHART
1 poster board
12 index cards
Tape
Markers
Index cards
12 X # of children you have
Take index cards on poster board. Write chore you desire on the index cards. Write names of children on each card and put 1 set behind each chore. Hang in kitchen and rotate jobs each week.
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40 -- EASY SPLASH PLACE
Cut in a rubber tire in half and it will make 2 containers for children to play in.
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41 -- TOOTHPICK ACT
Use plain and colored. Toothpicks are fun to arrange on a table in different designs. *Sticking the toothpicks into a dry sponge or apple to make a fun creature.
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42 -- BEAN - CRACKER ART
Children can make designs on a table top with dry beans, oyster crackers or fish crackers. Use glue and construction paper and creation be saved.
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43 -- NANNY'S EMERGENCY KIT
Use a small make up bag and put bandades, aspirin, tylenol for your children, thermometer, sewing kit, wipes, nail clippers and anything else you might need in an emergency. Put in purse and your ready for anything.
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44 -- SNOW PAINTING
Save squirt bottles and make colored water using food coloring and water. Bundle up and go outside and create colored snow.
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45 -- PAINTING
There many great ways to use paint: 1. Sponge Painting - Cut sponges in different shape. 2. Stick Painting - Dip end of popsicle sticks, towels, blocks and press on paper. 3. Splatter Painting - Paint with a toothbrush. Dip brush in paint and use popsicle stick to pull brittles away from kids toward paper. Use leaves or figure shapes and splatter shapes.
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46 -- BAKER'S CLAY
2 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
3/4 c. water
Knead 4 to 6 minutes to mix. Shape into ornament or other object. Bake finished objects at 300 degrees for 1 hour. Objects can be painted and shellacked. Or before baking, brush with beaten egg white for a shine.
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47 -- SOAP CRAYONS
One cup Ivory Snow. Add 30-40 drops food coloring. Add water by teaspoonful until soap is liquid, stir well. Pack soap into ice cream tray, muffin tins or form into sticks. Set in sunny, dry place for 2 days. Crayons will become hard and great for writing in the sink or tub.
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48 -- MUFFIN PAN CRAYONS
Old crayons (bits and pieces)
Muffin pans
Muffin cup liners or "non-stick" spray
Peel crayons. Line/spray muffin pan. Put crayon pieces in muffin cups. Separate colors for single color chunks. Mix colors for rainbow ones. Bake at 200 degrees until melted. Cool, peel off liners if used.
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49 -- FINGER PAINT
1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. cold water
1/2 c. hot water
Mix flour and salt together in pan. Gradually add cold water, stir until smooth. Pour in hot water bring mixture to a boil. Cook until shiny. Pour into containers, add food coloring. Store in refrigerator.
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50 -- EDIBLE FINGER PAINTS
Mix baby rice cereal with water and good coloring or use instant pudding or cooked cereals with coloring.
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1 tbsp. solid shortening
1 tbsp. cornstarch
Food coloring
Mix all together. Remove with soap and water or cold cream.
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52 -- SOAP BUBBLES
1 c. water
2 tsp. liquid Dawn or Joy
1/2 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. glycerin (optional but makes
butter bubbles)
Mix all together. Use immediately with bubble pipes, etc.
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53 -- GLURCH (HOMEMADE SILLY PUDDY)
Elmer's glue
Liquid starch (Sta Flo)
Mix together equal portions of glue and starch. Knead together. If too sticky, add more starch; if too stringy, add more glue. Store in plastic bucket in the refrigerator.
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54 -- COOKED PLAY DOUGH
1 c. flour
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 c. water
Food coloring
Mix and cook on the stove at low heat until mixture forms a ball. Knead. Add more flour if sticky. Store in airtight container.
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55 -- PLAY DOUGH
1 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
2 tbsp. cream of tartar
1 c. water
1 tbsp. oil
Food coloring
Stir flour, salt and cream of tartar in saucepan. Add water, oil and food coloring to dry ingredients and cook over medium heat until well mixed.
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56 -- PEANUT BUTTER PLAY DOUGH
1 (18 oz.) peanut butter
6 tsp. honey
Non-fat dry milk or milk plus flour
to right consistency
Mix all ingredients together. Shape and decorate with raisins, chocolate chips; you name it! This is edible.
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57 -- DINOSAUR FOOD
--PART 1:--
2 c. Pterodactyl toenails, crushed
(sugar)
1/2 c. swamp water (evaporated milk)
1 stick Iguana fat (margarine)
Cook 1 minute at a rolling boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. --PART 2:--
3 c. bones (oats)
1 c. dried grass (coconut)
5 tsp. dirt (cocoa)
1/2 tsp. dirty water (vanilla)
Mix together Part 2. Add Parts 1 and 2 together. Stir, drop by spoonful onto waxed paper. Cool and eat. Don't let the dinosaurs eat all the food.
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58 -- STONE SOUP
3 clean stones
3 stalks celery
2 lg. carrots
2 med. onions
2 med. potatoes
3 med. tomatoes
1/2 tsp. basil, thyme, marjoram
1 bay leaf
1/2 c. parsley
1 1/2 tbsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. rice
Read the story Stone Soup. Wash hands. Everyone can chop or measure something. Put in a large crock pot. Cover with water. Cook 2 to 3 hours on high. Remove bay leaf before serving.
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59 -- DUMP CAKE
1 can fruit (any kind)
1 box yellow cake mix
1 stick margarine or butter
1 can opener
1 spoon
1 rectangular cake pan
1. Wash hands. 2. Turn on oven to 350 degrees. 3. Put a little butter in the pan and smear it all over the inside. 4. Open fruit and dump it in the pan, juice and all. 5. Dump the dry cake mix evenly over the fruit. 6. Chop up the stick of butter and dump the pieces on to. 7. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes. 8. Cool and eat. Yummy.
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60 -- YUMMY PEANUT BUTTER BALLS
1/2 c. peanut butter
1/2 c. honey
1 c. non fat dry milk
1. Wash hands. 2. Measure and put everything in a big bowl. 3. Stir together. 4. Squeeze and pull until it is shiny and soft. 5. Roll into small balls. 6. Place on waxed paper. 7. Put in refrigerator. 8. Wait 1 hour or more until they are firm. 9. Eat.
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61 -- BUTTER
For each 4 children: 1 pt. whipping cream
4 sm. clean baby food jars & lids Take whipping cream out of refrigerator 2 hours before using to get to room temperature. Divide evenly into jars, put on lids and let children shake, shake, shake. When butter forms, pour off liquid (taste this!) and spread on crackers or bread. (Add a touch of salt if desired.) Option: Put 1 pint of cream into a mayonnaise jar and take turns shaking.
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62 -- FROZEN YOGURT DESSERT
1 c. plain or vanilla yogurt
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. Kool Aid, unsweetened soft
drink mix, any flavor
Combine all ingredients in non metal bowl. Stir until sugar and soft drink mix are dissolved. Spoon into custard or paper cups. Freeze until firm, about 3 hours.
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63 -- ORANGE YOGURT FROZEN DREAMS
1 sm. can frozen orange juice
concentrate
1 pt. plain yogurt
2 tsp. vanilla
Honey to sweeten (opt.)*
*Never give honey to a child under 2 years. Beat ingredients together until blended. Fill popsicle molds or paper cups and popsicle sticks. Freeze 24 hours. Makes 8 (1/2 cup) servings. Counts as fruit serving CCFP. They taste much better than they sound.
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64 -- YOGIE PEAR POPS
1 (16 oz.) can pear halves, drained
1 (8 oz.) plain yogurt
3 tbsp. honey
1/2 tbsp. lemon juice
Few drops almond extract
In blender container combine pears, yogurt, honey, lemon juice and almond extract. Cover and blend until smooth. Pour mixture into 5 (5 oz.) paper cups. Cover each cup with foil. Make a small hole in the foil with knife. Insert a wooden stick into the cup through the hole. Freeze 4 to 6 hours. To Serve: Remove foil and tear paper from pop.
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65 -- BABOON BUTTER
3/4 c. peanut butter
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. raisins
3 sm. very ripe bananas
1 tbsp. shredded coconut
Mash peanut butter and bananas. Add cinnamon, raisins and coconut. Blend well. Spread on fruit, crackers and bread.
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66 -- CUT OUT COOKIES
1 c. Crisco
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
--ICING:--
1 tbsp. margarine
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
Milk
Powdered sugar
Blend Crisco and sugar. Add eggs and beat. Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Add to mixture; blend well. Bake on greased cookie sheet 10 to 12 minutes at 375 degrees. Frost when cool.
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67 -- CREMEDOODLES
1 (7 oz.) jar marshmallow creme
1 c. peanut butter
1/2c. honey
3 oz. milk chocolate bar, grated
1 1/2 c. raisins
1 c. chopped walnuts
2 c. shredded coconut
Kids can stir all ingredients except coconut together and help form into 1" balls. Roll in coconut. Chill or freeze. Makes about 6 dozen.
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68 -- SPINACH OMELET
1 egg per child
1 slice cheese per child
Well drained spinach, enough for a
vegetable for each child
Scramble eggs slightly, add spinach and cheese. Place under broiler until hot and bubbly. Serve with biscuits and fruit and milk.
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69 -- PEANUT BUTTER BANANA BALLS
2 ripe bananas
5 tbsp. peanut butter
2 tbsp. honey
Mash bananas. Mix with peanut butter and honey. Roll into balls. Freeze in covered container.
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70 -- PUDDING WICHES
1 1/2 c. cold milk
1/2 c. peanut butter
1 pkg. instant pudding
24 graham crackers or chocolate wafers
Add milk to peanut butter, blend until smooth. Add pudding mix. Beat 2 minutes at lowest speed. Let stand 5 minutes. Spread filling 1/2" on 12 crackers, top with remaining 12 crackers. Freeze 3 hours.
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71 -- GORP
--Suggestions:--
Raisins
Oatmeal
Sesame seeds
Granola
Chocolate chips
Dates
Any dry cereal
M&M's
Cheerios
Pretzels
Sunflower seeds
Wheat or Rice Chex
Peanuts
Walnuts, any nuts
Mix what you want and enjoy.
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72 -- CHERRY CAKE
2 cans pie filling
1 yellow cake mix
1 stick oleo
1/3 c. nuts, chopped
Mix cherry pie filling and cake mix with melted oleo. Pour into greased 13'x9" pan. sprinkle nuts on top. Bake 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes.
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73 -- JIG-TIME TARTS
Thin slice sandwich bread
Oleo
Sugar
Fruit cocktail, drained
Cool Whip
Cut crusts from bread. Butter both sides of bread. Place in muffin tins. Sprinkle insides with sugar. Place in oven and brown. when browned, remove from pans, slightly. cool. Fill with drained fruit cocktail. Top with Cool Whip.
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74 -- YOU CAN EAT IT DOUGH
1 1/4 c. confectioners' sugar
1 1/4 c. powdered milk
1 c. corn syrup
1 c. peanut butter
Mix until dough reaches proper consistency for molding. Let children mold all kinds of creatures and decorate with Cheerios and raisins. Can eat when they are finished.
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75 -- EDIBLE DOUGH
1 1/2 c. warm water
1 pkg. dry yeast
1 egg
1/4 c. honey
1/4 c. shortening
1 tsp. salt
5 c. flour
Stir yeast in 1 1/2 cups very warm water until dissolved. Mix in egg, honey, shortening and salt. Stir in flour a little at a time until makes a ball. Knead 5 minutes. Make flat figures on cookie sheet. Cover with towel 25 minutes. Bake 20 minutes in 350 degree oven. Eat or shellac it.
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76 -- PAINTED TOAST
White bread
Milk
Food colors
Small clean brushes
Paper cups
Toaster
Divide small amounts of milk into paper cups and add a different color to each. Using the clean brushes. Let the children paint on their bread. Teach them to paint gently so they don't tear the bread. Do not let them get the bread too wet. Let them drop into toaster and see what happens when it pops up!
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77 -- COOKIE PAINTS
2 egg yolks
1/2 tsp. water
Food coloring
Blend egg yolks and water together. Divide into containers and add food coloring. Using small clean paintbrushes, paint unbaked cookies. Bakes on a shiny glaze.
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78 -- PUMPKIN PIE
Smash the pumpkin. Take the seeds out and clean it. Tear it apart. Smash it more and put salt and pepper in it and put butter in it. Get the crust off bread and put it in the pan and pour pumpkin in it. Cook at 92 1/2 for 2 1/2 days.
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79 -- TURKEY
Put salt and pepper on the turkey. Put butter on it. Cook it in the oven for 9 days at 6 degrees. Put more salt and pepper on it.
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80 -- TURKEY
You cut it and take the skin off. And cook it in the oven for lots of times at 5 degrees.
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81 -- TURKEY
Catch the turkey outside because it hides in a tree. You put it in the oven for 18 minutes at 150 degrees.
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82 -- MASHED POTATOES
You get potatoes, smash it and take insides out and put butter on it. Then you cook it and then you also have gravy. Color the gravy with berries. That's how the Indians did it.
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83 -- TURKEY
Kill it. Cook it in the oven on warm for 30 minutes. Say the blessing and eat it.
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84 -- GREEN PEAS
Freeze them and put them in the oven and cook them. Put them in a pan and sell them to the grocery store. Buy it and cook it in the pot on the stove for 15 minutes. Then you eat it. Then you can get down from the table.
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85 -- PUMPKIN PIE
You smash the pumpkin and take the skin off for the crust. Put it in the oven for 15 minutes at 18 degrees.
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86 -- PUMPKIN PIE
Take the insides out of the pumpkin and smash it. Put it in the oven. Make the crust from flour. Cook it in the oven for 3 minutes at 80 degrees.
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87 -- PUMPKIN PIE
With it smashed already you start tearing the pumpkin apart. Get a crust and you put the pumpkin in it. You put it in the oven at 7 degrees for 30 minutes.
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88 -- GIANT CHALK STICK
3 tbsp. plaster of paris
2 tbsp. powder tempra paint
Wax paper cups
Water
Mix paint powder and plaster powder in paper cups. Add water slowly to dry mixture until creamy, stirring well. Wait about 1 hour until chalk is hard. Firmly tap out container.
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89 -- SQUEEZE BOTTLE PAINT
2 c. white glue
1/2 c. dry plaster of paris
1 c. powdered tempra
Mix together and add enough water to make consistency of toothpaste. Make consistency of toothpaste. Put into squeeze bottle. Use black squeeze paint to make outlines for "stained glass" effect. When dry, use water colors or markers to fill in when dry. Use white to make "spider web" pictures. Dry flat overnight.
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90 -- SOAP POWDER FINGERPAINT
1/2 c. liquid starch
3 c. water
1/4 c. soap powder (not detergent)
1/4 c. talcum powder
Dry tempra
Mix soap and water in a saucepan, then add starch. Stir until soap powder is dissolved. Bring to a boil and cook until clear. Remove from heat and add tempra and talcum. Using a mixer beat until it is smooth and foamy. Store air tight in refrigerator.
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91 -- SALT DRIP PAINT
1/2 c. salt
2 tbsp. flour
Dry tempra (any colors)
Water
Mix salt, flour and dry tempra. Stir in enough water to make mixture the consistency to drip off of a spoon. Use a funnel to fill squeeze bottles. Let child make design by dripping from squeeze bottle or dripping from a spoon onto construction paper. Dry flat overnight.
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92 -- CORNSTARCH FINGERPAINT
3 tbsp. sugar
2 c. cold water
1/2 c. cornstarch
Dry tempra
Mix sugar, cornstarch and water in a heavy saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly. When thick, cool and pour into 6 muffin tin compartments or 6 paper cups. Add a different color of dry tempra to each.
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93 -- SHINY PAINT
1 part white glue
1 part liquid tempra
Mix together and use right away or store in an air tight container. Paint with brushes and allow to dry completely before touching. Wash brushes before they dry.
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94 -- 'WASHABLE' EASEL PAINT
1 1/4 c. cornstarch
1 c. cold water
1 c. Ivory flakes
1/2 c. salt
3 c. hot water
1 c. talcum powder
1 tsp. glycerine
In a saucepan mix cornstarch and cold water. Add Ivory flakes, salt and hot water. Cook until bubbles appear. Remove from heat and add talcum powder and glycerine. Stir until smooth. Store air tight, no refrigeration needed. Can divide into several containers and add different colors dry tempra. Keeps indefinitely. Washes out of clothes easily.
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95 -- UNCOOKED PLAYDOUGH
1 c. flour
1/3 c. salt
1/3 - 1/2 c. water
2-3 drops food color
3-5 drops of either liquid detergent
or vegetable oil
Mix the flour and salt in a large bowl. In separate bowl, mix all liquids together, and then slowly add to the dry ingredients. Knead to mix, adding more water by teaspoons if necessary for proper consistency. Store in air tight container in the refrigerator.
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96 -- COOKED PLAYDOUGH
1 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 c. water
1 tbsp. oil
1 tsp. food color
Combine flour, salt and cream of tartar. Mix liquid and gradually stir them into dry ingredients. When smooth, cook over medium heat. Stir constantly until ball forms. Remove from heat. Knead until smooth.
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97 -- COOKED PLAYDOUGH
1 c. flour
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1/2 c. salt
1 c. water
1 tbsp. cream of tartar
Food coloring
1 tsp. vanilla (opt.)
Mix the dry ingredients together in a saucepan. Mix oil and water, then pour slowly into dry ingredients. Cook over very low heat until the mixture is thick (like mashed potatoes). This happens very quickly. Stir in vanilla. Remove from heat and turn the mixture onto a board or table. When cool enough to handle, knead coloring in until smooth. Store in an air tight container.
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98 -- HARDENING SALT CLAY
2 c. salt
1 c. + 2 tbsp. water
1 c. cornstarch
Mix salt and 1/2 cup water in heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until salt dissolves. Remove from heat. Combine cornstarch and remaining water and add it to the salt water. Cook over low heat until mix is thick and smooth. This happens quickly. Spoon the clay onto table or board to cool. Store air tight. It will harden in the sun and can be painted.
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99 -- RUBBERY PLAYDOUGH
2 c. baking soda
1 1/2 c. water
1 c. cornstarch
Food coloring
Mix together dry ingredients in a saucepan. Add water, stir until smooth. Cook 1 to 2 minutes over medium heat until thick. Remove to waxed paper to cool. Knead in coloring until smooth. Store in air tight container.
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100 -- SOAP SCULPTING STUFF
2 c. soap flakes (Ivory)
1/4 c. water
Put soap flakes in a large bowl. Add water and squish and squeeze until mixture is all damp and squishy. when mixture sticks together, it's ready to sculpt. Figures become firm in refrigerator. Then allow to dry completely before handling. Can be painted when dry.
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1/2 c. water
2 tbsp. oil
A few drops of food coloring
(optional)
Mix thoroughly and store in plastic bag or covered jar. Children can pull and pound it and cut out shapes with cookie cutters. If left to dry will harden and then it can be painted. Non-toxic. Hint: If kids dust their hands with a little flour before play, the dough won't stick to their hands.
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2 -- SOAP BUBBLES
1 c. soap flakes or 1/4 c. liquid dish
soap
1 c. water
1/2 tsp. cooking oil
Mix in cup or old juice can. Give kids a plastic drinking straw. This makes a good bathtub toy or outdoor play idea.
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3 -- NO COOK PASTE
A handful of flour
Water (a little at a time) until gooey
It should be quite thick, so it won't run all over the paper. Add a pinch of salt. Non-toxic. Great for pasting scraps of paper, old Christmas cards. Its not too sticky.
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4 -- SHAVING-SOAP FINGER PAINTS
Use 1 can non-mentholated shaving soap
Powdered paint, sprinkled on will
give delightful colors
This can be played with on paper, the kitchen table or counter. Be sure to dress the kids in washable paint shirts or aprons. Keep soap out of eyes. Not recommend for little ones who put everything in their mouths.
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5 -- FLOUR AND WATER FINGER PAINT
1 c. flour
1 c. water
2 tsp. salt
Mix to consistency of thick gravy. Food coloring as desired
Sm. margarine tubs work well for the
individual colors.
Mix flour, water and salt to make the paste the consistency of thick gravy. Sprinkle in the food coloring. Be sure to dress little ones in an old apron or shirt. Put spoonfuls of paint on kitchen table or sheets of butcher paper and let them create. Cleans up fairly easily.
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1 c. cornstarch
2 c. salt
Enough water to make a thick paste
Stir while cooking, and cook until stiff. Allow this to cool, and cover with a damp cloth until ready to use. Coloring may be added before cooking or when molded; let dry, then paint with water color. --HOW TO CARE FOR CLAY:--
Clay can always be broken up, dampened, and used again - even after it has been painted. When it has been used, but has not been allowed to become hard, poke holes in the clay with your finger or with a pencil, fill these with water (to restore the original dampness) and place in an airtight crock or in a galvanized pail with a tight cover. A damp cloth placed over the clay will help to keep it moist until the next time.
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7 -- SPOOL KNITTER
Get an empty thread spool and draw center lines across the end. Drive four small-headed brads or common pins that have been cut with pliers, making them about 3/4-inch long into the spool. The illustration on the craft divider page shows the location for the pins.
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8 -- KNITTER PICK
The knitter pick can be made by driving a fine brad into a handle that has been whittled round. File brad sharp, and bend slightly. A finer one can be made by driving a good-sized sewing needle into a stick, pulling it out, and forcing the eye into the hole. Heat point over flame, and when needle point is red hot, bend slightly.
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9 -- SPRING POTPOURRI
4 oz. rosebuds
2 oz. lavender flowers
2 oz. deer's tongue herb
2 oz. peppermint
2 oz. calamus root
1 oz. black malva flower
1 oz. marigold flowers
1 oz. peony flowers
1 oz. bay leaves
20 drops orris root oil
10 drops blue lilac oil
Mix all dry ingredients, then add the essential oils, which have also been pre-mixed. Mix and store away from direct sunlight. Store in cool dry place. Use only glass, wooden or ceramic container and utensils. Add oils with an atomizer or spritzer or eye dropper. Age in airtight container for a few days to a few weeks - gently stirring once or twice a week.
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10 -- A BIBLICAL RECIPE FOR EFFECTIVE CHILD TRAINING
1 gallon faith in God
7 cupfuls love for your child
1 cup patience
1 cup clarified instruction
1 cup consistent discipline (whipped
lightly)
3 teaspoons of pure mercy
1 generous dash of humor
2 cupfuls praise
2 cupfuls liberty
Pour faith in God into any size family. Mix one teaspoon of clarified instruction and one teaspoon of consistent discipline. Add only a half cup of liberty initially. Stir well and chip lightly. Sprinkle in pure mercy and simmer over a steady flame of prayer. Proceed to fold in additional teaspoons of instruction and discipline, in equal amounts, adding liberty slowly. Stir well and whip as needed to smooth out any lumps of disobedience. Never overbeat! Sweeten to taste with humor and praise. Melt any specks of misunderstanding or sour attitude by turning up the level of prayer and adding extra instruction. Continue this process until all remaining ingredients have been added and all bitterness has been removed. When adding the last cup of liberty, be careful not to cause any sudden separation or foaming. If either of these occur, or if the moral character begins to lose its intended shape, skim off the excess liberty until the desired consistency results. Try adding this liberty again later when character is firmer. Keep warm over a steady flame of prayer. Serve with a tender heart and the sincere milk of God's Word. Never serve with a cold shoulder or a hot tongue.
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1 c. flour
1 c. salt
1 tbsp. powdered alum (opt.)
Water
Mix just enough water to make it smooth and workable. If clay gets dry, mix in a little more water. Store tightly covered.
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12 -- CHRISTMAS SPONGE ART
White paper
Scissors
Dry sponge
Ballpoint pen
Water colors (red & green)
Draw a yuletide motif on white paper. Then, with your parents help, cut out and place on a dry sponge (one with tiny holes in the sponge are the best). Then trace the pattern with your ballpoint pen and cut out the shape (again, with your parents help). Then, dip in paint, squeeze excess paint out and blot onto either plain white or solid colored wrapping paper. You can stamp each sponge several times before re-dipping in the paint. This even dresses up plain newspaper wrapping! Great for any time of the year!
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13 -- STATIONARY OR CARDS
Plain paper
Sponge
Acrylic paint(s)
Marking pen
Take a piece of plain paper and fold in half. With the folded part at the top, it looks like a note card. Take the sponge and dip it into the acrylic paint which is in a saucer. Design on the front and also on the back of an envelope. Then take a very thin marking pen and write really fancy "Happy Birthday" or whatever the occasion is. Children love to make cards and it's also an easy way to have a card in a hurry!
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14 -- ROSE WATER
1 qt. distilled water
1/2 pt. 70% proof alcohol (not
Isopropyl)
2 c. rose petals, red or pink - old
fashioned variety chemical free,
freshly picked & clean
1 tbsp. orris root, powdered
10 drops rose oil
1 gallon clear jar
Place rose petals and 1 cup of distilled water in blender and blend until fine. Pour into one gallon jar and add remaining ingredients. Cover tightly and set in sun to steep for two weeks. Strain into clean large bowl or container. Pour into small glass containers or antique perfume bottles. Use to scent bath water or as an after bath splash.
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15 -- GELATIN CRITTERS
2 env. unflavored gelatin
1 pkg. (4 - 1/2 c. servings) sugar
free strawberry-banana flavor
gelatin
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 1/2 c. boiling water
In a medium bowl, stir gelatins together with a fork. Stir cinnamon into boiling water until dissolved. Add water to gelatin and stir until dissolved. Pour into an 8" to 9" square pan. Chill about 2 hours, until firm. Using 2" to 3" animal cookie cutters (such as cat, owl, horse) cut out shapes. (These little critters do not melt at room temperature.) Makes 8 servings. (You could also use any cut out shapes, according to the holiday at hand!)
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1 (4 oz.) pkg. instant chocolate
pudding & pie filling
2 c. cold milk
Put pudding mix and milk in a medium size bowl. Beat with electric mixer at low speed for two minutes. Let set until it thickens. Finger paint on white construction paper and let dry for several hours. Now it's ready to hang up.
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17 -- BUBBLE BATH
1/2 c. liquid hand soap
1 c. epsom salt
5 drops glycerin
Few drops of food coloring
Few drops of fragrance
Mix well, shake right before using. Pour into bathtub while water is running and enjoy.
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18 -- HOMEMADE PASTE
1 c. flour
1/2 c. water
Combine above and mix until creamy. Store in air tight container. For more durable paste, add 1/2 cup flour to 1 cup boiling water. Stir over low heat until thick and shiny.
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19 -- FINGER PAINT
Mix homemade paste (recipe listed in this book) with equal amount of liquid detergent. (Ivory dishwashing.) Add food coloring one drop at a time. Mix well. Enjoy.
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20 -- SILLY PUTTY
1 c. Elmer's glue
2 1/2 c. liquid starch
Food coloring
In a medium bowl, mix glue and one cup of the starch together. Add a few drops of food coloring, if you wish. Cover bowl, and let it stand overnight. The next day slowly stir in with a spoon 1 to 1 1/2 cups of the starch until a big blob forms. Pour off extra starch. Store in an air tight container. (NOTE: It's hard to stop playing with this stuff.)
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2 tsp. white shortening
5 tsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. white flour
4 drops glycerin (found at your
pharmacy)
Few drops of food coloring
In a small bowl, mix shortening, cornstarch and white flour. Add four drops of glycerin. Stir to a creamy consistency. Add any food coloring that you wish. For brown makeup, add 2 1/2 teaspoons of unsweetened cocoa instead of food coloring and you're all set.
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22 -- SOAP CRAYONS
One ice cube tray
Liquid food color
2 tbsp. hot water for each crayon
1 c. soap flakes
Small bowl
Spoon
For each color, put two tablespoons of hot water and one cup of soap flakes into a bowl. Add as many drops of food color to the mixture as you wish. Stir the soap mixture until it thickens. This takes time, so be patient! Press spoonfuls of the first color of soap into the sections of the ice tray. Mix enough soap in other colors to fill the ice tray, following the above directions again. Let the soap crayons dry for one or two days. Gently bang the ice tray to loosen the crayons. Pack them in a box for gift-giving. Great for birthday presents or holidays.
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23 -- HOMEMADE PLAYDOUGH
2 c. flour
1 c. salt
1/4 c. salad oil
3/4 - 1 c. water
Few drops of food coloring of your
choice
Mix flour, salt and oil. Then add food coloring to the water. Finally add water to flour, salt and oil. Knead until it no longer sticks to your hands. Baggies may be used to store playdough in so it doesn't have to be divided every time it is used. Seal with plastic tie strings or coffee cans. If dough gets too hard or dries out, add more water. If dough gets too oily, add flour.
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24 -- BAKERS DOUGH
1/2 c. salt
3/4 c. boiling water
2 c. flour
Aluminum foil
Place salt in bowl; pour boiling water over salt and stir. Cool. Add flour all at once and mix well by forming a ball and kneading the dough until it is smooth, soft and workable. Form your shapes (maybe for a Christmas ornament or your name) and bake at 300 to 350 degrees (depending on the thickness of the ornament) for 1 1/2 to 3 hours. You can also let it air-dry, but give it at least two to three days before painting it. Spray after paint dries with polyeurethrane to hold in and keep it shiny.
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25 -- MY FIRST TERRARIUM
Large (32 oz.) plastic drink bottles,
empty
2 or 3 sm. plants
Artificial flowers or bugs
Sticks
Small stones
Potting soil
Soak the bottle in very warm water for a few minutes. Then empty it, pull off the colored bottom part and peel off the label. Clean the glue out of the bottom part. Put a layer of small rocks in the bottom part. Put potting soil over the rocks and then put in your plants. Be sure to press the roots of the plants down. Add more soil around your plants to fill the planter. Arrange pretty stones, tiny sticks, or tiny toy animals around the plants. Use a sharp knife to cut the top off the clear part of the bottle (about 4" from the cap). Turn the clear part upside down. Slip the cut edges into the planter to make a dome top. You can glue an artificial flower or bug to the dome for decoration.
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1 c. white flour
1/4 c. salt
2 tbsp. cream of tartar
2 tsp. food coloring
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 c. water
Mix flour, salt and cream of tartar in a medium saucepan. Add water, food coloring and oil. Stir over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes. Don't worry if the mixture looks like a gobbly mess; it'll turn into dough! (Be sure you have an adult to help watch this with you.) When the mixture forms a ball in the center of the pot, take it out and put it on a floured surface. Squeeze it and punch it around a bit (this kneads it). When you're done, put it in a plastic bag or air tight container and store it in the refrigerator.
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27 -- DECORATOR BAGS
1 plain brown bag
Sponge
Acrylic paint(s)
Hole puncher
Twine or curling ribbon
Take a plain brown bag and a sponge cut into any shape. Dip into acrylic paint on a saucer and then place on bag and lift straight up. Use either one color or several. Allow to dry and then turn down a couple of inches at the top and use a hole puncher and punch two holes about 2" apart. Use either packing twine or curling ribbon through the holes and tie a bow. Makes a really cute country bag that is fun and inexpensive and easy to do. You can also use a stencil and stencil a design on the bag. This is fun for children since they can design it themselves! Can be used to give cookies or candies or gifts other than food items.
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28 -- FINGER PAINTS
3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. water
Food coloring
Dish detergent
Plastic or paper cups
Mix the sugar and cornstarch together in a medium size saucepan. Add water and stir until well blended. Cook over a low heat stirring all the time (you may need an adult to help with this), until well-blended, about 5 minutes. Remove from stove, cool and pour into the plastic or paper cups. Carefully (so as not to spill on anything), add a little bit of food coloring to each cup and a drop of detergent. Now, enjoy!
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29 -- FACE PAINTS
1 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. cold cream
Food coloring (your choice)
1/2 tsp. water
In a bowl combine all ingredients (except the food coloring) together. In a muffin tin fill each tin 2/3 full and drop in food coloring until desired color is met in the different tins. Stir carefully (so it doesn't splash into the next tin). Now you're ready for face painting for any occasion.
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1 c. Epsom salts
Measuring cup
2 jars with lids
2 colored of liquid food color
1 pretty 8 oz. jar
A few drops of your favorite perfume
1/2 yard of ribbon, 1/2" to 1" wide
To make these good smelling bath salts, first measure 1/2 cup of Epsom salt into each jar with a lid. Add 15 drops of food color to each jar, one color per jar and put on the lids. Shake the jars until the Epsom salts are dyed evenly. If you want your colors to be darker, add more food color and shake again. Take off the lids and let the salts dry overnight. Now, make sure your pretty jar is all clean and dry. Then pour the dyed bath salts into the jar, alternating colors (you may want to get colors that go together well). Add a couple of drops of perfume to the bath salts, put on the lid and tie the jar with your pretty ribbon. Now you have a really nice present to bless someone with.
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31 -- SOAP FLAKE SCULPTURES
4 c. soap flakes (any kind, NOT
detergent)
1/2 c. cold water
Place soap flakes and water in a medium size bowl. Squeeze the mixture together with your hands until it becomes slightly damp and sticks together. (This mixture dries quickly, so you'll have to work fast!) Now you can form it into any shape you'd like, animals, snowmen, decorations, tree ornaments, etc. Place the finished sculpture(s) in the refrigerator to harden.
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32 -- GIANT SOAP BUBBLES
Cold, clear water
Wire coat hanger
Frying pan
Glycerin (available at drugstores)
Joy or Dawn detergent (these work the
best)
Bend a coat hanger into a loop (maybe dad or mom can help you). Mix 1/2 cup of Joy or Dawn detergent with 5 cups water. Measure carefully, as this makes a big difference. Stir well. Add two tablespoons of glycerin. This makes more durable bubbles. Now dip your coat hanger loop into the solution then wave it into the air. (Don't throw away any solution you didn't use - store it for next time. As it "ages", it gets even better!)
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33 -- EGG YOLK PAINT
1 well blended egg yolk
1/4 tsp. water
Food coloring
Blend egg yolk and water. Divide mixture into several small cups. Add a different food coloring to each cup (bright colors are great). Paint on regular sugar cookies with small paint brushes. Bake cookies, being very careful not to let the cookies brown. (Should be golden in color.)
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34 -- EGG CARTON CREATIONS
Empty, clean egg cartons
Cut along the bottom of three connected cups of an egg carton. Set cups bottom up. Make a face on the end cup with a felt pen or crayon. To make an antennae, curl the ends of 2 (2") pieces of pipe cleaner and stick them into the caterpillar's forehead. Another idea: Use a styrofoam egg carton. Fill cups with any combination of wild bird seed, sunflower seeds, raisins, apples, suet, seeds mixed with peanut butter, peanuts, bread crumbs, water, corn or berries. Place outside on a window sill or hang from a tree. Another idea: Plant one seed in each of the twelve cups. Water and watch your seeds grow (this could be a good lesson on tithing, also).
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35 -- PLAY DOUGH
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. salt
4 tbsp. cream of tartar
2 c. water
2 tbsp. oil
Food coloring
1. Stir flour, salt and cream of tartar in a saucepan. 2. Add water and oil. 3. Cook over a low heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring well. 4. Give a chance to cool, then take out of pan and knead well. 5. Split into portions and add different colors to each piece, kneading well. 6. Enjoy!!!
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1 c. sifted cake flour = 7/8 c. sifted all-purpose flour. 1 c. corn syrup = 1 c. sugar & 1/4 c. liquid used in recipe. 1 c. whole milk = 1/2 c. evaporated milk & 1/2 c. water. 1 c. of buttermilk = 1 tbsp. vinegar & 1 c. of milk. 1 c. sour cream = 7/8 c. of buttermilk or sour milk & 3 tbsp. butter. 1 c. of brown sugar = 1 c. granulated sugar & 2 tbsp. molasses.
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37 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
No baking and simple for kids! Mix 1 cup of applesauce with 1 (4.12 ounce) bottle of ground cinnamon. Should form a stiff dough, add cinnamon as needed. Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutter. Make hole for ribbon. Carefully put on rack to dry. Let air dry several days turning occasionally. Makes about 12 sweet smelling ornaments.
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38 -- JOURNALS
1 spiral notebook
Pencil
Crayons
Lots of Imagination!
Have children write everyday in the journals. Tell about days activities. They can draw pictures or paste in pictures and brochures of places they visit. Improves writing skills and expressive language. Great summer activity.
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39 -- CHORE CHART
1 poster board
12 index cards
Tape
Markers
Index cards
12 X # of children you have
Take index cards on poster board. Write chore you desire on the index cards. Write names of children on each card and put 1 set behind each chore. Hang in kitchen and rotate jobs each week.
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41 -- TOOTHPICK ACT
Use plain and colored. Toothpicks are fun to arrange on a table in different designs. *Sticking the toothpicks into a dry sponge or apple to make a fun creature.
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42 -- BEAN - CRACKER ART
Children can make designs on a table top with dry beans, oyster crackers or fish crackers. Use glue and construction paper and creation be saved.
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43 -- NANNY'S EMERGENCY KIT
Use a small make up bag and put bandades, aspirin, tylenol for your children, thermometer, sewing kit, wipes, nail clippers and anything else you might need in an emergency. Put in purse and your ready for anything.
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44 -- SNOW PAINTING
Save squirt bottles and make colored water using food coloring and water. Bundle up and go outside and create colored snow.
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45 -- PAINTING
There many great ways to use paint: 1. Sponge Painting - Cut sponges in different shape. 2. Stick Painting - Dip end of popsicle sticks, towels, blocks and press on paper. 3. Splatter Painting - Paint with a toothbrush. Dip brush in paint and use popsicle stick to pull brittles away from kids toward paper. Use leaves or figure shapes and splatter shapes.
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2 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
3/4 c. water
Knead 4 to 6 minutes to mix. Shape into ornament or other object. Bake finished objects at 300 degrees for 1 hour. Objects can be painted and shellacked. Or before baking, brush with beaten egg white for a shine.
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47 -- SOAP CRAYONS
One cup Ivory Snow. Add 30-40 drops food coloring. Add water by teaspoonful until soap is liquid, stir well. Pack soap into ice cream tray, muffin tins or form into sticks. Set in sunny, dry place for 2 days. Crayons will become hard and great for writing in the sink or tub.
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48 -- MUFFIN PAN CRAYONS
Old crayons (bits and pieces)
Muffin pans
Muffin cup liners or "non-stick" spray
Peel crayons. Line/spray muffin pan. Put crayon pieces in muffin cups. Separate colors for single color chunks. Mix colors for rainbow ones. Bake at 200 degrees until melted. Cool, peel off liners if used.
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49 -- FINGER PAINT
1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. cold water
1/2 c. hot water
Mix flour and salt together in pan. Gradually add cold water, stir until smooth. Pour in hot water bring mixture to a boil. Cook until shiny. Pour into containers, add food coloring. Store in refrigerator.
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50 -- EDIBLE FINGER PAINTS
Mix baby rice cereal with water and good coloring or use instant pudding or cooked cereals with coloring.
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51 -- FACE PAINT
1 tbsp. solid shortening
1 tbsp. cornstarch
Food coloring
Mix all together. Remove with soap and water or cold cream.
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52 -- SOAP BUBBLES
1 c. water
2 tsp. liquid Dawn or Joy
1/2 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. glycerin (optional but makes
butter bubbles)
Mix all together. Use immediately with bubble pipes, etc.
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53 -- GLURCH (HOMEMADE SILLY PUDDY)
Elmer's glue
Liquid starch (Sta Flo)
Mix together equal portions of glue and starch. Knead together. If too sticky, add more starch; if too stringy, add more glue. Store in plastic bucket in the refrigerator.
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54 -- COOKED PLAY DOUGH
1 c. flour
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 c. water
Food coloring
Mix and cook on the stove at low heat until mixture forms a ball. Knead. Add more flour if sticky. Store in airtight container.
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55 -- PLAY DOUGH
1 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
2 tbsp. cream of tartar
1 c. water
1 tbsp. oil
Food coloring
Stir flour, salt and cream of tartar in saucepan. Add water, oil and food coloring to dry ingredients and cook over medium heat until well mixed.
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1 (18 oz.) peanut butter
6 tsp. honey
Non-fat dry milk or milk plus flour
to right consistency
Mix all ingredients together. Shape and decorate with raisins, chocolate chips; you name it! This is edible.
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57 -- DINOSAUR FOOD
--PART 1:--
2 c. Pterodactyl toenails, crushed
(sugar)
1/2 c. swamp water (evaporated milk)
1 stick Iguana fat (margarine)
Cook 1 minute at a rolling boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. --PART 2:--
3 c. bones (oats)
1 c. dried grass (coconut)
5 tsp. dirt (cocoa)
1/2 tsp. dirty water (vanilla)
Mix together Part 2. Add Parts 1 and 2 together. Stir, drop by spoonful onto waxed paper. Cool and eat. Don't let the dinosaurs eat all the food.
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58 -- STONE SOUP
3 clean stones
3 stalks celery
2 lg. carrots
2 med. onions
2 med. potatoes
3 med. tomatoes
1/2 tsp. basil, thyme, marjoram
1 bay leaf
1/2 c. parsley
1 1/2 tbsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. rice
Read the story Stone Soup. Wash hands. Everyone can chop or measure something. Put in a large crock pot. Cover with water. Cook 2 to 3 hours on high. Remove bay leaf before serving.
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59 -- DUMP CAKE
1 can fruit (any kind)
1 box yellow cake mix
1 stick margarine or butter
1 can opener
1 spoon
1 rectangular cake pan
1. Wash hands. 2. Turn on oven to 350 degrees. 3. Put a little butter in the pan and smear it all over the inside. 4. Open fruit and dump it in the pan, juice and all. 5. Dump the dry cake mix evenly over the fruit. 6. Chop up the stick of butter and dump the pieces on to. 7. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes. 8. Cool and eat. Yummy.
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60 -- YUMMY PEANUT BUTTER BALLS
1/2 c. peanut butter
1/2 c. honey
1 c. non fat dry milk
1. Wash hands. 2. Measure and put everything in a big bowl. 3. Stir together. 4. Squeeze and pull until it is shiny and soft. 5. Roll into small balls. 6. Place on waxed paper. 7. Put in refrigerator. 8. Wait 1 hour or more until they are firm. 9. Eat.
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For each 4 children: 1 pt. whipping cream
4 sm. clean baby food jars & lids Take whipping cream out of refrigerator 2 hours before using to get to room temperature. Divide evenly into jars, put on lids and let children shake, shake, shake. When butter forms, pour off liquid (taste this!) and spread on crackers or bread. (Add a touch of salt if desired.) Option: Put 1 pint of cream into a mayonnaise jar and take turns shaking.
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62 -- FROZEN YOGURT DESSERT
1 c. plain or vanilla yogurt
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. Kool Aid, unsweetened soft
drink mix, any flavor
Combine all ingredients in non metal bowl. Stir until sugar and soft drink mix are dissolved. Spoon into custard or paper cups. Freeze until firm, about 3 hours.
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63 -- ORANGE YOGURT FROZEN DREAMS
1 sm. can frozen orange juice
concentrate
1 pt. plain yogurt
2 tsp. vanilla
Honey to sweeten (opt.)*
*Never give honey to a child under 2 years. Beat ingredients together until blended. Fill popsicle molds or paper cups and popsicle sticks. Freeze 24 hours. Makes 8 (1/2 cup) servings. Counts as fruit serving CCFP. They taste much better than they sound.
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64 -- YOGIE PEAR POPS
1 (16 oz.) can pear halves, drained
1 (8 oz.) plain yogurt
3 tbsp. honey
1/2 tbsp. lemon juice
Few drops almond extract
In blender container combine pears, yogurt, honey, lemon juice and almond extract. Cover and blend until smooth. Pour mixture into 5 (5 oz.) paper cups. Cover each cup with foil. Make a small hole in the foil with knife. Insert a wooden stick into the cup through the hole. Freeze 4 to 6 hours. To Serve: Remove foil and tear paper from pop.
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65 -- BABOON BUTTER
3/4 c. peanut butter
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. raisins
3 sm. very ripe bananas
1 tbsp. shredded coconut
Mash peanut butter and bananas. Add cinnamon, raisins and coconut. Blend well. Spread on fruit, crackers and bread.
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1 c. Crisco
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
--ICING:--
1 tbsp. margarine
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
Milk
Powdered sugar
Blend Crisco and sugar. Add eggs and beat. Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Add to mixture; blend well. Bake on greased cookie sheet 10 to 12 minutes at 375 degrees. Frost when cool.
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67 -- CREMEDOODLES
1 (7 oz.) jar marshmallow creme
1 c. peanut butter
1/2c. honey
3 oz. milk chocolate bar, grated
1 1/2 c. raisins
1 c. chopped walnuts
2 c. shredded coconut
Kids can stir all ingredients except coconut together and help form into 1" balls. Roll in coconut. Chill or freeze. Makes about 6 dozen.
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68 -- SPINACH OMELET
1 egg per child
1 slice cheese per child
Well drained spinach, enough for a
vegetable for each child
Scramble eggs slightly, add spinach and cheese. Place under broiler until hot and bubbly. Serve with biscuits and fruit and milk.
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69 -- PEANUT BUTTER BANANA BALLS
2 ripe bananas
5 tbsp. peanut butter
2 tbsp. honey
Mash bananas. Mix with peanut butter and honey. Roll into balls. Freeze in covered container.
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70 -- PUDDING WICHES
1 1/2 c. cold milk
1/2 c. peanut butter
1 pkg. instant pudding
24 graham crackers or chocolate wafers
Add milk to peanut butter, blend until smooth. Add pudding mix. Beat 2 minutes at lowest speed. Let stand 5 minutes. Spread filling 1/2" on 12 crackers, top with remaining 12 crackers. Freeze 3 hours.
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--Suggestions:--
Raisins
Oatmeal
Sesame seeds
Granola
Chocolate chips
Dates
Any dry cereal
M&M's
Cheerios
Pretzels
Sunflower seeds
Wheat or Rice Chex
Peanuts
Walnuts, any nuts
Mix what you want and enjoy.
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72 -- CHERRY CAKE
2 cans pie filling
1 yellow cake mix
1 stick oleo
1/3 c. nuts, chopped
Mix cherry pie filling and cake mix with melted oleo. Pour into greased 13'x9" pan. sprinkle nuts on top. Bake 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes.
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73 -- JIG-TIME TARTS
Thin slice sandwich bread
Oleo
Sugar
Fruit cocktail, drained
Cool Whip
Cut crusts from bread. Butter both sides of bread. Place in muffin tins. Sprinkle insides with sugar. Place in oven and brown. when browned, remove from pans, slightly. cool. Fill with drained fruit cocktail. Top with Cool Whip.
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1 1/4 c. confectioners' sugar
1 1/4 c. powdered milk
1 c. corn syrup
1 c. peanut butter
Mix until dough reaches proper consistency for molding. Let children mold all kinds of creatures and decorate with Cheerios and raisins. Can eat when they are finished.
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75 -- EDIBLE DOUGH
1 1/2 c. warm water
1 pkg. dry yeast
1 egg
1/4 c. honey
1/4 c. shortening
1 tsp. salt
5 c. flour
Stir yeast in 1 1/2 cups very warm water until dissolved. Mix in egg, honey, shortening and salt. Stir in flour a little at a time until makes a ball. Knead 5 minutes. Make flat figures on cookie sheet. Cover with towel 25 minutes. Bake 20 minutes in 350 degree oven. Eat or shellac it.
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White bread
Milk
Food colors
Small clean brushes
Paper cups
Toaster
Divide small amounts of milk into paper cups and add a different color to each. Using the clean brushes. Let the children paint on their bread. Teach them to paint gently so they don't tear the bread. Do not let them get the bread too wet. Let them drop into toaster and see what happens when it pops up!
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77 -- COOKIE PAINTS
2 egg yolks
1/2 tsp. water
Food coloring
Blend egg yolks and water together. Divide into containers and add food coloring. Using small clean paintbrushes, paint unbaked cookies. Bakes on a shiny glaze.
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78 -- PUMPKIN PIE
Smash the pumpkin. Take the seeds out and clean it. Tear it apart. Smash it more and put salt and pepper in it and put butter in it. Get the crust off bread and put it in the pan and pour pumpkin in it. Cook at 92 1/2 for 2 1/2 days.
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79 -- TURKEY
Put salt and pepper on the turkey. Put butter on it. Cook it in the oven for 9 days at 6 degrees. Put more salt and pepper on it.
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80 -- TURKEY
You cut it and take the skin off. And cook it in the oven for lots of times at 5 degrees.
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Catch the turkey outside because it hides in a tree. You put it in the oven for 18 minutes at 150 degrees.
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82 -- MASHED POTATOES
You get potatoes, smash it and take insides out and put butter on it. Then you cook it and then you also have gravy. Color the gravy with berries. That's how the Indians did it.
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83 -- TURKEY
Kill it. Cook it in the oven on warm for 30 minutes. Say the blessing and eat it.
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84 -- GREEN PEAS
Freeze them and put them in the oven and cook them. Put them in a pan and sell them to the grocery store. Buy it and cook it in the pot on the stove for 15 minutes. Then you eat it. Then you can get down from the table.
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85 -- PUMPKIN PIE
You smash the pumpkin and take the skin off for the crust. Put it in the oven for 15 minutes at 18 degrees.
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Take the insides out of the pumpkin and smash it. Put it in the oven. Make the crust from flour. Cook it in the oven for 3 minutes at 80 degrees.
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87 -- PUMPKIN PIE
With it smashed already you start tearing the pumpkin apart. Get a crust and you put the pumpkin in it. You put it in the oven at 7 degrees for 30 minutes.
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88 -- GIANT CHALK STICK
3 tbsp. plaster of paris
2 tbsp. powder tempra paint
Wax paper cups
Water
Mix paint powder and plaster powder in paper cups. Add water slowly to dry mixture until creamy, stirring well. Wait about 1 hour until chalk is hard. Firmly tap out container.
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89 -- SQUEEZE BOTTLE PAINT
2 c. white glue
1/2 c. dry plaster of paris
1 c. powdered tempra
Mix together and add enough water to make consistency of toothpaste. Make consistency of toothpaste. Put into squeeze bottle. Use black squeeze paint to make outlines for "stained glass" effect. When dry, use water colors or markers to fill in when dry. Use white to make "spider web" pictures. Dry flat overnight.
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90 -- SOAP POWDER FINGERPAINT
1/2 c. liquid starch
3 c. water
1/4 c. soap powder (not detergent)
1/4 c. talcum powder
Dry tempra
Mix soap and water in a saucepan, then add starch. Stir until soap powder is dissolved. Bring to a boil and cook until clear. Remove from heat and add tempra and talcum. Using a mixer beat until it is smooth and foamy. Store air tight in refrigerator.
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1/2 c. salt
2 tbsp. flour
Dry tempra (any colors)
Water
Mix salt, flour and dry tempra. Stir in enough water to make mixture the consistency to drip off of a spoon. Use a funnel to fill squeeze bottles. Let child make design by dripping from squeeze bottle or dripping from a spoon onto construction paper. Dry flat overnight.
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92 -- CORNSTARCH FINGERPAINT
3 tbsp. sugar
2 c. cold water
1/2 c. cornstarch
Dry tempra
Mix sugar, cornstarch and water in a heavy saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly. When thick, cool and pour into 6 muffin tin compartments or 6 paper cups. Add a different color of dry tempra to each.
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93 -- SHINY PAINT
1 part white glue
1 part liquid tempra
Mix together and use right away or store in an air tight container. Paint with brushes and allow to dry completely before touching. Wash brushes before they dry.
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94 -- 'WASHABLE' EASEL PAINT
1 1/4 c. cornstarch
1 c. cold water
1 c. Ivory flakes
1/2 c. salt
3 c. hot water
1 c. talcum powder
1 tsp. glycerine
In a saucepan mix cornstarch and cold water. Add Ivory flakes, salt and hot water. Cook until bubbles appear. Remove from heat and add talcum powder and glycerine. Stir until smooth. Store air tight, no refrigeration needed. Can divide into several containers and add different colors dry tempra. Keeps indefinitely. Washes out of clothes easily.
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95 -- UNCOOKED PLAYDOUGH
1 c. flour
1/3 c. salt
1/3 - 1/2 c. water
2-3 drops food color
3-5 drops of either liquid detergent
or vegetable oil
Mix the flour and salt in a large bowl. In separate bowl, mix all liquids together, and then slowly add to the dry ingredients. Knead to mix, adding more water by teaspoons if necessary for proper consistency. Store in air tight container in the refrigerator.
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1 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 c. water
1 tbsp. oil
1 tsp. food color
Combine flour, salt and cream of tartar. Mix liquid and gradually stir them into dry ingredients. When smooth, cook over medium heat. Stir constantly until ball forms. Remove from heat. Knead until smooth.
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97 -- COOKED PLAYDOUGH
1 c. flour
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1/2 c. salt
1 c. water
1 tbsp. cream of tartar
Food coloring
1 tsp. vanilla (opt.)
Mix the dry ingredients together in a saucepan. Mix oil and water, then pour slowly into dry ingredients. Cook over very low heat until the mixture is thick (like mashed potatoes). This happens very quickly. Stir in vanilla. Remove from heat and turn the mixture onto a board or table. When cool enough to handle, knead coloring in until smooth. Store in an air tight container.
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98 -- HARDENING SALT CLAY
2 c. salt
1 c. + 2 tbsp. water
1 c. cornstarch
Mix salt and 1/2 cup water in heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until salt dissolves. Remove from heat. Combine cornstarch and remaining water and add it to the salt water. Cook over low heat until mix is thick and smooth. This happens quickly. Spoon the clay onto table or board to cool. Store air tight. It will harden in the sun and can be painted.
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99 -- RUBBERY PLAYDOUGH
2 c. baking soda
1 1/2 c. water
1 c. cornstarch
Food coloring
Mix together dry ingredients in a saucepan. Add water, stir until smooth. Cook 1 to 2 minutes over medium heat until thick. Remove to waxed paper to cool. Knead in coloring until smooth. Store in air tight container.
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100 -- SOAP SCULPTING STUFF
2 c. soap flakes (Ivory)
1/4 c. water
Put soap flakes in a large bowl. Add water and squish and squeeze until mixture is all damp and squishy. when mixture sticks together, it's ready to sculpt. Figures become firm in refrigerator. Then allow to dry completely before handling. Can be painted when dry.
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