DIY Cloud Dough

Finally sharing our Cloud Dough experiment...

...my Little Ms LOVED this...

...but "Ricky" wasn't thrilled with the mess it created:)  

After hosing off the patio he inquired, "What is this stuff?  It's like cement!"

If you're up for some messy play, then this stuff is sure to delight your kiddos 

and it's super cheap, delighting Mamas:)

Simply mix 4 cups of flour with 1/2 cup baby oil & ta da!

FYI: my Little Ms played with this outside on their picnic table; 

for the next batch I'll place this in large tubs, hopefully containing it better:)

Enjoy!

Tiffany

DIY Pool Noodle Abacus

I recently discovered Happy Hooligans on Pinterest & began following their fun projects.

In the past month I've implemented 3 activities and my Little Ms are thrilled:)

The latest addition is this pool noodle abacus...

...ok, it's not technically an abacus but that's what it reminds me of:)

Here's how to make your own:

Saw the pool noodles into desired segments using a serrated knife.

 Then slice through the top layer on each "bead".

Attach some rope/heavy twine in desired location & slide beads into place using the split tops.

I attached my hemp twine to a fence post & a small tree- it's perfect.

The following morning, my Little Ms went running over to see their "new toy"-

Jonah, especially has enjoyed arranging the abacus "beads":)

More outdoor fun= happy kids!

Cost:

2 Pool Noodles: $2 (Dollar Tree)

Hemp Twine: free

TOTAL: $2!!!

 Thanks for stopping by,

Tiffany