Salt + other ingredients

Just when I was losing control of "the situation" this morning, I decided it was time to try out my friend Margie's salt dough recipe. Sir O is a fan of tactile experiences, and the squishy warmth of fresh salt dough proved to be just what he needed to bring his stir-craziness down a notch.

Perhaps it can save your day too.



Margie's Play Dough
(cleans up well - dries really crumbly and then vacuums up like a dream)

2 C Flour
1/2 C. Salt
2 TBSP Alum or cream of tartar
3 TBSP vegetable oil
1 Cup boiling water
(a few drops food coloring if desired - I recommend adding the color to the water before other ingredients are incorporated)

Mix all ingredients and knead until desired consistency. Don't let children handle it while it's too hot.

Enjoy!