Day 76 & 77

Day 77: Wednesday, 3/18/09

Today we planned a special day. There was no Kindergarten due to screening so I got permission to keep LYX home for a fun "girl" day. LYX and MQ got a new Littlest Pet Shop guy and we visited our home town ice cream shop, Captain Dusty's which has just opened for the season. LYX and MQ held a slumber party complete with pinata for their guys!

Day 76: Tuesday, 3/17/09
Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Any one for home made pasta?


It's actually made from salt dough which MQ and I made today. She had so much fun creating many things with the dough using the play kitchen tools. She was positively beaming with enjoyment. The girl loves a good project!

The Salt Dough was really easy and a great texture which didn't itch our hands as so many do. Here's the recipe:
MATERIALS
1 cup flour
1 tablespoon salad oil
1 cup water
1/2 cup salt
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
Food coloring

Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan. Use a wooden spoon to stir over medium heat. Stir constantly to prevent sticking. The mixture will be soupy for several minutes and then I suddenly it will stick together and can be stirred into a ball. When it thickens remove from heat and continue stirring. Turn the hot ball out onto a floured surface, and begin kneading as it cools.

This recipe makes nice soft dough that can be colored brightly with food colors. It keeps in the refrigerator or freezer in a covered container. Use it to play around with or to make small objects which can be air-dried until hard. When dry they can be painted and sprayed with an acrylic sealer.