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Indoor Winter Fun for Kids
Last month the kids were out in the snow making snow angels, snow families, snow-cones. But now we're in the middle of winter and, depending on where you live, the wind may be too nippy and the temperature too low for outdoor play. What to do?
The best activities for kids can cost little more than pennies. Much can be done with ordinary ingredients and a little planning ahead. Here are some mix-in-the-kitchen crafts recipes for you and your children to make. Think 'snow day'!
Magic Crystals - You may remember those little grow-your-own crystals kits from your childhood, probably next to the display for sea monkeys. In years past, they were also called Depression Gardens air jordan 11 midnight navy mens , like Depression glass from the era of the Great Depression. This recipe definitely needs adult involvement or supervision, depending on your child's age.
(1) Place 3 charcoal briquets in a disposable aluminum pan or pie tin. (2) Mix together 14 cup salt, 14 cup water, 14 cup liquid bluing (found in laundry section of supermarket, by detergents), and 1 tbsp ammonia. Pour over charcoal briquets. (3) Sprinkle a few drops of food coloring onto the briquets -- blue is nice, but use any color your children prefer. (4) Slide pan into a protected corner jordan 11 win like 82 pre order , and watch the crystals grow!
Goop - Mix 2 cups salt with 12 cup water and cook for about 5 minutes in saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat and add 1 cup corn starch and another 12 cup water. Return to heat and stir until mixture thickens. Optional: add green food coloring. When cool, store in plastic bag. Kids love to play with this stuff, don't ask me why!
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