Nov
26
2008
Thanksgiving is almost here, and a great way to keep your toddler busy while you are cooking in the kitchen is to have Thanksgiving themed crafts and activities.
Here are some of our favorites featuring characters your children know and love.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Nick Jr. Thanksgiving - Recipes, crafts, printables and activities
Nick Jr. Max & Ruby Thanksgiving Table Setting
Nick Jr. Thanksgiving Crafts - Thanksgiving themed Crafts
My Friends Tigger & Pooh Thanksgiving - Recipes, games, and activities for a Thanksgiving party featuring Pooh, Tigger, and Darby
Sprout’s Thanksgiving Party - Crafts, coloring pages, and recipes from Sprout
FamilyFun.com Thanksgiving - TONS of fun activities, recipes, crafts & more!
Kaboose Thanksgiving Crafts - Thanksgiving Crafts from Kaboose
Nov
24
2008
There is no need to go out and buy Play-Doh for your toddler. You can make these 3 homemade versions of play dough with just a few simple ingredients that you probably already have at home.
Play dough may be colored using food coloring or Kool-Aid.
Peanut Butter Play Dough - Edible (not for children with nut allergies)
1/2 cup Peanut Butter
1 cup Powdered Milk
1/2 cup Honey
Mix ingredients thoroughly, shape and eat!
Easy Play Dough
1 cup Flour
1/4 cup Salt
1/4 cup Water
Mix flour and salt in a bowl, then add water. Knead into dough consistency, add more water if needed. This play dough drys out quickly and is usually a 1 time use dough.
Cooked Play Dough - non edible
1 cup flour
1 cup of water
1/2 cup of salt
2 tablespoons Cream of Tarter
1 tablespoon of Oil
Mix all ingredients in a pot and cook over low heat until it forms into a ball. Knead dough and store in plastic container.