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last updated on November 2, 2021

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Playdough Family Fun!

“Thursday Thrills!” That’s what my mother called our bonus family night during the middle of the week. Oh, the memories! What will your kids remember about family time when they’re grown? These moments are most unforgettable when you can find a way to laugh together – and if you have little kids, this family fun idea is not only easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy, but it’s perfect to include them!

Leprechaun Play Dough

Gather everyone ’round the table and awaken the inner artists in your family with some Leprechaun play dough.

WARNING: Silliness is about to ensue!

In case you’re wondering…yes, I totally chopped up some old t-shirts that I use as bibs and easily double as art smocks! Also, I planned on making the play dough GREEN, buuut… my boys just wanted blue so… whatcha gonna do? Can you guess this little creation below? Those are piano keys {of course.} 😀

This play dough recipe is ~ NO JOKE ~ just like the brand name real thing! NOT grainy. NOT crumbly. NOT sticky. It’s tried, tested, and mother approved (…and the best part? NO cooking over the stove!)

2 cups of plain flour
4 tablespoons of Cream of Tartar
2 tablespoons of cooking oil
1 cup of salt
2 cups of BOILING water
green {blue+yellow) food coloring

Stir until doughy, throw it on a floured counter, knead it until the color is all mixed in as it has gathered the flour from the counter and it’s perfectly un-sticky… then you’re done! It’s simple and can provide weeks of play. Store in an air tight container {ziplock baggies are easy} and it will last for months. If you’re going for the Leprechaun style, toss in some green glitter to your dough mixture too, Little Miss Fancy Pants, you!

Praise your children and their creations. The sillier you are, the more creative they seem to get! Like this lil’ cowboy hat became a fashion show with everyone taking a turn {LOL.}

Oh, and make sure you get Dad involved. Without fail, dads seem to come up with one of the following: a sports item, a dangerous animal, or something sillier than the kids like a pair of funky glasses that are totally picture-worthy. HA! What is your hubby gonna create?