Homemade play dough

Mini Me loves to help in the kitchen.  It seems like every time I go into the kitchen even to pour a drink of water, he is asking, "Can I get my stool out?" so he can help me measure, dump, 'read' recipes, and stir.  He also loves the store-bought play dough we have, so making some home made play dough in the kitchen is a perfect activity for him.

Last month we made yellow play dough and we are just getting around to making some blue to go with it.  With Mini Me on his stool - apron and all - and Little Lady banging measuring cups and spoons on her high chair tray as she looked on, this turned out to be an activity for all of us.

Here is the recipe we used - it's quick and easy!  It says it is edible.  It would obviously taste quite disgusting but if it does find its way into little mouths, it won't hurt them.  The website says the play dough lasts in a sealed container for 6 months.  The yellow we made last month is still in great shape, so I believe it.

First we add the dry ingredients.  

Then we stir.

Next we add the water and oil.

After cooking the mixture on the stove and letting it cool, our new blue play dough is ready.  With some letter cookie cutters both Little Lady and Mini Me are having fun!