My kids love to play with sand. They especially love to play with the expensive magic sand that you can buy at the toy store.
I have to admit, I enjoy playing with it too, but I'd enjoy it a lot more if I didn't have to pay the high prices!
Making it at home is easy and inexpensive. I came across a recipe and adapted it so that it comes out just the way my kids like it!
It isn't exactly like the store-bought kind, but it is a close second. Best of all, the ingredients are 100% edible (not too tasty though), which makes it safe for curious toddlers to play with.
What You Need:
- 4-5 cups flour
- 1 cup cooking oil
- 1-2 teaspoons food coloring
- Tea tree oil (optional, for antibacterial properties)
What You Do:
1.) Whisk oil and food coloring together in a bowl.
2.) Add two cups of flour and mix well.
3.) Continue adding flour, half a cup at a time, until you reach your desired texture. I like it when it sticks together in a ball, but still crumbles when squished.
4.) Store in an airtight container.
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