Random, then..A use of Kool-Aid I definitely approve of...

Bob has been working 13 hour days lately, so he falls asleep 30 seconds after coming home, which means we haven't been able to decide on a school. This really poses no actual cause for concern - it's been two whole days. But, much to every one's surprise, I am obsessive and slightly crazy. Once I get onto something, I can not stop thinking about it, and I need to resolve it immediately. So, finally, we decided last night that The Malvern School is the place for us. It is amazing, and I can't even describe how much the girls will learn. As surprised as I am to say this, I'm actually excited for September to come because I know they will love it! I'm so excited for them!!! The Malvern School

I updated my Etsy shop!!! I wanted to include the same header on my blog, but it kept getting squished and looked funny. So I did a similar one. I think it looks good. If nothing else, I think it looks better than the non-existent header that was formerly placed there.

Also, I added a few new bows and took off a few that I didn't love. AND, I made different pages with different "party planning" items. I figured that I might as well share both things that I love to do with the world. (Even if I don't get sales...at least people are checking them out!!!)

Now..... KOOL-AID PLAYDOUGH!!!!!!!

We LOVE Homemade "Kool-Aid Playdough" for three reasons:

1. Kool-Aid, as a drink, is awful. For an adult, eh, I suppose adults are allowed to make bad choices. For children, however, Kool-Aid, as a drink, is horrendous. There is no good that can come from consuming a beverage made from sugar and flavored sugar. Yuck.

2. All kids love Play-doh, but....what's in it?!?!? The label says "non-toxic," but I don't believe labels. Since I've had children, I've almost become a complete traitor to all things commercial. Just because they put it in an attractive package and say it's not harmful, I should believe it? Maybe so. But why pay for it when we can make it at home for about $.60?!?!?

3. Making it gives Addison and I one more opportunity to make things together. Her dumping and mixing skills are getting quite good ;)

Once it's done, it provides all of the same excitement as regular "Play-doh." Of course, I do not buy the actual toys from the toy store that are sold for such activities. They play with various kitchen utensils and gadgets. They love it, and don't know the difference!!!
You can do all of the same things as you normally would....
Cut out shapes with various cookie cutters....
Roll it into balls and make snowmen...

In case you'd like some for yourself....

Mix together the following:

1 c flour

1/2 c salt

3 T cooking oil

1 package Kool-Aid

Then, mix in:

1 c boiling water.

Keep mixing until it forms a ball. Let it cool, then play the day away :-)

Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It lasts for months!!!!
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