The Foamerator!

One of my favorite monthly parenting resources is Family Fun magazine. A subscription for it isn't very expensive and usually once you order one you can order another one for five bucks...so if you don't get it ...talk to a girlfriend before ordering so you can take advantage of the deal. In the August issue they featured "The Foamerator!" Ed's aunt Katie also let us know that it worked and her daycare kids loved it. By cutting off the bottom of a plastic water bottle, securing a damp washcloth to the bottom with a rope or rubber band, and then dipping it in a shallow bowl of dish soap - you can have loads of fun. Charley is still working on blowing deep breaths for this one but it was a hoot.

Silly Putty with a Silly Guy

Homemade Silly Putty

What You Need:

• Two parts white glue
• One part liquid starch

What You Do:

• Mix ingredients and let dry until workable (like silly putty is supposed to be - I actually just started working it in my hands and the right texture came about faster. I did not let it sit and dry) . Add more glue or starch if necessary. Store in airtight container.

Chalk paint

Recipe:

1/4 cup corn starch
1/4 cup cold water
Food coloring for color

Charley enjoy the mixing of this the most. The paint will paint rocks and sidewalk...but small areas at a time. Happy Painting!