Easy play dough recipe

Love it or hate it, kids really dig play dough. 

Many of us have long resented the mess it makes and the way the colours get mixed together, and the dried up bits that are left behind in the little shapes, cutters and presses.. well maybe that's just me.

However, my kids love play dough - it makes them happy and keeps them entertained for a good hour, so that's reason enough for me to let go of my hang ups :)

The benefits of making your own play dough?

• It's less expensive
• You don't have to worry about separating the colours to pack it away in the little tubs
• The process of making it is also fun for the kids
• It smells better

This recipe is super quick and easy, and uses ingredients that most households would always have on hand. Plus you can make whatever colours you like.

Ingredients 

1 cup flour
1 tbsp of oil
1 cup water
1/2 cup salt
1 tbsp white vinegar
A few drops of food colouring (depending on how brightly coloured you would like it) 

Method 

Mix everything together in a saucepan.
Cook over a medium heat stirring constantly until it starts to come together into one blob.
Remove from the heat, turn out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth.


Keeps in an airtight container for several days.

Mother's day printables

I love the work of Jade from Super Organiser Mum and these gorgeous Mum's Day printables are no exception!

Why I love my mum..

This one allows your little one to fill in (or tell Dad):

I like doing ..... with my mummy
I like playing ..... with my mummy
I like cooking ..... with my mummy
I like reading ..... with my mummy
I like going to ..... with my mummy
But most of all I love my mummy because...

A portrait of my mum

This one is for drawing their own little portrait of you!

I have these printed out ready for Hubby to do 'secretly' with the kids and hope to show you the results after the weekend.

Pop on over to download some of these lovelies for yourself :)

Wordless Wednesday - We miss summer

To see more Wordless Wednesday pics head on over to Faith Hope & a whole lotta Love
Happy Wednesday!

A penny for your thoughts

A treasure to a little boy does not consist of money, gems or jewellery. He will find far greater pleasure in the wonder of a rock, pebble, stick or beetle.

~ Author Unknown

Holiday fun for less..

Well that was what the ad promised anyway.

The Kmart ad that is. 

While reading Adelaide's Child I came across an ad selling kid's white canvas shoes, craft activity packs and poster paint with the promise of "keeping your little artist entertained..with everything needed to unlock their creativity"

The Haus - Hahndorf

Last night Hubby and I had one of these rare evenings where we "scrubbed up" and went out for dinner, just the two of us. 

That alone would have been enough to make it a lovely, relaxing night out; but as we chose to go to The Haus at Hahndorf, it was so much more!

All of the staff were friendly and efficient, but our main waiter Damien was fabulous - charming, knowledgeable and super efficient!

We enjoyed the modern, rustic decor and our raised table setting.
The place was virtually full and there was enough buzz for a great atmosphere, but not so much that you can't hear each other speak.

Our meat choices were perfectly cooked, the salad and vegetables were fresh and tasty. The very reasonably priced meals were beautifully presented and in large servings.

We simply could not fit in dessert, but I vowed to go back another time to try the Rocky Road Dessert Pizza!

If you are an Adelaide Hills local, or travelling this way, enjoy The Haus at Hahndorf - we did!

"Regional in focus, global in outlook, local at heart… The Haus Cafe+Bar+Kitchen offers world-class wines, more-ish dishes, local produce, passionate staff… Your complete dining and social experience."

Visit The Haus website to find out more.