Afternoon Messy Time

I've been looking for an activity to keep both kids entertained in the afternoon. Today I found one for each, and they lend themselves to each other perfectly: finger painting, and water play!

The finger paints were posted on FB by a friend. The recipe probably came from Pinterest.
Recipe:
3 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c corn starch
2 c water
food colouring

The instructions said heat until thicken, let cool, add colour. To get a smooth consistency, it's not quite that simple... Before heating, add the corn starch to the pot, and slowly add 1 c of water, whisking as you go. Corn starch is funny with water, if you go nice and slowly, it will all mix, and you'll get a smooth result!

Add the water slowly, to the corn starch. After it's mixed, add the salt and sugar.

Heat over med-high heat, whisking constantly. First, little flecks of gel will start to appear, keep going, it will thicken up nicely!

Divide into how ever many bowls you want

Add your colours! Jakob decided against pink.

Mix well, I used a chopstick. Let cool!

Paint away!

"It's warm, and slippery, and it smells yummy"

 For little Miss, it was a LOT easier. Put in highchair, strap in, snap on tray, fill tray with warm water. I put a towel down to absorb the flying water. She LOVED this!

Little trouble maker :)

Big splashes! An added bonus, my floor was washed as I cleaned up.

So happy!

New teeth! I finally got a picture.