Sidewalk Chalk fun

We LOVE playing with sidewalk chalk.  Especially the Crayola it has the brightest colors.  In fact it's become part of our daily routine.  As soon as most of the back patio is shaded we make our way out there to start having some fun.  Nathaniel is really just into breaking the chalk or throwing it in the grass for me to go find later.  Abigail is the brains behind whatever I try to draw.  She has some great ideas.  If only I was a better artist haha!

She wanted her and N to be King and Queen:

Watch out for a rainstorm:

Dora mermaid :

She then decided I needed to draw her and N:

She wanted her pic taken with her:

He didn't really care about this but she wanted it to happen:

So much fun!  

Jell-o Playdoh

So simple and easy to do!  I found a recipe at modernparentsmessykids.com.  It makes a ton!  I ended up making two batches because Abigail wanted pink and purple but definitely could have halved or even quartered the recipe.
I think I love this recipe so much because it #1 was so simple and #2 smells soo good!
All you need is:
1 cup flour
1 cup warm water
2 tbsp salt
2 tbsp cream of tarter
2 tbsp cooking oil
1 3oz package of Jell-o

Mix together all ingredients in a small saucepan.  Cook over medium heat stirring continuously.  You will know when you are done because you won't be able to stir anymore.  It will actually look like playdoh.  After it's done put it on a floured silpat mat or a floured cutting board.  Let it cool completely.
It took me about 30 minutes.  Knead it with some additional flour until its no longer sticky.  You will need to store this in the fridge in an airtight container.  It will last a couple of weeks with daily use before you need to make some more.
It was so fun for us I hope it's fun for you too!

Mix in saucepan:

It will start to thicken:

This is the batch of grape Jell-o:

Both grape and fruit punch batches:

How much one batch made: