I'm writing down my favorite playdough recipe because I know there are mom's out there that will appreciate it as much as my family does. It comes out so nice and soft.

Shade's Playdough
1 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup salt
1 cup water
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
3 Tbsp. cream of tartar
Food Coloring & scents~*see note

Mix all ingredients together in a pot, and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until it makes a ball. This happens faster than you'd think, it will start to chunk up and it gets a tiny bit darker. When it gets to this point, turn it out onto a floured counter and knead it for a minute or two. Careful it will be warm. Let it cool and then let the kids at it.

Store in an airtight container in the fridge to make it last several weeks, or I've found that if I keep it in it's own ziploc bag it will keep indefinately.

* If using liquid color be sure to add before cooking, you can also use one package of any kind of koolaid, or for brighter more vibrant colors you can use gel colors used to color cake frostings.

I like it to be a total sensory activity for my little ones so we also use oils... any aroma therapy oil will work or candle scent work well too... and don't forget to add the glitter!! Any kind will do, and the more sparkles the better! :) Have fun!!