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Summer, Day 42: Make Play Dough

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Day 42: Make play dough

The forecast calls for heat and maybe even rain for the next few days, so the indoors may be your playground.

Here's a recipe for playable "dough" that is guaranteed to occupy the younger set of children for at least long enough to check your Facebook account.

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Stir together in a saucepan the following: 2 cups white flour, 2 cups water, 1 cup salt, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon cream of tartar. A few drops of food coloring is optional.

Heat over medium heat and stir constantly until thickened. Let cool — and play!

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