Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Space Snow


Today to fill some time I made some space snow for Kassidy and I to play with. It took a little while for Kassidy to warm up to the idea of playing with slimy messy stuff, but once she got into it we had a really good time! It's something my mom used to make for us as kids and let us play with. Space snow is fun because it's a solid when you pinch it or hold it tight, and then it turns into a gooey liquid when you let it run loose. So fun! Here's the recipe if anyone's interested:

Space Snow

4 Tbsp cornstarch
2 Tbsp water (you may have to add a little more)
2 drops of desired food coloring

Mix together well. You may have to adjust the cornstarch to water ratio according to how much you want to make. Warning: This is very messy but very fun! I let Kassidy play with it in a bowl and also gave her a plate to dump it onto. We ended up making a second batch in a different color because it's fun to mix the colors and see how it turns out. Clean up is simple because you can wipe it all up with a wet rag, and it comes out of clothes easily too.



7 comments:

Ryan & Amanda said...

I love the idea, and I LOVE Kassidy's hair! It's so cute, just like her expression in that first picture!

The Leeflangs said...

What a fun thing to do! Thanks for the recipe! We'll have to try it out! I love kassidy's face in the 1st pic!

Melanie said...

That looks like a lot of fun. I have never heard of that! Kassidy's hair looks so super cute! I can't believe how cute she is getting! She just gets cuter and cuter! Love you guys!

Cammee said...

Her face in these pictures is priceless! I remember playing with this in school, but I didn't have the recipe, thanks!

The Leeflangs said...

I would love to get your address, so I can send you guys a christmas card. You can email it to me @ shannonleeflang@hotmail.com or leave it on my blog. Thanks! we miss you guys!

Dane and Jessica said...

Hey there!! I just saw you had a blog so I hope you don't mind I'm adding your link. You guys are the most darling family!!! Its fun to see what you guys are up to! So fun your in California it's a nice little adventure for a few years huh

Melinda said...

Space Snow! Our kids loved to make Space Snow. What a mess! You're a good mom!