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Cloud Dough

Like everyone across the country and world... we are in the midst of the corona virus pandemic. Kids are home, social distancing is a word in our everyday vernacular and life is different. We happen to be on spring break this week. So we have a week off of homeschooling and are enjoying a relaxed schedule.

I have been trying to do a craft project a day with the kiddos. Painting rocks, Easter cards etc. today.... cloud dough. I absolutely abhor making slime and things like that! But this dough is so simple... it’s a home run!

Baby lotion & corn starch that’s all it takes. We added essential oil.  Ratio is 1 part lotion to two parts corn starch. I did 2 1/2 cups corn starch & 1 1/4 cup lotion. Divided the dough between the three girls and they added the essential oil of choice.




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