Apple Scented Play Dough

Making my own scented play dough at home is so much fun – especially since my son loves playing with it. And now that the weather is getting cooler in Wyoming, it’s time for me to start think of ways to entertain Lil Man inside our home.

Play dough is such a great sensory experience {especially with added scents and colors} it really let’s your child’s creativity come alive. I personally like making a play dough station by grabbing some cookie cutters, pipe cleaners, wiggle eyes and of course a rolling pin. It really keeps my son engaged for a few hours and it’s my version of the popular “invitation to play” trend you see these days.

Since fall is knocking on our doorsteps and apples seem to be the theme of this time of year – I decided some Apple Scented Play Dough was a MUST HAVE in honor of the season. With just a few simple steps and ingredients from the pantry – YOU too can pull it together.

So whether for a pretend bakery, play dough mats or creative monster faces – the possibilities are endless! My son absolutely loved it and the smell was AMAZING. {hello fall!} I know we are going to get good use out of this recipe and I hope you take the time to make it for your little today! #gluedtomycrafts

Supplies:
* 1 cup flour
* 1/4 cup salt
* 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil
* 1 tsp cream of tartar
* 1/2 tsp nutmeg
* 1 tsp cinnamon
* 1 cup water
* Red food coloring

Directions:
* Add your dry ingredients to a medium sized pot. Mix well.
* Add in your water, few drops of red food coloring & vegetable oil. Stir.
* Cook play dough mixture over medium heat until the dough pulls away from pot and starts to become dry.
* Turn off heat and let it cool.
* Knead until it becomes play dough consistency. Add more flour if it’s too sticky.

For another creative playdough ideas – check out my Pumpkin Spice Scented Playdough post. It’s also a cook-version likes today’s post!

And one last tip – once your child is done playing, store play dough in an air-tight container. Please always supervise young children while they play. While all the ingredients may be safe for children to eat – it won’t taste good and can become a choking hazard!