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I remember being a kid and my parents buying me all the different Play-Doh sets and colors. I would spend hours making miles of spaghetti and odd sculptures. I'd let the sculptures dry and set them on a shelf to admire until they eventually just fell apart… or I accidentally knocked them off. I was a pretty clumsy kid.Play-Doh is a fun and safe way for your children to be artistic, but with a few simple home ingredients, you can turn it into a science experiment, as well. Here are some great recipes for homemade play dough that you and your child can have fun creating. Some of these require using the stove top, so make sure there is parental supervision at all times. All recipes are for children ages 2 and up.Rubbery Play Dough: This is a simple little recipe that you can do in a few minutes.2 cups baking soda1 1/2 cups water1 cup cornstarchMix everything together in a pot and boil on medium heat until it thickens. Pour it onto a plate or wax paper until it has cooled down.All-Natural Play Dough: This recipe uses vegetable juices to help make the color, rather than dyes.1 cup flour1/2 cup salt1 cup water2 tablespoons oil2 tablespoons cream of tartarBeet, spinach and carrot juiceMix everything into a bowl except for the vegetable juices. Place on medium heat and slowly add water to keep moist. Remove from heat when dough is at the consistency you prefer. Divide and add vegetable juice for color.Peanut Butter Play Dough: This is a great dough that might actually be tasty.1 cup peanut butter1 cup powdered milk1 cup honey1 cup oatmealMix everything together and knead into a dough. This requires no heat and is ready to go in seconds. Be prepared; this one might be a little messy.Every child loves to play with dough, so now you have a way to create it anytime at home without having to travel to the store and pay those outrageous prices. Enjoy! ... more