Lava Bottle

Supplies Needed

• clear plastic bottle (recycled)
• water
• food coloring
• baby oil

What to do

Step 1. Recycle a clear plastic bottle (with cap) and fill half with water and half with baby oil.

Step 2. Add a few drops of food coloring.

Step 3. Tilt slowly for a lava lamp effect.

Snow Globe

Supplies Needed

• clear plastic bottle (recycled)
• water
• corn syrup
• glitter
• beads
• shells

What to do

Step 1. Recycle a clear plastic bottle (with cap) and fill half with water and half with corn syrup.

Step 2. Add glitter, beads, shells, or any other small objects.

Step 3. Shake and observe the glitter fall slowly.

Natural Playdough

Supplies Needed

• 1/2 cup salt
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 tablespoons cream of tartar
• juice (beet, spinach, or carrot juice)
• wax paper

What to do

Step 1. In a saucepan, mix flour, salt and oil, and slowly add the water.

Step 2. Cook over medium heat, stirring until dough becomes stiff.

Step 3. Turn out onto wax paper and let cool.

Step 4. Knead the playdough with your hands until of proper consistency.

Step 5. If desired, create color by adding a few drops of

the vegetable juices to make green, pink, or orange.

Lip Gloss

Supplies Needed

• 1 packet of Kool-Aid (your choice of color and flavor)
• petroleum jelly
• spoon
• microwavable bowl
• small jars with lid

What to do

Step 1. Put as much petroleum jelly as you want into the microwavable bowl. This will be the amount of lip gloss you make.

Step 2. Microwave the petroleum jelly until it melts, but do not let it come to a boil.

Step 3. Stir to a smooth consistency. Put the petroleum jelly back into the microwave for 20 seconds, remove it and then stir again.

Step 4. While stirring, add Kool-Aid to the petroleum jelly. Keep in mind that more Kool-Aid means a darker lip gloss tint.

Step 5. Pour the lip gloss into the small jars once you have achieved the desired tint and consistency. Refrigerate for about 45 minutes before using.