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Ginger and spice and everything nice

Hi all!

Gosh, it’s been quite a while since this blog has been updated, huh? Where has the time gone? How is it already winter???

Well I don’t know about the rest of you, but the winter holidays are my favorite time of year. Maybe it’s the music (I sing along with every song), the guilt-free cookie indulgence (my downfall), or the wonderful smells I associate with holiday time. Apple cider, ginger, cinnamon… mmmm!

With that in mind, I’ll offer you a cool idea – gingerbread playdough!

Y’all might already be familiar with it, but this is the first time I’ve stumbled across it and I think it’s absolutely brilliant. It smells fantastic, so it brings the sense of smell into a very tactile experience. Plus, the kids can then play with “cookie dough” all they want without a million dishes in the sink. And I believe that any ornaments they make with it (as long as they’re at least 1/4″ thick), once dried should be not only still be fragrant but also sturdy enough to hang!

This first recipe is from mamapapabubba. It’s a no-cook recipe that relies on hot water and a little bit of resting time to bring the dough together.

I also found a recipe over at housingaforest.com. It’s a cooked recipe, so while it uses the stove and a saucepan, it is ready to play with faster.

Have fun!