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Play Hack: Make Your Own Moon Sand

Monday, December 31st, 2007

I’m always thrilled at the ingenuity people show in coming up with cheap alternatives to commercial products. Wise Bread’s instructions for making your own moon sand are a great example: a little fine sand, a little cornstarch, a little water, and Presto! Moon sand. I’ll be trying this.
If your kids haven’t played with moon sand […]

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DIY: Bubble Magnets

Wednesday, October 17th, 2007

Amy at MotherLoad describes how to make cool glass fridge magnets. I’ve actually been making these for years, and I can attest, they are way fun and really easy. I use silica glue instead of Modge Podge to stick the magnets and glass marbles together, but otherwise I follow the same directions she does. […]

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