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The Slime Craze is Causing a Glue Shortage

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Has your child taken a sudden interest in slime? It seems to be the newest, hottest, trend among children, tweens, and even some teenagers. The slime craze is so popular that it is causing craft stores to run out of glue. Slime is a homemade substance that can be made in any color. It starts out sticky and becomes a gelatinous substance that can be pulled, stretched and squished. There are plenty of recipes and photos of slime on Pinterest. A pastel rainbow colored version is called “unicorn poop.” Some kids are making slime that corresponds to a holiday (such … Continue reading →

Simple Summer Fun

After an extended school year, brought about by using too many snow days in the winter, classes are officially over for kids in my neck of the woods. And by woods, I mean fenced in backyards where parents can let their kids roam free before cabin fever sets in. If you are looking for simple projects to keep your kids entertained during the endless days of summer, consider the following: Fluorescent Slime Materials: Glow-in-the-dark paint Elmer’s glue gel Borax Hot water Directions: Combine one cup of hot water with a cup of Borax.  Stir until the Borax won’t dissolve anymore. … Continue reading →

Slime-tastic Party Ideas

Your little boy, or your little tomboy, will have fun with these slime-tastic ideas. Psyche out friends and family with treats like mud pies or cups of dirt and slime. Sound gross? Yep, that’s the whole idea! Mud Pies You can make individual mud pies or one large mud pie. Start with ready to use pie crusts made from graham cracker or cookie crumbs. Whip up a batch of chocolate pudding according to the package directions. Pour into pie crusts and chill. While the filling chills, crumble up your favorite chocolate cookies. Chocolate sandwich cookies work great, or you pick … Continue reading →

Got Floam? Got Slime? Make Some!

Sure, Borax works well when used as a laundry aid, but you might be surprised what else you can do with it. Did you know you can make your own versions of the trademark brands of Floam and Slime? You can! Micro Bead Craft Foam (like Floam) Items Needed: 2/3 (up to one cup) warm water 1 cup glue (craft/”Tacky Glue” or look for Polyvinyl alcohol in the ingredients) 2 teaspoons Borax (near laundry aids and laundry detergents) 3 cups* of micro beads (stuffed animal or bean bag stuffing found in craft stores) 2 packets unsweetened powdered instant drink mix … Continue reading →