i'm sitting here without light really. the power's been out for a bit, but we now have a backup battery. it only powers half the house, so i've got the computer and modem plugged into it plus the radio and a lightbulb...that's all i really need, right? anyways, today was nice. i went into la romana in the morning for rounds at the clinic where i got to see a presentation about genital ulcers, yay! then i came back here ahead of milagros. while she was gone i made more friends with the kids in the neighborhood. i am expanding beyond the kids of the gomero to other kids....some of them now know that my name is not "americana" or "cosita" but that it is raquel, and others only know me as "cosita". i gave out some little play dohs that i had and some peeps. they were a huge hit. then i sat and talked with the kids for a long time. probably a group of 6-10 kids. a lot of times i was lost as to what they were saying to me because they all speak so fast and they all speak at the same time. plus, little kids don't really understand the whole "i don't speak their language thing". it's funny to see the littlest of the kids growing up some. they can now talk with me a lot more, and it's kind of cool. after milagros got back i went to find neftali at his job, but he wasn't there. i ended up running into one of hector's friends in the center of town. back up here i hung outside the colmado a little. it was mostly familys around, so i just sat and watched and at times talked with my neighbors.
everyone asks how long i'm here. one of the changes in my neighborhood has been the addition of a "basketball hoop" to a lamp post that i can see from my door. it's fun to watch the kids playing, and i'm tempted to join except for the fact that i'm completely inept at basketball. in fact they're still playing probably because it's getting dark and there's no power in their houses.
tomorrow we're off to samana for the weekend.
posted by rachel @ 4:24 PM
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Recipe to make playgough:
(it's a mom thing...)
Playdough Recipes
(1) Home Made Playdough
2 cups flour
1 cup salt
2 tablespoons cream of tarter
2 cups of water
1 tablespoons mineral oil
food coloring
Mix all ingredients in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring until
stiff. Allow to cool, then knead.
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(2) Home Made Playdough
1 cup flour
1 cup of water
1/2 cup of salt
2 tablespoons Cream of Tarter
1 tablespoon of Oil
Cook this ingredients until it forms an item in the pan. Pour it out
onto a Tupperware lid. Cover with damp cloth. Add food coloring if you
like. Store new playdough in the fridge in an airtight container. This
is non-eatable playdough.
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(3) Peanut-Buddy Play Dough (eatable)
3 1/2 cups Creamy Peanut Butter
4 cups powdered sugar
4 cups powdered milk
3 1/2 cups corn syrup
Mix ingredients by hand. Share. Can decorate with sprinkles, M&Ms
etc.
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(4) Salt playdough (not-eatable)
1 cup water
1 cup salt
1/2 cup flour
food coloring
Mix ingredients in pan. Add food coloring. Stir on low heat. When
thickens remove from heat. Put some on waxed paper or floured surface
and roll out. Cut out objects. Air dry objects few days. Store un-used
portion in air-tight container.
Variations: use straws to punch holes for hanging. Glue sequins to clay.
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(5) Oatmeal Buddy Dough
2 cups smooth peanut butter
2 cups rolled oats
2 cups powdered milk
2/3 cups Honey
Optional-Rice Krispes, Coconut Sprinkles, Chocolate chips, Red hots,
etc...
Mix ingredients until combined. Wash hands. Lay down wax paper. Let them
play. Store in air-tight container.
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(6)Kool Playdough
3 cups Flour
1/2 cups salt
2 Koolaide packages
2 cups Boiling water
Mix dry ingredients together. Add boiling water. Knead on floured board
can add flour by sprinkles until desired consistency. This playdough
will last for a long time when stored right.
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(6) yummy playdough (eatable)
2 cups of honey
3 cups of peanut butter
3 packets powdered milk
Stir all ingredients together until smooth. Add more powdered milk
if desired. Is sticky.
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7.)Cloud Playdough
1 cup water, 1 1/2 c vegetable oil, 6 c flour
Add a few drops of food coloring to water. Combine water, oil and flour
in a large bowl. Knead well. Add more water if necessary in small amounts
until the dough is soft and stretchy. Cloud dough should be used on a
washable surface for it is very greasy.
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8.)Coffee Playdough
4 cups unsifted all purpose flour, 1 cup salt, 1/4 cup instant
coffee and 1 1/2 c warm water
Dissolve the coffee in the warm water. In another bowl, mix the flour
and the salt.
Make a well and add 1 cup of the coffee water into it. Mix with a fork
or with your hands until smoother. Add more coffee water as needed: dough
should be smooth not sticky or crumbling. Store in air tight container.
When your done making figures, bake in oven for 1 hour at 300 degrees
or until hard. A coat or 2 of shellac keeps it well preserved for longer
lasting gifts. Enjoy!
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9.) Fruit Playdough
2 cups flour 1 cup salt 4 tablespoons cream of tarter
2 cups boiling water 2 tablespoons of cooking oil 3 oz package
sugar-free fruit flavored gelatin
Mix dry ingredients in pan. Add the water and oil. Stir over medium heat
until mixture forms a ball. Pour onto a sheet of wax paper. Enjoy!
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10.)Salt Glitter
1/2 cup salt
6-7 drops food coloring
Add food color to salt adjusting to desired color shade. Cook in the
microwave 1-2 minutes or you can also air dry your product. To keep
soft store in air-tight container.
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11.)Frosting Playdough (eatable)
1 can Frosting Mix
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup peanut butter(smooth)
Mix together until it reaches your wanted consistency. Enjoy!
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12.) Jell-O finger paint fun
Any flavor gelatin and boiling water (adults need to help)
Use water and add to Jell-O until finger paint consistency. Paint away
freely, it smells great and the children like to feel of it.
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13.) Kool-Aide Finger Paint
2 cups flour, 2 packages of unsweetened Kool-Aid, 1/2 cup salt, 3 cups
boiling water, 3 tablespoons oil.
Mix all ingredients together. The children like to watch the batter mix
and let them put it to paper.
Hi Rachel! How are you? I just found out your brother is in my special topic class! Hope you have a great time!
Boyu
Great to hear you made it there safe. The trip to Kenya was a success! The community is amazing and the group made some amazing friendships! There's tons of work to do so hopefully we can get membership up. Anyways, stay safe and healthy and I'll be in touch with pictures soon. Miss ya Rachel!
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