When I saw this idea from indulgy.com on Pinterest today I decided it was the perfect activity for my fussy feverish little boy. Basically it involves a dropper, small containers full of food coloring and vinegar and a pan with a layer of baking soda.
Side note: See the smaller bowl of red? Supposedly it is blue. I spent way too much buying all natural food dye in our quest to avoid all artificial coloring in Eli’s food. My initial reason for buying it was to make Cookie Monster cupcakes for his birthday. They were made and served, but there is a reason why they never appeared on the blog. Interestingly the green dots in the baking soda below came from that bowl so the color isn’t as off as it would initially seem. Anyone out there with any suggestions for good food coloring options for people going the all natural route?
The little one didn’t seem in the least put out by the quality of his colors though. He just really liked watching them fizz.
It’s a great activity to work on pinch strength and control.
I’m a fan of any activity that lets a great little guy forget he feels crummy for a little while.
I didn’t get a picture of the best part of all. When we were all finished with the activity we dumped all of the leftover dye and baking soda down a sluggish drain in the bathroom. Then Eli gleefully added quite a bit additional vinegar. while exclaiming “Whoa!”
Related articles
- Artificial Coloring – Why should you avoid it? (alternativeeating.me)
- Are artificial food dyes safe for our children? (miamiherald.com)
- From Lab to Lunch: Chemicals They Call Food (einmotion.wordpress.com)
Here’s where I’m linking up!
Sunday:
Homemaker on a Dime, I {heart} Naptime, Flamingo Toes, My 1929 Charmer Blog,
Monday:
Get Outta My Head Please, Skip to My Lou, The Gunny Sack, Sew Can Do,
Singing Three Little Birds, Etcetorize, C.R.A.F.T., diy home sweet home,
Craft-O Maniac, Sew Chatty, Artful Rising, Sarahndipities ,
Everything Under the Moon, The Cure for the Common Monday
Tuesday:
At Home With K, Not Just a Housewife, Hope Studios, Funky Polkadot Giraffe,
Kammy’s Korner, The Kurtz Corner, I’m Topsy Turvy, Tip Junkie, the space between,
Raising 4 Princesses, The Creative Itch Boutique, Schwin and Schwin
Wednesday:
Sew Much Ado, Frugally Sustainable, The Shady Porch, Lil’ Luna,
Someday Crafts, Passionately Artistic, Whatever Wednesday, Trendy Tots, Whimsy Wednesday
Thursday:
Mom On Timeout, Thrifty Decorating, Bear Rabbit Bear, Thriving on Thursdays
The Crafty Blogstalker, The Shabby Creek Cottage, House of Hepworths,
Sorta Crunchy, Delightful Order, Saved by Love Creations, Anything Goes Linky Party,
Friday:
Simply Designing, Whipperberry, Happy Hour Projects, kojodesigns,
Joyful Stamper, Making Lemonade Blog, Thirty Handmade Days,
Release Me Creations, Naptime Crafters, Romantic Home, Finding Fabulous,
Shabby Nest, French Country Cottage, The Charm of Home, The Grant Life,
At the Picket Fence, Fingerprints on the Fridge, One Art Mama, 2805, Pencilled Daydream
Saturday:
Folk Haven 