About this time of year, we are all solidly craving some serious beach vibes. Below is a recipe for some substitute sunshine I found on Pinterest back in olden times, probably etched in stone by its first invite-only members circa 2012.
There are a plethora of sandy DIY concoctions available now, but I’ve found this one to be tried and true.
8 cups flour
1 cup baby oil
Mix thoroughly and play!
We also found that the baby stacking cups were great for playing in the sand, but measuring cups would do the trick as well.
It’s quick and easy, but most importantly it’s simple to clean up! Seriously- a cinch! Just hit it with the vacuum and good as new. (Also, the baby oil aroma leftover on those sticky little toddler fingers will have you believing maybe one more round of diapers wouldn’t be so bad, right? Wrong! You know why?! Because sleeping through the night is AWESOME. “Girl! Wash your face!” and remember how awesome sleeping through the night is!)
So, whether you fill a storage bin that slides under the bed or a smaller to-go bin to keep in the trunk, this pseudo-sand will temporarily scratch that summer, sand-in-your-toes itch and is guaranteed* to give you a solid hour of Netflix**.
Light a coconut candle, blast that summertime playlist and take a quick trip to the beach on even the most wintry of days.
Here are the links for easy delivery to your front door!
Baby Oil
Storage Bin
Stacking Cups
* My lawyers notified me I am not qualified to make any “guarantees”.
**Results may vary based on the individual child.
