Rainbow Fun

I've recently become a fan of Pinterest. I've been finding the best activities/crafts for kids! One that I "repinned" from my sister was called Rainbow Rice. It's basically colored rice that you can use with your kids as a replacement for sand...which can be messier! I'm not sure how DIY projects get a reputation for being inexpensive, but I felt I spent more on this project than I wanted to. I just happened to have an under-bed storage tub that was not being used to use as my play box. I'll probably leave it out for a while and then store the rice in bags or another container. While cleaner than sand, my boys still managed to make it a tad messy. I would suggest putting a large sheet or blanket down under your rice box and setting a few guidelines before starting! The boys seriously played non-stop with this for an hour! I actually found it quite therapeutic myself. I only wish I had discovered this at the beginning of the summer! But, we'll hang on to it for those upcoming cold and rainy days! ;)

 Waiting to unveil the surprise....

Directions: Put 4 cups of rice in a gallon size bag. Mix 1-2 teaspoons of food coloring (depending on how dark you want the color) with 3 tablespoons of rubbing alcohol. Pour the alcohol/color mixture in the bag of rice. Close the bag and mix it around until color is distributed evenly. Pour the rice out on cookie sheets to dry.