The cast of characters:

• 1 cup of flour mixed with 2 tablespoons of salt

• Some empty bottles and food coloring

• Some crazy kids ready for fun

The work:

• Add 1 1/2 cups of cold water to the flour mixture and stir until lumps are gone

• Add 1 1/2 cups of hot water and bring to a boil

• Once it has thickened, remove from heat

• Stir until lumps are gone

• Pour into containers and add food coloring

The result:

• Happy kids…and 30 minutes all to yourself.