Fun with Kool-aid!!

Oh the delicious power of Kool-aid! Let us celebrate the versatility of this bounteous beverage:

First idea comes from our favorite cheap-mom, Sabrina, who uses it to color her home-ade play-dough, which is genius in itself.

1/2 cup salt
3 tsp. cooking oil
1 packet Koolaid
1 cup flour
1 cup boiling water

Mix salt, flour, and Koolaid. Add boiling water and oil and stir until well blended and cool enough to handle. Knead with your hands until the dough has a really nice texture. You might have to add a little flour if it is still sticky at that point. Store in an air tight ziplock bag. This playdough smells great and doesn't stain. It's a keeper!

Thanks Sabrina! Can't wait to try it!

This next tip is my favorite weird beauty tip. Kool-aid to dye your hair?? Oh yeah! Heck, if it stains your carpet, it should be good at staining your hair! And it's very light and temporary, it washes out in a day or two. Note - this does not work for people with darker hair or white hair. Yep, I had a friend with white hair try it! All you'll need is:

A packet of Kool-aid (Red works the best, but blues, greens and purples will work lightly.)

A paintbrush

Plastic wrap
Hair clips

An old towel

Plastic gloves (or it'll stain your fingers too!)

First, take the packet and mix it with a small amount of water. Not much, just a few tablespoons. To put streaks in, you take a section of hair and use the paintbrush to apply the color generously. Wrap it in a piece of plastic wrap and clip it up with a hair clip. Repeat if you want, and leave in for about 20 minutes or so, then rinse in the sink or tub.

I cannot wait until my baby has enough hair for me to turn it all purple!!