This is a recipe your kids can help you prepare.  This recipe makes a pretty picture of the sun.
6 canned Peach halves
1 head Leaf Lettuce
3/4 c. shredded Carrot
1 (8 oz.) can Pineapple tidbits
12 raisins
2 Maraschino Cherries
Place one peach half cut side down in the center of a lettuce lined salad plate. Arrange shredded carrot to [...]

Buy a bottle of bubbles and have run our of bubble mix, don’t run back to the store to buy some more, you can make this at home.  If you have some glycerin at home, add a teaspoon of it, to make even better bubbles.
1 C. Warm Water
1/4 C. Blue Dishwashing Liquid
1 tsp. Salt
Combine well, [...]

Ever needed an activity for the little ones on a rainy day?  You can make inexpensive finger paints at home, it is easy to do.
 
1/2 C. Water
1 Tbsp. Corn Starch
5 – 8 drops Food Coloring
Combine everything in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat until the mixture thickens. Cool and stir before using.

You can make a bird feeder at home.

This was a favorite of mine as a Girl Scout, and best of all you can eat it!  This is so easy to make and you can let your kids make this play dough.
1 C. Peanut Butter
1/2 C. Honey
2 C. Powdered Sugar
In a bowl mix peanut butter, honey, and powdered sugar with your hands. Dough [...]

Adults need to help with the making of this, it is great stuff, and if you store it in an airtight container it will last for a good while.

Amie generously donated this recipe; she says this stuff takes forever to dry out, unlike playdough. She said her mother in law made this for her husband all of the time when he was growing up.
2 C. Flour
1 C. Salt
2 C. Water [food coloring in it (opt.)]
4 tsp. Cream of tartar
2 Tbsp. Cooking oil
Mix dry [...]

This dough is for kids, but adult supervision is needed when they prepare the dough.

This is so easy to make! You could have your kids help you, put all ingredients into a big plastic bag and let them shake it.

You can have the kids help you make this one.

Kids will enjoy making, and eating this one. And yes, it looks like Puppy Chow.

Here is one that your kids can help you make. It is simple to make.

This is easy to make with a little bit of supervision.

You can choose what color of pie you want, this is very sweet, and perfect for kids.

Remember these guys from Saturday morning cartoons?  You can make a drink that looks just like them.  This is an non alcoholic drink that is perfect for the kids.

1/2 C. Sprite or Ginger Ale
blue food coloring
whip cream
cherry
ice (optional)
 

In a tall glass, fill with ice, sprite or ginger ale, and add 2-3 drops of blue food [...]