Sensory Party in a Bag

Sensory play doesn't have to be complicated or messy to be fun! This sensory party in a bag is the perfect way to engage little hands without a mess, or a lot of complicated supplies.

We love sensory play! When Rolfie was a little boy we discovered the world of sensory bins and have never looked back.

I used to think that sensory play had to be complicated to be fun. After about 7 years of making bins and finding way to engage the senses via play, I realized that sometimes less is more.

This sensory party in a bag is a great example. Sometimes when the kids are overwhelmed by their emotions I like to pull out some basic supplies and create an invitation to unwind.  Summer break can be rough, especially if you are stuck with your sibling all day long. After a day of arguing, I surveyed my craft cabinet and pulled out some simple supplies to create this easy sensory bag. It gave both kids a chance to take a break from each other and get their selves together.

Supplies:
Baby oil gel
A zipper seal bag
Dyed rice
Confetti

Directions:

Pour about 2 tablespoons of baby oil gel into a zipper seal bag.

Add a handful of dyed rice to the bag.

Add some confetti.

Seal.

*If your child has "rough hands" you might wish to reinforce the bag with duct tape along all 4 sides to keep it mess free.*

Invite your child to squish the bag and take a few moments to enjoy the cool sensation of the gel in the bag with the texture of the rice, as well as the visual appeal of the sensory party in a bag.

You can find all of my sensory play ideas here.

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Jalapeno Popper Biscuit

Jalapeno Popper Biscuits are like the best of both worlds! Fluffy bread and creamy jalapeno poppers combined into one awesome starter that you will serve time and time again!

Jalapenos become a big part of my diet in the summer! I visit the farmers market every week, and how can you resist buying a basket of peppers for $1? I am always looking for unique ways to use them up. I had a can of refrigerated biscuits and the idea of cheesy, spicy bread lured me in!

This recipe is so easy. Seriously! So, easy! It has all of the flavor of bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers, with a tasty, flaky crust!

Ingredients

1 can of refrigerated biscuits

5 jalapenos, chopped

4 ounces of cream cheese, softened

1/4 pound of bacon, cooked and crumbled

3/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 350

Flatten the biscuit dough, with a rolling pin into  4 or 5 inch circles.

In a small mixing bowl combine the peppers, cream cheese, 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.

Fill the center of the dough circles with the cheese mixture, use a generous spoonful for each biscuit.

Fold the remaining dough round around the filling. 

Sprinkle the top with remaining cheddar cheese.

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or golden brown.

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