If you need the world’s easiest homemade playdough recipe, look no further. My kids love playing with clay, but our store-bought playdough always seems to dry out or end up jumbled in a mixed-up mash of muddy colors. That’s when we take matters into our own hands and whip up an easy batch of homemade playdough.

And when I say easy, I mean EASY. This playdough recipe uses only three ingredients that we always have in the kitchen—flour, salt, and oil. I candidly shudder at playdough recipes that include ingredients like “cream of tartar”. (Who has that on hand? Not me, anyway…)

Read on for our easy playdough recipe that comes together in just a few minutes. Then visit our Boredom Busters for Kids guide for more at-home activities, from awesome art projects to fun Magna-Tiles building ideas.

Run up the Rocky Steps and head on in to the Philadelphia Museum of Art for a creative family outing at one of the country's largest art museums.

What Philly kid doesn't love a romp up the Rocky Steps? It's a rite of passage to run up those iconic stairs and strike a victorious pose--but the real question is when was the last time you went inside to see the astounding art collection behind that famous facade? To take that a step (ha!) further, have you ventured into those glorious galleries with kids in tow? Though art museums aren't always the most obvious spot for young kids, the Philadelphia Museum of Art is hands-down our family's museum of choice, where you'll find some of the city's most creative kids' programs and engaging educators at a place that transcends age. Did I mention kids are always...FREE?

Here are all of the things we love about visiting the Philadelphia Museum of Art with kids, including a list of some of our favorite galleries, programs, and insider tips. Visit our Guide to Philly Museums for more reviews like this, and browse our list of 50 indoor places to explore when it's too cold or rainy outside, featuring museums, playspaces, and more.

Those eight crazy nights are approaching and we’ve got everything you need to make your Hanukkah a whole latke (sorry) fun. For my family, Hanukkah is more than the Jewish footprint in the holiday season. Mixed in with those dreidel spins are lessons to be learned about having pride in our Jewish identity. From the songs and stories to the gifts and gelt, here are eight awesome ways to celebrate Hanukkah and make your Jewish festival of lights lit. (Again, sorry!)

For more ways to celebrate this holiday season with your family at home, creating new traditions and memories that last a lifetime, check out our Guide to Holiday Fun for Kids.