Alternatives to using food coloring for kids activities
We do a lot of activities that seem to use food coloring in our house - making play doh, playing with colored vinegar and baking soda, etc. Food coloring seems to be pretty pricey in our local grocery stores, though - or for one of those little boxes with the 4 colors.
What other choices do I have? How can add color to things without expensive food coloring?
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I don't know where you can find food coloring in bulk, but a good replacement for food coloring in almost any craft that calls for it, is liquid watercolor. The extra advantage is you have more color options this way. Here is a link to a discount supply company that sells liquid watercolors. I have never seen them on a store shelf, but they can be ordered through this link. Or go to discountschoolsupply.com and do a search for "liquid watercolor".
Have you considered making your own? Some colors are really easy to make (yellow=turmeric powder, red=beets, etc.) but other colors are not too bad either. You avoid using too many chemicals/by products and it iss CHEAP! (1 cup of produce = 4oz of food coloring)
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