Inspired by Bartholomew and the Oobleck by Dr. Seuss,

this fun and easy at home science experiment only requires three ingredients and is fun for kids to make and play with! 

“The Oobleck taught us that beauty can be found in simplicity. We don’t always need fancy things to be happy.” -Bartholomew and the Oobleck

Oobleck

noun. Oo·​bleck ˈü-ˌblek. : a mixture of corn starch and water that behaves like a liquid when at rest and like a solid when pressure is applied.

A quick tap on the surface of Oobleck will make it feel hard, because it forces the cornstarch particles together.

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DIY Oobleck

Ingredients

• 2 Cups cornstarch
• 1 Cup water
• 5-10 Drops of green food coloring

Instructions

• Add 1 cup of water to a measuring cup then add the green food coloring. I start with 5 drops and if you want it darker add a few more. Mix it with a spoon until fully colored.
• In a large bowl or rectangular container combine the cornstarch and colored water.
• At first, it will be thick but slowly add more water if needed. I think it is easier- and more fun- to mix it up with your hands!
• Now you have ooey gooey, oh so fun, Oobleck to play with!

Notes

You can store in a resealable bag or container. Add a little water if it gets dried out. 

Only 3 simple pantry ingredients needed!

Add 1 cup of water to a measuring cup then add the green food coloring. 

I start with 5 drops and if you want it darker add a few more. Mix it with a spoon until fully colored. 

In a large bowl or rectangular container combine the cornstarch and colored water. 

At first, it will be thick but slowly add more water if needed. 

I think it is easier- and more fun- to mix it up with your hands! 

My slime lovin’ girls had so much fun making this craft!

Now you have ooey gooey, oh so fun, Oobleck to play with!

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“The Oobleck showed us the importance of respecting nature.

When we try to control it, we often end up causing more harm than good.” – Bartholomew and the Oobleck

I always enjoy reading the book to the girls that goes with the crafts.

We really like this funny book and it’s a great read while the kids make the Oobleck. 

“That oobleck’s gooey! It’s gummy! It’s like glue!”  – Bartholomew and the Oobleck

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It’s Dr. Seuss’s birthday and we are celebrating all week long at home. This means it’s the perfect time to share some of our favorite Suess themed party details!

This roundup features all the Dr. Seuss party ideas you need for school events, story time, movie night, and birthday parties!

Check out over 85 food and drink recipes, crafts, activities, and decorations in this fun collection below.

Food & Drinks:

1. One Fish Two Fish Dr. Seuss Rice Krispy Treats – Brooklyn Active Mama

2. Cat In The Hat Pizza – Our Crazy Adventures in Autismland

3. One Fish Two Fish Rice Krispies Treats – The Gingerbread House

4. Dr. Seuss Inspired Truffula Tree Treats – Unique Gifter

5. Green Eggs and Ham Quiche – For the Love of Food

6. Dr. Seuss Green Eggs And Ham Cookies – Oh My Creative

7. Red Fish Blue Fish Jello Cups – For the Love of Food

8. Dr. Seuss Truffula Tree Pretzel Rods – Mom Does Reviews

9. Thing 1 & Thing 2 Cupcakes – Hezzi D’s Books and Cooks

10. Green Eggs and Ham Omelet – For the Love of Food

11. Horton Hears a Who Marshmallow Pops – Divine Lifestyle

12. Cat in the Hat Mocktail – 3 Boys and a Dog

13. Dr. Seuss Green Hot Chocolate Bombs (Grinch or Green Eggs & Ham) – Movie Nights at Home

14. The LORAX Truffula Tree Cupcakes – For the Love of Food

15. Grinch Truffles – Semi Homemade Kitchen

16. Cat in the Hat Fruit Snack Skewers – For the Love of Food

17. Easy Dr. Seuss Cat in the Hat Snack – Modern Mom Life

18. Cat in the Hat Cone Cupcakes – Mom Does Reviews

19. Green Grinch Hot Chocolate – For the Love of Food

20. Easy Grinch Cinnamon Rolls – Modern Mom Life

21. “Put Me in the Zoo” Bark – Mom Does Reviews

22. Grinched Eggs – For the Love of Food

23. The Lorax Orange Lemonade – 3 Boys and a Dog

24. The Lorax Marshmallow Pops – Divine Lifestyle

25. Grinch Snack Mix – For the Love of Food

26. Dr Seuss Put Me In The Zoo Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes – Easy Family Recipe Ideas

27. Grinch Jello Parfaits – For the Love of Food

28. The Lorax Cake Pops – Bakerella

29. Dr Seuss Green Eggs Pretzels – Dazzling Daily Deals

30. Grumpy Grinch Punch – For the Love of Food

31. Dr Seuss Cat in the Hat Oreo Cookies – The Inspiration Edit

32. Grinch Cookie Dip – Movie Nights at Home

33. Grinch Windowpane Cookies – Ann’s Entitled Life

34. Grinch Donuts – For the Love of Food

35. Cat in the Hat Strawberries ‘n Cream Push Pops – Mom Endeavors

36. Cat in The Hat Marshmallow Pops – Divine Lifestyle

37. Green Eggs and Ham Pretzel Snacks – For the Love of Food

38. One Fish Two Fish Popcorn Munch – Mom Endeavors

39. Lorax Veggie Tray – Desert Chica

40. Dr Seuss Green Eggs Pudding – For the Love of Food

41. Dr. Seuss Pink Ink Drink – Mom Endeavors

Decorations:

1. DIY Dr. Seuss Book Wreath – Legally Crafty Blog

2. Dr. Seuss The Lorax Pencil Holder – Modern Mom Life

3. DIY Dr. Seuss Seussville Sign – Drugstore Divas

4. Oh, The Places You’ll Go Decoration – Gina Tepper

5. DIY Truffula Trees – Fun 365

6. DIY Dr. Seuss Thing 1 Thing 2 Photo Frames – Creativity Cynchronicity

7. Grinchmas Printable Sign and Tags – For the Love of Food

8. Dr. Seuss Party Centerpiece – Frog Prince Paperie

9. DIY Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax Centerpiece – Drugstore Divas

10. Wonky Dr. Seuss Inspired Wreath – Ann’s Entitled Life

11. Thing 1 and Thing 2 Flower Pots – Crafting Cheerfully

12. Grinch Printable Popcorn Boxes – For the Love of Food

13. Oh the Places You’ll Go Door Decoration – Fun 365

14. Dr. Seuss Book Page Pennant Banner – Bombshell Bling

15. DIY The Cat In The Hat Centerpiece – Drugstore Divas

16. DIY Dr. Seuss Pinwheels in 15 Minutes or Less – Weekend Craft

17. The Grinch Inspired Wreath DIY – Ann’s Entitled Life

18. Dr. Seuss Framed Truffula Trees – Creative Cynchronicity

Games, Crafts & Activities:

1. Thing 1 and Thing 2 Handprint Craft – A Little Pinch of Perfect

2. Thing 1 and Thing 2 Pencil Craft – Rediscovered Families

3. Dr. Seuss-Inspired Bingo Game Your Kids Will Love – Rock Your Homeschool

4. Fork Painted Thing 1 Thing 2 Craft – Simple Everyday Mom

5. Fun Lorax Truffula Tree Craft Fork Painting for Kids – Darcy and Brian

6. Horton Hears A Who Clover Craft – For the Love of Food

7. Dr. Seuss Cat in the Hat Bath Bombs – Happiness is Homemade

8. Lorax Papercraft Puppet – Frosting & Glue

9. Lorax Paper Plate Craft – Our Crazy Adventures in Autismland

10. Free Printable Dr. Seuss Color By Number Printables – Simple Everyday Mom

11. DIY Oobleck Seuss Slime Recipe – For the Love of Food

12. Cat In The Hat Solo Cup Party Hat Craft – Our Crazy Adventures in Autismland

13. The Grinch Free Printable Wordsearch – Christmas Countdown

14. Free Printable Dr. Seuss Bingo – Artsy Fartsy Mama

15. Grinch Movie Bingo and Printable Popcorn Boxes – For the Love of Food

16. Thing 1 Thing 2 DIY Bookmarks – Creative Cynchronicity

17. DIY Grinch Slime – Crafts by Amanda

18. Cat In The Hat Paper Plate Craft – Simple Everyday Mom

19. Fun Red Fish Blue Fish Cork Painting Canvas Craft – Jinxy Kids

20. Grinch Dust Printable Tags – For the Love of Food

21. DIY Grinch Ornaments – A Country Girl’s Life

22. Toilet Paper Tube Lorax Colouring Craft – Frugal Mom Eh

23. EASY Horton Hears a Who Craft – Leap of Faith Crafting

24. Free Printable Dr. Seuss Jokes – Artsy Fartsy Mama

25. Lorax Paper Bag Puppet – Our Crazy Adventures in Autismland

26. Thing 1 Thing 2 Pencils Craft – Creative Cynchronicity

27. The Lorax Handprint Craft – Simplistically Living

28. Fox in Socks Activity & Printable – Two Pink Peonies
 

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Here’s a fun and easy treat that kids will love inspired by the classic Green Eggs and Ham children’s book ! Perfect for serving during Dr. Seuss Week, classroom parties, and library story times. 

Throwback of my girls reading Green Eggs and Ham with Dad and enjoying a themed meal!

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Green Eggs and Ham Pretzel Snacks

Makes 25 

Ingredients

• 25 white candy melts
• 25 Snaps Pretzels shaped like a square waffle
• 25 Green M&Ms

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
• Add pretzels in rows on a parchment lined baking sheet.
• Set a white candy melt on top of each pretzel.
• Bake for 1-2 minutes until softened but not runny and melted.
• Remove from oven and while the chocolate is still soft, press a green M&M (be sure the M logo is face down so you do not see it) into the center of each candy melt.
• Allow to set and cool completely before serving or wrapping up your treats.

Start with 3 ingredients: pretzel snaps, white candy melts, and green M&Ms. 

Separate everything out in the bowl so you (and your kiddos) can assemble your treats easily. 

Add pretzels in rows on a parchment lined baking sheet.

Set a white candy melt on top of each pretzel.

My cuties were always so eager to eat their treats and liked to watch it bake in the oven!

Bake at 325 degrees for 1-2 minutes until softened but not runny and melted. 

Remove from oven and while the chocolate is still soft, press a green M&M

(be sure the M logo is face down so you do not see it) into the center of each candy melt. 

Allow to set and cool completely before serving or wrapping up your treats for serving at parties or gifting to friends!

These bite size treats are also great for classroom parties and library story times. 

My girl is now 11 but when we first made this recipe and took these photos she was just a little thing! So sweet!

Sweet Ava loved her story time and fun treat!

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It’s Dr. Seuss Week and in honor of our favorite children’s book author I am sharing this adorable throwback recipe.

This easy pudding treat is shaped like a colorful green egg inspired by Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss.

Real green eggs and ham lunch with a story for my littles years ago!

We love this book and the moral of the story which is don’t make up your mind about something without trying it.

My little foodies have always been great with this!

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Green Eggs Pudding

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

• 3 oz box instant pudding mix I used pistachio
• 2 cups milk
• 4 vanilla wafer cookies
• colored sprinkles
• green food coloring optional

Instructions

• Add pudding mix and 2 cups cold milk to a large mixing bowl.
• Whisk well until combined. If you are using vanilla or a light color pudding you need to add food coloring now to make it green or just use pistachio flavor like I did!
• Place the bowl of pudding the fridge 5 minutes to set.
• When ready to serve, scoop about 1/2 cup onto a small plate, spreading it in a circle shape to make the "egg".
• Top with a vanilla wafer in the center of each plate of pudding as the "yolk".
• Add sprinkles all over and serve this treat to your hungry kiddos while you read them "Green Eggs and Ham".

I use 3oz pistachio instant pudding mix for this recipe.

Or you can use vanilla or another light colored flavor and add green food coloring too.

Make pudding according to package then add 1/2 cup to a small plate, spreading into a circle shape for the “egg”.

Top with a vanilla wafer in the center as the “yolk” and add sprinkles all over. 

This recipe is enough to make 4 plates. Serve and enjoy!

“I do so like green eggs and ham. Thank you! Thank you, Sam-I-am.” – Green Eggs and Ham

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Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!

Every year we celebrate Read Across America Week and Dr. Seuss week at school, the library, and many of our local community events. This year we decided to make festive cupcakes inspired by The Lorax, our favorite Dr. Seuss movie (based on the awesome book).

These colorful cotton candy topped cupcakes are easy to assemble and perfect for celebrating Dr Seuss week or a themed birthday party.

Stella and I love Dr Seuss books and movies! We had a great time at the library celebrating Dr Seuss’ birthday!

A few of our favorite Dr. Seuss books. Which is your favorite to read? 

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The Lorax Truffula Tree Cupcakes

Ingredients

• 1 dozen baked cupcakes I used orange
• 1 jar of colored frosting I used pink
• 1 bag of cotton candy I used multicolored mini packs
• 6 paper straws

Instructions

• Cool cupcakes completely then frost. You can use green frosting for "grass" or any fun bright colored frosting for The Lorax theme.
• Cut your paper straws in half.
• Break off sections of cotton candy and press lightly into a ball shape.
• Mold cotton candy on top of the top part of each straw as the "trees".
• Insert each tree into the center of each cupcake.
• Serve and enjoy your colorful treats in honor of Dr. Seuss!

I made these bright and delicious orange cupcakes from Trader Joes for this recipe. 

You can bake your own cupcakes or use store bought. This dessert is super easy to assemble!

Cool cupcakes completely then frost. You can use green frosting for “grass” or any fun bright colored frosting for The Lorax theme.

Cut your paper straws in half. 

Break off sections of cotton candy and press lightly into a ball shape.

Mold cotton candy on top of the top part of each straw as the “trees”. 

How cute are these Truffula Trees?!

Insert each tree into the center of each cupcake.

Serve and enjoy your colorful treats in honor of Dr. Seuss! 

Colorful, fun, and silly- just like the books by Dr. Seuss!

“Don’t give up. I believe in you all. A person’s a person. No matter how small.” ― Dr. Seuss, “Horton Hears a Who!”

Time for a movie and cupcakes to celebrate the weekend!

More library fun! We are lucky enough to have 5 local libraries we visit often. 

Green Eggs and Ham breakfast sandwiches on March 2nd.

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!

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Read Across America Day is March 2nd!

Dr. Seuss Week is a few days away so the girls and I made a fun snack inspired by one of our favorite Dr. Seuss books “Cat in the Hat”.

My daughter’s and I have been reading Dr. Seuss stories and watching the movies inspired by them for years and creating themed food makes story time and movie night even more fun!

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Dr. Seuss Fruit Skewers

Makes 6 skewers

Ingredients

• 1-2 Bananas peeled
• 6 large Strawberries stems removed
• 6 small powdered donuts donut holes or mini round donuts

Instructions

• Take the peeled banana and cut into slices. You may need 1 or 1 1/2 depending on size.
• Cut off the tip of each strawberry so it resembles the cone shape of the top of the hat.
• Slice remaining parts of the strawberries, you should have 3 flat slices per skewer.
• To make skewers: add a white powdered donut on the bottom of the skewer then layer on strawberry slice, banana, strawberry slice, banana, strawberry slice, banana, and top with the strawberry cone top.
• Repeat with remaining skewers, donuts, and fruit.
• Serve and enjoy!

I used three ingredients for the white and red Cat in the Hat top hat: bananas, strawberries, and mini donuts.

Any skewer or stick will work but I think wooden ones work best. 

This is an easy hands on activity for kids to help with!

My little cutie Ava loves Dr Seuss and loves sweet treats just as much! 

Take the peeled bananas and cut into slices.
Cut off the tip of each strawberry so it resembles the cone shape of the top of the hat.

Slice remaining parts of the strawberries, you should have 3 flat slices per skewer.

To make skewers: add a white powdered donut on the bottom of the skewer then layer on strawberry slice, banana,

strawberry slice, banana, strawberry slice, banana, and top with the strawberry cone top.

Repeat with remaining skewers, donuts, and fruit. 

Serve and enjoy!

“Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is youer than you. “ – Cat in the Hat   

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Happy Birthday to our favorite children’s book author, Dr. Seuss!

Celebrate by making one of these creative recipes inspired by Dr. Seuss books and the fun characters he created.

Also check out 85+ Dr. Seuss Party Ideas – Fun Food, Drinks, Crafts, Activities, and Decor!

1. Green Eggs and Ham Omelet – For the Love of Food

2. Grinch Hot Chocolate: Peppermint White Hot Chocolate – The Novice Chef Blog

3. Cat in the Hat Cupcake Cones – My Joy Filled Life

4. Cat in the Hat Ice Cream – Kitchen Fun with My Three Sons

5. The Lorax Orange Lemonade Mocktail – 3 Boys and a Dog

6. 1 Fish 2 Fish Rice Krispy Treats – Made in a Pinch

7. Grinched Eggs – For the Love of Food

8. Dr. Seuss Sneetches Cupcakes – Sweet Rose Studio

9. The Lorax’s Truffula Tree Treats – The Seasoned Mom

10. Cat in the Hat Snack Pops – On My Kids Plate

11. Grinch Jello Parfaits – For the Love of Food

12. Grinch Heart Macarons – What the Fork Food Blog

13. Grinch Pancakes – The Novice Chef Blog

14. Cat In The Hat Parfait – Operation 40K

15. Grinch Smoothie – Everything Juicing and Smoothies

16. Red Fish Blue Fish Jello Cups – For the Love of Food

17. Strawberry Banana Cat In The Hat Snack – A Worthey Read

18. One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish Candy Popcorn – Saving Dollars and Sense

19. Green Eggs and Spam Tacos – Midwexican

20. Dr. Seuss Healthy Pink Ink Drink – Mom Endeavors

21. Green Eggs and Ham Quiche – For the Love of Food

22. Cat in the Hat Cupcakes – Venture 1105

23. Dr Seuss Hat Cupcakes – The Typical Mom

24. Grinch Donuts – For the Love of Food

25. Thing 1 and Thing 2 Cookies – Whispered Inspirations

26. Thing One & Thing Two Dipped Strawberries – A Worthey Read

27. Grumpy Grinch Punch – For the Love of Food

28. Green Eggs and Ham Cookies – Oh My Creative

29. Dr. Seuss The Lorax Rice Krispies Pops – Mommy Musings

30. Cat in the Hat Snack Skewers – For the Love of Food

31. The Lorax Cake Pops – Bakerella

32. Green Eggs and Ham Pretzel Snacks – For the Love of Food

33. Cat in the Hat Inspired Strawberry Float Popsicles – Bombshell Bling

34. Green Eggs and Ham – Craft Play Learn

35. Green Eggs And Ham Pretzel Bites – Practically Functional

36. Cat in the Hat Pizza – Homemade Heather

37. Dr Seuss Green Eggs Pudding – For the Love of Food

38. Green Eggs and Ham Slice and Bake Cookies – The Monday Box

39. Scrambled Green Eggs and Ham – Platter Talk

40. The LORAX Truffula Tree Cupcakes – For the Love of Food

40. Cat in the Hat Cupcakes – Crayons and Cravings

41. Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast Casserole – Centsable Momma

42. Book Worms Fruit Snacks – For the Love of Food

43. Green Eggs and Ham Donuts – Crazy for Crust

44. Oh, The Places You’ll Go Dr. Seuss Cupcake – A Mom’s Impression

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To celebrate we made Red Fish Blue Fish Jello Cups for snack time today.

This easy treat is made with 2-3 ingredients and is inspired by one of our favorite books by the great Dr Seuss, One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish.

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Red Fish Blue Fish Jello Cups

Makes 8 individual treat cups

Ingredients

• 1 box {60z} Berry Blue Jello
• 1 4 oz pkg Swedish Fish {assorted colors}
• whipped cream {optional}

Instructions

• Prepare blue Jello according to package instructions.
• Once mixed, pour into 8 clear or paper cups.
• Place in the fridge to cool and set, at least an hour.
• Once ready to serve, top each Jello cup with 2-3 Swedish fish candies, pressing into the Jello.
• Optional : you can also add a dollop of whipped cream on top of the Jello and add the fish candy on top.

Stella enjoyed helping with this fun treat after we read the  book together! 

“Today you are you! That is truer than true! There is no one alive who is you-er than you!”

-Dr Seuss

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Happy Birthday to our favorite children’s book author, Dr Seuss!

Seuss Science Day at the Discovery Center children’s museum in Springfield.

Red Fish, Blue Fish craft.

My two book lovin’ cuties!

Can they get any cuter?!

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Green Eggs and Ham Quiche

Serves 6

Ingredients

• 1 frozen pie shell thawed
• 1 cup sliced deli ham diced
• 1 cup whole milk {or heavy cream}
• 6 eggs beaten
• 1 cup shredded gruyere or white cheddar cheese divided
• green food coloring as needed
• salt/white pepper to taste

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Whisk eggs and milk in a bowl. Add salt and pepper.
• Add 6 drops of green food coloring and whisk to combine.
• Add more if you want it darker and brighter.
• Sprinkle ham and half the cheese in the bottom of the pie crust.
• Pour egg mixture into the pie crust.
• Top with remaining 1/2 cup of cheese.
• Bake for 35-45 minutes or until set.
• Cool slightly then slice into 6 servings.

 

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