Make & Play eBook

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Featuring 40 easy-to-follow, natural and fun recipes, Make & Play is written for kids, tested by kids, and designed to be made by kids! Not only will they love watching the fizzy bath bombs explode, and playing with the sticky spotty goop, but they’ll have a blast during the DIY process. Whether they’re aged 5 (with a little help) or 12, the kids are guaranteed to have hours of natural, planet-and human-friendly fun!

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Meet the author, Krissy Ballinger

“I wrote Make & Play for the little legends in our lives. These children are our future change-makers and planet protectors. Through creativity and play, we can gently introduce big ideas – like sustainability, mindfulness, and conscious choices – without losing the joy of being a kid.”

Big Fun with a Lighter Footprint

Make & Play isn’t just a book – it’s a movement toward a more mindful, creative and eco-friendly childhood. Let’s raise little humans who find magic in homemade goop, flubber and paint, and confidence in knowing they can make things from scratch.

40 engaging, hands-on, sensory DIY recipes for kids!

✨ Say bye to pricey plastic crafts, and hello to simple, sustainable sensory activities using everyday ingredients.

🧠 Encourage hands-on learning and mindful fun with activities designed for curious minds aged 5–12.

🎨 From goop to chalk, flubber to fizz – this book is full of delightful recipes that bring joy and purpose to play.

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Happy Honey Lip Polish

Choc Mint Lip Balm

Good Enough to Eat Scrub

Choc Mud Face Mask

Mess-Around Make-Up

Sizzle & Soak

Berry Scrub

Doughnut Moisturising Bars

Friendly Fragrance

Colour Explosion Bath Bombs

Funny Face Bath Bombs

Bath Bomb Paint

Fizzing Bath Dust

Relaxing Bath Salts

Watermelon Scrub Cubes

Wobbly Jelly Soap

Soapy Dough

Layered Soapy Icy Poles

Buried Treasure Soap

Colourful Carnival Zinc Stick

Face-Friendly Paint

Paper Paint

Watercolour Paint Palette

Glossy Sugar Paint

Puffy Paint

Simple Soapy Crayons

Driveway Clay Chalk

Treasure Egg

Fossil Excavation

Stretchy Spotty Sticky Goop

Rubber Flubber

Fun Dough

Cocoa Shaping Sand

Sand-Not-Sand

Melting Putty

Foaming Sludge

Salt Dough Shapes

Garden Stew

Leafetti Confetti

Frozen Fun

Ready to dive into some DIY fun? Click here for a handy guide to the ingredients you’ll need to get started!

Format: Softcover & digital eBook

Pages: 128 (215x250mm)

Language: English

Published: September 2020

Publisher: Krissy Ballinger

ISBN: 9780648173229 | 9780648173243

Hardcover: $24.95

eBook: $14.95

Bundle: $34.90

Watch us make Goop! 👀

Readers’ Favorite five star review: Amy Louise Hill from Readers’ Favorite reviews Make & Play by Krissy Ballinger, saying that the book is “jam-packed with engaging and interesting activities as well as how to clean up after, which parents will surely love! So if you are stuck for ways to keep your child entertained, then pick up a copy of this incredible book. There is so much to do and learn, and it has the potential of keeping children excited and entertained for days or even weeks!”

Let’s make. Let’s play. Let’s grow creative, conscious minds…

One natural recipe at a time 🎨

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Katie

A great idea for kids birthday party gifts!

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Jen

Oh my gosh where to start.. This book is worth its weight in gold! This book has opened so many doorways to me and has been the basis of my self care recipes now for the last few years. Super easy to understand and follow and gave me a really good basic understanding of loads of different ingredients in a clear and concise way. I consult this book still on A regular basis. I cannot RECOMMEND this book enough if you are looking to cut out toxins from your everyday life - which by now everyone should be as its very clear we are being bombarded with huge amounts of toxins on a daily basis. If you want to start somewhere, this is it!!

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Es

After experiencing the transformative impact of Krissy Ballinger's previous works on our home, I was incredibly excited to get my hands on 'Make and Play' – and it has absolutely delivered! This book has quickly become a fun part of our family's connection times, providing hours of engaging activities for my kids and I. What sets 'Make and Play' apart, and what I truly adore about it, is the emphasis on creating activities and engaging with safe, natural ingredients. As a parent who has become acutely aware of chemical sensitivities (especially after my own experiences with contact allergies), knowing that my children are playing with materials free from questionable additives and harsh chemicals brings immense peace of mind. The projects are imaginative, easy to follow, and utilise everyday ingredients, turning what might seem like mundane items into magical tools for creative engagement. We've made everything from vibrant playdough to natural paints. Each activity sparking joy and encouraging genuine, screen-free participation. 'Make and Play' isn't just about the end product; it's about the process, the shared laughter, and the valuable time spent together. It fosters creativity, encourages problem-solving, and provides endless opportunities for hands-on learning in a safe environment. If you're a parent looking to inject more creativity, fun, and natural play into your children's lives – and, most importantly, have the confidence that they're engaging with safe, homemade creations – then 'Make and Play' is an absolute must-have.