I do admit, I dont like playdough. i take it out about twice ayear. the kids really enjoy it and when it comes out they jump up and down for joy. (probly bcause they NEVER get it at my house) there is just something about trying to separate all the colors back to the containers and getting on my hands and knees under the table to pick up all the random tiny color speck of dough off the floor before it gets tracked to the living room carpet. Not to mention then having to check their clothes because you know at least 3 out of the six sat on a wadd and have it stuck to the a$% of their pants, which will be on my couch next. and also cleaning under their fingernails for the many colors. oooh dont forget watching for them to take a taste!!! you always seem to have at least one in the crowd who wants to see what it tastes like! "it's smells so good, must taste good too!" yah, my nemesis is definately PLAYDOUGH!!!!