Homemade Bubble Mixture and Wands

One of my favorite past-times this summer, has to be blowing bubbles with my son in our backyard. Seeing his face light up as he blows and pops the bubbles – is priceless! Those deep-belly laughs are the best.

It’s so easy {and cheap} to make this bubble solution at home. YES I could easily buy it at any store during the summer but I loved that fact that I could include my son in the creating process {and he thought he was a “big boy” because of it!}

Together we measured and poured the three simple ingredients together. Then he was put in charge of stirring the solution, while I made the homemade bubble wands with pipe-cleaners and pony beads. Once we were both done, we headed out to the backyard to play w/our new creations. It’s the little things that make life fun!

Bubble Solution:
* 4 cups warm water
* 1 cup dish soap
* 2 tbsp glycerin {found in the first aid section of most stores}
* Storage container {I used a large mason jar}

Mix all your supplies together with a stirrer and use like you normally would. I’ve read people allow the solution to sit overnight – but I didn’t have problems using it right away.

Bubble Wands:
* Pipe-cleaners
* Pony Beads

Fold your pipe cleaner and make a loop in the center. Do a few twists to secure. {It will look somewhat like a fish} String the pony beads to create a handle, as well as making sure the pipe cleaner doesn’t come apart.

If you enjoy this fun kid activities – you may also enjoy these fun OUTDOOR activities:
Fly Swatter Painting
Rubber Paint Painting
Smashin’ Ice Fun