Wednesday, February 22, 2012

The Bubble Solution

Almost all of our snow melted today.  One day we had half a foot covering everything and the roads were a sheet of ice, and then the next... whoa!  I don't think spring has come yet to our corner of the globe, but it sure has in other places.  Spring means outdoor play and outdoor play means... bubbles!

Bubble solution is a quick and easy thing to make at home.  I love this recipe because the addition of sugar (isn't that a funny secret ingredient?) makes the bubbles more elastic and last longer than bubbles made with just diluted dish soap or shampoo.  To make wands, twist pipe cleaners into loops.  You can also use straws, strawberry baskets, slotted spoons, and just about anything with a hole in it to make bubbles.  Use your imagination.

Bubble Solution
1/3 cup dish soap or baby shampoo
1 1/4 cups water
2 tsp sugar
1 drop food coloring (for fun and to help you identify the mystery liquid)

Combine ingredients and pour into an unbreakable bottle (like a large vitamin bottle or tub).  You can use it straight from the bottle or pour it into a pan for young children to use.

2 comments:

Sharon said...

This is awesome! Amelia LOVES bubbles. We'll definitely put this one to use.

Sharon said...

We ran out of bubbles in the middle of a fun outdoor moment. What to do? Look up my friend Heather's recipe for bubbles . . . and have more bubbles in a jiffy - thanks!

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