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Wet and Wild Summer Fun

Splurging on a summer pass to the community pool may not be an affordable option for some families.  Fortunately, there are a number of ways to keep cool when the mercury soars without breaking the bank. The following simple projects prove that splashtastic fun can be had by kids of all ages with a simple garden hose and a few inexpensive household items: Water Balloon Piñata Materials: Package of water balloons String Garden hose Small plastic funnel Plastic baseball bat Directions: Fill up the water balloons using the funnel and hose.  Keep in mind that the more water you add … Continue reading →

Fun with Bubbles

While simply blowing bubbles is a fun activity, especially for small children who tend to be fascinated by them, bubbles can also be a lot of fun for the entire family. Even I enjoy a good game of bubble tag once in awhile, or a bubble-blowing contest, and I’m not exactly a kid any more. Bubble tag is a simple game in which the person who is “it” chases everybody else around blowing bubbles at them. The first person to be touched by a bubble becomes “it.” You can also have bubble relays. Your entire family with be out of … Continue reading →

Let’s Make Bubbles!

You can usually find reasonably priced bubbles at the store, but you can also make your own. It’s fun to do, and if you know hot to make your own, you never have to worry about running out. Use clean, plastic containers with lids to store your bubble solution. Empty plastic spice jars work great, and short, wide-mouthed containers are a good choice for little children. They don’t spill as easily, and the wide opening makes it easier for little hands to insert the bubble wand. Here are some bubble recipes: Super Simple Bubbles Ingredients: 4 tablespoons dishwashing liquid 1 … Continue reading →

Little Tikes Bubble Bellies

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Of course my daughter will never have an end to her toy collection, especially since my in-laws were in town. My father-in-law thought it would be fun to get my daughter a bubble toy. He picked out a Little Tikes Bubble Bellies character named Bubble Pup. Pushing my apprehension and thoughts of bubble soap all over my carpet aside, I allowed him to give her the toy. We actually had quite a bit of fun. Each Bubble Bellies toy requires two “AA” batteries (not included) and comes with an eight fluid ounce bottle of bubble solution. Each character has a … Continue reading →