Summer is all about having fun, relaxing, and playing and blowing bubbles is a perfect way to do this. Unfortunately, those little bubble containers are messy, don’t last very long and don’t allow for a lot of experimentation. Large containers are inordinately expensive. For example, a 64 ounce container of Gazillion Bubbles mix costs $9.99 at Target. Why not make tons of the stuff yourself and treat the whole neighborhood to a bubble blast?
Simply mix 2/3 cup Joy or Dawn dishwashing liquid with 1 gallon of water and 3 Tablespoons of corn syrup. (Yes, most recipes say to mix it with glycerin but corn syrup works just as well and you probably have it on hand.) Mix it together gently and let it sit overnight uncovered (or covered lightly with a clean dishtowel to prevent dust, pet hair etc from getting into it). Make bubble wands out of pipe cleaners, wire coat hangers, Tupperware lids, strings and straws, found items etc. If you have older kids who are curious about the science of bubbles, check out the San Francisco Exploratorium on-line.
Simply mix 2/3 cup Joy or Dawn dishwashing liquid with 1 gallon of water and 3 Tablespoons of corn syrup. (Yes, most recipes say to mix it with glycerin but corn syrup works just as well and you probably have it on hand.) Mix it together gently and let it sit overnight uncovered (or covered lightly with a clean dishtowel to prevent dust, pet hair etc from getting into it). Make bubble wands out of pipe cleaners, wire coat hangers, Tupperware lids, strings and straws, found items etc. If you have older kids who are curious about the science of bubbles, check out the San Francisco Exploratorium on-line.
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