Bubbles

Warm and sunny days are finally upon us and we couldn't be happier! Spending evenings on the front porch with my girls and even a few extra neighborhood kids is pretty much perfect. Sometimes they toss a ball around, draw with sidewalk chalk, or blow bubbles. Because guys, you are never too old for bubbles!

I recently bought a big bubble wand and solution for my girls. I have never seen bubbles so big and the solution really makes them last a long time. I'm telling you, this thing is AWESOME! Bubble making has become a nightly thing and bonus...squeaky clean kiddos!

We are all so happy that summer is right around the corner and I am looking forward to many more bubble filled days to come. 

Happy Friday! 

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Bubbles!

If there is one thing that is a must for outside fun at our house, it's BUBBLES! They're super cheap and Stella can be entertained forever with them. Especially now that she is older and can do it herself without spilling them too much.

I'm so glad that I no longer have to blow them until I become light-headed!

{Beat the Heat} Painting with Water

There is a heat wave here and finding ways to beat the heat and combat boredom can be tricky. But when all else fails...just add water! This activity is so simple yet the kids love it! Just grab a few paint brushes, fill a bucket with water and let them paint anything and everything they desire. No worries if they paint each other...it's only water!

 

Bubble Snake Maker

Bubbles are a staple for summertime fun at our house and there are many different ways to use them. This is one of our favorites! We have been making bubble snake makers for the past few years and the kids never get tired of using them.

Cut the bottom off an empty soda bottle.
Attach a washcloth to the bottom with a rubber band.
Dip the washcloth into some bubble solution and blow through the top.
Of course there is usually a competition to see who can blow the longest bubble snake!

Homemade Sidewalk Paint

My girls love to paint on anything they can and that includes the sidewalks surrounding our house. The recipe for this paint couldn’t be simpler: 1/4 cup cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cup of water and some food coloring. Super simple and tons of fun!

When the paint dries it looks just like it would if it was drawn with sidewalk chalk and it washes away with water!

A Day Enjoying Nature

Sunday, the weather was beautiful so we decided to spend the day outdoors. We went to a state park and had a picnic. This is something we do every year during fall. The colors were so vivid , the air so fresh, and the sights were better than anything we could have seen back at home watching television. The fresh air and hiking made for some very tired kiddos on the way home, but it was well worth it!

Sidewalk Paint

This is always a big hit with my kids. They could do this for hours. Just combine 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1/4 cup water. and 6-8 drops of food coloring. Give them a bunch of paint brushes and turn them loose on the sidewalk. The paint dries to look just like a sidewalk chalk creation!