Bubbles always remind me of summer. It’s probably because I remember running through the yard, wand in hand, trailing a huge, glistening bubble behind me. Ahh to be a kid again!
Whether you want to relive the good ol’ days, recreate those memories for your own kids (or grandkids), or just want to brush up on your bubble-making skills, the recipes below have something for you. And if you thought the only way to make bubbles was with soap and water, boy, are you in for a treat!
1. Basic Bubbles
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Let’s start off easy…mix one cup of water and one tablespoon of dish soap.
2. Deluxe Bubbles
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Getting a little more wild with this one: dissolve a half cup of sugar in four cups of warm water. Once the sugar is fully mixed in, stir in a half a cup of dishwashing soap.
3. Crazy Deluxe Bubbles
The name says it all! Mix a cup of warm water, one tablespoon of glycerin, a teaspoon of white sugar, and two tablespoons of liquid dish soap.
4. Jell-O Bubbles
These bubbles will smell SO good! Mix equal parts of Jell-O powder and dishwashing liquid with between eight and ten parts water!
5. Tear-Free Bubbles
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These are perfect for even the tiniest of tykes. Mix three quarters of a cup of water, three tablespoons of corn syrup, and a quarter cup of tear-free shampoo together.
6. Colorful Bubbles
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Add some color to your bubbles by mixing one and a quarter cups of water, a third cup of dishwashing liquid, one drop of food coloring, and two teaspoons of sugar.
7. Non-Toxic Bubbles
To make natural, non-toxic bubbles, simply mix a quarter cup of natural biodegradable dish detergent, a teaspoon of glycerine, and one cup of water together.
And now it’s time to blow some bubbles and have some fun!
(via Baby Savers)
These recipes are super simple and will ensure hours and hours of quality bubble time. Be sure to give them all a shot this season, before it gets cold again!
