For the Kids - DIY Bubble Solution

My kids love blowing bubbles. They love it so much that we go through gallons of bubble solution each summer. With winter now slowly (painfully slowly) making its exit from the northern hemisphere, bubble solution has begun popping up on store shelves, and with it the refrain "Mommy, can we get bubbles." Over the winter, I came across a recipe for homemade bubble solution. In an effort to save money, along with my ears (temper tantrums over not having a bubble store in my kitchen are no fun), I figured why not have my own bubble 'store' indeed. 

To make your own bubble solution, I can guarantee you that you already have all you need in your cupboard. If you don't, it won't cost you a fortune to get it. The bubbles come out big and beautiful. I've found that they work better if the solution has cooled completely before you use it. I've saved many of the bubble wands from previous bottles, but you can always make a few out of pipe cleaners. Just bend pipe cleaners around cookie cutters or various shapes, and wrap the extra wire around the stick portion to hold in place.You can also make some bubble blowers by lining up some straws together and wrapping around with tape. An extra 15 minutes of craft time is always a good thing.

DIY Bubble Solution

2 1/2 cups hot water

1/2 cup light corn syrup

1/2 cup liquid dish soap

Add 1/2 cup light corn syrup to the hot water and whisk well until it is dissolved. Slowly add the 1/2 cup liquid dish soap, and whisk well. Pour the bubble solution into a bottle or a container with a lid.  

Now, go outside and enjoy some good old fashioned bubble blowing with your kids. You're sure to have a blast! 

Ash :)