Do you remember the fun you had as a child blowing bubbles?  Then it would make since to think that your child would have the same fun and excitement.  What about the added enjoyment they will have when you join in the fun.  You can have your own contest to see who can blow the biggest bubble.  Maybe you will want to see who can blow the most bubbles.  How about just watching them drift around aimlessly.

Blowing bubbles is something you can do weather you are inside, or outside.  It is not expensive and can bring hours of entertainment.  Out side or anywhere, the sun hits the bubbles will fascinate your child as the colors of the rainbow appear.  It will give you something to talk about while blowing the bubbles.  Why do the colors of the rainbow appear?  How many different colors do they see or can they name?  How far will they drift off before the pop?

One of the most amazing things about blowing bubbles is the fact that you can make your own bubble solution.  Making your own bubbles could not be easier!  You can use liquid Dish soap and a bit of water to do this.  All you would need is a bubble wand, which you could create out of a bit of thin wire.  Those left over Easter egg wire dippers would be excellent for this.  A container for the bubbles could simply be a bowl, or plastic container for that matter.  There you go you are all set.

For smaller children, try picking up some “tear free” shampoo to create your bubble mixture.  Do remember that the more “foamy” a liquid soap is the lower quality your bubble mixture will be though.  Another good liquid soap to use is the one you us for a bubble bath.  Now, to create your own bubbles, simply take 1/15 cup of liquid soap mixed with 1 cup of water inside whatever container you want to use.  A container with a sealable lid would make a good choice if you plan to save them for later.

Adding a little glycerin, sugar, or corn syrup to the bubble mixtures of liquid soap and water will give you even better results.  Adding the corn syrup, sugar, or glycerin seems to make the bubbles last a little longer.

For even more bubble recipes, check out these websites: http://www.kidsdomain.com/craft/bubbles1.html,
http://bubbleblowers.com/homemade.html.