Snow Fun!

If you were like me, and were a slacker about putting away the sand toys at the end of summer, don't fret! You can use those sand toys and buckets to make some pretty cool snow castles.

My daughter actually came up with the idea when she filled just one small bucket with snow and realized she could make snow castles. We pulled out a few of our other small buckets and sand castle shapes and built in the snow for a while. I think snow packs even better than wet sand!

Millions and Jillions of Bubbles!

We did this awesome bubble blower a little while ago, but it continues to be a huge hit!  I saw it in a past issue of Family Fun Magazine and just had to give it a try. 

To make this bubble blower you need an empty water or soda bottle, a rubber band, a thin wash cloth or piece of fabric, a shallow bowl and dish soap.

First, you cut the bottom of the bottle off and attach the washcloth to the bottom with a rubber band.  Second, you fill your bowl with a good squirt of dish soap and some water.

Dip the bottom of the bottle into the soapy water and then blow into the top of the bottle (be sure not to suck air in while your mouth is on the bottle or you might just inhale some bubbles).  The result is like a huge bubble snake - very cool!

Give it a try this weekend and tell me how it goes.  I promise you and your kids will LOVE this one!