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Blow Away Bath Time Blues

September 11, 2012


Bath time isn’t always fun and bubbles. Have a toddler at your house and you know EXACTLY what I mean. Afterwards, I need a bath just to relax from the whole ordeal.

Remembering back, baths used to be fun right around the time we were going to music classes at Gymboree. The highlight being at the end of the class, when the teacher would bust out a bubble blower. Mini bubbles filled the room which magically tranquilized the tots.

I needed one. A mini bubble blower, that is. So I made one. And you can too to create instant bath time bliss!

1. Using an empty plastic water bottle cut off the top with an exacto knife.

2. Cut off the bottom portion. Discard the middle portion.

3. Trim off rough edges using scissors.

4. Thread a handful (~10) of plastic straws through the bottom (leaving about 2 inches in the inside) and out the top of the bottle.

5. Make sure straws are level. Trim leaving approximately 1 inch.

6. Fill the bottom portion with bubble bath or homemade bubbles. Dip into bubbles and blow!

  • Stefanie September 11, 2012 at 11:56 am

    I’m glad you found something that works! Great idea!

  • jaclyn @ www.lilmsadventures.blogspot.com September 11, 2012 at 2:35 pm

    Oh wow that looks like so much fun! going to try this over the weekend to keep the lil one entertained!! thanks for sharing

  • Marina September 11, 2012 at 3:00 pm

    Amazing idea! Def., will be doing this project tonight with the little man. He will love it.

  • Jennifer September 11, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    We are going to have to try this!

  • Courtney September 11, 2012 at 3:30 pm

    You’re so clever! I’ll have to save this for the day I have a toddler.

  • Chelsea September 11, 2012 at 3:33 pm

    I love this idea! After looking at your pictures I noticed your AMAZING nail color! What color is it and is it a gelish? Do you have any new ones for fall?

  • Leigh September 12, 2012 at 2:32 am

    Oh what a smart idea! Looks like you all are having fun! Great bath idea!

  • Alexandria Smith September 12, 2012 at 3:59 am

    Missy, you come up with the absolute best ideas! I love this!! You’re like a little, self-contained pinterest!

  • stephanie September 14, 2012 at 12:12 am

    ah. your kiddo posts make me so excited for our own little ones one day (: