By Colleen Rowe

Kids have been blowing soap bubbles for centuries. There’s evidence that as far back as the 17th-century, Flemish children were blowing soap bubbles with clay pipes. Of course, things have changed a bit since then - and even since many of us were kids. Here are seven reasons to reconsider getting back into bubbles!

1.    They are simple to use! Once you show a young child how to blow bubbles, they are hooked.

2.    Fun for larger gatherings! If you’ve got a large group of kids, fill up a big bucket with bubble soap water, and in seconds, you’ll see the kids crowding around.

3.    Size matters! Kids love the satisfaction of blowing big and bigger and even bigger bubbles. And today, there are various wands of different shapes ans sizes for kids to try.

4.    They are inexpensive!  Whether you choose a compact bottle that small children can hold or an industrial-size bottle to accomodate larger bubble wands, bubbles are budget-friendly

5.    They are easy to clean up! POP! They are all gone! (Well, that’s assuming there is no spilling.)

6.    They are fun for aunts! Blowing bubbles is a great stress reliever. Haven’t tried it in years? Go blow some bubbles right now and see how you feel.

7.    The ideas are endless! Check out Pinterest for some fabulously fun ideas!

Published: September 3, 2014
Photo by Colleen Rowe