bubbles

This time it's OK for your child to blow bubbles in her drink! With only a few ingredients you probably already have around the house, your lil one will make beautiful and dreamy bubble prints that turn into great book covers, handmade cards, or decorations for her room. Messy, yes, but that makes this project even more fun — and perfect for a sunny Summer afternoon! Take things outdoors and make cleanup as easy as a hose down.

Keep reading to find out how to get in on the bubbly fun.

In show business, they tell actors to steer clear of kids and pets because they steal the show. Well, that's certainly the case here! The only thing that could make a baby giggling nonstop any cuter is an adorable dog trying to eat soap bubbles. This video is all kinds of adorable!

Spring has sprung and with that comes afternoons at the park, lines at the ice cream truck and a bottle of bubbles in every mama's diaper bag. For reasons that no one seems to be able to explain, lil ones gravitate to bubbles like a fashionista does to a sale sign. They are used to conclude gym and music classes and are a goody bag staple for tots of all ages.

To celebrate the transition to Spring, the nation's leading bubble makers have declared this National Bubble Week and are hosting events at children's museums throughout the week. While there are plenty of commercial bubble products on the market, making a homemade solution is quick, inexpensive and can be used to refill your wee one's favorite Dora container (especially after she accidentally knocks it over).

• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons light karo syrup
• 4 tablespoons dishwashing liquid (Joy is supposed to be the best)

For some fun bubble toys, check out our picks below.