No-Spill Bubble Wand Hack Story

No-Spill Bubble Wand Hack

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I never buy the bubble wands! I know better. Early on in my parenting journey, I thought those giant bubble wands looked fun. They had to be a favorite, right?

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One time, I even took a few of them on vacation with us. I thought a giant bubble wand would be fun for my kids to play with on the beach.

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Those fun-looking bubble wands do nothing but lead to upset and tears – all while your child’s bubble mixture sits spilled out on the ground.

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My kiddos have continued to receive them as gifts from relatives and as party favors at get-togethers and celebrations.

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One day while I was outside with my little girls who were begging to play with the new Minnie Mouse bubble wands their grandmother had gifted them.

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The water bottles were sitting on our patio tables at just the right height for my little girls to hold onto them with their hands.

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Leave the bottles on the table, girls. See how they help bubble wands stand up tall? Okay, keep your hands on your own bubbles.

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It may not be the perfect solution in every situation that involves this common parenting dilemma.

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In fact, you may even still have a spill or two somewhere in the process (especially if your child refuses to leave the water bottle on the patio table).

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This quick and simple in-the-moment idea sure did help to reduce the spilled-bubble drama that is so often associated with these bubble wands.

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