9 Fun Birthday Ideas and Activities for Kids

Bubbles can easily entertain younger kids for hours, but these homemade giant bubble makers included on Happy Hooligans are a fun pick for all ages! To get started, Mom Jackie recommends making your own giant bubble solution with her recipe of glycerine, baking powder, cornstarch, water and Dawn dish soap.

For the giant bubble “wands,” Jackie took two straws with yarn threaded through in a large square. For goody bag treats, consider hitting up the dollar store for bubble wands, or packaging some of your homemade bubble solution for use throughout the summer.