Homemade Bubble Bath for the kids!!!

I think my kids favorite thing in the new house is the oversized jetted tub in the main bathroom. I can't keep them out of it! And what fun is a bath without tons of bubbles!? Needless to say I have been bubble bath by the gallon and it sure disappears fast!  And once we were out the kids just used their shampoo and had great results.

(yes, that's a sucker stick in his mouth)

I knew there had to be a way to make my own and save some dough so I started googling and found several different recipes that used shampoo.  I did some experimenting and played around with it a bit and here is my recipe.  (Yes, it is basically watered down shampoo!)

Momma's Bubble Bath = 2 parts water, 1 part shampoo, salt

Start with a cheapo bottle of yummy smelling shampoo.  I found the V05 was cheapest at Walmart for 78 cents.  Your dollar store may have a good buy too!

I mixed mine in an empty bubble bath jug.  But you can use whatever you have on hand.  Pour the shampoo into the empty jug.  Now fill your empty shampoo bottle with cold water and add to the shampoo in the jug.  Place lid on jug and shake.  (this is great if you want to let the kids help!)  Now repeat with another shampoo bottle full of cold water.  Add about 1/2 tsp salt and shake.  That's it!  Easy and inexpensive!  And sure to bring lots of smiles.

This is what I found works well for us.  If you find this still makes lots of bubbles, you can dilute it a little more.  Or if you want more suds, just cut the water down a bit.