When I saw this idea over on You’ll Thank Me One Day I knew I was going to try this for my kids. I mean seriously… how cool is this!
I went to the Dollar Store and spent $6 on 6 packages of glow sticks. I went upstairs and filled the bath without telling my kids and cracked 3 packages of glow sticks in the bath. Then I turned off the lights and told my daughter to come up stairs. She walked into the bathroom and just stared at the tub. After about 45 seconds (seriously! It was so cute!) she dropped her jaw and saw “Oh my gosh! The bath is glowing!” Then she screamed at the top of her lungs “CODY, GET UP HERE NOW!” I filled the other bath for my son.
So for $6 my kids sat in their baths for almost an hour, giggling and hollering to each other “totally cool, right?!” It was so worth it!
Some people think that you need money to make special memories. Some people think it’s the big things in life that we remember when we’re old. Some people think that expensive gifts show someone you care about them. I disagree with those. It’s the small moments that make up our lives. It’s the simple things that we remember when we are old. It is the small and simple things that we do for or with our children that shows them how special they are.
You can live an ordinary life or you can live and extra-ordinary life. I’m going for extra-ordinary!
How will you make your day special?
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Thank you so much for mentioning me! I am so glad your kids had a nice time! The last part made me teary eyed, because I feel exactly the same way!
I saw this on Pinterest and loved it, but haven’t done it for my kids yet. You have motivated me to get out there and get those glow sticks. I wonder how it looks with bubbles too? An idea for next Halloween: How cute would it be to come in after a long night of trick or treating to find a tub full of orange glow sticks??
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So Sweet I loved what you wrote at the end also. Its so true I might have to quote you on my blog 🙂 and my kids would love this idea so fun thanks
what a fun idea! My kids will love it. I will be surprising them with this one this week. Thanks so much for posting this 🙂
And I love what you wrote about the small things. I feel the same way.
Jennifer
It is the small things, isn’t it? My daughter will love this! Would you like to guest post this for my blog birthday party? Email me at foundmyfavorite@gmail.com if you want!
So CUTE! I am doing this ASAP! My daughter LOVES glow sticks. She even bit into one once.. yeah, scary. She knows better now.
Oh my goodness! What a fun thing to do!
Great idea! So simple, yet different and exciting for the little ones. I would love it if you would link this post to Spa{ahhh} Sundaze (http://www.projectpossessed.com/2011/11/27/spaahhh-sundaze-yoga-for-digestion-part-2/ ). Your newest GFC groupie. 🙂
You are the best mom! I can just imagine how much fun that must have been for your kids:)
How fun!! My kids will love me! Thanks for the idea.
Rachel
adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com
I actually did this Sunday night with BFF’s little ones, 4 and 20 months, while I was bsitting them- in a bubble bath and they loved it. They had tried it once minus the bubbles, but since the 4 yr old was shy, we added the bubbles for modesty. It was a blast for them!
Found you via link party.
I just think your blog is amazing & you always have such wonderful ideas! I am giving you The Versatile Blogger Award – http://livinglifeintentionally.blogspot.com/2011/11/versatile-blogger-award.html
Beth =-)
that is so cool- i think it would be perfect for a super cold day or to break up the evening :0
That did turn out pretty cool!
Thank you for sharing your ideas with us on The Sunday Showcase
We used glow sticks to make memories too http://blog.mummybrain.com/2011/09/moon-balloons.html so much fun to be had! Must try your idea!
That looks like so much fun! I’d definitely like to give that a try.
So fun! I am totally doing this SOON!
I saw someone post something similar on Pintrest the other day and thought the same thing!!! Cheap and REALLY cool fun for kids!!! Would you please share this with our readers for Fun Stuff Fridays linky party? http://www.toysinthedryer.com/2011/12/fun-stuff-fridays-2.html
How fun is that?! What a genius idea! So glad you share at One Artsy Mama!
Hi Erin. I found you through My Favorites Finds. I love this idea. I love being home with my little boys and want to make everyday with them special in some way. I can’t wait to start looking around you blog for more great ideas. 🙂
So much fun! Thanks for sharing!