We are looking forward to an evening filled with fireworks and bonfires on Thursday, at our local bonfire night firework display. For those outside the UK you only need to google Guy Fawkes to find out more about this celebration.
As it has been rather murky outside this last few days we decided to get out and have some fun in the garden.
I filled two squeazy bottles with white vinegar and food colouring and filled a container half with baking powder and half glitter.
The boys then squirted the vinegar into puddles and sprinkled the powder mix on top and watched the puddles fizz away. After a little experimenting we found that it was best to sprinkle the baking powder first and then squirt with vinegar to get the biggest fizzes. I agreed that the fizzing bubbles of glitter were very cool!
Of course after we had run out of vinegar and baking powder the boys had fun running through the glittery puddles and driving vehicles in it as well.
Although it’s been chilly here the boys have been keeping warm in their Kozi Kidz fleece lined jackets and waterproof trousers from Wet Wednesdays. They are lovely and cozy, excellent at keeping the water out and cleaned easily too.
I love that the hoods are quite big too, I have always had problems with them falling down on windy days, but these don’t! Pop over to Wet Wednesday’s to find more discounted waterproof clothing.
If you link up to Whatever the Weather linky you’ll also be in with a chance of winning kids waterproofs from Wet Wednesdays.
Will you be attending a firework display on 5th November?
J x
Bear and Cardigan says
I love this! Bear would drink it so I will have to wait until he’s just a bit older.
Melody says
Whoa! That looks really fun. I know the vinegar and baking soda stuff but never thought of having it done in puddles-you genius! We are up for the fireworks too. xx
Lucy says
What a great idea. Simple but inventive! Thank you for hosting #whatevertheweather
Naomi says
Wow love this!! My little boy will think it’s fab! Heading to the shops today…! #whatevertheweather
Annelise Pilkington says
This is brilliant, I bet they had a fantastic time making fizzy fireworks! Might have to do this with my little ones. We’re thinking of heading up to the top of our local hill with some hot chocolate to watch all the surrounding firework displays. I love bonfire night!
Cheryl @ ReimerandRuby says
This is a lovely idea to entertain the kids. I think we will be buying little fireworks or tomorrow’s bonfire night, because the kids would love to see it as long as they’re far away and safe. #WhateverTheWeather
Minh says
Such a great idea for something to do with my little one outside, especially now that the warm weather is gone! Thanks for sharing #whatevertheweather
jeremy@thirstydaddy says
we do our fireworks in July here in the States, but I’m going to try out this idea. looks pretty cool
Natalie says
Looks like a lot of fun, what a creative idea! We have a rainy day forecast for tomorrow here in Melbourne Australia. Might have to give it a try!
susankmann says
That looks a lot of fun. Must give that a go with A x
Pitter Patter Travelers says
Never thought of adding glitter to the mix! Definitely something to try. It looks like a lot of fun. #whatevertheweather
Erin @Yorkshiretots says
That looks like so much fun. What happened to the glitter though? Did it wash away – I just have a mental picture of it in the yard until next summer 😉 #whatevertheweather
Lisa Ruggles says
Little J would adore this, I might just have to steal your idea – thank you!
Baby Isabella says
What a great idea! We might have to try this at the weekend! Never thought about mixing vinger and baking powder with glitter and water! Great results! #whatevertheweather
Emma Chanagasubbay says
This is such a brilliant idea. Mine would love to try this out. A mixture of water and sprinkles is just the perfect combination #WhateverTheWeather
Mae @ OutdoorsMom says
Very fun. My kids would probably love it even without the glitter.
Su {Ethan & Evelyn} says
Looks so cool! I love how they love getting stuck in – getting really messy! 🙂 x
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Claire at Tin Box Traveller says
How fun! And a great way to involve younger kids in the sparkle of firework night. We’re not going to a display this year and Tin Box Baby is dead to the world by 6pm and I think it might be too much for her. Maybe next year! #whatevertheweather
Kirsty says
What an amazing idea! Love this. My little boy would enjoy doing something like that #picknmix
Catie: An imperfect mum says
What a brilliant idea. I must pass this on to our reception teachers! Looks like fantastic fun! #picknmix
Ruth says
These fizzy puddles look amazing. A similar idea to the witches brew we mixed in pumpkins last week. I might give these a go – but without the glitter. Glitter isn’t my thing! Lol! I also need a new coat for my 3 year old. The more I see your little ones in them, the more I want one from Wet Wednesday’s for Seth. Maybe now I’m off SMP, I can find some spare pennies! #whatevertheweather
Jenny Eaves says
Lol, I thought A might drink it, but because it squirts out really quickly there isn’t much time to drink it! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
It is so much fun! You should definitely try it! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Thank you! It was lots of fun for the boys (and me!) 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Have fun with it! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Hope you had a great bonfire night! The hot chocolate sounds like a good idea! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Thank you! The boys loved it, although we did have ear defenders for them both as they aren’t always sure of loud bangs! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
It’s quite a quick activity, so it doesn’t matter too much if it’s cold. 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
We have the tradition of remembering the day that Guy Fawkes tried to blow up the houses of parliament and so we have fireworks and burn an effigy of Guy Fawkes on top of bonfires! Not that anyone actually thinks about what we celebrate. 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Hope that you have fun trying it out! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
It was loads of fun! Definitely a good one for a puddley day. 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Have fun if you try it! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Hee hee, some is still there, but mostly washed away, will give it a sweep next time we’re in the garden and it will be all gone. I had thought of using edible glitter as it would dissolve eventually, but it’s too expensive! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
It certainly looked fabulous and the boys kept asking for more! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Steal away, hope you enjoy it! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
A great rainy day activity! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Ha ha! They definitely enjoy getting messy! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
It’s definitely hard when there are very little ones, last year A was only 10 months old and I just stuck him all cosied up in the wrap and he fell asleep through the entire firework display! Fingers crossed you can get out next week. 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Lol, my boys both adore glitter, so we often add it into our play and crafts! You should definitely check out Wet Wednesday’s website, the Kozi Kidz jackets we have are great quality and look cute too. 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Thank you! It was great fun! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
You should definitely give it a go! 🙂 x
A Cornish Mum says
This looks like good messy fun 🙂 I’m a big glitter fan 😉 Thanks for linking up to #PicknMix hon
Stevie xx
Mummy here and there says
That looks so much fun, what a great idea for bonfire weekend X #whatevertheweather
Jenny Eaves says
Thank you! The boys had a great time! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Me too, glitter makes it look so much better! 🙂 x
Chloe says
This is such a fun idea. You always come up with the best creative outdoor activities. I really want to try this. It’s so colourful!! I hope you had a lovely firework night. xx
Mudpie Fridays says
What an amazing idea 🙂 looks like they had great fun. Hope you managed to enjoy some fireworks too. Thank you for hosting #whatevertheweather xx
Kate says
Fab idea. I have done this before inside in a tray to make a volcano but I love the idea of doing it outside as a puddle to make it extra messy and fun! #toddlerapprovedtuesday
Coombe Mill says
A great idea Jenny, very imaginative and safer than real fireworks! #ToddlerApprovedTuesday
Natasha Mairs says
What a really cool idea!! love it #LetKidsBeKids
helen gandy says
What a lovely, simple idea! I think my son would love to watch the glitter, so much fun! Popping over form #toddlerapprovedtuesday
Let kids be kids says
What a fun activity, perfect for guy fawkes. What is not to like about fizzing puddles with glitter!
Thanks for linking #LetKidsBeKids
Leandra says
Baking soda and vinegar eruptions are one of T’s favourite things to do. I love how you’ve extended this by making puddles, I think we’ll give this a go one day when we need to get outdoors.
Thanks for linking up with #toddlerapprovedtuesday this week x
Caroline (Becoming a SAHM) says
This looks so much fun! What a great idea 🙂 xx #letkidsbekids
Mummyandmonkeys says
Oh wow this looks like loads of fun I think my boys would really enjoy it. Thanks for sharing and linking to #PickNMix
Jenny Eaves says
It’s a great activity, you can customise it in Christmas colours for a more Christmassy themed play. Lots of fun! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
It was great fun and yes we managed some fireworks too, they were great to watch! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
We will probably do the volcano next year, but this is great for some funny messy play! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Thank you Fiona! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Thank you! It was so much fun for the boys! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Thank you! You can’t go wrong with glitter for wee ones! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Thank you! We loved making them! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
They are great fun! Hope you manage to get out and try it soon! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Thank you! We loved it! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Thank you! 🙂 x