Five Ways To Stay Cool This Summer
Water Balloon Pump
SUPPLIES
1 shampoo pump bottle
Water balloons
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Thoroughly clean the pump bottle and fill it up with water.
2. Wrap the open end of a water balloon around the end of the pump and hold tightly. Pump to fill up the balloons.
3. Have fun!
Inspired by: http://finditmakeitloveit.com/2013/07/household-re-purpose-water-balloon-pump.html
Aloe Vera Ice Cubes
SUPPLIES
Ice cube tray
1 bottle aloe vera gel
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Fill the ice cube tray with aloe vera gel and freeze.
2. Apply the frozen cubes to sunburns.
Inspired by: http://www.couponcloset.net/how-to-treat-a-bad-sunburn/
Drip-Free Popsicles
SUPPLIES
1 cupcake liner
1 popsicle
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Cut a small slit in the bottom of a cupcake liner and place the popsicle stick through the hole to catch the drips.
2. Enjoy!
Inspired by: https://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/home-organizing-new-uses-for-old-things/cupcake-liner-as-drip-catcher
Soda Bottle Sprinkler
SUPPLIES
1 2-liter soda bottle
Duct tape
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Thoroughly clean the soda bottle. Carefully, poke holes in random places with a thumbtack.
2. Attach the bottle to the hose with duct tape and turn on the water.
3. Have fun!
Inspired by: http://www.housingaforest.com/sprinkler-fun/
DIY Sponge Bombs
SUPPLIES
12 sponges
String
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Cut each sponge into 6 strips, and tightly tie them together with some string. Cut off the excess string.
2. Place in a bucket of water and let them absorb water.
3. Have fun!
Inspired by: http://momspotted.com/2015/05/have-a-summer-water-war-with-these-diy-sponge-bombs-fun-crafts-with-mom.html