🦡The Reality CheckWeek 24 • Water Play
Sponge Bombs (Better Than Water Balloons)
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
By Barnaby
Skip water balloons (too much cleanup, choking hazard for little ones).
Try: Sponge bombs. Cut sponges into strips, tie together, soak and throw.
Reusable. No cleanup. No pieces to pick up. Same splashing joy.
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