fun in the sun in a drought

Hi guys. Being in Victoria, Australia, we are currently in a drought and are on stage 3 water restrictions.

we have 40degree celcius days, and we cant even put the sprinkler on for our children! I HAVE THE ANSWER for fun with water.

I have bought Kobe a water spray gun ( like the one's hair dressers use) It cost $1.50AU from a cheap $2 store. i actually bought 2.
The last few days, Kobe and i have been chasing each other around the back yard spraying each other! it so much fun, and only needs minimal water. I have also checked with our water authority, and it is fine to use these.
Its so much fun, and is great on a hot day!

I also got Kobe a bubble gun. You press the button and blows bubbles out continually. This is also heaps of fun outside on the hot days! its just so amazing watching his face light up and watch him trying to catch the bubbles, especially when there is a slight breeze blowing!

Also, Ice blocks are so fun as well. i have been making coloured ice blocks by using a drop of food dye. This has no sugar ( cordial is full of it) and makes water in a cup look cool with funky ice cubes floating in it!. Kobe also loves sucking on them while sitting on the back porch!

So just a few suggestions for those hot days. but REMEMBER to SLIP SLOP SLAP. I know it can be hard to keep a hat on a 2yr old, but if you wear a hat too, they tend to keep it on! and you can get FUNKY kids sun screen that is coloured from your chemist. Its a gymick to get you to buy it, i know, but it works!

well have fun, slip slop slap and enjoy playing outside!!!
Jade