Measure the water and pour it into a small sauce pan. Heat on low-medium heat just until the water begins to lightly steam. Remove from heat. (You can simply move the sauce pan to a burner that is not hot.)

Add the dish soap to the sweet water mix. Carefully stir in the dish soap.

Allow for the bubble solution to cool to room temperature. Once it has cooled, pour into a jar that has a lid, and then put it in the refrigerator overnight.

When the weather is just right (20 degrees or COLDER) take your bubble mix outside and bring your straws. It works best if you blow them with the straw straight up and down onto a smooth surface, leaving the straw inside the bubble and pulling upwards as you are ready to release. It can take a little bit of practice and persistence, especially if it is windy. Look for a place to blow your bubbles that is safe from breezes.

You can also experiment with different bubble wands, and even cookie cutters. Dip a bubble wand or cookie cutter into the bubble solution, and hold it up to watch it form amazing patterns as it freezes!