Summer is here and it is the perfect time for backyard water action.

Water balloons are fun but they are hard to fill and the broken balloon pieces leave a mess.

A starburst sponge can be made in less than five minutes. Add a bucket of water and everyone ages 1 to 100 can have some cool, wet fun without the mess.

What You Need

•A package of four or more colored kitchen sponges.

Two sponges equals one s…