Leprechaun tricks were very popular in our house as the kids were growing up. You never knew quite what they would do from year to year. This post was originally written in 2008 (gosh the kids look so young). I wanted to re-post it for those of you looking for some leprechaun tricks to step up your game. My kiddos still talk about this one 5 years later.
Those tricky leprechauns somehow turned all the water in our faucets green this AM! The toilets flushed green water, too!
It was a big mystery for a while but then the boys started to figure bits and pieces of it out. They guessed that the Leprechauns must have put green paint or something in the faucets. After a lot of fun and teasing I brought out the fizzy tablets from Steve Spangler that does this.
Leprechaun Water Photo From SteveSpangler.com
They had fun mixing the colors…Carter did not know that yellow and blue make green…I just assumed he learned that in Kindergarten (maybe he was absent that day, lol). Connor remembered back to 4th grade where I taught him chromatography and made black with the primary colors. Thank you Leprechauns for the fun color reminder and for leaving us extra fizzy tabs to play with! 
Leprechaun Tricks: New Ideas
A lot has changed since 2008 but my love of Steve Spangler Science hasn’t. Seriously, great company, great people and no I don’t work for them but I do sneak things out of their office quite a bit, like mannequin heads, but that is totally another story for another time. Funny that the original part of this post was written long before I lived in Denver and knew them personally.
Steve assembled a great team of Leprechaun Specialists here to give you some more ideas.
Honestly, I have a funny feeling this is going to be the only Leprechaun trick that happens this year. The boys still look forward to a little goofiness for them.
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Next time you find something lik this let me know. LR would have had a blast with that! lol
HOW COULD WE FORGET the little green men who left their footprints behind .what great memories ( nice kitchen)
I definitely need to keep this in mind for when my daughter is actually old enough to understand the whole St. Pactrick's Day/Green everything stuff. Thanks for repostiing it for me!
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I definitely need to keep this in mind for when my daughter is actually old enough to understand the whole St. Pactrick's Day/Green everything stuff. Thanks for repostiing it for me!
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That is awesome! I should think about doing something this year. I’ve never really done anything to celebrate St. Patty’s with the kids.
How have I never heard of Leprechaun tricks? My kids would think these are a hoot! Thanks for sharing.
We do this with our kids too, as did my parents. My gran came from Connemara and was a little more “serious” about the Fey Folk. My 8 year old is building a Leprechaun trap this year. Good luck, eh?
Carter looks so tiny! I’m so happy our paths crossed via science of all things. Thank you for being my friend, my top product tester and mannequin head enthusiast. We need to get you and Carter to try out our St. Patrick’s Day Activity Guide this year.
Thank you for all of your support throughout the years. I’m honored to have you in my life.
PS. I have to do the footprints on the toilet. Those are so awesome.
Must do the toilet seat trick. Our young kids would just freak out. haha
Barb, what a fun story! Stopped by to see what’s new with you/yours. Have tried to call a time or two, but msgs go unanswered… Be well, & my best to you all!
Hi Steve! Good to hear from you. I think of you often. I sent mom your email. She has NO idea how to work her voicemail. We are coming to PHX end of April so lets make plans to see each other.
Thrilled to hear from you too! Sad that the miles cause us to lose touch at times! By all means, I’d love to see you while you’re here. Feel free to email any time… Be well! and my best to your mom!