Mardi Gras is in full swing in New Orleans. So why not take this opportunity to have some super-silly fun with your little ones for the next few days! And what is one of the first things that comes to mind for Mardi Gras? Beads! Kids love wearing lots of bright, colorful, noisy beads. So hit up your local hobby, craft, or dollar store for handfuls of cheap beads. Or, try this alternative (and old school) craft...a pasta necklace!
What You'll Need: pasta with hollow center (macaroni, penne, rigatoni, etc...), yarn, scissors, colored markers and/or paints.
1. Pour the pasta out on the table and allow your little one to color the pieces with markers or paint them. Allow time to dry.
2. Measure out and cut pieces of yarn to fit loosely around your child's neck. Help your little one string the pieces of pasta onto the yarn.
3. Tue the yarn together in a knot and string around your necks.
Make as many as you want, and keep them nearby for a big family celebration Tuesday night!
Stay tuned for more fun Mardi Gras plans: mask making, homemade drums, Mardi Gras parade, easy to assemble and bake King cakes, and a fun Fat Tuesday menu idea.
Craft supplies to have on hand: construction paper, yarn, paints, markers, glitter, glue, sequins, empty oatmeal or coffee cans
Grocery items to have on hand: can of cinnamon rolls (like Pillsbury), white icing, colorful sprinkles, jambalaya mix, turkey sausage, shrimp, chicken
