Mardi Gras Recipes
FUN MARDI GRAS TREATS YOU CAN MAKE
It’s Carnival Time! Outside of Christmas, this is my favorite time of year! I love Mardi Gras and all things purple, green, and gold. And while king cake is the star of the show food-wise. […]
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THROW ME SOMETHIN’, ETSY…MARDI GRAS GOODIES YOU NEED FOR OUR FAVORITE ETSY SHOPS!
The Mardi Gras spirit has descended upon the state of Louisiana and we are ready to Mardi Gras Mambo our way to Fat Gras. Look no further for your guide to everything Mardi Gras on Etsy! Below you’ll find […]
Mardi Gras Parades
2023 MARDI GRAS EVENTS IN PENSACOLA
Mardi Gras is of our family’s favorite times of the year. The floats, the parades, the fun. When we moved to Pensacola in 2017, the kids had to make sure Mardi Gras was a thing […]
Mardi Gras Parades
2023 New Orleans Mardi Gras Parade Schedule
Mardi Gras Day is February 21, 2023, this year. The fun starts before the big day with smaller neighborhood parades starting on Twelfth Night, January 6th, with most parades rolling in the two weeks before Mardi […]
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2023 Jefferson Parish Parade Schedule
To help you get for Mardi Gras 2023 we put together the Jefferson Parish 2023 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule! Krewe of Driftwood This neighborhood parade in Kenner is one of our favorites. The parade will […]
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TIPS FOR STAYING HEALTHY DURING CARNIVAL SEASON
It’s Carnival Time! King cakes, parades, and parties are right around the corner. With multiple viruses, Covid, RSV, the flu, and other viruses going around, staying healthy is a top priority. Here are seven tips for staying […]
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WHY YOU NEED TO CELEBRATE MARDI GRAS AT DISNEY WORLD
Have you ever thought about escaping the madness of Mardi Gras week in New Orleans, Southeast Louisiana, or along the Gulf Coast? The kids are out of school. It’s the perfect time for a family vacation. Where should you go? What should […]
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TIPS FOR ENJOYING A HAPPY SOBER MARDI GRAS
As the rest of the world recovers from the holidays and settles in for the rest of winter here in New Orleans we gear up for Mardi Gras. I am headed into my 3rd year as a sober […]
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Preschool Mardi Gras Sensory Bin
Celebrate Mardi Gras with toddlers and preschoolers with a Mardi Gras Sensory Bin. Sensory bins are great for little ones to explore textures and all of their senses. They are also a good way to incorporate a little […]
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MARDI GRAS BEAD PAINTING
One of my favorite ways to celebrate Mardi Gras with kids is through art. Preschoolers love to paint, and it’s more about the process for them than it is about the finished product. That’s why this Mardi Gras bead […]
Mardi Gras Parades
NEW ORLEANS KREWE OF HOUSE FLOATS: A NEW MARDI GRAS TRADITION
In response to the Pandemic, this new Mardi Gras tradition emerged to help us celebrate Carnival in 2021. I got the chance to chat with Megan Boudreaux, the founder of Krewe of House Floats, in […]
Mardi Gras for Kids
6 TIPS FOR SURVIVING MARDI GRAS WITH A SPECIAL NEEDS CHILD
Everyone in New Orleans LOVES going to Mardi Gras Parades, Right? My daughter says she “loves celebrating them more than her own birthday.” She loves the excitement and being out in the community amongst peers. We always get there early […]
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Easy DIY Mini King Cakes For Mardi Gras
Carnival season means one thing in New Orleans, KING CAKE! And while there seem to be king cakes available everywhere sometimes, you want to make your own semi-homemade king cake. Or maybe you live elsewhere in a place where […]
Mardi Gras Recipes
“Semi-Homemade” DIY KING CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FILLING
Sometimes during Carnival Season, ( Twelfth Night (January 6th) – Mardi Gras Day (February 21st) you just want a king cake. Sometimes you want a king cake when your favorite New Orleans bakeries are closed, or you […]