In efforts of exploring and exposing my family to other cultural traditions I wanted to share some awesome ways to celebrate Mardi Gras and Chinese New Year! My kids were introduced to both Mardi Gras and Chinese New Year in a very small way last year and every year I want to continue to make the effort to share something new with them. Here is a list of different DIYs, crafts for kids, recipes for the family from some pretty amazing bloggers!

Celebrate Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras Crafts + DIYs

DIY Mardi Gras Felt Bead Necklace by GUBlife

Mardi Gras Wreath  by Blogging Babies and The Bayou

Twizzlers Mardi Gras Beads By NoTimeForFlashcards

Mardi Gras Bird Mask by BlaBlaKids

Mardi Gras Recipes

Super Easy King Cake by Mommy’s Kitchen

Mardi Gras Macarons by Blogging Babies and The Bayou

Seafood Gumbo by Sophistishe

Mini King Cakes by I’m Not the Nanny

Croissants Beignet for Mardi Gras by Presleys Pantry

King Cake Muffins by Blogging Babies and The Bayou

Red Beans and Rice by Sophistishe

Mardi Gras Celebrations

Celebrate Mardi Gras at Home with Kids by I’m Not the Nanny

Mardi Gras Celebration by SNAP

Mardi Gras Tour by Let’s Play OC

Celebrate Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year Crafts+ DIYs

{VIDEO} DIY Sheep and Ram Sock Plushies by GUBlife 

Recycled Jar Lanters by PearMama

Paper Plate Dragons by Lille Punkin’

Goat Stick Puppet by ModernMami

Chinese New Year Drum Craft by DeSuMama

Chinese New Year Party Favors by HoosierHomemade

Chinese New Year Recipes

DIY Fortune Cookies by Presleys Pantry

Marbled Tea Eggs by Lille Punkin’

Almond Cookies by Presleys Pantry

Home Made Wonton Soup by Mommy Brain Reports

Spicy Pork Sausage Bok Choy Noodle Soup by Presleys Pantry

Chinese New Year Celebrations

Chinese Lunar New Year Guide by MissPandaChinese

{Spanish} Año Nuevo Lunar en Chinatown by Una Colombiana en California

Lesson plan to learn for kids by KidWorldCitizen

{GIVEAWAY+SERIES} Chinese New Year Series by Multicultural Kid Blogs

Lunar New Year Children books by I’m Not the Nanny