Celebrating Carnival sustainably with children

Oh, it'll be a fun day! Dress up and go to kindergarten or school, followed by a little carnival party at home. Whether as a tiger, astronaut, magician, or sunflower: children love to slip into different roles and play together. Unfortunately, many costumes end up in the farthest corner of the attic after one use. And confetti and streamers also end up in the trash. With these eco-friendly DIY ideas and natural crafting ideas, your carnival will be especially sustainable.

1. DIY: Deer mask with natural materials

Unfortunately, many carnival masks are made of plastic , which are often worn only once and then thrown away. So that your kids don't have to go without this popular accessory, we have a crafting tutorial for a cute deer mask made from natural materials. It offers a plastic-free carnival alternative that will teach your children how to craft in a fun way—while wearing a loving, sustainable costume.

The complete article, including the craft template, can be found on the MOGLi Foundation website.

2. Homemade confetti made from leaves

Confetti is a part of Carnival for many people – children, in particular, have a lot of fun throwing the colorful pieces into the air. At home, the paper goes straight into the trash, and outside, the many little dots are bad for the environment and animals.

So how about homemade confetti made from leaves? Not only is it fun, but it's also an environmentally friendly carnival idea—completely microplastic-free.

To do this, gather some autumn leaves from the forest. Dry them thoroughly and then use a hole punch to punch out as many circles as possible. This is not only incredibly fun, but also looks great. Feel free to let the confetti dry a bit before using it.

3. Preloved costumes and creative creations

"What do you want to dress up as this year?" It's not just the little ones who enjoy constantly thinking about what role they want to slip into. It's also exciting for us adults to see what costumes the children want. However, the costume is often only worn once, which isn't sustainable. Check out if you can use one of the following ideas to make your children's hearts and the environment beat faster.

Buy secondhand / swap meet

See if you can find a secondhand children's costume for Carnival: sustainable, affordable, and kind to the environment. Or organize a swap meet at your kindergarten—you can have fun discovering inexpensive, used costumes for your children together.

DIY: Even without sewing

With a little creativity, some costumes can be conjured up from things we already have at home. Often, there are far more things to craft and create in drawers and other closets than we realize. If you can sew, you'll be able to make great costumes from scraps of fabric. But even without a needle and thread, you can create cool costumes: An old T-shirt from Dad, a glittery belt from your own youth, and that wig you've been having in the attic are all you need to transform your child into a rock star.

4. Snack naturally

In addition to fresh fruit, vegetable sticks and a homemade cake in organic quality, our children's snacks in organic and Demeter quality can also be Complement the colorfully set table. Whether savory or sweetened: Choose your favorite party treats and let's go!

Still looking for natural snack alternatives for Carnival or your next birthday party? Then discover our selection of organic and Demeter snacks in the MOGLi online shop. .