Aside from the sea spongeâs many uses as a household favorite in bathing, personal care, cleaning, and more, living sea sponges are actually being researched right now in hopes to synthesize alternative treatments for various ailments.
1 Finally, if you want to go all out, wear a costume. 2  Traditional costumes for Mardi Gras parties include the court jester, the pirate, the French courtier or French royalty. 3  You should be able to easily find any of these costumes in your local costume shop.
Mardi Gras party supplies can be ordered inexpensively in bulk from hundreds of party retailers. Beads, doubloons and masks add to the fun. For large groups, pull together an impromptu parade, so that the kids can enjoy catching Mardi Gras goodies. First they can make the masks, then put them on and show them off.