Homemade Maracas

At the end of a bowl of oatmeal, there's always the lingering question: what to do with those durable cardboard containers? The simple answer: reuse them! Little did you know they can make great maracas, and can turn a boring afternoon into a recycled crafts bonanza.

What You Need:

• 1-2 empty cylindrical oatmeal containers with plastic lids
• Dry beans, dry peas, uncooked rice, or a combination of all three
• Supplies for decorating such as markers, paint, stickers, etc.