The last thing you want to do at a Cinco de Mayo celebration is anger a sugar-hungry six-year-old wielding a stick. Selection of pi\u00f1ata filler can make or break your hard-earned reputation as “coolest mom” this side of the border.<\/p>\n
While every child has a different opinion on what candy he or she prefers, we think we can safely rule out a few unpopular choices. After careful empirical study, here\u2019s what Elfster discovered make the Worst Pi\u00f1ata Fillers:<\/p>\n
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1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 More pi\u00f1atas <\/strong><\/p>\n 2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Swedish Fish<\/strong> \u2013 Not talking about the candy<\/strong><\/p>\n 3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Flashcards of any form<\/strong><\/p>\n 4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Peeps \u2013 what are those things, anyways?<\/strong><\/p>\n 5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Popsicles <\/strong><\/p>\n 6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Stale Mexican jumping beans<\/strong><\/p>\n 7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Leftover Candy Corn<\/strong> \u2013 It\u2019s \u201cMaiz\u201d, please.<\/strong><\/p>\n 8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tequila-flavored Push-Pops <\/strong><\/p>\n 9.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cucarachas, not even chocolate covered<\/strong><\/p>\n 10.\u00a0 Mayo packets<\/strong> \u2013Though we appreciate the wordplay<\/strong><\/p>\n Have we forgotten anything? Tell us about your best (and worst) pi\u00f1ata picks!<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Ralph Hockens<\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"