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Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Wordless Wednesday: Relaxing Resorts

This week's theme: Relaxing Resorts




On our way home from our last trip to WDW, we stopped off at Disney's Hilton Head Resort.  We were there just a few short hours, but we certainly got a sense of how relaxing a stay there would be!



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Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Tasty Tuesday- Mickey Mouse Cupcakes

When planning Jackson's Mickey Farm party, I wanted to find a cupcake that would be perfect for the occasion. After searching Pinterest, I found these.








They not only looked cute, but they looked easy to make. It turns out they were. So easy, that I did not even use a recipe or instructions, I just winged it. Now I understand that some of you may not be as visual as I am. So for those of you that need step by step instructions, here's how to make them.

Mickey Mouse Cupcakes
makes 24

You will need:

  • 1 box of cake mix
  • 1 package of regular sized Oreos 
  • 1 package of mini Oreos
  • chocolate frosting
  • red cupcake liners
Bake cupcakes according to the box's directions. Allow to cool.

In a gallon-sized plastic bag, put in the 1 package of regular sized Oreos. Seal the bag and crush the cookies. ( I used a rolling pin and used it as a hammer, good tension releaser) Pour the crumb into a bowl.

Frost each cupcake with chocolate frosting and immediately dip into the cookie crumbs. Make sure the frosting is completely covered with crumbs. 

Then, place two mini Oreos on top for the ears.

Final Product:

Mickey Cupcakes (chocolate cupcakes, frosted ,
topped with crumbled oreos, and mini-oreos for "ears"


Enjoy!


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Friday, May 3, 2013

Mickey's Farm Birthday Party


In April, our little guy turned 2 years old.  We celebrated in Disney style, of course, with a "Mickey and Donald farm" party! (Inspired by the "Mickey and Donald Have a Farm" episode of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Jackson's love of animals and Mickey Mouse!)

Want the clubhouse party to appear? Well, first, you've got to say the magic words:

"Meeska! Mooska! Mickey Mouse!"

Welcome to the Clubhouse!

We altered the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse logo
to create a Welcome sign for the front door!

A mickey head birthday banner hung for all to see!
This was the table the guests saw as they first walked in.
The birthday boy and Mickey Mouse

Festive ear hats for all!
Party Favors!

The Dessert Spread!

Every party should have an awesome dessert table, and ours was no exception. Mostly Mickey Mouse Clubhouse in theme, it did have some barnyard touches. Our dessert buffet included:

Mickey Cupcakes (chocolate cupcakes, frosted ,
topped with crumbled oreos, and mini-oreos for "ears"

"Moo Moo Cow" Rice Krispie Treats with vanilla chocolate
and chocolate spots

Gooey Fish

Mickey Shorts Marshmallow Sticks
inspired by Goofy's Candy Co. in Downtown Disney,
one of our 10 Best Snacks of Disney World (click here to see the other 9)

Mickey Oreo Pops



Mickey and the Gang greeted guests as they filled their plates with yummy treats. 

There was also apple pie and cow tails to snack on. We also had a small store bought cake just for the birthday boy!

And then there was the farm portion of the party


We set up this part of the party to resemble a farmer's market. Jackson's Farmer's Market had 3 stands:
  • Donald's Milk and Eggs
  • Mickey's Farm Fresh Produce
  • Hot Dog, Hot Dog, Hot Diggity Dog Bar
our party "Farm Stand"
 Beverages, plates, bowls, utensils, & cups table. 
The utensils were tied up with twine and put into a bucket 
labeled "Pitchforks and Shovels".
Mickey's Farm Fresh Produce section featured
 Apples,fruit skewers, and Caprese Pasta Salad and...
... A vegetable garden




Donald's Milk and Eggs section featured Mickey shaped bread, cold cuts,
and toppings for sandwiches, as well as deviled eggs.


And of course, there was the Hot Diggity Dog Hot Dog Bar!


Our tables were adorned with festive mickey head topiaries.
See our post about how to make them here

Oh Toodles!

A Farm Photo Op

It was Bella's idea to include the rocking horse.

The birthday boy!

One of our activities for the kids was an Egg Hunt.
There were also potato sack races in the backyard.

Jackson's Smash Cake was a simple cake
topped with a Farmer Mickey toy figure.


Jackson enjoyed the marshmallows on a stick the best!
Want to make your own? Learn how here!


This party would not have been possible if it had not been for all the ideas I found on Pinterest. It is time to give credit where credit is due. Here are some of the original ideas for this party:
Here is the link to my Mickey and Donald Have a Farm party board on Pinterest where you will find many more ideas for this party.



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Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Wordless Wednesday: May Calendar Shot

This week's theme: May Calendar Shot



In May we have Mother's Day to pay tribute to our Mothers, Step-Mothers, Fairy God-mothers (and those in training), as well as our caregivers that are there when our moms are not.  Top-Center is Lisa, mom of two.  Middle-left is James' Mom.  Middle-right is Lisa's Mom.


Happy Mother's Day!!





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