A Royal Princess Birthday Party

It is really crazy but just as one birthday is finishing my brain already starts planning the next.  My daughter was turning 3 this past December.  Her birthday is 3 days away from Christmas.  So I always like to celebrate her birthday before the Christmas holidays begin.  So invitations were created by my friend and she got it just right.

Next, I need to think of the decorations to convert my house into a castle.  Everything a Royal Princess should need...Her theme was Sofia the First.

 A small candy station to greet the guests at the entrance.  A #3 and a crown cut out of corrugated.

 I bought this wonderful background from the party store for only $5.99.  It came with 5 plastic signs.  These are perfect for using at the party and in her room decor after the party is over.  I also found some place mats at the dollar store.

 I also used my daughter's comforter as another decoration piece.  I hung it over the curtain rod.

I used my daughter's fairy tale princess canopy for the backdrop for the cake table.  My coworker made my daughter's cake.  We used my daughter's Sofia the First doll and made the cake around it.  She made a wonderful base.  I used my daughter's Sofia the First table to prop the cake on top of.  She also made me Princess Amber and Prince James cake pops.  These were a great hit with all the kids and parents.   

And my princess had a great time.  For information on my chalkboard wall, check out this post:  Birthday Chalkboard Wall.

Disney Jr-Kate and Mim Mim

***Disclosure-My daughter received some cute bunny ears.  Any opinions expressed are my own.

My daughter is obsessed with Disney Jr.  She gets home and she loves to watch Disney Jr.  I never thought I would be one of those parents, per say.  But I am.  Who cares?  I don't.  You want to know why?  Because they are great shows on the television that are not only entertaining but also teach our kids.  Like the new show Kate and Mim Mim.

I was introduced to this show even before my daughter started watching it.  I really did not think she was going to be as into it as she actually is.  She is currently in the princess mode.  This is a cute story written by two parents.  I like the story lines on every episode.  My daughter just adores Kate and Mim Mim.

This is their Kate.

Kate & Mim-Mim follows the special friendship between a 5-year-old girl named Kate, and her favorite plush bunny Mim-Mim who becomes a larger than life playmate whenever Kate’s curiosity stirs her imagination, and unlocks the door to her fantastical world!

In each episode, Kate and Mim-Mim and their gang of loveable friends discover exciting new places and set off on adventures, all in the hope of solving a puzzling problem Kate has in the real world. When the adventure ends, Kate returns to the real world to tell her parents all about her amazing adventures and how she and Mim-Mim have saved the day.

So check your Disney Jr schedule to see when Kate and Mim Mim are coming on and see if you little enjoy too.  

Sofia The First Preschool Playdate #DisneyKids

***Disclosure-thanks to Disney Parks and MomSelect for sending me a Sofia The First Preschool Playdate party kit.  All opinions stated are my own based on my personal experience.

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.  Did you have a 4 day weekend like I did?  Bored out of your minds, why not plan a preschool playdate for your little princess and princes?  That is exactly what we did.  We received a party kit with all the things with needed to entertain some of our daughter's preschool friends.  Mu daughter was excited when the package came in.  She rip the box open and started pulling all its content out on our couch.  Party planning time....

First we made a list of friends we wanted to share the fun with, and invitations went out.  We wanted to find a perfect day for everyone to come and enjoy themselves.

 I made labels for the water bottles that read "Gia's Royal Water".  I made magic wands for each person to enjoy.  I made rice krispie crowns too and place them in plastic sandwich bags I found at the dollar store.  I also covered the cupcake tower that came in the party kit with a custom made Sofia the First sign so it all would match.  It was all too perfect for the princess and princes showing up to have some fun with us.

 We also sampled some cheezy crisps that are Gluten FREE, whole grain, and actually good.  I like how cheesy and crispy they are.  What kiddo doesn't like cheese?

Playing games is always alot of fun.   Fun with Doc McStuffins puzzle sure had us thinking hard.  Helping the kids find like shapes and matching colors had them working together.

Next we took a break and tried Clif Kid Zbar Protein.  These have protein, fiber, and are made with organic whole grains.  The kiddos didnt even know these are good for them, it just tasted like chocolate to them.  My kiddo loves chocolate, so to her it was like having a candy bar.

These kids have so much energy.  Keeping preschoolers busy can be hard most of the time.  We decided to let the kids dig for gems and jewels in Kinetic Sand.  This stuff is amazing.  I do not like sand and kids and sand do not mix in my book.  But this stuff is awesome.  No mess at all.  It does not stick to them or make a mess.  It does not fry out which is a plus for me.

We also watch Sofia the First - The Curse of Princess Ivy.  This is my daughter's favorite show.  And apparently, she is not the only one.  Games, food, and lots of fun....too bad they all had to go home.

Playdates are so much fun....especially when my daughter doesn't have any sisters to play with.  This is a great way if you need a playmate for your kiddos.  You can take turns playing at each others' houses.  One of our friend's said mommy needed a break.  The holidays are here and these times can be overwhelming for us.  But they can also be overwhelming for the kiddos.  They are use to their schedule at preschool.  Playing with others helps them burn energy they have built inside.  Playdates don't have to be a full day.  They can be as long as you want them or care for them to be.  Most of the kiddos did not want to leave our house, but most kids never want to leave our house.  I love that our house is a playhouse.  We are already planning more playdates with all this Holiday time coming and the kiddos school's being closed. 

Do you do playdates?  What games do you play?  What food do you serve? 

Sofia The First: Holiday in Enchancia

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My daughter is one of the #1 fans of Sofia the First.  She loves watching her on Disney Jr.  If your daughter is a #1 fan as well I have news for you:

Disney Jr. is releasing Sofia The First: Holiday in Enchancia on DVD, Tuesday, November 4^th

Deck the halls and ring in the season! It may be the coldest day of winter, but it's also the warmest, merriest adventure ever for SOFIA THE FIRST. Welcome to the most magical time of the year! This is Sofia's first Winter Holiday in the castle with her new family, but when King Roland goes missing in a raging snowstorm, Sofia leaders her mother, Amber and James on a brave expedition aboard a flying sleigh to find him. As the blizzard whirls around them, their hopes are nearly dashed -- until Princess Aurora appears and reminds Sofia that her animal friends might hold the key to finding her dad and reuniting her family. Sparkling with festive fun -- plus four additional song-filled episodes -- HOLIDAY IN ENCHANCIA celebrates the greatest gift of all: spending special days with the people you love!

This is a very cute movie about family.  I love the messages taught in all the episodes.  Holiday In Enchancia was great to watch with our entire family.  We love the songs.  And of course our princess cannot get enough of Sofia The First.

Sofia The First:The Floating Palace

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Our television stays on one channel and that is the Disney Channel.  My daughter has her favorite shows she must watch and one of her shows is Sofia the First.  

There is going to be a special guest appearing on Sofia the First.

Sofia and her family take to the high seas for a royal vacation in the first-ever "Sofia the First" primetime special, "Sofia the First: The Floating Palace," premiering SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24 (7:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel and THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28 (7:00 p.m., ET/PT) on the 24-hour Disney Junior channel.  The undersea adventure, in which Sofia is magically transformed into a mermaid, features a special appearance by Princess Ariel from "The Little Mermaid," voiced by Disney Legend Jodi Benson who reprises her iconic role from the animated film.  The special also introduces a new character named Oona, a young mermaid voiced by Kiernan Shipka ("Mad Men").

A full-length preview of "Sofia the First: The Floating Palace" will debut on WATCHDisneyJunior.com and the WATCH Disney Junior app for smartphones and tablets beginning Monday, November 11.  The special will be simulcast on WATCH Disney Channel the same day as the linear premiere on Sunday, November 24 and will be available for download on iTunes, Amazon and Xbox beginning Monday, November 25.

  

"Sofia the First: The Floating Palace" takes Sofia and her family on an extraordinary journey to Merriway Cove, where Sofia meets a young mermaid named Oona.  After helping Oona untangle her fin from a net, Sofia's magical amulet transforms her into a mermaid too, allowing her to explore the underwater world with her new friend.  During their adventure, Sofia learns that mermaids mistrust humans and are angry that her family's floating palace is in their cove.  When Oona is captured by a horrible sea monster, Sofia – with a little help from Princess Ariel – must find a way to save her and create harmony between their two worlds.

DOC MCSTUFFINS - Favorite Toy Character and New Episode

My daughter is going to be one happy girl because this is one of her favorite shows.....

Beginning Friday, April 12, Disney Junior invites fans to vote for their favorite "Doc McStuffins" toy character – Hallie, Lambie, Stuffy or Chilly – at DisneyJunior.com/Doc. The toy with the most votes will be revealed on-air Friday, May 3 during the premiere of the new episode "Bronto Boo-Boos / Brontosaurus Breath" (10:00-10:30 a.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel. The episode debut will be followed by a special “Doc McStuffins” marathon highlighting the winning character.

New episode description:

"Bronto Boo-Boos / Brontosaurus Breath" - Donny's new toy dinosaur, Bronty learns an important lesson about playing with little kids who are smaller than him and the importance of brushing his teeth.

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DISNEY JUNIOR SECOND SEASON SOFIA THE FIRST

SOFIA THE FIRST is a cute animated series my daughter loves to watch about a new princess learning the ropes at her new life.  She is a very nice, and kind hearted princess.  And the series is very cute and entertaining for both boys and girls.  Disney just announced they will be more Sofia the First!! woohoo!!

The TV series airs daily during the Disney Junior programming block on Disney Channel and on the 24-hour Disney Junior channel. The series stars the voices of Ariel Winter as Sofia, the young princess in training; Sara Ramirez as Queen Miranda, Sofia's loyal and caring mother; Wayne Brady as Clover, Sofia's wise-talking rabbit sidekick, and Tim Gunn as Baileywick, the castle's royal steward. Craig Gerber ("Pixie Hollow Games") developed the series and serves as executive producer and story editor. Jamie Mitchell ("Special Agent Oso") is executive producer and director. John Kavanaugh ("Winnie the Pooh: Springtime with Roo") serves as songwriter/music director and Kevin Kliesch ("Tangled Ever After") is the composer. "Sofia the First" is a production of Disney Television Animation.


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DOc McStuffins and Handy Manny VDay Specials

Disney Junior will be celebrating Valentine's Day this year with themed episodes of cable TV's #1 series for kids 2-5 "Doc McStuffins" and perennial favorite "Handy Manny."

 In the new "Doc McStuffins" episode titled "My Huggy Valentine," Doc receives a stuffed Valentine's Day heart named Val as a gift and Lambie gets jealous because she thinks Doc likes her new toy better.  After diagnosing Lambie with "splitheartitis," Doc reassures her that no one could ever take her place.  This episode of "Doc McStuffins" premieres Friday, February 1 at 10:00 a.m., ET/PT on Disney Channel and 4:00 p.m., ET/PT on Disney Junior.

 Then, in the "Handy Manny" episode, Manny wants to ask longtime friend Kelly to a Valentine's Day party.  With a little help from the tools, he finally works up the courage and asks her to attend Mrs. Portillo's party with him.  The episode titled "Valentine's Day Party" premieres Thursday, February 14 at 10:30 a.m., ET/PT on Disney Channel and 6:00 p.m., ET/PT on Disney Junior.

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