{Giveaway} Happy Birthday ... #DisneySide Style!

*I was selected by MomSelect and Disney Parks to host a #DisneySide party. I have received free products in order to host the Disney Side @Home Celebration. The opinions expressed here are my own.*

Today was our much anticipated #DisneySide birthday party for Adella. We spent much of last night preparing with the last push this morning. We were finishing everything up as guests began to show.

Last night's preparations were hanging the decor, clearing out chairs (and moving the table), and setting up the Mickey Mouse cookies.

We decided to have the party shortly after noon and serve a light lunch. We ran into a few snafus (such as not being able to find any Mickey Mouse chicken tenders) so I decided to just make things work. Our lunch was STILL Mickey Mouse tenders with homemade French Fries (recipe at the end).

Find the recipe here

 After eating, we let the kids play for a bit and then we did our photo shots.

Yup, I also found my #DisneySide

 We had a coloring contest (all the kids won Blow Pops!)

We then had Disney trivia and Bingo (but we forgot to take photos!) When it started to snow, we decided to pick up the pace so that everyone would be ready to go when parents got there.  I made a Mickey Mouse cake with homemade fondant and the cookie cutters given to me by Disney Side and Mom Select.

Tip - GET THE DOUBLE STUFF (don't skimp). I also just dyed the bark instead of rolling in more sugar!

Theoretically Mickey on snow. Was my first time and Adella loved it (all that matters)

Yes, Adella danced while being sung to

The biggest gift of all was thanks to American Tourister, with a beautiful carry-on suitcase. Inside was a letter letting our Peanut know she was going to Texas this summer to visit her aunt and uncle ALONE. She is excited ... and scared (we are excited ... and scared!). 

 

Adella was given the American Tourister DeLite (found at Target)

This party was such a huge success thanks to Mom Select, Disney Parks, Ocean Spray, #RunDisney, HP, and TwoSmiles. You can find which products I received complimentary on my previous post about party planning.

NOW, for the giveaway!

I also received an iPhone 5 cell phone case and several packages of HP Photo paper. I am giving ONE lucky reader that phone case and ONE package of photo paper!! The raffle is open from tonight through March 8th. Please read the terms of service.

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I had a GREAT party and my daughter has realized that #DisneySide is for ALL ages!

Homemade French Fries

* 5lbs Russet Potatoes

* Oil

* Cooking Spray

* Salt

1) Scrub potatoes and cut into thick fries.

2) Place in a pot and cover completely with cold water.

3) Let soak for 30 min to 1 hour (removes starch from the potatoes).

4) Drain water and lightly coat with oil.

5) Place on a pan lightly coated with cooking spray.

6) Sprinkle with salt (or other seasoning if desired).

7) Bake at 425 degrees F for 10-15 minutes.