Isn't It Ironic?

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adjective

1.

containing or exemplifying irony: an ironic novel; an ironicremark.

2.

ironical.

3.

coincidental; unexpected: It was ironic that I was seated nextto my ex-husband at the dinner.

I think ironic is the best possible word to describe my life today.  I was the biggest wallflower ever at school, now I'm married to the guy who was a football star and uber popular.  I love all things  Disney, but have only vacationed there twice, with no upcoming plans for visiting again.  I love planning parties, but rarely have one.

The biggest irony of all for me today is I love to blog and talk to people through Disney Donna Kay, but in the real world I am pretty much a loner except for my family.  There are really times when I wish I had a huge social network and girlfriends to go shopping with.  It can be lonesome at times, and I see Dakota following in my footsteps.

I wanted to reach out to you today and ask a favor, Dakota will be turning 15 at the end of the month.  I have added a few You Tube videos of him performing, and would love to have one reach 1000 views by his birthday.  He really wants to be a professional musician one day and this would be the best birthday present ever!!

Would you please take a moment to view this video of Dakota singing "Wonderful Tonight" it would mean the world to me and I am sure it would be a giant confidence boost for him.

   

Thanks so much to all of you who watch the video, it means more to me than you could ever imagine!!

Have a Magical Day!!

Donna Kay

Did You Know...Mickey Mouse Watch

June 1, 1933
The first Mickey Mouse watch wass sold by Ingersoll-Waterbury - a Connecticut clock maker on the verge of bankruptcy.  The sale of Mickey Mouse watches saved the company!

The first watch was sold at the Chicago Exposition 'Century of Progress.'    The original price of the watch was $3.25, but was lowered to $2.95.

There was also a pocket watch version which sold for $1.50.

Ingersoll made Mickey Mouse watches throughout the 30's, 40's and 50's. In the 60's Ingersoll became US Time which later became Timex.

You can still buy a replica of the original Mickey Mouse watch today for under $300.

I guess it's time for me to go...

Have a Magical Day!!

Donna Kay

Lexi's Under The Sea Party

I have been trying to help Ashley out with Lexi's 2nd birthday party with an Under The Sea theme. That's easier said than done when we are 6 hours away from each other.  My Silhouette has been busy making a birthday banner and underwater plants.  Next I will be making mermaids and sea creatures.

I am far from a graphic designer, but I wanted to share an invitation and cake toppers I made for the party using Ocean Animal digital clip art I bought from DreAmloft on Etsy.

I love you so much my Little Lexi!! I wish I could be there for the party!!

Have a Magical Day!!
Donna Kay

Disney Party Boards - Disney Ice Cream Party

I look forward to Wednesday each week because it means I get to post a new Disney Party Board.  This week is extra special because my friend Amy from Disney Living is planning a Disney Ice Cream Social for her daughter.

I thought a Disney Soda Shop theme would be really fun, with hot dogs and hamburgers served in the old fashioned red baskets, a DIY ice cream sundae bar and Frozen Sunshine, just like Beaches & Cream!!

Disney Soda Shoppe Party Board

1. Burgers & Hot Dogs  - Soda shop staples, Goofy Burgers & Hot Plutos would be great on the menu, served in retro red baskets.  I recently found these at my local WalMart for just $4.99-and they came with Ketchup and Mustard bottles too.
2. Mickey Cone - Just like they serve in Beaches & Cream!  Scoop your ice cream into the dish, add an upside down sugar cone, use chocolate candy melts for ears and maybe a few sprinkles. :)
3. Ice Cream Cups - How cute are these disposable ice cream cups by Wilton?  I think they work with our theme perfectly.
4. Striped Paper Straws - I LOVE PAPER STRAWS!! They are not very expensive, they can be used in our Milk Shake Cupcakes (#10), in our Frozen Sunshine (#11) and in our Coke Floats (#8).  They can also take the place of lollipop sticks in cake pops or marshmallow pops.  Don't forget to add Happy Birthday flags!!
5. Donald's Dunkers - I know we just used this idea for our Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Party, but it works just as well here.
6. Ice Cream Cone Cake - This cake is fabulous, I do wonder how you would cut it without it toppling over though...
7. Beaches & Cream Sign - You could replicate it and change the name to "Amy's Soda Shoppe" or "Minnie's Soda Shoppe" - Maybe even add some ears to the ice cream cone.
8. Retro Coke Bottles - Coke Float anyone?  Let your guests make their own Coke Float using vanilla ice cream and these Cokes in retro bottles.  
9. Soda Shoppe Invitation - I couldn't find the perfect invitation for this party so I created this one myself using papers and clip art from the Cupcake & Ice Cream collection by Paper Tree House Studio on Etsy.
10. Milk Shake Cupcakes - I just love Bakerella!! These milk shake cupcakes go so well with our theme!!  
11. Frozen Sunshine - Straight from the Beaches & Cream menu! Take equal parts orange sherbet and vanilla ice cream and blend, adding seltzer (sparkling water) to the blender during the mixing process to get the desired consistency, garnish with whipped cream and candy orange slices.  
12. Minnie's Sundae Bar - Minnie has set up a fabulous DIY Sundae Bar with strawberries, cherries, nuts, sprinkles, chocolate chips, hot fudge, caramel sauce and whipped cream all displayed in sundae glasses.  Notice that the back row was set up on a riser to make them easier for the guests to dip from.
13. Izze Soda - These brightly colored fruit juice sodas add great flavor to the party.  Their retro look fits right in with our Soda Shop theme.

I think a colorful banner with "Amy's Soda Shoppe" in pennants similar to the invitation would look great and add continuity to the party.  These cute milkshake centerpieces made from M&M's and taffy would look great sitting our around the room.  Here is the tutorial for making them from Bakergirl.

I thought these headbands, from Kara's Party Ideas, made from sugar cones were cute and easy to make.  Younger girls would love them!!

Just one more - some really cute ice cream cone cookies from The Decorated Cookie!!

Amy will be posting her ice cream cone centerpieces next Monday for the PINspiration Blog Hop on her blog Disney Living, you don't want to miss it!  I can't wait to see pictures from the party!!

Have a Magical Day!!

Donna Kay

WDW Fan Zone - Bring Disney To You

Just wanted to let you know I am in the WDW Fan Zone today with ways to bring Disney to you this Summer.
Hurry over and check it out, and read some of the other great articles while you're there.