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Maria Cella is an Italian-American food blogger. Find authentic Italian recipes, food reviews, and stories of family and traditions.

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Moana plate setting

Moana viewing party

May 31, 2017 by Maria Cella in Family

This past weekend I hosted a Moana viewing party for all my nieces and nephews. One of the things I appreciate and love most about kids is their wonder and amazement. All you have to do is build excitement and be engaging in order for kids to have a magical time. Well, that might not be all you have to do, but it's a big part of it!

Now, I wasn't about to go all Pinterest-caliber crazy on this party, but I wanted the kids to be excited when they walked in the door. I went for decorations, themed fun food, and balloons. Kids love balloons and frankly so do I. For the decorations, my sister recommended Birthday Direct, a fairly economical party supply website. I got some plates, straws with little umbrellas, leis, and tissue paper flowers - all for $30!

Food included mini hamburgers served on Hawaiian buns and a pineapple platter. My brother-in-law, co-owner of Simple Fare Catering, sent over some Asian duck spring rolls with a teriyaki sesame dipping sauce. Thanks, Mike! I made a few other things, mostly for the adults, including a zoodle salad and cheddar bacon cheese spread.

The big hit was dessert - a Betty Crocker Raspberry Poke Cake. I had this last summer at a friend's cookout and knew the kids would love it. Admittedly, it's not a very sophisticated or elevated cake recipe, but a crowd pleaser all the same. Refreshing, sweet, and fun!

One thing I learned during our little party is that kids between 4 months and 5 years old don't really have the attention span for an entire movie, in the middle of the day, on a sunny Saturday. But we still had fun! I also love the tissue paper flowers so much I haven't taken them down yet.  They might just be up all summer!

Hawaiian buns
Leis
Tissue paper flowers
Duck egg rolls
Tropical decorations
Tissue paper flower
Pineapple platter
Tiki
 Betty Crocker Raspberry Poke Cake

Betty Crocker Raspberry Poke Cake

May 31, 2017 /Maria Cella
Family
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