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If you’ve stepped out into any toy store recently you would’ve noticed a “larger than normal” presence of Mickey Mouse (and Minnie) toys. This is due to the big birthday coming up on 18 November – and here you were thinking it was for Xmas.

Since I have a baby just days away I thought I’d start with all the wonderful Disney Baby things you can get – thanks to Prima Baby.

The Disney Baby ring rattle is the cutest little thing, perfect for little hands to grab onto. So colourful and perfect for those precious early play times.

I did say I’m going all out baby for this post… Wouldn’t you want a Mickey Comforter? I can see many fun play time hours on this!

I do have bottles from number 1, but a girl can look – can’t she?

 

And of course you can also get a milk powder dispenser with Minnie or Mickey on it.

DISNEY BABY MICKEY MILK POWDER DISPENSER

Now we are getting to the part where baby is getting a little older with itchy gums and little hands that want to explore and touch everything – and this Disney Baby Mickey Mouse teether activity toy is just what baby will want.

It’s not all about the plushies… anything with wheels was always a winner for Lexa and I’m hoping little miss Lily will also enjoy a bit of vroom-vroom. Can I have this for my desk – pretty please!

DISNEY BABY MICKEY RACING KART

One of the very first things Lexa mastered was to sort shapes – and that was before she was 1! Her shape sorter wasn’t this fancy, but you never know what may arrive from all the aunts and uncles!

DISNEY BABY MICKEY AND FRIENDS SHAPE SORTER

You can never have too many rattles! Lexa had a few and inevitable they all ended up being missing for a few days. Plus the little car is a soft teether. (2-in-1 mum!)

DISNEY BABY MICKEY KEY RATTLE
DISNEY BABY MICKEY KEY RATTLE

I have a thing for cameras so this list would not be complete without me sneaking in a cute camera!

There are so many toys I would like to include on this list, but you will be reading all day if I did! However, I can tell you that toys aren’t the only things you can get from Disney Baby either…

Some people say don’t give a dummy and others swear by it. For me personally I don’t see why a baby can’t use a dummy when they need it in the early years. This Disney baby natural pacifier is only suitable for 6+ months, but it is just too sweet not to include on the list.

When you have a pacifier, you need a pacifier case – because there is nothing worse than thinking of all the germs floating in the air with a new baby.

Then, when baby is older you will need plates, spoons and other utensils!

DISNEY BABY MICKEY MICRO SET
DISNEY BABY MICKEY CUTLERY TRAVEL SET

Win a Disney Baby Mickey & Minnie Mouse plushie set!

Prima Baby has generously sponsored a Disney Baby Mickey Activity Plush and Disney Baby Minnie Activity Plush combo. I’m kind of jealous that I can’t enter my own competitions, but I’m going to be so happy for whomever gets to have these little rascals!

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Mickey Mondays are the best. It is the one day of the week I get to spend looking at Mickey everything – without feeling guilty!

Today’s article is all about DIY. Making Minnie bows, Mickey Oreo figures and more. If you want more than what is on this article, follow my Mickey Mouse Pinterest board 🙂

Have you read my other Mickey Monday articles?

  1. I want a Giant Mickey for Xmas!
  2. It’s Mickey Monday while counting down to 90 years of everyone’s favourite mouse!

Mickey Mouse Christmas Ornaments

I am almost 100% sure that my Christmas tree will feature Mickey Mouse and Barbie this year… because Christmas trees needn’t be ordinary.

Follow this easy step by step to make your Mickey and Minnie ornaments.

Who doesn’t have old baubles that have seen better days? Upcycle them to become Mickey Mouse baubles.

Christmas wreath with a twist – yes please!

Minnie and Mickey Mouse Accessories for your head 🙂

I’m not judging because both Lexa and I have Mickey Mouse caps – and we have both worn it out in public. Wave at us if you see us!

Nifty with pins and cottons?

I think my mom will love this section… all the info she needs to get a Christmas prezzie for me. Here is the pattern for the coin purse.

…and if you want to crochet a Mickey Mouse granny square… here you go 🙂

Mickey Mouse baby booties… get the pattern here. I wonder if I can get the pattern in adult size 🙂

Couldn’t find the pattern for this Mickey Mouse pillow, but I know the people who know how to can figure it out…

Want a Mickey Mouse scarf? No problem because here is the link to the pattern!

I know, I know… all this DIY is making you wish you can crochet and knit! Seriously tho, how cute is this Mickey Mouse beanie?

Mickey Mouse Yum!

I promised Mickey Mouse Oreo figures and I delivered… here are 2 ways to make your very own:

And if you want Mickey Mouse Cupcakes… it can’t be easier than this!

Now that you’ve made the cookies you’ll need to put it in a Mickey mouse box. Get this free printable Tsum Stum (stacking) Mickey Mouse box here.

…and here is another Mickey Mouse box for your Mickey mouse cookies 🙂

For the Kids!

Keeping the kids busy is a top priority over weekends and holidays. I would never even have thought of painting a Mickey on paperplates… but guess who is off to buy red and black paint now.

Imagine how awesome you kid’s room will look with this shelf.

Remember cutting snowflakes and hearts as kids? This is better, so much better! Cut Mickey Mouse snowflakes, get the how to here.

So I missed (my) Mickey Monday, but I will pretend today is Monday and just publish the post I wanted to anyway – because magic!

Who has heard of the giant Mickey Mouse statues that stood in Sandton (until this past weekend)? Well, I went to see them and they were absolutely awesome. There was one that I would put in my office – he had an Africa necklace, giraffe skin arms, leopard and zebra skin legs and the most beautiful traditional print on his pants. This Mickey is what South Africa is – bright, colourful and awesome.

If you still don’t know, Mickey celebrates 90 years from making his first appearance in Steamboat Willie. You can read some fun and interesting facts about Mickey Mouse on last week’s article.

Here is a peek at the awesome statues painted by South African artists.

There is more to the traveling exhibition than Mickey Mouse standing around looking pretty. You can buy Disney clothes, watches and more as well as keep the kids busy at the colouring-in station, race cars and tablets with Mickey content…

Also, just because it’s Disney and there are Mickey’s I’m mentioning this… Dischem has Disney Micropopz! I want Mickey… more than one. Please, thank you and goodbye!

Did you know that Mickey Mouse will be celebrating his 90th birthday on 18 November 2018? Here are 9 more things you probably didn’t know about Mickey Mouse:

  1. His very first appearance was in Steamboat Willie on 18 November 1928. Talk about a long career!

  2. He was voiced by the late great Walt Disney from 1928 to 1966! A number of voice actors has since given Mickey his voice.
  3. He has 3 aliases namely Mickey, King Mickey (Kingdom of Hearts) and Bob Crachit (Mickey’s Christmas Carol).
  4. Mickey has played in 22 short films from 1928 to 2013, 11 full-length films from 1934 to 2004 and 6 television series starting from 1955!
  5. He has a pet dog called Pluto.
  6. His significant other is Minnie Mouse.
  7. The very first Mickey Mouse from Steamboat Willie may be public domain by 2024.
  8. There is a one-of-a-kind 2ft/0.61m tall 24-karat gold Mickey Mouse (Celebration Mickey) that weighs 100lb/45 kg. Currently he is for sale, but be warned he is valued at over $4,000,000! However, Celebration Mickey is certified to be an authentic, one-of-a-kind piece by Disneyland Resort. It is signed with the Disney Corporate Trademark on the side of Mickey’s right foot. Disneyland Resort further guarantees that it is the only sculpture of its kind that will ever be made.
  9. In 1930 the German Board of Film Censored prohibited the screening of the cartoon The Barnyard Battle because Mickey was depicted as a soldier fighting his cat enemies that was wearing German-like helmets.

If you caught the Mickey Mouse fever again (like me) you may want to check out all these amazing things you can now own as an adult!

Let’s start with my amazing Mickey cap from Typo! I think I can wear it out – you let me know in the comments below if I can get away with it.

Mickey Mouse Hat from Typo

Typo has a selection of jewellery, stationery and badges for you to choose from.

Pandora also has a selection of delicious Mickey Mouse charms for your bracelet or locket to choose from. These are some of the pieces I have:

Mickey Mouse and Pandora

A Swarovski Mickey Mouse! If I was a collector of ornaments this would be on my desk right now. Unfortunately it retails at almost R5,000 – but it is gorgeous! If however you feel like you really want a Mickey Mouse ornament they also have 2 other options whose price tags are a little smaller.

Swarovski Mickey Mouse Celebration

I’ve also acquired a Mickey Mouse ears headband and wore it out to an event at Montecasino. You are never too old to have fun! Check out my Instastories highlights here.

I’m also planning on seeing the Mickey Mouse statues in Sandton this week… This will be shared next Monday.

Share your memories of Mickey with the hashtags #Mickey90 & #Mickey90Africa.

Can you believe that The Muppets graced our screens 30 years ago for the first time? The glamorous Miss Piggy and dry Kermit the Frog was favourites while we were growing up. We didn’t care that it was an Emmy® Award-winning series, we just loved the characters!

Now there is “Muppet Babies”!

The hilarious playroom antics of a young Kermit the Frog, Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo and Animal – plus a brand new Muppet Baby, Summer Penguin under the watchful eye of Miss Nanny will once again entertain.

The all-new CG-animated “Muppet Babies”, based on the original series, is geared towards kids 2-7 and their families, with each episode featuring two 11-minute stories.

The Muppet Babies Show

Set in the vibrant playroom of an urban brownstone with an expansive backyard, the Muppet Babies have everything they need at their fingertips to lead them on their fantastical adventures. The backyard alone is home to Kermit’s bouncy “pond,” Piggy’s dressing room, Summer’s art table, Gonzo’s chicken coop, Fozzie’s stage and a communal treehouse. In every episode, through a rainbow transition, the Muppet Babies use their imaginations to transport them into a fantasy sequence, each with a distinct style ranging from collage, comic book and classic cartoons to live-action footage.

The unique look of the series is accentuated by the style and design of the Muppet Babies characters, which were created to look like the original Muppet Babies puppet characters from “The Muppets Take Manhattan.” The creative team conducted hours of research, including studying the movements of the original Muppet Babies puppets and developed a digital simulation technique called “Jiggle Tech” which allows the animated Muppet Babies to move just like their puppet character counterparts.

Original songs

Music also plays an important role in the series, with almost every episode featuring original songs ranging in different musical styles from 70s disco to contemporary. The series’ iconic theme song has also been reimagined for a new generation by the acclaimed songwriting team of Kay Hanley, Michelle Lewis and Dan Petty (“Doc McStuffins”) and is performed by Tony Award®-winner Renée Elise Goldsberry (Broadway’s “Hamilton”).

Who is behind the Muppet Babies?

“Muppet Babies” is a co-production between Disney Junior, Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media’s (DCPI) Publishing and Digital Media Group, and The Muppets Studio. Tom Warburton (Disney’s “The 7D”) is executive producer and Emmy Awardwinner Eric Shaw (“SpongeBob SquarePants”) is story editor and co-producer. Andy Bean (“Puppy Dog Pals”) serves as the series’ songwriter/composer and Keith Horn (Disney’s “The 7D”) is co-composer.

I actually love buying presents. By the time it’s July I have 70% of all presents bought. My husband hates that I buy so far in advance “because I am cluttering our home with my insane hobby”. You know what, it doesn’t matter because when I give a present to someone I know that I have made an effort to find the perfect gift for each and every person.

If you don’t know by now, Mickey is turning 90 on 18 November this year! This means there will be a Mickey everywhere from about October to end December – and I am so excited.

I haven’t given Lexa my Mickey and Minnie Mouse pair as I want to give her a big plush Mickey that she can squeeze and love. Plus she already has her own Mickey charm from Pandora… and I have the Mickey and Minnie locket from Pandora. I admit it, I go overboard sometimes 🙂

So what can you expect from Disney this Christmas?

Mickey:

  • Plush
  • Games & Puzzles
  • Metals
  • Outdoor play

The good news is you will be able to choose from different sized plush dolls… so there will be something to suit your pocket 🙂

Miniature Mickey and Minnie Mouse plush dolls

Minnie and Mickey minis

Mickey and Minnie plush Dolls from Disney

Disney and dress up

Playing dress up is a fun way for kids to express themselves. The Disney rage includes costume party packs available in the following brands: Marvel Avengers, DC Heroes Boys, DC Girls and Disney Princess. (Plus… it’s going to be a little more affordable!)

Disney dress-up for kids

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