I should be talking about Halloween and pumpkins but my girls can’t stop reminiscing about their summer trip to Magic Kingdom. The highlights of course, meeting the princesses. A new attraction from our last visit a few years ago was Ariel’s Grotto. It was simply amazing for them to go “Under the Sea” and meet their favorite Mermaid. For dinner the next night, I decided to do something a little fun with their food. I made a mermaid (or Ariel) themed dinner, not as beautiful as the “real” Ariel but it was fun and exciting for the girls.
It was simple to make. For the…
Head: I got ready made Turkey meatballs from whole foods and heated them up. I then cut eyes and a mouth
Hair: I made spaghetti with Vodka sauce. I placed the spaghetti around the head so that it looked like hair.
Shells: I used two Driscoll’s Strawberries.
Tail: I sliced up kiwi and placed it on the plate to look like a tail.
Arms: I used two carrots.
Fish: I had S’More Goldfish and took the chocolate fish out and placed them on the plate for an “Under the Sea” look.
The next time I make our Mermaid meal, I will use cooked spinach for seaweed or broccoli for “under water” plant life.
Does your child love mermaids as much as my girls do? Here a few activities you can do to continue your “Under the Sea” themed evening:
- Watch The Little Mermaid with friends or family.
- Play the Peaceable Kingdom Mermaid Island Board Game.
- Hit the Bath with Mermaid Friends. My girls love the Barbie Mermaid Doll and The Ariel Floating Fountain Set.
- Create your own Mermaid Story or read Mermaid books; Fancy Nancy and The Mermaid Ballet, Three Little Mermaids (great for younger children), and Disney’s Princess Little Mermaid: Read Along Collection are just a few ideas.
- Do a Mermaid Inspired Craft- paint shells if you have them or check out these fabulous Mermaid activities on Pinterest.
Happy Friday!
Disclaimer: All images, ideas and opinions expressedare my own. I was not compensated for this post.
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