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    Home » Uncategorized » A Pirate Birthday for My Little Red

    A Pirate Birthday for My Little Red

    Last Updated November 9, 2022. Originally Posted June 8, 2014 By Maggie Unzueta

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    This is a sponsored post by Latina Mom Bloggers and Disney Junior. #DisneyJuniorFamilia

    Strawberry Banana Pirate

    My Little Red turned 7 on June 6th. He is a D-Day baby with red, ginger hair. He’s funny and smart. He is without a doubt the best thing that has ever happened in my life. Cambio totalmente mi vida. Cuando el nació, la palabra “amor” tomo otro sentido. The word “love” took on a new meaning when he was born.

    My Little Red as a newborn

    Larry Fournillier is my co-host on my cooking show. He calls himself the “Pirate of the Caribbean” because he lives in Trinidad. His profile picture is of him dressed up like a pirate. I blame Larry for my son’s pirate obsession. Naturally, my son wanted a pirate-themed birthday party.

    Pirate Party Decorations for the party

    It started with a trip to the Disney store. He went straight for the Jake and the Never Land Pirates toys. He even chose the stuff that said 3+ years old. He didn’t care. He wanted a pirate sword and gold coins!

    Treasure hunting

    The birthday party was so much fun! I invited a couple of his little friends over and played cool pirate games. We started with a treasure hunt. I placed these pirate clues up and down my street. “Go to the slide in the backyard.” Another said, “Is the treasure by the BBQ?” And so on and so on… until they found the Jake and the Never Land treasure chest full of candy.

    Here’s a short Instagram video of their treasure hunting:

    We played some fun activity games with other Disney Junior characters. Some of Little Red’s friends are little, little. Uno solamente tiene 3 anos y no puede leer. There was a matching section his 3-year-old friend could do by himself. According to this game activity, my pirate name is Dead Man Morgan. Ha!

    playing pirate games

    This is the pirate loot bag the kids got to take home. I saw the banana at another party and had to steal this cute idea. Que lindo, no?

    pirate loot bag

    Making a Pirate Strawberry Banana

    making a pirate face on a banana

    You will need:
    ¼ banana
    1 strawberry
    melted chocolate
    toothpick

    Directions:

    • Cut out part of the interior of the strawberry to make his little hat.
    • Take ¼ of a banana and with a toothpick draw the pirate face. You can also use cake decorating tools and icing with food coloring.
    • Place on top of the banana, and you’re done. For snacks, I wanted to make something that was healthy and would NOT get the kids all hyped up.

     

    Happy Birthday, my Little Red!
    Feliz Cumpleanos, mi pequeño rojito!

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    About Maggie Unzueta

    Maggie Unzueta is the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer, videographer, and creator of In Mama Maggie's Kitchen. She has been developing easy and authentic Mexican food, Mexican-inspired recipes, and traveling tips since 2010. From family recipes to her extensive travels throughout Mexico, she brings traditional Mexican flavors from South of the Border and into your kitchen. Maggie has been featured in notable culinary websites and other media outlets. For more details, check out her About page.

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    Comments

    1. Kate - Catching Up With Kate

      June 9, 2014 at 1:55 pm

      oh! the banana strawberry pirate is so cute!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        June 10, 2014 at 8:42 am

        Thanks. Cute and easy to make. 🙂

        Reply
    2. Brigeeski

      June 9, 2014 at 2:04 pm

      What a cute party idea! I love the banana pirate!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        June 10, 2014 at 8:42 am

        Thank you, Bri. 🙂

        Reply
    3. Jennylou Raya

      June 9, 2014 at 5:22 pm

      I have pinned this as I know this will be requested by my son in a future birthday party. Awesome job!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        June 10, 2014 at 8:39 am

        Thanks Jennylou! Easy kids treats. Gotta love them.

        Reply
    4. Barbara

      June 16, 2014 at 4:14 pm

      What a fun party! Those bananas are so adorable too.

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        June 19, 2014 at 3:36 pm

        Thanks. My son had a blast!

        Reply
    5. Brandon @ Kitchen Konfidence

      June 16, 2014 at 4:35 pm

      So cute!! That pirate is a nice, healthy alternative to the usually cupcakes / cake. And just as enticing 😉

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        June 19, 2014 at 3:37 pm

        Thanks! They didn’t last long as you can imagine. 🙂

        Reply

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