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Sometimes I think i’m actually a good mom!! Ya know those times that nobody is fighting, people are actually happy and I actually do something fun for my kids! Well when Monsters University came out last week, we headed straight to the store to buy it. Although we didn’t see it in the theater, we knew that it wouldn’t disappoint and would be nothing short of amazing. So we went to Walmart to get their combo pack they had on sale; 2-Disc Blu-ray + DVD + Infinity Figure.
I’m fairly certain Walmart strategically places their movie display close to the toys, because as I was grabbing our movie, both kids bolted to all of the Monsters U toys close by. They immediately fell in love with these masks and we attached for good. Seriously, Gracie even had a meltdown when she had to go potty and I would’t let her take it into the Walmart Restrooms.
We also found the cutest little Monsters University characters. Some of them I didn’t know who they were before the movie, but now we are super excited that we got them to play with. The kids have been playing “monster” ever since and hiding them around the house. Whenever you find them, you are required to scream “AAAAh, Monster!”
While we were there we also picked up some ingredients for a special Monster’s U cake. The kids got super excited to make it as soon as they saw the fun candies I got to decorate with. It amazes me the fun and creative things companies come up with. This cake seriously was so fun, because although I grew up on this cake, and we’ve made it a bunch it was different for the kids because they got to decorate it and well….it was a monster!!!!
I started using my Jello Drip recipe, but usually I make it in a 9×13 pan. This time I baked it longer and made it in a tall 6 inch circle pan.
Ingredients
Instructions
mix the box cake mix according to the direction on the box. make sure to only use egg whites, the egg yokes will make your cake yellow. bake according to the directions as well.
Once cooked, let your cake fully cool
Using a fork, toothpick or skewer, poke holes ALL over the cake. The more holes the more spots your jello will seep thru.
Prepare your box of jello following the JIGGLER direction. Do not make it as runny as regular jello.
Poor jiggler liquid over the top of the cake, making sure to cover the whole cake.
Refridgerate, covered, for at least 2 hours.
Frost with Cool Whip shortly before serving.
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Once we made the cake part, we colored our Cool Whip green and “frosted” the cake by putting it on top, then smearing it until is fell to the bottom. We wanted the “gooey” monster look! Then we used the candy raindrops to make spikes all over the top. And of course, what monster would be complete without a million eyes, so we took the sugar eyes and placed them all around the spikes. To finish it off, we used some Halloween sprinkes that matched perfectly and the kids threw them all over the sides of the cake!!! Yup, cool mom status! I told the kids to throw sprinkles. We maybe ended up with a whole bunch all over the kitchen but oh well!
We also made Monster marshmallows which were super duper easy. We used patterned straws and just pushed them onto a marshmallow. Then using some candy melts, dipped the top of the marshmallow in, and then placed the eyes on before the candy dried! They turned out super duper cute, and were so easy for the kids to make themselves.
Watching the movie was a blast. The kids both started out sitting in their recliner and bean bag, but by the time their food was gone, they were up dancing and “scarying” just like the other monsters. I’m sure I missed parts of the movie the first time because I was watching them so much. But don’t worry, we’ve only watching it about 5 more times, so I’ve now caught all of the parts of the movie.
And of course the kids had fun, because it was movie night, tons of treats, and family time all together!!!
Have YOU seen Monsters University yet? What did you think of it?
We totally bought the movie already, but I didn’t do anything fun like this, just the usual popcorn. Love the cake!
Oh, my kids were disappointed that they didn’t get popcorn too….seriously, how could they want MORE?!
I’ve always wanted to try a poke cake. Looks like your kids had a blast. Such a cute movie.
They are seriously my favorite. I grew up on 2 kinds of cakes and this was one of them!!
Such a fun cake idea! I can’t wait to throw my kids a Monsters University party!
Yay, your boys will love it
That picture in the beginning is so blasted cute! Love this!
She was SO excited for the movie. I don’t remember what she was saying, but she wouldn’t stop talking for a picture. It still turned out darling even mid word!
Just watched this! this weekend! and its so cute! What a fun way to celebrate and those monsters on a stick! cute!
It definitely was cute! We loved it, and the monsters on a stick were super simple.
We just watched this movie and we all loved it so much. I think I loved it more than my son even haha. You are ao cute. This is all adorable.
That’s how I was too. I was definitely the one who wanted to watch it like an hour after finishing it the first time.
SOOOO cute Vanessa! You are ALWAYS an INCREDIBLE mom! Love you girl!
Awe, thanks my dear. You’re the best
oh my gosh so stinking cute! the kiddos and the cake
Thanks! I definitely think the kids are cute!
This cake is totally adorable! What a fun day! Allyson@Domestic Superhero
awe thanks. It definitely was super fun!
We haven’t seen the movie yet but we want to. The cake looks yummy. My granddaughter would love it because it is made in her favorite colour.
You definitely need to watch it. The kids and adults will love it.
What a fun cake! I love how your kids are hiding the monsters all over the house. So fun!
So super darling! Love those marshmallows creations and your kids are too dang cute!! I love Mike and Sulley, I need to see it. I’m sure it’s adorable.
It is so fun, and mini Mike is even better than you can imagine!
Oh my! What a great little party. I absolutely LOVE that Monster Cake. Cute and easy! 🙂
Thanks so much. The party was so fun, and just what my kids needed!