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Tea Party
Date: Whenever that special
person was born!
Little kids love to have tea parties with their parents, siblings, or stuffed animals. Why not expand on that and have a big tea party for her birthday? It's a great excuse to play dress-up and have a fancy get-together with all of her friends.
Tea Party Invitations and Decorations
You may be able to find invitations appropriate for a tea party theme at a discount or party supply store. If not, it's easy to make them yourself. Simply cut teapot or teacup shapes out of construction paper or card stock. Write the party details on them. If you want to add any special notes, you could add a string and a small tag with the note so that it looks like the tag from a teabag.
You will need a nice table setting for the tea party. A pretty tablecloth and cloth napkins will add an air of elegance. A pot or vase of fresh or fake flowers makes a nice centerpiece. And don't forget the teapot, cups and saucers!
Tea Party Food and Favors
Cupcakes and finger sandwiches are the natural choice for a tea party. Small fruits such as grapes and strawberries are also appealing, and they add a little extra nutrition to the party menu.
If you prefer to have a large cake, your local bakery or caterer may be able to make a teapot cake. You could also simply make a sheet cake and draw a teapot on it in icing. Or you could make it look like a table and add a strategically placed toy tea set. When the party is over, the birthday kid can keep it to play with.
Tea is the obvious drink for a tea party, but many parents would prefer that their children not have the caffeine-loaded drink. Using decaffeinated or herbal tea will ease fears of hyperactive kids running around for hours after the party. It's also a good idea to offer an alternative such as fruit punch, because some children do not like tea.
Tea party favors could include miniature tea sets. These can be bought inexpensively at the dollar store. Feather boas are also popular, and the kids can wear them during the party for added glamour. You could also buy a normal sized toy tea set and fill the cups and pots with candy. Wrap them in tulle or plastic and tie it all up with a pretty ribbon for a beautiful favor.
Tea parties give young kids a chance to practice their manners while having a good time. They also make for great fun on a birthday. Birthday tea parties are inexpensive and easy to put together, making them wonderful for both kids and parents.
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