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Hand Painted Iced Tea Set Adorned With Pink Roses
Only $59.99
Need a very special bridal shower or wedding gift? This is a beautiful and unique gift that will not be duplicated and is sure to please the bride.
Golden Botanical Tea Cup in a White Spirea Motif
Only $14.99
You better buy two, you won't want to give this one away!
White Cotton Dress Gloves In Girls Size 7 to 14
Only $4.99
This glove is also available in sizes 2 to 4 and also 4 to 6X
Linen Guests Towel
Only $6.99
On SALE for only $4.99
White Porcelain Children's Tea Set
Only $39.99
And should a piece meet with an accident, no problem, this is an open stock product!
Dark Tan - Wide Brimmed Hat
Only $7.99
On SALE for only $5.99
A lady can't wear the same hat to every tea party! And at these prices, you can afford your very own collection!
Tea Mug With Saucer, Infuser, and Lid in the Sophie Pattern
Only $16.99
Don't you simply hate it when your tea gets cold before you are finished?
Tea Party Fans, A Great Craft Project
Only $2.49
Are you looking for a fun craft project for your tea party guests?
Create Your Own Hat, a Tea Party Hat Base in Black and White
Only $3.99
On SALE for only $2.99
Guests will love your latest idea for a fun tea party craft project
Ivory Courtyard Dessert Server
Only $19.99
The Ivory Courtyard Dessert Server comes apart for convenient storage.
Stainless Steel Serving Fork
Only $7.49
See the Complete Line of Buffet Table Serving Utensils
Stainless Steel Ice Tongs
Only $3.49
We especially like them because they are flexible, easy to squeeze together to pick up items. This is a definite consideration for older hands.
Honey and Syrup Dispenser
Only $14.99
Here is a novel way to add honey to your tea and syrup to your pancakes. Maybe you need two.
Set of Six Ivory and Pink Rose Bell Ornaments, Tea Party Favors
Only $7.99
On SALE for only $3.99
We simply love bargains, don't you? These ornaments are beautiful and economical, too.
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Planning a Child's Tea Party
The mere chink of cups and saucers tunes the mind to happy repose.
~George Gissing, The Private Papers of Henry Ryecroft
Let's Plan a Tea Party for Children
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It's
fun for a grandchild to have tea with Grandma. Grandma uses real tea and sugar
and doesn't get upset if the tea should get spilled. She bakes the best scones
and sometimes has chocolate covered strawberries, too. And of course, she uses
her best china. Tea with Grandma is very special. |
But Grandma isn't the only one who can
make wonderful memories for young children. Even the planning of a 'real tea
party' can be great fun for your children. They will love being a part of
deciding on a theme, making invitations, and choosing the food and drinks to
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Just like a birthday party has a
theme, it's fun to pick a theme for your child’s tea party. Go overboard with
"embellishments". Make sure the children know that this is a very special
occasion. It encourages their best behavior. The tea can be held out of doors
or in your home. You don't need a reason to have a tea party. The point is to
provide opportunities to encourage children to practice good manners.
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Get Dressed Up for a Tea Party |
Make the occasion extra special by asking the children to dress up. Children feel special when they are dressed up. Clothes make a statement about personality and style.
At a young age children start
communicating their tastes. Don't demand ruffles and lace if your daughter
likes knits. Suitable dress up clothes are available in all styles. Even the
very young child shows an interest in certain colors, fabrics and notions like
buttons and zippers.
The key is to observe and listen. Most
children would be happy to dress up if they were allowed to be comfortable and
be part of the decision-making process. The children should be comfortable
with their attire if you wish to avoid any retaliation in the middle of tea or
at any other inopportune time.
Remember that children are people too.
The differences should be appreciated and celebrated. Children have value and their feelings count. |
Crafts and Activities for Children's Tea Parties |
Do not overlook the importance of planning activities and/or craft projects for your little guests. Children like to be active and sitting still is next to impossible. How about a game of croquet if your party is outside? This activity would be especially appreciated by any young men who may be present. |
Children will love making their own version of a Tussie Mussie. Ladies in the formal Victorian 1800's filled tiny cone vases with fragrant bouquets to make their stroll along the streets more aromatically pleasing. These vases became known as Tussie-Mussies holders. Tussie refers to a knot of flowers. Mussie refers to the moist moss that kept the flowers fresh. |
Plan the Tea Party Menu With Care |

Cutters like these make beautiful tea sandwiches. |
Remember that children"'"s tastes are
not as refined as their adult counterparts. Children generally would not enjoy
the fare served at social gatherings for adults.
Keep the menu simple but elegant in
appearance. Use peanut butter or cheese as the filler for finger sandwiches.
Remove the crusts, of course, and cut into fun shapes. Be sure to send for our Tea
Free Party Recipes to get more information on making finger sandwiches.
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'Tea' can be many things at a child's
tea party. Generally children are not that fond of real tea but a spoon full
of 'pink' sugar will do wonders. You will want to try one of the luscious fruit infusions from Elmwood Inn Fine Teas. Strawberry-Kiwi Caffeine-free Infusion is perfect for a child's tea as is Blueberry Caffeine-Free Infusion,their best selling infusion. Or try chai tea; it is made with
milk. David Rio Giraffe Decaf Chai or Flamingo Vanilla (decaf and sugar-free) would be good choices. You could choose to serve lemonade or one of our Cider House Mixes
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Always serve the tea in real tea cups,
preferably smaller cups that fit comfortably in a child's hands. China teacups
picked up at flea markets and yard sales are the best kinds of cups for
children to practice on. They are generally inexpensive and will allow
children to learn social graces without feeling awkward and fearful.
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Treats served to children should be decorative, delicious and easy to handle. Sticky desserts with frosting and
crumbly cakes should be avoided. These adorable cookie cutters make sugar cookies in shapes most
appropriate for tea parties. Strawberries, brownies and pound cake would
be excellent choices. Refer to our Tea
Party Recipes for some great recipe ideas for children's tea parties. Serve foods that children like and
that are easy to eat. Whenever possible use real china, cloth napkins and flatware or silver. The best for the best. |
Teach Your Children the Social Graces |
Tea parties are a lovely way to teach
the social graces. Children do not even realize that they are learning.
Getting dressed up, being at a tea with all the formality, brings out the best
in children. They know they are expected to act like ladies and gentlemen. The
children's tea party simply becomes a means to an end; a great way of building
self-esteem, confidence and poise. The Tea Party is a delightful way to teach
respect, sharing, caring, and giving. |
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Elegant Ceramic Child's Pin Strip Tea Set With Tray A beautiful tea set your little girl will treasure. Item No. GPCC-7001 |
$59.99 |
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White Porcelain Children's Tea Set And should a piece meet with an accident, this is an open stock product. Item No. GPCC-7207 |
$39.99 |
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White Porcelain Tea Set for Little Girls That special little girl in your life will spend countless hours playing with her "real" tea set. Item No. GPCC-7206 |
$44.99 |
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Classic White Porcelain Teapot---Three Cup, With Infuser Here is a classically styled beautiful white porcelain teapot available in a variety of sizes to accommodate all your tea needs Item No. GPCC-7058 |
$14.99 |
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Small Cream Pitcher and Sugar Bowl in White Porcelain Fine for every day use or when having a couple of friends for tea. Item No. GPCC-7005 |
$6.99 |
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Sugar Packet Holder in Classic White Porcelain Nice for storage of sweetener packets both in your cabinet and on your table Item No. GPTA-4000 |
$2.99 |
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Girl's Custom Hand Painted Porcelain Tea Set What would your little girl love on her tea set? Butterflies, daisies? Item No. GPCC-7208 |
$69.99 |
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Lock Top White Porcelain Teapot This cute little 10 ounce teapot is perfect for brewing tea for yourself and it makes enough to share with a friend. Item No. GPCC-7002 |
$9.99 |
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Set of Four Fine Quality Porcelain Demitasse Tea Cups and Saucers They will be loved and appreciated, no matter for whom you are buying this set. Item No. GPCC-7014 |
$17.99 |
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Tea Party Fans, A Great Craft Project Are you looking for a fun craft project for your tea party guests? Item No. GPJA-6038 |
$2.49 |
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Gadgetology, Kitchen Fun With Your Kids A very fun and attractive book the entire family will enjoy. Item No. GPTB-8001 |
$14.95 |
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Taking Tea With Alice, Looking Glass Tea Parties and Fanciful Victorian Teas This book recreates the world of Alice in Wonderland via a colorful collection of 6 Victorian Tea Parties. Item No. GPTB-8005 |
$19.95 |
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Blueberry Caffeine-Free Infusion, Elmwood Inn's Best Selling Infusion in 2007 This is a full-bodied tea infusion and is rich in antioxidants. Item No. EILL-002 |
$8.95 |
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Strawberry-Kiwi Caffeine-free Infusion, Great for Children's Tea Parties Luscious, ripe fruits are dried and actually blended with flowers to create this heavenly blend called Strawberry-Kiwi Infusion. Item No. EILL-006 |
$8.95 |
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Heart Shaped Cutters for Cookies and Tea Sandwiches Add extra flair to your tea sandwiches when you cut them with these heart shaped cutters Item No. GPHD-5003 |
$6.99 |
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Tea Party Cookie Cutters This adorable set of cookie cutters will make wonderful sugar cookies sure to delight your guests no matter what their age. Item No. GPHD-5004 |
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Linen Sachet Bag - Tea Party Favor Your guests will be delighted to receive a hand embroidered linen sachet bag. Item No. GPLN-3017 |
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Shamrock Clover Pattern - Gold Plated - Demi Spoon Celebrate your Irish heritage while you enjoy your tea! Item No. GTPA-4056 |
$2.69 |
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Teddy Bear Demitasse Spoon, Perfect for Bear Lovers of All Ages Teddy bear demi spoons would make great favors at a baby shower. Item No. GPTA-4088 |
$2.19 |
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Gold Plated Stainless Steel Demitasse Spoons in the Horizon Pattern You are sure to love the daintiness of this gold plated stainless steel spoon Item No. GPTA-4119 |
$1.29 |
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Stainless Steel Demitasse Spoon in the Royalty Pattern These less expensive spoons are all very pretty, quite durable, and a nice addition to your tea party. Item No. GPTA-4116 |
$1.09 |
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Stainless Steel Demitasse Spoon in the Erin Pattern Just in time for spring tea parties, you are now able to select from six new patterns of demitasse spoons. Item No. GPTA-4106 |
$0.99 |
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Shamrock Clover Pattern - Stainless Steel - Demitasse Spoon These demi spoons are adorned with a four leaf clover at the top of the handle Item No. GPTA-4057 |
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Child's White Chef Hat in Classic White or Personalized Everybody knows that getting ready for the tea party is at least half the fun, especially when you are five years old. Please do not order the chef's hat from this page. Click on the image to select the style and size you want Item No. GPJA-6119 |
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Child's White Apron This little apron is a necessity when you have "help" preparing for the Tea. Please do not order the apron from this page. Click on the image to select the style and size you want Item No. GPJA-6118 |
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And when accidents do happen, handle
the situation with calm and grace. Would you raise your voice in anger at a
dinner guest who spilled their wine? No, you would assure your guest that it
was not a problem and do what you could to alleviate their embarrassment, blot
up the 'problem' and move on.
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Do the same thing with children at a
tea party. Expect a spill and have absorbent towels on hand. Assure the
embarrassed child that it is not a problem. Then blot up the spill and move
on. A heart must break in heaven when children are scolded for such minor
mishaps.
You surely have seen it happen. The
child is sternly chastised, and genuinely embarrassed. The self righteous
adult has unknowingly made himself/herself the fool in the situation. Just how
important is a cup of spilled tea in the scope of this child’s life? It is
extremely important if the opportunity is used to embarrass and humiliate the
child. Don’t do it. There are terrorists in this world, a cup of spilled tea
is nothing.
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