What’s a good way to entertain a house full of crazy kids?
Put on a tea party. Duh.
First, get a group of kids and at least one other adult (seriously, you need more than one adult).
Then, set up your tea party table including Davidson’s Tea and Donsuemor Madeleine Cookies.
Let each person pick out what kind of Davidson’s Tea they want. The choices at my tea party were: Bing Cherry with Almond (and honey), Hibiscus Flower, and Vanilla Cream Spice. (All are organic and decaf).
After the tea is poured, then it’s time to decide what Donsuemor madeleine cookies to eat. Our choices were: Traditional, Lemon Zest, Dipped Traditional, and Dipped Chocolate.
That’s about all of the tea party that can be controlled because once the kids get their cups of tea and their madeleine cookies there’s no stopping them.
My nephew was so impressed with the Donsuemor madeleine cookies that he tried to eat all of them. Unfortunately for him, we limited his intake to 3 and he was kind enough to share with his mom.
The girls loved the Bing Cherry tea and they couldn’t pick a favorite of the madeleine cookies (which means they enjoyed all of them).
My sister and I both loved the Vanilla Cream Spice tea. The combination of all the flavors in the tea worked together perfectly and we didn’t have to add any cream or sugar. Our favorite cookies were the lemon zest madeleines which happen to be the ones that I tried last year when I made Chocolate Dipped Lemon Madeleine Cookies.
I also enjoyed the Hibiscus tea but I prefer it iced instead of hot. Not sure why, but the flavors of the hibiscus are better to me over ice.
Overall, the whole tea party was given two pinkies up by everyone in attendance.
The only other thing you need for your tea party is a photographer. But make sure you save them a cup of a tea and a madeleine cookie (or two). (This wasn’t our photographer but he was busy playing during the tea party so we saved him a cup).
I may or may not have needed one (or two) of these pomegranate margaritas after our tea party. Once you see the pictures, you will want one too.
Note, I was provided the Davidson’s Tea and the Donsuemor madeleine cookies through my friends at The Abbi Agency but I did not receive compensation. All opinions, pictures, and half of the crazy kids are my own.
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You are such a good mom!! What a lovely tea party.
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Thank you Kris. It was a nice way to spend the afternoon with the family.
Twitter: bocafrau
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How fun. I love me some tea… I’m up for trying any tea. And tea and cookies, oh my. Looks like it was a nice party.
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Tea and cookies is a delicious pairing.
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I so want a tea party, dude. And the madelines sound so yummy.
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Dude. If you lived closer I would invite you over for a tea party.
I love tea and I love tea parties. I always have a stash of tea in my pantry. Come on over sometime!
Rach (DonutsMama) recently posted..Life’s Lessons: The Tired, Whiny Edition
I wish I lived closer so I could take you up on that offer.
Twitter: KimberlyAMuro
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I love tea! Now I just need some girls in this house that would do that with me.
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Or you can just move to Reno and share my girls for a tea party.
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I love tea parties!
I can’t believe how big your sister’s yard is
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She got lucky with her backyard. It’s great for the kids to run around in.
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How much fun is that?! I just love it.
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Thank you. We all had a blast.
Oh I love a good tea party. So sweet!
Thanks Tracy!
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We love tea parties! Just threw one on Friday with my girls and their cousins! =)
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How fun. I bet the kids all had a blast.
Twitter: corp2domestic
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Awww looks like they had so much fun! I am impressed you got the kiddos to drink tea
Natalie recently posted..18 Months and Counting!
They kids all thought they were so cool sipping their tea.
Awww the picture of them all in the tree is so sweet. I am not a huge fan of tea but the vanilla cream sounds great, as do the cookies!
marie recently posted..Carnival
The vanilla cream was a very good tea.
Twitter: elenawollborg
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So much fun! We do a fake tea party when my niece is over and all the kids love it! Maybe I need to do a real one soon. I love that their teas are organic & decaf. Great pics, too. That shot of Layla sipping her tea cup is priceless.
p.s. Can’t wait to read about the pom marg when I get home tonight. YUM!
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You were the inspiration for the pom margarita. Hope you like it.
I have a hard time believing there was just tea in your cup, dear.
Looks like fun though!
Julie recently posted..Monday Meals: Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies
Sadly there was just tea in my cup. I forgot to bring my flask.
You’re such a fun mom!
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Thanks Nicole!
you are awesome!!!! looks like you guys had a great time!
We did. Thank you!
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That looked like it was lots of fun. I’ve only ever had the imaginary kind of tea party. looking forward to when my kids would actually drink tea to have one ourselves!
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This was our first real tea party and the kids all had a blast. I did have to cool their tea down though before they could drink it.
That looks so cute! I love it. (And I did wonder what was in your cup.)
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Don’t worry. I had something stronger after the tea party.
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We LOVE Davidson’s Tea … my personal favorite is the Children’s Tea! Looks like a perfect day. What a great idea!
Sharon {Grumpy, Sleepy, and Bashful} recently posted..Boy’s Costume Review … I’m Batman!
I’ve never tried the Children’s Tea. Will have to get it one day.
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I’m so inspired to throw a tea party now – looks like so much fun! And that tea sounds ammmmazing. Love!
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It was very yummy.
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—this may be the “sweetest’ post i’ve EVER read <3
Jessica, you are one in a million. Xx
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Every once in a while I can be sweet.
That looks awesome! Now i want to have a tea party! You are a good mama
Come to Reno and we can have a tea party together.
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This looks like so very much delicious fun! Love!
Galit Breen recently posted..Walking Wishes
it was and it kept the kids entertained. Win-win.
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Oooh. Very fancy! I love the sippy cup on the table.
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Gotta take care of the little people.
Twitter: livingthescream
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This looks adorable! Those Tea’s sound so good. Who does not love a good Tea party?!?
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The teas were delicious, especially with the cookies.
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I bet you can’t wait for the kids to grow up so you can have martini parties.
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I have martini parties every night. Except it’s just me at the party.
What fun! I love my pomegranate green tea. And my pinkies are always up when I drink it. Is there any other way?
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I haven’t tried pom green tea yet. I’ll have to look for that since I love anything pom.
This looks like so much fun! What a wonderful array of treats you were sent.
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It was fun and all the goodies were perfect for the party.