Ideas On How to Throw Tea Party On A Budget

 

Someone I recently met on Instagram asked me if I had any ideas for a Tea Party.  She was planning a tea party for her young child.  If you have been a long time reader on my blog, you know I happen to specialize in planning themed children's parties on a budget.  You can see just some of the parties I have planned for my kids on my party page here.

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One of my favorite places to shop for party items is the Dollar Tree.  I found many items in store that would be perfect for a tea party on a budget. 

I am loving all the spring flowers right now, all of which would make pretty bouquets, decorations, and centerpieces. (I have shared several easy centerpiece ideas made from DT items in my Instagram feed)   

In addition to basic round and rectangle tablecloths, Dollar Tree now has table skirts. These are way more than $1.25 at other stores. 

A fun way to dress up the tables, or even to play dress up are these colorful scarves.  I found them in the aisle with the shampoos and bath items.  They are brand name and nice quality. 

If you would like doilies for your party, Dollar has them in multiple sizes. 

A cute centerpieces is this pretty pink teapot by Oriental Trading.

Another fun addition is this tea pot pinata

And how adorable are these tea party photo props

When my oldest attended a friend's birthday tea party, the girls dressed up in party dresses and brought their favorite doll or teddy bear. Once at the party they had lot of hats, purses, scarves and beads to dress up in. All of which can be found at the Dollar Tree. You can see all of the ladies straw hats here, 

and little girls hats here.

I found this mini tea pot set in the toy aisle.  While a bit on the small side, it would be cute to give out as a party favor, our used in the decor in some way.  

Depending on the age of the guests there are a few choices on how to serve your tea.  You can find pretty tea cups at the local thrift shop, or serve more basic ones like these.  

Silver rimmed plastic mugs

clear glass mugs (currently available in small quantities)

I found pretty ribbons in several colors, and even glitter and wooden butterflies.  They could be used as decorations or maybe for the guests to create a craft. 

These spring flower and tassel garland and large tissue paper ball would be pretty to hang around your party. 

How about some goodie bag ideas.  When I throw a party, I really like giving items that my party guest can use.  These flower containers filled with treats or trinkets like the necklaces, crown, or cupcake squishy would be  memorable parting gifts. 

It looks like I will have to break up this post or it will be a mile long. 

I will be sharing tea party food and treat ideas very soon. Also be sure to stop by my Etsy Shop for seasonal and party printables. 

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Dare to Share #513

 It's Friday night, and you know what that means..

it is time to Dare to Share! 

This week was my Spring Break.  Unfortunately I was not able to go anywhere warm this week.  It was cold and rainy, and I was still busy working.  While I had a break from school, I was busy sorting and packing for me upcoming move, and also working in my Etsy shop.  I feel like we got a decent amount accomplished, but it would have been more had I not tweeked my back early in the week. You do not realize how much you have to move while packing, until your body tells you that it hurts when you move a certain way.  While I am still a little sore, I am starting to feel better.  

I did have the chance to share a blog post this week.  The Dollar Tree has released an amazing Shore Collection on their website.  Hopefully this means will be seeing some of these products in the stores in the upcoming months as well.  I have not been as excited about a collection as I have about this one. It brings me back to the summer of 2020 when I went one of my favorite vacations ever around the coast of lower and upper Michigan.  You can see what I am talking in my post Amazing New Shore Finds From The Dollar Tree.

I have added several new listing for Easter to my Etsy shop. If you are interested in checking them out, you can see my shop here.

I do have a question that I would like to ask here. I am in the process of planning some party bundles for my shop.  I am keeping of lists of that party themes I want to create.  Does anyone have a party theme ideas that would like to see? 

Well it is getting to be about that time. It is time to get this party started.  Link Up and HAVE FUN! 

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Amazing new shore finds from the Dollar Tree

I mentioned last week that the Dollar Tree had a Shore Living line that can't be missed.  I really mean it. I have not been this excited about a new line in quite awhile.   There are so many items that I want to buy.  They remind me of the vacation we took a few years ago along the lake shores of Lake Michigan. It was one of the best vacations I ever took, and I look forward to taking again. (you can see links the the posts with pictures below) 

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I have not seen any of these items in store yet, but these amazing items are on their website and can be shipped for FREE to your local store.

Here are just some of my favorites 

Metal Embossed Oval Buckets

Vertical MDF Wall Decor Sentiment Sign

Metal DIY Wall Banners

Starfish Wreath Forms

Anchor Wreath Form

Starfish Ceramic Decor

                                                           Cork Wall Tags

Wooden Hanging Mermaid Signs

Beach Inspired Wall Signs

Nautical Wood Signs

Wooden Mermaid Tails 3 ct pack

There are just too many items in this collection that I love to post. You can see them all on the Dollar Tree website.  

If you want to follow along with with my Dollar Tree Finds, Reels and more come join me on Instagram

If you are interested in learning more about great places to visit on vacation in Michigan.   Check out the posts below 

Spilling the Beans.. What I have been up to

Our Visit to Holland, Michigan

Our visit to Lake Michigan, Grand Haven, Ludington, Manistee

Our visit to Lake Michigan, Traverse City, Charlevoix, and Petoskey

Our Visit to the Michigan Upper Peninsula

Our Visit to Mackinac Island

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Dare to Share #512

It is Friday night, and you know what that means.. 

It is time to Dare to Share! 

Happy Spring!

Has it felt like spring where you live yet?  We had a few 70 degree days a few weeks ago, but since then its been in the 30s and 40s and we even had a little bit of snow. One of these days, hopefully we will warm up again. 

This week I attempted to write a blog post but with my busy schedule and technical difficulties I have not been able to  just yet.  I don't know if you heard but the Dollar Tree just released an amazing new shore collection online that can't be missed.

In my Etsy Shop I am starting to list Mother's Day listings as it will be here before we know it.  

It is getting late and I need to get to bed as we are helping D's mom at a charity event tomorrow, so let us get this party started.  

Link up and HAVE FUN! 

  

  

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