Tea for Two Serves Up Multiple Possibilities

A favorite playtime activity for little girls is having a tea party. Thinking about classic toys that have stood the test of time, a children’s tea set is surely one that comes to mind. Many mothers, grandmothers and aunts have fond memories of their own tea sets and the tea parties they enjoyed. A tea set makes the perfect gift for these women to now give the little girls in their lives, and share old memories while creating new.

Whether it is one princess and a table full of stuffed guests, several little girls gathered in their finest, special tea time with grandma, a pouting little brother forced to be the two in his sister’s tea, plain or fancy, tea parties are a cherished, timeless pastime. Tea sets can be found in a variety of styles: made of plastic, enamelware, porcelain or wood, modern or classic, brightly colored or painted by hand, there is the perfect set for every little girl. The Giggle Guide^® serves up a party that includes sets from Jack Rabbit Creations, Beatrix Potter by Reutter Porcelain, I’m Still Me and Melissa & Doug.

Jack Rabbit Creations Garden Party Tea Set Celebrates Tradition

Jack Rabbit Creations is dedicated to providing heirloom quality toys and gifts that kids and adults adore. Jack Rabbit toys are updated twists on classics, with original art and amazing packaging. They choose to use wood, tin, cotton and other natural materials for their designs and embrace a “no batteries required” approach. A true mom-and-pop business, Jack Rabbit Creations is run by husband and wife Jim and Erica Lancaster with their one great employee, Patty, who works in the warehouse.

Jack Rabbit Creation’s Garden Party Tea Set is a gorgeous, double-dipped enamelware tea set that is more durable than china and much nicer than plastic. Tea for three is what you will get with this service that includes three plates, three cups and a teapot. For ages 3 and up, this set is a classic, with a whimsical garden motif featuring summer flowers, butterflies, bees, lady bugs and grasshoppers. Boxed beautifully for gift giving, this set will inspire years of creative and imaginative play.

For more information, visit www.jackrabbitcreations.com

Beatrix Potter Tea Set is an Afternoon Delight

A real porcelain tea set can make a little girl feel like a true princess and become a very special keepsake that she may one day share with her own little girl. The Beatrix Potter tea service is lovingly made in Germany by Reutter Porcelain, a company with a 50-year tradition of craftsmanship. This heirloom quality tea set features a beautiful collection of illustrations from the original Beatrix Potter stories. Beautifully hand finished in 24k gold, this set is food and dishwasher safe.

The elegant tea set is full of old world charm and is perfect for girls ages 5 and up. Set includes three plates, four teacups with saucers, four stainless steel spoons, 3-1/4” tall teapot, sugar bowl and creamer. All the pieces come neatly nestled into a fabric-sided suitcase trimmed with vintage-style lace. The leather carrying handle and closure make it easy to pack up and take this tea set over the river and through the woods to enjoy a special tea with Grandma.

For more information, visit www.reutterporcelain.com

I’m Still Me Makes for Jolly Good Fun

A tea party is even more fun when it is themed and all the guests are dressed for the part. I’m Still Me makes it easy for children to have a fairy tea party with their four-piece fairy garland set. The set includes a fairy garland, a silk veil, a bracelet and a ring. All pieces are hand felted in Nepal and are adjustable to fit most children ages three and up.

The garland with detachable veil may be worn as a headpiece or as a cape. The handmade Nepali felt is some of the finest in the world. Using ancient felting techniques, New Zealand wool is dyed, cut and sewn to create heirloom quality toys. The workers, primarily women, are paid fair wage and absolutely no child labor is used.

The three-piece crown set is the perfect choice when attending a royal tea party. The hand felted flower-adorned crown and cuffs will let all little majesties enjoy their tea in royal style. When it comes time for a royal knight to join the party, the two-piece royal knight set lets them look their knightliest. What a dashing lad he will be in his hand felted helmet and sword belt.

The 20-piece make believe restaurant set includes an apron for the server, storage case, menu, chalk, place cards, napkins, place mats and coasters.

See the entire selection of great toys and make-believe fun at www.imstillme.com

The Melissa & Doug Menu Includes Picnic Sets

Set to hit store shelves in mid-March, the Bella Butterfly Tea Set will be the perfect way to welcome spring. From the Sunny Patch Indoor/Outdoor Lifestyle collection, this colorful set has garden themes that nurture a love of nature and active play. The 17 piece tea set is suitable for ages 3 and up and the food-safe plastic components can be used at snack time. The rosy colors and butterfly theme make this tea set pretty sweet.

Who doesn’t like to go on a picnic? The Melissa & Doug picnic sets make it easy for girls and boys to pack up the perfect picnic lunch to enjoy on a blanket in the yard, a table at the park, a day at the beach or even a rainy day picnic inside.

The Bella Butterfly Picnic Set is a pretty pink set that includes a butterfly adorned, sturdy striped fabric basket. Inside the basket there is a service for four that includes cups, flower-shaped plates, spoons, knives and forks with extra room for yummy snacks.

The brightly colored Happy Giddy Picnic Basket is great for boys and girls; it features four cups, spoons, forks, knives and bug-faced plates. Everything stores inside the fabric picnic basket with a cute-as-a-bug lid and extra room for everyone’s favorite picnic foods.

Both sets are dishwasher safe for easy clean up and are suitable for ages 5 and up.

For more information, visit www.melissaanddoug.com