When looking for party ideas, an afternoon tea could be just the thing. Whether a casual get together or formal, themed event, a tea party offers food, drink and company in a unique fashion. Afternoon tea became vogue when Anna Marie Russell, the Duchess of Bedford, began taking tea and cakes in her room in the 1700s to tide her over till the main meal. Becoming bored with sipping alone, Anna began to invite friends, thus creating the social phenomenon and staple of afternoon tea.Teas are used to celebrate events such as birthdays, bridal showers, holidays or just the joy of the seasons. A tea can be an excuse for a dance or a spring garden party in addition to just a cozy catch-up session. Whichever theme you choose, there are a few helpful guidelines to turn your tea into a work of art as well as entertainment.Invite a select
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Tea Party Ideas
Flavors, Marie Russell, Party Ideas
If you want to throw an amazing party, one that your little girl will remember forever, then you need to search for birthday party ideas for girls that actually work! You do not need to spend a lot of money, but with the right birthday party ideas for girls, you can create a theme that will have your daughter and her friends buzzing with expectation as the party draws nearer.With this in mind, here are a few birthday party ideas for girls that should see you creating a happy and successful event to celebrate your daughter's birthday.1. A dance party:Why not throw your own diva dance party at home and include all the extras! You can hire lights and even a mirror ball, and use your iPod or MP3 player to provide an unlimited stream of party dance music for the girls. Why not do a little research and find
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Cafe
Dance Party, Little Girl, Party Food
April 15 is usually tax day in the United States. This is the due date when American citizens have to file tax returns. But it's 2011 and tax day is not Friday, April 15. Instead, taxes are to be filed by midnight April 18, 2011. Normally, the only reason tax day is later than the 15th, is when the 15th falls on Saturday or Sunday.Why is April 18 Tax Day in 2011?It's because of the Emancipation Day holiday in Washington, DC. President Abraham Lincoln signed the Compensated Emancipation Act on April 16, 1862 to free slaves in the District of Columbia. In observance of the DC holiday, 2011 Tax Day was moved forward one business day, landing it on Monday, April 18.When were the slaves emancipated?The April 16, 1862 Compensated Emancipation Act freed about 3000 slaves.Most American children are taught about the Emancipation Proclamation which Abraham Lincoln issued on September
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Tea Party Day
Abraham Lincoln, American Citizens, American Civil War
Someone asked me recently, "Does green tea have caffeine?" I thought that some of my readers might be interested in more than just a yes or no answer. So, here's the answer to does green tea contain caffeine, in a little more detail.Does green tea have caffeine content equivalent to black teas?Many experts say, "No". They say that black teas have a higher caffeine-content, but the finest green teas, primarily Longjing and Gyokuro, may contain just as much, as you'll see below.It was the richness of flavor, as well as the caffeine-content that was originally used to grade teas, of all kinds. Until recently, black teas were more popular in Europe and the West. Green teas were more popular in the East.Does green tea contain caffeine equivalent to coffee?Teas, of all kinds generally have less caffeine than coffee, but the caffeine-content varies depending on the variety of the plant, the
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Green Tea
Europe, Green Coffee, Sobe
