The Barbie doll, which will be 50 years old in 2009, has what seems to be an infinite number of lines, including American Idol Barbie, Barbie Magic of Pegasus, and Happy Birthday Barbie. It's incredible to believe that Ruth Handler created the doll in the early 1950s simply to satisfy her daughter's desire to play with an adult-looking doll as opposed to a baby. Her husband and Mattel, his employer at the time, did not initially like the idea, but after Handler's redesign of a German doll, introduced it at a New York City toy fair in 1959. Today, Mattel sells 1.5 million Barbie dolls each week. With the remarkable popularity of Barbie, a party themed after her can be a great afternoon shindig for a young girl.A Barbie theme party is actually very common. If your daughter wants to have a Barbie party with her friends, but wants to
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Tea Party Ideas
Barbie Dolls, Barbie Magic Of Pegasus, Scones
Hosting a well-planned tea party should be a fun time for the hostess as well as the guests.?Following a few simple guidelines, your tea party can be a well organized event that will be relaxing and memorable for everyone. ? After deciding on a date, time, and venue, the real planning can begin by making a list of guests and food preferences.?It is important to ask at least one helper to assist with invitations, decorating, and food preparation.?Pre-party planning with a close friend or family member can be a wonderful, fun time of fellowship also.?Choose someone who is organized, reliable, shares your work ethic, and appreciates the fun and teamwork involved in party planning.? ? Take a light approach to formal rules and concentrate on fun rather than absolute perfection.?If you love to cook, use a few of your recipe favorites and compliment them with store bought foods such as
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Tea Party Invitations
English Tea Party, Scones, Tea Table
The 14th of February is celebrated as the day of love and affection, across the globe. But aren't we all just fed up with those boring candle lit dinners and heart themed formal events? Believe it or not, but the day of love is a great time to host your very own Valentine's Day tea party. From fun filled craft projects to delectable dishes, you can have it all!Every great party begins with a thought that manifests into a well-organized plan. For your very own tea party, you can start off by creating some customized invitations and decorations. But you need to make sure that your invitation cards have very earthy and organic notes.Next, you can take some time off to master your table manners and your tea drinking skills. Remember that, in some cultures, the very concept of tea drinking is an art in itself. Once, you have your
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Tea Party Day
Earl Grey, Nourishing Cream, Scones
