Party Planner

One of my favorite things about Susie is her creative determination; that is, when she gets an idea into her head, she runs with it, and doesn’t let a lack of supplies get in her way.  For example, the girls brought home a great Fancy Nancy book from the school library about how to throw tea parties (by the way, I highly recommend that book series for anyone with a “girly girl” or two!).  Naturally, Susie wanted to get right to work within minutes of reading the book.  She started with the place cards; the book suggested sticking a lollipop in a marshmallow and gluing a name to each one.  We didn’t have any lollipops, so she used toothpicks and tape:

Next, the book described how you can make your own placemats in the shape of butterflies out of cardstock and jewel stickers.  No cardstock or jewel stickers?  No problem!  Enter printer paper and coins – and more tape!

Your mom doesn’t stock her cupboards with tea-party-friendly ingredients?  Just serve popcorn, grape juice and hot chocolate!  And don’t let the lack of cloth napkins interfere with a fancy table arrangement!

And in the absence of a house full of guests, just serve your brothers!  You’ll never have more appreciative eaters.  🙂

The girls agreed  with me that it was the best tea party ever. I can’t wait until Susie plans her next party!