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Reading Tea Leaves
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Wrap a handwritten, cheery saying in a tiny envelope and place it under the each saucer. As the tea party draws to a close, ask everyone to read their tea leaves aloud.
 
Reading Tea Leaves

Research interesting maxims about life or create your own. Here are a few sayings to get you started, and make mention of the author if known:

  • Optimism is a cheerful frame of mind that enables a teakettle to sing though it's in hot water up to its nose.
  • When faced with a problem, look for a way, not a way out.
  • Can't is a word foe to ambition, an enemy ambush to shatter your will.
  • The butterfly counts not the months but the moments and has enough time.

    --R. Tagore

There's nothing better than ending a party with a gift for each guest to take home. Here are a few ideas:

  • Wrap a tea strainer and colorful tea bags in clear plastic and tie with a ribbon.
  • Send everyone home with leftover sweets.

 

 

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