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GREEN FAMILY…by design

Saving the planet is a little like finding your soul — it takes some work and creativity, but the outcome is a gift that will last generations. One day I was digging thorough the busy home of well-traveled inhabitants, and wondered how I could simplify my life, and at the same time prevent some of my embarrassing clutter from becoming a future archeological find. Separating trash is one thing but what if I took it to a new level, using what I know as a designer and a Mom?

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Ideas for a Kids Tea Party

Tea parties are an excuse for kids to have a party. The tea party does not have to be for a birthday; it could just be for fun. Serve real decaffeinated tea at the party, and offer herbal tea options as well. For summer tea parties, make unsweetened decaffeinated iced tea or mix half lemonade with half iced tea. Serve cake, freshly cut fruits and finger sandwiches, all matching the tea party theme of your choice. Any of these tea party ideas could be for kids only, or changed into mom and daughter or mom and child parties.