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My nieces are fond of hanging out with me because it usually means we get to do one awesome thing:
Throw a tea party!
This is a very long process but they're able to help with all of it. One is 5, one is 3. So if these two can help me, I'm sure your little kids can do something similar with you!
So here's what we do:
- Set the table with tea cups/saucers (plastic ones are best but if they're gentle, regular ones are okay)
- Bake brownies (they can fill measuring cups with some help - box mix is best for this)
- Make ice tea (those who don't like ice tea can have milk, juice or water!)
- Make "finger sandwiches" (obviously the adult cuts these but spoons can be used to spread pb, jelly, etc.)
Then we eat the sandwiches with "tea", chat, and have the brownies for dessert! It takes about two hours (including prep and tea time.)
Throw a tea party!
This is a very long process but they're able to help with all of it. One is 5, one is 3. So if these two can help me, I'm sure your little kids can do something similar with you!
So here's what we do:
- Set the table with tea cups/saucers (plastic ones are best but if they're gentle, regular ones are okay)
- Bake brownies (they can fill measuring cups with some help - box mix is best for this)
- Make ice tea (those who don't like ice tea can have milk, juice or water!)
- Make "finger sandwiches" (obviously the adult cuts these but spoons can be used to spread pb, jelly, etc.)
Then we eat the sandwiches with "tea", chat, and have the brownies for dessert! It takes about two hours (including prep and tea time.)