Impressive! Right?
Cookies made in the shape of a regal crown, a charming cake, a pretty purse, a cute sandal and, my favorite, an adorable teacup with my name in it. Made by Pastry Chef Robin Hampl and sent over from Liz at Once Upon A Tea Party where she creates magical Tea Parties for girls. Being in a Tea Swap is fun. Thanks, Liz!
October
"Harvest" Swap - Autumn is a joyous time of the year to enjoy summer’s
bounty. As the evenings begin to cool, a warm cup of tea becomes more inviting.
This tea swap includes:
It might also be fun to
include a little collection of Fall leaves from your “neck of the woods” or add
some festive trick-or-treat goodies (optional).
November
"Thankfulness" Swap - There is so much to be thankful
for: friends, family and good food to name a few! As November tends to draw us
closer together around a bigger table, it’s a perfect time to make a pot of tea
as we linger with each other a bit longer.
This tea swap includes:
You may also want to include
a favorite family Thanksgiving Day recipe.
To learn more about this Tea Swap, upcoming events, and info for signing up click on the link "Tea Swap Steeped in Tradition".
Interested? Email me at kimsteaswap@yahoo.com
I am so thrilled to be paired with such a delightful tea swap partner. Sharon's blog, "How I came to be me..." is inspirational full of faith, hope, and God's amazing love.
Yesterday I received the wonderful package she sent.
These teas are delicious! For the first time I'm enjoying Good Earth's Cocoa Chai and Bigelow's Vanilla Chai which are both incredibly aromatic and flavorful teas.
Before I even opened the package I was impressed with the personal stamp design. Inside, everything came wrapped in this lovely fabric with pink & green birdies and sweet little messages. Wouldn't it be adorable used for ruffles on tea towels? I'm looking forward to tasting the recipe Sharon included for Spicy Pineapple-Zucchini Bread.
Included was a seahorse postcard and pencil from the Monterrey Bay Aquarium. My favorite is the faith building conversation starter set. I've read all 31 of them in one sitting while waiting for the Cocoa Chai to steep.
This was the first month of my new Tea Swap. The most wonderful news I've received so far is from those who are surprised how much they have in common with their randomly chosen tea swap partner. Want to learn more? All the info for my Tea Swap Steeped in Tradition is here on my blog and also on my website. Tea Swap partners are paired up for 2 months, with the next swap beginning in Oct. One new gal has signed up waiting for a partner, will it be you?
If you want to participate in a Tea Swap that's also steeped in tradition, my first swap is right around the corner. August & September's Tea Swap titled "Summer - School" celebrates summer and school days traditions.
August "Summertime" Swap.
The lazy days of Summer never seem to be completely carefree as the
trips and activities we plan quickly fill up the month, but the
memories are always lasting. For this swap include:
It might also be fun to share about a Summertime tradition or include tourist trinkets that your swap partner might find if they visited your area this summer: a postcard, magnet, map, souvenir, or photo of an historical or local attraction (optional).
September "School Days": It's back to school time. Can you remember getting ready, or getting the kids ready, for the big day with a stack of new books and a bagged lunch with a note tucked inside? This tea swap includes:
It might also be fun to tell about a favorite school day experience and include small school supplies, gold stars, or candy (optional).
To learn more about this Tea Swap, upcoming events, and info for signing up click on the link "Tea Swap Steeped in Tradition".
THE APRIL/MAY TEA SWAP HAS BEEN CANCELED.
I am very sorry if I have disappointed you, and I am grateful for your understanding.
Every participant will swap with the same partner twice for two consecutive months. Swapping in two month increments serves two purposes. First, pairing in months makes it easy to celebrate the seasons together, and second, and more importantly, is to actually get to know the person you are swapping with. We just might make some lasting friends!
Each month we'll swap 6 teabags, and share teatime memories, seasonal traditions, and delicious recipes. Read more about my Tea Swap and consider joining the fun!
