Darling, would you care for a spot of tea and a crumpet? I’m absolutely certain your little princess (and perhaps adventurous prince) will want to join me for a lump or two of sugar and a spin around this fantastically fulfilling Tea Party game.
The first lass or laddie to complete their tea setting and fill up on dainty treats wins. Of course if the play gets too heated one might want to remind the other ladies and gentleman at the table that anger is not appropriate behavior for a party, and if they’re at a loss for words the weather is always an offenseless topic for conversation.
Paperwork got you down? Grocery list a big yawn? Or maybe your novel is at an annoying standstill? Whatever writer’s block you’re suffering from will instantly be cured when you pick up one of these deliciously aromatic pens.
Now you can get over all your textual hurdles with a decadent calorie-free boost while enjoying a cheerful whiff of Watermelon, Frosted Cupcake, Strawberry, or Bubblegum. Inevitably these pens are sure to become an object of envy so be sure to lock them safely away from people with sticky finger tendencies.
What?! You don’t have your very own personalized ice cream bowl?! What’s wrong with you? Thanks to my mom I’ve had mine for years and years. You’re completely missing out! Ben & Jerry’s never tasted so good. Plus, since the bowl has your name and likeness on it you don’t have to share anything that you put in it. This means that pint of Cookie Dough Ice Cream is all yours.
Don’t worry. This special bowl isn’t just for girls. They have a male version as well, and while you can’t change the clothing that your ice cream avatar will sport you can select hair color and skin tone. The only draw back? They take a little while to create and ship. Make sure you order by December 2 if you want to receive this dish in time for the holidays.
This Hello Kitty apron is absurdly cute and very pink which automatically makes it a must have in my book. Protect your pretty clothes from random splashes and other kitchen disasters with this functional frock. Hello Kitty totally has your back! Perhaps the best thing about this item though is that it comes in miniature too. Now your “mini me” can bake in identical tandem with you. Besides, everyone knows that two kitties are better than one.
[Thank you to Babette & Manouschka for the link].
Gobble, gobble, gobble. Thanksgiving Day is just around the corner, and this year Pottery Barn Kids gives the little turkeys at your children’s table something to cheer about. Fun and festive, with a quirky turkey design, kids will love eating their mashed potatoes and gravy from these colorful bamboo/melamine Thanksgiving plates. And Mom will like them too; each set of four plates is dishwasher safe and BPA and phthalate free. Interested in a complete tablescape? Check out the turkey tumblers, tablecloth, placemats and runner.
Growing-up I had an extensive collection of play food. One of my favorite ways to spend an afternoon was to gather all of my faux edibles around me and write a menu of everything that I could possibly serve from various combinations of plastic bread, alphabet soup, and muffins.
My collection pales in comparison though to the incredible food toys that are available now. For instance this lifelike Cafe Barista Set features sound effects that will allow your little one to hear beans grind, milk froth, and water boil. They’ll have hours of fun serving mommy and daddy various lattes and muffins. Who knows, perhaps they’ll even let you put your feet up and enjoy a few stolen moments on your laptop all in the spirit of coffee shop play?
Slamwich is a culinary take-off on the popular childhood pastime of Slap Jack, but instead of simply anticipating the appearance of that wily knave you must follow a slightly more intricate set of instructions to collect a hodge podge of discarded veggie and condiment laden cards to win the hand. Pile on the lettuce, peanut butter, bacon, and tomatoes but stay alert! So-called “muncher” and “thief” cards can quickly turn the tables on players. The experts claim this game “teaches reading readiness skills, visual discrimination, and sequencing.” I think it’s probably just good, clean fun that doesn’t involve having to do any dishes.
I recently purchased the Say Please Tea Set for a sweet little girl in my life who just happened to have celebrated her first birthday last month. Unfortunately I haven’t been able to coordinate my schedule with her mommy to give it to her just yet but I can’t wait to see Emily play with it. On the downside though I think I’m driving our cats crazy. Each time I walk by the box I press the button so that the teapot bursts into song. I can’t help myself. It’s just so pastel and pretty!
I dare you to resist the urge to burst into songs from The Little Mermaid after you dress your adorable little girl or boy in this bright and cheerful lobster outfit. Perhaps the early exposure to seafood will also curb any chance that your baby will develop into a picky non-seafood eater. If you’re still looking for a costume of your own to go along with your bouncing crustacean might I suggest a stick of butter. Or is that too dark?
The colorful kitchen-themed window display at 
