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Stella McCartney Launches Kids Clothing Line - Limelife
Independence Mall hosts recycling event to help local kids - Abington Mariner
Tea parties for kids range from simple affairs to elaborately staged soirees - Dallas Morning News

Stella McCartney Launches Kids Clothing Line - Limelife

Posted: 05 Nov 2010 06:54 AM PDT

Courtesy of Stellamccartneykids.com

We love pretty much everything Stella McCartney does, including her line for Gap kids. And that collection did so well that Stella has now launched her very own kids clothing line. And it's so cute, you'll want to buy it all up, even if you don't even like kids!

Of course, I'm sure it doesn't hurt that the kids modeling Stella's kids line are the most adorable kids in the world! The clothing line is for kids age 0-12 and it contains the perfect mix of basics and totally adorable duds.

Stella McCartney, the soon-to-be mother of four says, "I wanted this first collection to include basic pieces that are comfortable and that address a child's needs, without sacrificing the fun and carefree elements." Sounds like every kid and parents' dream for clothing, right?

Some of the pieces in the collection are unisex, like the super cute peacoat. This is perfect if you have kids of different sexes and hate that you can't pass on hand-me-downs.

And while the line isn't totally cheap (by baby standards), it's so much more reasonable than her adult line (and most designer kids' lines!). The prices will run about $20 for a baby's t-shirt to $155 for a coat. Not too bad for style.

Stella's kids' clothing line website is also adorable. As is the promotional video we're posting below. This could make anybody want to have kids. As long as their dressed in Stella McCartney, of course!

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Independence Mall hosts recycling event to help local kids - Abington Mariner

Posted: 05 Nov 2010 08:13 AM PDT

This year the Big Brother Big Sister Foundation has teamed up with the folks at Independence Mall to host a recycling event for area town residents. Participating donors will receive a free tote bag filled with coupons from various sponsors (while supplies last) and a chance to win Bruins tickets.

Big Brother Big Sister Foundation will be on site from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, at the Independence Mall parking lot to collect donations of lightly used clothing (all types) and books.

They will also recycle your old electronics for a minimal fee: $10-$20 for TVs (price depends on size).

All other electronics, such computer monitors, laptops, CPUs, servers, CD rom/DVD drives, speakers, mice, keyboards, plugs, wires and parts/accessories of computers, copy/fax/scanner/printers, phones of any kind and phone systems, UPS (computer battery back up systems), camera/video/audio equipment, DVD players, stereos, VCRs, walkmans, Ipods and accessories, microwaves, and air conditioners will be collected for $3.

The cost for large appliances such as fridges, dishwashers, and dryers is $10.

Electronics are recycled through EPA and ISO-certified electronics handlers.

Tea parties for kids range from simple affairs to elaborately staged soirees - Dallas Morning News

Posted: 04 Nov 2010 09:57 PM PDT

12:00 AM CDT on Friday, November 5, 2010

By NANCY CHURNIN / The Dallas Morning News
nchurnin@dallasnews.com

Mary Poppins had tea parties on the ceiling. Alice had them with the Mad Hatter. But you don't need anything more magical than children eager to talk, laugh and enjoy one another's company over cups of tea – or maybe some hot chocolate or pink lemonade.

Here's a sampling of some of the places around town where children can savor a low-key celebration or high-powered princess tea with all the royal trimmings.

American Girl Dallas

In May, American Girl Dallas at the Galleria began offering a casual, low-priced weekday afternoon tea that's starting to catch the eyes of American Girl fans like best friends Annabel Gilbert and Campbell Scheer, both 5-year-olds from Dallas.

Annabel and Campbell both have their own American Girl dolls at home (Annabel has Rebecca, Campbell has Julie). Last week, they had fun sharing a pot of pink lemonade along with a triple-tier plate of fresh fruit kebabs, savory sandwiches (including heart-shaped grilled cheese), and cupcakes, chocolate chip cookies and brownie hearts. Other sipping options include hot chocolate, soda and, of course, real tea, including green, black, decaffeinated and herbal varieties.

Children are encouraged to bring their own dolls to sit in pink seats that attach to the table. The children are provided construction-paper hats that they can decorate with markers and pompoms for their dolls, and they can serve their dolls with tiny teacups.

If you don't bring your own dolls, you can borrow dolls on the way to the table. That's what Annabel and Campbell did. By the end of the tea, Campbell had named her doll Melissa, and Annabel dubbed her doll Ellie. They giggled as they helped their dolls "drink" from the little cups, which the girls seemed to prefer to their own larger ones.

{TriRight} Mondays through Fridays from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at American Girl Dallas at Galleria Dallas, 13464 Dallas Parkway, Dallas. $9.50 per person; reservations are recommended, but drop-ins are welcome. 1-877-247-5223. www.americangirl.com.

Into My Garden Tearoom

You can have an intimate tea with your special girl or choose from a wide selection of party options at Into My Garden Tearoom in Plano, where fine china is used for an old-fashioned, elegant tea. Your child can feel very much like a grown-up in this tearoom, which serves tea for adults during the same hours.

Reservations may be made in advance or shortly before you plan to arrive with the Any Day Everyday Tea Party option. There's no minimum or maximum number of guests ages 2 and older. Children have their choice of a "pink tea" – which means pink lemonade – or real tea served with milk and sugar. Other treats include butterfly- or flower-shaped sandwiches, fruit kebabs, heart-shaped mini-muffins and ice cream with sprinkles served in teacups and saucers.

Prices range from $12.50 to $18.95 per child and $13.95 to $16.95 per adult. Themes include: A Princess Tea Party, Tea Time With My Little Pony, a Teddy Bear and Tea Cups Tea Party, a Garden Party Tea Party, a Someone Special and Me Birthday Celebration, and a Mother and Daughter Etiquette Lesson Tea Party.

In addition, birthday tea parties run 11/2 hours with tea-party fare plus a decorated and personalized birthday cake, bracelet craft activity and party bags for the guests ($25 per child with a minimum of six children). You can add pink hot chocolate (hot chocolate served pink), balloons, English scones and sweet tea breads, plus magic wands, tiaras and sparkly necklaces for $35 per child with a minimum of six children.

{TriRight} Mondays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 1017 E. 15th St., Plano. 972-509-0292. Reservations are required; call 469-360-5821 or e-mail intomygardentearoom@yahoo.com. www.intomygarden.com

Made of Sugar and Spice

Girly Girl Parties

Tea parties are just one of the many themed birthday parties offered by Made of Sugar and Spice Girly Girl Parties in McKinney. But Made of Sugar and Spice does them up royally, playing up the glamour for its princess teas and having one party at a time, with parents welcome to stay and watch. As with all of its birthday parties, there is a minimum of eight guests with a minimum charge of $285.

Girls select fancy tea clothes, feather boas, hats, shoes and costume jewelry. They also get hair, makeup and nail polish makeovers in preparation for their tea, along with crowns for all the guests to take home. The luncheon features finger sandwiches, grapes, fresh muffins, scones and tea or lemonade served in plastic teacups with doilies. The fun includes a fashion show, games, dancing and karaoke.

{TriRight} Mondays through Fridays from 4:30 to 8 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sundays 1 to 6 p.m. at 207 N. Kentucky St., McKinney. $285 for the birthday girl plus eight guests, $15 per additional guest, $30 service charge with 15-19 girls, $50 service charge for parties with 20 or more, overtime charges of $45 for 15 minutes and $75 for 30 minutes. 972-693-6141. www.madeofsugarandspice.com.

Celebrity Cafe

and Bakery

Tea parties are simple and a la carte at all Celebrity Cafe and Bakery locations. A cup of hot tea (or cold tea for younger children) is $1.95; a cup of tea and one petit four goes for $4.20. A traditional tea with a cup of tea, a petit four and two finger sandwiches costs $6.18, with an additional charge if you want vegetable, fruit or cheese trays. There is no minimum number of people, but it's always a good idea to call ahead if you're entertaining a large party.

{TriRight} Visit www.enjoycelebrity.com for more info. Locations include:

Colleyville: 5509 Colleyville Blvd. 817-498-1333.

Frisco: 3520 Preston Road at Warren. 214-387-0060.

Dallas: Highland Park Village, Preston and Mockingbird. 214-528-6612.

North Dallas: 10720 Preston Road at Royal. 214-373-0783.

The Dress Up Lady

Shawn Stevens of the Dress Up Lady brings the tea party to you, setting up, running and cleaning up parties at homes, recreation centers and country clubs in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Stevens brings the gowns, tiaras, sparkling shoes, glitter, music, princess china and entertainment along with a custom-sized children's table and chairs fitted with linens, chair covers and chair sashes. You provide your own tea and refreshments. The tea parties include a hostess and manners and etiquette lessons, or you can rent the items and run the party yourself for a lower cost. You can also add a princess theme, along with a costumed character, for an additional cost.

{TriRight} Tea parties start at $325 for 10 guests, including the birthday or host child with additional costs for more children and customized packages. Rental parties start at $150. Days and times flexible; reservations required four to six weeks in advance. 469-964-8901. www.thedressuplady.com

Let's Pretend

Tea Parties

Let's Pretend Tea Parties in Grapevine offers Cupcakes and Tea, a walk-in event with no minimum, for $9.95 per person. That includes dress-up, makeup, tea and cupcakes. It's popular with the after-school crowd and free for parents unless they want cupcakes and tea; then it costs $5.95 per adult.

Let's Pretend also offers the priciest and most elaborate tea party we found, with a Majestic Tea Party for 12 guests for a royal fee of $889. This 11/2-hour party, with silver tea sets on pink tables, begins with the guest of honor being swept away for a "perfect princess" updo and manicure-pedicure before settling into a special birthday chair. A Cinderella costumed character arrives and mingles, the guests get mini makeup applications, and tea is served with tea sandwiches, fruit kebabs, chocolate soup (Let's Pretend's own recipe involving chocolate milk, whipped cream and marshmallows), petits fours or cupcakes, and a fashion show followed by a ride in Cinderella's carriage and purses packed with party favors for all the guests.

Let's Pretend also offers teas and treats with fancy costumes, vintage hats, makeup and accessories. Themes include a Miss Spider's Tea Party. These start at $289 for eight girls and $21.95 for each additional guest. Boys are welcome at these parties, too, with costumes for knights, princes and pirates and complementary place settings and party favors.

{TriRight} Cupcakes and Tea is available Tuesdays through Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; birthday parties are Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Sundays noon to 4 p.m. 317 Jenkins St., Grapevine. 817-421-6678. www.letspretendteaparties.com.

Kids Clothing

Friday, November 5, 2010