This is the twentieth post in my 31 Days of Living on Less Series. If you’d like to read all the posts in order, go to Day 1.
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Sometimes you just need a break. And what better way to enjoy some family time than with a tea party? I have “tea time” on our schedule for every Friday afternoon. We don’t always get to it, but it’s one of my goals. Everyone gets excited thinking about a tea party after spending the morning cleaning. We get most of our tea from the discount grocery store, so it’s not an expensive luxury.
I was excited to find this pumpkin spice tea after organizing our pantry. It was so delicious and just right for an autumn tea party! We also love to make scones to have with our tea. These are soaked whole wheat ones topped with cinnamon/sucanat. Not as good as a confectioner’s glaze, but healthier for an everyday tea party. 🙂
Here are some recipes that would be perfect for an autumn tea party:
- Moist Pumpkin Scones
- Pumpkin Scones {Starbucks Copycat}
- Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins (one of our favorites–from my daughter’s blog!)
- Simple Scones
- Real Irish Scones
- Shortbread Cookies
- Pioneer Woman Shortbread Cookies
- Crockpot Pumpkin Chai Tea (Starbucks Inspired)
- Spiced Apple Tea
- Tea Sandwiches
As you’re working toward a simpler, more frugal lifestyle, tea parties can be an inexpensive pleasure to enjoy!
Tammy says
September 17, 2016 at 5:32 amI love tea parties! It’s been so long since we’ve had one, but now you’ve inspired me.
Joy Kincaid says
September 17, 2016 at 1:47 pmWe were the same way—not having tea parties often enough! I love having it as part of our weekly routine.
Gentle Joy says
October 27, 2014 at 4:56 pmWhat beautiful china and a wonderful tea party!. 🙂 Looks delicious.
Joy Kincaid says
October 27, 2014 at 6:31 pmThank you!
Kristen @ Joyfully Thriving says
October 25, 2014 at 12:35 amLike Sarah said, what a lovely idea! I'm not a tea person, but an afternoon hot chocolate would be a special treat, too. Besides, scones are a good idea at any time!
Joy Kincaid says
October 25, 2014 at 8:42 pmHot chocolate or coffee would be great, too! 🙂
Sarah says
October 24, 2014 at 3:14 pmSuch a lovely idea! The photos of your scones and tea cups are just delightful! I look forward to trying one of the recipes you shared.
-Sarah
Joy Kincaid says
October 24, 2014 at 3:28 pmThank you, Sarah! I hope you have a lovely Friday!
♥Joy