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A Watched Pot Does Boil
Hello
Dear Ones -
Well I actually did it. I filled the pot, watched and waited. The adage
warns us to patience - "A watched pot never boils." However, I found it did boil, but
it took such a long, long time. Anyone who is socked in with snow like I am now
needs patience. It's been snowing for days! Here are two pictures from our home.
This was taken from my dining room window.
You can see the drifting on the porch. This was taken of my front door. Oh my!
Look at the deer protector on the garden gate. It's weighed over with the snow.
Here's my husband Richie playing in the snow with his snow blower.
The temperature is a balmy 22 degrees F. Doesn't he look like he's having fun?
I hope this newsletter finds you safe, warm and drinking a cup of tea.
Grandma
Letters from Soldiers
Because I sponsor Bear Hugs to the Troops with my Friendship Tea Bags I occasionally
receive letters from
soldiers. Their desire to reach out to me is very touching. I wanted to share the letters with you. As you
read the letters you will notice that some have email addresses. If you find the time, please send them
a word of encouragement. Continue reading...

Teapot Cookie Cutter Gifts
Oh my yes!
I have been having fun. I think this little bag purse would be perfect
dangling from the arm of a little girl. The three different sized
cutters will make fun and fancy sandwiches and cookies.
I also made a clutch purse that holds
larger cookie cutters and recipe cards. Pix is on Cookie Cutter page. Yes, I am having too, too
much fun in my sewing room.
Do you make something special with Cookie Cutters? Please send a photo and tell us about it. It's fun
to share ideas.
While on vacation...
While on my last Cape May escape, I picked up a copy of Edible Jersey
and found an article about one of my customers - Amelia's Teas and Holly in Mullica Hill.
Amelia's is 1840 Victorian furnished tearoom.
owned by two sisters, Bonnie Burton and Sue Kruger who
opened the tearoom in 2005 naming their enterprise after their Grandmother whose portrait
is featured in one of the dining rooms. AND Amelia's carries my Tea Gift products.
Please visit Amelia's Teas and Holly. Have a wonderful luncheon and then say Hello to Bonnie and Sue for me.
Here's the Tea Tip Bonnie shared in the article:
"Always start with cold water, then heat. Steep tea for 3 - 5 minutes, depending on type.
Edible Jersey, Winter 2009/10, page 23
Friendship Tea Bag in a Party Tea Dress
Cindy's Mom was a wonderful 90 years old and to celebrate Mom's special day Cindy had a party
at the Garden City Hotel NYC. She decorated the
tables with pink floral centerpieces, champagne glasses and a box of
Godiva Chocolate for each guest.
Each guest also received a Friendship Tea Bag which
Cindy "dressed up" by putting in a pink gauze drawstring bag. Nice idea for your next special tea party. Thanks Cindy.

Ruth's Book Review
Life takes twists and turns.
Ruth wrote, "
Thanks for reminding me about the book. I hate to say this but I have not had
the time to read anything for the review. I am living in chaos with the
construction and have too many things on my mind to really pay attention. The
only thing that I have been reading is the daily Bible readings. I hope that you won't be
too disappointed.
Her life will settle down and she will be able to concentrate on a book review for us in the future.
In the meantime...those of you who haven't read her last review might enjoy this.
Continue reading...
Sometimes I go at ninety miles an hour - especially when I'm putting together The Gazette
because (as my Mom would have said) I'm "Last Minute Annie" when it comes to meeting the
Cracked Teapot's deadline. My special thanks always go to Maureen who diligently proof
reads the articles and corrects every jot and tittle. I lift my tea cup to you again!
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Wonderland Word Puzzle
This year I have devised a new Wonderland
Word puzzle. And just like those who ran the Caucus Race, if you finish and tell me about it there shall
be prizes for all. Don't let the Queen of Hearts know you are having fun without her.
Lewis Carroll wrote Alice in Wonderland in 1865 and the sequel Through the Looking
Glass in 1871. Since then there have been countless book releases, play productions
(I'll be seeing one with
my Grandson soon.) and movie renditions of this timeless story. The latest offering of Alice's adventures
down the rabbit hole is the current release of the movie with
Johnny Depp as The Mad Hatter.
You may also wish to view my 2009 tribute to Mr. Carroll - his real name was Charles Lutwidge Dodgson
- that includes a Pop-Up trip to Wonderland Fall down rabbit hole here.

Faith in the News
Our friend Faith is one Prudential Spirit Award Winners.
Prudential awards two young people from each state based on their volunteer zeal in their community.
Faith won because of her efforts with Bear
Hugs to the Troops.
In addition to a visit to our nation's capitol during Cherry Blossom time,
Faith along with the other winners will have the opportunity to meet the president.
We all lift our tea cups to you dear Faith in a salute to your love of country and devotion to
our troops. Thank you for being such a good example of citizenship.

Great Minds Great Ideas
Brenda from North Caroline wanted a tiny teapot purse for her 21 month old
grand-daughter. She wondered if my little Teapot Gift Bag would work
as a purse for her young tea lover. Oh my! YES! Thank you Brenda for your
great idea.
And Sandy from New Jersey had an idea for my Little Teapot Bag. She turned one into a refrigerator
magnet by putting a magnet inside the bag. Here's my family having tea at home. Very Cute!
Thank you Sandy for your great idea.

Can You Make These?
These are frugal times. But that doesn't mean we have to give up those little bursts of indulgence that
make us happy. Decorated Sugar Cubes on a tea table are an indulgence.
Does anyone out there make these for fun gift giving or as a hobby business?
What about you cake decorators? Would you be willing to share your expertise with a picture lesson?
I think this would be a very girlie thing to learn.
Up Coming Events
May 6, Power of the Purse, Duluth, MN
My Teapot Purse will be part of United Way's Imagination Library fund raiser.
May 14 Junior Women's League Event
Something closer to home -.A donation basket of my tea gifts will be a part of
the Lunch with The Authors
fundraiser.
June 11 - 13: Tea Expo 2010 Las Vegas
My tea gifts - favorites & new offerings - will be in a shared space w/ The Tea House Times.
Because You Asked
I have received quite a few requests from military families for Tea Cozies with an
American Flag theme. So, I ordered a bolt of this fabric. I'm waiting for its arrival.
Send Your Tea News for the June Issue
The next Cracked Teapot Gazette will eblast on June 1st. Join the fun!
Send a photo and a blurb about your last Tea
Party. Or reminisce about your favorite tea-someone.
Write a review about the last Tea Room you visited. Share in a recipe for a sandwich spread or
dessert.
Maybe you are like Brenda and Sandy who can see a creative new use for one of my products. OR maybe you
have a creative tea craft that you'd like to share.
You may send articles, photos, missives and ideas anytime.
Send TODAY!
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