Justin Bieber Says He's Coming to D.C. THIS Week!

Justin Bieber just posted to his Twitter account that he's coming to D.C. this week, "Washington DC, Philly, NYC this week...gonna make some music and play some hockey too."

We have been searching high and low for word on what he's doing in Washington and where he'll be (perhaps performing for First Tweens Malia and Sasha Obama? or taking in the Caps game? (Caps play Monday, Wednesday and Friday night at home - welcome back Ovi!)), but we don't have the details yet. The tween popstar was last in Washington just before Christmas to perform for the President and First Lady at the "Christmas in Washington" concert.

Post your comments below if you have any information on his visit, and stay tuned to this blog - we'll post word right away for all DC tweens to share.

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Mad Hatter Tea Party to Celebrate Alice in Wonderland Movie Release

To mark the release of the new Alice in Wonderland movie today, MsTwixt and tweens are having a Mad Hatter Tea Party. We're having tea (of course), playing Hearts and chess, and eating tea cakes, and playing croquet with plastic flamingos. More party deets below:

Setting the scene: a lavish table (set ideally outdoors) with a "turf" tablecloth, bright faux flower centerpieces, mismatched arm chairs, mismatched tea cups, playing cards as placecards, and colorful paper lanterns dangling across the yard.

The treats: we loved the Cheshire Cat macarons and peculiar blue meringue mushrooms from BakeLab. Also "Eat Me" petit fours, Early Grey tea, and homemade pink marshmallows (recipe here).

The attire: mini top hats, character cameos, crystal bling, and Opi's Mad As a Hatter nail polish.

How would you throw a Mad Hatter style tea party? What would you wear?

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A Gummy Bear Chandelier?!?

OMG - love, love, love the idea of 5000 tiny acrylic gummy bears dancing across our ceilings. Jellio, the company famous for all things hip, cool and sweet (including our best-selling gummy bear night lights), announced that resident artist Kevin Champeny would create 10 of these amazing chandeliers. No word yet on the price, but this is definitely a sweet piece of art (and your dentist/orthodontist won't flinch).

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Happy Anniversary to M&Ms!

Our research shows that Mr. Mars, founder of the Mars candy company, received his patent for M&M's on March 3, 1941 - Happy 69th Anniversary to M&Ms!

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MsTwixt on Facebook

We've had our Facebook page for a long-time now, but we finally got our own Facebook URL! Check us out at www.facebook.com/MsTwixt. Please join our page and stay in touch - we'd love to hear from you!

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Happy Birthday to Dr. Seuss!

While most Dr. Seuss books are for kids younger than tweens, there are some titles that resonate regardless of age:  

• The Lorax ("I speak for the trees, for the trees have no tongues") 
• Oh, The Places You'll Go ("You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself, any direction you choose") 
• Horton Hears a Who ("A person is a person no matter how small")

Dr. Seuss', or Theodore Giesel's, birthday is March 2nd, and a movement is afoot to celebrate his birthday with a "Read Across America" service day. Here in Washington, American University students will be reading to kids in the D.C. public schools. Or, you could organize a Milk and Bookies event (which we blogged about earlier) to gather books for organizations in need. Our tweens will celebrate by dressing in wacky stripes (like The Cat in the Hat) and reading to their younger siblings - what about yours?

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Happy Birthday Justin Bieber!

If you have a tween, you undoubtedly know that Justin Bieber, the tween singing sensation turns 16 today. He celebrated with a three-day long celebration this past weekend that included paintball, sumo wrestling, basketball and laser tag. He also gets his driver's license!

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Festival of Colors Today

The Festival of Colors, Holi, is today in India and celebrates the end of winter and arrival of spring. Kids and adults celebrate by throwing colored powders on each other and playing pranks. While dousing your neighbors in powered paint won't be taken too well in the U.S., you can celebrate with colorful foods. We found rainbow bread, rainbow Jell-O, and rainbow cake!

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Avril Lavinge Designs for Alice in Wonderland

Rock star Avril Lavinge has designed a small line of girl's clothing inspired by the new Alice in Wonderland movie. There are tees, a really cool blazer/hoodie, and a few other pieces. All reflect the rocker's edgy-girl vibe and look very wearable. The line is available exclusively at Kohls beginning March 5th (the same day the Alice movie opens) and promises to be affordable.

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GLEE Tour Dates Announced

Calling all Gleeks: Fox has officially announced the tour dates for The Glee Live! In Concert!  Sadly, D.C. is not on the list of cities - protest!

• May 18, Phoenix: Dodge Theatre
• May 20, Los Angeles: Gibson Amphitheatre
• May 21, Los Angeles: Gibson Amphitheatre
• May 25, Chicago: Rosemont Theatre
• May 26, Chicago: Rosemont Theatre
• May 28, New York: Radio City Music Hall
• May 29, New York: Radio City Music Hall

Go here to buy tickets.

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