Hi Robin!

December 11th, 2005 I held my 2nd Cookie Exchange. There were 12 women in attendance and one who couldn't be here sent her cookies to be exchanged for her.

My buffet included:

Hot pepper Queso dip with tortillas

Cocktail wieners in a hot barbecue/brown sugar sauce

Veggie platter with dip

And a platter of cheese, pepperoni and dip

Hot spiced cider along with various other drinks (coffee,soda,etc.)

After about 45 minutes of chatting, we played the left/right game from your web-site using Old World Santa ornaments for everyone as the gifts. I also held a raffle that I found on your website using points (1 point for holiday attire, 2 points for putting cookies on a holiday platter,etc.)

I had a basket of goodies that I let all the winners pick from. My sister in law embroidered "Cindy's 2nd Cookie Swap" on waffle weave hand towels that she had also put gingerbread men and mixing bowls/spoons on as well.

After the food and games, we started the swap.I asked everyone to bring 7 dozen cookies. I also gave gifts for Most Creative Cookie-and ended up giving out 3 of those because the ladies did such a great job this year!

My 6 yr. old son wants me to have a Kids Cookie Swap next year. I think I might just take him up on it!

Thank you so much for such a great website--all the information and ideas for my party I have gotten from you and the wonderful people who visit your site!

Happy Holidays,

Cindy DeForest