Hi Robin--
I hope your cookie exchange went well yesterday--I look forward to seeing
it profiled in Country Woman this next Christmas season.
As for me, I held my 3rd exchange this year (Dec.12,2006.)This year on
the request of my 7 yr. old son I made it "family" style. There were 12 adults
and 11 kids who came.
My buffet included:
Rigatoni and meatballs in sauce,
Hot pepper Queso dip with tortillas,
Veggie platter with dip And a platter of cheese, pepperoni, crackers and
dip Hot spiced cider along with coffee, soda, juice, etc...
After about an hour of chatting, we played the left/right game with the adults
using various ornaments and kitchen items I had bought on sale at various
stores throughout the year.
I also had a left/right game for the kids to play using Christmas ornaments
I bought earlier in the year as well.
I then held a raffle that I found on this website using points (1 point
for holiday attire, 2 points for putting cookies on a holiday platter,etc.)I
also gave gifts for Most Creative Cookies-and ended up giving out 2 of those
because the ladies did such a great job this year!
I also gave out gifts for Most Creative Displays-and had 3 winners for
that! I couldn't just give out one--they all were so pretty.I let the winners
pick from a basket of gifts I had bought just for the party.
After the food and games, we started the swap.I asked everyone to bring
7 dozen cookies. I also had containers for everyone to take their cookies
home in. I have to say this was the best exchange yet--the cookies in the
past have been great,don't get me wrong--but this year they were awesome!!
Everyone went all out!! What a wonderful day of friendship and sharing!!
I can't wait for next year!!
P.S. Even though there were 11 kids in my small house--they were all
on their best behavior. The only thing I wish I could have fixed, was my
new floor wasn't installed in my dining room before the party--but to be
honest it was all friends and family so i'm sure it bothered me more than
it did them. LOL
Happy Holidays,
Cindy
