This year, I hosted my very first cookie/ornament swap! For me, a cookie swap is the perfect way to kick-off the holiday season. It's a time for family and friends to get together in a festive setting over cocktails, chit and chat and cookies! Wanna host a cookie swap of your own? Invite a group of family & friends to your home and have each one bring 2 dozen of their favorite homemade cookies or treats. At the party, sample the treats, then trade and package them as gifts. The goal: Everyone leaves with finished gifts and plenty of new recipes. Send out your invitations: Set the right tone for your cookie swap with stylish invitations. I got mine on zazzle.com . Make sure you send them out at least 1 month in advance. Create a beautiful display: Set out several platters and cake stands. Put folding place cards out for guests to write the name of the cookie they brought. Set Up a Packaging Station: Stock the station with sticky labels, ribbons, twine, cardboard b