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Hosting the Perfect Holiday Cookie Swap

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

Homemade Holidays

This year, why not give something homemade for the holidays. Homemade gifts are the best kind to give. It's personal and shows that you took the time to make something during the busy holiday season. Here are some of my favorite homemade gifts to give: Hot Chocolate on a Stick Vanilla Marshmallows Cinnamon Honey Butter Melt-in-your-mouth Shortbread Cookies Truffles Candy Cane Cake Pops S'mores Cake Pops Mini Pecan Pies Present all of your homemade gifts in a tin or basket, add a bottle of sparkling champagne and you're ready to give! merry merry!