We baked, we ate, we voted, and we celebrated! My annual cookie exchange party was last week, and we had another phenomenal evening! I couldn’t have asked for a more fabulous group of friends and can they ever bake. As each girl arrives, we select a Christmas platter, plate or stand for her cookies. She…
My Christmas cookie exchange party is one of my favorite events of the season. I mail the invitations the day after Halloween, yes the day after Halloween! Developing the cookie exchange invite wording can be complicated but over the last five years, I’ve developed invite wording that works for our crew. I use the same…
Fall has arrived, and to me, that means it is time to start prepping for Christmas! Yes, I know it is a sickness. But, for me its the time of year where I finalize themes for our Christmas parties… select invitations… and order prizes. This year, I found terrific prizes for my annual cookie exchange.…
Four years ago, I began hosting an annual cookie exchange for my friends. The Christmas cookie exchange has become one of my favorite Christmas traditions. I host the party a week after Thanksgiving; this allows us to celebrate early and plan out our baking for the Christmas season. It’s a rare time for us to…
July is always the start of the Christmas planning season for me. The unknown of 2020, has me uncertain as to what festivities we will be able to host. If you’ve been around awhile, you know that we typically host two parties (Cookie Exchange and Christmas party) and co-host a third (Neighborhood Caroling Party). Realistically,…
I have a love-hate relationship with oreo dirt desserts. But, this Christmas-themed twist on the traditional dessert was an instant classic. Oreo dirt is always favorite amongst any crowd and it’s super easy to make. Full disclosure, this year’s batch was especially messy as I dropped a tray of cups and I made the classic…
We’re halfway through the summer season, and 153 days away from Christmas! Can you believe it? I’ve been catching up on all the Christmas in July Hallmark films, and store sales. f you’re a holiday hostess like myself, you know that the Christmas in July season is the best time to finalize all your party…
I fell in love with this dress as soon as I saw it! As soon as I unpacked this dress, I knew I wanted to wear it to my annual cookie exchange. I think it just may be my favorite Christmas outfit this season, I’m already making plans for where I can wear this red…
Like most people, I shop Etsy for unique and personalized gifts. In my planning for the cookie exchange, I’m always on the hunt for unique, festive gifts. This year, I’m adding wooden spoons to our prize packs. I think they are going to be a huge hit! Get your spoons, HERE. Planning you’re own Christmas…
This summer, I spent some time making homemade extracts. I even shared my vanilla recipe, check it out HERE. I even gave vanilla extract as a favor at my annual cookie exchange. Seriously, homemade extracts make the best gifts. I’ve added my vanilla extracts and my mint extracts to the store. I grow the mint…