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Post by fuzzylolipop on Dec 9, 2011 8:57:51 GMT -5
I had gotten an RSVP for our annual cookie swap from someone who does not want to participate in the cookie exchange but wants to come socialize. Do I simply not say anything to this attendee and let them come and enjoy the party? Or should I say something - and if so, how or what would you say?
My only concern is that they are bringing someone with them and that other people might start coming without bringing cookies - and then what is the point of half the guests working so hard making cookies?
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Post by franksgreengirl on Dec 12, 2011 19:17:10 GMT -5
Our first year we had this happen and I asked the person in lieu of cookies they had to contribute a gift that would be raffled off and they could not win nor could they take cookies participating in the swap. She did not return the following year although she rsvp'd and I was fine with that but stated VERY clearly on the next years invitations that EVERY guest must bring homemade cookies or cookies from an actual bakery no chain store bakery either.... This year we are not having the exchange due to having to care for a family member from out of state. However we plan on having another get together and if people don't want to contribute the same amount as other attendees then I'd rather invite strangers who can get into the spirit of the season.
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Post by Pam W on Dec 13, 2011 20:30:38 GMT -5
I hosted my 7th cookie exchange this year. When I send out the invitations, I say that even if they don't want to make cookies, please come for lunch and visiting. My cookie exchange is for the girls from both sides of the family. The girls let me know when they rsvp whether or not they are bringing cookies. They know that if they don't bring cookies to the party, they don't take any home. We have a fun day of visiting and games. Since it is family, I just enjoy having them all together. It is hard to get them all together, but fortunately, they all seem to try to attend my Cookie Exchange. I don't know though, if they enjoy it as much as I enjoy doing it.
Usually we have 2 or 3 that don't bake, but then again, they might bake the next year. We enjoy it for the cookie part of it, but just the gathering of everyone, is more important.
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