Creative Ways to give out Prizes

[allyfromnj]

Hi Everyone

I am new to the board. I will be having my 1st cookie exchange on Dec 9th. I sent my invites out 2 weeks ago. I am so excited and the responses from everyone invited has really gotten me in the Christmas spirit early this year. I followed all of Robin's rules right down to the invite idea. I have been on her exchange site viewing all the ins and outs of the exchange plus reading all the treads on this board.

My question is if anyone has done prizes for folks other then
- Most Festive Outfit
- Nicest display
- Pretty cookies

I want to do more prizes. Any ideas on what else I can do to give out more prizes (besides games)

Just was wondering if folks had more ideas to give out more prizes.

Thanks to all that put their thoughts on this message board. For a newbie like myself it is so helpful.

Have a great holiday season everyone.
- Ally

[BnTmama]

I'm hosting my second Cookie Exchange on December 10th. My first year I just drew names for prizes. It was the first year and I wanted to give out prizes easily. This year I am giving a prize for the most creative display of cookies and for festive dress. I am also doing the left right game and asked for everyone to bring a $5 wrapped gift to play a game. I will most likely draw names for additional prizes. Have fun with your first exchange, my first one turned out great and I have to thank Robin and her website for that. This year I have more people coming and I know it will increase in size each year.

[allyfromnj]

Thanks so much for your additional ideas. I appreciate it.

[francinenj]

hi. 2 weeks ago i had my 17th cookie exchange. i thought it was the best 1 yet.
you can give a prize to the 1st person to RSVP,drove the furthest,had cookies complet the earliest,has hosted the most exhanges of her own B4 yours,
the person who has made her recipe for the longest period of time(tried & true),whoever brings the most friends w/ them(you didn't invite)

hope this helps,
have a nice Christmas,
francine

[mai]

Hi, I just hosted my 3rd cookie exchange (I had 19 guests). I have each guest bring an empty Xmas Tray/Basket for exchanging. We all vote on the Prettiest Tray and the person who brought that tray receives a prize.

Happy Holidays!!

Mai