Robin Olson's Cookie Swap Guestbook

We are hosting our 4th annual cookie exchange and I really look forward to checking out your website for ideas. We change our theme each year and we also vote for the best christmas socks (no shoes allowed in the house)as well as bring an ornament to exchange. I am including your website in the invites this year so that our girls can get cookie ideas etc. Thanks for making such a great site!
Robin Ryan <sentimentl@comcast.net>
Marysville, CA USA

- Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at 22:56:48 (EST)

Sounds like a fun idea for next year. THanks and great web page. I love the idea of others passing on what works, saves on my time.
Debbie Hewitt <ddstrs@hotmail.com>
West Rutland, VT USA

- Friday, November 16, 2007 at 11:32:41 (EST)

Thank you very much for your article in Country Woman. My best friend are going to do our first Neighborhood Cookie Exchange. Your ideas are awesome. Thank you !!!
Lynn Walford <rlwalfordx4@hotmail.com>
Oostburg, WI USA

- Thursday, November 15, 2007 at 17:35:31 (EST)

Hello Robin! I wanted to let you know that I really enjoyed my time on your website! I am planning to host a cookie exchange in 2008 and do plan to use each of your tips! Thank you and have a wonderful holiday season! Susan J. Sias, Chocolatier "Sias For Sweets!"
Susan Sias <davidsuzy@earthlink.net>
Lafayette, Co USA

- Thursday, November 15, 2007 at 13:42:04 (EST)

Wonderful website! Thanks for putting so much detail into it. I was able to get great ideas for hosting my first annual cookie exchange!
Lindsay Wolfarth <lindsay.wolfarth@spectrum-health.org>
Grand Rapids, MI USA

- Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at 13:01:39 (EST)

Thank you for the ideas. I plan on having one this year!
Lizzie B <pipersayles@yahoo.com>
Sutter, Ca USA

- Saturday, November 10, 2007 at 23:11:44 (EST)

Your information really helped me. I've never done a cookie swap but I would like to next month. Thanks
Tina Nadeau <tinaursula2@yahoo.com>
Plantsville, CT USA

- Thursday, November 08, 2007 at 10:09:25 (EST)

I used your website last year to gain ideas to host my first cookie exchange. It was an awesome experience. I rented a presidential suite at a timeshare in Las Vegas and invited 9 friends to spend the weekend. We made our cookies in the unit - then celebrated later in the afternoon with 12 additional ladies. We played the right game and several others listed on the site. I plan to post last and this year's pictures the end of December. Today is November 4th, and I'm in the process of making minor changes to the invitation. They will go in the mail this week. Thanks again for sharing this marvelous idea!!!
Sharon <skcogan@cox.net>
Henderson, NV USA

- Sunday, November 04, 2007 at 19:11:15 (EST)

thanks for a very informative site...I am hosting my very first "swap" and am looking forward to tbe next already! Great site!
Leticia Garcia <raiderz4vr@gmail.com>
San Jose, C USA

- Friday, November 02, 2007 at 11:39:15 (EDT)

I am hosting my Second Annual Cookie Swap this year. I have used your website both years to put together my swap. This is an event I have always wanted to do, but never got around to it until I bought my first house last year. I wanted to have an annual tradition in my new house. When I came across your website, I realized, with your help, I too could host a really fun swap! I so appreciate your generosity in sharing your knowledge and experience with this!!! One thing I do is: have each guest e-mail their recipe(s) to me when they RSVP. I then make a Cookie Swap Recipe Book for each participant.
Stephanie White <sazillerwhite@yahoo.com>
Cumming, Ga USA

- Monday, October 29, 2007 at 21:56:23 (EDT)

Robin, I am a member of the RHS (Red HAt Society),and I am hosting my first annual cookie exchange this year for our chapter. I found your site, and fell in love with it..thank you so much for the help provided, looking forward to enjoying your newsletters!! Congrats..on the "photo shoot"...I always dreamed of being on a cover of a magazine...but never thought about "cookies" taking me there...(LOL)
Linda <Didagirl53@yahoo.com>
Hamilton, Oh USA

- Friday, October 05, 2007 at 01:16:50 (EDT)

What an absolutely beautiful concept, website, memories. I have bookmarked you, far too much to get through in one night. Had a tragic year (again) this year, want to make Christmas extra special for the kids. Thanks Robin
Cait <mojo_jojo838@tiscali.co.uk>
Bangor, United Kingdom

- Friday, September 21, 2007 at 15:44:27 (EDT)

Love the website, very informative. It's fun to see all the different ways everyone does their exchanges...Happy Baking everyone!
Marijke Coffa <mcoffa@cogeco.ca>
Burlington, ON Canada

- Saturday, September 15, 2007 at 17:13:21 (EDT)

Loved your website. Can't wait to have my first cookie exchange this year. Thanks for all the great ideas and suggestions. Looks and sounds like a lot of fun.
Teresa Davis <reesie102755@yahoo.com>
Merry Hill, NC USA

- Monday, August 27, 2007 at 15:31:59 (EDT)

I have thoroughly enjoyed visiting your website & learning about the cookie exchange! I do an annual Halloween party & I think this year, it will be a cookie exchange! Thanks for sharing!!!
Lori Kelly <lkell-4@excite.com>
St. George, UT USA

- Monday, August 06, 2007 at 15:30:45 (EDT)

Robin: For several years I wanted to have a cookie swap. But I didn't "bake". Finally two years ago I decided to take the plunge and began planning my party with some help from my 20 year old daughter. Lots of funny stories to tell about the planning but to make a long story short, my daughter had decided to give me a surprise 50th birthday party (Dec 14 is my birthday). I planned my party on top of her party. She had to send out invitations behind mine to tell everyone what she was doing. She had planned a party with a Hawaiian theme and of course mine was Christmas. Well, it was the best party ever and I was totally surprised. Especially since all my family lives 4 hours away. They were all there though. We still did the cookie exchange (and I got gifts!) and we said we would have another exchange next year. So 2006 was the second and now I'm looking forward to the third annual... I want to thank you for your website. I lifted lots of ideas from it for the first one and I love coming to it. Really, this site is probably what made me have the first one! THANKS! Connie
Connie Eades <Scrappymom55@gmail.com>
Shreveport, LA USA

- Monday, July 16, 2007 at 20:59:10 (EDT)

Hi Robin, I love finding yor cookie exchange website. I will be having my first cookie exchange this year and got alot of information from you. I use to have one every yr. in Texas, now a new city and new friends to invite...Thanks, sarh
sarah wood <smuckde1@yahoo.com>
southaven, ms USA

- Sunday, July 08, 2007 at 14:48:27 (EDT)

Hi Robin, Love your cookie site!
Jessica
VA USA

- Friday, May 18, 2007 at 21:45:17 (CDT)

Hello I came upon your site by accident, while researching clipart for the parish newsletter. Thanks, your site is great. I'm with the American Womens Group here in Perthf Western Australia and our Cookie Exchanges are great. Though trying to bake in the hot weather doesn't lend to Yuletide feelings. However, some of your recipes sound wonderful, I can't wait to try them. Once again, keep up the good work. I am even have a Cookie Exchange with my Aussie friends. Ciao for now Luciana Bailey
Luciana Bailey <office@stlawrence.org.au>
Perth, Australia

- Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at 23:27:27 (EDT)

I love your cookie exchange idea, I held one in 2005 and it was such a great turn out with my pampered chef party! We had a blast and I am going to hold one again this spring! Thanks for the great ideas! Toni and Family
Toni Y
Chandler, AZ USA

- Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at 13:44:11 (EDT)

Ran across this site and answers so many ?'s for me - I'm going to organize a summer cookie exchange to begin with - will help with all those kids out of school - thanks for all your hard work
Pam Hull <pam.hull@plainview.k12.tx.us>
Hale Center, TX USA

- Thursday, April 12, 2007 at 22:46:49 (EDT)

I came looking for an almond macaroon receipe and found a lot of fun.
Emmi <emmi131313@yahoo.com>
USA

- Saturday, February 10, 2007 at 23:17:43 (EST)

I stumbled on your site looking for a traditional Christmas cookie recipe. This is a fantastic. I love you idea of the cookie exchange. It's too late this year but i will definately try this next Christmas. It sounds like a lot of fun. Pamela Geier
Pamela Geier <pamelageier@yahoo.com>
tavernir, Fl USA

- Sunday, December 24, 2006 at 13:23:13 (EST)

Robin, held my first cookie swap last Saturday, Dec. 16th. We absolutely had a wonderful time. So much fun that I forgot to take pictures. Oh well, maybe next year. Am looking forward to next year when I have the 2nd one. Thanks for a great website.
Sheila Moore <sheila.moore@ferguson.com>
Newport News, VA USA

- Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at 14:59:21 (EST)

wish me luck and thanks. got some very ,they sound good recipes
wendy garuk <garuk@mts.net>
flin flon, mb. canada

- Monday, December 18, 2006 at 18:41:27 (EST)

I love the idea of hosting a cookie exchange....I will have to try it next year. Thanks for all the recipe ideas. I am going to bake and make gifts out of them. I always bake, but know I have some new recipes. I also take them to the fire department where my husband is a paramedic and my girls make goodie containers for teachers and friends.
Lynda Rimart <lyndatodd@yahoo.com>
Miami, FL USA

- Thursday, December 14, 2006 at 15:40:04 (EST)

Hi Robin: I just had my first annual cookie exchange yesterday, Dec 9th. It was such a hit with my family and friends and honestly I would have not been able to organize this event without your website and also your message board. What a great experience everyone had. I had 16 people for my first exchange and there was not one duplicate cookie due to me sending out your rule list. I just wanted to say thank you and that your website has created a tradition that I will have with my friends and family for years to come. I would love to send you pics so you can hopefully post them on your website. How do I go about sending them to you? Have a great holiday Robin. All the best - Allyson from NJ
Allyson <modula0213@yahoo.com>
Parsippany, NJ USA

- Sunday, December 10, 2006 at 19:43:23 (EST)

Hello Robin, I visited you site last year and my cookie swap was fabulous. I can't wait to do my next one and make sure to upload my photos for you guys to see. Thanks for such a great site and awesome information.
Joy Taylor Orlando <joyvrolyat@bellsouth.net>
Marietta, ga USA

- Friday, December 08, 2006 at 17:49:07 (EST)

I am looking for a group of girls to start a cookie exchange in this area! Anyone interested!?
Polly Matteson <bluebell@matteson.biz>
Andover, MN USA

- Wednesday, December 06, 2006 at 23:08:38 (EST)

love your site...especially the template for cookie swap invitations....thanks!
gayle <gaylem1957@aol.com>
seven fields, PA USA

- Wednesday, December 06, 2006 at 09:17:51 (EST)

Hi Robin Well we hosted our second swap on December 2, 2006. It was a great time. Everyone from last year came and we invited four more but only two accepted. It was a total of 12.My sister and I couldn't help afterward at being overcome with emotion as we realized we have started a family tradition. We have 5 girls between us and started the cookie swap last year looking to the future with them. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Thanks for all the info, and help with starting a lasting family tradition.
Colleen Cannatelli <cannatelli6@yahoo.com>
howell, NJ USA

- Tuesday, December 05, 2006 at 20:29:36 (EST)

Hi Robin, I'm hosting my first cookie swap this Sunday, December 10th. Thanks for all of you helpful tips!!!
Mary Lou Pollett <pollettm@bellsouth.net>
Louisville, KY USA

- Tuesday, December 05, 2006 at 11:57:19 (EST)

I found this site while looking for information for a coworker. I'm leaving it with plans to do my own cookie exchange next year!
Leslie <leserlie@twcny.rr.com>
Syracuse, NY USA

- Monday, December 04, 2006 at 13:49:46 (EST)

Enjoyed your site for ideas, I am planning my first exchange on 19th of December
Beverly Ault <bja40@aol.com>
Little Rock, AR USA

- Saturday, December 02, 2006 at 16:30:11 (EST)

Robin, I stumbled across your website tonight, and got so excited! I have been hosting cookie exchanges for the past 12 years. They have grown from 8 to 10 for the first one, to between 30 to 35 ladies now. Talk about cookies all over your house, it looks like a real bakery. I learned right away to set up the rules, as you have, in order for the party to be a success. We even made our local newspaper one year,"The Tampa Tribune", with the story on how this event got started. Thanks for all the new ideas for this year's party on Dec. 20th.
Debbie Fernandez <Leesbunch@aol.com>
Odessa, FL USA

- Saturday, December 02, 2006 at 01:48:17 (EST)

- Saturday, December 02, 2006 at 01:47:50 (EST)

This Website has been so helpful this holiday season!
Jessica <jnhorserider@yahoo.com>
The Woodlands, TX USA

- Friday, December 01, 2006 at 23:16:43 (EST)

This Website has been so helpful this holiday season!
Jessica <jnhorserider@yahoo.com>
The Woodlands, TX USA

- Friday, December 01, 2006 at 23:16:34 (EST)

I just wanted to thank you for your fabulous website. Your site has been the base of information I have built my cookie exchanges on. I had heard about cookie exchanges, but never really knew how to host one. Through an internet search I found your site which is incredibly informative, and through that I started my annual christmas cookie exchange. I am on my third, and this year I am going to have a Christmas cookie exchange with afternoon tea.I have 12 guests coming and I am so excited. I love Christmas time it is my absolute favorite time of the year. Again Thankyou for your time and generousity in putting together a wonderful website. -Billie
Billie Linder <marshmello_l@comcast.net>
Everett, WA USA

- Friday, December 01, 2006 at 12:26:58 (EST)

GREAT Website. I'm so excited to host my 1st cookie exchange this year. Thanks.
Kris Maitland <kmaitland@menterlaw.com>
Jordan, NY USA

- Friday, December 01, 2006 at 10:02:58 (EST)

I just happened upon your website for cookie exchanges! I love it! I read an article in a magazine 3 years ago...and decided to start having my own. We had just moved to a new town...and it is a great way to kick off the holidays with new and old friends! I will be hosting my 3rd annual cookie exchange this year! Thanks for all the neat ideas...and have a very Merry Christmas!
Shelly Elston <elstonaa@hotmail.com>
Archer City, TX USA

- Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at 14:18:48 (EST)

Thanks for all the great ideas. I had my first cookie exchange last year. I hope to have a bigger and better one this year thanks to all the great ideas on this website. Happy Holidays.
Twyla Mathews <gandtmathews@aol.com>
Elizabethtown, KY USA

- Tuesday, November 28, 2006 at 12:45:28 (EST)

I've been elected again to host the cookie exchange here at work. It's the only 'women's' event held. It's been tricky finding ideas for only a lunch hour's worth of time. Thank you for your site!
Christy Servis <cms7596@hotmail.com>
Wilmington Island, GA USA

- Tuesday, November 21, 2006 at 09:30:45 (EST)

I thought I was the only one left stuck in the 60's and 70's. Great web site! Oh, and I'm a cookbook collector, especially cookies.
Leona <auntsissy55@myway.com>
Macon, IL USA

- Tuesday, November 21, 2006 at 09:19:36 (EST)

thanks for a great idea and website. This year I will have my 4th party. Every summer my family and friends ask when is the cookie party??? It is a real hit!!! Thanks so much. Lori Carbone Nanuet, NY
lori carbone <loricarbone@optonline.net>
nanuet, ny USA

- Saturday, November 18, 2006 at 10:08:54 (EST)

Robin, I just had my 2nd cookie exchange! The first year I had 6 people bring 6 dozen cookies each and this year I had 11 people bring 6 dozen cookies each. How can I invite more people for the cookie ratio? Thanks, Joy
Joy <joyawilsonw@knology.net>
Evans, GA USA

Robin! What an awesome website! I only wish I had found it sooner as my very first cookie exchange is this coming Sunday and its Tuesday morning! I'm already on the hook for next year and will start planning much earlier fornext year and it will be SO much better! Thanks again for the awesome advice!! Jessica
Jessica Chaney <jesschaney@comcast.net>
Theodore, AL USA

I really need to make some friends. I'm 53 yrs young and we moved here 2 years ago so I could finish school. I'm thinking of having a Cookie Exchange with ladies I know at church. I'm afraid they won't come. We live out in the country. Thanks for the great website. I read your article at the grocery store and that got me thinking.
Vicki Whiting <vaw@inbox.com>
New Waverly, TX USA