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I just hosted our Christmas cookie decorating party — here's what worked
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Hi Reader - Can I tell you about my favorite party of the entire year? Every December, we host a Christmas cookie decorating party. This year, I floated the idea of a Christmas crafting party and my girls vetoed that FAST. So Christmas cookies it was! After hosting it for years, I’ve figured out exactly how to make it easy on myself while still creating that magical Christmas feeling. I just wrapped up this year’s party, and I had to share all my tricks with you while they’re fresh in my mind. Here’s the thing about cookie decorating parties during the busy holiday season: if you try to do everything in one day, you’ll be exhausted before your guests even arrive. But when you spread it out—make dough one day, bake the next, set up the third—it’s actually manageable. (And of course, the older your kids are, the more they can help in the kitchen.) In this week’s blog post, I’m sharing:
Plus, you’ll see my little trick for keeping the mess contained. (Hint: it involves wrapping paper and strategic placemat placement!) This party creates the kind of memories your kids will talk about for years. And you don’t have to be a party planning expert to pull it off—I’ve done all the trial and error for you. If you want the complete step-by-step plan with my full supply checklist and timeline, I’ve also got my Christmas Cookie Decorating Party Plan available. It walks you through everything so you can host this party stress-free. Happy party planning! Take care- Jennifer // The Party Teacher https://thepartyteacher.com/ 
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If you want to throw a party your child declares “the best ever,” but you’re short on time and energy, I’ll help you plan a DIY party that looks like a professional planned it. You don’t have to give half your budget to an event planner, and you don’t have to go it alone.
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