What's for Breakfast?

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How sweet is this pancake breakfast? This would be such a fun party idea for a baby shower...a little twist on the traditional brunch showers we are so used to, and perfect for a small intimate group of friends.

Images via Design Sponge

Conversation Napkins

I love parties that let you get to know the person or couple you are celebrating even better than you already do. I was over on P is for Party, one of my favorite party blogs, and saw this cute idea...conversation napkins!
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This is a clever way to get your guests talking and for the party to become more personal! I love it!
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Image via P is for Party

Cookie Swap

I just received an invitation in the mail for a Cookie Swap Party. If you have never been to one, you are missing out on some holiday fun! Here is how it works (if you haven't already guessed from the name): guests are asked to bake 3 dozen cookies, email the recipe to the host in advance, and bring the cookies to the party to swap with other guests. Each guest leaves with a sampling of cookies and all the recipes! So, I have a little over a week to decide on a recipe, (possibly test it out if I've never made it), email it to the host, and then bake 3 dozen! Here are a few I found on Martha's website that look delicious...but also complicated. Help! The chewy chocolate gingerbread cookies are calling my name, but all those ingredients...and the mixer needed (which I don't have)...I'm thinking I may need to come up with some easier options. What do you think? Anyone have a great cookie recipe out there?

Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies

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Chewy Chocolate Gingerbread

Images via Martha Stewart