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Christmas Par-tay Time

By Courtney 46 Comments

So much food…

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Like, seriously…a lot of food.

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Including some adorable Pinterest finds!

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And drinks…lots of those, too.

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Unfortunately, the one thing I was most looking forward to, my cheese fondue, ended up turning out like crap. The stupid fondue burner kept burning the cheese, and although we attempted the turn it on/shut it off thing a few times, it finally burned the whole bottom of the pot. We threw in the towel after that one, which was even more of a bummer because that cheese wasn’t cheap!

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Oh well…the rest of the party was SO much fun that the fondue didn’t even matter.

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Can you spot the creeper in this photo?? I literally laughed out loud as soon as a I spotted him.

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Me and my co-host for the evening.

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The girlsssss.

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Part of our party also included a Chinese Grab Bag. It was optional to partake, but most people ended up getting in on it, which was really quite amusing.

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We actually didn’t wind up doing this until later in the evening, but we figured we ought to do it sooner rather than later, since some of the party-goers were having a bit of fun downstairs…

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I won’t name names. Winking smile

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The gift I ended up with from the grab bag was this adorable microwave soup bowl + soup.

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It was Sarah’s gift and she was worried that it was something that an “old lady” would want but I love it. Definitely a cute find!

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The party eventually fizzled out late last night around 1am, and although I have a kitchen filled with dirty dishes and empty bottles, it is totally worth it. It was a great night with some awesome friends! Smile

Now it’s time to go brave that kitchen…

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December 9, 2012 Filed Under: Christmas, Friends, Holidays, Party Tagged With: cheese fondue, chinese grab bag, Christmas party, crappy fondue set, microwave soup bowl

About Courtney

I'm a working mom of two beautiful little boys, Lucas and Alex, and I began writing Sweet Tooth, Sweet Life in April 2010. I enjoy chronicling my love of food (healthy and indulgent!), baking, motherhood, fitness, fashion, and everything in between!

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Comments

  1. Anna Leeson says

    December 9, 2012 at 11:28 am

    Looks like it was a great time with food, drinks and friends! Does it get better?! The creeper is beyond hilarious :) Love the soup bowl, any idea where she got it?
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      December 9, 2012 at 11:41 am

      I believe it's from Marshalls!
      Reply
      • Anna Leeson says

        December 9, 2012 at 5:12 pm

        Awesome, thanks!
        Reply
  2. Liz @ Tip Top Shape says

    December 9, 2012 at 11:57 am

    Ha, I have similar kitchen-things to tackle today. My roommate and I hosted a wine night last night and there are many, many dirty wine glasses. lol That party look like a lot of fun! And you got a good gift, too!
    Reply
  3. Megan@funsizedfitness says

    December 9, 2012 at 12:53 pm

    That soup mug is really cute! Our extended family always does a white elephant gift exchange for Christmas - they're a blast!
    Reply
  4. Danielle says

    December 9, 2012 at 12:56 pm

    Our family always does a Secret Santa gift exchange on Christmas. On Thanksgiving we all put our names and 3 items we want in a hat and draw names. We have so many people in our family that it would become way too expensive to buy a gift for each person. The gift exchanges are always fun though!
    Reply
  5. Melissa @ Freeing Imperfections says

    December 9, 2012 at 1:07 pm

    That soup warmer is such a good idea! I wonder where your friend got that? I've never seen one like it. Looks like a fun party. That is such a shame about the fondue though!
    Reply
  6. Kerry @ Totes My Oats says

    December 9, 2012 at 1:09 pm

    What a fun night! Seems like your party was a big success!
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  7. Amanda @ .running with spoons. says

    December 9, 2012 at 1:15 pm

    Oh wow, that seriously does look like a fantastic party, and the picture with creepster Cody totally cracked me up - he looks like he's plotting something diabolical. Hope you're having a fantastic Sunday! Good luck with the clean up ;)
    Reply
  8. Brittany Peters says

    December 9, 2012 at 1:25 pm

    Oh my gosh the food looks amazing! Im sorry the cheese didn't work out. The microwave soup bowl/cup looks so cute!
    Reply
  9. Andre says

    December 9, 2012 at 1:28 pm

    Looks like fun! I am bummed because I missed my cousin's annual Christmas party this year since we now live out of town :(
    Reply
  10. Katie @ skinnyminniemoves says

    December 9, 2012 at 1:34 pm

    I love the fondue idea! How fun :) and mmmmm apples and bread!
    Reply
  11. Sam @ Better With Sprinkles says

    December 9, 2012 at 1:45 pm

    That does look like a fantastic party! Too bad the fondue didn't work out, but it seems like you guys managed without it. Cody is such a creeper, I love it!
    Reply
  12. Stefanie @ Thin Vegetarian says

    December 9, 2012 at 1:57 pm

    Too bad for the fondue and cleanup, but looks like you guys had a great party!
    Reply
  13. Erica @ For the Sake of Cake says

    December 9, 2012 at 2:01 pm

    Looks like SO much fun! I'd be happy with the soup + mug too!
    Reply
  14. Angela @ Beauty in Strength says

    December 9, 2012 at 2:06 pm

    What a fun night! Such a great way to get into the season with friends, food, and drinks. :)
    Reply
  15. Danica @ It's Progression says

    December 9, 2012 at 2:20 pm

    Looks like a lot of fun! I've never heard of Chinese Grab Bag...is that kind of like doing White Elephant gifts?
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      December 9, 2012 at 3:03 pm

      You choose numbers to pick a gift but then you can steal from others too. It gets pretty amusing!
      Reply
  16. Jessica Locke says

    December 9, 2012 at 2:33 pm

    Okay - I must be blind - cant find Cody? Those Reindeer cookies look so festive and cute! My daughter would love 'em!
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      December 9, 2012 at 3:02 pm

      Hahaha...look behind the couch ;-)
      Reply
  17. Michelle@Peachy Palate says

    December 9, 2012 at 2:37 pm

    Quite the spread!!! What little gift did you buy for some one "grab" ? Love all the lights on the bar, definitely keep them all year round!
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      December 9, 2012 at 3:01 pm

      A bottle of wine and a few shooters :)
      Reply
  18. Kristen @ notsodomesticated says

    December 9, 2012 at 2:58 pm

    Maybe I'm an old lady, but I love that soup bowl idea! Very cute gift! :)
    Reply
  19. cait says

    December 9, 2012 at 3:00 pm

    love your sneaky cat!
    Reply
  20. Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says

    December 9, 2012 at 4:18 pm

    Looks like a great party! I definitely spot some Pinterest finds that I pinned as possibilities for our Christmas Eve party... ;)
    Reply
  21. Emily @ Perfection Isn't Happy says

    December 9, 2012 at 4:23 pm

    That soup bowl is very cute! Do you know where she found it?
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      December 9, 2012 at 4:24 pm

      Marshall's
      Reply
  22. chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says

    December 9, 2012 at 4:36 pm

    Looks like a fun time! And I guess I'm an old lady, because I would have liked that gift!!!
    Reply
  23. Khushboo says

    December 9, 2012 at 5:35 pm

    What a great spread of food, especially those reindeer cookies!
    Reply
  24. Molly @ Happy&Healthy says

    December 9, 2012 at 7:42 pm

    Looks like a great time! I cannot wait for the holiday party season! And the microwave bowl seems awesome, not an old lady thing haha
    Reply
  25. mandee says

    December 9, 2012 at 7:52 pm

    ooooh! i love those little strawberry santa hats! what dessert is that?
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      December 10, 2012 at 8:08 am

      They were brownie bites with frosting and strawberries. So good!
      Reply
  26. Elizabeth says

    December 9, 2012 at 8:34 pm

    Looks like fun! My boyfriend and I had an ugly sweater recently and I cooked up lots of things courtesy of Pinterest and Jessica at How Sweet it Is... Two questions- Where did you get that adorable throw with the stockings? And, is Chinese Grab Bag the same thing as a White Elephant exchange or Yankee Swap (I grew up in the Midwest and we called it White Elephant, but when I lived in Boston it was called Yankee Swap).
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    • Courtney says

      December 10, 2012 at 8:06 am

      I'm not sure what a Yankee Swap is, but it's basically where you draw numbers and have the chance to choose an unopened gift or steal a gift from someone who already opened it. It's a lot of fun! And I actually have no idea where the throw came from...it took it from my mom and dad's house when I moved out years ago. ;)
      Reply
      • Elizabeth says

        December 10, 2012 at 8:14 am

        Well it sounds like a new name for Yankee Swap. I love how different regions have different names for things (drinking games come to mind...)
        Reply
  27. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

    December 9, 2012 at 10:10 pm

    You can never have too much food or too many drinks! ;) Those reindeer cookies are adorable!
    Reply
  28. Marielle says

    December 9, 2012 at 10:15 pm

    I saw those cute little santa strawberry hat things on Pinterest too! Looks like they turned out well ;)
    Reply
  29. Beks says

    December 9, 2012 at 10:43 pm

    I want one of those bowls! Did she say where she got it?
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      December 10, 2012 at 8:06 am

      Marshall's :)
      Reply
  30. Tara Deal | Treble in the Kitchen says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:39 am

    Those pinterest treats looked so cute! :) What a fun night. I love having friends over for the holidays!
    Reply
  31. Hope @ With A Side Of Hope says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:21 am

    Looks like such a fun party! I love the pinterest treats. That site is so addicting! :)
    Reply
  32. Lauren says

    December 10, 2012 at 10:36 am

    I just made those reindeer cookies from pinterest on Saturday! And I've seen those santa hat brownies on pinterest too, they turned out super cute! Looks like a fun party :)
    Reply
  33. Renee says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:55 am

    Awww this made me miss our annual Christmas party. We haven't had one in a few years since my son's birthday is now about the same time :/ Your food looks fabulous...don't cry over burnt cheese :)
    Reply
  34. Nancy says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:09 pm

    I love the soup bowl!! Been wanting to get one, don't like the all white ones! This one is so pretty I am going to see if our Marshall's have them. My luck they won't, but it is just too cute!!Lucky you!!
    Reply
  35. Taylor says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:11 pm

    I have that exact same bowl and LOVE it! I also grabbed the next size up but that one has pastel colored birds on it :) TJ Maxx (and Marshall's!) is great for that stuff. The party looked like a blast - and Cody made me LOL as well.
    Reply
  36. Trudy says

    December 11, 2012 at 2:31 pm

    Looks like a great time! Love the picture of Cody behind the couch! Hahaha. Sorry about the fondue...try again! I've definitely never tried...yet ;)
    Reply

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