Today I'm going to start taking down the Christmas decorations in my house. Let me just say that it is a lot more fun to put them up than to take them down. I dread it.....but at the same time, I'm ready for my house to get back to normal.....and to get a thorough cleaning. Boy, I had forgotten how messy things get when all seven of us are here! :o)

To continue on with my cookie year in review.......

I tried a lot a of new ways to package cookies this year. First there was the white stationary boxes with the clear lids. These make such a nice presentation. However, I had a few problems. I bought 10" x 7" x 2" boxes....and it is hard to fill a 2" box underneath the cookie. I didn't want to waste the expensive shred......so I started putting tissue paper in the bottom half. My other issue was that I ordered from US Box and they charged me $35 for shipping (that was 1/3 of my order!). Needless to say, I'll never order from them again. : /

But the boxes work so well for special gifts like Mothers Day & Fathers Day.......

After the stationary boxes, I tried some all clear thinner boxes from ClearBags.com and I liked them very much. If your interested, here's a link to the larger size boxes I ordered The only drawback to these boxes are that you have to load the cookies and shred through the side of the box instead of on top. It's a little tricky.....but doable.

These flower boxes were gifts I gave to some of the ladies in Ukraine. :)

Platters are not a new presentation for most cookiers.....but for me, I'd never done them until this year.

And finally, my favorite of all ways to package......presenting mini cookies in a jar. Sadly, I've never gotten an order for these.....but then, I've have to charge a bunch since some jars hold a LOT of cookies....and there are some special challenges and expenses to putting them together.

I couldn't pick favorites.....so I'm showing you all the jars I've done. ;o)