I can't believe it's almost the end of October you guys! That means it's time for the Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap sign ups again!
We're hoping to have it even bigger this year (more sign ups & raise even more money) and we hope you'll help us get the word out.
how does it work?
It's simple, food bloggers can sign up (& donate $4.00 to participate), receive 3 food bloggers' names and addresses, send out 1 dozen of the same cookies to each of the 3 names you get, receive 3 different cookies from 3 different people assigned to you and then post about the recipe you sent out. It's a lot of work for Lindsay and I to organize but so worth it. We do it because we want to receive cookies in the mail. 🙂 Who doesn't, right? Helping out a charity has been an amazing bonus for us!
Just a glimpse into what some of the cookies looked like last year and the year before…
charity and brand partner news
This year, once again, we will be partnering with Cookies for Kids’ Cancer, and collecting a $4 donation from every participant. By participating in this cookie swap you are not only helping to bring the food blogger community together, but also supporting a great cause. Additionally, our three generous brand partners, OXO, Dixie Crystals, California Olive Ranch, and Brownie Brittle, will EACH be matching our donation (up to $3,000). Additionally, all U.S. participants can also opt to receive free goodies from our partners, including kitchen gadgets and product coupons. We're so excited about our brand partners who will generously match up to $3000…to ensure we get the maximum donations, please tell your food blogger friends about the cookie swap!
(We do want to reiterate that ALL of the tax-deductible donations will be made directly to Cookies For Kids’ Cancer—a recognized 501(c)3 public charity duly incorporated under the laws of the state of New Jersey. Lindsay and I do not collect any money and we don't profit off of this event in any way. 100% of it (after merchant vendor fees) will go directly to this amazing organization).
sign up today!
There are tons of details including rules for the cookie swap on our official Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap website. Be sure to read it carefully as there will be no refunds of donations if you decide to drop out before the swap matches are made or if you don't meet all of the requirements to participate. Any news or reminders or updates will occur on the Cookie Swap site or follow us on facebook.
Sign ups will be accepted through Sunday, November 2nd.
Not a food blogger? Can't participate this year? Hop on over to the official Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap website anyways and make a donation!
Questions?
Please make sure you visit and read the cookie swap info to see if your question is answered. If not, be sure to ask in the comments below and we'll answer your question. Let's do it that way since you never know, someone else might have the same question!
Grab a badge:
If you’re participating, spread the word! The more bloggers we have participating in this swap the more fun it’ll be. Please use the code below to add the official cookie swap banner to your blog:
<a href=”http://www.fbcookieswap.com” target=”_blank”><img src=”http://www.fbcookieswap.com/images/fbcookieswap2014_badgewhite.png” border=”0″ alt=”The Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap 2014″></a>
Tweeting, pinning, or instagraming? Use the hashtag #fbcookieswap.
Sarah says
Heard about this last year after it happened, and I’ve been so excited for this year! Yay!
Liz @ Floating Kitchen says
Yeah! I had so much fun last year. I’m all ready signed up again. Can’t wait! Thanks for all your hard work!
Emily @ Life on Food says
This has become something I look forward to every year. Cannot wait for the assignments to come.
Mason Canyon says
I’d love to participate but I’m not classified as a food blogger. Is there a sign up for non-food bloggers?
Linda | Brunch with Joy says
Always look forward to Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap. Have been joining this since the 2nd year and always love baking for a cause. Thanks to you and Lindsay for organizing this event. 🙂
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy says
What a neat idea! I think I just might have to sign up 🙂
Helen says
This is honestly one of the best blogger initiatives I’ve seen in ages. I’ve just signed up with my blog http://honeyplate.blogspot.co.uk. I can’t wait to do my cookie swap!! X