A Christmas Cookie Disaster Worth Remembering
By FOREVER • November 4, 2026
Some family traditions are sweet, some are messy, and some manage to be both!
Every year, FOREVER Ambassador Sandy Wirth and her mom, sisters, and some of their kids gather to bake and decorate Christmas cookies. It’s a tradition filled with family, laughter, and plenty of holiday treats. But during their 2023 baking day, things got a little more memorable than anyone expected.
In the rush to get the icing started, Sandy’s mom poured an entire bag of powdered sugar into the mixing bowl before adding the milk. Without thinking, she turned on the mixer—and powdered sugar went flying everywhere!
Sandy’s sister’s priceless reaction said it all. The sugary mess covered Mom, her sister, and the kitchen. Cleaning it up was no easy task, either. As anyone who’s mixed water and sugar knows, the resulting sticky mess seemed to glue itself to everything. To make matters worse, Sandy’s sister had just finished thoroughly cleaning her house before everyone arrived!
But what could have been a frustrating kitchen disaster quickly became a family story worth laughing about for years to come.
Turning a Sweet Mess Into a Keepsake
The following year, Sandy found the perfect way to commemorate the occasion: a Snow Globe Ornament featuring a photo from their unforgettable baking day, along with the words “Happy Baking! 2023.”
With FOREVER Create & Print, you can turn your own favorite photos, family traditions, and even hilarious holiday mishaps into personalized ornaments and other printed treasures. Whether you’re celebrating a special milestone or capturing a memory your family will laugh about for years, you can create something uniquely yours.
After all, the holidays aren’t always picture-perfect. Sometimes, the messiest moments make the sweetest memories!