My Favorite Things Holiday Giveaway: Win a $500 Amazon Gift Card! [CLOSED]
Happy December 12th! I am SO excited to begin counting down the 12 days of Christmas!

You guys have been asking me left and right if I’d be holding another 12 Days of Christmas vlogging series this year. While I’d love to, all we’re REALLY doing over here is cuddling a newborn. But! Starting today, I will be holding multiple giveaways for some of my favorite things and you can bet that they are in.cred.i.ble. I promise!
These giveaways are not sponsored and are given by me to show how much I appreciate you being here. I LOVE YOU! Thank you for stopping by this rambly corner of the internet every day. It seriously means the WORLD to me.
To kick things off on this first day of Christmas, I’m giving away two $500 amazon gift cards! This gift card will be sent to you electronically, so you will receive it well before Christmas. Like you will receive it two or three days from now.
Please see below for detailed rules on the giveaway, but all you really have to do is leave a comment on this post. And… something else super exciting!
You also have a chance for a second entry and to get a signed copy of my next cookbook, The Pretty Dish!

TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY:
- Follow @howsweeteats on Instagram and Facebook. Leave a comment (with a valid email address so I can contact you!) on this post telling me your favorite memory of 2017!
- For a second entry, pre-order a copy of The Pretty Dish and leave a second comment saying you did so. You can find the book on amazon, barnes and noble, books a million and indie bound. Simply forward your confirmation email to theprettydishorders@gmail.com along with the the mailing address that you’d like the plate to be mailed to and the name or message you would like on the plate (if any)! If you have already preordered the book before today (thank you!!!), you are included too! Send your same details to the email with your order confirmation. Please note that the book plate will be arriving in the spring, and should be there before your copy of The Pretty Dish arrives on March 20th!
This giveaway will run for 24 hours and the winner will be announced in tomorrow’s giveaway post! xoxo


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My favorite memory is a camping trip I took with my sons & girlfriends.
My favorite memory of 2017 was moving into a new apartment with my boyfriend of five years. We’ve started all kinds of new traditions and memories together with our shared household in the past six months.
Love your blog, I have it bookmarked on my browser! Fav memory in 2017 was purchasing our first house together with my fiance. Following on IG and FB: @alexisyingsun
My favorite memory of this year was the incredible taco party we threw this summer for friends and family! Lots of meats and fillings and three kinds of shells!
My favorite memory of 2017 is getting engaged to my wonderful fiance! ☺
My favorite memory of this year is the birth of our daughter on 4/23. My son was only 21 months old. Its been so fun to see them grow and change so much in a short time. Love my sweet babies!
My favorite 2017 memory is our big family summer beach vacation! Thank you so much for doing these giveaways. A $500 gift card would be so amazing for our family’s Christmas.
My favorite memory is purchasing my possibly-forever-home with my partner, just before the holiday decorating began!
Finally finishing my PhD!
My favorite memory is my older daughter graduating from Georgia Tech with a biomedical engineering degree!
Completing my third Half Marathon!
my favorite memory was my trip to toronto for my birthday with my girlfriend. she took me to dinner at the top of the CN tower – the views (and the food) were absolutely unforgettable.
My favorite memory of 2017 was visiting Paris with my husband where on the first night we had a fabulous dinner with a beautiful view of the sparkling Eiffel Tower – it’s all about sharing good food and great experiences with those you love, am I right? Happy Holidays!
Favorite memory this year is my first trip back to Disney World in ages with my mama! I follow you on IG, but I’m not on FB (I would follow you there if I was on it!) – not sure if that takes me out of the running. Thanks for the lovely giveaway though!
My favorite memory of 2017 is my mom coming to visit me and cooking with her on Thanksgiving. Everything tastes better with champagne and having mom there!
My favorite memory was going on vacation with my family in the OBX!
Fave memory was a trip to the Caribbean island of St. Maarten. Before Hurricane Irma destroyed it.
My favorite memory of 2017 was going to Paris with my husband – we had both been before but this time around we made less plans, ate all of the food, and just enjoyed time together which rarely happens with our busy schedules!
Well, 2017 has been difficult for me personally, but I do have a new niece and she has brought me so much hope and light as this year comes to a close.
My favorite memory for 2-17 was winning the blue ribbon for my cherry jalapeño cheesecake at the Kansas State Fair!
Favorite memory of 2017 was going to Iceland and seeing beautiful landscapes I’ve never seen before. The northern lights dancing in the sky during a cold night excursion was the icing on the cake!
Best memory: Making miso from scratch with my host family on a farm in Gunma, Japan.
I pre-ordered your book, I’m so excited, it looks amazing!!
My favorite memory of 2017 was hiking in Northern Spain with my boyfriend. We completed the remaining portion of the Camino De Santiago where we met almost three years ago!
My favorite memory this year is the birth of my son in July!
I simply adore your blog (and books). I’m following on FB and Insta. A favorite memory is tough with a toddler than started the year as one yr old and is just about two now — so much has happened. But seeing the joy in his face running on the beach in Kauai is probably my favorite!
My favorite memory of 2017 was a trip to Spain that we took with my family.
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I think my favorite memory was an impromptu trip to Mexico back in April, we booked it super last minute and it was so fun to just go and have fun without the stress of planning!
Favorite memory was vacationing with my husband and 4 small children over Easter in beautiful Sanibel.
My favorite memory is my husband and my road trip to the Northeast (Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, New York, Philly)! It was so fun and I greatly appreciated your reviews of the lobster rolls prior to the trip so I didn’t miss out on anything!
My favorite memory of 2017 is welcoming our rainbow baby Luke into this world. He has brought us so much joy. I love seeing his three older siblings care for him.
I follow via both & my favorite memory of 2017 is just recently… watching my daughter’s eyes light up when she realized the Elf on the Shelf had once again come to visit! ♥
My favorite memory from 2017 was getting married in March!
My favorite memory os 2017 was getting engaged! We were talking about getting marrried and I know it was a matter of time, but he really surprised me on a trip to the beach with the most romantic proposal . Now I can´t wait for 2018 to come !
My favorite moment this year was my little guy starting kindergarten! Let’s be real, i was an emotional wreck at the thought that he’s now old enough for school but seeing his excitement made me so excited for him!
My favorite memory was my grandmas 80th birthday party
Having a baby! It was the best, most surreal, long awaiting moment of the year.
My favorite memory was my summer staycation – We didn’t take a trip away this year, but planted a new garden and spent as much time outside as possible!
Honestly….2017 has been a pretty awful year for me. However, in the spirit of ‘best memories’ I will say — it’s my Grandfather’s 98th birthday today, which is amazing! (He even lives at home alone and is still sharp as a tack!)
[I’m not on facebook, so I can’t follow you there. Does this disqualify me?]
My moment was the 15 minutes of labor with my perfect pink baby girl! My dreams came true this year.
My favorite memory was staying at the cutest B&B with my husband during our trip to Washington DC, we sat by the fire, drank wine, and played checkers and it was perfect. Funny how some of the simplest moments turn out to be the best.
My favorite memory this year is going on a trip with my husband. He works 7 days a week pretty regularly, so time away together is so special (and rare)!
My favorite memory was finding out that we are having a baby boy in February 2018 :)
Finding out (on my birthday!) that we are expecting our second child was my favorite memory of 2017!
My favorite memory of 2017 was getting pregnant with #2
Hmmmm. Favorite memory of 2017? Still to come. Seeing Nutcracker on Sunday, and this year I know our tickets are for 5 p.m., not 7. (Missed the first half last year. Thereby making that the worst moment of 2016!)
My favourite memory of 2017 is my university graduation!! It was an amazing ceremony, and I was really able to reflect on the past 4 years (both the good times and the struggles!). And most of all I just enoyed being with my friends and family.
My favourite memory of 2017 was taking a cake decorating course. Now my cakes and cupcakes finally look as good as they taste!
In 2017 to be alive and enjoying life with my family!