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


2,599 Comments on “My Favorite Things Holiday Giveaway: Win a $500 Amazon Gift Card! [CLOSED]”
HAVING my baby boy in May!
My favorite memory of the year would be going to a country music festival with a ton of friends. Just a perfect day with great weather, memories and music!
Also, I totes pre-ordered your book!
My favorite memory was my college reunion! So much fun to see friends who knew me when.
My favorite memory of 2017 was of course getting married to my best friend!
My favorite memory of 2017 was going on a roadtrip with one of my good friends to a state we pulled out of a hat the day of the trip.
My favorite memory of 2017 was taking my kids on college visits to Arizona and California! I can’t believe my kids are getting so old!!
My favorite memory of 2017 is finally going back to the states and seeing my sisters!!
Pre ordered the cookbook! So excited for all the new recipes!
My favorite memory of 2017 would probably have to be 2 things. First is traveling to Croatia with my cousin. And second would be quitting my job and starting a new job as a travel nurse (which I’ve been wanting to do for years).
My favorite memory of 2017 is having my son, Callan!!!
Having my whole family together for Thanksgiving for the first time in my entire life!
My favorite memory of this year is a boy who I liked for a long, long time kissing me. Thank you 2017!!!
Favorite part of 2017 was getting to hear my 2 year old who is speech delayed start talking. His voice is literally music to my ears.
Wow this is amazingly generous and congratulations on the birth of your adorable girlie!
Fave memory of 2017 was when my husband called me from Tanzania to tell me that he had summitted Mt Kilimanjaro and I got to hear from him for the first time in 2 weeks. I was so proud of him- it was an amazing accomplishment :)
My favorite memory was when baby emilia was born!
One of my favorite moments was picking up my Dad at the airport the Sunday after Thanksgiving. He took a solo trip for a wedding. First time in a plane in nearly 40(!) years. He had so much fun and the biggest smile when he got back.
My favorite memory of 2017 was seeing Hamilton. It was that good!
This fall my husband and I were able to go to the top of the Mackinac Bridge! We were the winning bid at a charity auction:)
My favorite 2017 memory was finding out that we were expecting our third baby girl!
Buying my first house! I close next week! I’m equal parts excited, nervous and dying inside. But it’s amazing!
My fav memory of 2017 was when my daughter got engaged!
Favorite memory in 2017…. entering a new decade celebrated and surrounded through many fun times with family and friends. Welcoming so many little babes as well throughout this bustling year – including YOURS!
P.S. already pre-ordered the cookbook. Totes stoked!
My favorite memory of 2017 was finding out I was pregnant and hearing our little one’s heartbeat! ♥
My favorite moment of 2017… turning 50! Now who says that lol !
We went to Germany in April and it was amazing!
My best friends wedding in August!
I am already following on Instagram and Facebook! My favorite memory of 2017 was adopting our son!
Welcoming my husband home from a 7 month deployment in August and seeing our little boy (21 months at the time) IMMEDIATELY recognize him and just RUNNING to jump in his arms (despite the fact his daddy left when he was so you young). Ugh, my heart still bursts every time I see the pictures and replay the memory in my brain. I will carry that with me forever <3
My favorite memory was touring around New England this fall and trying all of the delicious food! We visited the restuarants you recommended in Kennebunkport and Portland!! So so good!!
I just made butternut squash lasagna from your old cookbook! Can’t wait for the new one!
I also already pre-ordered The Pretty Dish. I just sent an email for the book plate. Thank you so much!
Wow so many great memories well here it goes when i went to visit my family last year before christmas i didnt see them for along while i was there for along while through Halloween and almost christmas but i had to go back home .But it was so special to me i love my family very much and that meant alot to me to see them again.
My sister’s engagement!
The birth of my nephew!
My favorite memory of 2017 was buying my first home!! We have our housewarming party this weekend and we are using your beautiful cheese board pic as some inspiration! Wish us luck! 😬
The country music festival I went to with my whole family!
My favorite memory of the year was getting married in august!
My favorite thing of 2017 has been getting to host my whole family in my NEW house and getting to fully break in the kitchen hosting Thanksgiving. BT dubs….your Tater Tot Breakfast Skillet totally made everyone’s morning. Thanks for being you!
2017……hmm…..I think getting my new puppy was a highlight! I love your blog and have been reading and following you on social media for many years. All the best with cuddling the new squishy baby!
My favorite memory would definitely be getting married 🤵🏻👰🏼 two weeks ago!!
Favorite memory…that’s hard question since it’s been a really good year, but getting the keys to my new apartment is pretty near the top!
My favorite memory of 2017: meeting my baby niece for the first time (and watching my toddler obsess over her)!
I went on a trip to 6 national parks!
Landing my dream job in July!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My favorite memory was seeing my sister (who lives 6 hours away)!
Favorite part of 2017 has been watching my 2 year old grow and learn. She’s so much fun!
Ahh love this! I ran a marathon in 2017 which is something I never thought I could do! It was a great year :)
Mine was my best friend getting engaged and asking me to be her maid of honor!