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]”
My favorite memory of 2017 was traveling to Scotland, it was so beautiful!
Favorite memory was finding out I️ was pregnant and NOT freaking out. Cmon baby 2018
My favorite memory of this year is graduating from college as an “older, non-traditional” student =)
Starting a new adventure at a new job!
Taking my minnie-obsessed daughter to Disney for the first time!
Easily my favorite memory of 2017 is when our son was born in June <3 My whole world changed in a single moment and life is so wonderful now with him in our lives
Best memory of 2017 was celebrating our 10th anniversary in Paris!
Having our fifth little one!!
Going back to school full time!
Favorite movie memory? Finally getting promoted after several years of really hard work and building confidence in myself!
Not sure why it’s says movie there. Lol
Following you! (thought I already was but I guess not! Oops!) My favourite memory obviously has to be giving birth to my firstborn.. And thoroughly enjoying my mat leave. If only it could last forever!
My favorite memory of 2017 was meeting my boyfriend. It has made 2017 much better in so many ways :)
My favorite memory of 2017 just happened this past Sunday when my two great aunts, who are 92&93, came over to my ~first apartment~ for the first time. We decorated my Christmas tree, had scones and tea, and listened to classic holiday songs from the ‘50s. So blessed to have them in my life!
My favorite memory of 2017 was an Alaskan cruise with my family! My Aunt broke her femur a month before and still made it (long, and now funny story).
My favorite memory of 2017 was losing 30 pounds! :)
Favorite thing of 2017 was the birth of our youngest daughter! After almost 3 years of trying for this baby, we are completely blessed with her arrival and her big sister could not be more excited to have her here.
My favorite memory was family vacation to Tennessee
My fav memory of 2017 is shooting my first pheasant with my rescue dog hunting dog and making into pot pie!
I follow on Instagram!
My favorite memories were seeing my first kid (a boy) grow and change into a talking toddler and finding out we’re having baby #2 in march 2018!
Our sweet Emilia (just a few weeks younger than yours ☺️) join our family!!!
a trip to Europe was a highlight of 2017
i’m a youtube follower!
My favorite memory of the year was honeymooning in Thailand!!
Thank you so much for this incredibly generous giveaway! My favorite 2017 memory was finally getting my puppy😍 After wanting her for forever! Merry Christmas!
My favorite memory was going to Turks and Caicos last January with my boyfriend’s family, and then planning our next trip together for this upcoming January to Costa Rica!
My favorite 2017 moment – fishing for halibut this summer. Even better than catching the fish has been cooking and eating!
My favorite memory is my son learning how to walk and talk. Hearing his sweet little voice call me “mama” for the first time just melted my heart – and every time after that! ❤️
My favorite memory was going to France with my family!
My favorite memory of 2017 was getting to see my boyfriends favorite place in the entire world by boat- Key West! He l’s an amazing person and has encouraged me to get my lil’ hobby food blog going this year and It felt so awesome to learn more of his story by seeing it! I can’t wait to get your new book and to make ALL of the recipes!! Xo
I loved getting to go to Mermaid Camp for a weekend! Following you on Instagram (giantsis) and Facebook (liz newsome).
Helping my daughter prepare for her first art show.
Spending time with my friends, family, & fur babies!
Such a tough one! I would have to say when my fiancé proposed to me in the middle of a park and my best friend was there to capture it all in photos!
Favorite memory would have to be graduating from univerty suma cum laude!
Best memory by far: becoming a mom for the second time! Baby girl arrived March 2017 ❤️❤️❤️
Spending the weekend away with my love at his camp in the woods. No cells, just creative inspiration and beautiful weather!
Oops! My glitchy phone misspelled university! :)
I worked on a local mayoral campaign this year – it was a life-changing experience. Maybe a 3 month favorite moment?! (Following already!)
Best memory 2017. June 10. My son got married!
2017 brought a newly walking + talking toddler, and my favorite memory is a fancy dinner out where my husband pulled the “ready when you are” for baby #2, hopefully coming in 2018. !!!
Moving to Denver!
My favorite thing this year would be my promotion.
A trip to England and Scotland with my love!
My favorite memory of 2017 was visiting colleges with my kids. My son is a senior and daughter is a sophomore so going to campuses and seeing college through their eyes was so fun!!
By far the best memory from 2017 was finding out I was finally pregnant! Twin boys due in February ❤️
Favorite memory of 2017 would be volunteer for a local elementary school once a week.
I already follow you on Instagram and Facebook
My favorite memory of 2017 was finally marring my best friend on a June 23!
What a fun question! My favorite memory from this year was watching my daughter cross the finish line of the Marine Corps Marathon! She trained hard for this and her determination inspires me. Being a mom to a daughter is more fun than I ever imagined!!!!
Getting to see my daughter in her first musical
I started a totally new adventure after being a SAHM for 9 years. I’m stoked and loving it!
My favorite memory is my summer beach vacation with my family. Can’t wait until next year!