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]”
I also pre-ordered your book as a present for my sister, her birthday is in March! :)
I’ve been thinking about what my favorite memory of 2017 might be lately, so this is a timely post! I have to say that it was the day I spent at Pinnacles National Park with my significant other… we had such an incredible time with the scenery, but also just really got to enjoy each other’s company. Also, I already follow you on Insta and FB! Your cookbook was on my Christmas list this year, so I won’t have a confirmation email to send, but there is a book somewhere out there with my name on it.
Me and my husband buying our first home
My favorite memory was finding out I was going to get a new niece next year (I have 4 nephews!!)
So exciting! I found out I have 2 nieces that I didn’t know about. My older sister was put up for adoption. We all got to meet this year for the first time. Nieces are great!
My favorite memory of 2017: enjoying warm Summer nights with my friends and family! :)
Getting married in June on the most perfect day to the perfect guy!!!
My favorite memory this past year was a girls weekend to Nashville with my two best friends. We all grew up together but live far apart now so it was a really special weekend.
Favorite memory was when my two boys did a silly dance without music while on vacation. We filmed it and I could watch the 20 second clip over and over and over! Just the moment with the two of them together – enjoying each other makes me smile!
Following on social media. Favorite memory- I had my second child in April
My favorite memory was the birth of my nephew this summer, and the joy he has brought the whole family 😍
My favorite memory of 2017 was marrying my best friend!
Taking my 3 year old to disneyland! So many memories. Long time follower! Dani Bentley danobanano_021@hotmail.com
favorite memory of 2017, is family vacation with my in-laws, brother and sister-in-law, and my nieces and nephew to the beach!
Love all your recipes Jessica!!! Thank you so much! Cheers to a happy holiday season! XO
Thank you for doing this, Jessica. My favorite memory of 2017 is leaving my oppressive corporate job, and taking a much needed vacation!
Favorite memory of 2017- finally happy in my career – and my best friend got engaged!
My favorite part of 2017 was graduating from nursing school with a 4.0 gpa, while working a full time job. I’m the first person in my family to ever graduate from college!! My parents couldn’t be more proud of me, and I couldn’t be more proud of myself. It was one of the most challenging years of my life, but it was worth every late night studying, every tear, and every event that I️ couldn’t attend because I️ had class. It was one of, if not the best, accomplishment of my life.
My favorite memory was my first date with my now boyfriend. He made dinner, and when I got to his house, I knew he was serious. He had been marinating chicken for tacos and was making his now-famous jumbo pick and spicy guac with surgical precision. It was the best first date, and now we cook dinner together a few times a week!
My favorite memory of 2017 has been seeing the look of wonder and magic on my 2 year old face this Christmas. He’s finally old enough to love it and I’m so excited to share it all with him.
Visiting the temples of Egypt with my Mom!!
Pretty much every memory with my 18month old daughter and my hubby!
Courtney.lynn.coleman@gmail.com – and my favorite 2017 memory is all the fun traveling i was able to do!
The best thing about 2017 is me moving to a new school to teach 6th grade math to the most amazing students and with wonder people and I even have my own son in my class.
My favorite moments in 2017 was taking my 3yr old daughter to her 1st day of school and deciding to be a stay home mom.
Hearing my sweet daughter say Mama for the first time :)
The best part of 2017 for me was making a huge career change. It was a big risk but it has paid off so much! Not only do I love my job, but I get to spend more time with my one year old daughter 😊
My favorite memory of 2017 … there have been so many good ones but I would say holding my baby for the first time and those first few days as a family of three in the hospital.
Seeing my children experience success and happiness. My daughter graduated, moved across the country and fotnhwr first teaching job and my son got engaged to the girl of his dreams. I’m a lucky mom❣️
Spending time with my family up north Minnesota!
Finally getting to move in with my husband after living in opposite parts of the country.
Ny newest favorite memory for 2017 is seeing Doug Jones win the senate seat in Alabama =) I am from Alabama and it means a lot to me!
My favorite memory of 2017 was turning 30 with my husband and celebrating with all our friends and family!
Favorite 2017 memory so far is the vacation we took as a family at the end of the summer. 😊
I’ve ordered already, can’t wait until March!
Seeing the excitement my children have picking out out Christmas tree. Thet are 2.5 and 1 years old so this season is magical.
My favorite memory of 2017 was finding out we were pregnant after years of trying!!
I also preordered your book – can’t wait!!
My favorite memory was celebrating my first anniversary with my husband.
I was lucky enough to travel a lot this year. I went to Croatia this summer. My friends and I rented a boat and I managed to not get seasick (it’s been a problem…). It was a gorgeous day I will never forget.
My favorite memory was graduating with my masters and finally finishing school!
My favorite memory this year was going to visit my brother in Sweden this year! Followed by taking a life changing development class that’s transforming my career and my life :)
My fave memory this year was doing a solo trip to Europe and being up on a mountain in Spain. Such a good feeling!
I also ordered the book!
I got married this year…for sure my favorite memory!
my favorite memory of this year was that of a good friend really having my back.
I had the most amazing trip to Italy this year with my mom. My favorite memory was standing on the roof of Il Duomo in Milan.
My favorite memory is my two new nephews I got this year! I’m a first time Aunt!
My favourite memory of 2017 is going to the Bahamas and swimming with the pigs!
seeing my best friend get married!
Meeting my boyfriend :)