Happy December 12th! I’m so excited to begin counting down the 12 days of Christmas with you.

Many of you have asked if I’ll be doing another 12 Days of Christmas series this year. While a full vlogging series isn’t in the cards — we’re busy cuddling a newborn — I couldn’t resist sharing some of my very favorite things. Starting today I’ll be hosting several giveaways featuring items I love, and I promise they’re truly incredible.
These giveaways are not sponsored; they’re my way of saying thank you for reading, commenting, and spending time here. I appreciate every one of you — your support means the world.
To kick things off, I’m giving away two $500 Amazon gift cards. The gift cards will be delivered electronically, so winners will receive them within a few days — well in time for the holidays.
See the rules below for full details. The main thing: leave a comment on this post to enter. Plus, there’s a second way to enter for an extra prize!
You also have a chance for a second entry and to receive a signed copy of my upcoming cookbook, The Pretty Dish!

How to enter the giveaway
- Follow @howsweeteats on Instagram and Facebook, then leave a comment on this post with a valid email address so I can contact you. In your comment, tell me your favorite memory from 2017.
- For a second entry and a chance to get a signed copy of The Pretty Dish, pre-order the cookbook and leave a second comment saying you pre-ordered. After pre-ordering, forward your confirmation email to [email protected] and include the mailing address where you’d like the book plate sent and the name or short message you’d like on the plate (if any). If you pre-ordered before today, you’re already eligible — just send the same details and your order confirmation to that email. The book plate will ship in spring and should arrive before copies of The Pretty Dish arrive on March 20th.
This giveaway runs for 24 hours. Winners will be announced in tomorrow’s giveaway post. Good luck and thank you again for being here — I can’t wait to celebrate the season with you. xoxo