12 Day of Christmas! Day 7: Brunch with Santa, Pittsburgh Christmas and a Giveaway! {CLOSED}
We’ve been looking forward to this day for weeks! Last year, on the morning of the Hotel Monaco’s breakfast with Santa, Eddie discovered it online and called to see if we could get a ticket last minute. We had SUCH a fun time that we couldn’t wait to get back this year.
It was a little different this year – breakfast was more of brunch, and it was in the Commoner (yes, so basically we took our kid to brunch with Santa in a bar) which was… different. It meant that we were at our own table and other people were still dining, so it didn’t feel *quite* like breakfast with Santa did last year. But we still had so much fun! As you can see in the video, let’s just say that this is a very adult friendly breakfast with Santa. Santa and his reindeer are up on the roof (a local farmer brings them in) and there is a big cookie decorating party with a grown up hot chocolate bar. Super fun! I think this would be even more fun when you have kids that are a bit older.
After, we walked around downtown in the rain to capture some of our favorite Christmas sights on video. xoxoxo
Yesterday’s giveaway winner for the Ambient Lighting Edit Palette is Anne Weber-Falk who said “I love the rich deep colors like cranberry red, forest green, navy blue and deep dark brown.”
Congrats Anne! Please email me at howsweeteats (at) gmail (dot) com with your mailing address!
GIVEAWAY!
Today’s giveaway is something I use every single DAY! I’m giving away a Nespresso Vertuoline Machine – it makes coffee AND espresso and I couldn’t live without it. This giveaway is not sponsored or affiliated and is given by me. xoxo
To enter: leave a comment on this post telling me one thing you are grateful for.
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The giveaway will only be open for 24 hours (!!), ending on 12/19/16 at 12 noon, at so be sure to enter and share! A winner will be picked at random. Come back for a new video and giveaway tomorrow. xoxo
1,231 Comments on “12 Day of Christmas! Day 7: Brunch with Santa, Pittsburgh Christmas and a Giveaway! {CLOSED}”
I’m grateful for the little sweet moments each day with my two little ones, sappy, I know. But have to keep telling myself when things are stressful, that it’s the little things that matter.
I am grateful for family, my husband, son, and three new kittens.
I am grateful for every day with my family. I am blessed to have three grown sons, age 26 and 22 year old identical twins, a wonderful supportive husband of almost 32 years, and my parents are both still living and very much loved. What more can you ask for? A nespresso, yes, lol, but really the people are more important!
I’m thankful for another year with my Pap.
I am thankful for a wonderful job and a supportive family :)
I’m grateful that I have a new baby son to celebrate Christmas with and introduce new traditions to this year! Even though he’s not old enough to understand the hype, there is something so magical about spending this season with a child.
I am grateful for learning how to enjoy life.
I’m grateful for my son, Grant. He has changed my life ever since he was born in January of this year, and all in a good way! I love him so much.
Already followed you on Youtube!
…and just liked your FB page too.
I am grateful for my family my dog and my friends. So lucky and blessed.
I am grateful for my students! They challenge me every day but I am so blessed to be teaching them! (And I couldn’t do it without the help of our dear friend, coffee :D)
I Also liked you on facebook! :D
And I subscribed to your youtube channel! I have been following you for a few years and I had no idea you had a youtube channel! So exciting!
I am grateful for every day spent with my loving wife … I am a lucky man to have her and she would love the nespresso!
My husband he has supported me through a lot of hard times this year and never fails to love me unconditionally :)
Oh and I forgot I think coffee would be one way I could support him back haha
This year, more than ever, I’m thankful for my incredible husband, and our loving family and friends (who we consider family, too!) In what has been a tumultuous year, knowing we are surrounded by such wonderful people has been a true blessing. ❤ Also, thankful for your always entertaining and inspiring posts! Love what you do!
Just followed your FB page! ?
I’m grateful for my family!
I liked you on fb!
Have to say that I’m grateful for my husband and daughter
Such a wonderful blessing. Never thought I’d find so much happiness in becoming a mommy ?
I’m grateful for my wonderful family, good health and my job. I’m also grateful for this giveaway. That is so nice of you to personally provide/fund this offer! Thank you!
I am grateful to have two teenage boys who are as sweet as when get were little like yours. Seems like yesterday! Nice to know they can stay sweet too!
I just found this blog and post while searching for breakfast in Santa in Pittsburgh. I know this is two years old, but that sweater is ADORABLE! Did you buy it locally?