12 Days of Christmas! Day 9: Gingerbread Palooza, Q+A and a Giveaway! {CLOSED}
Yes, I made gingerbread with my little ginger.
If you guys have been reading my blog for a few years, you might remember that two years ago, the night before I had Max, I went to my parents’ house and we made a gingerbread house. I was in labor while doing it (but didn’t really know I was) and it’s sort of been a tradition ever since! The houses. Not the labor.
This year, my dad and I tried out the gingerbread village from Target. I loved it so much! It was so fun getting to decorate a few different mini houses.
Max and I also mixed up gingerbread dough to bake cookies dough. It’s chilling in the fridge and I can’t wait.
ALSO! I’m going to film a Q+A video this week, so ask whatever you want to ask in the comments, on instagram, on twitter or in an email! xo
Yesterday’s giveaway winner for the Madewell Tote is Stacy S who said “I’m grateful for the people that love me and my kids….without them, I don’t know where we would be.”
Congrats Stacy! Please email me at howsweeteats (at) gmail (dot) com with your mailing address!
GIVEAWAY!
Today’s giveaway are these STUNNING champagne flutes by Mackenzie-Childs! I could not be more in love with them. A lucky winner will win a set of 4!
To enter: leave a comment on this post telling me how you will spend New Year’s Eve this year. I’ll be at home with my babes and a big cheese plate!Â
For a second entry: follow howsweeteats on facebook and leave a comment telling me you did so.
For a third entry: SUBSCRIBE to the howsweeteats youtube channel. There is a red button on the right side and you will only be notified when I upload a new video. This is the best way to be notified of a new video/giveaway in these 12 days too! Leave a comment telling me you did so.
The giveaway will only be open for 24 hours (!!), ending on 12/21/16 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
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I will be spending NYE in Pittsburgh !! My husband and I are meeting up with two of my best friends And Pittsburgh is a good meet in the middle spot. we are going to eat yummy dinner , go see the Lava Game at the Buckhead saloon dance like crazy to some good music and enjoy being together . Â Brunch at meat and potatos on New Year’s Day !
ill be skiiing in Ausria! just me and my daughter
I will spend New Year’s Eve with my family, watching the Times Square New Year’s Eve ball drop on our giant home theater screen. It’s better than being in Times Square in person (I know this for a fact – I will NEVER spend NYE in Times Square in person ever again – ugh).
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Not a big new years person..probably will stay in and drink wine with my cat ?
Spending New Year with my wonderful family!
Resting, eating Indian treats–pakoras, jalebis and lamb biriyani
Staying in with my husband and kids.
At home with the hubs Ter and kitty
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It depends on the weather – if it’s sooooo cold that my toes freeze, then I’ll watch New Year’s
celebrations from around the world from the comfort of my own sofa . My dog hates the noise of fireworks,Â
so she needs a cuddle (or a chill pill). If it’s a clear night, we like to go to the lake and watch the stars and fireworks & just wish EVERYBODY the best for 2017 .
All of our daughters live out of town, so we usually spend New Years with one of them. This year, our youngest daughter and her husband are living in Minneapolis! It has been -20 there a few days this week! I’m sure it will be a fun adventure.
Hey, I’ll be flying in from Spain on the 31st, so I’ll probably sleep the night away…
Your taste is exquisite btw, lovely giveaway.
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We are spending New Years with a dinner out (I’ll finally get to wear my sparkly shirt) and then home for ice cream. Â We will watch the ball drop!
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hey girl -love the video! Max is getting so big! Guess what- my husband and I have a 5 year old boxer named Mac! Close enough right? ha
I will be having a quiet New Year’s Eve at home. Have to be at work before  7 a.m. New Year’s Day, no party for this old girl!Â
I will be skiing in Colorado with my family! Â Obsessed with Mackenzie childs!!! If you’ve never been to their barn sale in July you should check it out! It’s amazing!!!!! Been following you on Facebook and receiving your daily emails forever. Thank you for so many amazing meals!!Â
I am all about keeping it chill on NYE! Â My husband and I order our favorite takeout and reflect on this year!
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We are spending NYE quietly at home. Probably have some prosecco and watch the ball drop.
At home with my husband and daughter ?
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I will be spending New Years Eve at home with my boyfriend and his family! His mom and aunt have a tradition of going through food magazines and picking out a variety of new recipes to try and make a big dinner!
With my grown up children all far away and my best friends in Florida my husband and I will spend a quiet night at home but that’s okay because we will get up early and head in Philadelhia for the New Year’s Day Mummer’s Parade!
I will be watching the OSU Buckeyes (hopefully) beat the Crimson Tigers in the Fiesta Bowl!
Never usually go out, however this year going to an early jazz show, home by 9…then corks are popping.
Dinner with friends and our babes then back to our house to ring in the new year!
We will be spending New Year’s with my in-laws. I love them to pieces and this will be the last year in their houses they are transitioning to a different community. A little bit bittersweet.
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I’ll have a huge dinner with friends and family (and dog)!
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Them flutes are gorgeous.
Just me and my dear husband to which we stay at home every New Years Eve having a little fondue cheese and meat tray and / or some sort of slider sandwiches and bottle of wine to go with and that is the extent of our NYE party
I’ll spend a quiet New Year’s Eve at home watching the marathon Twilight Zone episodes!
I’ll be spending it with my family!
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Home with the hubby, since it’s his birthday too!
My husband and I will be in Punta Gorda, FL. Probably will be grilling and have a couple of glasses of wine. I will most definitely be missing my daughter and two grandbabies. I follow you on Instagram, facebook, and I subscribe to your you tube channel. Happy New Year!
A friend is having a party at her house so I will be there with some of my crazy people.
New Year’s Eve I will be speaking at my longest childhood friend’s wedding!!! Can’t wait; It will be the best way to ring in the New Year!
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Staying in eating and playing games with family!
Howdy! We’ll be spending NYE at home, like you, with the babe and some good eats! A cheese plate sounds delightful! Also, did you totally miss the 1 hour preview of the new season of NASHVILLE on CMT? It was last Thursday! It’s on Hulu, if you’re a Hulu-er! Happy holidays!