Snap Happy Holiday Sweepstakes! | $500 Prize!

Thank you to all who participated in the festive Twitter chat last night with @FritoLay! I had a blast and was inspired by all your holiday entertaining tips. Now, the holiday fun with Frito-Lay is continuing with a SNAP HAPPY HOLIDAY SWEEPSTAKES! If you’re like me, you love to share pictures of everything you’re up to including recipes and food. Well, tell your husband it’s for a good cause because it could win you $500! THINK of all the fun goodies you could buy with $500!

Frito Lay SNAP Happy Holiday Sweepstakes | You could win $500!

TO ENTER It’s easy!

  • Share an image showing how Frito-Lay inspires your holiday get-togethers, like photos of your favorite chip and dip combos, your festive holiday table setting, or even a shot of your family enjoying their snacks this holiday season!
  • Submit photos by uploading them on the Submit an Entry tab on Facebook or share through Twitter using the hashtag #FritoLayHoliday.
  • You must own the image you submit and have permission from every person pictured. See official rules for complete details.

The Snap Happy Holiday sweepstakes begins December 6, 2012 and ends December 16. Please note: photos may take up to 24 hours to post.

TO VOTE

Submit your photo, and don’t forget to vote! All Frito-Lay Facebook fans can vote for their favorite photo, so tell your friends that winning is at the top of your holiday wish list this year and get them voting! Once you’ve submitted your photo, send them to the “View Entries” tab to find your photo and click the “Vote” button underneath the image. At the end of the sweepstakes, the photo that receives the most fan votes will be crowned the grand prize winner!

Frito Lay Snap Happy Holiday Sweepstakes

THE PRIZE

The grand prize winner will receive 10 coupons for FREE Frito-Lay snacks and a $500 American Express gift card- all the ingredients you need to make your holiday gathering deliciously memorable.

Click here to enter, read official rules, vote on entries, etc!

Follow our Frito Lay Holiday Inspiration Pinterest board for holiday ideas!

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