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It’s the time of year when your sweet tooth seems to be in overdrive! That’s why we asked Kelsey Nixon, chef and star of Kelsey’s Essentials on Cooking Channel, to share her favorite festive confections to sweeten up your next holiday celebration. “One thing that makes the holidays so special—and that everyone looks forward to—is they give you permission to be a little bit indulgent,” Nixon says. “It’s liberating to know that you can have that piece (or 2 or 3!) of pie, or 8 cookies on Christmas.“ We couldn’t agree more! Click through to see her favorite sweet recipes.

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InStyle scoured the ranks of all your favorite stars (Ashley Greene, Brooklyn Decker, and more!) in search of the most touching acts of kindness, and their answers will make even the Grinchiest Grinches smile. Smash star Katharine McPhee keeps it simple: “I like giving people little things, showing you appreciate them,” McPhee told InStyle.com. “Buying people on-set coffee, just little gifts!”Be inspired to do something nice by clicking through the gallery to read more celebrity-inspired sweetness!

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We’re giving away 5 chic designer handbags in December—and this week, we’re giving away this gorgeous Juicy Couture shoulder bag worth $448!

HERE’S HOW TO ENTER THE HANDBAG SCAVENGER HUNT:

1. Read the daily clue on this blog or on InStyle’s Facebook or Twitter.

2. Use the clue to find the gallery the red bag is hiding in.

3. When you find the bag icon, click on it to go to the sweepstakes entry page. Good luck!

FIND THIS ICON AND ENTER!