My Favorite Things: GIVEAWAY. [CLOSED]
[thank you all SO MUCH for entering this giveaway! your magic moments made my entire week. if you need a feel good moment, i suggest reading through these fabulous comments! i plugged 1 through 6503 into random.org and the generated winner is comment #1729 – Beth B. who said “I pre-ordered a copy a few weeks ago. Can’t wait to get it!” Congrats Beth! I’ve sent you an email. Again, thank you ALL so much for entering and for your support. xoxoxo]
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So. I know I’m not a huge giveaway person, but I am totally blown away by your support and love and all that jazz lately, especially for Seriously Delish and how you’ve completely changed my life. I want to do, well… SOMETHING for each and every one of you and since I can’t buy you all a cocktail with a hug, I figured a giveaway of my favorite things would have to do.
This giveaway is from ME to YOU. I want to show you how much I appreciate you coming here everyday, the encouragement you’ve given me and your all around virtual fabulousness. You really do complete me, Jerry Maguire style. THANK YOU!
See below on how to enter to win all of these goods!
1. This Rebecca Minkoff Crosby tote. It’s no secret how much I love love love my mac clutch bags and mini macs. And my cupid satchel. I love every bag she makes and am totally drooling over this for fall.
2. Jeni’s ice cream! 4 pints to be exact. This should last you, like… five minutes.
3. A Vitamix blender. I’ve become the biggest hypocrite on the planet because for years I said I’d never buy one and would rather buy shoes. But I took the plunge earlier this year and it was seriously LIFE CHANGING. Talk about the thickest milkshake-like smoothies and the creamiest soups. To die for.
4. One year subscriptions to my favorite foodie magazines: Donna Hay and Delicious. These are my go-to for photography inspiration. LOVE. Nothing else compares in my opinion.
5. A fit bit flex. It’s been close to a year since I’ve gone on and on about my fit bit. I completely adore it – not as a workout tool, but more so as a reminder to live an active lifestyle.
6. Two of my favorite books: the Flavor Bible and Bird by Bird. One of the most frequently asked questions I get is how do I come up with recipes – and one of the answers is the Flavor Bible! If I really want to make something with a certain ingredient, I’ll search it and see what flavors pair the best. And Bird by Bird… well it’s a classic that gets me through life. Pretty much.
7. Ummm…. chocolate? Do I really need to explain this one? This is one of my favorites. I need to share.
8. Gift cards to some of my favorite places: $50 to each. One to Sephora, one to Athleta and one to Starbucks. Because I’m a sucker. (if you don’t like coffee GET THE CROISSANT!)
And lastly – this colorful set of my favorite le pen pens and a moleskin notebook (MY LOVE!). It’s school supply time people!! But really, these pens are the bomb dot com. (sorry.)
To enter this giveaway, leave a comment below telling me your magic moment from this summer. Please be sure to leave a valid email address with your comment so I can contact you if you win! This giveaway is open to residents EVERYWHERE! All over the place. If you’re overseas I obviously can’t send you the ice cream, but we will work something else out.
For an extra entry, I would love if you’d preorder a copy of Seriously Delish and leave a second comment saying you did so. You can do so on amazon, barnes and noble or indiebound – and the book will be yours in less than TEN days! EEEEEK! I cannot thank you guys enough for helping me to make the book a bestseller. I adore you to pieces. (and if you preordered months ago, thank you and leave your second comment!) Also, be sure to check my book tour dates to see if I’ll be in your area!
The giveaway will run until this Friday, August 29. The winner will be announced on this post and contacted by email. THANK YOU!
[this giveaway is not sponsored, all items are purchased by me.]
6,503 Comments on “My Favorite Things: GIVEAWAY. [CLOSED]”
My magic moment this summer was visiting home for just over a week and seeing my boyfriend for the first time since we started dating. We’d been friends for years, and I’ve moved away for school, so having just that much time together was just what we needed!
My magic moment this summer was The Fray concert. It was literally the highlight of my year so far…total fan girl. So excited for you and your cookbook! Can’t wait to dive into it!!
My magic moment was spending the weekend in Chicago with my best friends from high school.
My magic moment this summer was seeing the absolutely gorgeous clouds in Scotland that I saw while studying abroad.
So many moments this summer! Spending sunsets on a boat in the ocean in the Florida Keys, walking around the food markets or (omg!) the food halls at Harrods in London. It was a really great summer!
My magic moment this summer was having a healthy baby boy. The C-section stunk, but when I realized that he was perfectly healthy, and nobody was going to take him away to the NICU, that was an awesome moment. My two older daughters had both been NICU babies, and it was heartbreaking.
My best moment this summer was returning home from 9 months in Australia. I missed my family so much!!
I haven’t pre-ordered the book but I am reviewing it for the blog. Does that count as an extra entry :)
My magic moment was when my son said “mama” to me for the first time :)
My magical summer moment was a beach sunset family photo session during our annual trip to Anna Maria Island, FL. It’s the first time we’ve had everyone in one place in a long time and the pictures are priceless!
Also, preordered your book! Can’t wait for it to arrive. I’m so happy I came across your blog. Need more hours in the day to try making everything, and then time to go for a jog haha :)
My magic moment- a trip to Seattle and Portland with my husband!
Magic Moment: exploring the mountains in Asheville, North Carolina. & ice cream cones for dinner… probably too many times.
My magical moment would have to be the solo trip I took to Hana, Maui. The beautiful scenery and amazing hikes!
I’m expecting my first in October and my magic moment happened again and again as I watched my husband completely transform our house to accommodate the baby, and in doing so he went from husbabd to dad right before my eyes. Also watching him tolerate my pregnant emotions was nothing short of magical too ;)
my magic moment this summer was driving through gorgeous Maine with my new husband. we’re spending a year long distance now so getting to savor a few summer moments with him as newlyweds meant a lot!
My magic moment was building and moving into a brand new house with my family.
Congrats on all of your success – I love all of your recipes that I have made and can’t wait for your book!
Best giveaway EVER! I think the magic moment of my summer was Kaylin’s birthday. Not just because it was her birthday, but that she thinks her birthday is everyone’s birthday. Whenever anyone would walk up and say happy birthday, she’d yell “happppy birthday” back to them. So precious :)
The magic moment of summer was being by the pool with my two punks who are now certified waterdogs.
My magic moment this summer was surprising my husband with an early 40th birthday party. The look on his face was priceless and our friends were so awesome coming out from across the state to see him!
My magic moment was finding and moving into the condo of my dreams with my new husband :)
My magic moment this summer was stepping on that scale and realizing that yes, I lost 20 lbs.!!!
My magic moment was my wedding! We went the destination route and had a blast in Mexico with friends and family!
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I preordered your book a while ago. Can’t wait for it to arrive!
My magic moment from this summer is actually a string of them. I went on vacation with my family and it was so awesome to spend two weeks with my brother and sisters, all of whom live in different cities.
My magic moment this summer was my first trip up to Maine of the season – enjoying a cold beverage on the porch while watching the idyllic lake scene play out in front of me. Truly magical.
wow…my best moment of this summer would be when we decided that we were gonna build a house on this lot that we loved and it became available.
I also pre-ordered the book and will be coming to the signing in Cincinnati in 2 weeks! I’m so freakin’ excited!
My magic moment was relaxing at the beach listening not just to the waves, but also the duet of my husband and dog snoring. Total bliss.
My magic moment of the summer was a Saturday spent picking up produce from my CSA farm in the middle of downtown Baltimore, followed by going to meet one of my best friends’ daughter a week after she was born, and wrapped up with a few hours at the pool. And mozzarella sticks because……. Fried cheese.
Also, my pre-order has been placed! You’ll be so close to where I am when you’re in Seattle, but it’s two days before I’m due, and across the border, so I’ll just have to wait for the next book signing! :)
My husband and I bought our first house! What a crazy, awesome, stressful experience. But so worth it – we love it!!
My magical moment this summer is being apart of my little sisters wedding. I was honored to be her matron of honor. Watching her and my father dance was so emotional. We had so much fun!
tubing down a creek with my fiance, my brother, my sister and my cousin!
Magical summer moment?
June 2014, Rome, Italy
It was a gorgeous evening in the end of June and I was just a tiny speckle in a crowd of 70 000 people. The air was sweet with great music and it had a wonderful smell of soft breeze blowing above us. I was finally at the concert that I’ve been waiting for for months, the concert that at first I didn’t want to go because it seemed like something I shouldn’t afford myself, the concert that I was affraid to miss because of a great chance that it was my only shot at hearing this great band live.
I was dancing and singing to the songs and enjoying myself like I haven’t in a long long time and then… the moment came. The opening beats of my favorite song sent chills down my spine and shot them over my whole body and everything was tingly – the whole world. The smile crept all over my face and I must have looked like an idiot but it was truly magical. When you just close your eyes and feel the music, really enjoy it and let it take you to another dimension. It felt like I had my own private party and everyone else around me disappeared for a minute. I never thought these kind of moments actually exist untill I experienced it firsthand.
I realize I probably came across like a lunatic but since it truly was a beautiful and magical summer moment for me, I wanted to describe it in a way that it would do it justice at least partially.
Also, at first I admit I started to write this paragraph only to have a chance to win something (especially that fit bit that I wanted to try for a while but wouldn’t let myself expend like that), but then it really came down to thinking about the summer and reliving that great moment again – so thank you for that, truly.
My magic moment was a surprise proposal on the beach at sunset. It was the first day of vacation and a completely surreal moment, he even had a friend there taking pictures (I had no clue). Naturally I said yes!
Magic moment: watching my little man conquer the diving board at the swimming pool. 4 y/o and absolutely no fear.
my magic moment was when i married my best friend on july 12th!
My magic moment was when my fiance proposed!
My big magic summer moment was taking our two kids, 1.5 and 3, to Disneyland for the first time. I also love the small moments spent in the backyard running through sprinklers,.
My magic moment was walking the walls in Dubrovnik during our honeymoon!
I pre-orded the book and can’t wait to devour it! (pun intended)
My magical moment from this summer is spending a weekend roadtripping in Wisconsin with my BFF before we both left for college. :)
I have a two magic moments that are both funny enough and life changing enough to share. The first is traveling across four provinces (I live in Canada) over 10 days to move back home after graduating with my Masters in Social Work. Now that’s not the magical part, the magical part is that I traveled not only with my boyfriend (who drove most of the way!) but also my pet….which is a fish. Yes I did a road trip with my fish, whose name is Rufio. I’d attach a photo of how he traveled if I could! I smuggled him into restaurants (one being sushi…) in my purse so he wouldn’t over heat in the car (he even spent a day at the spa!…albeit in the locker room). Anyway it was magical to have him 1-not die, and 2- have the story to go along with it.
My second magical moment was realizing that I may be moving to my favorite city, New York, to work with an organization working with homeless and under privileged youth. Traveling to the city to see what they do was not only awe inspiring, but showed that giving youth hope can really change their lives. Those moments were truly more than magical.
My magic summer moment came while disconnecting from technology at the cottage. Soul cleansing.
Oh and I also pre-ordered your book (can’t wait to get it!) and will probably order one to be part of a wedding present for my brother too!
My magic moment was a late afternoon walk by the water in Seattle on a gorgeous summer day, right before flying home after visiting my in-laws.
I preordered your book from amazon. I can’t wait to get it. I attended your grilled cheese class at crate and was so excited to meet you in person. So excited for the book!
My magical moment this summer was when my best friend and I went to the concert of our favorite singer. Cure for anything – Singing the night away with your bestie!
magic moment: getting engaged :)