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]
Hiiiii.
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 moment this summer was really a long weekend–spent in Austin, going to see The Who’s Tommy at the Zach theater, staying in a lovely hotel and enjoying some delightful meals, shopping and movie going.
I pre-ordered your book the day you announced it!!
My magic moment was when my hubby told me that he’s ready to have kids now.
One special experience from this summer was when I baked chocolate chip cookies and banana bread with my 5-year old niece. She lives across the country from me, and I can only see her a couple of times a year. After devouring some warm cookies and brownies with ice cream, she looked at me and said I was the best chef she knew. I love how cooking bonds people together!
My husband and I moved to California this summer!
My magic moment of the summer was seeing an old childhood friend for her baby shower!
My magic moment was a sunrise beach jog I took on vacation this summer near Charleston. :)
I’ve had many magical moments! Probably the best moment was going on vacation with my boyfriend and having time to just relax and spend time together.
Lobster bake on the beach!
My magic moment this summer was standing waist-deep in the ocean, trying to decide if the water was too cold for swimming, and seeing a school of fish sweep around my legs. I watched them until the water didn’t seem too cold, then took the plunge!
Having my daughter :)
My magic moment was helping my niece learn how to swim this summer, then taking her for an ice cream cone when she finally got up the courage to jump off the dock!
My magical summer moment was probably when my cat came back to me. She was missing for more than 3 months and we all thought she was dead, but one day we were sitting in the garden and she just came out of nowhere. Such a great moment!
I also preordered your book on Amazon yesterday!! I CAN’T WAIT TO GET IT!! Really, I can’t.
My magic moment was being in the Ozarks with my husband, where it was Just. So. Beautiful!
As if I needed another reason that you’re my favorite :)
My magical moment happened Friday! I day date at the beach with my boyfriend – we lounged, played games, and ate. Nothing fancy, but I’ve been working full time and taking classes so we haven’t seen much of each other this summer, so it was really nice.
My magic moment from this summer has been being out on the river. I bought a Groupon to celebrate my boyfriend and I’s anniversary and the deal was a 90 minute sunset boat tour. There were just six of us on the boat, plus the amazing captain, and it was such a serene, unique experience that I was so happy to share with my boyfriend. I also got to see Portland from a different point of view and it gave me a new appreciate for it.
Watching my son who has developmental delays figure out how to play with his brothers and not just watch them play. It was amazing.
I totally spelt my name wrong….i’ts Kristen lol. :)
Though the entire summer has been magical, I would have to say being in Tahoe for a week and a half with my husband, in-laws, and sister-in-law probably tops the charts. It was full of fun and adventure, and some of the most breathtaking scenery my eyes have beheld!
My magic moment this summer was at the beach with my babies, watching them splash and play in the water, enjoy the sunshine and sand!
A morning filled with awesome brunch and a hike in ithica ny!
My moment – I moved to Denver! I’ve wanted to move for the past 10 years, and I finally did it. The mountains are calling!
My magic moment was taking my 8 month old twins to the beach for the first time and them LOVING every second of it!
My magical moment this summer was when my boyfriend suprised me and came to visit me in holidays.
I preordered your book a coule of weeks ago and cant WAIT to get it! Also hoping to see you in Chapel Hill in October!!
My magic moment this summer was kayaking on Lake Superior in the UP! :)
My magic moment this summer was seeing my husband with our best friends’ kids this weekend…he has next to no experience with kids but handled an almost four year old and an eighteen month old like a champ. He’s a keeper!
I’m a medical student, and this summer I was present for the safe delivery of a baby in the NICU. It was an incredible, life-altering moment :)
My magic moment this summer was when I was working in medical clinics in rural Nicaragua, a little old lady named Ambrosia showed me her black keds with pink laces. She was so proud of them!
One of my favorite magic moments was this past weekend conquering a tough mountain hike with my significant other. :)
Aaaand I pre-ordered your book already, I can’t wait!
What an amazing giveaway! My moment was a trip back to NYC to see family and friends.
Hi again! Pre-ordered my book and have been counting down until it comes! Cannot wait to see all the new recipes! PS…congrats on Baby How Sweet!!!
The most magical moment of the summer is a tough one. I had the best summer of my life this year, filled with many adventures and lots of quality time spent with family and friends. The most magical of all would have to be one of my last nights with some of my closest friends. One of my best friends who rarely opens up to people told us how much we mean to him and how lucky we are to have each other. I replayed this moment over and over in my head for the next few days. This was especially meaningful because I’m going to college a long way from home and it really showed me all that I have to cherish at home. I am the luckiest person in the world to be surrounded by such genuine love.
Seeing my sweet puppy swim for the first time was my most magical summer moment. I squealed a jumped around like a crazy person. Thank you for the lovely giveaway!
My big moment this summer was starting my awesome new job!
Also, totally pre-ordered the book. :)
My magic moment from this summer was getting to spend a week at the beach with my three nephews who I hadn’t seen in almost two years! Getting see my two-year old nephew’s first time at the beach was amazing.
My magic moment was when I finally made it to the beach in mid-August and all felt right with the world.
My magic moment was when one of my daughters came from after spending a year in Africa
My magical moment was taking my 8 month old twins to the beach for the first time and them LOVING every second of it!
My magic moment this summer was going sailing for the first time in northern Michigan. It was breathtakingly beautiful and so much fun.
My magical moment was when my kids started school! Oh, that sounds awful… ;)
My magic moment was a couple of weeks ago. Most of my family was in town to celebrate my Dad. This year he celebrated his 80th birthday and his retirement at 45 years practicing medicine in the same clinic where his parents practiced medicine. We also were able to celebrate my mom.. She began this year with a stage 3b lung cancer diagnosis. I am happy to report she is in remission and is now celebrating life!
Everytime I grilled! Corn, BBQ chicken, cold drinks, and friends. I don’t think it gets much better than that!!
My magic moment came yesterday while on vacation in a little beach town in new england and laying down on the hammock and realizing how wonderful life is
I preordered the book…like forever ago! I cannot wait to receive it. :)
My magical moment this summer was in Maui with my family. We went snorkeling at Molokini and saw the most amazing magical fish and swam with sea turtles. A lasting memory for all of us! I also preordered your book! Can’t wait!
When my baby started laughing-really laughing-while his big sister (almost 3) sang and danced around the room.
my magic moment was sitting on the beach on cape cod, watching fireworks with my boyfriend & drinking wine !
My magic moment was getting engaged! Hopefully the next will be passing state boards to become an RN this week! Thank you for your recipes and entertainment :)