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 favorite magic moment was my bridal shower. My bridesmaids did an amazing job and I am so thankful to have them on “team bride.”
Love all the giveaway items.
Also, I preordered your book, can’t wait for it to come all the way to Korea!
My fav magic moment was acutally a week – a mission trip to the mountains of Guatemala.
My magic moment was when I saw my mom, dad, and sister after being away in Japan for a year.
Gosh my magic moment this summer was having a full summer off, that was paid! Finished my first year as a social worker in a school, and was so grateful for a summer to recuperate!
Watching fireworks over the water while snuggling with my son…
Laying on the beach watching the kids jump in the ocean waves with my husband.
My magic moment was seeing the smile on my husband’s face when he opened the letter confirming that he has officially finished his bachelor’s degree. He has worked so hard and I’m so proud that he’s (finally!) done!!
My magic moment was walking down the aisle at my wedding and seeing my groom in tears! Score!
And I pre-ordered your book what seems like forever ago — I can’t wait for it to arrive!!
My magic moment was getting my dream job!
Magical moment of the summer for me? My son started walking!!! At SEVEN months. (Wait, is that actually magical or just terrifying?? He is running wild in our studio apartment!!) I love this kid. Good luck with yours!
My magic moment this summer was spending a day with my dad and grandpa at yankee stadium! My grandpa has been a die hard Yankee’s fan his whole life, but medical problems the past few years have made it impossible for him to travel to a game. This year he’s on the mend so we were able to take him. It turned out to be the most beautiful summer day and we had a blast!
My magic moment this summer was picking up my puppy Penny- first dog in my whole life! It’s my childhood life dream coming true, and it was magical.
Greeting a beautiful Saturday by picking blueberries and remembering how wonderful that is! Its the little things ;)
My magic moment this summer was turning down a lucrative but time consuming job opportunity to stay closer to home and have the time and energy to devote to soul enriching creative endeavors.
Waking up June 1st realizing that I was now retired and would not have to get up to hurry off to work! Lazy mornings are my retirement rewards!
Oh I love your blog! My favourite magic moment from this summer was going to an illuminated forest with my boyfriend – middle of the night and the forest was alive with fairies!
My magical summer moment was learning how to make grilled pizza… No, I’m serious! When my friend mentioned it for a girls night, I asked her 8473636 times if she was sure she knew what she was doing. Raw dough on a grill? I couldn’t believe it. Now I make it weekly :)
My favorite magic moment was when my husband and I got a chance to go away to Charleston, SC for a weekend. It was amazing and so relaxing!
my magical summer moment was eating watermelon on a beach: simple, cliche, and perfect!
p.s. my sister and i are HUGE fans of your blog
My magic moment was a Mommy moment… my daughter rode her bike without her training wheels like the big girl she is just the other day. Huge. Mom. Pride. My little girl is growing up…. Motherhood is awesome – you’re going to love it!
BTW – I’m totally excited for you and your book! I’ve been following your blog for years, it’s been fun to “watch” you succeed. :)
My magic moment was finding out the sex of my baby and seeing my husband react with tears or joy. (It’s a boy) :)
My magic moment(s) have been lazy days at the lake with my dog!
ok- so this magic moment you may understand a bit more once your little one arrives- carrying a sleepy baby out of the car after a long afternoon of swimming smelling of sunshine, chlorine and all the best parts of childhood ;) I wish I could bottle it up and keep it forever!
(mushy I know ;) )
Spending time with family at my parents’ lakehouse!
My magic moment(s) are warm summer evenings cooking dinner with my husband and slowly enjoying what we’ve made lounging on our patio with a cold drink in the company of our pups.
My magic moment this summer was when my husband returned from a six month deployment overseas :) Best moment of the year!
And the book has been pre-ordered! :)
My magic moment this summer was having my work finally published in a magazine. It is a great feeling seeing the work I do in publication. It feels good to see how far I have come in 7 years at this job.
My magic moment was when my Australian cousins were visiting; we took them to DC and walked all over and saw the monuments, and right on the steps of the Ljncoln Memorial, totally by coincidence, my cousin ran into his best friend from study abroad in Chile. Absolutely kismet and a grays reminder of the magic in everyday life!
My magic moment was watching my best friend get married to the love of her life and then dancing my butt off with all my friends!
My magic moment was reuniting with my entire family for a cousin’s rockin’ wedding in Boston!
My magic moment was having a whole rainy day this summer to lay in bed and watch numerous One Tree Hill episodes with nothing else to do aka zero guilt about being completely and uncharacteristically unproductive.
My most magical moment this summer was at my friend’s pool party. My best guy friend sang Britney Spears karaoke with me and it was a sight to see.
Annnnnnd I just pre-ordered your cookbook! I’m pretty dang excited about it.
My magical moment this summer was having my daughter get married to the most wonderful man. It was the perfect day and everything went so absolutely perfect and stress-free! Feel truly blessed1
I ordered your book on amazon for a birthday gift for my daughter….her request!!!!
My magic moment was being elected chief resident and beginning my position in July. Such an honor and so satisfying to have hard work pay off!
My magic moment was the birth of my son! There is nothing like the feeling when I heard his first cry. Even now, 12.5 weeks later, I tear up thinking of that moment. Can’t wait for you to experience it yourself soon! Congrats!
magic moment was FOR SURE my girl kassy’s wedding. it was so so wonderful to celebrate the start of her married life, and who doesn’t like dancing, drinking, and smooching?
I ordered the book! My order # is 113-5557449-1267400 :).
My most magical moment was moving to San Francisco for the summer for an internship, and getting to enjoy all of its awesomeness. Specifically, the view from Lands End is absolutely breathtaking.
My magic moment is happening right now as I am at the end of my two week vacation to Costa Rica and Nicaragua with my bff. Best. Vaca. Ever.
hmm….magic moment? We’ve had a pretty uneventful and quiet summer. I guess the magic moments were the ones I spent with my 18 month old niece :) She’s pretty magical.
Thank you so much for doing this giveaway!! :)
Thank you so much for doing this giveaway!! :) Magic moment was camping in Big Sur with my sister
My moment was watching my boyfriends reaction to the garden I planted. He was away for work the whole summer…I turned our bare yard into an oasis! 12 ft tall sunflowers, 10 varieties of heirloom tomatoes, a water fountain, and string lights above it all!!
My magic moment of the summer was passing one of my major licensing exams. One more to go! Love your monthly beauty posts and looking forward to checking out your upcoming cookbook! :)
My summer moment would be the day I found out I was pregnant! It was actually the same day you announced you’re expecting! I was/am excited/terrified enough for the both of us.