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]”
Omg this is an amazing giveaway! My magic moment from this summer was watching the joy on our daughters place when she went to the beach for the first time.
My magic moment this summer was getting to visit my best friend and her daughter.
Pre ordered your book a couple months ago, can’t wait to get my hands on it!
My magic moment was spending my birthday with my twin sister and my Dad this year. We were born on his birthday and I can’t even remember the last time we were together to celebrate.
My magic moment of this summer was surprising my mother for her 59th birthday. I live in Michigan and my family was celebrating in North Carolina, and I told my parents I wouldn’t be able to come because of work and flight prices and etc. My brother and I plotted for about a month, and I ended up being able to completely surprise both of my parents by sneaking into their house while they were out. It was so great being able to do something like that for them. The Moscow Mules that followed were pretty delicious too!
My magic moment this summer was celebrating my 1 year wedding anniversary with my husband. I cherish him so, so much.
My magic moment was when I passed both summer school courses I was taking- totally but a damper on my summer, but worth it the long haul :)
My favorite moment this summer was having an impromptu party the night before my grandmother’s 80th birthday party. Sitting on the patio, drinking margaritas, and enjoying time with my extended family I don’t see enough of.
My magic moment was getting married!!! 6-21-14
My magic moment… Can I have 2? Running my very first 5k, and actually running it- never thought I could do it! And, swimming with my boo and our besties in a beautiful (closed) hotel pool at golden hour. That felt delicious.
My most magical moment this summer was taking my first summer pie (nectarine, yum) out of the oven. Watching the filling bubble onto through the golden lattice crust felt almost as good as the first bite. Almost.
I preordered a book and cannot wait to COOK ALL THE THINGS!
I also pre-ordered your book on Amazon! Can’t wait!
My magic moment was moving into our new home and loving it immediately – it was Home!!
My magic moment this summer was the three days I spent vacationing with my extended family. We spend each day relaxing by the lake and come together each night for the best family dinners I have all year.
This summer I was travelling around South America and my favourite moment was when me and my friends were walking to dinner in Cusco on this big hill and you could see all the lights twinkling in the mountain houses and everything was a orangey colour from the streetlights. It was just a really simply nice moment in a beautiful background with great people.
Traveling down the west coast on highway 101 with my best friend from college for a week this summer tops my list of magical moments this summer!
My magical moment this summer was completing my first 5k, in the form of the rediculous obstacle challenge. It was amazing to do something outside of my comfort zone and finish it!!!
My magic moment this summer was meeting my boyfriend’s family for the first time and seeing him for the first time in his element, in his “big brother” role and witnessing him meeting his 1 year old niece for the first time. She of course just fell in love with him, and it gave me so much excitement for our future together.
My magical moment this summer was spending a night at the beach with my Mom and sister, cooking a picnic lunch for the three of us, and just thoroughly celebrating the last time we will be able to see each other for at least a few months. It just made me feel so happy and close to my family, and I couldn’t imagine a better way to spend the day.
My magic summer moment was spending Fourth of July weekend in Nantucket with my best college friends!!! Triple eight blueberry lemonades
Magic moment of the summer – singi ng along with my favorite musicians (Switchfoot) with some of my closest friends, especially my younger brother, at Creation music festival!
My magic moment of the summer was hiking in the White Mountains in New Hampshire…so beautiful!!
Oops forgot <3333 hearts after the blueberry lemonade… Also already preordered your book!!!! And totes going to see you in Boston!!!!!!
My magic moment was going on our anniversary holiday to the whitsundays and my boyfriend proposing on our last night there
I have already pre ordered your book and absolutely cannot wait to get it
My magic moment was celebrating our first year anniversary with my husband!
Traveling to France and Costa Rica!
I’d say my magic summer moment had to be feeling my baby kick for the first time. It probably was technically more spring than summer but still, so magical!
How absolutely generous of you!
My magical moment this summer was moving from the west coast to the east coast to be closer to my family and start my dream job!
My magic moment from this summer was surprising my grandparents with a surprise visit! I hadn’t seen them in a few years, so I decided to fly in and surprise them. The pure shock and joy on their faces made me so happy and definitely qualifies as my magic moment of the summer!
My magic moment was going to Mexico for my honeymoon with my husband (I suppose it was a week of moments). We waited for 2 years to do it (weddings are pricey!) so it was extra sweet!
My magic moment was being a part of my big brothers wedding weekend in charming and beautiful Cape Cod!
My magic moment was hitting the most thrilling ride at the waterpark this summer with my hubby and teenage twins- what a blast!
I had many magic moments this summer, but one of them was when I got the “Fourth of July” sundae at Sundae School in Dennis, MA!
My magic moment was when my boyfriend and I were hiking In Yosemite this Summer we heard these teenagers talking about how much an engagement ring would cost. They said it should be 3 times a salary. So my boyfriend said, well that must mean that I have to buy a $3 billion ring?!?! (he doesn’t make that much money haha ) but at least he said that he would buy me one!!!! (hopefully soon)
My magic moment just happened! I was having a hard time thinking about going back to teach spe Ed tomorrow (I love the kids- it is the adults and paperwork that come with them that I’m dreading) and one of my students just called to say he had the best summer ever and he can’t wait to see me tomorrow. That we are going to have “the best year ever!” That is pure magic!
This summer has been all about getting two new businesses off the ground so my magic moments were my favorite now 2 year old’s bday party that I got to photograph and a fabulous omotenashi dinner with potential new clients. Doing what you love is just pure joy!
So many magic moments every summer but finally doing stand up paddle boarding or visiting tulum hit the top of my list this summer!
The best thing about this summer was finishing up my first year of nursing school, and having the freedom to travel and see the Oregon coast.
My magic summer moment was Cape Cod with my best friend and family. Can’t beat good food and even better company. Looking forward to your book!
Those are some awesome giveaways! My magic moment would be when I realized I’m getting pretty good at yoga!
Magic Moment: The best birthday with the love of my life.
My magic moment was my wedding just a few weeks ago! This was definitely the summer to remember! And the best part of my wedding? The cupcakes–we did maple bacon, salted caramel pretzel, and apple pie cupcakes then a traditional red velvet cake topper to cut for photos! Summer 2014 for the win!
Much like you, this has been a summer of changes for me – I’m expecting my first (due in October), we sold a condo and just put in an offer on a house. Lots of changes – so lots of sweet moments as well!
Walking with my husband on our favorite Lake Michigan beach, collecting stones and planning for the future.
My magic moment of this summer was a week spent at the beach with my dad, just the two of us! It started out as a family week at the beach, but things popped up for my mom and siblings and it looked like we would have to cancel-
My dad and I decided to salvage the vacation and had a great time together!
My magic moment was watching a movie (Boyhood) with my friends one last time before we all left for college.
My magic moment was taking a LONG nap on the beach. Not just any nap, a cloudy day nap, the kind when you have to put your cover-up on because the breeze is so chilly. Ahhh, the little things!
My magic moment this summer was finishing my first set of medical board exams! The study period was awful, but conquering it meant that I could finally relax and enjoy =)