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 magic moment this summer was introducing my 2 year old to his new baby brother, he was so excited he couldn’t even say anything he just squealed!!! It warms my heart to see how he already has a best friend in this teeny tiny guy :)
My magic moment this summer was probably the most magic moment of my life so far. I got married 3 weeks ago August, 2. It was a beautiful ceremony on Santa Monica beach followed by a yummy cocktail hour and delicious dinner…that buffet was a feast for the stomach as well as eyes! :) Next, we had a sinful dessert buffet with a lemon w/ lemon custard and chocolate w/ raspberry coulis wedding cake as the centerpiece. Sounds like I enjoyed the food more than the ceremony! Nope, I married a wonderful, kind, and loving guy and we finished our dream wedding with a week long honeymoon in St Lucia…yup, my magic moment.
My magic summer moment was probably my bridal shower.. planning my October wedding has been the highlight of my summer!
My magic moment this summer was my sister moving down from Alaska. I haven’t been around family in almost 10 years!
My magic moment this summer by far was marrying my husband. I adore him and it has made this the best summer of my life!!!
My magic moment was hearing the heartbeat of our first baby! Such a sweet sound to our ears!
My magic moment was taking an impromptu and solo trip to the Twin Cities to see an ASL interpreted theater performance and visit a friend.
I don’t think mine has happened yet, I’m getting marr
My magic moment this summer was moving back home from overseas and taking a family trip to Lake Tahoe. Such an amazing welcome home in a beautiful spot with all my favorite people!
Every summer I look forward to going to the Orange County fair with my sister. We eat our weight in fried foods, play some games, and have the best time laughing and enjoying ourselves! Always remembered by our annual photo booth strips, too. So fun!
my magic moment this summer … getting married! :)
Swimming in the ocean on cape cod with my daughter, the same place I swam as a child.
Magic moment of the summer was buying a house with my fiancée…life changing!
I was a vendor at my first festival and I enjoyed it so much I have another one to attend in October!
My magical moment this summer was finding a job after being unemployed for three months. It feels so good to be working again!
There was lots to love this summer, but it didn’t get more magical than walking down the aisle!
definitely getting an awesome job at a non-profit that i love!
congrats on the book!
Was going to order anyway, so perfect timing!
Pre-ordered!
xo
Definitely my magic moment this summer was going for slushies every evening after dinner during our beach week!
mine is getting an awesome job at a non-profit that i love!
My magic moment this summer was meeting my baby girl in the middle of July. And the rest of the summer has also been pretty magical as a result!
I pre-ordered Seriously Delish off of Amazon!
My magic moment was when my son was born 4 weeks ago
My magic moment was when my son was born 4 weeks ago
I preordered your book! https://twitter.com/Running4Treats/status/503686293880967168
My magic moment this summer was a trip to italy with my family! My first time in Europe and I can’t wait to go back some day! It was beautiful and definitely has influenced my cooking style since I’ve been back!
Pre-ordered your book! Wish I could make one of the signings!!
My magic moment(s) of the summer was being able to spend so much time with my mom and sister!
I think my magic moment this summer was my baby shower. We are expecting our first child early October and couldn’t be more excited! It was amazing to feel that outpouring of love and support. Plus baby clothes! Ugh!
Your book is preordered from amazon! I can’t wait!
Oh so many of those things have been on my wishlist, including your cookbook! I don’t think I can give a single moment of the summer but there have definitely been highlights! I guess I’ll go with sappy and say the birth of my nephew!
My magic moment was July 23…the day I found out I am pregnant with my first baby! I can’t wait for March 15!
My magic moment was having a brunch date with my mom and strolling around our beautiful town.
My magic moment of the summer was crossing the finish line of my 5th half marathon! I’m on a path to run a half marathon in every state–45 more to go!
My magical moment of the summer is probably the vacation I’m on right now! I’m travint through the Midwest with my mom and my sister and I’m enjoying all the beautiful landscapes and trying the interesting food
My magic moment was hiking up 5 miles along the side of a mountain, pushing me out of my comfort zone all the way. My amazing 21 month old son was being carried in a pack by my husband. I wanted to give up several times.
I did it. The lake at the top was amazing and I am proud.
My magic moment was Americana Cross County Lines festival.
My magic moment this summer happened while watching my boyfriend set a personal record by 40 minutes at Ironman Whistler!! He is amazing and worked SO hard for the day he dreamed and it happened. :) And we LOVE your recipes – he checks your website nearly as often as I do and that’s daily! xo
My magic moment this summer was watching my good friend get married in Lake Geneva. It was a beautiful ceremony, and the reception was on the water – just wonderful!
Realizing i had found the guy I want to spend the rest of my life with! :)
My magic moment from summer…getting a glimpse of the Milky Way for the first time at the Headlands International Dark Sky Park–something everyone should experience! Check it out: http://www.darksky.org/night-sky-conservation/dark-sky-parks.
My magic moment of summer was becoming pregnant with our first child! We are so excited and I am so excited to follow your journey toward motherhood as well!! Best of luck.
My magic moment was moving to LA without knowing a soul. It was terrifying but ended up being such a great experience!
Also I preordered the book and I CAN.NOT.WAIT.
The coastal road trip with my family.
I just got back from vacation in California (Laguna Beach) and my magic moment took place there – laying on the beach, toes in the pacific, with a good book while my boyfriend flew a kite nearby. It was just a beautiful place and I was surrounded by people I love – magical! Thank you for the entry!
Hi Jess! These are amazing giveaways. Thank you so so much for doing this (obviously I hope I win too!). My most magical moment this summer would have to be…just the quality time I’ve been able to spend with my husband and our friends using the grill to cook some delicious dinners.
My magical moment from this summer was walking down the aisle with my dad and seeing the man if my dreams waiting for me at the end of the aisle. It felt like nothing else mattered, and I knew that this would be a moment I would remember for the rest of my life. :)
My magical moment of summer just happened a few days ago! My husband and I finally closed on our very first house! All of these items would certainly come in handy as we try to get organized and start a new chapter of our life together! So excited for this amazing giveaway!
My magic moments of the summer have been two of my college roommates getting married and two of my best friends having babies. so much love!!