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]”
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 email is brittgreer24@gmail.com
Love all of these things! My magic moment this summer was getting puppy #2 Coney, named after one of my fav foods, the cheese coney :)
I went sea kayaking in the San Juan Islands off the coast of Washington State in June. There is nothing more spectacular that seeing the sun set over over the waves and watching the wildlife play among the kelp fields from the top of Turn Point on Stuart Island!
my magical summer moments all revolved around reconnecting with college friends, high school friends, and my sisters on trips!
my magic moment this summer was finally giving my long-distance best friend a HUGE hug and laying out on the beach in the sunshine, laughing and talking together! it was a simple summer, but that trip was full of so much love and happiness – magical moments and memories for sure!
Finding out I was pregnant this summer!!
Because of YOU, I’ve bought so many items already in your giveaway…the flavor bible, a Rebecca Minkoff (okay 3 of them), the pens. And I already have a Vita but it’s TEN years old. It has seen me thru two cookbooks, baby food, smoothies, blogging for 5+ years, and I would love a new model. Love Donna Hay and Love love love my Fibit. It’s my #1 fave $100 dollar item I think I’ve ever bought.
Anyhoo…..fave summer magic moment would be right now, being in Aruba with my daughter and seeing her blossom into the little lady and amazing human being she is destined to become :) Thanks for the giveaway!
I preordered Seriously Delish a few months ago from Amazon. Can’t wait for it to arrive! My email is brittgreer24@gmail.com
Moving to a new city and exploring it with my husband!
My magic moment from this summer was spending a few days in London with my dad. It was really nice to be able to spend some one on one time with him.
I’ve had the book pre-ordered for a while as a birthday present for myself! I cannot wait!
My magical moment this summer was finding out that I have celiac disease but realizing that this isn’t a bad thing and it is really a small blessing. As a foodie, I can now view all of my culinary adventures in a different way. I’m able to learn so much more about food- where it comes from, how it’s produced, the ingredients. I can be a healthier human being and I can help others with the same issue too.
And I preordered your book from the moment it came on Amazon!!!
Soo excited for your book!!
My magic moment was traveling to yellowstone for the first time this summer!
My magic summer moment was rescuing our second shih tzu and having her fit in perfectly with our family!
annnd i JUST pre-ordered your book on amazon! … along with cards against humanity ;)
This summer, I got cast in my first professional theatre show. I was standing in the kitchen when I received the email I was expecting. My gut told me I got the part and my gut is never wrong! :)
My magic moment this summer was receiving the results back that our baby girl due in December looks healthy after we had a scare earlier in the summer.
My magical moment was relaxing on the beaches of Montego Bay with my hubby. Can’t wait to go back!
In July, I was the maid of honor for a dear friend I’ve known my entire life. It was truly magic to share that day with her!
Pre-ordered your book, too!! xoxo
My magic moment was when I realized I was worth more than how I was being treated at work. I quit my job. Prayed. Got my dream job.
My magic moment was getting engaged to my best friend of six years, and realizing I will get to be with him for the rest of my life! (Cheesy, I know, but that’s how I like my food so I’m not embarrassed.) :)
What a spectacular giveaway! My magic summer event was spending time with by brother. Love him so much!
Magic moment: finding out one of my good friends got engaged! Such an exciting time! :)
My husband and I took the kids to a carousel yesterday and it was seriously the best time ever. It was so much fun seeing my kids have so much fun!
Ordered Seriously Delish from Amazon! Can’t wait!
The most magical moment of my life happened this summer; I gave birth to my perfect little nugget, Oliver. Oh, and I’ve already pre-ordered your book…can’t wait to get it!
My magic moment? Sitting on the beach with a cold drink in hand and good music playing. It’s the little things. ;)
I preordered the book the minute you announced it!! I CANNOT wait!!
My favorite summer moment was getting to see the Justin Timberlake concert on my 34th birthday with my best friend. We had a blast !!!
My magic moment was having all my years of education finally pay off by starting my first adult lawyer job and moving into my very own apartment (no more roommates!).
My magic moment this summer was finding out we are expecting baby #3!!
Also, I pre-ordered your book – can’t wait!
Gouda cheese shrimp and grits. That. Is. All.
Walking on the beach in Tybee Island with the love of my life at night, and stopping to marvel at the stars in the clear black sky.
My cousin, originally from Ohio, spent her summer in the Boston area, which meant we were inseparable. Having only ever met each other once it’s hard to believe we became best friends! Pretty magical for us both.
Magical moment (in my kitchen) would have to be the peach caprese salad. My family owns a peach farm, so I don’t know how I’ve never thought of it before. Seriously best thing of the summer thanks to you!
This entire summer has been a magic moment for me. I quit my corporate job and moved from NYC to DC to move in with my boyfriend and end our long distance relationship. We’ve been best friends since we were 12 but didn’t start dating until a year aand a half ago and living together has been the most amazing experience. He’s been so supportive of my entrepreneurial dreams and starting my own baby business as a health and fitness coach. Magic moments seem to happen every day in my life, whether it’s simply waking up next to the person I love, experimenting with new foods and recipes in the kitchen (the cookie bottomed cupcakes are STILL my all-time favorite!), or having a client message me saying how happy and confident she is thanks to my support and encouragement. This summer has been completely life-changing and I’m so excited that the summer and the magic still has a couple more weeks left!
After finding out that I have to have another spinal surgery I have been living it up this summer! Road trips, atv rides, and of course great food and drinks!
My magic moment was definitely the 4th of July weekend. I spent it with my family, and we swam, drank watermelon margaritas, barbecued, and made s’mores in the firepit. We watched fireworks and just had a fantastic time. It was so nice! Love this giveaway!
Hello, my magic moment this summer was when I made the Gouda shrimp and grits for my new boyfriend using fresh corn from our farmer’s market. It was such a special meal where we slowed down this summer and ate in. I have also pre-ordered your boom twice: once for me, and one for my best friend for her birthday!
My magic moment of the summer was traveling to Boston with my mom & sister. It was my first time there and I loved it! We stayed in a lovely hotel, soaked up the history of the city, and has some delicious food! It was great to spend time with my family too since I live far away from them.
I pre-ordered from Amazon. Cannot wait until the book arrives!!
My magic moment was successfully defending my masters thesis, and celebrating it with my best friends at a villa in Anguilla! It was the trip of a lifetime!
OMG! These are some of my most favorite things, too! My magic moment this summer was the birth of my son in July! He’s my first and we are absolutely in love with the little guy!
My magic summer moment actually happened…today :) We celebrated my son’s first birthday at the beach and it was so, so nice. Anyway, I love your blog and I’m pretty sure every recipe I’ve ever made that that elicited a “this is so good”-with-mouth-full from my husband has come from here!
Magical summer moment— fireworks in the city we will be getting married in next summer— Wilmington, NC!!! Can I also add road trips?!
My magic moment this summer was when my husband felt our baby kick for the first time. It’s a beautiful thing to be expecting (as I’m sure you know) but it’s even more special when your partner gets to be apart of the action just as much as you are. We were lying on the beach in cancun after just saving dozens of baby turtles that had just hatched. He was holding me in his arms with our hands on my belly when the little nudger decided to give a big kick! It was such a perfect moment! It confirmed that we were really about to invest in something huge together, something we were both apart of. As my husband whispered, “I love you” into my ear, I knew it was a magical moment!
Finding out I was expecting & that you were too lol! Gives me more of a reason to try your recipes.
My magic summer moment thus far has been continuing on with old traditions and creating new ones! The 4th of July holiday is my favorite weekend of the year and spending it at a lake cabin with family and friends simply cannot be beat. I’ll be headed to Florida soon and Vegas, too, so it’s safe to say I’m hoping there is more magic to come!