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]”
This summer my husband and I completely facelifted our yards. It sucked and was hard work, but the first beer on out back porch was totally awesome and worth it! Hooray giveaway!!
I’m so excited for you, Jess! I can’t wait for the book AND this giveaway is out of this world. You win life. :) xoxo
UM. SHIT. I forgot my most magical moment! Haah. WELP, I got to meet Matt Nathanson, my faaaavorite singer in all the land. And it was truly magical. :)
My magic moments were getting married and then spending a week on our honeymoon. Being able to spend a weekend surrounded by our nearest and dearest and then escaping to an island all alone was so incredible!
Ive also preordered your book through Amazon and I CANT WAIT!
My favorite magic moment this summer is when I got engaged! My fiancé proposed after I got out of a hot yoga class…..all sweaty and stinky; but it was the best day ever <3! This summer has been extra special with wedding planning :)
I’ve been lucky enough to have a few magic moments this summer. I’ve been spending time with my dearest friends and laughing until we cry (my favorite!). Recently, one of my best friends got married and it was the bestttt wedding/day ever. A celebration not only of their love for one another, but a gigantic celebration of life, friendship and family. It was beautiful in everyway.
My goddaughter’s christening in August–a moment I’ll never forget!
My magical moment was signing the papers on my house!!
My magic moment of the summer was hanging on top of Acadia Mountain at Acadia National Park on vacation……and all of the Maine lobster I ate while there. Amazing.
Jeni’s is my favorite! I grew up down the road from it and crave it alllll the time now that I’m in DC.
My magic moment of the summer was watching my brother get married. seeing him see his beautiful bride for the first time was magic for all of is. :-) my email is dudasjm13@gmail.com. Thanks!!!
My magic moment this summer was finding out that my boyfriend (who has been job searching for over a year) finally got an awesome “first” job. We graduated college in May of 2013, so he has put his job searching time in! Can’t wait to see you Boston on your book tour, your recipes are truly the best!
Spending quality time with my 13 year old niece in Boston!! She doesn’t live in the city so I don’t get to spend much time with her during the school year, so those memories have definitely made my magic moments of the summer <3 <3 <3
My most magical moment this summer happened just a week and a half ago when my second son was born! Followed very closely by when my firstborn son met his baby brother for the first time!
My magical summer moment was adopting our second dog, and seventh pet. He is a senior Jindo with cataracts and I couldn’t love him more, yet find more love for him every single day!
I’d have to say one of my most magical moments of the summer was trying your spinach and bacon white pizza recipe! perrrrfection
My boyfriend and I finally moved from Indianapolis to St. Louis to be with my family…it’s definitely been magical so far!
My magic moment this summer was spending the weekend in San Francisco and discovering one of my favorite restaurants ever called the Waterbar. Love your blog!
My magic moment this summer was spending my days at the pool with a 4 year old and 2 and half year old. :)
I started a new job in a new city AND started graduate school. so much newness this summer.
My magic moment this summer was spending a long weekend in Lake Tahoe with family and friends. It was a great way to end the summer!
A) Daaaaang girl, that’s a phenom Favorites Thing list.
B) My magic moment would probably have to be on July 4. We were driving back after an amazing weekend in Nashville and we were stuck in the world’s worst traffic jam. But – somehow! – we winded up behind a FAIR that was packed up and driving to the next town. We’re talking folded up Ferris wheels, bumper cars, those little hot pink stands that sell snacks. And it was so weird and made our slow crawl home weirdly magical and fun.
Thanks for doing this giveaway!
The most magical experience I had this summer was snorkeling in a ceynote with my husband in Mexico!
My magic moment of the summer was taking one last family vacation with my family before my twin sister moved to New York and before I started my last semester of college! We went to New Orleans and we got to soak up amazing food, incredible jazz music, wild nightlife, and wonderful family time!
My magical moments this summer have been watching my two boys (ages 2.5 and 6 months) interact with each other and begin to build a relationship. Warms my heart!
My magical moment of the summer was getting married! (My husband’s magical moment might be the first time I made your Saucy Pulled Pork sandwiches- thanks for that!)
My magic moment of the summer was backpacking and camping with my partner. We hiked up to a waterfall right as the sun was hitting the mist coming off the waterfall in such a way that there were rainbows everywhere :)
My magic moments this summer were my weekly training runs with my hubby. We are both in full-time graduate programs and it was nice to spend the little amount of time we had together doing something healthy and fun!
My magical moment from this summer would have to be spending my birthday (July 4th) with my husband and parents on vacation in Milwaukee taking an evening sightseeing and booze cruise, the lake and sky were so beautiful. Great way to start a new year!
I also preordered a copy of Seriously Delish from Amazon! Cannot wait for it to arrive!
My magic moment was giving birth to my beautiful first baby Elle!
Woah! What a giveaway! Can’t wait to see you at the McGinnis Sisters in Adams Twp!! :)
My magic moment was finding out we are expecting our second baby this spring. So exciting!!!
My magical summer moment was finally getting out of our teeny apartment and moving over 500 miles into a house that we are slowly but surely turning into our home. :)
My magical moment for the summer was moving across the country to start a new job! Definitely made for an interesting summer!
My magical summer moment was when my 3 year old walked for the first time! It has been a long journey with so much hard work and therapy.
My magic moment was spending a week with my family at the beach!
My favorite magical summer moment was spending a weekend at the beach with my fiancé and our wonderful friends. Nothing better than three days of laughter and so much food and friendship!
Most magical moment this summer was finding out the gender of our baby with my husband. Baby is due in Novemeber and this summer has been full of magical moments!
My magic moment is really multiple moments, but re-discovering my love for horseback riding! I forgot how much fun it is and just being with the horses.
My magic moment this summer was waking up 13 weeks pregnant and NOT having morning sickness for the first time in months! Yay second trimester!
I loved going on adventure day trips to friends. The car rides were definitely half of the fun!
What a giveaway! The best part of my summer was celebrating our first wedding anniversary. It was a perfect day of an early morning run, a much deserved brunch, a walk around a city I love, and a delicious dinner al fresco!
My summer moment was finishing my first marathon and getting engaged in the same day! He could not have planned it better, it was truly perfect!
Hi Jess, I’ve been your fan/reader for 4 years now. I’m from Australia and this is my first comment as I’m really hoping to win this fantastic giveaway! This summer (winter for me though) my magic moment was finding out that we are having a baby girl! :) And THEN finding out you’re preggers as well makes it extra magical – SO psyched to be on this journey with my absolute FAVORITE blogger! I love all your posts and recipes and have print outs of your stunning photography stuck on my fridge door. You are an inspiration and role model to me!, and I wish you nothing but the very best !! ❤️
My 2nd comment here, I’ve ordered 2 copies of Seriously Delish months ago! I can’t wait for the books to arrive – 2 copies because one for me to scribble notes and drool chocolate on and one for my bookshelf!
I’m preordering your book right now. Can’t wait!!! :)
Seeing my son crawl for the first time. So cool!
EVERY moment is a magic moment spent with my Fiance and son whether it be camping, making smores by the campfire, playing games at home, fishing, playing football, hiking, biking or watching a movie. It ALL magical with them!!
My magic moment this summer was the Paul McCartney concert. It was amazing!
My magic moment was when I graduated from my dream school (University of Florida) after working my butt off for four years! Now I’m working full-time and love the feeling of hard work paying off :)
We just discovered put in bay yesterday and it was an island getaway in one day, so amazing!