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]”
My magic moment this summer was finding out I’m pregnant with my second baby! It’s been a long first trimester and happy to have now entered the 2nd. I love your blog and especially love your recent posts now that you’re pregnant and I can so relate! Wishing you a happy and healthy pregnancy!
My magic moment of the summer was getting engaged! Congrats on your book!
My most magical moment was being in Atlanta with every single family member from my mom’s side. My cousin got married and everyone was able to make it. We had never taken a vacation together before and it was completely amazing. I’ll never forget it and we all hope to again
My whole summer was a magical moment, really. I got to spend it with my wonderful boyfriend.
My summer magic moment was finding that we are expecting our first child!
One of my magical summer moments included improving my lifestyle in order to improve my health, elevate my mood & lose weight. The other big one was going camping for the first time in years! It was wonderful being in nature & spending quality alone time with my husband :)
Enjoying all the little adventures with my now 18 month old (geesh) daughter! It’s fun to see all of summer’s magic moments through her eyes!
Hooray and thank you for this amazing giveaway! My summer magic moment was eating blueberry pie and hiking up Mount Precipice in Maine with my best boy!
My magic moment wasn’t a happy trip or anything fun like that. It was finally getting conformation that I have a dairy allergy and learning what to eat (and how to change recipes) to keep myself healthy..
My magic moment this summer was going to see my favorite band with my best friends! Nothing like good music to bring people together!
My favorite moments of the summer have been spending time with my hubby and 17 month old .. Running through the sprinklers, watching her try ice cream for the first time.. It’s been so much fun!
My magic moment was moving 3,000 miles back home and teaching my two year niece how to bake cookies. Seeing her learning how to use a rolling pin and cookies cutters was priceless.
I have so many magical moments this summer but they all have one thing in common: my (now) 6-month old daughter Ava. Life completely changes when you have a child and I’m excited for you to experience this all for yourself soon. I think one of my favourite summery moments with Ava was getting her in a pool for the first time. And just watching her get smarter and stronger and more of a person everyday. :) Can’t wait for the book!
My magical summer moment was getting my toes dirty in the community garden and teaching the neighborhood kids how to garden. Of course, the best part was sampling our goods at the end of summer. Heirloom tomatoes are the tastiest when warmed from the sun of your the garden you tended and drizzled with fresh oil and balsamic.
Eating at Seafood Sam’s on Cape Cod skubinski at mac dot com
My magical moment was accepting my dream job of teaching first grade and moving into my first apartment!
Book preordered
My magic moment this summer was going on a fishing trip with my husband. I caught the biggest fish of the day but my husband was so happy that we were on the trip together that he savored my win as much as I did.
Thank you for this awesome give away! My best moment was finding out we are expecting after years of trying.
My magical moment this summer was the birth of my second son in June!
I also preordered your book! Can’t wait to get it!
Congrats! I’ve been reading and making your recipes for a long time! Hope you make it to Columbus, OH sometime.
WOW! What an amazing giveaway. You’re the sweetest.
My most magical summer moment was my weeklong mission trip in Vail Valley, CO with Habitat for Humanity. Talk about a life changer.
xo, Emily
I also pre-ordered your cookbook from Amazon!
Alright so most magical moment. It has to go to early summer when my sister got married. Watching her walk down the aisle with my dad and then standing next to her as she starts the next part of her life was truly magical. And I got the brother I always wanted out of it. It might sound a bit cheesy but everyone loves a bit of cheese! (YUM) —-long time reader of your blog, my go to for great recipes!
favorite moment this summer – my boyfriend surprising me with flowers and a picnic date on our 1 year “dateaversary”
My magic moment this summer was being a part of one of my very best friend’s wedding. And just BTW… your white pizza dip was served at her shower! : )
I ordered your book! Can’t wait!!!! Skubinski at mac dot com
My most magical moment was my 3 kids & I taking my parents to the lake that they swam at as kids in the 50s and 60s (and that I swam at as a kid in the 70s and 80s!). It was the best day, one I’ll remember forever.
My magic moment was seeing my brother happy and in love again the first time I met his new girlfriend. After a tough divorce and a whole lot of heartbraeak, it’s been so long since he’s REALLY been happy. Seeing him happy again makes my heart happy!
I love your blog so much! Every recipe I’ve tried of yours has been to die for, so delish! My magical summer moment was getting engaged to my wonderful fiancé in Maui before he was deployed for six months.
My magical week was the week I got to spend in northern michigan. There’s just nothing like it!
Also, I just pre-ordered your book from Amazon. So pumped to create some kitchen magic with it! Lots of love from Jacksonville, Florida. Xo
My magical moment was spending a night at my mom’s lake house with my wonderful grandparents :)
My magic summer moment was landing a new job, my dream job!
Most magical moment of summer? Any time i could put my toes in the sand and enjoy life. It is too short to not drink it all in.
my magic moment this summer was going to Pawley’s Island with my family! It was seriously the best vacation ever! great times, great weather, and extra great food:)
My magic moment this summer is happening right this second. My 5yr old starts kindergarten in the morning and I am excited and anxious for her at the same time. Fortunately, she is filled with pure excitement for this new adventure. Just a few minutes ago I tucked her in and started to read her a bedtime story. After reading a few pages I looked over and no longer saw my baby who wanted me to hold her hand while she went to sleep. Instead there was this beautiful, funny, bright girl laying next to me ready to start her school career. She looked at me and said “Mom, I have to go to sleep right now. The faster I do that, the faster I will be a kindergartener. Would you mind if we finished this tomorrow?”. I kissed her goodnight, knowing she will dream of her new chapter starting tomorrow.
I also pre-ordered your book the SECOND you announced and I am dying to read it! Unfortunately, I will be on vacation in Maine eating ALL of the lobster when it comes, so I’ll have to wait even longer!! AHHHH!
My magic moment was when my son learned how to swim.
My magic moment this summer was finding out my husband and I are expecting our first baby!
oh and I pre-ordered your book about a month ago! can’t wait! I have zero things included in the giveaway and have wanted most of them badly at one time or another but something else always took priority! so winning would be amazing! either way so looking forward to your book!
This is quite dorky, but I am older and learned how to swim! Been a goal for years and finally stepped up and did it!
My magical moment this summer was going to the beach for the first time with my 6 month old baby girl – so exciting seeing the world through her eyes. She loved the ocean!
My magic moment this summer was getting to complete my last quarter of college before student teaching with all A’s. Take that online education classes!!
My magic moment was deciding with my husband to start trying for our first baby!
So excited about your new book!! I love love love your blog! My faborite has to be Tuesday things <3 seriously, you are quite a funny lady!
As for my magic moment, it has to be when we took my twin girls to the Florida coast. They had such a magical time running and splashing around the beach. I've always loved the beach but seeing it through 5yr old eyes was beyond beautiful!
What an amazing giveaway!! My magical moment(s) of this summer were honeymoonin’ in Anguilla with my incredible husband!
The most magical part of my summer so far has been getting to finally get to know myself, after being married and divorced before 26!
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!
Seeing our whole house once we finished restaining it! Hard work and worth every minute.