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]”
And I already pre-ordered your book. Can’t wait for it to arrive!
My magic moment this summer was my first backpacking trip around north manitou island in Lake Michigan with my husband. It was gorgeous out there! So peaceful! We spent 3 amazing nights out there. It felt like we were on a deserted island and it was awesome!
One of my best friends from high school is getting married in two weeks, and for her bachelorette party in June we celebrated with a long weekend in Florida with our other two best friends. We’re two years out of college now, and it was the longest the four of us had spent together since the summer we left home — we’re closer than ever, and it was magical in every way.
My absolute favorite moment this summer was discovering a tiny little Italian cafe my first time in Paris & eating the most delicious, buttery, melt-in-my-mouth gnocchi with creamy pesto & a fresh margarita pizza, followed by a street crepe! Ok, now I must go make myself pasta!
This has been the BEST summer! So many favorites – I’ll pick watching my little girl enjoy her daddy’s favorite place for the first time – his family’s river house…such sweet memories. Jessica you are going to love being a mama! Can’t wait to meet you in Richmond!!!
My favourite moment of the summer…spending time with my 3 boys in our neighbours pool for the small fee of baked goods like brownies! LOVE IT!
My magic moment was our first family camping trip
What an awesome giveaway! I love your blog – you are so much fun to read.
My magic moment was spending time in Kauai with my husband and good friends celebrating turning the big 3-0!
I pre-ordered a copy of your book – I’ll be picking it up in Tampa when you’re here for your book tour! Can’t wait!!!
My magic moment was being asked to give the speech at one of my oldest friend’s wedding reception this Fall!
My magic moment of the summer has been spending time with my parents and brother – living in the same house for a few months has been an adventure!
My magical moment was coming back to my home state after two years and driving my favorite scenic road. There’s no place like home!
I ordered your book on Amazon and can’t wait for it to arrive!!!
I’m not sure if my comment got submitted the first time!
My magical moment this summer was when I realized that my diagnosis of Celiac Disease was a hidden blessing. Having only been gluten free for about 3 months now, I have learned that I am blessed because I have been given a reason to view food differently. I pay attention to what is in food, how it is made, and the nutritional value. I am able to be a healthier person and help others that have celiac disease. As horrible as not having gluten sounded when they told me just a few months ago, I now believe it was a blessing.
I also pre-ordered your book from Amazon last month! Can’t wait to get it! :)
My magic moment was seeing my husband for the first time on our wedding day this summer. We lucked out with beautiful weather with all of our family and friends, and getting a quiet moment to see him before getting married was the perfect way to start an amazing day.
My magical moment was moving into my dorms at college! email: thomas.megan96@yahoo.com
My magical moment this summer was simply being here to enjoy it all.
Seeing how much my little guy loved the beach. He was born this February and he loves listening to ocean and watching the waves crash.
Book purchased! &&& um I’m drooling thinking of making all of your recipes, you are a true inspiration.
I ordered your book on Amazon last month and I am so excited to get it in the mail soon! Just the cover was enough to make me go head over heels for it, so I’m sure that the inside of the book will be above and beyond!
My vacation this summer was fabulous. My husband , daughter, and I went to Cape Cod and to Nova Scotia in a two week whirlwind of a getaway. :) it was nice to get out of the blazing heat of Florida and into the cool breezes of maritime weather.
My magic moment was seeing my 4 year old granddaughters face for the first time in over 6 months. My whole year was made in that one moment.
Spending time with my 20 month old son, he is such a good little boy and makes me grateful everyday for my beautiful family.
My magic moment of the summer was watching the smile on my daughters face when she was riding the rides at Idlewild!
My magic moment? Starting a couch to 5k program and realizing that I LOVE running! I’m running in my first 5k in September, and I’m really looking forward to crossing that finish line.
My magic moment was actually witnessing someone else’s. I got to see my mom get ordained this summer after a decade of hard work. It was awesome.
Just pre-ordered!! Can’t wait.
My magic moment this summer was getting married on my favorite beach followed up by a 2 week honeymoon in Mallorca. Best summer ever!
My magical summer moment was successfully making my mom’s pie crust. Still not as good as hers, but still pretty tasty.
My magical moment was when my fiance proposed to me after taking the initiative to go speak with my parents first :)
My magical moment would have to be buying my first car all on my own. Not a big feat for most but realizing how far I’ve come in a year is the best feeling in the world.
Oh, and I definitely pre-ordered your book the second it was available for pre-order. I am so bummed you won’t be in Chicago for your book tour. Keeping my fingers crossed that you’ll do a second tour after baby, and I’ll get to meet you and see pics of the little babe. ;o)
Have to say that I feel very fortunate that the summer was filled with many magic moments, especially with my family. One highlight definitely was a bike trip to Croatia.
My magic moment was having my husband pass his final CPA exam. We can finally have a life again!
My magic moment was making ribs for the first time for family and friends… So good! I was the queen of the BBQ!
My magic moment this summer was playing on the beach in Gulf Shores with my 2 year old and 4 year old- so much fun!
Moving to a new house and sitting on the patio enjoying a cold beer! Felt like it was never going to happen, but it did.
Best moment of the summer was cooking and enjoying a wonderful meal with a group of friends after a long sunny day on the lake!
My magic moment this summer was hanging out on the beach of Lake Michigan in Northwest indiana waiting for the fireworks to start with my boyfriend. You could see the Chicago skyline across the lake as the sun was setting. It looked like something from a postcard!
Seeing my baby take her first steps!
~ watching my son learn to ride his bike! priceless!
Awesome giveaway!we have alot of favs in common! My magic moment was seeing my daughter’s beaming face as she discovered her passions this summer – helping others and musical theatre.
I preodered a copy of your book! It was a birthday gift from my dad :) it’s been almost 3 months…can’t wait for the book!!
My magic moment was getting married! best. day. ever.
I loved watching my kids play with their cousins on vacation last week, the first time they’d all been together in almost two years!
Just pre-ordered the book! Can’t wait!
Picking wild blackberries in the NC mountains and turning them into cobbler. Then gobbling it up with my husband and best friends.
I just pre-ordered on Amazon. Was so excited to see it in a Kindle version! Can’t wait!
2 teenage boys + 1 dad + 1 mom = dinner all together, laughing so hard that iced tea came out of my nose. Dignified, not. Magic yes. Wish I could remember the joke.