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]”
I’ve had several magical moments this summer all of which are hopefully leading up to one of the most magical moments of my life. I have enjoyed the moments of each step in the process of owning my bakery cafe, Life Is Sweet. From the installation of the floors, to the delivery of our awesome commercial oven and the hanging of our sign, each moment has been more magical than the last. Hopefully in the new few weeks all of our hard work will culminate in the next magical moment!
My magic moment this summer was when all of my family from all around the country was able to gather for a baby shower to welcome my soon to arrive first niece to the world! My heart was so happy!
My magic moment was getting my first big girl job, and relocating across the country! Love your blog, I’ve blown many away by using your recipes, Can’t wait to get your book! Congratulations on your magic moment(s)!
Magic moment was lighting off paper lanterns at our wedding reception! !
My magic moment was becoming a wife and mother!
My magic moment this summer was watching my daughter transform from a pink haired Emo kid to a peppy Freshman JV cheerleader. It seems like just yesterday that she was a baby and even a toddler. Now she has grown into this amazing young woman who is volunteering and stepping out of her comfort zone. One of my finest moments as a mom yet!
My amazing summer moments took place on the beautiful Albemarle Sound in North Carolina. The weather is warm and it was always sunny. The people were friendly and welcoming. Can’t wait to go back.
Love your site and your recipes! you are so generous for doing this giveaway :)
My magic moment from the summer was finding out that i got into the MBA program I applied for
My magical moment is having two kids who are growing up before my eyes. My 7 year old holds doors open for people and my 3 year old no longer needs diapers or pull-ups. Time flies by but these two make it all magical!
Camping with my kids and cabin trips up north. My baby starts kindergarten tomorrow so that may take first place. Oh and I preordered your cookbook and can’t wait for that to get here!!!!
I left my sister in the redwoods so she would go to Senegal for 8 months. That was the end of when she was gonna always be around and it seemed pretty magical.
This giveaway is amazeballs!!! So excited for your cookbook! My magic moment this summer was taking our first family vacation as a family of 3 and seeing my little boy at the beach! Seeing the ocean and sand through the eyes of a little one is just awesome!
My magic moment was taking all four of my kiddos ages 1 month -8 years to the zoo by myself. I felt like a super hero.
My magical moment this summer was celebrating my fifth anniversary with my wonderful husband :). Thank you for doing this great giveaway!!
Hard to pick just one, but having a peanut butter turtle sundae on the halfway point of a long bike ride is one. Snorkeling and ATVing for the first time are two others, but my favorite is one that repeats often during the summer. Having a glass of wine and a long conversation with my husband on our back patio as the sun starts to set is my favorite summer memory. Always.
Going to the World Cup in Brazil
My magic moment was getting to road trip the Pacific Coast Highway with my husband. Every view was breathtaking, and the company was unbeatable.
Hey Jessica, this opprotunity is awesome and I love your list of favorite things. This summer, my most magical moment was spending an entire summer with my family. I haven’t had a good chance to since I’ve been away from school. My sister got married and she was the first one! We also took a family trip to Tahoe and went zip lining, which was absolutely amazing. I also just recently went to the John Legend concert, and he is one of the most talented singers ever! This was by far the most magical summer I have had in a long time.
Sitting outside as the sun sets, drinking cocktails and chatting with friends!
My magic moment was simple: sitting on my uncle’s dock in the ocean breeze, just watching the waves and birds.
Teaching a cooking retreat on the beach in San Diego was pretty magical!
Hey Jessica, this opportunity is awesome and I love your list of favorite things. This summer, my most magical moment was spending an entire summer with my family. I haven’t had a good chance to since I’ve been away from school. My sister got married and she was the first one! We also took a family trip to Tahoe and went zip lining, which was absolutely amazing. I also just recently went to the John Legend concert, and he is one of the most talented singers ever! This was by far the most magical summer I have had in a long time.
Expecting to take care of a young patient with Duchenne’s muscular dystrophy, and being surprised to learn of bravery and joy in the simple things in life from him instead :)
My magic moment this summer was taking my three-year-old niece for her first ice cream at the beach. She picked strawberry ice cream and there were sprinkles (obviously). All felt right with the world.
My magical moment this summer was watching (and enjoying) Stephanie Izard prepare and cook a wide assortment of food for a small group of people. Truly a foodie’s dream come true. Your blog is my favorite and I check it every day!
My magic moment this summer was riding bikes each morning with my hubby of 28 years while we were on vacation on Hilton Head Island. It was just the two of us every morning for a week….it was like we were teenagers again :)
By far the winning magic moment is this summer was the birth of my daughter. Not as much time to cook, but totally worth it!
I preordered your cookbook!
My magical moment this summer was seeing Jason Aldean and Florida Georgia Line with my girlfriends.
The magic moment of this summer was hearing my son give his first really belly laugh! He had giggled and coo’d before, but now he laughs with such joy! Best sound in the world and best part of being a patent!
Oh! I forgot to mention I purchased a copy of your book in June :) so excited to see it in person!!
My magical moment was wandering around the canals in Amsterdam and just taking in the city by myself.
Magic moment was visiting Sydney, Australia! Had been a bucket list item and got the opportunity to visit when my boyfriend was placed there for a work rotation. Beautiful (and delicious!) place.
Being proposed to in the mountains of Colorado!
My magic moment was watching my toddler finally learn to ride her bike!!
Preordered my copy last month and ordered another for my sister’s birthday earlier today! We’re a family of fans :)
My amazing summer moment was strolling around my city one evening and stumbling upon a free outdoor screening of Sister Act in a beautiful courtyard! We enjoyed the lovely summer evening, the gorgeous scenery, and, um, hello- who DOESN’T love Sister Act????
My magical moment this summer was having my heart stolen by a Yorkie puppy I now call mine!
Breakfast dates with the fiancé! He’s in med school so we have to find time to be together when we can and I love a slow morning where we can enjoy each other’s company :)
Not really sure I have a magical moment but we decided to move and sell our house. Thankfully it sold in under two weeks
Jessica, your blog is incredible and I’ll definitely be pre-ordering your cookbook! My magical moment from this summer was getting a chance to work with my dad every day for my summer job…it may sound simple but we’ve bonded so much over the past four months and I’ve learned so much from him!
SHUT UP. This is ridiculously amazing! Thank you!! My magic moment happened in the form of an anniversary celebration with my sweet, sweet husband!
My magic moment for this summer was going to New York for the first time with my boyfriend. It was amazing!
the feeling finishing my first challenging year of med school was magical! 3 more years to go :) i am soooo excited about your cookbook! such a fan for yearsss
Stand up paddle boarding in half moon bay!!
My magic moment was a plain old summer day where we busted out the grill and made the best dang grilled veggie quesadillas ever! Also, it was so nice we could eat outside and enjoy some great craft beer.
The first time I ran through the sprinklers with my daughter. Such a simple thing, but oh what fun we had!
I am so glad I stumbled upon this site because it is amazing!
My magical moment this summer was being able to spend a week on a cruise with my boyfriend. We got to snorkel with the fish, ride underwater scooters, zip line, and go out on segways and see some amazing sites in the Caribbean. It was such an amazing and magical trip and wish I could do it again!
My magic moment this summer was having rain everyday for weeks and then when my brother and sister in law came to visit the sky cleared and we had hot sunny water all weekend. Perfect for boating and swimming and hiking!
Congrats on the cookbook! Can’t wait to try some new recipes.
My magic moment from the summer was our week long road trip up the Pacific Northwest. We started in San Francisco and ended in Vancouver. The food we ate, the sites we saw and the people I was with made me realize I’ve never felt more blessed!