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]”
My magic moment was a camping getaway to Acadia with my husband-such a nice break from both being graduate students. Being from the deep south and loving living in New England in summer :) Congratulations on your booK! Can’t wait to come meet you when you’re in BostoN! I have followed your blog for so long and its amazing to see how you have grown and succeeded ! I love making all your creative desserts and delicious meals.
What a great giveaway!
My magical moment came when my son moved back to Vancouver from Toronto, also when my daughter came for holidays from Ottawa..
I’m pretty sure my magic moment will be Wednesday when I get married, eeeeeeek so soon!
Magical Moment: a few days spent in Sonoma with my best friends. Working in the crazy fast pace biotech world in Mass, this was the first time in a while that I allowed myself to be laid back and enjoy every moment of what Sonoma had to offer and cherished the time spent with friends. I now constantly crave the picnic lunches we enjoyed in the park consisting of cured meats, cheeses, spreads, fresh fruit and of course wines that were purchased from the wineries.
I also pre-ordered your book. I am SO excited that it’s coming soon :)
My magical moment of the summer was an awesome thunder/lightning/rainstorm we had just this past Friday. My favorite weather and it was so beautiful!
Whoops! Forgot to say my magic summer moment was visiting Paris with my husband!
My magic moment(s) would be the week I spent in Mt. Rainier national park, the amazing hikes with breathtaking views and drinking coffee while watching deer walk around the yard of our cabin in the morning.
My magical moment this summer was when my husband and I vacationed alone (with the exception of the bundle of joy in utero), and the first time we have ever left our kids. I missed them like heck, but I survived and I didn’t think I would make it out of the house let alone 4 days! It was pure magic!
My magical moment was when our trivia team traveled to upstate New York to celebrate a teammate’s wedding. Between the food, open bar, and dancing, we all had the best time.
Thank YOU for such sn awesome giveaway! So exciting. Ok my magic moment this summer was going up north with my boyfriends family. It was our kick-off to summer and we had a blast.
One of my favorite times this summer was when my boyfriend visited from Mexico for three and half weeks. It made me miss him even more after he left but we had some great moments together.
So proud of you and the foodie journey that you have taken all of us on. I hope this will be one of your best years ever with the book and the baby =). Glad we can share in your journey.
The best part of my summer I would have to say has been quitting my full time job to pursue something that i LOVE. I left the comfort of a nice paycheck, healthcare and managing a department to humbling myself and working at Bed and Breakfast. I was a rough start due to the seemingly obvious change in my paycheck and just in general.. but I AM IN LOVE. I am looking to get as much experience as i possibly can so that I can open up my own BnB one day and serve come Seriously Delish stuff.
Cheers
well first off I have to say I love your blog and love following you on Insta! this giveaway is amazing and I would love to win! I’ve literally been thinking about buying a vita mix all summer but that whole poor college student is making it hard to take the plunge!
my magic moment this summer was taking the plunge into actually caring about my diet and trying gluten free. not because of allergies but research and all that and finding out that not only is it really working for me but is really helping me on my path to becoming healthier and more active! so far so good and can’t wait to see what the future holds!
xoxo
My magical moment was finding out we will be having another boy this year! I can’t wait to see him. Thanks for the giveaway!
my magic moment this summer wasn’t one, but a series of moments. i’ve been battling depression for a long time and finally got the help I needed this summer. This whole summer has been a magical process of finding myself and beginning to enjoy my life again! Sounds cheesy but it’s true! xo
also preordered your cook book as soon as the preorder was available! can’t wait for it to get here! xoxo
My magical moment(s) was last week, when I played tourist in my beautiful city of Seattle with my best friend who flew all the way from Philadelphia to visit me. :)
My magic summer moment was when my dad and I went to a phillies game together. It was so great spending time, just the two of us doesn’t happen often enough. What a generous giveaway, you have awesome taste. Love your blog, so inspirational! Just moved away from Pittsburgh, love that city! Happy Summer!
I don’t have one specific magic moment, but had rather enjoyed the little things: outdoor yoga sessions, farmer’s market and all the camping and hiking I did with my boyfriend! Thanks for this giveaway and I just love your blog!!
My amazing summer moment would have to be all the fun, chaotic, exciting times spent with my beautiful twin sister getting ready for her first baby! Yay! :)
It would obviously have to be my daughter being born <3
my magic moment this summer was when we brought home our new puppy for the first time!!
My magic moments from this summer would be from my time spent in a graduate class called the Writing Project. Educators from all over western Pa gathers at Pitt for a month to practice different writing techniques and become lovers do writing so we may teach our students to love writing. I learned so much!
Thank you for your blog and this opportunity!
…*gathered at the University of Pittsburgh. I’m an educated teacher, I swear!
I preordered your book because I lurve you and your recipes!
Spending a whole week with my husband, parents and brother. It was perfect!
My magical moment of the summer was finding out we are pregnant with our third child after 5 years of infertility!
Wow – I was shocked to see a giveaway on your instagram, but I am thrilled to bits to be entering. Honestly I’d be happy just to catchup and have lunch with you…but I’ll take all these as a second if I win :)
My magical summer moment hands down is moving into a gorgeous home with my boyfriend. We couldn’t have designed it better ourselves and I am in walking distance of no less than five coffee shops. Heaven!
Can’t wait for the book! xoxo
My magical summer moment was watching my son go from crawling to walking to running all over the place. The best summer if my life so far!
Celebrating one year of marriage with my sweet husband then getting to go home to visit family! It’s been a great summer :)
My magical moment was taking my 8 year old triplet boys on dollar coasters at a local amusement park. Hearing them so excited and talking about how “awesome” a ride was made me act like a little kid too!
This summer has been full of excitement while preparing for our first baby, but my favorite summer moment was enjoying a quiet dinner with my husband followed by attending the Emily King concert. Fun night!
Congrats once again on everything, Jess! I have loved visiting your blog and making your recipes and sharing in your quirky, delightful sense of humor for years now. I’m so thrilled at where this has taken you — and that you have remained humble and down-to-earth through it all.
OK! My magic moment of the summer was celebrating my twin daughters’ first birthday. They are the lights and loves of my life and I just cannot even believe they are 1 year old — and that my husband and I have survived one year of parenting twin girls. We celebrated with a hot dog bar, cupcakes and friends and family. It was perfect.
My magical moment this summer I think was the fact that I was able to let go and enjoy it. I am a kindergarten teacher so am lucky enough to get my summers off, but usually spend them working a second job and doing planning work for the next school year. This summer I was finally able to unwind and find joy in the simple pleasures of the season….walking around the farmer’s market, strolling along Lake Michigan, baking a pie, or taking my dog to the park. I am grateful for every minute.
I preordered your book last month and am anxiously awaiting its arrival :)
My magical moment from this summer (even though it’s not over yet!) is that my fiancé and I found (and booked!) a venue for our wedding! Summer 2016, here we come!
So happy for you, Jess! Thanks for all you do! :)
My Magical moment this summer has to be all of the summer :))! My son is starting school in September (1 week) so we’ve spent the summer creating the best memories going to castles, caves, woods, parks, play areas, beaches, lots of cooking together and of course eating hehe…pretty much everything! My boy is my world and as hard as it is to see him head off to school, I’m mighty proud of the perfect young man he’s turning into :))
My magic moment this summer, was taking the first step in changing careers. I have had the same job for over 15 years and recently they’re is no longer any enjoyment in going to work. With the help of my brother i have begun taking courses in proofreading and copyediting. It has always been a dream to work in the book publishing industry. Just from my brother’s help i feel like the world is mine to take.
My magic moment was when I hit 7 miles in my 1/2 marathon training. Before training, I hadn’t run more than 5mi. 7mi finally felt like a “long” run, and made me feel like I’m going to be able to do this thing!
Most magical moment was telling my two sons that a third one one is on the way (I think we are due around the same time, early- to mid- December!).
Spending every moment possible with my parents and three younger brothers. They are my favorite people in the whole world, and watching fireworks, eating (homemade!) ice cream, laughing, traveling, and making memories with them… That’s what made this summer magical for me.
My magic moment this summer was visiting Banff, AB during our road trip where my fiancée proposed! I was so surprised, the who trip felt like an absolute dream :)
My magic moment was a fun and relaxing day at a lake with family and close friends.
My magical moment this summer was our honeymoon. We got married in October ands saved up for a road trip to the Carolina’s and it was fantastic!
Our magic summer moment came when we took the kids to the drive in for the first time. We have recently moved back home to west Texas and the feeling of being able to raise our kids in a wholesome environment and give them so many different experiences is absolutely priceless.
My magical moment was spending time up in the u.p. love it’s up there!
My magic moment was perfecting my recipe for EPIC BROWNIES!
My magical moment(s) was spending time as a family before we took 2 boys to separate colleges. Feeling sentimental because We have 1 more son at home and I think about all of them as my sweet babies.
My magic moment was hearing my 4-month-old son laugh for the first time…music to my ears and it’ll never get old!
My magical moment was in Glacier National Park in Montanta a few weeks ago. We were driving down a dirt road at sunrise and a black bear ran across the road in front of us. It was a moment to remember!