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]”
Magic moment number one was watching my daughter start walking!! Seriously so fun! And magic moment number two was paying off my student loans! HALLEULJAH!
This is such an amazing giveaway. My magical moment was getting our new puppy!
My magic moment was completing my to do list. It’s been hanging around for TWO years. TA DA!
My magic moment this summer was purchasing my first car! :)
My magic moment was drinking pints in the pubs all over Ireland with my entire family. It was magical to see the look on my mom’s face to have her whole family together on this long awaited holiday. It doesn’t get much better than being surrounded by family
The most magical moment from this summer (so far!) was getting to celebrate my mom’s 50th birthday in mexico with the whole family—definitely a vacation I’ll never forget!
Yea!! I ordered your book, my summer has been super so far, a new baby granddaughter to help celebrate all that God provided for us. I can’t wait to get your book in the mail. I hope I get to see you in sf on the 9th of October in sf at the ferry building.
My magic moment this summer was spending 2 weeks on the lake in Northern Wisconsin with my family, water skiing, cocktail cruising, grilling, and all that good stuff!
My magic moment was when our puppies were born!
My magic moment this summer was waking up to a new bike for my birthday! Even as an adult, it was just as thrilling being surprised by it all put together- shiny and new.
My magic moment this summer was the Jason Aldean/Miranda Lambert concert in Pittsburgh. It poured (thunder & lightning – the whole thing), but they kept on playing!
I pre-ordered! xoxo
Finally deciding to put our house on the market and make the big move! Now we just need a buyer. Thanks for such a great giveaway!
magical summer moment…getting to see my bestie marry the man of her dreams. i <3 love.
My most magical moment this summer is my wedding!!
My magic moment this summer was a weekend celebrating my first anniversary with the love of my life :)
My magic moment was when my constant day job vs. passion job fight crystallized in this one, clear thought – the passion job is the way to go. I have to work ten times harder and sacrifice other things because I am forced to do it in my “spare” time (what is this “spare” time people speak of?), but it makes me happier and more fulfilled than anything else i do. So even though it’s hard now, it’s well worth the effort since I am paid over and over in non-monetary fulfillment.
Magic Moment-Turning 46 and realizing that meant I was just that much closer to retiring, and being able to do what I want every day, instead of just weekends! Yeah!!
My summer magic moment this summer have been the multiple float trips, the family grill outs and the copious amounts of homemade ice creams!! (dulce de leche whiskey!??!! yum)
My magic moment for this summer was sitting out on my patio sipping wine with my husband and some of the best friends a person could ask for.
Magical summer moment- hearing the doctor tell me I am cancer free!
My magic moment this summer was trying on my wedding dress for the first time!
I’ve had wayyy too many magic moments this summer!! From being my bestie’s maid of honor to all kinds of live music to just soaking up the sunshine outside. This summer has been my best yet!
My magic moments this summer have been bike riding during sundown with my Jude on the back of the bike. He’s two and I love the way he looks in that golden light and I love to hear his little voice narrating all of his observations as we glide through the streets. It’s the best.
My magic summer moment was when my intramural softball team won the championships! It was a gorgeous day in Central Park and I was just so happy to be dirty, sweaty and surrounded by friends. Love your blog- what a great giveaway!
We celebrated my mom’s life in July. I was in awe of all of the love and support and reconnected with some phenomenal people from my childhood who are now coming to my January wedding.
My most magical moment this summer was hiking through a prickly, abandoned park in Athens, Greece this summer on a super hot day. When I reached my peak of crankiness, we walked over the summit of a hill to see the entire Acropolis laid out in front of us against the skyline. Incredible!!
Best moment of the summer, was when our whole family sat down for dinner at my daughters house in Portland—not an easy feat, my husband and I live in Montana, one son is in California and the other son is in North Dakota.
My magic moment this summer was visiting my boyfriend and family for TWO WEEKS. Crying and hugging him after five months of not seeing each other… oh yeah and deciding I’m definitely moving home. That was such a relief & I felt the burden lifted off my shoulders!
I remember floating on a raft this summer, half of my body immersed in the cool water and half in the beating sun, watching the bright white clouds fly by on the brilliant blue sky thinking “This is the PERFECT summer moment.”
PS- Please bring your book tour to Nashville- a big foodie city ya know.
My magic moment was finding a new chicken recipe that my family LOVES. made it for the 2nd time last night and the kids were thanking me for hours :)
Magical moment this summer was a trip to Hawaii then finding out I’m pregnant!!!
I ran a 4.3 mile charity run for Pat Tillman and when i came home my husband took me to out for breakfast to get the greasiest egg, cheese and sausage sandwich. After my run it tasted like heaven! We came home and binged watch True Detective. No cooking, no chores, no grocery shopping. Just a simple relaxing day being lazy on the couch with my husband :)
My magical summer moment was spending time with my family at the lake!
Hi Jessica! My magical moment from this summer was when my BFF Morgan came to visit me for 4th of July and we drank and cooked and baked so many delicious things!
Annnddd I preordered Delish months ago :) and contacted you for a book plate! Which I’m SUPER excited for by the way <3 love love love you
I preordered two copies of Seriously Delish from Amazon the first day it was made available!! I can’t wait!
My magic moment this summer was playing with my kids on the beaches in Maui. Just watching them run in the sand and water just made me so happy.
My Magic Moment of Summer 2014: Staycation with out of town family coming to visit.
My magic moment from summer was taking my 1 year old grandson swimming at the lake this summer for the first time.
The 100% fake fight (complete with yelling and throwing of a small tupperware) over the best combination of pizza toppings with the boyfriend. I think we’re in love.
And yes, we ended up with all the toppings available in the fridge.
i just ordered your book from Barnes and Noble. My daughter and i just love your personality and yummy recipes. i can not wait to see the book !
My magic moment from this summer was finding out I am expecting my first baby in February, and then finding out you are also expecting a baby! Baby fever over here!
My magic moment hasn’t happened yet, but it will on Sunday, August 31. I will run my first half marathon. I can not wait! It’s at Disneyland so it will def be magical!
My magic moment of the summer: any opportunity to relax in the backyard with a cold drink, the hubby, our pup, and some delicious food!
My “magic” moment this summer was when my now-fiance proposed. It was so special and we had the BEST weekend I’ve ever had just celebrating our love. It was filled with all my favorite things like mimosas, ice cream, JERSEY BOYS and a massage. He did a fabulous job. <3
In 2013 I was part of a downsizing. ..the next 7 months were brutal…looking for a job, providing hospice care for my dying father-in-law with an extremely ungrateful step-mother-in-law, my daughter-in – law’s two miscarriages…..Well things started to look up and I found a great job, cut ties with the crazy step-mother-in-law….and best of all….my daughter-in-law is happily and healthfully pregnant. …so grateful for the blessings in front of me
My magic moment was watching my daughter learn to walk.
I pre-ordered!
spending everyday at the beach with great company!