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 of the summer was helping my little sister’s fiance propose and having a beautiful family celebration afterwards. P.S. I wish you were coming to Denver!
My magic summer moment is a moment I wait for all year – drinking coffee on our porch in northern Michigan in my robe watching the sun sparkle on the water. My favorite place on earth!
My magic moment – realizing that the giant wedding I was planning wasn’t what i wanted at all and finding out my fiance felt the same way – now we’re planning something that feels so much more “us” and it is such a relief :)
My brother’s wedding!
My magic moment of the summer was when my husband, our dog, and I went on a backpacking trip here in Colorado to both Ice Lake and Island Lake. Seeing those gorgeous, crystal blue waters surrounded by amazing mountains, waterfalls, and just gorgeous creation was breathtaking.
The best moment this summer was waking up and sitting by a babbling brook this past weekend in Colorado. Beautiful!
Driving around a lake in Minnesota with my boyfriend singing loudly with the windows down. Pure bliss
My magic moment this summer was lighting sparklers in the driveway with my daughter and husband on 4th of July. My daughter was absolutely in awe of the sparklers and fireworks and I’ll never forget the happiness all over her face.
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My favorite moment of the summer was growing the very first tomato is my very new husband’s and my first back yard garden. We discovered it after returning from our honeymoon. And then, the great dane ate it off the vine. Whomp. Whomp.
My magical moment this summer was passing my doctoral exams! This means no more coursework and no more 2 hour commute (1 way!) to get to class. Now if this dissertation would just magically write itself…
My magic moment of the summer was swimming in horseshoe bay beach in Bermuda. Just magical. Can’t wait to return!
I preordred through Blue Willow Books for your booking signing! Can’t wait!
My magical moment this summer was watching my youngest daughter graduate from college. We then went on a celebration tour to the Mediterranean . She was able to be home for a few weeks before moving across country to start her career. She sends me pictures of the dinners she cooks for herself after shopping the farmers market!
When my husband and I eloped in Hawaii and then spent 2 weeks traveling the islands on our honeymoon!
My magic moment was finally getting my boyfriend out to California for my favorite vacation ever.
My magic moment was trying the Keystone, CO bike park with my husband. Thanks for the terrific giveaway.
My magic moment for this summer was working at Pine Cove, a Christian camp, in Columbus, TX! Seeing God work in the lives of those kids was incredible and so so much fun.
Hi Jessica! My magic moment of the summer was visiting The Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory in Key West, Florida. It was a spiritual experience! So beautiful I nearly cried. Anyone visiting Key West must absolutely put this on their list of things to do!!!
Cooking dinner with my husband in our new kitchen! It was so great to be in the new house after so many months of house hunting!
My favorite moment this summer was finishing my 2nd half marathon!! I broke my back one year ago and they said that I would never walk again…let alone run!! So glad I had the willpower to not give up…miracles happen!!
It’s the same every summer: the first perfect tomato.
My magical moment this summer was watching my mother zipline on her 70th birthday! inspiration!
My magic moment from this summer was simply having a long overdue heart-to-heart chat with my girlfriends at a BBQ one evening!
My magic moment was watching the sunset after a long day of hiking and then touring wineries!
My magic moment has been this summer as a whole. I a) graduated from college with my Bachelors b) went on a post-grad trip to Disney with a friend from high school and c) started working full-time for a company I love. It’s been pretty awesome :D
My magic moment was on top of my first 14er mountain in Colorado :)
Stand up paddle boarding on a lake, the stillness of the water, the sun, the breeze, the silence… and stopping to take a moment and think how lucky I am to be at that lake with my husband and good friends.
Magic moment this summer for me was getting to go on vacation with my family and hanging out with my little sister.
my favorite summer moment was all our friends and family at our annual BBQ this summer. my husbands best friend and his family even flew in for it. i made so much food :)
I also pre-ordered your cookbook. I can’t wait to make all the delish recipes inside!
My magic moment was actually a lot of little ones. I was able to be home with my kids all summer doing neighborhood movie nights, bbq’s, family trips to the pool and beach, summer camps. Just being together. It was a magical summer!
My magic moment of the summer was having an empty nest for the very first time. More sadness than I imagined, but I kind of like the true “me” time.
My magic moment this summer happened when I got a huge surprise basket of chocolate in the mail! Man I miss that day.
Great giveaway! My magic moment this summer was when my son went on the potty for the first time! Talk about a happy-freakin-dance!
Congrats on your little one by the way. They make you crazy and silly and happy in ways you never imagined.
my magic moment this summer happened while camping on lake huron in northern michigan. it was the first time my boyfriend met the extended family and seriously, what better place to get away.
My magic moment this summer was marrying my wonderful hubby and love of 6 years – the absolute most magical day of my life (to date!) So happy for you and all your success and I can’t wait to get my paws on Seriously Delish!
And just pre-ordered Seriously Delish through Amazon! Cue salivating in 3…2…1…
My magic moment from this summer (sidenote: how is it over already!??!) was being at the beach in Southern CA. It felt so summery and wonderful. I wish I lived closer to a beach so I could go all the time!!!!
My BEST summer memory is when my daughter laughed for the first time!! I swear my heart exploded, mended itself and exploded again!
My magic moment this summer was getting married! So thankful such a wonderful wedding and I lucked out with a pretty awesome husband too :)
This summer my younger sister and I took our first ever road trip together! We went to the mountains which are my FAVE and I felt so happy watching a thunderstorm against such a magical background.
My summer magic moment was on our annual vacation to Anna Maria Island in Florida in July. The small island is the perfect getaway and I enjoyed our lazy days floating in the warm waters, fishing, and bike riding.
I pre-ordered Seriously Delish through Amazon! I cannot wait to receive my copy!!!! EEEEEEEEK!!!!
My magical ‘moment’ was the month of July…I’m a teacher, and for the first year ever I took the summer off and didn’t find another job to help make ends meet. It was completely worth having a little less spending cash.
I pre-ordered my book through amazon months ago! Can not wait to receive it!! YAY! congrats!
My magic moment this summer was taking my lab for her first “real” walk post-surgery and being able to see how strong she had gotten. She had been so gimpy for so long and it took weeks after surgery for her to be cleared for walks, but the joy on her face was worth it when we went past the end of the driveway. Soooo happy.
My magical moment this summer wasn’t extravagant vacations or events but to watch summer through my children’s eyes! Many firsts for my little guy being lead by big sister!!! The excitement of splashing around the pool, eating ice cream and cozy fires in our new fire pit and patio was magical for me!!
My baby brother is getting married this weekend, so I am guessing there will be many favorite moments when all our friends and family are together!
My magical moment of the summer was seeing Sarah McLachlan in concert and having amazing seats.
pre-ordered your book last week, so excited! :D
my magic summer moment happened just this past weekend. half sad, half happy, but anyways. my best friend and her man made the jump to move to another state and pursue new careers! couldn’t be happier for them :) so that was supes sad, but on the other hand, my nephew just started college in my home town (fsu, represent)! happy, happy! thanks for the giveaway…you’re the best :)