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]”
Moving half way across the country with my boyfriend and starting our own life together :)
My magical summer moment was getting to go back to Minnesota and hang out with my two nieces and getting the low down on what it’s like to be 6 and 12 again (I envy the 6 year old life so much!). Thanks so much Jessica!
Oh I haven’t pre-ordered because I’m coming to your book signing in San Francisco to get my copy! :) Can’t wait to meet you!!!
My favorite moment… being able to cook a lot more than usual. I’m a teacher, so I live in the kitchen during my time off. ^.^
My summer has been pretty bland but we did finally get the new car we’d been dreaming about. We’ve really just been focusing on planning our mini vacation coming up in October
I love your blog and love this giveaway :) thank YOU! Can’t wait for your book.
My magical moment from this summer is meeting my boyfriend (yeah sorry had to be cheesy but it’s true!)
All summer has been magical here in the NW with the weather being gorgeous, sunny and warm.
my magic moment of the summer= letting my city baby enjoy crawling in fresh, green grass in the country for the first time. she was like a little cow trying to munch the fresh green blades!
My magic summer moment – eating an Oreo while out on a trail run in Mt. Rainier National Park. Gorgeous and tasty! (Not unlike your food, actually). :-)
My magic moment of the summer came after my first year teaching in the Texas border, when my students cried and hugged me goodbye; I felt like my stress and money and time devoted to my job was all worth it.
My magic moment this summer? My neurotic cat willingly sat in my boyfriend’s lap. I know. I’m a freak. It was the cutest thing ever!!
You. Are. Amazing.
And my fave summer moment had to be sitting on the beach sipping coffee under the pouring rain, while watching the crazy stormy waves crash.
My magic moment was the 4th of July.The weather was perfect for Phoenix and I spent the day outside enjoying the it.
I have ordered your book and can hardly wait for it to come out!
My magic moment was returning from college to home where I could finally cook with my mom again and enjoy family time! it makes going back to school bittersweet!
My magic moment this summer was getting invited to take a private plane to DC just to have a work lunch! Probably the most luxurious and amazing thing I’ll ever get to do, it was pure joy plus led to a break-through at work.
PS THANK YOU for being so awesome and generous!
Magical moment of the summer- taking my baby to the ocean for the first time! He was too little to know what was going on, but I loved sharing one of my favorite things with him!
My magic moment this summer was when i got my new bike. I have been wanting a new bike for a while now and finally i had the money to go and get one. I have ridden it a couple times but its quite hot in the desert, so I’m waiting a little bit for the weather to cool down. :)
My magic moment from this summer was actually from this weekend! My husband and I stayed with some friends at their beach house and we got to play in the waves all day, eat and drink. A pretty fantastic combo! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
My magic moment from this summer…is when we adopted a dog! She is amazing and has already brought so much joy to our lives. We rescued her through an organization and seems to just want to give us kisses and hugs (yes! she gives hugs!).
My magic moment was sitting on the balcony at the beach watching a thunderstorm rolling in over the water
My husband and I got married over a year ago but couldn’t get away for a honeymoon until this summer because of his schedule with the military. And now I’m happy it worked out that way– we had an amazing vacation and such a fun time pretending like we were (brand)newlyweds!
Hanging out with my 21 year old nephew on leave from the Navy.
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my magic moment was on the 4th of july….went to visit family in ohio, where it was nice & cool on the fourth. Out where they live, apparently everyone does fireworks in a big way. After everyone else had eaten their s’more by the backyard bonfire, i just stood outside in the cool night, watching the last of hte fireworks around the area. all alone, but in a good way. Looking at stars & fireworks. That was a cool moment!
Gazing at the super moon over the Atlantic in the Outer Banks!
Thanks!
My magic moment was when i moved to cut my 75 mile commute down to 35 miles!!
My magic moment this summer was travelling to see my mother-in-law and realizing she is going to be just fine and is recovering after her recent stroke!
Magic moment was getting to go to Cancun!! Loved it!
I preordered the cookbook can not wait to get it in the mail!!
Watching my daughter learn to water ski and wakeboard, so fun to see and share in the excitement!
My magic moment this summer has been savoring moments with our families!
How exciting!
My magic moment of this Summer actually just happened this weekend. One of my bestest friends got married, and I had the fortune to be part of her bridal party. After we’d all gotten ready and stepped out into the back yard, we had to hide the bride while the groom came out to get positioned for their first look photos. The bride hid around the side of the house with her MOH while another friend and I watched him walk by. I turned to peek at her, and the look on her face was SO AMAZING. Just the most sincere, real, scared, loving and excited expression you’ve ever seen. I told her later how lucky I felt to be there in that moment.
My magic moment this summer was having my son!! Born 7-7-14
My magic moment was just savoring time with my friends and family. Best way to spend a summer after college graduation before jumping into the real world.
My magic moment(s) were those spent out by the grill with my beloved husband and good friends…
my magic moment was finally getting to quit a truly horrible job that I hated more than words can say
My magic moment was participating in my adopted hometown’s 4th of July parade. It gave me goosebumps to see all the people watching the parade, supporting the parade, and showing pride in their town.
I’m not always a giveaway enterer, but this is just TOO GOOD. you are too good to us. Anyway, my summer magic moment was when my husband (who just retired from the Navy), got a NEW JOB. woot!
Oh, and yes I’ve pre-ordered your book and cannot wait!
My magic moment was the look of thankfulness in my wife’s (Simone) eye when she asked me to post about my magic moment to increase her chance of winning and I willingly accepted. She is smiling at me as I type; though she can’t read this over my shoulder.
Knibb High Foitball Rules!
P.s. My favorite DJ is Donna-Jo Tanner.
Magic summer moment was when I spotted the International Space Station for the first time. (I’m just a nerd like that.)
aaaand I’ve ordered your book and CAN’T wait for it! Reading your blog makes my day every day.
My magic moment this summer came from an outdoor concert surrounded by friends, wine, and wonderful food!
My magical summer moment was enjoying the sun, food and good company.
Congrats – Love the blog :)
Taking my sister to Disneyland for one last hurrah before she gets married in September. We had the best time!
I found out I was pregnant this summer. Super magical and completely life altering. I know you can relate :)
My summer magic moment was getting to vacation in the beautiful state of Michigan for 2.5 weeks. We saw so many amazing places!!!
Surprising my Dad on his 60th birthday with a visit!
My magic moment for the summer was on June 14th when I married my best friend!
I pre-ordered your book and cannot wait for it to arrive! I’ve been super jealous reading some of my other blogger favorites who have been able to get their copies already!