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]
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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!Â
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 had my second son this summer. I will never forgot the magic moment of my oldest son (17 months) meeting his little brother for the first time! My life is forever changed.
Such an awesome giveaway! My magic moment of the summer was definitely getting to visit Copenhagen – it was such an amazing city!
Also, I’ve pre-ordered your book and am really excited about it! :D
My most magical summer moment was on a trip to Vernazza, Italy. My husband and I snagged “The Lovers Table” at a gorgeous restaurant built into the cliffside, overlooking the Mediterranean. We had fabulous fresh seafood and house-made pasta. At the end of our dinner, we were serenaded by our sweet waiter as he delivered our dessert (grilled strawberries over gelato-swoon!). I was grinning like an idiot the entire night!
My magic moment was loving in my college roommates new baby son and seeing what an amazing mother she will be
My favorite summer moment was a week with extended family at our favorite Ohio state park. Seriously blessed with such a great family.
I love your blog! And all of your favorites are marvelous! :)
My magic moment this summer was a family trip to the Grand Canyon. Specifically watching the sunset over the canyon and biking the southern rim were incredible. Absolutely breathtaking!! It was the first time any of us had seen the canyon. Definitely exceeded our expectations!
Can’t wait for your book!! :)
Magic moment…there were so many! I’m a teacher and spent all summer playing with my 7 and 9 year old boys, so I would have to say our time at the beach this summer was unforgettable – they are so much fun.
This summer, my most magical moment was on vacation bonding with my boyfriend and his family. We spent nights on the beach and the moonlight on the water was just amazing. Loved that special fun time we had together!
My magic moment was buying my first house! My two year old son still claps and yells hooooome! Every time we pull in the garage :) also my one year old took Five steps this week!
Also, preordered as soon as the news broke that you were FINALLY publishing a cookbook!
My magic moment this summer was surprising my mom for her birthday. I moved to another state last year, and it was going to be a bummer for both of us to not spend the day with her. It was the best feeling ever to see her face when I pulled into her driveway. She had no idea I was going to drive up to see her – with a cake in tow too!
My magic moment was seeing my Dad’s face light up when he felt my baby moving for the first time! A tough man with a gentle heart.
My magic moment from this summer was meeting my boyfriend’s best friend and attending his wedding in Wilmington this June. Awesome giveaway!
My magical moment was flying across the country to attend my 30th HS reunion. So great to see old friends.
Magic moment from this summer – seeing the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland :)
My magic moment was churning the first batch of homemade ice cream: mint chocolate chip!
I’ve already preordered your book and absolutely CANNOT wait for it to come in!!!
Also, I’m hopping over to amazon right now to preorder your book! I just love your site, I have made lots of your recipes. BTW I saw you mentioned in O magazine!! And I’m totally going to use your idea to freeze breakfast burritos for myself for the school year – thanks!
Vacation with the children and grandchildren in Hawaii!
This is one of the most incredible giveaways I’ve ever seen. You’ve outdone yourself!
My favorite (magical) moment of the summer was spending a day at the beach with my family, and watching dolphins swim by unexpectedly! It was incredible.
I was also pregnant this summer, and I made a bucket list of things I wanted to do with our first son before he had to share my attention this October. So many magical moments!! His first trip to Disneyland was probaby at the top of our list.
This is kind of lame, but my magic moment from this summer has been coming back to college and moving into my apartment. I’m so happy and excited.
Gah! What a fab. giveaway!! Being able to spend the summer w/ my two little girls at our Cabin in the Mountains is pretty dang magical! Sad it’s coming to a close but excited for the school year ahead :)
my magical moment from this summer was in my mom’s backyard, floating in the pool, surrounded by friends and family and just free of stress and bustle. a perfect summer moment. can’t wait for your book!!
My magic moment was watching my 11 year old nephew play in the local little league baseball tournament and watching my 4 year old nephew show lead line at the Palomino Youth World Horse show!
I would definitely say that my magical moment was hanging out with my older brother and hiking part of the Appalachian Trail with him. I hadn’t seen him in over a year (hazard of living nowhere near family); it was hands down one of the best weekends ever. p.s. This giveaway is seriously amazing. You rock!
Also, I preordered your book awhile ago AND I CAN’T WAIT FOR IT TO COME OUT!!! :D <3
Mine was probably when my husband and I took a beach vacation for the first time without our kid! It was so relaxing!
What an amazing giveaway! My favorite moment of the summer was when I ran an entire 5K–a big step for me as one of the least athletic people on the planet. I generally prefer cooking your recipes to running. ;) I am SO excited for your book to be released.
My magic moment was a big family dinner on the beach. We don’t get to all be together very often so the time with family was priceless.
Also, I pre-ordered your book for a friend’s birthday last May and she returned the favor by ordering a copy for my birthday last week! We’re bringing both copies to your Seattle signing in October- can’t wait!
My magic moment was running my first 5K since my daughter was born in February – it feels great getting back into shape!
My magic moment this summer- birth of my twin boys in July!!
Favorite moment this summer was… My birthday!
My magic moment was taking a 10 day trip to Colorado with my love and seeing him experience the mountains due the first time.
My magic moment will be my wedding in a week!!!
My favorite summer moment was seeing my little sister graduate from high school!
My magic moment was on a long car trip with my Mom and brother in which we talked and laughed until our tummies hurt!
I just pre-ordered your book!!! I’m so excited; I’ve loved all of your recipes that I’ve tried so far, and am pretty pumped to see what’s in the book!!! I can always count on your recipes being hits at parties, and with dinner guests :-)
I preordered 2 copies of the book!
My magic moment from this summer has to be when we had some friends and family over for a meal. We ate wonderful homemade food, shared memories and sat outside whilst the sun went down. I never have felt so content. I guess the chocolate cake I made also helped that ;) that maple bacon chocolate pictured in number 7 looks interesting! what a fabulous giveaway :)
You are amazing!! My magic moment was our wedding in June! And crossing things off of our bucket list — including your grilled pizza (multiple times) :-)
And Seriously Delish was preordered from Amazon two weeks ago!
My magic moment would probably be just this Friday night. My mother in law watched my daughter and my husband and I went to a musical and out for dinner on a gorgeous summer night. Sat on the rooftop and drank sangria. Love.
Settling into a new place! It has been heavenly decorating and making a house a home
And, of course I preordered the recipe book from
my favorite food blog – duh!
Love your blog and cannot wait for the book! I pre-ordered as soon as I could.
My magic moment was finding out I was pregnant with my angel baby, Odin. No matter how little time I had, he will be always in my heart.
And I preordered your book! Can’t wait to try out some new recipes!
My best moment was swimming with my two-year-old. The joy on his little face is magic!
What a wonderful giveaway!