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 from this summer was a trip to Disney World with my boyfriend. i love that place!!
My magic moments were simple ones…spending time with my grandchildren. :)
my magic moment : every time I watch the ocean waves. also, I cant even express how much I would loooove to win this!♥
Magic moment: watching my daughter run around and pick and smell flowers for the first time. Love!
My magic moment this summer was to see the Niagara Falls with my family. It was beautiful :)
Hi!! My magic moment this summer was an afternoon in mid july at an outdoor cafe with my mom, sipping iced coffees and chatting until we realized hours had gone by!! the simplest days are really just the best :)
My magic moment happened when I got to see my grandmother finally resting back at home after suffering a stoke and weathering a long hospital recovery.
Laying on the beach with a cold drink and a good book! Ps I tried jennys for the first time this summer-like oh my gosh!!!!
My magic moment this week was the birth of my best friends Tanya’s beautiful (first) baby! Which made my heart swell to ridiculous proportions with love and also break into a million pieces as I am on the other side of the world in Australia and wont meet him until next year.
My magic moment was when i took a day for myself, left my cell phone at home, and just went out and enjoyed the gorgeous sun. i didn’t feel rushed or anxious, which was such a rare and wonderful feeling. i ended up strolling through the streets, people watching, and reading in the sun. It was a beautiful day!
Magic moment tie: taking my baby girl camping for the first time (she could not stop staring at the trees!) and drinking a ginger vodka cocktail again (yay done with pregnant). Congrats in your awesome looking book! And on your baby!
My magic moment was returning to wine country to celebrate my first wedding anniversary with my husband.
My magic moment was my delightful trip to Cooperatown NY, good booze, good food, good museums!
I also preordered a week ago through amazon, and I can’t wait!!
My magic moment was camping with our friends and kiddos in Minnesota.
My magic moment this summer was on the 4th of July at the lake with my entire family. It was so wonderful to have everyone all together and be able,to spend some really good quality time together
My magic moment this summer involved a loooong road trip with three boys (my husband and two sons). We started in louisiana, then Panama City beach, after that we went to the MAGICAL KINGDOM. From there, we went to West Palm Beach and after that Ichatucknee springs. We stopped one more time in Panama City beach and traveled north to Montgomery Alabama to see my newborn niece before going back to louisiana. It was a serious adventure!! We are still recovering!!
My big moment this summer was just over a week ago – I got married in Monroevile on August 16th (one of the nicest days this summer in Pittsburgh.. We got soo lucky!)
*Monroeville
Also, I preordered your book on Amazon the day after you posted we were able to! :)
My magic moment this summer was getting enough courage (by that I mean my sister deciding I would go and driving me there) to try out for the next season of The Bachelor! I love me some “Farmer Chris,” even though I will probably never set foot on the show it was nice to face a fear and put myself out there.
My magic moment was the morning I woke up after moving to Seoul, South Korea from the USA the night before and being greeted by the most spectacular view of my new city!
Magical moment was when I went back to visit my family in Taiwan this summer.
My magic moment was getting engaged two weekends ago! We went for a hike in the Uinta mountains and he got on one knee beside a beautiful mountain lake. And two of our good friends met us with champagne at the end of the hike. :)
My magic moment was meeting my baby cousin for the first time :)
My magic moment on the summer was took few days off from work and spend the days with my Mom and Brother and Sister. I haven’t seen them for months! :)
My magic moment from this summer was my family vacation to the mountains in Colorado to see my cousin get married :)
My magic moment was giving birth to our second daughter 2 months ago!!
moving into my first apartment! congrats on your book!
My magic moment was standing in the ocean and enjoying the sunset at the beach. It made me truly appreciate the slowing down and being in the moment.
My magic moments were during an amazing study abroad trip, experiencing new places and new cuisines!
My magic moment this summer was seeing my little brother start college. So proud!
My magic moment was being able to go back and visit family after thinking we might not be able to!
Celebrating my daughter’s first birthday.
My magic moment this summer was marrying my best friend and taking a moment away from the celebration to have a few minutes alone to take in the love and excitement around us.
Finally getting the boot off my torn Achilles tendon foot and being able to drive again after 2 months of no driving!
My favorite summer moment was picking the first veggies out of the garden we spent all of Spring dreaming, planning, and working towards. Boy, did those cucumbers taste extra special! Our very first garden and it was a great success!
I preordered your book on Amazon a few weeks ago…can’t wait to get it!! I consistently amaze my family with your recipes. :D Thanks!
Seeing the “Aha” moment in my students’ eyes!
I’m in Australia and we’re just coming out of winter, so I very sadly don’t have a magic summer moment to share. BUT, I am getting married in 51 days, so I’m going to say that THAT will be the most magical moment of all!
Thanks so much for this chance to win :)
Spring has just started in South Africa for us. For me it started off with the most romantic proposal from my boyfriend!
My magic summer moment was watching the sun go down by the Amstel River in Amsterdam with new friends. I’ve never seen anything like it – the colours, the laid back vibe, the water and the flow of happy cyclists biking by seriously gave me goosebumps. Nothing else mattered – complete and utter bliss!
Just pre ordered!
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My magical moment of the summer – that just came into my mind and made me year up – was taking a trip to Newport, RI with my boyfriend and deciding to visit Boston for a date night spur of the moment. I couldn’t ask for more being in love with my best friend. We ate our weight in oysters and Shandy while touring Fenway park. Something about the spontaneous trip and the pretty lights of the city really lit that fire for a magical romantic moment. {end sappiness}
P.s. I LOVE Those bags. You have us all hooked on them here in AZ.
My magic moment was having my 3 grandchildren visit me this summer. 4 out of the 7 days they were here we spent at the beach!
I bought seriously delist the first day that you could preorder it :)
I think that it would have to be when our neighbor and family friend had her baby one month ago today.
I would also LOVE to order your book, but unfortunately, I am lacking of a credit or debit card. I’m definitely adding it to my Christmas wishlist, though!
Actually baked bread for the first time.
Sunshine, a new light,
Dresses, berry picking, photo’s,
Forever friends now.
What a sweet and generous giveaway! Congrats on the book! The magic moment of my summer would have to be going to Iceland- had a great time and it was so beautiful!
This has been a long and somewhat stressful summer, but I’ve had several
Magic moments when I’ve been reunited with friends at weddings, baby showers, and engagement parties!
PS/congrats on the book!