***THIS GIVEAWAY HAS REACHED ITS 10,000 ENTRY CAP AND IS NOW CLOSED – SEE WHO WON BELOW!***
And our VERY lucky winner this week is… Hallie (who knows that Belle Isle was once a fishing village for the Powhatan Indians – something even we hadn’t heard). Congrats – and see you in a few weeks!
We’re spending today with the family for the holiday, but we had to drop in with our big giveaway for you guys. See, when we found out we’d be speaking at this year’s R.Home for the Holidays event on November 8th (which we’ve gone to for the past four years for fun, so it’s really crazy to think that we’ll be speakers) a hair-brained idea popped into my head: what if we gave away a trip to Richmond? And when I mentioned it to the kind folks at Richmond Magazine (the hosts of the event), they not only didn’t call me crazy – they said “let’s do it!” So with their help and the generous support of Visit Richmond VA, my hair-brained idea is coming to life (insert evil cackle here). And it’s bigger and better than I ever guessed it could be. That’s right, someone is about to get hooked up.
The prize includes round-trip airfare from anywhere in the continental United States (arriving Thursday, Nov 8 and departing Sunday, Nov 11) and car rental for the length of your stay – all courtesy of Visit Richmond VA. While you’re here, you’ll be put up for three nights in Richmond’s most iconic and stately hotel – The Jefferson.
And of course, Richmond Magazine is giving you tickets to (sold out!) R.Home for the Holidays on Thursday night where we’ll be speaking and doing a book signing (psst- it has now sold out so we’re working on a free Richmond signing that we’ll share as soon as it’s finalized for any interested locals).
As for what else you can do while you’re here… what about a $100 gift card to one of our favorite restaurants? The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing overlooks the city and is actually the spot where Sherry and I celebrated finding out she was pregnant with Clara.
And since you can’t come to our town and not hit up some of our favorite stores, we’ve wrangled $100 gift cards from four of our favorite spots: La Difference, Mongrel, Quirk Gallery and the consignment store trio of Clover (kids), Clementine (adults) and Ashby (teens).
Plus, Richmond Magazine and Visit Richmond VA are tossing in a bunch of passes to various Richmond must-dos, like the Chihuly glass exhibit at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (one of our favorites!) and a Real Richmond Food Tour that’ll give you a taste of several local restaurants in one night.
- PRIZE: As described above: a round-trip flight to Richmond for two people plus a car rental from Visit Richmond VA, a three night stay at The Jefferson Hotel, tickets to R.Home for the Holidays, $100 each to The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing, La Difference, Mongrel, Quirk Gallery, and Clover / Clementine / Ashby.
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “RICHMOND ME” and tell us…
- BONUS QUESTION: … one fact you know about Richmond. Did you know that it’s known as The River City? Or that it was recently named The Best River Town In America by Outdoor magazine? Or that it’s where Spielberg’s new Lincoln movie was filmed? Or just that it’s the capital of Virginia and where we live?
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, October 10th at 8pm EST or at 10,000 entries (whichever comes first)
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
- ELIGIBILITY: Flights from the lower 48 United States only, must be 18 or older, tickets must be booked by October 15th. See more guidelines here. (*we really tried to get this to work as an international prize, so sorry that it couldn’t happen – maybe next year!)
- USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winner will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday as an update to this post. That’s right, come right back here on Thursday for the announcement of our winner. Good luck…
Note: We aren’t paid or perked for hosting these giveaways, we just do ‘em to thank you awesome folks for stopping in. See our Giveaway FAQ page for more info. Pics courtesy of the Richmond Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau, The Jefferson Hotel, Richmond Magazine, R.Home Magazine, , La Difference, Mongrel.
Jennie says
Richmond Me!
Carrie C says
Richmond Me!! I visited Richmond once as a kid but don’t remember much. Would love to visit again with my own kiddo this time!
Kristina says
RICHMOND ME!!!!
You guys are awesome, this is such a great give away!!!
April Van Horn says
RICHMOND ME! Richmond is an exciting city and I love to visit- so many things to do and see! It is the home of my bestest friend in the world, the Tredegar Iron works, the fabulous breakfast place down by the condos that were the cigarette factory (can’t remember the name, but they have AMAZING huevos Rancheros! Shamrock the block,the beautiful train station… so many things! And of course the 2 of you and the home base for your wonderful blog!
Gail says
Richmond me! I know very little about Richmond except that the climate is more mild than Wisconsin!
Kacy says
RICHMOND ME! and i’m sad to say, that the only things i know about richmond is that it is the capital city and that you guys live there. BUT, ya’ll have turned me on to it and it is now on my bucket list as a must visit!
Natalia says
Richmond me!!!
One fact I do know is that I mIght be moving there by the end of the year! If so, I’ll be emailing the only people I “know” for advice…you guys!
Liz Orzechowski says
RICHMOND ME!!!
Ashlea says
Richmond me!! I don’t know anything really, about Richmond other than I would love to come see you guys!!
C Fox says
Richmond Me…..it’s a city I’ve never been to and that’s a fact!
Kacy B. says
Richmond me, por favor! I’m coming to see you when you’re in Houston! We would be best friends in real life.
Kate R says
Richmond me please!
Dominique says
RICHMOND ME!
I don’t know beans about Richmond, but a quick browse of Wikipedia tells me that it was the site of Patrick Henry’s famous “Give me liberty or give me death” speech, which I had to memorize and recite in high school.
I’d bet that Richmond is just beautiful! I’d love to win the trip and visit (it falls right after my birthday!).
Stephanie @ Legally Blinde says
RICHMOND ME! I know that Patrick Henry gave his “give me liberty or give me death” speech in Richmond before the Revolutionary War. Wow, what an amazing giveaway! This is really awesome – thanks!
Marie Larson says
Richmond Me please! :)
According to a travel website, Richmond is host to 8 AM radio stations, and 9 FM radio stations…
Love your happy blog!
Heather S. says
Richmond Me! I didn’t have a good fact, so I looked one up. . .It was the site of Patrick Henry’s “give me liberty or give me death” speech, and my son’s name is Henry Patrick!
Bonnie Chatterjee says
Richmond Me!
I didn’t grow up in the US, and really all I know about Richmond is that you two live there. I have been following your blog (every single post) since almost the beginning, and so whatever I know is from you guys :)
-Bonnie.
Julie says
Richmond me!!!! I know that Richmond is where 2 of my husband and I’s best friends live, which happens to be a long way from our home in Austin Texas, so it would be so much fun to win this trip!!
Heidi A says
RICHMOND ME!!
I know that Richmond is full of history and would love to come visit and learn more about the beautiful town!
Chi says
Richmond me! I went there on a business trip years ago, and would love to come back! Fun Richmond fact: the city is home to the cult Metal band GWAR, which DIYs some of the weirdest puppet costumes in the universe, and is banned from performing in town.
Heather Arnold says
Richmond Me!! My sister and I are HUGE fans! I know that we would LOVE Richmond!!!
Cara says
RICHMOND ME! Fact: I never would have thought Richmond was a cool city until reading this blog!
Katie G says
Richmond me!
You guys live there…it looks pretty…I bet I’ll know a lot more after I visit, right?!?!
Best.giveaway.ever.John=bomb.
Nikki McC says
RICHMOND ME!!!
I live in NC and love meeting my BFF (who lives in DC) in Richmond! Our favorite places are the art museum if we’re sans kiddos and Maymont if we’re with kiddos. Also – there’s that great cuban restaurant whose name escapes me y’all recommended! heavenly!
Morgan says
Richmond me!
I actually have cousins and an aunt that live in beautiful Richmond, VA – so I would LOVE to visit to see their wonderful city, and yours of course!!
Jillian Hunt says
RICHMOND ME!!! The River City!
Abby says
RICHMOND ME. Richmond is home to the University of Richmond Spiders. Not really the best choice of mascot–except for Halloween season.
Nancy says
Richmond Me!!!
And, NOPE! didn’t know any of those bonus facts!
However, they make me all the more excited to go. Plus, I love, love, love Chihuly! Seeing the exhibit will ALMOST be as wonderful as meeting you both! and Clara! and Burger! :-)
Amy says
Richmond me!!
I don’t know anything about Richmond, but I know that I love you guys!!!
AS says
Richmond me! Twin city!
Karen Potter says
RICHMOND ME! Lately all of seen of Richmond is it’s hospitals but they are nice.
Cristina says
Richmond me… because it’s got to be the coolest with the Petersik clan living there!
Gail Hunter says
RICHMOND ME!!!!
I remember Richmond from a cross-country tour our family took when I was an eighth grader. It was a long way from Oregon, and from a west coast eighth grader’s viewpoint, everything was SO OLD. I would love to come back! Richmond factoid: the nation’s organ transplant list is in Richmond, at the United Network for Organ Sharing (and I thought this was a place where I could pass off my grandma’s Hammond!). Thanks for the Give-Away!
Stephanie Martin says
Richmond Me. Don’t know much about Richmond…home to John and Sherry :)
Virginia Traynor says
RICHMOND ME!!!!! : )
FUN FACT: According the wikipedia – before the colonists settled it, richmond was occupied by the powhatan tribe.
Megan Danner says
RICHMOND ME!!!
Kim Villamar says
Richmond me! I know for a fact my cousin lives there and I would love to get to know her town better!
Jessica says
RICHMOND ME!
I know that Richmond is a place I’ve yet to visit and would love to…especially to meet you two!!
Ashley says
Richmond me! Trivia…it’s the perfect fall vacation spot? :)
Jacki S says
Richmond me!!! Our insight would be that you live there and so does our family!!! Richmond is fabulous =)
Jennifer S says
Richmond Me!
I just know that it’s where you guys live, but it seems like a really cool town. I’d love to get a chance to visit!
Courtney Edwards says
Richmond me!!!!
You two live there :)) so it has to be fun!
Haha I would love this trip!
alaurable says
Richmond me! I was there last spring while visiting my brother stationed at Ft. Lee. I tried to do a tour of YHL recommendations but ran out of time:(
Christina M says
RICHMOND ME! The only fact I know is that I would like to visit :)
Alex Cosgrove says
Richmond Me! I know that Richmond was the capitol of the Confederacy, and that my sister lives there! I would love to visit her and meet you!
Lindsey says
RICHMOND ME!! I only know that it where you guys live and the capital. I’d love to visit as I have never been to VA!
Elisabeth says
RICHMOND ME!!
Yeah…I basically only know what I’ve read on your blog about it. Sounds amazing though!!! :D
Elizabeth says
Richmond Me! I know it’s the capital! Sounds like an amazing trip!
Libby says
RICHMOND ME!!!!!! The best bloggers in the whole wide world live there, and I really, really, really, really, really want to visit there.
Karen Lindauer says
RICHMOND ME!! Richmond is the birthplace of the amazing Ukrop’s chocolate fudge pie :)