back to school giveaway

clarie

I made about 5 pounds of the best mashed potatos this weekend and I’m anxious to get home to eat them for dinner. That’s a good thing about my day! I know, I’m sad, haha.

Jasmine, Eat Move Write

Something good: I’m having a delicious cup of chai with almond milk and writing. Two of my favorite things!

Thanks for the giveaway!

Vanessa

Oh how I love Amazon. Today was a good day because work went by super fast and this iced coffee I’m devouring at the moment is delicious 🙂

Kristie

Something good about my day – having a Greek salad with sun-dried tomatoes in it. Never thought to put them in but it was delicious!!

Maya

I have a workout class tonight that I’m pretty excited for!

Brittany

It’s my second anniversary with my wonderful husband!

Emily G.

My something good: waking up next to the boyfriend. Melts my heart every time.

Shannon A

My husband did the dishes before leaving for a business trip today! One box on my growing to-do list ticked!

Sienna

I got to spend my lunch hour outside in the sun reading a good book!

jen @ jen is green

awesome! 🙂 today was good because i got to have a chocolate chip zucchini muffin that i made last night. tasty tasty.

katie @KatieDid

Today… I actually put an effort into making a delicious taco lunch instead of my usual everything but the sink salad and it was delicious!

Liz

My something good is that I finally had enough energy to go work out today! I feel so much better!

vivian

Having lunch with my besties at a new restaurant here in L.A.

Shari @ Chicago Cuisine Critique

A fairly productive day at work that will be followed up with a great workout class! I would say that’s a wonderful thing. 🙂

Sami M.

The best part of my day will be heading to a fabulous vinyasa flow class tonight with my favorite teacher!

Renee

My day is great! Because I only worked half of the day. My son is sick so I am fortunate I am able to come home and be with him! School already started here in AZ. I hope your day is great!

BB

Something good about my day? I’m having leftover sweet potato latkes courtesy of your recipe for dinner. Cant wait!

Erin

Someone thanked me at work.. sometimes on a rainy Monday, that’s plenty! 🙂

Lauren

My puppy is finally feeling better 🙂

Karly

Fall cleaning purge…getting ready for a huge donation pickup tomorrow. 🙂 Love giving gently loved items away to a new home.

Erin

My boyfriend called me at work just to tell me he loved me. And then he asked if I needed anything from Target….*swoon.*

maria

ooooh pick me!! i think the best thing about today is that for the third day in a row, its actually sunny and almost warm in san francisco…wahoo!

Amy

I am excited to go home and make a healthy dinner for my husband tonight! 🙂

Emmelie P

They just opened an In-n-out burger in my town! (Fort Worth, TX). I’m going tonight!

Our Semi Organic Life

I just got $100 worth of groceries for $48!

Kelly

I felt my baby kick me so hard that it hurt! Yes, I see that as a good thing!! 🙂

Emily

I woke up ready to tackle the week – that rarely happens on Moan-day morning.

Maria

An answered prayer 🙂

Allison

Had a fresh peach from my backyard tree this morning and I’m fixin’ to make a pie with the rest:)

Danica

My office just opened a small convenience store inside… dangerous but exciting!

Leslie N

My good thing today- getting to leave work 3 hours early!

lauren

Fun giveaway! I’m getting married in 25 days and could use some new books for honeymoon beach reading 🙂

Maggie

Mondays are the pits, but luckily I have the BEST co-workers!

Courtney

my iphone 4 that I ordered is waiting for me at home! #nerdalert

Leslie

I am home sick with a sore throat and sinus headache but I made spaghetti for lunch.

Sara Palacios

What an awesome giveaway!!!

One awesome thing? How about two? I had an excellent work out this morning and spent lunch snuggling with my doggy!!!

laurie @ the corner slice

Today is great because tomorrow marks one month until my due date! I get to meet my baby girl so very soon!

Erin

My boss left early so I get to have early margaritas with my coworkers 🙂

Sabrina

Something good about my day – friend in Canada mentioned sweet corn and I thought of your blog! I sent him your raw sweet corn and cherry tomato salad recipe and he’s trying it this week!

Jennifer

Thanks for the giveaway!
My good day moment is that I got to read in between patients today! Doen’t always get to happen, so when it does, I appreciate it!

Julie @SavvyEats

I kind of miss the anticipation of the first day of school!

My puppy is making my day brighter.

Carolyn

I’m down 4lbs from some seriously intense sprint workouts and your recipes! Daymaker!

Caitlyn

Today is a great day because my work day is almost over (yay!) and my best friend in the whole world is coming over later for some much-needed catching up- we’ll be joined by a bottle of Shiraz!

Michelle

I am spending my last day of summer break with my family! Sad to have to go back and get back in the grind, but excited for routine and a new school year!

Courtney

I’m doing well today for a lot of reasons but I think today I’m just happy that my life is just how I want it to be.

Joely

love, love, love rainy days!

K.

Today was my first day of graduate school orientation! It was fantastic, but mentally exhausting. Ooof.

Amanda (Eating Up)

I’m making chocolate chip cookies today!

Emily

I feel really inspired and excited about life today! Totally cheesy!

Laura

Today was a good day, took the dogs for a walk, hung out with family, played old school super nintendo!

Jenny

Today I realized how much I’ve learned this summer from working in my research lab. I not only have learned a great deal about science, but also a great deal about myself, the kind of person I am, and what it takes to keep me focused and motivated. And learning those things puts a smile on my face 🙂

AshleyP

I’m wearing new shoes! And they don’t hurt….that bad 🙂

Maura

Something good about my day was the coincidence that you are sponsoring an Amazon giveaway while I just made a wishlist on the site this morning!!! that would be too good to be true (but i hope not!)

Caitlyn

I’m having a good day because I got to spend some time catching up with one of my best friends before he goes to grad school in another state!

Lili

Today I did the most amazing and soothing yoga practice right when I woke up- absolute best way to start my day!

Ellen

I’m planning a party for this weekend and scanning your site for lots of great recipes! Can’t wait to try them!

P.S. as a poor college student I sure could use some textbook money… 🙂

Meghan

I am so glad the heat has broke and it actually feels nice to be outside and enjoy the sun and end of summer!

Beth

I got a new job, and we are moving!

Erin D.

Coming back from a trip to not-dead vegetable plants! Thanks Kansas thunderstorms for watering my plants. 🙂

Daniela C.

Hi Jenna,

Today was an easy commute to work ?

Debbie

I got a new jar of peanut butter today! That’s VERY good.

Lauren R.

My cousin got married over the weekend and I am going on summer vacation Friday, so my day has been good thinking about both things.

erica

Sitting on the floor playing with my 7 week old!

becca

Today was the start of a short, 4 day work week for me 🙂

Emily

I get pick up my best friend from the airport today and I haven’t seen her since December! Yay!

Greta

Today I was brought fresh basil from my coworker’s garden! I see caprese salads and pesto in my future…

Courtney

Started my day with a great workout and had a delicious lunch – just the small things that are making my Monday good today!

Jacqueline

I didn’t lose power this weekend when we got hit by a big storm!

Katie

I finished my last medical school application, and cooked a delicious dinner from scratch 🙂 Who says we can’t do it all?

Kim

I’m making my first crock pot meal EVER today!

jess

My husband started a new job today after being out of work for several months!

Ann

I’m enjoying this rainy day by spending it reading and eating (of course!)

Anthony

Realizing that, despite the fact I’m yet another year older, I’m in better shape than I was a year ago and can actually conceive of training for a Half Marathon without killing myself! Woo!

…also, my wife made me amazing Blueberry Crisp w/ freshly whipped cream that I will devour by the shovel-full this evening.

It’s a Wibbly Wobbly, Yingy Yangy sort of thing.

Hilary

It is sunny and cool, it almost feels like a fall day!

Karissa

Today I picked 2 big bowls full of tomatoes, a bunch of carrots, and some handfuls of basil from my garden… making fresh sauce tonight!

Becky Berna

Birthday shopping for a gift for mom then Hot Yoga @ 7:30 pm! Can’t wait…!

Baking N Books

Some great answers here!

Um, this morning before work when I read another chapter of “The Help” (lovin’ this book) and for actually going to a yoga class – and surprising myself. It is monday after all 😉

Michelle

Something great about my day is that it’s absolutely gorgeous out here in Illinois, and being a teacher, it’s one of my last days of summer. School starts on Thursday!

C.Smith

Biking to work made my day!

Amanda

Something good: My car repairs cost less than I expected them to!

Tamara

I get to visit my sister and nieces (aged 4 and 2) after work today. It’s always good to see them!

jeannie

I was on vacation all week and didn’t get bombarded with too much ‘catch up/clean up’ stuff this morning when I got to work. AND I’m making something yummy for dinner tonight… tho not sure what yet 🙂

Megan L

The best thing about my day is that I am feeling a little bit better after having been sick all weekend … lots of rest and hot tea have helped!

Dawn

A kind friend offered to watch my 2 young children for me this morning so I could get some away time … an iced coffee and some time to read, think, etc. was awesome!

emily

Getting a much-needed pedicure while my sweet baby slept quietly beside me.

Katie H

Living room dance party with my daughter!

MaryM

Had a great workout!

Elizabeth

I’m well rested and awake today!

Kerrie

It’s Monday- blah, and raining- blah. But it is kind of my extended birthday week- my birthday is Sunday but the celebrations begin this Wednesday!

mindy @ just a one girl revolution.

Something good about my day: it started out with some epic overnight oats in a jar! Yum!

April

The best thing about my day today is that I have absolutely nothing I have to get done today! It’s been amazing. I got up, worked out, ate breakfast, decided to go sit outside and read on my back porch because although our temps have been triple digits for weeks, this week it feels glorious outside, took a leisurely shower, made a salad the size of my cranium for lunch, watched some trashy TV, and now I’m reading blogs. I’ve made dinner plans with friends, and this is a much needed ME day! Yay!

Jen

I checked a lot of items off of my to-do list today!!!

Andie B

having the gift of health 🙂

Jul

today I get to get in a great workout with my friends!

Jess

It’s mine and my boyfriend’s anniversary!

Hanna

I am happy that its sunny and I have such a wonderful family who loves me!

Rachel W

Woke up to the sun shining, 60 degree temperatures, and only a high of 80 today!!

Sarah

I finally have a tomato on my tomato plant!! Grow little tomato grow!

Amy @ What Jew Wanna Eat

I started culinary school today- yay!

Katie M.

Today I am happy that my kids are eating the zucchini muffins I made last night! Love when they happily eat food with some good nutrition!

Katherine M.

At work today I put in a request to transfer offices so I can be closer to my parents and things look like they will work out!

Whitney

I had a delicious Wendy’s salad for lunch! Yum.

Daisy

my something good will be dinner tonight with girlfriends!

Jessica

I started my first day of work for the school year, but the best part of my day so far was walking my dog after work. She always makes me smile!

Stephanie Murphy

Something good about my day is that I tried 2 new smoothie recipes and both were a success! I would love some Amazon giftcards, as my college textbooks have costs that are out of this world!

Stephanie

Work is slow so I got to read the 3rd book in the Hunger Games Series, so addicting!

Honey

Hi Jenna!

So, I had a dentist appointment today (boo!), but I got the cavity free thumbs-up (yey!). I’m set for another 6 months and that is most definitely a good thing.

Michelle

I finally got my brakes replaced during my lunch break… now I don’t have to hear that annoying high-pitched screeching noise when I drive anymore!

Bex

One thing that makes me happy today is the good-sore feeling I’ve got going in my muscles after an awesome hike yesterday in NH’s White Mountains.

Kara McCaa

I finally painted my sunroom ceiling!!

Mari

My day is going great so far–I got to watch an adorable baby, spend time with my pups, and go jogging. But the best part is receiving a thank-you card for a non-profit that I volunteer for. It was so unexpected and sweet and it really made my day! I am looking to doing some more volunteering in the future. 🙂

Jill

My house is clean! That is my good thing of the day.

Amanda

My husband and I got up early this morning and enjoyed the beautiful weather with a long walk – a great way to start the day 🙂

Angela

Today was a good day because I didn’t have to use my A-k. just kidding. Today has been a downer, from the dentist to my ipod touch deciding not to work, but this giveaway has brought a smile to my face as well as my yummy snack of sweet chickpeas and fage yogurt.

AppGal

I had a really yummy sandwich (w/crunchy dill pickles…my fave!) at lunch today 🙂

Elizabeth

Just finished and amazing hot yoga class and the sun is shining!

Amanda at the red table

It has cooled off here in Nebraska, and the weather is gorgeous! A little cloudy, but…can’t complain!

Bev Weidner

The RAIN is what’s amazing about my day. I am madly in love with rain, and we need it. And I may start crying if I think about it any longer because, OH MY HEART.

*sorry

Lindsey

I’m going to see The Help tonight!!

madeleine

a busy monday and work and a chance of thunderstorms tonight- my favorite.

Meg

I’m finishing the last episodes of Mad Men! Definitely makes my day feel brighter!

Andi

Today has two very good things:
1. My boyfriend moves in today!
2. My departing roommate left a whole empty pantry so I can have a whole separate section for “things with which to make a yummy dessert”

Linda

New Joe’s jeans capris arrived today in the mail and they fit perfectly!

Linda

I had a delicious breakfast sandwich today – it totally made my morning! Thanks for the great giveaway Jenna!

Courtney

After a long day at work, I got to come home and snuggle up next to my husband!!! I am 8 months pregnant and he works midnights, so an afternoon nap is always appreciated!

Ania

Woke up to the sun shining and a perfectlyyyy brewed mug of hot coffee (had to drink instant for months after being deprived of a coffee maker for a little while!) : )

Sarah

I’m still smiling about the super fun girls weekend I had in St. Augustine, Florida with my three best friends from childhood. In fact, my cheeks stil hurt from laughing so much!

Heather C

I’m wearing the cutest dress http://store.delias.com/item.do?itemID=55161&categoryID=1998&sizeFilter=&colorFilter=&brandFilter=
It makes me so happy! 🙂

Hyemyung

I stepped into Anthropologie to find some pretty dishes and mugs for my friend, and ended up buying not only these gorgeous plates and mugs, but also scored an awesome “on sale” silk blazer! Yayyyyy for new clothes!

Erin (Travel Eat Repeat)

My church small group was canceled this week — it’s a busy time of year — but we’re all meeting for dinner tonight instead. Nothing like a good Monday gossip session!

Jennie

I am training for the NYC marathon again this year and I get to meet my best friend tonight for our weekly training run 🙂 Thanks for hosting such a great giveaway, Jenna!

Natalie

I’m listening to “The Help” on audiobooks. I only allow myself to listen to it while working out and it keeps me running longer!!

Can’t wait until the next workout and I can find out what happens. 🙂

Lauren

I have had ALL nice customers today! Thank you everyone for smiling today!

Michelle

Train was delayed and work is crazy, BUT I got to eat leftover lemon olive oil cake that I made from scratch. Mmm so good. And I’m on day 13 of the yoga challenge!

Julie B

I got an extension on a project I had been freaking out about! woohooo!

Megan

Getting to catch up with friends after being away all summer and before everyone leaves for their respective schools!

Angharad

Something great about my day was the potato salad my love made me for lunch and the avocado that I devoured after it. Oh and the sun is shining!

gloria

Today I was extremely productive and started packing to go back to school. I’m really excited to go back!

Ana

I got to sleep in today!

emilyr

my desk is clean(ish)!!

Ashley

Totally didn’t want to work out today but laced up the sneaks and had an awesome workout! 🙂

Cathy

Would love to win this since I’ve been eyeing a book on Amazon. Baked a double batch of zucchini bread/muffins and a batch of banana nut bread with strawberries, brown butter, and bourbon over the weekend. And I found a dollar on the train this morning.

Monica

I am loving that for the first time in months, today’s temp was under 90 degrees! It is hot in the South, yall 🙂

Jenny

I woke up singing one of my favorite songs this morning!

Kelley

Today is the first day of my two-week break in between jobs.

Joan

I am at the beach, what else can I say 🙂

Michelle

What a nice thing to do! After starting off the morning not so hot, my day turned around with a nice 5 mile run and fall like temperatures!

Michelle
http://www.pinqueblog.com

nadia

what a wonderful giveaway idea! what made my day so far? Finishing up my reading list for my oral exam in october – now I only have to read and know all the stuff….

jpetroroy

One of my best friends is in town for the week and stopped by work to visit me 🙂

Chaley

I don’t think I can contain it to just one…
-Had a great run this morning
-I work with amazing people, at a college no less so start up is happening here too
-I am headed home to my three boys (hubby and two sons) and am so excited to see them!
-You are offering this amazing giveaway!
Thanks so much!!!

Lucy

I’m happy for warm blueberry pie and homemade jam

Jen G.

I got to add a new card to my desk at work — a homemade one that says “I U Aunt Jen” with a bunch of Dora and Tinkerbell stickers all over it. I love my niece!

Kristin

After about 5 days of rain, the sun finally came out today!

Jean DiMaria

Something good about my day (besides my boss giving me chocolate): My new kindergartener told me, “I love school!” I was so happy that he started out his education on a good foot.

Leida

Today was my first day of work since graduating from grad school in June. AND I got home early enough to go on a great bike ride by the lake.

Jocelyn A.

I have a free evening from school and I get to spend it with the hubsicle!! Also, I had the best cilantro jalepeno hummus on my salad for lunch today!

Anna

Something good about today: I had an interview for a job this morning!

Thanks!

Chris

Today was great because of course I got to read your blog! And do some yoga too!

Amanda M

I had time to do a little afternoon baking (vanilla scones!) and they came out great!

Erin @ GoBananasBlog

It hasn’t happened yet, but my parents are providing pizza and then we are going to get Fro Yo. If that doesn’t make a Monday better, I don’t know what will!

ScottyP

I just found out that Alton Brown is coming to my city for his book tour. Along with Jenna, he’s one of my culinary heroes!

Laura

Stock market UP! {I work in finance}

Cait

Oh my gosh this would so help me with getting text books this year for school 🙂 I’m praying I can get it which would def make my day! xo

Megan

I made the besttt chicken buffalo dip…..and then devoured it.

Cat

The sun is shining in San Francisco! Super happiness inducing 🙂

Samantha

Today was a very rainy day full of tea and reading! has been fabulous !

Amanda

What a nice giveaway! I actually read Secret Daughter after you suggested it and LOVED it. Have you heard of “Poser”? It’s an interesting read about a woman who takes up yoga and her life .. check it out!! Something good about today … the downpours cleared over lunch so I could get outside for a sunny walk 🙂

Lauren

I’ve been asked to edit something important for my boss and I’ve been barreling through it today. I’ve sent her chunks as I’ve completed them and she’s commented at how excellent I am at editing!

polly

I am starting to like pigeon pose, like in today’s class. : ) oh, and chair pose!!! Used to hate it and today I included like 15 of them. 😛

Love you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Alyssa

I’m having a good day because I finally got off my constant procrastinating butt and started that darn 21 day yoga challenge! Day 2!

The Running Mommy

I had an awesome morning! I got a great 6 mile run in, played with my kids, got a little cleaning done. And best of all I called my 92 year old grammy. She is amazing and inspires me every day. I exercise daily because of her. She still walks 2 to 3 miles everyday (at 92!!) and starts every day with stretching and strength exercises. She is truly amazing. When I called her she was picking apples from her apple tree to make homemade applesauce. Amazing!

Susan

Well, to make myself happy after a phone call from h-e-l-l with Comcast, I ate a bagel smothered with Earth Balance. All better!

lindsay

I’m getting over being sick! Always good 😀

Mel

I’m paying my little sister to clean my room! 🙂

Also, today is FERRAGOSTO! An Italian holiday which celebrates food, family, friends, wine, and summer!

Amber @ Amber's Confections

Today I signed up for my first 5k!

Angelique

It’s a lovely 77 degrees outside, which is unheard of for Chicago in August! Gorgeous!

Laura

The fact that the work day is over in 30 minutes!

Chelsea

I’m excited to run in a 5k out in wine country tonight. Should be a fun and scenic race!

Helen

I have my breakfast, lunch and snack packed. No junk food for me during work!

Adin

Knowing how much you love Banana republic, my good thing about my day to share with you is that I just ordered one of the Mad Men collection dresses – with a discount and free shipping! That definitely lifted my spirits on this gray, rainy day in NYC.

Sarah

The weather’s beautiful and I’m getting a lot done!

AshleyH

I just cleaned my whole apartment it looks great it took me three hours but I am so happy that its done. I love cleaning.
oh and my husband is flying on a business trip and he just texted me to let me know that he got moved to first class! woo hoo that made me smile. He deserves it!

beth

The sun is shining, I’m alive and watermelon is still in season 🙂

alain

Hi Jenna! thanks for holding this awesome giveaway!

A good thing about my day is the weather! Living in San Francisco means 50 degree blustery weather in the middle of Summer, which just makes me more grateful for gloriously sunny days like today!

Sam

I got a good couple of hours of sleep before working nightshift tonight 🙂

Erin @ Cooking on Whim

I would totally use a gift card! I am a teacher, and school starts a week from Wednesday. In the spirit, my husband and myself had a middle-of-the-day date and enjoyed some local delicious wood fired pizza and some brews. We have to while we still can– he is a restaurant manager and we don’t see much of each other over the school year!

Heather @ Get Healthy with Heather

I had 2 great runs today… Getting ready for hood to coast in a couple weeks.

td

I bought blueberries and an item got sold online!

Caroline

I found out more about the courses I will be taking in my first year of law school today! Scary but exciting so Ill call it good!! School starts for me in 1 week!! PS- made your banana cupcakes yesterday for my brother in laws bday and they were a huge hit!!

Sasha

I finished “Sarah’s key” this morning! SUCH a good book!! I cannot wait for time to pass so I can pick it up and read it again 🙂

marisa

found a great pair of shoes for a great bargain!

Christy

Taking my 1yr old son to the park and watching him play. Love it!

Erin

My parents are in own and we’re going to th Royals/Yankees game tonight (my dad’s father’s day present from me ). I’m still at work but hoping to leave very very soon!!

Emily

Finished my summer job on Friday and got to lay out by the pool today! Going to see The Help tonight with my girl friends. All in all, an awesome day!

ARPL

Something good? Easy! I’m getting together with my college galpals and their spouses for a potluck bbq. Something we don’t do often enough now that it has been 15 years+ since graduation. I’m bringing a caprese salad platter and good bread, fyi.

Jennifer S

I’m making stuffed eggplant for dinner with organic veggies from my CSA! 🙂

Heather Fischer

I found time in my day to blog as well 🙂

Meg L.

My dogs played nicely together! Thanks for the giveaway!

Amanda

I had some amazing iced coffee this morning at work 🙂

Meg Ely

It is the last week of my internship with PBS (headquartered in DC) and I made your loaded oatmeal cookies (http://www.eatliverun.com/loaded-oatmeal-cookies/) for my team. They loved them today!

That was not only a great thing about my day, it was the best thing.

Cate

I work in a cubicle environment (no windows) so I never know what the weather is like outside. It can get a little depressing having no connection with the outside world. But a few minutes ago, it thundered so loud outside I could hear it from my desk! Yeah, Mama Nature!

Ravan

something good: my fiance and i ordered our wedding rings today!!!

Aimee from AL

I started a book my mom has wanted me to read forever, Gap Creek! We shall see 🙂

Carrie

My three little girls (all under 5) started Vacation Bible school today and it reminded me of all of those fun years I had growing up with VBS – so sweet!

Dani

I’m obsessed with Amazon! Much of today has been spent fighting with 100 different Verizon people- but on the plus side I have gotten to enjoy a couple (a lot) of some delicious cookies I baked last night!

Stephanie @ LiveCookLove

Something good about my day is getting to go home for my lunch break and have an impromptu snuggle session with my kitty 🙂 I was gone all weekend and I felt guilty for leaving him so I spoiled him with lots of mousey throwing and treats!

Stephanie

I got my hair trimmed (desperately needed it).

April

I didn’t want to go to work today, but its almost time to go home now and I made it through!!!!!

Amanda

In a few short hours I will be heading to my weekly pilates class. It is so challenging and practically painful, but I always feel spectacular afterwards!

Emily G

I ran 5.5 miles this morning 🙂

Kerry

I took a nap.

lindsey

We started our kindergarten homeschool year today and it went really well!

…oh, and I got a new carry-all bag. tons of pockets and room for all of my mommy must-haves during the day, but without an ugly “diaper bag” print. 🙂

Jill

I’m actually going back to school this year! Three cheers for graduate school (trying to pump myself up!) Today was lovely because I had a beautiful yoga practice on my patio in the morning. Namaste! 🙂

Kelly

Slightly cooler weather and a nice long walk with my pup!

Tiff

I woke up at 5am to start my 3rd full week of boot camp! It feels great!

Phyllis Petronello

Today I officially secured funds to finish my last semester of school! It has been an amazing day and I can sleep sound knowing I will graduate in December.

Maureen

Weird – I’m reading that book on my Kindle right now! So far it’s great. 🙂

Hannah

I am eating pizza later on tonight which is my favorite food ever so it’s not only a good thing, but a great thing!

Liz

Just started grad school, so the best thing about today was crossing off many of my school to-do items!

Katie Jo

I got to go swimming today for the first time in 2 weeks! (the pool had been closed)

Jennifer

Today was a really good day because two of my three children are nicely playing right now 🙂

Meredith

I got a promotion at work!

PS…I am new to your blog and I love it!

katy

What a wonderful giveaway. I loooove back to school shopping! My good news today is that I get to cook spinach, cheese and ham stuffed chicken tonight for myself and my boyfriend (and lets be honest, for the pooch as well).

I would love to use the gift card to download some of your highly praised reads on my Kindle (which I still haven’t used since I received it in June- shameful).

Ashley V

I was on vacation all last week, which was fantastic, but I’m super thrilled to get into my own kitchen tonight and whip up the Ratatouille you featured last week on the PBS Blog 🙂

Kelly

You are so sweet to do this 🙂 I love Amazon and totally agree with your recommendation for Secret Daughter- I just read it a few months ago and also loved it. It’s dark and rainy here but I still had a great day- I got done with work early and had time to run a bunch of errands and do some laundry. Plus I got a new planner, and I love writing important dates in a new calendar!

Tara

I just had the most delicious sandwich with my co-worker and the Monday work day is halfway over so that’s always good! 🙂

Tara

something good: first day back in my classroom (ie. why this post got my attention!) and got to see all my very wonderful co-workers! Also, on tonight’s menu, fresh corn from the farmer’s market with I don’t know what yet…!!

Erin W.

I took my first pilates reformer class today – and loved it! …Thanks for the giveaway!

Kelly

I’m a special education teacher and school started today in Colorado! Woohoo!

Johanna B

I got to play with my 4 mos old grandson today. Nothing gets better than that!!!

Allie S

It’s hot and I’ve been out and about all day, but I’m super excited to go spend time with friends I haven’t seen in months tonight!

Jenna

I’m flying to Hawaii today!!

Taryn

One good thing about today: I’ve had unexpected free time to catch up on blog-post-writing!

Christina @ This Woman Cooks!

I baked brownies today and met the hubby for lunch! 🙂

Kaili

My something good is that I saved 2.50 today by making my own iced coffee instead of buying. 🙂

Hannah (Running In Freedom)

I got to spend the day hanging with a bunch of third graders whom I love and got paid for it 🙂 They all go back to school next week so were all soaking up this last week of camp!

Amber

Just started a new John Grisham book!

Jae

I leave for Boston for my first year of college in 10 days 🙂

Angie

Today, at CVS, the lady at checkout sang Happy Birthday to me

Jen

I am having dinner with my parents tonight. It seems the older I get, the more I enjoy quality time with my parents!

Liz

Took an hour long nap =)

Melissa

It’s raining here! Normally this wouldn’t be a good thing but it is a nice break from the summer heat…and a good excuse to watch a movie!

Celia

I leave for Iceland in 2 days!

Kenley

Cleaning the apartment while watching Tangled on Netflix streaming! 🙂

Amy Lee

Reading the comments to this post, I found a comment regarding yoga for cancer patients. I sent the website info to 3 friends who are currently battling breast cancer. It made my day to be able to encourage them today.

Lily

Good things about today are…eating homemade soup, taking a rest day, and reading my book while its raining outside!!!

Laura

Something good: My dad had surgery today and I found out it went well!

Kelly

I got a job offer for a new position today at work!

Abby

Seeing a family of deer on my walk today made me smile

Leigh

A good thing about my day – I got to see my parents and dogs for the first time since April!

Juliann

I’m a librarian at a university and for us, school starts on Thursday. Which means that after three months of a quiet campus, things are starting to come alive. And I got to meet a bunch of new graduate students today and tell them how I can help them. So it’s definitely a good day.

Michelle

Something good about my day: I FINALLY found a crib to buy for my son!–to be born in October!

Sophie

The weather feels like it’s starting to turn. Just the hint that fall is around the corner is enough for me!

Bethany

We started potty training my daughter on Saturday and we have had only one accident today!

Lindsay B

I got a great workout in and then got to spend the rest of the day with my sweet 3 month old baby girl!

Cate

No cavities at the dentist!!! 🙂

Leslie

I just got some great news from my dad about him NOT losing his job, and my BFF brought me a Starbucks at work 🙂

liz dean

My something good was getting a job!!! 🙂

Kimberly

Found the BEST farmers market in dallas! Got some delicious mangos!

Karen @ Goofy Can Cook

The best part of my day was stocking up at Costco and finally getting back in a running groove!

Colleen

Had a first date to look forward to all day!

Amy

Hello! Something good about my day: seeing SUN and weather above 68 degrees for almost the first time this summer! The Pacific Northwest definitely has its drawbacks… 🙂 Thanks Jenna for the giveaway!

Melissa @ Mouthwatering Morsel

I got to spend time with the Aunt before I leave back for college!! (: Always fun to spend time with family!

Kim

I get to go on a walk outside since it’s finally not lava hot outside anymore!

Evelyn R

I spent the afternoon at the pool with my 2 girls.

denise

Multiple playful walks with my new puppy, Louis!!!

JT @ The Faux Foodie Girl

waking up to a beautiful smile my 3-month old gave me this morning and coming home to her smiling face after a long day at work!!!

Arianna @ Laughter & Linguini

The best part of my day today was savasana during yoga! Much needed relaxation time 🙂

Jocelyn

My something good was stumbling finding your giveaway in Google Reader just after I started to lament about purchasing the book list for all my classes. That, and I got to start my day with a really awesome workout!

Megan

The best part of my day is being able to go home on my lunch break and make homemade guacamole…and of course ELR.

Laura

My joy is that I recently started a job where I can work from home, wherever home may be, and today I got to work from a porch overlooking the sea. It doesn’t even matter that I don’t get much vacation time, when work can be like that!

Gary Ratajczak

It’s pouring here in UpState NY, but I got a chance to look at the weekend camping pics with my family 🙂 …… and also saved a few ELR recipes to my Evernote databank!

Nicole

Just saw your post on the Mango Lassi! Making it tonight 🙂

Amanda

My morning was filled with one year old twin boys!! I also just finished a green and some rainier cherries. Good, good day so far!

Sarah Elizabeth

I made plans to see an old friend!

Atesa

Something great about my day is that I got a GREAT workout in, ate healthfully, and made kale chips – the healthiest, yummiest snack ever!

Tina D

I got to celebrate my birthday today with my co-workers with delicious cupcakes! yum yum.

Sara

My hair looked uncharacteristically good this morning…so I didn’t have to wash it before work. I was feeling lazy, so I was pretty excited about this!

Heather

I caught up with a good friend over coffee, it was a sunny, but not too hot day here in Chicago, and I get the night off because the bootcamp I teach was canceled (or is that a bad thing? Nah.)! Happy Monday!

alanna

Visited with my brother today and got to meet my new nephew.

Sammy

I bought yarn in pretty colors today–makes me happy to look at it. (-:

Angie

I got to eat lunch with my husband! I love calling him my husband. We just got married a month ago!

Kris

I start my first year of med school in a few weeks and I spent the day preparing!

Allison

Got a great workout at the gym early this morning and then have spent the day with my kids.

Sun

Best part of my day was seeing a lone sailboat on the lake during my morning run. Beautiful and peaceful!

Jessica D.

I am a counselor for 5-7 year-olds so I was excited to be able to do therapy outside all day 🙂

Courtney

I went outside and enjoyed the sunshine!

Juanitta Gatineau

Today is the first day back to school for my 10 year old son and for snacks, he asked for tomatoes, grapes and cherries…….all on his own! I have to actually thank his 4th grade teacher from last year who helped instill good snacking by having the kids actually watch sugar content on labels and grew vegetables in a small garden at the school.

Kristen

I’m finally getting healthier – both from working out and following healthy, cute meal ideas from your blog! And I’m a producer and booked Cal Ripken for my show this week, good day! 🙂

WendyF

I received a really nice thank you note from my boss’ boss for doing a great job at replacing my boss while he was on holidays. Made me feel warm and fuzzy.

KT

The weather was beautiful today and makes me anxious for fall — and all of the tasty food (read: PUMPKIN-anything and chili!) that I like to make in the fall!

erin

I’m a new follower and love your blog. Thanks for the giveaway. One good thing from today is that I weighed this morning and have lost 5 pounds since the beginning of the month!

Ally

I had a delicious scramble for breakfast, courtesy of one of Austin’s food trailers!

Jessica

I was able to drag my lazy butt out of bed before work to squeeze in a 4 mile run! Feels good to have that under my belt already 🙂

Allison G

I went to a great yoga class this morning!

Gabrielle

I started medical school today! 🙂

Jaime Ramsay

Fun giveaway! Looking after my ever-adorable two year old niece while she has the chicken pox was my task for the day and playing games with her and chatting with her was delightful.

Mona

I cleaned out my car.

Kristine

I’m a community health nurse and today I get to take a patient to their first doctor’s appointment in years! I love helping connect people with much needed health care. 🙂

Julia

The best part about today is knowing that I only have two more days left until vacation!

DessertForTwo

OK, this sounds weird, but 1 good part of my day is that my boss is back from vacation. I know most people hate their bosses, but my boss is great.

Thanks for the giveaway 🙂

lisa

i had mcdonald’s for lunch and enjoyed every bite. 🙂

Jenny

I have the day off AND I went to Ulta and bought new hair products!! Yay!

Joyce L

This morning I found out that the soy milk I make my oatmeal breakfast in everyday went bad, so I quickly switched gears and made myself a toasted turkey breast, tomato, cheese, egg and dijon mustard sandwich~ such a treat!

lindsay

I spent the afternoon getting my finances in order after starting my new job. Feels good to have it all sorted out!

Jessica

I just found out that I’m having a boy!

Steph

I was sick all weekend and am FINALLY feeling better – that’s definitely something to be happy about!

ATalley

I did a little back to school shopping and a lotta house cleaning!

Ann

Supper Club!

Errign

Something good about my day? I did a yoga podcast with my fave teacher from back home this am, I met my new roomie and she doesn’t seem like a weirdo, and I’m off to running club.

Lea

The good for today was submitting my application at the local golden retriever rescue in hopes of getting a friend for my Lola!! Doggy fever is in the air!!

LauraD

My coworkers and I jammed out to 80s music today, all the while dancing around the office. Great fun!

Marie@feedingfive

Take 2. The best part of my day will be watching Dexter tonight with my husband. We’re on season 3 and it is the most addicting show I’ve ever watched!

briana

i’ve had a very productive monday, which is always a good thing!

Danielle Scholfield

Hey there Jenna, great site, love the latest fashion posts. Today was a great day cause my family is healthy and happy so there’s not much more I can ask for is there 🙂 Take care Jenna

Whitney @ My Life.My Heart. My Journey.

My day started with a sunrise run, and now I’m busy making it possible for students to afford to go to college!!!

April

I have the day off 🙂 which is fabulous!

Annette

I’m going on a date with my husband tonight!

Bruna

I let my english bulldog puppy lick my feet! gross but so cute

Amber from Girl with the Red Hair

My something good for the day is my super excited and happy puppy when I went home to feed and play with her at lunch 🙂

Anna

I made your delicious summer ratatouille yesterday and got to eat the leftovers today! And I got to go on a long bike ride in a new city! Keep the easy, quick, simple recipes coming- I love your site!

sweetkaroline

i had dessert after breakfast 🙂

yummy banana chocolate chip ‘muffins’ 😉

Nicole

Even though it has an incredibly rainy day here in RI, the best thing about my day so far was having fresh blueberries and soy yogurt after a kick-butt spin class!

Dawn

Awww, you’re so sweet!! Today I had an interview and scored a really sweet work gig for the next four months. Feeling pretty awesome.

Penny

I finished my new website, I took a nap, I ate chocolate…and later I will run, then read a book.
Sounds glorious, right? 🙂

krisine

perfect weather to enjoy a book on the front porch….and checking out my cute “merino cool” nails every time i turn a page.

Ashley G.

I was finally able to get into my classroom today and start unpacking and arranging everything. I love this time of year… I’m such a teacher nerd =)

Caroline

The sun after a heavy rain.

kaila @ healthy helper!

Something good about today: I had amazing eats! Everything was so delicious!

Michelle

I live in the Pacific Northwest and it is actually sunny today! This is a very, very good thing!!

Lauren Z.

My work day is flyin by! And this weekend I made Snickerdoodle Cupcakes from cookiesandcups.com and they were AWESOME! I am looking forward to some “not-back-to-school” clothes shopping for myself. 🙂

Kiah

some sweet cuddle-time with my pups 🙂

Sara Apperley

Today was awesome, I slept in till 11 and then followed my “morning” with grilled cheese made by my mom and a two hour nap 🙂

Jess

Scallops are defrosting in the fridge… can’t wait!

Alex

I completed my first successful day running dance camp! YAY!

Laura @ Backstage Balance

You’re such a sweetheart!
The most awesome part of my day is actually from two nights ago where I arranged for a theater full of people to sing happy birthday to an artist 🙂 Involved lots of slips of paper and “pass it on!” instructions. It was awesome!

Charles

My friend Vanessa took me to a new Greek restaurant in town for my birthday, which was Saturday. I’d call that good!

Emily

Today, I finally ordered the ukulele I have been waiting to buy! I am so excited for it to get here:)

Jill

My something good for today is that my husband is bringing home dinner! Sweet sweet relief in not having to cook tonight 🙂

Bess

My something good of the day is my visa to visit India next month arrived today. I’ve been wanting to go since age 5 (I even co-wrote a book called “IN INDIA” in first grade) so I cannot wait for this trip!

Renee R

Best thing about my day is that fiancee is going home early to take care of our pup and make me dinner since I have to work late:)

Michelle @ Turning Over a New Leaf

Something good about my day? Hmm.

I made it to work on time!

😉

And my kitchen is clean!!!!

Britney

I’m signing a new lease today! I’m so excited – I’ve been waiting for this for the past month.

Sumilove

I’m planning a surfing trip for my friends and myself this weekend. So excited!!

karen

the best thing today is taking a (short) break from work and checking out my favorite websites/blogs. thanks so much for the giveaway!!

Fran@ Broken Cookies Don't Count

After a weekend filled with parties and too much of the wrong things to eat, I got myself back on track today and I’m making preparations to have a Really good, healthy week!!

Jenni

I have been inspired and started my first beginner’s yoga class this morning. Great start to the day and week!

Linda

Dark chocolate lindt bar. *Yum*

Melody

Good thing about my day: It turns out I won’t be going blind after severely hurting my left eye! YAY! 😀

Alison G

I made your buttery whole wheat blueberry cake yesterday and it was DELICIOUS for breakfast this morning!

Kate20

I found my sunnies that had been missing for a week!

Tessa

Today I skipped the gym and am doing some much needed cleaning around my apartment. I wish I had gone to the gym instead! This is quite a workout 😉

Melinda

Great Giveaway! My something good for today is “finishing up painting & mowing grass at our housethat we are getting ready to put on the market” house remodeling is alot of hard work! Also, I’m excited to be headed back to our real home to relax and hopefully read a few books 🙂

Kelly

It’s still sunny and warm which means running and biking outside still!

Molly

I’m getting married next August and I found my wedding dress today!!!! <3

Karlee

something good about my day….my boyfriend is making me dinner, and i’m enjoying a glass of wine and reading blogs after a hard days of work!

Luci

The work day is done!

Carrie

I’m about to make ratatouille dinner using the recipe you wrote a few days ago, I’m so excited!!

Angela

The best thing about my day is it is my day off from work and I get to relax! Also I have some yummy taco soup in the crock pot that I am looking forward to!

kylie

the weather today is amazing!!!!!!!

Jamie J.

Well, I survived Monday and that’s a good thing!

courtenay

my 21 month old son told me he loved me for the first time today 🙂 🙂 🙂 it was amazing.

Kendall

I’m about to end my workday and head to yoga!

Keely

The best part of my day was discovering lendle, a website that allows for kindle book lending among strangers. Such a neat idea and a great find since I’ve been speeding through my books lately! I already borrowed my first book and I believe you recommended it- Gap Creek. Loving it so far and loving this beautiful weather we are having in Mississippi! Happy monday!

Anne

I had a lovely nap in the rain after work while my new kitten was asleep in my hand!

Sara

In light of a recent break up (re: 3 days ago), today I’ve been smiling because I have the most unbelievable friends and family a girl could ask for.

Geneva Gingerich

I love Amazon! Its….Amazing! lol

Lindsey

I finally got new bike tires and went for my first ride of the summer.

Lily

I took care of babies in the hospital nursery today…doesn’t get much better than newborn babies!

Casey

Today is good because after a long hard rainy Monday, I’m off to enjoy restaurant week in Boston!!

Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga

Something good = I just entered a photo of my daughter in an online photo contest. I love contests, giveaways, and “playing along” with this sort of stuff!

amy walters, aDESIGNdock

Jenna, how sweet are you?! Today, actually marks a fresh start in my life. I’m turning a new leaf…leaving the security of working at a design firm to work remotely for another designer, focusing more on writing and helping my sister take care of her new baby. So pumped 🙂

Wendy

Back to school…I started working today on getting my classroom ready for my new 2nd graders!

Amy

I am a teacher and I had a great first day back-to-school with my first graders!! I thought I would be totally wiped out at the end of the day, but I have enough energy for some outside time!!!

Melissa

YOU are so wonderful 🙂 Let’s see, something good about my day? The amazing 2 hour nap I had after being at work at 4:30 a.m.!!!

Kim L.

Great day! My oldest Little Darling started kindergarten today. I sat through a reading of The Kissing Hand and didn’t lose it!

Janine

Beautiful weather in Chicago and ice cream before lunch. Not a bad Monday!

Wendy

The humidity is finally gone!

shan

today marks my last week in the office before vacation 🙂 and i have grand plans to order a few kindle books for my trip, so fingers crossed for the gift cards!

p.s. i highly recommend both “the immortal life of henrietta lacks” and “room.” um, also the hunger games series if you haven’t tried that (quick, entertaining reads!)

kayleigh

the best parts of my day were my workout and cuddling with my dog on the couch!

Whitney

I’m embarking on a road trip to Montana with some great friends in less than 5 days! I’m out-of-my-skin excited!!

Carolyn

Getting ready for my last night of work before six off and a little vacation trip to Vancouver, BC!

Heather @ Bake, Run, Live

I made cookies! And it isn’t raining, which is a good thing (my yard is a swimming pool).

Micaela

I was planning to make some no-bake cookies today just because, and my roommate ended up having a frustrating day. I brought her some cookies and I was glad to have something to cheer her up when she needed it.

Rose

Today, my boss knew I had a pretty hectic Monday ahead of me so waiting on my desk for me when I got there was an iced coffee with SF vanilla, just the way I like it! That made my day awesome! 🙂

Emma

You’re too sweet! The prospect of buying some Kindle books I’ve been coveting is enough to make my day, but I’m especially excited to have a cookout with 7 of my best girlfriends from high school tonight, even in the rain we’re getting here in New England 🙂

Jen @ The Well Read Fish

The Thai chicken soup I made!

Rachel

I’m a Doctoral Student. Today I just received funding from the National Institutes of Health that will fund my dissertation research for the next 3 years!!!!

Kristen@ Random Ramblings

I’m a Speech-Language Pathologist… and today was the first day back to school (for staff)! It was so wonderful to see all my amazing co-workers after a summer apart. I’m so lucky to have a job I love! And I could definitely use an Amazon gift card for back-to-school supplies!!

Lesley

Thanks for the giveaway! I was always the nerd who was excited to have school start back up! I loved color coding my folders by subject and labeling everything, haha

Tara

Today, I stood up for myself. In a big way! Also, I’m grateful that there are still a few hours left in my evening, because I have a serious load of work to do!

diana@mymarblerye

eating a brownie!

meagan

I had a horrible day at work so my something good was when I got home and saw my doggie wagging her tail-super excited to see me 🙂 YAY

Raya

The best part of my day so far is when my new Core Fusion DVD (the Bootcamp one) arrived in the mail!! Ironically, I ordered it from Amazon, and also have my eye on their new DVD series coming out in a week or two. That gift card would go to good use for sure!! 🙂

Jill Stinson

I got my classroom all wrapped up and ready for the first day of school! 🙂 I’m a seventh grade reading teacher so the gift card would sure be nice! My bank account is not loving my book addiction so much!

Jasara

The best part of my day is actually about to happen- I am making the roasted beet and goat cheese quinoa that you posted last month (which I am completely obsessed with!)

Allison

Waking up with the sun peeking through the tree outside my window and smelling the fresh early morning air.

jeri

I almost through a temper tantrum I wanted to run my 7 miler so not-at-all. And of course, after mile one I felt like I could run forever.

Madison

I threw my back out at work the other day and today it stopped hurting! WIN!

Charity

I think what is good about my day is that it hasn’t really felt like a Monday! Well except when my alarm went off.

Kathleen

I discovered caramel macchiato cream for my iced coffee. Yum!!

Happy When Not Hungry

My hubby and I just bought a house and are moving in next weekend!

Camille

I made congo bars yesterday and still had some leftover to eat today. 🙂

Debra

It’s one day closer to the day I will meet my new baby girl….. due in a couple weeks!

Tracy

My good thing today was a 3:00 PM Pinkberry break! Delicious and definitely helped with the Monday blues.

Jennifer Blake

Enjoying the glorious sunshine with my three daughters before they start back to school tomorrow.

Katie

I got not one, but TWO pairs of shoes for fall today!

Erika

Best thing is that my husband travels thru the week ( every week:( but he’ll be home tonight when I’m off work. First time in months I’ve seen him on a Monday night:)

Kelly E

I am moving to Washington D.C. in the Fall and went suit shopping today-found some great, cheap jackets!!

Christina

The horrible fake brick in my master bedroom was torn down today. Yay new drywall!

yethryn

Today I get to have dinner with a friend I haven’t seen in three years. I’ve been looking forward to it since last week!

Amy K

Something good about today was that I got to take a nap! Some days it is the little things…haha

Jennifer L

Today I ran into an old friend!

erica

best part about today is that my back feels loosened up for the first time in YEARS (i’m sure mostly because of my awesome yoga class yesterday)!

Erin M

Something good about today…I did get to go back to school today. Not as a student, but as a teacher. Here’s to the beginning of a great school year!

laura t.

i finally got a hold of a copy of the violets of march, one of the books that you featured on your blog. its the perfect day to read (its been POURING allllll day) so ive been snuggling up on the couch and reading this book!

cianne

I’m wearing my favorite red lipstick which makes me feel awesome all day long!

Blaire

I had off today from work and spent the day relaxing and watching The Kardashians. It was glorious 🙂 Thanks for the giveaway!

Rachel

Long rainy day at work – but now cozy inside after a home-cooked dinner and going to enjoy some Netflix :).