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Young House Love » Giveaways » Fab Freebie: A Simplified New Year

| By John Petersik | December 27, 2010 | 1,274 Comments

Fab Freebie: A Simplified New Year

***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – scroll down for special discount and to see who won!***

If the words “simplify,” “organize,” “declutter” or “make more time for [blank]” will be showing up on your resolution list this year, boy do we have the giveaway for you. Simplify 101 provides all sorts of fun interactive tips and online workshops to help you achieve those goals, and this week a trio of you will win TWO free workshops.

Simpify 101 Giveaway

Our three winners can choose from any of the following workshops being held early next year: “Quick + Simple Clutter Control,” “How To Achieve Your Goals And Create A Life You Love,” “Organizing 101” and “It’s About Time: How To Have More Fun and Get More Done.” Oh and all of you can get a taste of Simplify 101’s helpful advice by downloading their free “How To Create A Command Central Binder” guide. We’ve also got a special discount ready to announce on Thursday, so check back for that in a few days. But enough chatter, here’s how to enter:

  • PRIZE: Your choice of any two Simplify 101 workshops being held in January or February.
  • TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “SIMPLIFY ME!” and…
  • BONUS QUESTION: … tell us how you’re looking to simplify, organize, declutter, or streamline your life in 2011. We’d love some great ideas for our own list of 2011 resolutions.
  • GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, December 29th at 8pm EST
  • NUMBER OF WINNERS: Three!
  • PRIZE SHIPS: Worldwide!
  • USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winners 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 morning for the announcement of our winner. Good luck…

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Before we announce our trio of winner, know that Simplify 101 is offering 15% off enrollment through January 3rd, 2011 with code SAVE15YHL at checkout. (Note: the “It’s About Time” workshop is currently offered at 20% Early Bird savings, so this 15% off can’t be combined with it)

On to our winners. The lucky three entrants that random.org chose are… Sarah Thimmes (who’s looking to organize her homeschool supplies and make more time for poetry writing), Kelsey R (who wants to really use her planner all year)and Tiffany (who just gave birth to baby girl on Christmas Eve. Wow!). Congrats!

Note: We weren’t paid or perk’d for hosting this giveaway, we just take them on to reward our lovely readers! See our Giveaway FAQs page for more info. Pics from Simplify 101.

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Comments

  1. Lindsey says

    December 27, 2010 at 5:51 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME!

    I am not yet sure how I’m going to do it, but my hope is to make more time to practice the piano. :) The “how to achieve your goals and create the life you love” workshop looks like a perfect place to start. :)

    Reply
  2. Marisa says

    December 27, 2010 at 5:53 pm

    Simplify ME!
    Everything in my home needs organizing! I’d love to start anywhere.

    Reply
  3. Stacey says

    December 27, 2010 at 5:53 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME!!

    In 2010, i had a 30 Before 30 List (turned 30 two weeks ago) and it really prioritized my goals and time. Now that the list is complete, I hope to create a 2011 resolution list that will help me do the same….and keep my blog going in a fun and inspirational way.

    The first item on my list is to GET ORGANIZED! And I have NO IDEA how to do it!

    Reply
  4. Stephanie S says

    December 27, 2010 at 5:54 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME

    I need to make my house manageable!!

    Reply
  5. Angie says

    December 27, 2010 at 5:54 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME!!!

    Reply
  6. Sarah says

    December 27, 2010 at 5:54 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME!

    I’m planning to simplify my finances by automating everything to the point that once a month I get a chunk of money that I can spend as I wish, and everything is else happens behind the scenes.

    Reply
  7. Margaret says

    December 27, 2010 at 5:55 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME!

    In 2011, I want to learn to GET RID OF IT! I have too much stuff in my house, but am not sure how to store/save/get rid/donate/trash/etc. all the non-essentials. This might be the push I need!

    Reply
  8. Connie says

    December 27, 2010 at 5:55 pm

    Simplify me! I am desperate to simplify my life- to keep only the things I need, to organize the things I have, and to find more time to do the things I want to be doing (reading, making artwork, trying new recipes) instead of the things I don’t (ironing, picking up my husband’s messes, grocery shopping)!

    Reply
  9. C.R.A.F.T. says

    December 27, 2010 at 5:56 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME :)

    I need help organizing lots of things in a small space!

    Reply
  10. Darlene W says

    December 27, 2010 at 5:57 pm

    Simplify Me!

    I need to simplify my schedule with the kids. We run non-stop, which can be exhausting. I’d like more time at home to work on projects or just take a simple afternoon to go shopping.

    Reply
  11. Cassie says

    December 27, 2010 at 5:57 pm

    Simplify Me!

    With a baby on the way (in 10 weeks) I am looking for any and every way to get our home & lives organized. Great timing for this giveaway :)

    Reply
  12. Joanna says

    December 27, 2010 at 5:57 pm

    Simplify me!

    My husband and I were married just a few months ago and both have a huge accumulation of unnecessary stuff. I’d like to tackle that giant pile of stuff and remove the extra “his” life and “my” life stuff to make room for more “our” life items.

    Reply
  13. Gina S. says

    December 27, 2010 at 5:59 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME!
    I need to because more organized because I have to take care of all of my parents finances.

    Reply
  14. Annie says

    December 27, 2010 at 5:59 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME

    I have a 2 year old with way too many toys, his room is at the top of my declutter/ organize list

    Reply
  15. Emily W says

    December 27, 2010 at 5:59 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME!

    I don’t know how I’m going to simplify. We’re starting a collection of boxes in our garage that’s for a spring yard sale. I have way too much stuff that I don’t use!

    Reply
  16. Sara says

    December 27, 2010 at 6:00 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME!

    Reply
  17. Cristy says

    December 27, 2010 at 6:00 pm

    Simplify me….

    I have big plans, and it all begins w 3 chicas clothes!

    Reply
  18. Jen says

    December 27, 2010 at 6:01 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME!

    I’d love to get my closets under control this year!

    Reply
  19. Carolyn says

    December 27, 2010 at 6:02 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME!!

    Reply
  20. Amy says

    December 27, 2010 at 6:03 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME!

    I’d like stop using my office/guest room as a dumping grounds. Time to declutter in 2011!

    Reply
  21. Laura says

    December 27, 2010 at 6:03 pm

    Simplify me!!!

    I need major help with toys. We don’t have a toy room in our house, so we have toys everywhere. While I am normally pretty organized, this is one area that I cannot figure out how to control, and it drives me insane!

    Reply
  22. Danielle says

    December 27, 2010 at 6:06 pm

    Simplify Me!

    My goal this year is to drastically reduce the contents of our home. I’m not getting down to 100 things, but, gosh, even if I donated 20% of the items in my kitchen, closed, and rest of my house, every single day would be so much easier!

    Reply
  23. Jenn L @ Peas and Crayons says

    December 27, 2010 at 6:07 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME!

    ohmygosh I need this in every aspect of my life ever. seriously! I’d love to streamline my kitchen but also be come less cluttery and disorganized overall.. and maybe kick my epic procrastination wars by getting 100% organized and more goal driven. haha just to name a few =)

    xoXOxo
    jenn

    Reply
  24. Sarah says

    December 27, 2010 at 6:08 pm

    Simplify Me!! Our college aged children spend less than a month in their bedrooms. I am looking to reorganize the things they may still want, and make a craft room for myself.

    Reply
  25. tricia says

    December 27, 2010 at 6:08 pm

    Simplify Me! After raising 7 children, my parents need have too much clutter! They need help!

    Reply
  26. Kathy says

    December 27, 2010 at 6:08 pm

    “SIMPLIFY ME!” Already have two major items on my get organized list:
    1. Create a better storage space in the closet under our stairs.
    2. Create a sewing/craft area in the closet of our spare room closet. Right now it’s the “don’t know where else to put it so let’s stick it in here” closet.

    I’d love to have some help on how to best do either or both of these projects.

    Reply
  27. Kristen says

    December 27, 2010 at 6:08 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME!!!

    I’m looking for a way to organize mail, receipts, and paper in general. Hope to get some tips if I win. :-)

    Reply
  28. Paige says

    December 27, 2010 at 6:08 pm

    Simplify me! This is a super duper prize! I love simplifying, organizaing and using things we have in a better, more efficient way. This year, as my husband and I prepare for our first baby, we’ll be doing just that in our computer room gone nursery! Thanks, Paige

    Reply
  29. jessica says

    December 27, 2010 at 6:08 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME!
    In 2010, I started living on my own for the first time. My goal in 2011 is to balance my time better so that I can take of care of work, home, and me in a more balanced way than has been occurring!

    Reply
  30. erin m. says

    December 27, 2010 at 6:09 pm

    What an amazing giveaway!!!

    SIMPLIFY ME! I am really looking to de-clutter in all areas of life, starting with my home. I want to organize, get rid of things I don’t use, need, or love, and create a space that I love and thrive in. I would love to win this giveaway!

    Reply
  31. Kristin says

    December 27, 2010 at 6:13 pm

    Simplify Me

    I need a new system for linens!!

    Reply
  32. Jessica says

    December 27, 2010 at 6:14 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME!!!

    Even before 2011 arrives, I have been working on looking at your blog less (difficult for me to pull myself away :) – and implementing the projects more. Right now I am whittling down on some old clutter, painting and refinishing my daughters room, and planning for the spare room overhaul.

    Thanks for making my home a nicer place to be!

    Reply
  33. anita says

    December 27, 2010 at 6:15 pm

    simplify me…please! :)

    Reply
  34. Taren says

    December 27, 2010 at 6:16 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME!!!

    Getting married soon, so need lots of organizing!!

    Reply
  35. Izzy says

    December 27, 2010 at 6:18 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME!

    Reply
  36. Emily W says

    December 27, 2010 at 6:19 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME!

    Reply
  37. ann says

    December 27, 2010 at 6:19 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME

    I’d love to organize my clothes better! Thanks.

    Reply
  38. Amber says

    December 27, 2010 at 6:19 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME

    I am hoping for a new organized 2011. My husband and I came back from Thanksgiving weekend to a completely flooded condo. We lost all of our belongings and there was nothing salvagable in our condo. We are trying to organize all the receipts for insurance, the contractor, the money, the rebuild and everything else involved. I know that I am unorganized and how much this would help my husband out. Our first wedding anniversary is on Sunday and this would be great to start the year out since it didn’t end all that well.

    Amber

    (We have been using your website a ton for ideas on what to do for our house since it is now just studs)

    Reply
  39. Kristen says

    December 27, 2010 at 6:19 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME!

    Reply
  40. Erin says

    December 27, 2010 at 6:20 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME!

    Two new rules for our house:

    1. If we bring something in, something must go (aka post it on CL or donate it)

    2. If an item hasn’t been used in 6 months, it must be either donated or sold. No exceptions!

    Reply
  41. Sheri says

    December 27, 2010 at 6:20 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME PLEASE!!!

    I’d love to time manage me whole life a little more, these workshops sound fabulous.

    Reply
  42. Sue says

    December 27, 2010 at 6:21 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME!

    Reply
  43. Lana says

    December 27, 2010 at 6:22 pm

    Simplify Meee! My organization is a work in progress
    : – )

    Reply
  44. Sherri says

    December 27, 2010 at 6:22 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME!

    I don’t know where to start… I have bought so many apps for the many gadgets I have but sadly, I’m a paper and pen girl at heart. But how to go back to paper, and where to start! EEEKS!

    Happy New Year!

    Reply
  45. Brandi @ GiveSomeHAPPY says

    December 27, 2010 at 6:23 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME!

    Moving into 2011 I’m looking to simplify my life all the way around – life, home, work and then some.

    Reply
  46. Kristina says

    December 27, 2010 at 6:24 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME!

    I need to organize my bonus room, garage, and important documents and bills.

    Reply
  47. KImberly says

    December 27, 2010 at 6:25 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME!

    I hope to get organized in many areas:
    *finances = all bills paid through visa which is paid off monthly. One bill to pay, plus we get miles.
    *kids art/schoolwork = got open-front frames for easy switch-outs of current work, plus big three ring binders with sheet protectors for keepers. Need solutions for 3D objects.
    *stream of paperwork = need solution for incoming bills, pending homework/permission slips, etc…
    *office/playroom = hoping to get Ikea Expedit bookcase w/ baskets to store everything in this multi-use space.

    Reply
  48. Janel says

    December 27, 2010 at 6:25 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME!
    Oooo that word “organize” gets me excited! As I enter my 2nd full year of being self-employed, I could use some work organizing my work-from-home life! I’d love to have working from home be, well, less work!

    Reply
  49. Emily L. says

    December 27, 2010 at 6:26 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME!! We are desperately trying to organize our house of us, our 9 year old, two 13 year old dogs and possibly adding to our brood next year. We are both (though he would never admit this) pack rats and don’t have a ton of extra time to spend organizing. We could DEFINITELY use some extra help! :)

    Reply
  50. megan says

    December 27, 2010 at 6:27 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME!
    I would love to organize my room better since it is in time for a make over. and I just started as a college professor this past fall. and i would like to learn ways to simplify and organize my work responsibilities. I want to avoid unnecessary stress in my personal and work lives! :)

    -megan

    Reply
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