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Young House Love » Giveaways » Fab Freebie: Magnesium

| By John Petersik | June 25, 2012 | 6,163 Comments

Fab Freebie: Magnesium

***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!***

Wow. You guys are a lot more opinionated about the periodic table than I had assumed. Anyways, random.org selected the winner of this giveaway as… Andi W. (who likes Sodium for all of the salty snacks it provides, but admitted “My inner nerd wants to vote adamantium.”) Congrats Andi!

Hold onto your seats, chemistry nerds. We’re giving away some magnesium this week. It’s coming in the form of Oreck’s latest and lightest-weight upright vacuum ever – the Magnesium. In fact, at less than 8lbs it weighs in at about half the poundage of an ordinary upright. Not to mention its skinny but strong frame slides naturally under furniture and other hard-to-reach dust bunny havens. Oreck’s also throwing in the Ultimate Handheld Vac to round out your cleaning repertoire – and to boost the prize value to nearly $600!

Oreck Magnesium Giveaway

  • PRIZE: An Oreck Magnesium upright vacuum and the Oreck Ultimate Handheld Vac (a $599 value).
  • TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “Mg ME!” and tell us…
  • BONUS QUESTION: … (you ready for this?) what’s your favorite element on the periodic table? Are you a big fan of Oxygen because of the whole breathing thing? Or Sodium because you’re a salty food addict? Or perhaps good ol’ Au & Ag (aka Gold and Silver)?
  • GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, June 27th at 8pm EST or at 10,000 entries (whichever comes first)
  • NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
  • DISCOUNT: 15% off any Oreck product with code YOUNGHOUSELOVE (valid through July 9, excludes sale or refurbished items)
  • PRIZE SHIPS: The United States (although we do try to wrangle as many international giveaways as possible)
  • 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 Oreck.

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  1. Avatar for Sarah EdwardsSarah Edwards says

    June 25, 2012 at 2:50 pm

    Mg ME!

    I like Neon, just because it’s fun!

    Reply
    • Avatar for BonnieBonnie says

      June 25, 2012 at 8:42 pm

      Mg me! I like carbon just because.

    • Avatar for Laura BethLaura Beth says

      June 26, 2012 at 8:53 am

      Mg Me!! We need a new one and I’ve been eyeing this one!

  2. Avatar for meerasedaimeerasedai says

    June 25, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    Mg ME!

    As a huge nerd, I’m going to have to go with Zn because I work with proteins for which zinc is a necessary metal!

    Reply
  3. Avatar for Aylon P,Aylon P, says

    June 25, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    Mg Me!

    My favorite’s Neon. In 8th grade each student was assigned an element and we had to report on them, and answer by element name during attendance. Plus Neon’s awesome! A noble gas that lights up. Can’t beat it.

    Reply
  4. Avatar for KellyKelly says

    June 25, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    Mg me! I would have to say Silver….I’m a big fan of silver/gray everything!

    Reply
  5. Avatar for beccabecca says

    June 25, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    mg me.

    kyrptonite??

    Reply
  6. Avatar for SarahSarah says

    June 25, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    Mg ME! I think I’ll have to go with Oxygen since I like breathing so much.

    Reply
  7. Avatar for LainaLaina says

    June 25, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    Mg ME! Hmmmm…I’m having terrible flashbacks of high school chemistry right about now, but I guess I’ll have to go with that old standby, OXYGEN. I’m slightly partial to breathing. :o)

    Reply
  8. Avatar for GretaGreta says

    June 25, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    Mg ME! Li Lithium because it allows me to have a computer, hybrid car and cell phone! ;)

    Reply
  9. Avatar for sarahsarah says

    June 25, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    Mg Me!

    My favorite element is Ch (chocolate!)

    Reply
  10. Avatar for LindsayLindsay says

    June 25, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    Mg ME! Since oxygen is pretty important in life, I guess that would be my pick for favorite

    Reply
  11. Avatar for KristinKristin says

    June 25, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    Mg ME!!
    My favorite element is potassium… because I love bananas and that’s one of the few I always remembered!

    Reply
  12. Avatar for LaurenLauren says

    June 25, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    Mg ME…definitely Ununtrium (uut)..duh?!

    Reply
  13. Avatar for Shell LiShell Li says

    June 25, 2012 at 2:54 pm

    Mg Me! Einsteinium!

    Reply
  14. Avatar for Andrea in KSAndrea in KS says

    June 25, 2012 at 2:54 pm

    Mg ME!

    I don’t have a favorite element. I was terrible at chemistry.

    Reply
  15. Avatar for HollyHolly says

    June 25, 2012 at 2:54 pm

    Mg ME!!!

    I’ll go with “Co = Cobalt” since I like the color Cobalt Blue, haha!!

    Reply
  16. Avatar for christychristy says

    June 25, 2012 at 2:54 pm

    Mg me!

    Reply
  17. Avatar for DONNADONNA says

    June 25, 2012 at 2:54 pm

    What a great giveaway! Crazy, I know…but I LOVE to vacuum!
    I’m an AG gal all the way!

    Reply
  18. Avatar for bacurriebacurrie says

    June 25, 2012 at 2:54 pm

    Sodium! Got to have my salt!

    Reply
  19. Avatar for AbbeyAbbey says

    June 25, 2012 at 2:54 pm

    Mg me!!!

    I myself am a HUGE fan of gold (Ag?):)

    Reply
  20. Avatar for GinnyGinny says

    June 25, 2012 at 2:54 pm

    Mg ME!
    Bonus Question: Helium!

    Reply
  21. Avatar for KelsiKelsi says

    June 25, 2012 at 2:54 pm

    Mg Me!
    Never really pondered it, but I’d probably have to go with Oxygen… can’t really go wrong with it. Plus, it’s one of my favorite excuses for being plant obsessed. Clean air, anyone?!

    Reply
  22. Avatar for LindsayLindsay says

    June 25, 2012 at 2:54 pm

    “Mg ME!!!!!”

    Favorite Element on the Periodic table? Pt – Platinum!

    Reply
  23. Avatar for SarahSarah says

    June 25, 2012 at 2:54 pm

    Mg ME!

    Sulfur will be my choice for this exercise. I like that it’s represented by my initial – S – and when living in Yellowstone Park, there was something strangely comforting about the smell of sulfur driving past some of the park’s geothermal features. I knew when I passed the Mud Volcano are in the Hayden Valley, I was almost home.

    Reply
  24. Avatar for WehafWehaf says

    June 25, 2012 at 2:54 pm

    I’m going to go with Carbon; I am a carbon-based life-form, after all.

    Reply
  25. Avatar for StephanieStephanie says

    June 25, 2012 at 2:54 pm

    Mg ME!

    Great giveaway, and so necessary with a toddler in tow. :)

    I’m gonna say my favorite element is Co(balt)–cuz it’s such a purty color. (Though I was tempted to go with Na!)

    Reply
  26. Avatar for MeganMegan says

    June 25, 2012 at 2:55 pm

    Mg me!

    Reply
  27. Avatar for LibbyLibby says

    June 25, 2012 at 2:55 pm

    Mg ME!! My favorite element is NEON right now… just like the hot pink shirt I am wearing for my birthday today! :)

    Reply
    • Avatar for AmandaAmanda says

      June 26, 2012 at 12:51 pm

      Happy Birthday, Libby!!!!!! :D

      Now, can I borrow your hot pink shirt when you’re done wearing it? We have a gender reveal to do on Saturday….it’s a girl! :)

  28. Avatar for Kathy PH in LHKathy PH in LH says

    June 25, 2012 at 2:55 pm

    Mg ME!! please, please, please…

    gold and silver are always nice and oxygen is necessary, but loves me some salt (she says as she finishes off a ham sammie and Cheetos?)

    Reply
  29. Avatar for SarahNSarahN says

    June 25, 2012 at 2:55 pm

    Mg me!!

    My favorite element is helium because of the whole balloon thing.

    Reply
  30. Avatar for AndreaAndrea says

    June 25, 2012 at 2:55 pm

    Mg Me! ….um…. hardest bonus question ever.

    Reply
  31. Avatar for Suzanne ASuzanne A says

    June 25, 2012 at 2:55 pm

    Mg ME please! I would have to say my favorite element is Ne for neon – really digging the bright yellows and pinks right now in design (& in fashion too). Love your site – you both are brilliant!

    Reply
  32. Avatar for StefanieStefanie says

    June 25, 2012 at 2:55 pm

    Mg Me!

    BR – Bromine… because it sounds like a nickname I’d give to a pal.

    Reply
  33. Avatar for Kelly MKelly M says

    June 25, 2012 at 2:55 pm

    Mg ME
    # 10 Ne for Neon because it’s the latest trend in fashion this Summer :)

    Reply
  34. Avatar for JenJen says

    June 25, 2012 at 2:55 pm

    Mg Me! Definitely gold and silver–I love me some jewelry!

    Reply
  35. Avatar for KellyKelly says

    June 25, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    Mg ME! I like “K” because I love bananas :)

    Reply
  36. Avatar for RebeccaRebecca says

    June 25, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    Mg ME! I think oxygen is probably the most important one! LOL not a science major, but my day wouldn’t be good without it!

    Reply
  37. Avatar for ElaineElaine says

    June 25, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    Mg ME!

    Reply
  38. Avatar for Jessica AstaritaJessica Astarita says

    June 25, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    Mg ME…feeling stupid now that I don’t remember any of this science stuff from high school.

    Reply
  39. Avatar for JohannaJohanna says

    June 25, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    Mg ME!

    I’m a fan of Potassium–always tricky as “K”! :)

    Reply
  40. Avatar for KarminaKarmina says

    June 25, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    Mg ME! I like K as in potassium and Karmina (my name)!

    Reply
  41. Avatar for AliciaAlicia says

    June 25, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    Mg ME! My favorite element is Aluminum. My husband’s name is Alex, and someone once pointed out that he and I together make AL2 or Aluminum. I know it’s dorky, but it’s something we’ve gone with ever since then.

    Reply
  42. Avatar for MollyMolly says

    June 25, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    MG ME!!!

    Good ol’ oxygen is my favorite :)

    Reply
  43. Avatar for AnnAnn says

    June 25, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    Mg me!

    Reply
  44. Avatar for michelemichele says

    June 25, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    Mg Me!

    I’m going with magnesium as my favorite element in hopes the fates will smile on my choice and award me a new vacuum!

    Reply
  45. Avatar for SarahSarah says

    June 25, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    Mg me!

    Oxygen? Nah! Au, please! :)

    –Oddly enough I’ve been squirreling money away for a new vaccum. please,please,please pick me!!! :)

    Reply
  46. Avatar for Sarah M.Sarah M. says

    June 25, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    MG Me!

    Reply
  47. Avatar for Aimee C.Aimee C. says

    June 25, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    Mg ME! My favorite element is Neon!

    Reply
  48. Avatar for MaryMary says

    June 25, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    Mg ME! I am a big fan of Oxygen, in fact, I just can’t live without!!! lol

    Reply
  49. Avatar for KarenKaren says

    June 25, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    Mg ME! Uup on the chart (upupentium) because it’s a cute name and I have no idea what it is….Why be predictable, I say!

    Reply
  50. Avatar for HannaHanna says

    June 25, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    Mg ME!

    Cu, because I like copper in just about any form, oxidized or polished. In jewelry, on a roof, used to make a bathtub, in turquoise… copper is gorgeous.

    Reply
    • Avatar for RenaRena says

      June 25, 2012 at 3:23 pm

      Mg ME!

      Carbon, for it’s ubiquity!

    • Avatar for Andrea MeyerAndrea Meyer says

      June 25, 2012 at 3:34 pm

      Mg ME!!!!

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