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Young House Love » Giveaways » Fab Freebie: Merry Maxx-mas

| By John Petersik | November 29, 2010 | 5,785 Comments

Fab Freebie: Merry Maxx-mas

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

You know we love a deal. Especially around the holidays when it’s so easy to bleed money. Which is why we’re psyched to have two of our favorite discount stores, T.J. Maxx and Marshalls, here to help us kick off the whole holiday shopping scene by handing over two $50 gift cards that can be spent on gifts, festive seasonal decor, or whatever else tickles your fancy.

TJMaxx Xmas Stuff

We’ve always loved snagging cheap finds for our house at both stores – like the nailhead trimmed ottoman in our bedroom (from T.J. Maxx) and just about every pillow in our den (from Marshalls).

TJMaxx Our House

But enough about us. Here’s how you can enter to win one of the two gift cards that are up for grabs:

  • PRIZE: A $50 gift card good at T.J. Maxx and Marshalls
  • TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “MAXX ME!” and…
  • BONUS QUESTION: …let’s talk about holiday shopping lists. What’s on the top of your list for yourself? And what are you most excited to be giving?
  • GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, December 1st at 8pm EST
  • NUMBER OF WINNERS: Two
  • PRIZE SHIPS: The 48 contiguous United States
  • 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 Thursday morning for the announcement of our winner. Good luck…

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And our two very lucky winners (as selected by random.org) are… Anna (who’s got her eye on boots for herself and a globe for her bro) and Kellie C (who’s looking forward to the painting and wainscoting being gifted by her husband) Congrats you two!

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 T.J. Maxx and Marshalls.

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Comments

  1. Leslie Knight says

    December 1, 2010 at 1:16 pm

    “MAXX ME!”

    The only thing I want for Christmas is money. Boring, but I am determined to pay down some debt and save money. Guess that makes me an adult.

    As far as what to give, I am excited to go shopping with my husband for gifts for children in foster care. So fun to buy lots of toys!

    Reply
  2. KM says

    December 1, 2010 at 1:18 pm

    MAXX ME!!!

    Reply
  3. Amber O. says

    December 1, 2010 at 1:19 pm

    MAXX ME! I’m giving my husband a bunch of Oregon Ducks gear that I know he’ll love. And I know this sounds tacky, but the item at the top of my list is a garbage disposal!

    Reply
  4. Mrs. Carioca says

    December 1, 2010 at 1:19 pm

    MAXX ME!

    I would like to get a lens for my camera. I’m most excited to give my husband a set of dishes I am making.

    Reply
  5. Tara S says

    December 1, 2010 at 1:19 pm

    Maxx Me!!

    This is my 10 month old daughter’s frist christmas. We are just so excited to enjoy the holidays with her. I think the grandparents will be spoiling her a little.

    Reply
  6. karyn says

    December 1, 2010 at 1:20 pm

    MAXX ME Please! I have both stores within a 1/2 mile of my house!

    Reply
  7. Paige says

    December 1, 2010 at 1:21 pm

    MAXX ME!

    Top on my list: an old antique-looking ladder to hang my sofa throws on each rung.

    Favorite gift for other people: went to Kathmandu, Nepal a few weeks back to shoot a short film with my husband and we did all our xmas shopping there in their markets! Excited about everything we got–but mostly the SUPER cheap pashmina’s for my mom, sister & sister-in-law…

    Reply
  8. Dave says

    December 1, 2010 at 1:27 pm

    Maxx me!

    I’m hoping for bedside lamps and a model airplane kit. I’m excited about my girlfriend’s present, but I can’t tell you what it is because she reads this blog!

    Reply
  9. Tara M says

    December 1, 2010 at 1:27 pm

    Maxx Me!

    I got a sewing machine for my birthday last month so I am excited to treat myself to fabrics and accessories for christmas!!

    My husband and I bought our first flat screen tv for each other.

    Reply
  10. Shoshana says

    December 1, 2010 at 1:36 pm

    MAXX ME! I don’t have any items on my own list, but I love to find the perfect gift for other people! I have my eye on several die cast model cars for my motor-head fiance, and some vintage fly fishing prints for my Dad. Yay holidays!!

    Reply
  11. Katie B says

    December 1, 2010 at 1:43 pm

    MAXX ME!

    At the top of my list is an Hutch, Lamps, I just bought renovated my first house, Ican finally move in but have so many things left to buy, I thought the worst was over, but the shopping never ends!

    I’m most excited about giving my parents a gourmet meal, cooked by myself in the house they helped me renovate for 6 months, since money is tight after that, I hope they appreciate the little things I can do to express appreciation!

    Reply
  12. Grace says

    December 1, 2010 at 1:51 pm

    MAXX ME!

    Reply
  13. Anne says

    December 1, 2010 at 1:53 pm

    MAXX ME! Love, Love, Love TJ Maxx and Marshalls. I am excited to buy toys for my kids, and since I get to play with them, too, they are kind of like gifts for me, as well.

    Reply
  14. Trilby Cox says

    December 1, 2010 at 1:56 pm

    MAXX ME!!

    The only thing on my list this year is a cozy fleece robe from Victoria’s Secret.

    However, I’m so excited to be giving my boys a Wii this year – so we can not only play fun family games, but also watch all our favorite movies on Netflix instantly on our tv! Because let’s face it, it’s just not very fun to cuddle around a computer screen in the kitchen, watching movies…

    Reply
  15. chelsea says

    December 1, 2010 at 1:56 pm

    MAXX ME!!

    I am buying myself a blog2print book of our entries for 2009. My blog is more like a family journal, and really it is just giving me the incentive to get ‘er done!

    Reply
  16. Candi says

    December 1, 2010 at 1:57 pm

    MAXX ME!! Top of my list is a good point and shoot camera, since mine broke a few months back…:(

    Reply
  17. Heather says

    December 1, 2010 at 2:01 pm

    MAXX ME!!
    This would be a great Christmas gift for myself!

    Reply
  18. Heather says

    December 1, 2010 at 2:02 pm

    MAXX ME!!!!! (please)
    I am most looking forward to giving my 2 year old daughter the doll house I found at the Goodwill store while donating a few bags of outgrown clothes. She is going to flip!

    Reply
  19. Jennifer says

    December 1, 2010 at 2:04 pm

    MAXX ME, I am most excited about making one of my co-workers a pre-made scrapbook. Shes not the craftiest person, and I am- so I know she will appreciate it!

    Reply
  20. Dilvia Teixeira says

    December 1, 2010 at 2:08 pm

    MAXX ME!! I want a Nikon D3100 camera.

    Reply
  21. Shannon says

    December 1, 2010 at 2:14 pm

    MAXX ME!
    I love Christmas shopping for my mom. My husband is getting a shop vac this year (wooo hooo!). :)

    Reply
  22. Jenn Wiley says

    December 1, 2010 at 2:17 pm

    MAXX ME! Pretty please!

    for me I want a new chair for my living room!

    For others, I have been saving for an entire year to take my fiance to a car show in California. the other side of the county! I cannot wait to see his face when he opens the tickets on christmas morning!

    Reply
  23. Brooke says

    December 1, 2010 at 2:17 pm

    MAXX ME! :D

    Reply
  24. Katie says

    December 1, 2010 at 2:19 pm

    MAXX ME!

    I can’t wait to give the game Apples to Apples for Kids to my nephew, he keeps wanting to play my adult version!

    Reply
  25. sarah says

    December 1, 2010 at 2:20 pm

    MAXX ME!
    The only thing on my list is a hose reel on wheels…one of those things I would never buy myself but really would be useful!

    Reply
  26. Crystal C says

    December 1, 2010 at 2:21 pm

    MAXX Me!

    I’d love to get the new Limited Edition red Wii, but I’m most excited about going home to spend time with my family.

    Reply
  27. Susan says

    December 1, 2010 at 2:26 pm

    MAXX ME! I’m asking for a pair of Tom’s so I’m really excited about possibly getting those. As for giving, I’m planning to try my hand at sewing, so we’ll see if I can create a few neat things to give away … here’s hoping!

    Reply
  28. Amy Pollaci says

    December 1, 2010 at 2:33 pm

    MAXX ME, please!

    We just sold our NYC apt, so for Christmas I’d love a new apartment to move into before our first baby arrives in February!

    I’m very excited to give my husband a quilt I am hand-making from the many t-shirts we both have from our alma mater.

    Reply
  29. Jessica says

    December 1, 2010 at 2:38 pm

    MAXX ME!

    I am hoping for a new handbag. Clothes I can buy at consignment stores or on ebay, but I never can seem to part with enough money to buy a lovely handbag. Hopefully my husband will be a little more comfortable loosening the purse strings!

    I am most excited to give my husband his gifts, a splurge on clipless pedals for his bike (his hobby). He’s going to be so surprised!

    Reply
  30. Anna says

    December 1, 2010 at 2:40 pm

    MAXX ME! This Christmas I am most excited to be giving my husband a sweet print from Vol.25 that reads, “Wherever we are together, that is home,” as we prepare to pick up and move and he prepares to begin another round of home renovations. What I most look forward to receiving is… a BABY! Our first baby is due in February and all I want for Christmas is 2 more months of good health (okay, and maybe some elastic waist pants).

    Reply
  31. Kim C says

    December 1, 2010 at 2:42 pm

    MAXX ME!

    At the top of my Christmas list is a day at the SPA! I am most excited about not having to give as many gifts this year. Made the decision to downsize Christmas and upsize 2011!

    Reply
  32. Jayne says

    December 1, 2010 at 2:44 pm

    MAXX ME!

    I’m wanting to purchase some sort of office organization system and look forward to giving a friend the VS version of a fragrance that smells like her fav designer fragrance!

    Reply
  33. Kristina says

    December 1, 2010 at 2:45 pm

    MAXX ME!!

    I’m just excited to spend time with my new in-laws!

    Reply
  34. Shannon says

    December 1, 2010 at 2:48 pm

    MAXX ME, pretty please!

    I’m a complete Maxxinista and would love to use the fabulous gift certificate to purchase some picture frames and pillows!

    Reply
  35. KC says

    December 1, 2010 at 2:49 pm

    MAXX ME!!!
    Nothing at the top of my list. I guess I need to make one…

    Reply
  36. Lisa S says

    December 1, 2010 at 2:51 pm

    MAXX ME!

    I’m really hoping for a Kindle this year! I’m most excited about all the gifts I give for xmas cuz I try my best to make it great and useful for the recipient. My nephew is getting something way cute this year though…Mr. Food Plate & Dinosaur silverware.

    Reply
  37. Susy Manduley says

    December 1, 2010 at 2:52 pm

    maxx me! I’m excited for a couple of days off to spend with my husband.

    Reply
  38. Ro says

    December 1, 2010 at 2:53 pm

    “MAXX ME!”

    Last time I didnt enter because I was all ” Im late no one in the 5K’s is gonna win!” And someone DID! so serves me right.

    I want more white towels. I have a serious towel habit. and pillows. I like pillows.

    RO
    http://randomroro.blogspot.com

    Reply
  39. Katherine Cunningham says

    December 1, 2010 at 2:53 pm

    MAXX ME!

    i bought myself a new rug for Christmas and I am waiting for it to arrive!

    I am excited about giving my dad some wine glassed that he has been wanting

    Reply
  40. Kathryn says

    December 1, 2010 at 2:54 pm

    MAXX ME!

    I’m excited about my husband’s reaction to the Kinect for Xbox he’s getting.

    I’m excited about receiving a waffle iron. It’s the little things!

    Reply
  41. Kerry says

    December 1, 2010 at 2:58 pm

    MAXX ME! I’m having a tough time coming up with creative gifts this year! Though this list of postings is terrific to spur my ideas. I did get my sis (poor college student) a pair of Frye boots she’s been drooling over for years…

    Reply
  42. Michelle McClure says

    December 1, 2010 at 3:05 pm

    MAXX ME!!

    I’m looking forward to receiving a gift certificate to Blurb, so that I can print out my family blog into a book for future reading!

    Reply
  43. Allison U. says

    December 1, 2010 at 3:21 pm

    MAXX ME!

    Reply
  44. Lindsey says

    December 1, 2010 at 3:23 pm

    MAXX Me!

    My husband and I bought ourselves a new dyson vacuum for Xmas. Now we’re fighting over who gets to use it! Needless to say we absolutely love it, but could use the gift cards to buy some less practical gifts for each other.

    Reply
  45. Chassity says

    December 1, 2010 at 3:24 pm

    MAXX Me!
    I saw the silver reindeer at Marshall’s over the weekend and wanted them so bad! Hoping to win so I can go back and get them.
    Would love to get new carpeting in my house for Christmas and can’t wait for Santa to give my daughter the Barbie Dream House that she’s been begging for!

    Reply
  46. Caryn says

    December 1, 2010 at 3:24 pm

    MAXX ME! Now that I have kids, their gifts are the most exciting — an instrument set for my little drummer 1 year old boy and a doll for my 3 year old “little mommy” girl.

    Reply
  47. Sarah says

    December 1, 2010 at 3:30 pm

    MAXX ME, por favor!

    I’m most excited to give my boyfriend a stove top grill and a 12 pack of prime steaks for xmas. (What’s creepy is that there’s an advertisement for it below this box)

    I’m hoping most for a pretty new Kindle case!

    Reply
  48. Haley Snyder says

    December 1, 2010 at 3:31 pm

    Maxx me!

    Reply
  49. Wendy says

    December 1, 2010 at 3:31 pm

    MAXX ME!

    On the top of the list is a nice pair of warm house slippers. I’m hoping that I also get some cool cat socks! :)

    Reply
  50. Michelle W says

    December 1, 2010 at 3:35 pm

    MAXX ME! I bought myself a white artificial Christmas tree for Christmas as I’ve always wanted one… Now I need to find a tinsel one!

    Reply
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