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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. Anna H. says

    November 29, 2010 at 1:53 pm

    MAXX ME!!!! I would love a craft room in the basement. I am really excited to give my daughter a play kitchen in her new play room! It’s an old, old one that we are going to paint candy apple red and get new knobs for. :) Yea for crafts!

    Reply
  2. Amy Marie B says

    November 29, 2010 at 1:53 pm

    MAXX ME!

    I don’t have any particular wish for this Christmas, I am just excited to be getting a few little things from the hubby. For the past few years we opted to forego presents to each other, since I didn’t have a job. Now we’re back to dual income, so we set a price limit for each other for smaller things. I always love seeing what he comes up with!

    As far as excited for giving, my boisterous little 18 month old son loves making noise and finding the beat, so I found him a junior sized drum set… he’s going to love it! I can’t wait to see him play!

    Reply
  3. Melissa says

    November 29, 2010 at 1:53 pm

    MAXX ME!
    I love giving gifts to my nephew, he gets so excited.

    Reply
  4. Jamie says

    November 29, 2010 at 1:53 pm

    Maxx me! We’re giving (hopefully) our first family picture with the new baby.

    Reply
  5. Kimberly R. says

    November 29, 2010 at 1:54 pm

    MAXX ME!
    and what I really want is a new magnetic bulletin board to hang up in my kitchen (sounds lame, but there are some cute ones out there). And what I am most excited about giving…well I have some sweet neices who are going to love their gifts!

    Reply
  6. Emily says

    November 29, 2010 at 1:54 pm

    MAXX ME!

    I really want to buy more Christmas decoration for our HUGE 10 foot tree that is jammed into our dining room. AND, I cant wait to give my husband the record player I bought for him!

    Reply
  7. Stephanie says

    November 29, 2010 at 1:54 pm

    MAXX ME :)

    I’m a recent college grad with a new job! I need work clothes!!! And of course I can never get enough throw pillows!! I’m most excited about the gift I’m giving my dad! Going in with my sisters to give him a gift card to get his ’63 Ford Galaxy reupholstered! :)

    Reply
  8. Tiffany S. says

    November 29, 2010 at 1:54 pm

    MAXX ME. I need new shoes!!!!

    Reply
  9. Meg says

    November 29, 2010 at 1:54 pm

    MAXX MEEEEEEEE!

    Reply
  10. Emily W. says

    November 29, 2010 at 1:54 pm

    Maxx me!

    I’m hoping for a Silhouette SD to assist me in all my crafty endeavors! ;-)

    Reply
  11. Megan says

    November 29, 2010 at 1:54 pm

    Maxx me, please!

    I am hoping to receive lots of fun bike accessories for my new bike and am making pillows for each set of grandparents. It will have my grandma and grandpa’s silhouettes with a heart stitched on the face of the pillow. Something useful and meaningful!

    Reply
  12. Susan Fudge @ Retro Restyling says

    November 29, 2010 at 1:54 pm

    MAXX ME! I know it probably sounds lame, but I never request anything for myself on Christmas because my kids always come first. I guess if I had to I would say clothes because I desperately need some. My 5 year old boy has played drums since he was 2 and this year Santa has bought him a new drum set (this is his third set) so we are pretty excited about that. Thank God for craigslist. We would have never been able to afford a new one. Haven’t figured out what to get the older boy yet.

    Reply
  13. lindsay says

    November 29, 2010 at 1:54 pm

    MAXX ME!

    Reply
  14. Megan says

    November 29, 2010 at 1:54 pm

    MAXX ME!

    I’m hoping for an External Hard Drive so I can download all my videos from South Africa this past summer without using all the space on my computer.

    I’m most excited to be giving a DIY silhouette collage of my nephews and a place holder for the future kiddo.

    Reply
  15. Christina says

    November 29, 2010 at 1:54 pm

    MAXX ME!!!

    For me… new wooden blinds for the 20+ windows in my house.

    For everyone else, I am excited to give homemade gifts this year. From spiced rum to necklaces, everything will be made lovingly by me.

    Reply
  16. Stefanie says

    November 29, 2010 at 1:54 pm

    MAXX ME! I was just there yesterday and scoped out a storage bench I want, but too $$.

    I am really excited to be giving picture books of my daughter’s first year to all my family members.

    Reply
  17. Lindsey says

    November 29, 2010 at 1:54 pm

    Maxx Me!

    I was at TJ Maxx yesterday picking up some new stockings, but I could totally go back and buy the rest of their holiday decor!

    Reply
  18. Wendy says

    November 29, 2010 at 1:54 pm

    “MAXX ME!”

    Most excited to get: closet organizers
    Most excited to give: handmade playhouse for my kids (that i will hopefully finish in time!!)

    Reply
  19. Christie says

    November 29, 2010 at 1:54 pm

    MAXX ME!!!!!!!

    Reply
  20. Leah says

    November 29, 2010 at 1:55 pm

    MAXX ME!…please. At the top of my list is a new pair of boots. I’m using a bobbypin to get the zipper up and down on the ones I have now. Yea, its time for a new pair.

    Reply
  21. wei says

    November 29, 2010 at 1:55 pm

    MAXX ME, I want a headboard~

    Reply
  22. Denise says

    November 29, 2010 at 1:55 pm

    MAXX ME!

    Reply
  23. KAYLA says

    November 29, 2010 at 1:55 pm

    MAXX ME!

    Reply
  24. Meredith Smith says

    November 29, 2010 at 1:55 pm

    MAXX MEEEEE PLEASEEEEEEEE!!! Best stores ever!!!!
    Bonus: What’s on the top of your list for yourself? Hunter Boots!
    And what are you most excited to be giving?
    Flip cams to my mother- and sister- in-law for taking videos of our 1 year old neice!

    Reply
  25. Erin says

    November 29, 2010 at 1:55 pm

    MAXX ME!!!

    Reply
  26. Laura says

    November 29, 2010 at 1:55 pm

    MAXX ME! I desperately need a new vacuum. To give – I’m planning to put together jars of dry ingredients for the best pancakes I’ve ever had.

    Reply
  27. Whitney says

    November 29, 2010 at 1:55 pm

    MAXX ME!

    Gift cards to Target and Lowe’s are on my wish list this year, so we can pick up some things for the house. I’m always excited to get my boyfriend something..this year I’m thinking about getting him a new miter saw, and maybe something else more personalized.

    Reply
  28. Laura C. says

    November 29, 2010 at 1:55 pm

    MAXX ME! I really want a new vacuum and I am excited to give my kids a trip to Disney World!

    Reply
  29. Jenn says

    November 29, 2010 at 1:55 pm

    MAXX ME!!! NEED new holiday decor!

    Top of my list: new Macbook Pro(s). Hubby and I have been saving since September.
    Most excited about giving: I suppose my gift to my mom: luggage. I don’t know why…it’s cute I suppose. :)

    Reply
  30. Katie J. says

    November 29, 2010 at 1:55 pm

    MAXX ME!!

    I am looking forward to giving my sister and her new husband a “forest of love” print from Name Your Design! Thanks for the great gift ideas!!

    Reply
  31. Shalla Lewis says

    November 29, 2010 at 1:55 pm

    MAXX ME!

    We are getting a new kitchen for Christmas!!

    Reply
  32. Allison O. says

    November 29, 2010 at 1:55 pm

    MAXX ME!

    I’m hoping for some new cute boots this year, some that are weatherproof, but cute enough for work too!

    And just like every year, I’m excited to shower my nieces and nephew with goodies! :)

    Reply
  33. Eli says

    November 29, 2010 at 1:55 pm

    Maxx Me!

    I’m giving homemade vanilla extract!

    Reply
  34. Kathleen says

    November 29, 2010 at 1:55 pm

    MAXX MEE!!!

    I’m most excited about giving my parents a surprise 30th anniversary party. they got married 4 days before christmas!

    Reply
  35. katrina says

    November 29, 2010 at 1:55 pm

    “MAXX ME!”

    Reply
  36. Lindsay says

    November 29, 2010 at 1:55 pm

    MAXX ME! and this year I most want tools so I can replicate some of the projects on this blog. I am most excited about giving my husband a shadow box frame with the keys from our apt in NYC and now our house, which I found on an anniversary post on this blog.

    Reply
  37. Jill says

    November 29, 2010 at 1:55 pm

    MAXX ME! I’m super excited about all the time I get to spend with my husband and family – that’s the best Christmas present I could ask for!

    Reply
  38. Holly Williams says

    November 29, 2010 at 1:55 pm

    MAXX ME!

    Reply
  39. Michonne Terry says

    November 29, 2010 at 1:55 pm

    MAXX ME!! My husband and I have decided that we’re giving each other the gift of a “framed basement” this year. :) And I’m most excited to give my son his train set.

    Reply
  40. Melissa says

    November 29, 2010 at 1:55 pm

    MAXX ME!

    I need a new coat.. not very fun.

    Reply
  41. molly says

    November 29, 2010 at 1:55 pm

    MAXX ME!
    the only thing on my mind is lighting – we’ve lived without lights in our dining/living room for 5 months & we’re finally ready to buy!

    Reply
  42. Greta says

    November 29, 2010 at 1:55 pm

    MAXX ME!

    I would love some Christmas decorations! (I’m a newlywed so we are low on holiday decorating items)

    Reply
  43. Dana says

    November 29, 2010 at 1:55 pm

    MAXX ME!

    I’m hoping to get a mount for the television in our bedroom. I’d be able to put that gift card to good use once we have a bare dresser top to accessorize.

    Reply
  44. Lauren says

    November 29, 2010 at 1:55 pm

    MAXX ME! I’m excited about getting some fun stuff for our new (old) house! And giving my baby boys their first presents!

    Reply
  45. chatelaine b says

    November 29, 2010 at 1:55 pm

    MAXX ME!
    barnes and noble gift cards for me, and i’m most excited to give my home made gifts.

    Reply
  46. Heather says

    November 29, 2010 at 1:55 pm

    MAXX ME!

    Books this year :)

    Reply
  47. Tricia says

    November 29, 2010 at 1:56 pm

    Maxx Me!

    Reply
  48. Robin says

    November 29, 2010 at 1:56 pm

    MAXX ME! at the top of my list would be to FINALLY go to closing which has been delayed for about a month thanks to the bank.

    Reply
  49. Erin says

    November 29, 2010 at 1:56 pm

    MAXX ME!!

    My wishlist is full of things for my new house, I purchased my first home this summer & the ‘settling in’ phase has been so fun. All kinds of great bargains and quirky odds ‘n ends. Most of which have been found at TJMaxx!!

    I am most excited about my mother’s Christmas present. My sister & I pooled our resources to get her a new flat panel TV. Welcome to the 21st century Mom!

    Reply
  50. rachel says

    November 29, 2010 at 1:56 pm

    MAXX ME! I want a pair of new snow boots! Walking to work is easier than digging out my car. I’m excited to give my parents some fun bread dipping oils from TJ MAXX!

    Reply
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