***This giveaway is now closed – see who won below!***
Okay, mobsters – here are this week’s two lucky (and randomly-selected) winners: Charly W (whose most recent local purchase was Vermont maple syrup from the Woodstock Farmers Market) and Megan C. Congrats!
Lovers of local, connoisseurs of craftsman, and followers of all things fun, get ready to do some serious browsing. Scoutmob is a lot of things (flash deals, events calendar, online flea market…) but through it all there’s a charming emphasis on local. This week they’re inviting two of you to spend $200 in their Shoppe, a curated collection of independent artisans and makers who often weave hometown pride into their work. There’s tons of cheery, clever, and skillful stuff to discover, and you can browse by category or even by city. You know, if you wanna see just what your neighbors are making these days.
- PRIZE: A $200 gift card to Scoutmob’s Shoppe
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “MOB ME” and tell us…
- BONUS QUESTION: … what’s something you’ve purchased locally lately that you love? Did you chow down on an awesome cupcake at a bakery down the street? Did you pick up some cool art at a recent craft fair? Or maybe you supported your local Girl Scouts by picking up a box of Samoas… or two…
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: Two
- PRIZE SHIPS: We always beg every vendor to ship internationally but some companies are not legally able to vend things beyond specific areas (more on that here). This giveaway is open to the 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 on Thursday for the announcement of our winners. Good luck…
- ***COMMENT ISSUES? If you’re trying to enter but keep getting a “duplicate comment” warning, click here to see how to solve it!
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 Scoutmob.
Jessica says
MOB ME!
My town has a great upscale clothing consignment store. I just picked up a fabulous new dress there last week.
Beth says
MOB ME!!!! Buy from the local farmers market as often as I can.
Kristin says
Mob Me!!
I love supporting local businesses and restaurants!!
Katie S says
MOB ME!
We currently support our local CSA (community supported agriculture) with a weekly share of veggies. Every weeks share is different so we are always discovering new fruits and veggies…who knew that kiwi berries were SO AMAZING!!We are obsessed!
Patti says
Mob Me!
NY pizza!!
Teresa S. says
Mob Me!
My daughter and I love buying jewelry at the local craft fair.
Heather says
MOB ME!
My 9-year-old daughter crochets, so we’re always on the look out for beautiful yarn. We just got hand spun yarn from a local store. We love the texture and color!
Becca G. says
MOB ME! I have purchased veggies at our local farmer’s market. Yum!
Lyndsey Neita says
MOB ME! I try to purchase locally as much as possible. I think most recently I bought some hair clips for my Goddaughter. I also go to a locally owned gym, there are so many perks to small town life!
Sara says
MOB ME!! I have an awesome barnwood sign that has VT Hokies spelled out in barbed wire that was made in Central Virginia. It combines two of my favorite things, Hokies and farms!
Taylor B. says
MOB ME!
Honestly I’ve been avoiding spending money on things, but hopefully the produce I’ve been buying is at least somewhat local?! I’m seriously craving a walk through the Portland farmers market and to fill my arms with all local yummy things… just looked it up and it opens this weekend! Now you know where you’ll find me on Saturday!
Lowry says
Mob Me!!
My boyfriend and I bought local, fresh cheese curds this weekend to ATTEMPT and make fresh mozzarella. Let’s just say we still need some practice :)
Stacy says
MOB ME!
Local everything, but especially the little mom and pop bakery cupcakes, sweet!
Kimberly says
MOB ME!
I run a little gift shop stocked with only locally made crafts for the hotel we are expanding. This past week I purchased a massive amount of laptop covers, purses, fun pants, wine bottle holders and other great goodies from a small women’s group in the area to sell in the shop. And of course…I had to buy a few for myself, too!
emma says
I recently purchased a few bags of potting soil, some seeds from a local company and a few planters from my local independent gardening store called Urban Roots. Then I went next door to Five Points Bakery and had some toast & coffee!
Kara says
MOB ME! I love all local goodies I buy in Eastern Market, my neighborhood in DC.
Ashley Bussiere says
Mob me!
I buy candles that are made locally, love giving them as gifts!
Jody says
MOB ME!! While not local to me now that I live in Jersey, I always stop at the local pickle factory in my hometown in Indiana to stock up when I visit. You can only get them in stores around there or straight from the factory.
Heather says
MOB ME!!! I love the “I am not your friend” quote/artwork I recently purchased. It’s awesome!
Erin M says
MOB ME!
I recently purchased two 6 month onesies for friends up North who just had babies: one boy and one girl. I purchased them from a little shop down from my work. “Southern Gentleman” and “Southern Belle” were printed on them. Seriously, adorable.
shannon says
mob me!!!!!!
Sandy says
MOB ME!! Last weekend, I bought local, organic weed killer for our yard. Not glamourous but worth it since we have chickens and kids that play in the yard. I felt great about it!
Marie W says
MOB ME! Favorite recent local purchase… strawberry and blackberry jam from a local farmer.
Lori says
MOB ME! love eating at local portland me restaurants!
April says
MOB ME!
amy says
MOB ME!!!
Recently purchased our local ‘Krankies’ coffee which always makes getting out of bed a little easier in the mornings.
Mary says
Never thought I’d say these words…..MOB ME!!!!!!!!!! I shop locally for FOOD all the time! Our local co-op sources their produce, baked goods, and my favorite bath products as locally as possible!
Diane says
MOB ME! Local produce from the farmers market.
Jessica says
Mob Me!
Eating lunch at our favorite mom and pop restaurant :)
Courtney says
MOB ME!!! There is local Cajun place here called Yats that is the bomb!
CohoesMom5 says
Mob Me!
I just bought an old wooden magazine holder from a local thrift shop. It was exactly the shape that I was looking for.
libby whiting says
MOB ME!
Abbey says
MOB ME!
I bought a serving tray that has the outline of Lake Geneva on it. I grew up in LG and love everything about it!
Anna says
MOB ME!! in the Cincy area…gotta love Tom & Chee restaurant. Grilled cheese doughnuts??? Awesome!
claudia says
mob me! as i write, i’m drinking my morning coffee out of a mug made by a local artisan – john coburn AKA center earth pottery – made right here in middle tennessee!!! p.s. i LOVE nashville!
Shannon says
MOB ME! We buy all of our ice cream from a local farm (and I need more!)
Kasey says
Mob me! I love girl scout cookies, ohhh thin mints… so hard to say no when they are every entrance.
Karen Carico says
MOB ME!
Pearl’s Cupcakes 5812 Grove Ave Richmond, VA 23226. The last place you will ever need to buy cupcakes. There is no rival.
Kasey says
Mob Me! I recently tried the cupcake place down the street from my office.
Wenda says
MOB ME!!
My most recent local purchase was a baby quilt made by a local quilter.
Sarah says
MOB ME! I just inherited my 95 y/o grandmother’s desk. She is still going strong, but wanted me to have it. I have countless memories watching her pen letters at this desk. My mom says her earliest memories were of my grandmother at her desk. Now it holds my computer! :)
Valerie says
MOB ME
Local beer, my favorite!
Jenny says
MOB ME!
I love buying local for gifts. For those close by, it’s a chance to introduce something great they may not have known about and for those living far away, it’s a little piece of our hometown for them. My favorites to gift: wine from our local winery, handmade soap, jewelry.
Amanda says
MOB ME!
For the first time in a while, a new handbag.
stephanie says
MOB ME!
I support my local bakery every other day :)
Sarah says
MOB ME!!!
I LOVE my new wine cork holder… it is a wire Globe I am obsessed with it!
Heidi @ My Beautiful Mess says
MOB ME!!!
I’d have to say the most recent local purchase I made was apples from my neighborhood market. They are grown right up the road and they are delicious!
Erica says
MOB ME
There’s a local store here called “Stuff and Things.” No lie. It’s an awesome little shop with a bunch of junk and my husband and I love to go in there and just look around. Sometimes we find something we “just have to have.” Best part, its owned by this little old man and I feel good supporting his passion when I shop there!
Julie Jacobsen says
MOB ME! 3 weeks ago we made a mundane run to our small town’s Ace Hardware to pick up some ceiling repair materials and have a house key made for our daughter. One week later, that same store literally exploded and burned to the ground. It was circa 1940 and had been a centerpiece of our small town community. Such a loss, but fortunately no one was hurt and they will be rebuilding. So now, that kitschy American flag key that my daughter picked out has become a precious relic to us. Thanks again for a fun giveaway!
Rebekah says
MOB ME!
Not local to me, but I did buy a cute stuffed moose at a local place in Minneapolis while we were visiting over the weekend.