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Young House Love » Giveaways » Fab Freebie: Things We Love

| By John Petersik | December 19, 2011 | 10,002 Comments

Fab Freebie: Things We Love

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

After an excitement and entry filled holiday giveaway we’ve crowned our big winner. Well, random.org has crowned a winner. And she is… Nina (who’s planning to soak up and celebrate the magic of the season with her toddler, babe, and hubs this week as well as do some gift wrapping, toy assembling, and cookie baking by the light of the tree). Congrats!

Oprah has Favorite Things. Martha has Good Things. We have Things We Love (okay, so maybe it’s not as catchy or scream-and-cry-on-national-TV-worthy, but we tried). The point is that we’ve rounded up five prizes that we heart, covering a whole range of topics that we love talking about ’round these parts – from art and tools to cleaning and ceramic animals. All in all, it’s nearly $750 worth of goodies for one lucky reader! So without further ado, here’s what one of your stockings will get stuffed with this week:

Thing We Love Giveaway

  1. An iRobot Scooba 230 – A compact floor washing robot from the makers of Roomba that’s small enough to get under cabinets and around commodes (worth $299!). Because less time spent scrubbing your floors means more time spent DIYing.
  2. An $150 gift certificate from 20×200 – One of our favorite spots for fresh original art, including the bicycle print that my sisters got me for my birthday last month. There are lots of ways to spend your $150, like splurging for a framed piece.
  3. Over $200 worth of Kreg Tools – The stuff that gives me the confidence to take on my woodworking projects (this set includes the Kreg Jig Master System and Multi-Mark as well as new stuff that I don’t even have: the Shelf Pin Jig and Square-Cut) – all worth $215!
  4. The ceramic pig speaker from West Elm – You already know that we love this often back-ordered guy, so we begged the folks at West Elm to put one aside for the winner.
  5. And A Very She & Him Christmas CD (or LP) and winter hat – You’ll need some music to listen to on your new pig speaker, right? And we’re loving these festive tracks from Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward.

So now that we’ve outlined the prize, here are the regular giveaway details:

  • PRIZE: See above
  • TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “HAPPY HOLIDAYS!” and tell us…
  • BONUS QUESTION: … what’s on your holiday agenda for the next week? Do you have lots of last minute shopping / cleaning / cooking to do? Are you traveling? Or are you just sitting back and waiting for a certain red-suited man to hop down your chimney (like Clara)?
  • GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, December 21st at 8pm EST or at 10,000 entries (whichever comes first)
  • NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
  • PRIZE SHIPS: The 50 United States (although we do try to wrangle as many international giveaways as possible)
  • DISCOUNT: Get 10% off on framed print orders placed at 20×200 through tomorrow December 20, 2011 with the code YHL10
  • 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 iRobot, Kreg Tools, 20×200, West Elm and Merge Records,

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Comments

  1. Tabitha says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:23 pm

    Happy Holidays! I definately need to finish up last minute gift making/shopping! Then time to finish up some redecorating!

    Reply
  2. Julie (from Pocketful of Joules) says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:23 pm

    Happy Holidays!

    On my list this week is to slow down and actually enjoy the holidays before they’re gone!! I plan on listening to lots of Christmas music, wrapping gifts, watching Love Actually and driving around to look at Christmas lights!

    Reply
  3. Hannah says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:23 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! We travel to our families’ homes, and always joke about having t-shirts made up (similar to 5k race shirts) because we put about 500 miles on our car in two days.

    Reply
  4. Ekaterina says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:23 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
    We are leaving for UK tomorrow!

    Reply
  5. Molly says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:23 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    Most of my holiday prep is done (I’m traveling this year which means I only needed to do some shopping). I’m mostly getting lots of projects done at work while the students are away!

    Reply
  6. Meagan says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:23 pm

    Happy Holidays!
    This is the first year that we aren’t traveling, which I’m very excited about. I hope to finish up shopping as soon as possible, and then just relax and enjoy the holiday. I hope you enjoy yours, too!

    Reply
  7. Carter says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Actually lots of wedding plan with the time off I have!

    Reply
  8. Sher says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    Happy Holidays! I plan on doing absolutely nothing this week! At. All! Yay!

    Reply
  9. Kristen says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    Happy holidays! I’m trying to do get that last gift checked off my list.

    Reply
  10. Stephanie says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    Happy Holidays!
    I’m actually moving next Friday, so I will be packing and getting ready for that!!

    Reply
  11. Jen N. says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I’ll be working this next week and finishing up some shopping.

    Reply
  12. Ashley says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    We will be moving, visiting with closeby family and eating lots of yummy food!

    Reply
  13. Sabrina says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I have the week off so I’ll be finishing up some projects around the house. I actually came in here for some inspiration.

    Reply
  14. allie says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    Happy Holidays!

    Such cool prizes!! I am going to be hanging out with my three littles, decking the halls and baking cookies – generally getting in the holiday spirit (a little late…) :)

    Reply
  15. Randee J. says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    I am going to celebrate in Tulsa with family!

    Randee J.

    Reply
  16. Callie says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    I’ll be preparing to make a 9-hour drive (with the dog) to visit family.

    Reply
  17. Marinn says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    “HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    My cat is sick and I just found out that my little brother has MS. I’m mostly just trying to keep calm.

    Reply
  18. Victoria says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    Happy Holidays!

    Knitting frantically in a (vain, I fear) attempt to complete a sweater for my brother.

    Reply
  19. Nichole says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    We will be relaxing with our new baby & doing crafty things while I have a vacation from work & grad school!

    Reply
  20. Kevin @ My Dad's Shoes says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    I love She & Him.. glad to see you guys putting them out there!

    I’ll be doing some plumbing and electric installation for the ongoing renovation, taking some time to remember the baby for which we have the holiday, and eat lots of cookies and drink lots of wine with the family. Merry Christmas!

    Reply
  21. Leah says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

    Lots of driving to see family. Luckily I have the best co-pilot by my side, my pooch, Brady.

    Reply
  22. shay r says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    We will be staying in our pj’s and having lots of family time!

    Reply
  23. Shannon says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    Happy Holidays! I’m finishing up a guest room re-do before my in-laws arrive. Fa-la la-la la.

    Reply
  24. Nicole says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
    We’ll be spending the rest of this week moving into our new house!

    Reply
  25. Sarah vL says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

    My husband is coming home from overseas and we’ll be spending some much needed time together to reconnect and reflect on all of our blessings!

    Reply
  26. Kristin says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
    I hope to just enjoy the cookies and eggnog!

    Reply
  27. Korinne Barry says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!! I will be fixing our guest bedroom to accommodate my 11 year old step daughter we’ll be having for the holidays! SO EXCITED!!!

    Reply
  28. Vicki says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    My parents are coming to town and we’ll be visiting Stone Mountain Christmas and doing lots of Hanukkah celebrating.

    Reply
  29. Amanda says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    Happy Holidays! I’m planning on ace-ing my biochem final that’s on the 21st and then furiously baking/decorating/doing all the christmas stuff I’ve had to put off in order to study. I can’t wait!!

    Reply
  30. Sarah T says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    Happy holidays!
    Flying home for Christmas!!!!

    Reply
  31. Tanya Quinlan says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    Happy Holidays! These are some great prizes! This year I’ll be spending the holidays on a backpacking trip across Europe with my sister-in-law.

    Reply
  32. Kripa says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    Happy holidays! Can’t wait to veg out and relax with family and friends!

    Reply
  33. Mary L says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    “HAPPY HOLIDAYS!”
    I will be backing the family up and driving down 95 from Maine to PA. Dreaming of a white Christmas the whole way.

    Reply
  34. Whitney says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    Happy Holidays! We leave Thursday to spend Christmas with my family in Philadelphia this year. Cannot wait to see my family!

    Reply
  35. Alexa F. says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    We’re heading up to a Lake Tahoe cabin this weekend, with or without snow, and having dinner with grandparents when we come back. Relaxing, cooking, maybe a little cleaning and lots of quality time with the fella.

    Reply
  36. Tara @ Tara Being Tara says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    Happy Holidays!

    I’m getting ready for Santa to come, and planning some dining room renovations for the last week of the year!

    Reply
  37. AJ says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I just need to buy my aunts present and then I can sit back and relax!

    Reply
  38. Mary King says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! We will be traveling to the Carolinas from Texas to visit with family!! I will also be celebrating my birthday tomorrow!! Lots of fun squeezed in a short period of time. We hope you all have a very Merry Christmas!!!

    Reply
  39. Ruth says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    Happy Holidays!!

    Reply
  40. Liz F says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    Happy Holidays! We’re leaving on Friday to spend Christmas with the in-laws :) (PS: I reaaaaally need that Scooba!)

    Reply
  41. J.D. Nesbitt says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    Happy Holidays!

    I still have some shopping to wrap up for my mom and my mother-in-law. I’m definitely looking forward to spending the week between Christmas and New Year’s off for vacation, but I’m sticking around the old house and making everyone come to us!

    Reply
  42. Jaime says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! We’ll be RELAXING, and enjoying time with my husband, dogs, and mother-in-law (not necessarily in that order). :) And of course we’ll be splurging on some sweet treats.

    Reply
  43. Jamie says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!

    This week is all about hanging out with the family and wrapping presents for the wife.

    Reply
  44. amy says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

    I’m going to be doing a bunch of baking in the next few days!

    Reply
  45. AliP says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    Family arriving tonight!

    Reply
  46. Teresa Smith says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    Happy Holidays!! Lot’s of travel and family in our future! Should be a great time seeing people we haven’t been able to be with since last Christmas.

    Reply
  47. Leah says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
    We’ll be visiting my inlaws.

    Reply
  48. Allisson says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    Happy Holidays!!

    Finishing up shopping and wrapping this week and then driving from Boston to New York to spend the holidays with my family, can’t wait!

    Reply
  49. Karen says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I’ll be traveling with my husband and 17-month old via plane to Indianapolis. It’s my son’s first plane ride, and I am teetering between hopeful optimism that he’ll do great and a stomach-turning sense of impending doom that he will have another TANTRUM FROM HELL, like the time that I turned Elmo off WHAT THE HELL, MOM?!?!?!?

    Reply
  50. jen says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
    trying to get as much work done on our recently purchased house as possible before Christmas! Floors are being sanded as I type!

    Reply
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