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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. Vonda says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:26 pm

    Happy Holidays!
    We’re headed to my hometown to see my family, after a girls get together and some serious baking this week.

    Reply
  2. april says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:26 pm

    hApPy HoLiDaYs :)

    Candy Making!!!! YUM!!! :)

    Reply
  3. Claudia says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:26 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Thanks for holding such a great giveaway!
    We’re making a coffee table for my mom for Christmas. My husband even gave me my Christmas present early- a Kreg Jig Jr! to help us finish it in time. Then it’s cleaning, wrapping, and driving for the rest of the holiday week!

    Reply
  4. Katie says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:26 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

    These next few days will be filled with last minute wrapping and cooking…then off to see family on Firiday!!!

    Reply
  5. Kristina says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:26 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! I’m taking off work and enjoying my first Christmas in my new house :)

    Reply
  6. Elle says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:26 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    The husband just informed me that, on top of holiday stuff, we are installing a new fan and touching up paint. Madness I tell ya.

    Reply
  7. Shevon says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:26 pm

    Happy Holidays! I am finishing shopping, finishing writing Christmas cards, finishing baking cookies, finishing wrapping gifts, having 11 families for a SOUPer Supper on Friday, dinner at in laws on Saturday, up early on Christmas morning to see what the jolly bearded guy brought us!

    Reply
  8. Maaike says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:26 pm

    Oeps, accidentally hit ‘enter’ without telling you about my holiday plans. We’re staying home for Christmas and will celebrate by having a potluck dinner with friends – best way to have yummy food without anybody having to stress out!

    Reply
  9. Amy P says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:26 pm

    Happy Holidays!

    We are planning lots of relaxing and baking with the kiddo this week. We do a seriously low-key holiday around here!

    Reply
  10. Dana K says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:26 pm

    Happy Holidays! I’m working all week and then having breakfast for 30 people Christmas morning! Hopefully I can pull it all off and Santa makes my 1 and 3 yr olds ecstatic!

    Reply
  11. Sarah J says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:26 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    I’ve got a bunch of baking to do!!

    Reply
  12. Leah says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    I’m packing and baking and wrapping all week and then heading down to my in-laws’ on Friday! An 8-hour car ride with a 2-year-old, should be fun! :)

    Reply
  13. Amy S. says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    Happy Holidays! We are celebrating Christmas with my extended familiy – the usual holiday tradition.

    Reply
  14. Leah says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Next week starts with relaxation and ends with a vacation to Key West!

    Reply
  15. Robin says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    I was done shopping & wrapping until one of our cats put holes in about 4 presents. This week I’m re-wrapping before all of the celebrating begins!

    Reply
  16. Wendy says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Cooking, cleaning, shopping, wrapping . . . I’m already tired.

    Reply
  17. julia says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    Happy Holidays!
    Going to visit my parents next week. Gonna help them with some house projects, and relax. The perfect vacation ;-)

    Reply
  18. Corinne says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    This week I have some last-minute cleaning to get done, and I also need to finish painting the upstairs landing and the wall that goes up the stairs! Eeek!

    Reply
  19. Melora says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    Happy Holidays!
    I’m hoping to do some last minute shopping this week and then driving up the east coast Friday to join my family for holiday celebrations.

    Reply
  20. Amy Knisely says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! A nice, quiet evening at home with my husband, the kitties and possibly a few friends. My husband and I celebrate Yule on the 21st and unfortunately I have to work that day and the next morning. :-/ But, we get a long weekend in the end, so we don’t complain!

    Reply
  21. Rebecca says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    We’re thankfully taking it really easy this holiday – staying home, no relatives traveling to see us. It’ll be nice to have a relaxing and easy Christmas for once! :D

    Reply
  22. Judy says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! The agenda involves a little baking and a lot of family chill time. Awesome giveaway, BTW!

    Reply
  23. Teresa says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    Happy Holidays! Great giveaway.

    I am all done shopping, almost done wrapping, but I haven’t even started my Christmas cards. Priority fail!

    Reply
  24. rachel @ Just a Touch of Gray says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!
    We’ll be traveling all over the place but looking forward to it!

    Reply
  25. Amanda C. says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    Happy Holidays!!

    Planning on finishing some holiday crafty gifts, doing lots of present-wrapping, and baking up a few delicious treats to share this weekend. We’re staying home this year and visiting local family, vs. traveling this time. Ahhh, one less thing to worry about!! :D

    And can I just say, I love following younghouselove?? Your kitchen renovation has me enthralled! hahaha! :D

    Reply
  26. Melinda says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

    I have one more gift to buy. (I completely FORGOT someone until I was wrapping presents last night.) And then I’m spending the holiday with my fiance’s family before we take the 13 hour drive to see my own family. :D

    I think somewhere in there I am supposed to make an apple pie… but I’m not sure. lol

    Hope you guys have a great holiday and new year!!

    Reply
  27. Lora says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I’ll be catching up on cleaning and wrapping. Looking forward to relaxing with the family as well!

    Reply
  28. Julie M says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I’m going to enjoy a couple days off from work!

    Reply
  29. Tracy says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Our Christmas weekend will be spent relaxing with lots of family, enjoying yummy sweets and our time together.

    Reply
  30. Karalee Garber says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    Happy Holidays! I will be baking my heart out this week. So excited.

    Reply
  31. Shelley H says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
    Traveling to visit family!

    Reply
  32. Jessica W says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    Happy Holidays!
    Family to visit in 3 separate states. At least we’re not doing all the cooking & cleaning.

    Reply
  33. Leslie says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    Happy Holidays!

    I have to wrap ALL of the gifts, because I have not done a single one. Then cleaning, and packing for our trip to my parent’s house for Christmas. Woo!

    Reply
  34. K.Taylor says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! We’re heading out of town to visit family and eat some awesome baked goods. Can’t wait!!

    Reply
  35. Cassie Zonnefeld says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    Happy Holidays….celebrating in Nicaragua this year! How fun!

    Reply
  36. erika says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    Happy Holidays!
    I’m baking!

    Reply
  37. Debbie says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    Happy Holidays!
    We are going to stay home for the first time, as opposed to traveling to see family. Our 14 month old just sleeps so much better in his own bed. And he is loving our Christmas decorations! :)

    Reply
  38. Spike says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I have a lot of baking and cleaning on the agenda for this week

    Reply
  39. Jenny says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS…Heading upstate to spend time with my family. Then back to Astoria to celebrate the New Year!

    Reply
  40. Shawna says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    Hosting Christmas Eve at our house, and then heading to my father’s house (3 hour drive) after the little one tears open her presents from Santa on Christmas Day.

    Reply
  41. Karen says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    Happy Holidays!

    Working, cleaning, baking, wrapping, painting furniture, photoshopping, framing, etc…

    Reply
  42. Jenna W says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    Happy Holidays!

    I’m finish up year end projects at work, wrapping up the last of my gifts and cooking food for potlucks and Christmas gatherings!

    Reply
  43. Paulette says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    Still so much left to do like working ’til Friday, shopping, wrapping, cooking, etc. This is the first time in years that I’ve been so unorganized.

    Reply
  44. meghan says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    Everything is done, just waiting for gatherings with family and friends!

    Reply
  45. Sara says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    Happy Holidays!

    It’s baking and present wrapping time for me. But I’m also trying to slow down and just enjoy the season.

    Reply
  46. Susan says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    Happy Holidays!
    Baking and finishing wrapping before headding to my parents!

    Reply
  47. Emily L. says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    Cleaning, wrapping presents, and, if I’m lucky, working more on my kitchen!

    Reply
  48. Nichole Fisher says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! This week will be filled with last minute shopping, work, baking, and gift giving! Hope yours is wonderful as well!

    Reply
  49. Jen says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    Happy Holidays! Shopping + trip to Monterrey.

    Reply
  50. Michelle says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    Taking time off from work to tackle some DIY projects. Replacing carpet with Pergo upstairs.

    Reply
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