***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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!
- 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.
- 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,
stefanie says
Happy holidays! My sweetie and I are headed to the coast to try to catch sight of a snowy owl–a very rare chance to see one! Hope you’re enjoying first real xmas in your lovely home!
Rachel says
Happy Holidays!!! I am DONE getting ready! Just gonna bake cuz I want to and spend time with family!
Laura says
Happy Holidays!
Lots of quality time with the kids!
Emma! says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!
last minuet shopping and wrapping is on my list!
Kate says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!! Lots more holiday errands to run before the future in-laws get to town! :)
Kelsey says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Driving 4 hours with a 4 month old :)
Whitney says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! My fiancé and I will be closing on our first home! :)
Rebecca says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Cookies…travel…and more cookies (of course!).
Tracy says
Happy Holidays
Busy week ahead! Gotta find a present for the husband who has everything! It’s stressing me out. And I have 2 parties each day for Christmas eve and Christmas day. Lots of food to eat with great company.
Mary Sterck says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! I don’t have anything left to do but enjoy the holiday. First time in I don’t know when
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ethel says
Happy Holidaaaaays!!!!
hmm…I have my in-laws in town for THREE weeks…think I’ll be busy!?
beth says
Happy Holidays!!
I have to work :( but I do head out after work late Friday night/early saturday morning to drive to an NFL game near DC. The game is on Christmas Eve and its a gift to my boyfrend, a huge fan.
Thanks!
Dani says
Happy Holidays!
My shopping is done, but I still have a bit of last minute crafting to do!
Andrea says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! This week I am planning on cleaning, baking, and wrapping presents all while dealing with my four kids (ages 7 years to 2 months). Yeah, I probably won’t get it all done, but I’ll make sure to at least have the presents wrapped.
Alice says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! We are taking it easy this coming week as the year winds down. Can’t wait to celebrate our first Christmas as newlyweds with the newest addition of our little family – our rescued pooch!
Sheryn says
Happy Holidays!
I will be celebrating Christmas on Friday by cooking roast duck, watching Christmas movies, and drinking mulled wine… Then the following Thursday I leave for Thailand and Cambodia! Wooo!
carly says
HAPPY Holidays!
I’m actually in Hawaii for work on my way back from Japan. It is so weird to be in such a warm place right before Christmas, especially since I heard there were forecasts of snow in VA!
Ryann says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I am cleaning and baking and wrapping gifts. Yay Christmas!
Kelly Anne says
Happy Holidays! This week we have family coming to town, and I’ve budgeted off two afternoons to spend with my best girls, watching the sappiest of Christmas movies.
Michelle N says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Sitting back and relaxing! I’m proud to say I finished all of my Christmas shopping before December 1st. Woohoo, that was a first! No last minute shopping for me this year, that’s a gift in itself haha.
Sue Ryan says
Happy Holidays! A little more shopping, and then hanging out with the family!
Laurel says
Happy Holidays! I will be making homemade gifts for friends and family!
Bonita says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I do have unfinished shopping, baking and gift wrapping to complete. Always love taking a break to see what you have been up to!
Gaby says
Happy Holidays!! I’ll be wrapping up presents and hand-delivering Christmas cards, because it’s so much more personal! <3
Jess says
Clean? Cook? Shop? Mail? 3 kids under 4? Hubby deployed? Both sets of grandparents coming? YES!
Amy says
Happy Holidays!!!
I’ll be spending time in Seattle ans Vancouver with family!
Jenny says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I will be celebrating Christmas with my family in Iowa!
Rochelle Lambertsen says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Soooo excited for our first Christmas home with the kids in our OWN house….It will be so nice not having to travel. We’re just anxiously awaiting Santa now….
Nicole Wirick says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Cooking, shopping wrapping!
Wendy says
Happy Holidays!! I will be taking it easy and enjoying my last week (or 2) of pregnancy! I’m due the 27th so it’s an exciting time and an extra special Christmas season :)
Cheryl says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! That looks so yell-y. Now that I’ve screamed at strangers, my plan: to con someone into climbing the ladder and fixing the 2 feet of “out” icicle lights on the front of my house. :-/ And make some brownies. And enjoy 2 weeks with no students! Yay!
Lydia says
Happy holidays! Little bit of there and here for the holidays while waiting for the sun to return and Santa to visit.
Julie Anne in Seattle says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
SHopping is done…but wrapping, boxing and shipping are yet to do – plus a little bit of sewing for some local folks once the shipping is done…WHew!
Christina says
Happy Holidays!
Finish the christmas shopping, make a few more ornaments, decorate the presents, and drive 5 hours to my parents’ house. Nothing much. really ><
Allison says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I work everyday til Christmas! One present left to buy!
Cheryl says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! That looks so yell-y. Well, now that I’ve screamed at strangers, the plan: con someone into climbing a ladder and fixing the “out” icicle lights on the front of my house. And make brownies. And enjoy time with no students! Yay!
Catherine says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Traveling and last-minute gift prep!
Adrian says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
This week I am eagerly awaiting my trip back home to Portland OR! I leave on xmas eve, straight from work, so I have to prepare this week by doing massive loads of laundry, packing and wrapping gifts!
Cheryl says
Arg! Invisible double post. Thank God for moderation. :)
Karen Erickson says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!! I’m waiting for the rest of the college boys to get home, and I’m wrapping presents, cooking and cleaning. Thanks for the great giveaway!!!!
Julie says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I’m headed to Missouri to see family, bringing my fiancé with me for his first family Christmas!
Daniele says
Happy Holidays! Will be doing a little cleaning, lots of cooking, and some wrapping!
Mary K says
Happy holidays!
Brittany says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
We’re finishing up wrapping gifts, preparing for christmas dinner at our house, driving around looking at light displays and going ice skating downtown!
jillianandgracie says
Happy Holidays!
I’ll be finishing up some DIY projects in the dining room before having a low-key Christmas with close family. Woo!
Cindy S. says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!
Wow—what a GREAT giveaway!
My week is all about shopping, wrapping, baking and cleaning!
Autumn says
Happy holidays and merry Christmas! I’m looking forward to celebrating Christmas with my husband, son, and 3 year old daughter, who is really into the “magic” of the holiday. :-)
Bekah says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I have packages to mail still tomorrow (gleep!)
Amber C says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!
I’m going to relax, have a spa day, and try to enjoy my huge, loud, crazy family for two weeks!
Joy says
Happy Holidays! I have a couple of Christmas crafts I’m finishing…I hope. But no travelling this year so I’m really looking forward to a quiet holiday (and the Doctor Who Christmas special. =) )