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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. Elissa says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Staying home with our little guy (born in May this year) enjoying some family time.

    Reply
  2. Alla says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    Happy Holidays!

    We have 3 families we do Christmas with. So lots of eating, presents, and car rides.

    Reply
  3. Amanda says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    “HAPPY HOLIDAYS!”

    I have lots of cookie baking on the agenda and then driving to see family for the holiday.

    Reply
  4. Ivette says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Our little family will be baking up a storm this week, and doing a little last minute shopping :)

    Reply
  5. Nichole says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

    We already hosted our Christmas party, so this weekend we’ll be heading out of town for a round of family visits…

    Reply
  6. Mel says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Getting my house ready for a family get together, shopping, wrapping, etc.

    Reply
  7. julie says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
    This week will be full of last minute errands – groceries, wrapping paper, gifts… Going to put some serious miles on the car this week!!

    Reply
  8. Kathryn says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    Happy holidays!! All my shopping is done, presents wrapped and cleaning ready. Got a couple of casseroles to make Friday for Saturday nights’ meal. Other than than,we’ll be chillin’ at the house waiting for Sunday to get here!! :-)

    Reply
  9. Anne says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    I’ll be wrapping gifts tonight, enjoying a cookie party on Wednesday, and spending the weekend at my mom’s for Christmas with the fam!

    Reply
  10. Kari says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS but I prefer MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!! ;D Agenda: enjoy family, bake, wrap presents, see lights, soak it ALL up!!!! :)

    Reply
  11. Samantha says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

    I’m looking forward to seeing The Nutcracker with my family on Christmas Eve!

    Reply
  12. Kristi K says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    “HAPPY HOLIDAYS!” I will be working everyday until Christmas and then enjoying Christmas Day with my family!

    Reply
  13. Kelly R says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! We are busy packing our house for a big move from Richmond, VA to Houston, TX the first week of the New Year!

    Reply
  14. Rachel says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    No traveling this year. Just a week full of last minute gift wrapping and anticipation of some time off.

    Reply
  15. Pam M says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    I’ve got a little bit of everything to do this week – finish shopping, wrap gifts, clean, bake. It would help if I could tear myself away from the YHL site – lol. But I’ll git it done!

    Reply
  16. Megan says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    I’ve got more Christmas shopping and about a bazillion ginger bread cookies to make!

    Reply
  17. Lisa in Seattle says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    Happy holidays!

    I am coming down with a cold and have to be in the office all week – a metric crapton of work to do! So the holidays are as done as they’re going to get.

    This is a really generous fab freebie – thank you!

    Reply
  18. Stacy L. says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    Traveling – to Richmond, actually!

    Reply
  19. Allison says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! After I go to the post office, do three loads of laundry, clean a crazy amount of dishes, dust, swiffer/vacuum, and of course pack, I’m thankfully headed across the country to spend 7 days with my family. YAY!

    Reply
  20. Corisa says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Going to RI to be with the family!

    Reply
  21. laura says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! Just some last minute stocking stuffers to get and then on with the celebrating!! Awesome give-away by the way!!

    Reply
  22. Adrienne says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    Happy Holidays!! Sadly, I am working through the holidays but the bright side is that things will be real slow at the office. In my free time I plan on relaxing and finishing up some diy projects I have going on. That kreg jig could really come in handy. :)

    Reply
  23. Julie says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! We are still trying to figure it out! Thanks!

    Reply
  24. Alicia says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Crafting stockings for my boyfriend’s four nephews and one niece (she’ll get a special girly one).

    Reply
  25. Erin says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    Parents arriving this week! We’re keeping it low-key this year, but celebrating without the stress of travel has me feeling extra festive.

    Reply
  26. JayEssJay says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    Well, tomorrow I make the drive across the country (or halfway across: from SC to LA) by myself for the first time. But, it will all be worth it when I get to bask in the love and fun of my mom and sister. Who knows what’s exactly on our agenda, but I’m sure it will be memorable!

    Reply
  27. Meredith G says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    I will be spending this Christmas with my family and celebrating our daughter’s first Christmas because that’s what it’s truly all about – its a season about family!!!

    Reply
  28. Amanda says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! We are out buying last min stocking stuffers, cleaning the house and preparing the food for our whole family to come over on Christams Eve!

    Reply
  29. Kati says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    Happy Holidays!

    Next week i’ll be workingworkingworking, oh and celebrating Christmas, and going wedding dress shopping too!

    Reply
  30. Katie M. says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Waiting for everyone’s presents to come in the mail and finish making candied pecans to give out.

    Reply
  31. Aubry says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! I am trying to get the house cleaned up before we leave, traveling a few hours north to spend time with the boyfriends family & skyping to see mine :)

    Reply
  32. Lindsay says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

    I will be bouncing from house to house to spend time with all my favorite people – cannot wait!

    Reply
  33. Stacy says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    Traveling from TX to FL to VA spending time with family and friends. Oh the holidays!

    Reply
  34. Brett says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    Working, working, working and trying to pack in as much festive cheer as possible before making the 4-hour drive to Austin for a family holiday.

    Reply
  35. Shannon says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! We’re going to enjoy a quiet Christmas at home & then go over to a friend’s house for dinner. Looking forward to a few relaxing days off from work!

    Reply
  36. Jess says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    Happy Holidays!!

    Still have lots of baking to do!

    Reply
  37. Bethany says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    Happy Holidays! I’ll be wrapping presents.

    Reply
  38. Zhaleh says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! A little last minute shoppin and then relaxing with the family. Our traditional tamale dinner is much anticipated!

    Reply
  39. Amy L says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    Happy Holidays!! I still need to get my boyfriend a gift… luckily he loves a bargain, so I’m heading to the thrift store to try and find some clothes for him. They have tons of button down shirts for cheap!

    Reply
  40. Sprite's Keeper says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Packing up and husband and kid and heading cross state to visit family.

    Reply
  41. MB says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:29 pm

    Happy Holidays!

    The in-laws are coming to town (a good thing!) to help celebrate our little man’s first Christmas :)

    Reply
  42. Catherine says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:29 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! believe it or not christmas tacos is my favorite family tradition

    Reply
  43. Ellen says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:29 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    I will be spending the next week snuggling with my 3 kids that on on Winter break from school, and preparing for baby #4 that will be here on Jan. 16th!!

    Reply
  44. Sarah says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:29 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    Sadly, I have to work all week (and next week too, except the 26). Otherwise, I’ll be doing some baking in the evenings preparing for this weekend’s festivities….including driving back and forth between my husband’s family (about an hour away) and my family (they live in the same town as us). A lot of up and down the roads, but it’s worth it to keep all the parental units happy! :D

    Reply
  45. Allison says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:29 pm

    Happy Holidays! We are heading up to Chicago to visit family and friends! Hopefully we’ll have a white Christmas

    Reply
  46. Leigh Anne says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:29 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    What a giveaway! I’ll be toiling away the rest of the week at work, but I can’t wait to spend time with friends and family over the Christmas weekend!

    Reply
  47. [email protected] says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:29 pm

    Happy Holidays! What ISN’T on my agenda for this week? Still have shopping, wrapping, baking, packing and work to do! Wouldn’t be the holidays without a little chaos!

    Reply
  48. Christina says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:29 pm

    Happy Holidays!

    We’re spending Christmas Eve night and Christmas day with family. It’ll be a quick but nice weekend break, since we don’t have time off from our jobs this year. But we’re still looking forward to this weekend!

    Reply
  49. Erin says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:29 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! We are staying put in our cozy house waiting for santa to knock on the door (we don’t have a chimney!)

    Reply
  50. Emily says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:29 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! i’ll be enjoying my baby’s first Christmas and cooking for Christmas day…and wrapping presents in between. :)

    Reply
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