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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. Terri Coffey says

    December 20, 2011 at 7:54 am

    Happy Holidays!!!
    This week is Ca-razy! We get our POD today to begin packing away our house to move the first week of January! (with the help of a 4 year old, 20 month old, and 20 week fetus!) As well as keep our home Christmasy enough for a sweet celebration on the 25th! YIKES and YAY!

    Reply
  2. Therese says

    December 20, 2011 at 7:55 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I am finishing shopping today, cooking Friday, and just enjoying good food, family and friends. And Grandbaby’s 2nd Christmas! Thanks you for the giveaway.

    Reply
  3. Sharee A. says

    December 20, 2011 at 7:55 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Lots & lots to do this week. Finish shopping, gift wrapping, baking, office holiday party (skip the booze), holiday movies on Lifetime & SLEEEEEEEP. Merry Christmas ya’ll.

    Reply
  4. Suzanne says

    December 20, 2011 at 7:55 am

    Happy Holidays! Going to my son’s house on Christmas Eve and back again Christmas Day to see what Santa left!

    Reply
  5. Natalie @ Queen of Whirled says

    December 20, 2011 at 7:56 am

    Happy Holidays!!!
    I’m DIYing until Christmas…and DIYing after Christmas. We’re acid staining the concrete floor in our sunroom. It’s been stripped, etched, and rinsed…and it’s finally ready for stain!!!!

    Reply
  6. Jen says

    December 20, 2011 at 7:56 am

    happy holidays!

    our family is trekking across country to visit family in KS, and taking a little time off when we get home to spend time together and prepare for new house projects for the new year!

    Reply
  7. Marie says

    December 20, 2011 at 7:57 am

    Happy Holidays!! I’ll be traveling to my boyfriend’s hometown in New Jersey (!) for Christmas Eve then hustling back to PA to be back with my family for Christmas morning.

    Reply
  8. christine says

    December 20, 2011 at 7:58 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Our agenda: sleeping in & spending time at home with family.

    Reply
  9. Connie says

    December 20, 2011 at 7:58 am

    “HAPPY HOLIDAYS!” and Merry Christmas! We are eagerly awaiting the arrival of our son’s family with the two grands, ages 2 and 4! Gotta do some grocery shopping but also going to work in an afternoon high tea with an old friend!

    Reply
  10. Shelly Mac says

    December 20, 2011 at 7:58 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! We hope to have a Young House Love-style winter break (we’re both teachers) and finally put baseboards around the new floor in our entryway! : ) We love reading the blog, it helps keep us brave in trying new projects. Best, Shelly

    Reply
  11. Kristyn says

    December 20, 2011 at 7:59 am

    Happy Holidays! We are headed to Atlanta on Friday to spend the holiday with family. We have two new members of our family this year, so on top on the usual eating and gift giving, we are having a family portrait taken. I can’t wait!

    Reply
  12. LauraLou says

    December 20, 2011 at 7:59 am

    Happy Holidays! I hope I’m finished shopping and wrapping. All that’s left to do is add a few bows and catch up with family.

    Reply
  13. Kelly F. says

    December 20, 2011 at 7:59 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! I have one last hat to knit and then i’m done :)

    Reply
  14. Ferchelle says

    December 20, 2011 at 8:00 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    My next couple of weeks wil consist of birthdays, birthdays, and birthdays! Literally, there are 3 bithdays PLUS Christmas in December for me! It’s my hubby’s birthday then, my beautiful daughter’s bithday, then Christmas, and then my other beautiful daughter’s birthday. AND on top of all that, we just moved….yay me! At least all my Christmas shopping is done lol =) Happy Holidays!

    Reply
  15. amybeth says

    December 20, 2011 at 8:00 am

    Happy Holidays! I’ll be baking! :-) Probably chocolate bark and cookies :-)

    Reply
  16. Christine says

    December 20, 2011 at 8:00 am

    Happy Holidays! My week will be spent finishing up shopping, then wrapping. Then the rest of the week will be filled with family & friends, laughter, good food and hot beverages!

    Reply
  17. Tamara Libersky says

    December 20, 2011 at 8:00 am

    Happy Holidays! Shopping, cleaning, cooking, repeat!

    Reply
  18. Samantha says

    December 20, 2011 at 8:00 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

    I will be relaxing with my family all week! :)

    Reply
  19. Autumn says

    December 20, 2011 at 8:00 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

    I will be finishing my shopping and wrapping presents. I found the cutest ideas for gift tags and wrapping on PINTEREST!!

    Reply
  20. Lisa says

    December 20, 2011 at 8:01 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

    We are enjoying a quiet Christmas Eve with my parents and then a rowdy Christmas day with my fiancees family!! It will be a good mix of relaxtion and fun!

    Reply
  21. Cheryl B. says

    December 20, 2011 at 8:02 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    Just having a simple christmas with a few family and friends.

    Reply
  22. April says

    December 20, 2011 at 8:02 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! My hubby and I will be traveling back home to see family and friends…it’s the one time of year all of our childhood friends end up back in our hometown!

    Reply
  23. Lori says

    December 20, 2011 at 8:02 am

    Happy Holidays!

    Reply
  24. Becca S. says

    December 20, 2011 at 8:02 am

    Happy Holidays!

    My grandmother just went into hospice so we will be spending as much time with her as possible. I was done shopping before Thanksgiving…so I only have cleaning on my agenda. Other than that I just can’t wait to open presents with my new baby! :)

    Reply
  25. Heather says

    December 20, 2011 at 8:02 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    Im done shopping, wrapping and everything so this week is just biding my time at work and waiting until Friday when I start my vacation (off until after the new year!). I can’t wait!!!

    Reply
  26. Jenifer M says

    December 20, 2011 at 8:03 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
    My plan is to spend as much time with my Sister who has spent the last 3 days in the a Hospice Home due to complications of stage 4 cancer. Nothing matters beyond that.

    Reply
  27. Tamara Libersky says

    December 20, 2011 at 8:03 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
    Shop, clean, cook, repeat…

    Reply
  28. Kerri says

    December 20, 2011 at 8:04 am

    Happy Holidays!
    This year is the first year were staying home! We have a 5yr old and 1 yr old, our 5yr old said “I want Santa to come to my house this year”. We are excited to celerbrate Christmas a home, there will be great memories made!

    Reply
  29. Cathy says

    December 20, 2011 at 8:04 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! We’re all done shopping, just some baking left to do. We are enjoying this holiday season!

    Reply
  30. Erin says

    December 20, 2011 at 8:04 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I have some last minute shopping and LOTS of Christmas parties to attend in the next few days…expecting some prezies at the finish line ;)

    Reply
  31. Lisa says

    December 20, 2011 at 8:04 am

    Happy Holidays! That’s a fabulous gift! We’ll be cleaning the house for the in-laws to come over, but I’m going to repaint the living room too. If I’m brave enough I’m going to paint the kitchen table a lovely shade of green. Can’t pass up a little diy project when I have time off. Merry Christmas!

    Reply
  32. Kim Dunn says

    December 20, 2011 at 8:05 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! I’ll be finishing up making some gifts and baking/icing butter cookies with my family this week.

    Reply
  33. Krista D. says

    December 20, 2011 at 8:05 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    I have tons of wrapping to do!

    Reply
  34. Kylah Monroe says

    December 20, 2011 at 8:06 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
    I’ll be making gingerbread cookies and mocha cheesecake for the big day

    Reply
  35. Jamee says

    December 20, 2011 at 8:06 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! All of the shopping is done & no traveling for us so I cannot wait to have some quality family time that will involve some yummy baking & a trip to the nearby zoo to see the Christmas lights!

    Reply
  36. Christina says

    December 20, 2011 at 8:07 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    I’m just looking for some time off of work to spend with family. Oh yeah, and we’re heading to a little German Christmas festival nearby to get in the holiday spirit.

    Happy holidays and thanks for a great giveaway!

    Reply
  37. Alicia says

    December 20, 2011 at 8:07 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
    We don’t have much in line for the Holidays, as we’re pretty broke. We’re all hanging out at my brother’s house this year (my mum recently passed away), so we’re doing everything low key. Nothin’ better than family and good food. That’s how I like it. :)

    Reply
  38. kate says

    December 20, 2011 at 8:07 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Can’t wait to open our first Hanukkah presents tonight!

    Reply
  39. cindy says

    December 20, 2011 at 8:08 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

    This week I have to clean, food shop for christmas breakfast & dinner, bake christmas cookies and hopefully relax a little bit…I LOVE this time of year!!!

    Reply
  40. Lara says

    December 20, 2011 at 8:09 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I will be baking up a storm of cookies and going out in the evenings to view the lights and decorated houses in the area – then off to the in-laws for Christmas through New Years!

    Reply
  41. amy says

    December 20, 2011 at 8:09 am

    Happy Holidays! Lots to do…..last minute gift making, wrapping, and CLEANING! :)

    Reply
  42. Amy D. says

    December 20, 2011 at 8:10 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! Travel, wrapping of presents, work, baking and trying to look alive for those holiday photos. :)

    Reply
  43. Sally says

    December 20, 2011 at 8:10 am

    Happy Holidays! Time to wrap that last present, make Chex mix, and put up the tree.

    Reply
  44. Adele says

    December 20, 2011 at 8:10 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    I have to finish shopping for my amazing husband & travel to Virginia to spend Christmas with my wonderful family-in-law. :)

    Reply
  45. Judy B says

    December 20, 2011 at 8:10 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Shopping, wrapping, baking, cleaning, and finally celebrating Christmas! It’s going to be a crazy week but I wouldn’t have it any other way!

    Reply
  46. Soapwalla Chef says

    December 20, 2011 at 8:11 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
    Quickbooks and I have a very unpleasant, yet necessary date next week. I’m so behind on my books that the last week of the year is always dedicated to catching up.

    Reply
  47. Susan says

    December 20, 2011 at 8:11 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I’m finishing up last-minute shopping, working, wrapping presents, and baking lots of cookies! Starting Friday, it’s family celebration after celebration and it’ll be awesome!

    Reply
  48. Jessica says

    December 20, 2011 at 8:11 am

    Happy Holidays! I’ll be cooking, cleaning, wrapping, and running around like a crazy lady at work. Whew!

    Reply
  49. Malissa says

    December 20, 2011 at 8:13 am

    We will be waiting for santa then heading off to Australia for NYE!

    Reply
  50. cindy says

    December 20, 2011 at 8:13 am

    Happy Holidays!! I have lots of last minute stuff to get done including cleaning and grocery shopping.

    Reply
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