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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. Miya says

    December 20, 2011 at 8:58 am

    Happy holidays! We are traveling to spend Christmas with my husband’s family, but all my family’s presents went to our house so we will just have to open them before we leave… I have no problem with doing presents twice!

    Reply
  2. Kristie says

    December 20, 2011 at 8:58 am

    Happy Holidays

    Reply
  3. Carolyn says

    December 20, 2011 at 8:58 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! I will be spending Christmas in Connecticut with the family.

    Reply
  4. Nichole says

    December 20, 2011 at 8:58 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    Most of my Christmas shopping is done, but I’ll be finishing it out and wrapping up the wrapping. Also, this will be my first time hosting Christmas dinner at my house, so I’ll have tons of cleaning and food shopping/preparation and decorating to do as well.

    Reply
  5. Sarah says

    December 20, 2011 at 8:59 am

    Happy Holidays!! I will be traveling home to spend time with the fam and finishing up last minute gifts :)

    Reply
  6. Sally says

    December 20, 2011 at 8:59 am

    “HAPPY HOLIDAYS” Just finishing up work and shopping for stockings….maybe a little baking in if I have time! Merry Christmas to Ya’ll!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
  7. Joe Randall says

    December 20, 2011 at 8:59 am

    Happy Holidays!
    This week is low key for us. A few last minute gifts to grab and a holiday festival to attend. Great give away!

    Reply
  8. Catherine says

    December 20, 2011 at 8:59 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Spending time with my family!

    Reply
  9. Ashley says

    December 20, 2011 at 8:59 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

    We were on our honeymoon last week, so my husband and I have a lot of shopping and decorating to do!

    Reply
  10. Shelley says

    December 20, 2011 at 8:59 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday!

    Lots of work, lil’ bit of cleaning waiting for Grandmommy to visit, lil’ bit of cooking to help out mom and my mother in law, lil’ bit of shopping left, lil’ bit of last few touches for those who are getting homemade gifts, lil’ bit of wrapping on those last presents, lil’ bit of driving from one end of NC to the other, lil’ bit of helping out an old friend make Christmas happen, and a lot of good times with family! Can’t wait! Seems like I have a lot to do, better get busy!!!

    Reply
  11. Kevin says

    December 20, 2011 at 8:59 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS
    Finally wrapping all the presents.

    Reply
  12. Molly M. says

    December 20, 2011 at 8:59 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    I will be lounging in my pj’s with my family while waiting for St. Nick to deliver my daughter’s kitchen!

    Reply
  13. Kim says

    December 20, 2011 at 8:59 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    Sadly, still have a little bit of shopping to do, lots of wrapping, preparing and cooking to do to get ready. I hope to be done by Christmas Eve so I can enjoy!

    Reply
  14. melody says

    December 20, 2011 at 8:59 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Family is coming to town. Then we’re all leaving town to visit other family! :)

    Reply
  15. Dan says

    December 20, 2011 at 8:59 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Eating lots of good food.

    Reply
  16. Jen says

    December 20, 2011 at 8:59 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I have a TON of shopping, cooking, and wrapping to do! Oh, and an entire scarf to knit by Saturday!

    Reply
  17. Lindsay J says

    December 20, 2011 at 8:59 am

    Happy Holidays!!! This last week before Christmas I am working half the week and then doing a Spring Cleaning in the Winter. I am going through all the closets in the house and donating the clothes and things we no longer use. I always feel so much better after decluttering. But I am also looking forward to the week after Christmas not having any plans other than to spend time with my husband and our four-month-old. :)

    Reply
  18. Allison says

    December 20, 2011 at 9:00 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    I am done shopping, now I just have to wrap all the gifts.

    Reply
  19. Victoria C says

    December 20, 2011 at 9:00 am

    “HAPPY HOLIDAYS!” I am finishing up a project at work this week then I’m taking a nice long two week vacation to spend time with my brother who is on his way back from Afghanistan as we speak! Can’t wait.

    Reply
  20. Meghan W says

    December 20, 2011 at 9:00 am

    Happy Holidays! I am leaving an unseasonably warm DC to visit my family in snowy New Hampshire. In fact, I need to leave right now so I don’t miss my flight. Merry Christmas!

    Reply
  21. Laurey Kiehne says

    December 20, 2011 at 9:01 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Just one and a half more work days until I am on my way to see my family in Minnesota! I only get to see them about once a year so I am VERY excited for a nice long break. All of my Christmas shopping is done (luckily) and just one more party before I take off for some rest and relaxation in the frozen tundra!

    Reply
  22. Mary says

    December 20, 2011 at 9:01 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
    We still have lots of cleaning and LOTS of shopping to do. We’re very last minute kind of people. :-) Then we’re house-hopping all weekend to get a little family time in with everyone. And I can’t wait!

    Reply
  23. Jenn says

    December 20, 2011 at 9:01 am

    Happy holidays! Baby’s first Christmas and my lil sis is getting married on the 27th. Lots of great memories this year!

    Reply
  24. Jenner says

    December 20, 2011 at 9:01 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    I have one more DIY gift to finish up, wrapping everything, and traveling coming up this week. I love it though!

    Reply
  25. Jennifer says

    December 20, 2011 at 9:01 am

    Happy Holidays! I can’t make it home this year, so I am having friends over to get in the holiday spirit.

    Reply
  26. Stephanie Randall says

    December 20, 2011 at 9:02 am

    Happy Holidays!
    This week we are busy at work getting things together for our Christmas Festival. All of my shopping is done, but I do have some DIY to finish up.
    AMAZING giveaway!

    Reply
  27. Randi says

    December 20, 2011 at 9:02 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! 12 days of Christmas = 12 days off work!! woo to the hoo!

    Reply
  28. Sheila says

    December 20, 2011 at 9:02 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Cleaning house and waiting for them family to arrive!

    Reply
  29. Tara says

    December 20, 2011 at 9:02 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! I’m actually (surprisingly) right on target with wrapping and shopping however I have a bit of baking to do and of course cleaning. We don’t host Christmas but we go caroling with a bunch of neighbors and everyone comes back to our house for hot chocolate and cookies. Let the fun begin!

    Reply
  30. Katherine says

    December 20, 2011 at 9:02 am

    Happy Holidays!

    I have to have all four wisdom teeth pulled out two days after Christmas ):

    Reply
  31. Donna says

    December 20, 2011 at 9:02 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
    Last-minute purchases, making homemade toffee, and preparing for Santa’s arrival!

    Reply
  32. Emily says

    December 20, 2011 at 9:02 am

    HAPPPY HOLIDAYS! Just staying in town, spending time with family, enjoying a tradition that has been going on for as long as I can remember – watching Christmas Vacation on Christmas Eve!

    Reply
  33. Amy says

    December 20, 2011 at 9:02 am

    Happy Holidays! Hosting my family – can’t wait!

    Reply
  34. Dawn says

    December 20, 2011 at 9:03 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! : We celebrated Christmas already on the 17th with family but have a wedding to look forward to on the 23rd. It will be much fun!

    Reply
  35. Erin T says

    December 20, 2011 at 9:03 am

    Happy Holidays!! We are leaving Nashville and headed up to Chicago-land to visit my family where we will don many layers, drink warm beverages, and watch my new niece coo and smile. Merry Christmas!

    Reply
  36. Tiffany says

    December 20, 2011 at 9:03 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! All done with shopping but will be helping my Mom bake all of the cookies to take to my sisters & celebrate Christmas there with my twin nephews :)

    Reply
  37. Emily W says

    December 20, 2011 at 9:04 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

    Well, today I’m relaxing (it’s my birthday- I think a pedicure is in order), and then it’s seeing friends, walking the dog, gazing at the tree, and seeing family after the Big Day.

    Hope you have a wonderful holiday!

    Reply
  38. statia says

    December 20, 2011 at 9:04 am

    Happy Holidays!!

    Our kids are still in school here, it’s business as usual, along with the last minute gifting and all that.

    Reply
  39. Anna says

    December 20, 2011 at 9:04 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
    I’m spending Christmas with my family in England and going to visit my sister in Germany and celebrate the New Year in Switzerland! If only little elves could come over and pack for me :)

    Reply
  40. Vicki says

    December 20, 2011 at 9:05 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    Baking for sure and spending time with family!

    Reply
  41. Rachel says

    December 20, 2011 at 9:05 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I’m splitting Christmas day between my parents and in laws house. I’m so excited to be wrapping up the work week so I can enjoy some time off.

    These prizes are amazing!!!

    Reply
  42. Tonya says

    December 20, 2011 at 9:05 am

    Happy Holidays!!
    I’m going to Utah to spend time with the fam and my new chubby-as-all-get-out nephew!

    Reply
  43. Lauren S says

    December 20, 2011 at 9:05 am

    Happy holidays! I’m getting ready for lots of family time!

    Reply
  44. Jessie says

    December 20, 2011 at 9:06 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
    My tree is up and has lights, but still no ornaments. Sad, but true. I’ll be squeezing in some decorating when I can!

    Reply
  45. Geoff says

    December 20, 2011 at 9:06 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    I have lots of cookie taste testing to do. You know for quality control ;p

    Reply
  46. Krista Lee says

    December 20, 2011 at 9:06 am

    “HAPPY HOLIDAYS!” Today’s my birthday and having dinner with the fam, Christmas Eve at the neighbors and Christmas at my parents :) I have some serious cleaning and it’s time for cookie baking!

    Reply
  47. Krista Quinn says

    December 20, 2011 at 9:06 am

    Happy Holidays! I’m trying to squeeze in a last minute visit to see a friend and finishing a DIY gift for my mom who’s coming to visit in just a couple of days. Mostly I’m just hanging out with my kiddos, though. I think there will probably be some cookie baking going on!

    Reply
  48. Megan H says

    December 20, 2011 at 9:06 am

    Happy Holidays!

    We are wrapping up the gifts tonight and taking a trip to PA for New Years to see my sister & brother-in-law :) Can’t wait!

    Reply
  49. Adriana says

    December 20, 2011 at 9:07 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

    Cleaning and more cleaning!!

    Reply
  50. amy b. says

    December 20, 2011 at 9:07 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I’ve got a couple crafts to finish, cookies to bake and many gifts to wrap… gonna be a busy xmas eve and I wouldn’t want it any other way!

    Reply
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