***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,
jamie says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Just trying to get all the last minute holiday crafting and shopping done in between all the parties!
Kristen says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
I will be celebrating at home with my family and finishing those DIY projects that have been dragging for months…
Amy L. says
Happy Holidays!
We are celebrating Christmas Eve at our house. It is the first party we are hosting in our new home, and with our newborn son! Busy ( but FUN!) week ahead!
bria says
awesome
jacqui says
Happy Holidays!! traveling down to Richmond for the holidays!
Kari says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Stephanie says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Our shopping is all done, and I am off work starting tomorrow. Can’t wait to just chill at home with my 2 year old for a few days and see what Santa brings us!
Joy says
Happy Holidays!
I am all done with Christmas shopping and wrapping, so I am laying a new floor in my kitchen :) Merry Christmas to me!
Elle says
“HAPPY HOLIDAYS!” Fun with my family – visiting, going to church, cooking, watching movies, singing, working on projects,…
Kristina Weger says
Happy Holidays! Husband and I are roadtripping to see both our families!
Ruth says
Happy Holidays!
This week I will be shopping, cooking, and cleaning as well as going back home for Christmas. Busy week!
Katherine says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
I have a little bit of shopping, a lot of wrapping, & some cleaning to do. I’ll be taking it fairly easy & sleeping lots, too, though.
thank you for the opportunity!
Stephanie Haney says
Happy Holidays!
We are driving from AL to NJ to see our family. Not looking forward to 15+ hours in the car each way but the week with the fam is definitely worth it!
Ashley says
Happy Holidays!!!
We’re sticking around at home… enjoying Christmas Eve at the mohter-in-laws and then Christmas day with my side of the family at our house. We’re having the first “Christmas Lasagna” at our house… hopefully it will go well! :)
Allison says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!
Trying to finish sewing stockings for myself, my husband and baby on the way before Santa arrives!
Abby says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
I will be baking and cooking all week. Can’t wait for family time!
Jacklyn says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
This is the time of year when my boyfriend and I are actually thankful we live in a small apartment; there’s not enough room to house our many relatives, so we leave the cookin’ and cleanin’ up to someone else! One of my favorite traditions is his family’s crab-leg-eating contest on Christmas Eve, and this year I’m going for the gold. This little gal (aaaalmost 5’4″) may not look like she can stand up to the big boys (several upwards of 6’2″), but seafood is my JAM and I can pack ’em away liks nobody’s business.
Amy says
Happy Holidays!
I will be baking and cleaning for a holiday party at my house!
Melanie Robinson says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
All the Christmas shopping is done and I only have a few presents left to wrap. Just need to clean the house before my parents, hubby’s parents and his sister come for our first Christmas in Roanoke, VA in our tiny two bedroom/one bath house. :)
nicki says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Fay says
Happy Holidays!
Waiting patiently for my last day in the office (tomorrow) and then some good times with good family and good food.
Cynthia LaPan says
Happy holidays!!!
I am flying from Massachusetts to my home state of Indiana on Friday. I haven’t seen anyone (except for my Mom for two days) since we got here a year and a half ago. I’m SO EXCITED! I haven’t been this excited about the holidays since I was nine.
I tried a DIY of Paint- My-Own- Pottery for my fiance’s mom– it was a picture of her dog, paint-by-number-ed. Then I dropped it on the sidewalk. :-(. Aw, well. I’m going to try to dip-dye some wooden objects tonight…since Rit is a little pricey, I’m using cake dye and Mod Podge, then clear- coating them. We’ll see how this goes!
Have a fantadtic holiday Sherry, John, Clara, and Burger! :-D
Donna says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! We have this delusion that a 9-hour car ride with a 3- and 1-year old is going to be fun. :-)
Kate says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
We have a whirlwind weekend of Chanukkah festivities with my family and Christmas with my boyfriends family – can’t wait to see everyone :D
Tammy says
Happy HOlidays!!!!
Cleaning, hosting the office christmas party, baking, wrapping presents, cooking, etc.
This is our first Christmas together as a blended family, so 7 kids, 2 parents and a dog and a lizard will be enjoying the festivities….. :)
Andrea K. says
Happy Holidays! I will be spending the next few days wrapping up gifts late at night (after kid bedtime) and then enjoying the looks on their faces as they open and play with everything!
Stephany says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! We have a few SMALL things left to buy; and I have to catch up on straightening (kids old enough to be involved=less time at home= less time to have a truly clean and organized house for me!) The Break will be LOVELY at home with small visits here and there :) I CANNOT WAIT!
Paige says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
My husband and I will be celebrating our first Christmas together as a married couple!
Sarah mc. says
HAPPY holidays! Lots of family time, starting tonight!
Betsy says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
I’m planning on having a nice low-key Christmas with immediate family, which sounds about perfect.
Amanda M says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
I’m all done shopping, and staying home this year so I get to relax ’til Santa comes knocking!
Sarah M. says
Happy Holidays!
I will be enjoying some time away from work finding my idea books in the attic. Renovation planning commences in January!
Marie says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I’m finishing up some desserts; mini cheesecakes and brownie bites (Picky Palate) for both sides of the family and wrapping presents for the kiddos.
suzanne says
Happy Holidays! the fun starts Friday and lasts til the 1st!
Jessica says
“HAPPY HOLIDAYS!”
A christmas eve party at our house then lots of family time!
Lisa. G says
Happy Holidays! We have lots of wrapping to do, plus we’re having lots fun with our son getting ready for Santa!!!
Erin says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! We’re traveling from northern virginia to Maine for christmas. My husband is driving the 12 hours with our 70 pound dog and i am flying. i definitely got the better end of that deal!
Cori Gummelt says
Happy Holidays! We will be traveling to spend a white Christmas in Breckenridge, CO with family.
Jill says
Happy Holidays!!! I plan to be cleaning, cooking, traveling to see family and finally getting to see my kids open their gifts from Santa! Whew!!!
Oriah says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!….it’s the first time in 10 years i’ve had a week off around Christmas and i’m going to sit around the house, bake bread, and relax.
Samantha D. says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! I will be finishing my presents (decided to do a DIY Christmas this year!), performing in my church’s Christmas program, and visiting family.
lindsey says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
I still haven’t bought a single Christmas present… so I will be shopping.
JP says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I’ll be traveling back to Virginia this week to see my family.
Lynn says
Happy Holidays! We are actually going to be home for the first time for Christmas. We (which as my husband keeps reminding me means me and the older girls, not him) will be painting and redecorating the little girls bedroom — gray, pink, black, and white!
RJ says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Last minute wrapping…it’s the worst!
Christina says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
I have a bunch to do this week, including a solstice celebration, party at daycare, and a visit to the post office. Wouldn’t be complete without an HVAC repair.
nicki says
Happy Holidays! Santa came early to our home! We will be traveling to Virginia for the next week and half!
Jordan Schmidt says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Just cleaning and getting ready for my entire family to come and then a few days later my husband’s entire family to come. So excited!!
Sherri says
Happy Holidays! I’m done shopping, but this week I’ll be baking and wrapping presents! Yay!
Lauren McCarty says
Happy Holidays!
I will be spending time with family and relaxing on a much needed five-day-weekend.
julie g. says
Happy Holidays! Working, cooking and cleaning!