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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. Elyse says

    December 20, 2011 at 10:49 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I’ll be playing with my parents’ 3 adorable kittens and having epic Wii dance-offs with my sister.

    Reply
  2. Mary K says

    December 20, 2011 at 10:49 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Just counting down the hours til our son comes home!

    Reply
  3. Lauren says

    December 20, 2011 at 10:49 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

    We are moving tomorrow in to our brand new place! Which means we didn’t have a ton of money for Christmas this year. This would be such an awesome prize to win to make up for the financial stress we’ve been through.

    Reply
  4. Meggan says

    December 20, 2011 at 10:50 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Wrapping presents and making tags with my new Martha holiday stamping stuff, fun!

    Reply
  5. Carrye says

    December 20, 2011 at 10:50 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Headed to see the in-laws then flying to NC to be with my family for Christmas. Can’t wait!

    Reply
  6. Jessica says

    December 20, 2011 at 10:50 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    My holidays will be spent recovering from a nasty cold and steep throat, but at least I’ll be in my sweet mama’s care :)

    Reply
  7. Rachel says

    December 20, 2011 at 10:50 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! (I feel like singing!)

    This weekend I will be Christmas caroling in 19th centuray getup (think Charles Dickens characters), eating the best gingersnaps in the worlds and enjoying my family!!!!

    Reply
  8. Laura P says

    December 20, 2011 at 10:50 am

    Happy holidays!
    I’m having a latke hannukah party tomorrow night!

    Reply
  9. Lanie says

    December 20, 2011 at 10:50 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Sooo much shopping, cooking and cleaning to do, but no travel thank goodness!

    Reply
  10. Krysti says

    December 20, 2011 at 10:51 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    This week, I’m finishing up some school work (life of a grad student!) and a bit of shopping, then off to visit with friends and family!

    Reply
  11. Kimberly says

    December 20, 2011 at 10:51 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! We’re staying local and going to my family’s house for Xmas Eve to see one sister and her kids. Then heading to my husband’s family’s house for Xmas morning and then back to my family’s house to see the rest of my 5 siblings and their kids.

    Reply
  12. Caleb says

    December 20, 2011 at 10:51 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    We are headed back home for the holidays to spend time with the family. Can’t wait!

    Reply
  13. Emily says

    December 20, 2011 at 10:51 am

    Happy Holidays!

    This week is going to be a bit of everything for me, although I’m glad we don’t have to travel.
    Also on my to-do list is to *prioritize* my to-do list so we can spend more time with the people we love and less on “stuff.”

    Reply
  14. Mellisa says

    December 20, 2011 at 10:51 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    I like to have all of my holiday stuff done ahead of time, but due to a kitchen injury resulting in a sutured right thumb, I still need to wrap presents. I’m hoping I heal quickly! Wish me luck.

    Reply
  15. Tara says

    December 20, 2011 at 10:52 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Just a few more gifts to get and then the best part of all…time with the family.

    Reply
  16. erica says

    December 20, 2011 at 10:52 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
    Cookies are done, just wrapping up a few crafty projects and then some cleaning, and then lots of relaxing and FUN. :)

    Reply
  17. Aleshia says

    December 20, 2011 at 10:52 am

    Happy Holidays!!!! I am taking my two wonderful kiddos snowboarding (one for the first time). It will be extra special because the oldest one is out of the house. I am so excited!!!!!!!!

    Reply
  18. christina jones says

    December 20, 2011 at 10:52 am

    Happy Holidays..!!
    Still need to bake, shop, and wrap…!!!

    Reply
  19. Kendall says

    December 20, 2011 at 10:52 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    We will be piling into our van (me, the hubby, and the poodle….we are planning ahead with the whole van thing), and driving to Charlotte to see my family. Can’t wait to fill the back of the van with all those pretty presents!

    Reply
  20. Lindsay says

    December 20, 2011 at 10:53 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS

    Reply
  21. Staci Johnson says

    December 20, 2011 at 10:53 am

    Happy Holidays!! We are looking forward to the three-state, nine-day tour we are embarking on! Can’t wait to see all the family.

    Reply
  22. Mae says

    December 20, 2011 at 10:53 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Looking forward to lots of quality time with friends and family as we take a multi day drive south to end up in VA for the holidays.

    Reply
  23. Miranda g says

    December 20, 2011 at 10:53 am

    Happy holidays!!!!

    It’s going to be a little hectic, I need to get a few smaller gifts left on my list. We’re also traveling the day after Christmas, so I have a lot of packing and shopping to do. Did I mention we have family members staying with us for the next 4 days????

    Reply
  24. Tara says

    December 20, 2011 at 10:53 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    We will be spending time with family, baking yummy treats, and getting those last few gifts for those hard to shop for recipients!

    Reply
  25. Wendy M. says

    December 20, 2011 at 10:53 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I’m spending Christmas here in Texas with my family, and then me and my boyfriend are headed to New York a couple of days later to spend a couple of weeks with his family. :) We’re excited!

    Reply
  26. Donna says

    December 20, 2011 at 10:53 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Shopping is done, one more batch of cookies, need to wrap presents and then off to Nana’s a four hour drive on Friday!!!

    Reply
  27. Sheri Johnson says

    December 20, 2011 at 10:53 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    I have to finish designing our Christmas cards!!

    Reply
  28. Ronklyn says

    December 20, 2011 at 10:54 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    Drinking in Wisconsin for the holidays. Yep.

    Reply
  29. Jodi says

    December 20, 2011 at 10:54 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    I have to work..boo hoo

    Reply
  30. Melanie says

    December 20, 2011 at 10:54 am

    Happy Holidays! I am working the rest of this week, but looking forward to Christmas festivities (and lots of baking!) on Sat and Sun.

    Reply
  31. Sarah says

    December 20, 2011 at 10:55 am

    Happy Holidays!
    I am excited to spend time with my family and celebrate our 6 month old son’s first Christmas and New Year!

    Reply
  32. Kaley says

    December 20, 2011 at 10:55 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

    Leaving for San Antonio in 3 days, and trying to wrap up my Santa duties before then so I can enjoy all the time I can with family!

    Reply
  33. Robin says

    December 20, 2011 at 10:55 am

    Happy Holidays!!! I am traveling back to my home town to visit my grandmother, dad, and in-laws. We will be traveling for 8 hours with our three kids (youngest is only 3 months old) and dog. Fun Times. Fun Times.

    Reply
  34. Heather says

    December 20, 2011 at 10:56 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Just gave out the holiday cookies bags to people at work today, and am getting ready to pack and head north for the holiday weekend!

    Reply
  35. Nicole says

    December 20, 2011 at 10:56 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I’m doing nothing and LOVING it!!

    Reply
  36. jessica says

    December 20, 2011 at 10:56 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Working lots and lots. Tons of holiday parties this week:)

    Reply
  37. Joanna says

    December 20, 2011 at 10:56 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    I plan on last minute stocking stuffer type shopping trips and then heading to my parents house for the weekend to see the fam. Can’t wait!!! Merry Christmas John, Sherry and Clara!

    Reply
  38. Mary Ann says

    December 20, 2011 at 10:56 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Seeking peace and enjoying the time with my little ones.

    Reply
  39. Christie says

    December 20, 2011 at 10:57 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    The hubs and I are heading to my parents house in Virginia for Christmas. I can’t wait! I only have 3 more gifts to buy out of like 25 gifts, so I am feeling pretty on top of the gift buying right now. :)

    Reply
  40. Afton says

    December 20, 2011 at 10:57 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAAYS!!
    We just moved across the country, from The lovely Richmond to Olympia, WA. My in-laws are flying in to spend the holidays with us and are staying for 10 days to help us start DIYing our new home!! Your blogs will be a very important source for me! Thanks for the inspiration and reminding me of home!

    Reply
  41. Melanie says

    December 20, 2011 at 10:57 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

    Merry Christmas! Trying to clean everything and finish all my Christmas crafts in time for a dinner this Friday! :-)

    Reply
  42. Harmony says

    December 20, 2011 at 10:57 am

    Happy Holidays! I need to make some goodies to take around to the neighbors, but I am *le lazy*!

    Reply
  43. lindsey g says

    December 20, 2011 at 10:58 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!

    i have a tiny bit of shopping still to do, and then all my wrapping! but other than that, just enjoy my family and visits from the man in the red suit!!

    Reply
  44. Liz says

    December 20, 2011 at 10:58 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! My plans for the week are finishing our DIY monogram art gifts for the fam, baking some cookies, and enjoying the first Christmas together with my fiancé!

    Reply
  45. Scott says

    December 20, 2011 at 10:59 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Still shopping of course…it’s not Christmas yet!

    Reply
  46. Mary Prosser says

    December 20, 2011 at 10:59 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! For the first time in 5 years, we won’t be traveling for the Holidays, so lots of baking in our future!

    Reply
  47. Jackie says

    December 20, 2011 at 10:59 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    I’ll finally be relaxing and spending time at home with my husband.

    Reply
  48. Kristen says

    December 20, 2011 at 10:59 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    I’m finishing wrapping and doing some baking! Merry Christmas!

    Reply
  49. jill c. says

    December 20, 2011 at 11:00 am

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! This week we are just getting ready for Santa, followed by a visit from grammie.

    Reply
  50. RuthAnne Bradford says

    December 20, 2011 at 11:00 am

    Happy Holidays! Spending the holidays at home with the family. Hoping to get some painting projects done between Christmas and New Years!

    Reply
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