***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,
Emily V. says
Happy Holidays!
Cleaning, Shopping, Traveling, Relaxing…in that order..
Alison Logue says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! My husband and I have a few last minute gifts to buy for a white elephant gift exchange. My mother in law arrives today, and then we will have a big family Christmas this weekend at my cousin’s house. Can’t wait!! I love Christmas time! :)
ashlee says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! This week I have a few days left of work, some cleaning, cooking/baking and plenty of time with the hubs and good friends!
Teresa says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!
Heading out today to buy the hubs some gifts.. lol I’m not usually this last minute but I guess that’s just the way it worked out this year. And then I will be getting together with my sis-in-law before the big day to get our table decoration plans ironed out and ready to roll! Can’t wait!
Lisa says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Just one more thing to buy for Christmas & then lots of hanging out with family & friends!
Bess says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I finally finished all of my Christmas shopping this past weekend so I’m ready to watch my boyfriend, family & friends’ eyes fill with joy (if they know whats good for them, kidding, kinda)as they all get to open their presents through out the week. Hope yall have a Merry Christmas!!
Susie says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I still need to think up one more gift for my husband and then traveling to spend the holidays with my folks.
Sandy says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! Over the river and through the woods … that’s me in the next few days.
Dagmar says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! My daughter is working on Christmas (paramedic) so we are celebrating with her tomorrow. Although we’ll see our son on Xmas day, I’ve made it clear to both kids that my only wish is for us to be together. So we’ll celebrate after the New Year. The tree and decorations will remain…it matters not what day the celebration happens..just that it happens!
Liz says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I am waiting for a few more presents to arrive, wrap and get under the tree. SO excited to see my family too!
gradgirl says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! On the agenda for this week: lots of last minute shopping and gift-wrapping, plus travelling to visit our families.
Alexandra says
Happy holidays! I have to shop and bake this week.
Ashley says
Happy Holidays! LOVE THIS PACKAGE!
I am DIYing most of my gifts this year :) I got a sewing machine for a very early Christmas present (try October) and decided to put that baby to use for some homemade goodness. Still have about half of the gifts to complete so this week will equal a lot of late nights and hopefully some amazing gifts. Hope you guys have a very merry Christmas!
Nelli says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Im excited to have a mini vacation and just spend time with the family opening gifts and watching movies in our pajamas!
Lenalaire says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! The next several days are last minute gifts, wrapping and holiday crafts. Wish me luck!
Janel says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! We just moved into a new (to us) house last weekend. So we’ll still be cleaning and unpacking.
Beth R says
Happy Holidays! Traveling to Michigan to spend time with the soon to be in-laws. And this West Coast girl is ready for snow!
Lisa says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Just me, the hubs, and the puppy will be relaxing, being merry and extremely blessed. Our extended family hoopla was this past weekend!
Christina says
Happy Holidays! We will be visiting family later this week – looking forward to catching up!
Lauren says
Happy Holidays!!
I’m going to *hopefully* finish up my shopping tomorrow but we have a little more time since our family can’t get together to celebrate Christmas until January 5th!
Amanda B. says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! Getting ready for a girls night on Wed night, Sister in Law arrives on Thurs and then all the fun cooking starts while we try to keep our sons entertained!
Meredith says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!
I started a new job this week so most of my energy is going toward that. I will be doing some baking and house projects on my days off though!
Liz loves Cam says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I’ll be spending the holidays with my brand-new husband at the beach.
Brianne says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I’ll be doing some last minute shopping and baking.
Rachel says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
I’ll be headed back to the ol’ hometown for Christmas festivities. I can’t wait to celebrate, and I’m hoping Santa will bring me some power tools for DIY projects in the new year!
Rebecca says
Happy Holidays!!! My kids and I are spending the holiday with family and making cookie and yummy yummy food!!!
Courtney S. says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Finishing up wrapping and then working on the desserts and apps I need to take to all the family gatherings this weekend. I love this time of year!
Jenny says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Totally relaxing starting tomorrow for a whole week with the fam!
stacy says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
The first thing on my Christmas agenda is to get my kiddos healthy again so they can enjoy all the joy of Christmas morning! Darn colds!!
K says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
I’m a professional violinist so I’m paid to make people’s Christmas merry! In the next week I will be performing the Nutcracker with our local ballet company (several performances), playing with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra when they roll into town, and playing with other local artists and orchestras. Makes a busy but happy holiday for me!
Jessica Willis says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!
I’ll be spending my time refinishing a mid-century dresser (the wicked never sleep, and those brass pulls are ridiculously sexy and linear!)
Emily R says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Wrapping is on my list this week!
Debra Stine says
Happy Holidays!
This week is full of family time, last minute details and celebration of The Best Gift of all.
Cecilia says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
I have a little bit of shopping left and I need to finish wrapping. I’m looking forward to our Christmas party at work and then spending time with family!
Mary says
Happy Holidays!
Last minute shopping :)
Erin says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! We’ll be spending the next few days remembering my wonderful younger brother, who passed away a year ago Thursday. Our family will all be together, trying hard to find joy despite missing him terribly, wrapping each other in love during the holidays.
Meghan says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I have plenty of cleaning to do and more shopping for my husband and 1 1/2 year old son. I absolutely love this time of year and definitely look forward to my husband’s time off from work!
Brittany says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Tomorrow my fiance and I will be driving to Macon, Georgia to spend Christmas with his family. The plans so far are ice skating, Christmas caroling (which I haven’t done since I was in elementary school…guess I should warm up my vocalizers), and a cookie swap. Can’t wait for the festivities to begin! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
kathy from ct says
Baking, baking, baking. If I didn’t have to constantly clean the floors I could really diy the day away. What fabulous prizes. I see you hitting 10,000 entries – no problem
jennifer says
happy holidays!
Brittany says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
We are moving AND going to visit my family in Florida. We actually moved our stuff into storage on Sunday (and are hotel living at the moment) and hope to move into our house when we get back from Florida next week.
RMILLS says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS I will be in Christmas mode full force! ALL WEEK! I’ll be doing it all. . .cooking, cleaning, eating, wrapping and unwrapping gifts!! LOVE IT!!
Rachel says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
We will be on a non stop holiday schedule starting with celebrating Christmas tonight with my side of the family at our new home and via webcam from Taiwan.
Then it is off to Michigan for a lot of fun and food. We can’t wait!
Minh Nguyen says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
We moved into our “new” home about 5 months ago and every weekend have been projects after projects. We’ve gotten ride of SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO many overgrowth plants that I think the eco system of the whole region has changed because of us. We recently finished redoing a closet to two tier and we are about to do it to another one. So much to do, seems like things will never end but we’re having fun! Thanks for all the inspirations and motivations!
Sunne says
Happy Holidays! All I have left to do is wait until tomorrow to see if I won.
Liz says
Happy Holidays!
We’re gearing up to visit family in far away states. But first! I must finish my shopping. So. Much. To. Do.
Sunne says
Wait…I messed up my email address…so I’m doing this one more time and corrected my email address. Sorry.
Jessica Eileen says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
I’ve got to finish last minute decorating and shopping, of course!
By the way, I was inspired by your Christmas tree decorations this year, and used the ribbon idea on my very own purple 3.5 foot tree in my apartment :)
I used sparkly bright colors of pink, green, purple, and blue curling ribbon, and it runs down the tree. The ornaments I bought at Hobby Lobby half off ($3!) and I used the extra ribbon to insert into the iridescent ornaments to match. Super cute and girly! Total cost=$5!
Samantha says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I’ll be spending the week working, doing last minute shopping, and trying to find time to bake tons of cookies!
Kimberly R. says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
we’re newlyweds, and we’ll be spending Christmas with my parents, and my new mother-in-law is tagging along.