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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. Lynea says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:11 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    Still not sure what exactly we’re doing… Brother-in-law is bringing his girlfriend for three days and we have no idea what her interests are…

    Reply
  2. Laurie says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:11 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

    Reply
  3. Rica says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:11 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I will be cleaning and doing last minute shopping over the holiday break. Also plenty of crafts with the kiddos!

    Reply
  4. Sara S says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:12 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Busy busy week…but lots of fun!

    Reply
  5. Cori says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:12 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    Looking forward to some relaxation and last minute present wrapping. :0D

    Reply
  6. amy says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:12 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    still have cooking and cleaning to do… oh the fun!!!

    Reply
  7. Liz says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:13 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! all done with shopping, but waiting anxiously for things purchased online to arrive so i can get wrapping.
    also, i love the image of clara yelling, “i love you, santa!” too cute. :-)

    Reply
  8. Meghan says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:13 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I’m spending the week in Puerto Rico!!

    Reply
  9. juia k. says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:13 pm

    We will be warm and cozy at home counting our blessings as our little boy is out of the hospital after an illness. Feeling so blessed. BTW, we LOVE the stools. LOVE.

    Reply
  10. Megan says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:13 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    I’ll be (hopefully) finishing a quilt I’m making for friends who got married earlier this month!

    Reply
  11. amy says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:13 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    family fun to prepare for and a bit of cooking but the presents are wrapped and so excited to see the whole family.

    Reply
  12. Becca says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:13 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! I will be traveling…San Diego –> Denver –> San Jose –> San Diego. Can’t wait to see lots of family!

    Reply
  13. Michelle says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:13 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I love all of these prizes! What’s on my agenda? I’ve got 3 consecutive holiday dinners/parties to attend this weekend. It’s gonna do a number on my waistline!

    Reply
  14. holly says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:14 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! i have two days off work – can’t wait!!

    Reply
  15. anna landmark says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:14 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Looking forward to a relaxing holiday down in Fort Myers, FL with our three year old who will be seeing the ocean for the first time.

    Reply
  16. bdaiss says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:14 pm

    Happy Holidays! Finishing up holiday craftyness and cleaning/prepping for our big Christmas Day Feast. Thanks for the chance.

    Reply
  17. Jamie says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:14 pm

    Happy holidays!

    I’m planning , well been trying to clean the whole house before guest arrive for Christmas. And I quit Christmas shopping last Thursday .
    So I guess just clean, cook and entertain this coming weekend
    [email protected]

    Reply
  18. Isabel says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:14 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
    Pretty much all of my shopping is still to be done. Procrastination, anyone?

    Reply
  19. Kerry says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:15 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
    I have wrapping and cooking to do!

    Reply
  20. taralee says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:15 pm

    happy holidays!

    we’ll be gift wrapping, packing and cleaning house! i might make a few more gifts for the ladies of the family, too.

    Reply
  21. Rebecca says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:15 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    All I have left to do is wrap and clean house. ;)

    Reply
  22. Rachel says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:15 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I still need to get a gift for my 2 year old and wrap the gifts for the other two girls :)

    Reply
  23. kate s. says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:15 pm

    Happy Holidays!! We are headed from the southeast to New England. Hope to see some snow :)

    Reply
  24. Alicia in Lucas says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:16 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I will be starting my shopping on Thursday, going to the grocery store on Friday, and then wrapping everything and cooking on Saturday.

    Reply
  25. Denny says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:17 pm

    happy holidays!

    I’m enjoying spending time with my wonderful girlfriend and looking forward to seeing my family.

    Reply
  26. Mary W says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:17 pm

    Happy Holidays! No more shopping – now it is just time to eat and hang otu with family! :)

    Reply
  27. Lisa Franca says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:17 pm

    Happy Holidays!! I celebrate Christmas with my husband and children. We will go to church and then eat a wonderful dinner.

    Reply
  28. Kim Birum says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:18 pm

    Merry Christmas. We are celebrating Christmas with my brother on the 23rd, caroling on the 24th, and celebrating at home on the 25th and dinner with friends that evening. Mix in packing up 13 years worth of things and moving to a new house with a variety of weird problems and challenges, plus soccer and volleyball practices and managing two teenagers… I wish mine were little and waiting for Santa again.

    Reply
  29. E says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:18 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    Finally get to spend some time with my brother

    Reply
  30. Matt says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:18 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    I’m picking up a few stocking stuffers, then waiting for my kids reaction to Santa’s visit!

    Reply
  31. Sara says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:20 pm

    Happy Holidays!

    I’m driving to the next state over to see the fam. Should be fun.

    Reply
  32. Molly says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:20 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I am so looking forward to catching up on all the Fall TV I’ve missed during my first semester of Grad School, and also, finishing my 6-month long kitchen makeover (the last piece of the puzzle is to paint the beadboard bright white!).

    Reply
  33. Jason says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:20 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! My brother is hosting Christmas Eve and then I’m off to my Grandmas house.

    Reply
  34. Rachel says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:20 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! There’s a little shopping left to do (mostly gifts for our one-year-old … what do we get her?) and some baking/cooking for Christmas Eve dinner. All things I enjoy!

    Reply
  35. Nicole R. says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:20 pm

    Happy Holidays! My husband and I will be doing some last-minute Christmas shopping because we are procrastinators when it comes to most things!

    Reply
  36. nic says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:21 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    fancy cookies!!!

    Reply
  37. Kristy Hartzell says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:21 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!!!! My holidays will be spent finishing up my hand made gifts for my kids. Doll beds and bedding and basball holders. Lots to do…so little time!!!!

    Reply
  38. Jackie says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:21 pm

    Happy Holidays! We will be spending Christmas morning at home and then traveling 2.5 hours north to our hometown for two Christmas celebrations. It will be very busy!

    Reply
  39. kurt says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:22 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    travelling across the country to our family!

    Reply
  40. Smita says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:22 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
    I plan to do some last minute things :)

    Reply
  41. Su says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:22 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! Buying wine for coworkers.

    Reply
  42. Kylie D. says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:22 pm

    Happy Holidays P’s!!

    We made our to-do list yesterday and are slowly crossing items off. Having 8 guests over for Christmas Eve — the most we have ever hosted, so feeling pretty excited. It will be like entering the North Pole :) Hope your week is full of warmth and joy! :)

    Reply
  43. Courtney O says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:22 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    WE HAVE 7 DIFFERENT CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS TO ATTEND IN 3 DAYS! WE WILL BE BUSY! :)

    Reply
  44. aleece says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:23 pm

    “HAPPY HOLIDAYS!” one last batch of cookies….then parties!!

    Reply
  45. Julia@a-living-space says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:23 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! I just finished all my shopping, but I still have to finish making a few little gifts, wrap lots of presents, sew up some stockings for my apartment, and bake my favorite Christmas cookies. So much to do!

    Reply
  46. Carter O says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:23 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    I will be trying to relax between the hustle and bustle of 5 family celebrations this weekend!

    Reply
  47. Renee says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:24 pm

    happy holidays! i am relaxing with family all the way through new years :)

    Reply
  48. Erica says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:24 pm

    Happy Holidays! I’m all done shopping,& wrapping, all but a package that should arrive today! I still have lots of baking & cooking left to do, & cleaning too! My husband has been painting like crazy. I can’t wait until we tackle our orange-y cherry kitchen cabinets! But that will be after the holidays!

    Reply
  49. Jessica says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:24 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!
    I have a short week at the office so on my free days I’ll be playing outside as much as possible, hiking, biking, and walking the beach with my dogs.

    Reply
  50. amanda says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:25 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
    Cookies, wrapping presents, one mini shopping trip and starting family traditions!!!

    Reply
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