***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,
VickyC says
“HAPPY HOLIDAYS!” Very exciting plan, surgery to remove my gall bladder on 12/22, all shopping done, wrapped and under the tree already. One last event will be to decorate the Christmas cookies with the grandkids Wednesday evening. Merry Christmas!
Dana Jacobs says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
I definitely have a few last minute gifts to buy and wrap, but other than that, it’s cleaning and working for me. :)
Jessica says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! We already had early Christmas with my family so it’s time to relax!
Keilah says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! We have to make one functional bike from two old ones. Shouldn’t be too hard for my handy hubby! Otherwise I’m going to wrap, wrap, and bake!
sara says
Happy Holidays!
I’ve got to take down the tree & box it up to surprise my dad with a mysterious Christmas tree magically appearing on Christmas morning! A little bit of a hassle to take to work on Christmas eve and then drive the 2 hours to his house, but totally worth it to see his surprised face on Christmas morning!
Ruby Showalter says
Happy Holidays!! We’re having a celebration with my husband’s family. It’s extra-special since it’s our first Christmas with ou baby girl (;
Cassidy says
Happy Holidays! Just a little more shopping, lots of cleaning, and company coming on Thursday! AAKK!
Kristi F says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I have family from all over the world coming to visit.. I can not wAIT!!
Anna says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
I need to wrap my husband’s gifts and ship my mom’s gift (I had it custom framed and it will be finished tomorrow). I also received an unexpected gift in the mail yesterday from a friend back home, so now I have to scramble to get her something too! Ack!
Jacque E says
Happy Holidays! Unfortunately I have a bit of last minute shopping left, and then it’s just a matter of sitting back and relaxing! No family that I need to entertain, and no travel til next year! Hopefully that means I’ll be able to enjoy it!
Rebecca says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! We’re visiting relatives this week and then spending Christmas at my parents with my sister’s family. Little bit of shopping left to do but nothing big.
Jessica Erin says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! We are in the process of buying our own fixer-upper house and should close Friday!
Kristen M says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
waiting to see if we’ll see ourselves on tv at Magic Kingdom during the Christmas Day Parade!!
Danielle says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!! Heading to the mountains for some cozy time with the family. In the next two days I will be knitting the last of my stocking stuffers, wrapping like crazy and a last minute stop into Williams Sonoma!
Whitney says
Happy Holidays! I’m travelling home with my husband to spend Christmas with our families.
Alicia says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! We still have presents to wrap. Can’t wait to spend time with family!
Celia says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! We are heading to the Upper Peninsula of MI to spend Christmas with my husband’s family for a week, then heading to my family in western KY for New Year’s. Lots of travel, but I don’t have to do cook or clean for anyone! :-)
twelvedaysold says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
This week is filled with misc crafts to finish up when I get off work each day (I should have the perfect amount of time!). Things are looking good for a Christmas where none of the presents are finished in January the next year!
Lori says
Happy Holidays! I am looking forward to only 1 family gathering for next weekend -ahhhhhh. My little 2 year old is really excited for Santa so hopefully he makes a stop at our house!
Emma says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I have tons of traveling to do this weekend, as the bf and I are trying to hit up all our families. So far, we’re at: two parents’ houses on Friday, a parents’ and an aunt’s house on Saturday, and a parents’ and a grandma’s house on Sunday. Plus another aunt’s house on Tuesday, and an out-of-town friend visiting on Wednesday. But you know, seeing all my friends and family might be the best part of the holiday for me :)
marlene says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Last minute shopping!
Mathew says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! We’ll be visiting family in SC and KY… roadtrip!
Maria D. says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! For the first time since I ditched the east coast and moved out to Seattle, my parents are traveling here for Christmas, which means tons of work for me. I need to clean, bake cookies, and wrap a ton of presents! I couldn’t be more excited to host my 1st Christmas morning.
Kendalyn says
Happy Holidays!
My week will consist of some last-minute shopping, putting final touches on some DIY gifts, and wrapping. I’m most looking forward to Christmas Eve and Day when I can spend quality time with friends and family!
Jenna Miller says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Christmas plans includes chaos! My husband and I work at a family tax office and the new year is very crazy… well it just so happens that we have been remodeling our first house and we have our master bath left and it has to be done before the tax storm hits!!! That’s my plans!
natalie says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! My shopping is pretty much complete, but the work has just begun…on the Italian cookies. My Grandma, Mom, Aunts and cousins split up the cookie recipes and bake for a week straight before Christmas so we can all enjoy warming our bellies with some pizelles, meatball cookies, cannolies, etc. In fact…I should go check the oven :)
Lindsay says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
I am planning on enjoying lots of family time!
Laura F. says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
I still have some projects left to finish tonight and tomorrow….then on to fun time with friends and family!
Sarah says
Happy Holidays! I can’t wait to see my family! It’s been a year and a half since I’ve been home and the road is a callin’!
Roger says
Happy Holidays! Going to the inlaws in Southern California for a couple days.
Ryan N says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! We are off for 2 weeks and enjoying time with the family.
Pamela says
“HAPPY HOLIDAYS!” Staying home for a change…might not come out of my pjs!
Mallory Wilson says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I have everything left to do- shop, wrap, clean and cook! But I’m excited for my first christmas with my husband in our own house!
Alisha N says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! We are staying home this year, my fav!
Katie C says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! I’ll be working as a night shift nurse helping the sick! But, hopefully in between the two shifts (christmas eve and christmas day) – I can get together for a quick family fun get together opening presents, eating food, and enjoying family that have come from out-of-town! :)
Merry Christmas, Young House Love!!
Shannon says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!
I have a week filled with work, wrapping presents, baking and a weekend full of family :)
Nicole says
Happy Holidays! I have shopping, cooking, and cleaning to do this week…yikes!!
EmmyJ says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
I’m excited to see my brother – it’s his first Christmas since he got back from the Peace Corps! Other than that, I plan on eating and sleeping. . . a lot!
Megan says
Happy Holidays!
I’ll be celebrating with my boyfriend’s family in California. It’s my first Christmas away from my family – so I’m excited and sad all at the same time.
Joylyn says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I’m running late this year and still have one gift to purchase, about ten left to wrap, and we are starting to plan Christmas dinner with the family. We are headed to the mountains again this year. We love your blog and read it regularly.
Jessica says
Happy Holidays! I am leaving it all up to the red suited man!!!
Claire says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!
I have last minute shopping, wrapping, and packing this week. Then traveling in NC/SC to see family!
Eleanor Wilson says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
I’ve been looking forward to all the last minute baking, and I have plenty waiting for me this week!
Laurel says
Happy Holidays!
Traveling home to Detroit for the holidays and our baby shower! :)
Steph says
Happy Holidays!
We have an action packed week of working (boo!), doctors checkups, cleaning, cooking, visiting family and a toddler who’s very excited to see what Santa brings. So excited!
Taylor Kilburn says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!
i am excited to have some time off work with my husband getting our house ready for our very first baby due in april!
Courtney says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
This would make my Holidays so merry & bright!
I have a LOT of baking to whip out and some last minute gifts and wrapping. Then it’s just enjoying the season with my family <3
Courtney B says
Happy holidays!! I still have shopping and wrapping!
Sam says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! It is our first Christmas as Home Owners and we are looking forward to having a lazy morning soaking it all up. Plus putting the fabulous amount of counter space to work baking cinnamon rolls! We would put all of the sticking stuffers to work in the new home :)
Christine says
Happy Holidays! Hosting family and watching my hubby do the cooking!