***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,
Katie says
Happy Holidays! I have my husband to shop for… he’s a snooper, so I have to do his gifts last! We love Christmas and can’t wait to spend it with family and play board games, drink wine, and eat delicious food!!
Anabelle says
Happy holidays!!
Jennifer says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Unfortunately, I’m working, but also managing to fit in parties and shopping. Can’t wait for Christmas and thanks for the chance to win. Got in just under the 10,000 wire!
Meghan says
Happy holidays! Heading to the east coast for the first time to visit my boyfriend’s family! :)
Emily says
Happy holidays! I am going to my inlaws for 10 days… Wish me luck. :)
kate says
I’ve only just started diy-blog reading…and it is dangerous! So since we do not celebrate Christmas we have a list of projects. Board & batten the eat in kitchen, pick a new living room paint color, build a laundry pedestal, build an entryway bench for the in-laws. And perhaps some adirondack chairs if there is time! Thankfull husband is handy and we’ve got blogs for ideas. I’m sure there will be plenty of cookie and coffee breaks though :)
Kathy says
Happy holidays! I’ve been baking lots of cookies and need to finish shopping.
Jen says
Happ holidays! I’m packing so I can head up to the RIC!
Tiffany C. says
“HAPPY HOLIDAYS!”
The hubby and I are working on finishing up our “tv wall”. Consisting of a faux fireplace with built-in bookcases and tv mounted above. :)
Kate V says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! I have finished my shopping, but still need to wrap! I also need to clean my house because we have family coming x-mas eve.
Cheryl says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! This Christmas is extra special, because I just had surgery and really appreciate the extra time with family, more so than any other year. We also are going to celebrate our 21st (!) anniversary on the 22nd!!
Rejoicing in so many ways!!
Emily says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! My plan is to finish up wrapping presents tomorrow and spend the rest of the week hanging out with my amazing husband and children!
Shannon says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Looking forward to family and friends and lots of festive parties
Erin says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
I will be spending the next few days removing the ornaments from the tree to get the prelit – dud lights off to re-light and redecorate! Boo!
Alison says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
We’re off from the East Coast to the Midwest for the annual Xmas Warped Family Tour!
ElaineMicheline says
“HAPPY HOLIDAYS”
I don’t have any plans, unless you consider relaxing on the beach in Miami plans- LOL.
Erin G. says
Happy Holidays! We just have a little bit of shopping left, then it’s relaxation-staycation-vacation for the entire week! Our little man is 13 months, so we’re too excited for Christmas!!
The Chatty Housewife says
Happy Holidays! We’re headed to CA!
Jasie says
Happy Holidays!
Some wrapping and hopefully some cookie-making, a snowflake craft with my daughter, and some decluttering/cleaning.
Lauren says
Happy Holidays! Not only do I need to do all of my Christmas shopping, I’m currently in the process of moving into my first house! It’s a crazy time, but I’m sure this will be a Christmas I’ll always remember!
Ann Marie says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!
I’ve got everything to do! Or that’s what it feels like. Gotta wrap, bake for the company Christmas party, and for the ILs, clean up for guests, and still have a few last minute stocking stuffers to grab! Yeesh.
Amanda says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Our schedule is so packed this week I’m just constantly looking at the calendar and setting events on my cell phone calendar just to keep track of it. It’s great though, I love getting to spend so much time with everyone!
Roberta says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS…..we’ll be driving from Miami to NH this week, to spend the holidays (hopefully a white Christmas) with lots of family an friends! And before we leave we’ll be doing packing and some last minute shopping!
Michelle says
Happy Holidays! I’m a last minute person, so still working on the shopping list, and consumed by making food for many holiday parties! Have a great week with Clara!
Megan M says
Happy Holidays! We will be celebrating with our brand new baby girl!!!
Kellie says
Happy Holidays! Working every day except for Christmas day!
Karen says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
My holiday agenda will include dinner at my mom’s house and a little much needed time off.
Kellie says
Happy Holidays! Working on Christmas.
Casey says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Last minute shopping, finishing up cards, and driving across a state and a half to see my parents!
Kellie says
Happy Holidays! Spending time with my family on Christmas!
Vicki says
HAPPPY HOLIDAYS! We are headed to florida to visit my hometown with the almost 1 year old boy. And Christmas will be my 3rd anniversary with my sexy and brilliant husband! Yep, we got married on Christmas. :)
Beth says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I do love Christmas, but it has been so so so busy. And tomorrow begins the traveling. I think I’ll be glad when January rolls around. But winning this giveaway would help my holiday spirit! :) Merry Christmas to the Petersiks!
Jackie says
Happy holidays!!
Shopping, wrapping, and family :)
Richard George says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Planning on spending time with the family next week. I have a large family so that requires some traveling, mostly in Ohio but will be driving from Cleveland to Pittsburgh next week. Still have shopping to do but no baking except for cookies for the big man (Clarence Clemons).
Jennifer says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Let’s see…working, shopping, cooking,cleaning, decorating, wrapping presents…anything I might have missed?!
Alice Robison says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! This week I’m wrapping gifts, cleaning house for the in-laws (who are visiting for a week – yikes!), and planning for our annual Christmas Eve family dinner at our house.
Robin O says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
I just have a tiny bit of shopping left, thank goodness. Our daughter turned two in October so Christmas this year is pretty fun. :) Our 5 month old son is too little this year to ‘get it’ but we’re really looking forward to next year with TWO little ones getting excited about Christmas!
Joe says
Happy Holidays.
I will be finishing my gift purchasing and helping my wife wrap presents.
Rachael K. says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
We are so relaxing over the holidays!
Susie says
Happy Holidays!
Jocelyn says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Spending time with my family and cooking are the only things on my holiday agenda. Looking forward to this week off! :)
Jenny says
Happy Holidays!!! I am very much looking forward to celebrating my first real Christmas with my twin boys who will be 1 on Thursday!! Shopping is done, just relaxing!!
cec says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Looking forward to the big ol’ family YOINK (white elephant gift exchange) that is now a tradition.
Brendan Henrie says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Custom benches. Woot
Trey L says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I’ll be heading to the in-laws’ place to celebrate with everyone. Looking forward to our son’s 2nd Christmas.
Amanda says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!
Christmas is my favorite time of year, so I am looking forward to spending the next few days with my family and friends baking, cooking, and watching Christmas movies that will always bring a smile to my face! Have a Merry Christmas!
Heather S says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
We won’t be traveling to see family, so it’s just our family of 4. Shopping is done…. So on our days off we will be baking cookies, building gingerbread houses & playing games (board games: apples to apples, catch phrase, etc.. & family wii time) oh & watching Christmas movies!
leslie says
Happy Holidays!
I am waiting on all of the last-minute shopping to arrive in the mail. Hopefully it gets here! My family will be celebrating Christmas in my and my husband’s hometown to celebrate with our families.
Andrea says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Just a few loose ends to tie up, but mostly having fun with my family!
Andrea B. says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I’m headed south to Memphis to celebrate with family.