***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,
Jessica says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! My shopping is done, but this would be a great last minute gift for myself! We hit the road on Wednesday for a total of 9 hours driving to visit family…with a tot not much older than Clara in tow. Should be an adventure!
krissy says
Happy Holidays! Lots of last minute cooking and sewing for gifts while snuggling to keep warm!
Courtney says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!
We are traveling and doing some last minute baking and of course a list of DIY projects that are still on our radar!!
Have a great Christmas you guys and thanks for the awesome give away goods :-)
Lauren K says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
I am throwing a party on Friday, so this week is all about cleaning, shopping, baking cookies and pre-cooking all the food I can!
Emily says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!
I’ll be spending time with my family, making cookies straight out of my Grandma’s recipe book. Cannot wait!
Cody says
Happy Holidays! Lots of baking and wrapping presents to do this week!
taysha riggs says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
I have the last bit of baking I need to do before Xmas and then I nail down my Resolution List. I pretty it up, print it BIG and post it in my bedroom. I tend to stick to things in print…
J says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!
This week will be packed with last minute shopping, wrapping, cookie frosting, breakfast with a friend, and family parties! Wouldn’t have it any other way :)
Samantha says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
I’m baking and shopping and wondering how it got to be December 19 already!
Michelle says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!
I’m traveling by Amtrak train to visit my parents for a few days!
Marianne says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I’m going to be a cookie baking fool :)
Leanne says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I’ve got shopping, cooking, and LOTS of cleaning to finish up this week… ugh!
Kelsi R says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
I’ve finished my shopping (yay!) so this week will be spent working- until Friday night when my boyfriend gets to come (the military is tough, but sometimes you get lucky- like coming home for Christmas). Then I’ll be spending as much time as possible with him and my huge family, including travelling from home to home to see everyone.
jordyn says
Happy Holidays! My husband and I just bought a house and my family are coming to celebrate Christmas and help us knock out a bunch of projects on our mile-long to do list. So very excited!
Vickie says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I’m flying across the country to go home and spend time with my family.
Liz says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!
Traveling to see family for Christmas, then back for some New Year’s home-improvement time!
Kathryn Humphreys says
Happy Holidays!!! We’re just staying here, watching the progeny tear through wrapping paper.
Lauren says
Happy holidays. I’m looking foward to spending time w/ family and friends.
J says
happy holidays!! looking forward to much-needed time off work this week! haven’t had time to do much “holiday prep” so will be using those days off to get things done!!
Courtney says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I will be spending lots of time with family and just relaxing and enjoying our baby’s first christmas!
Ashley says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
We are hosting this Christmas, which means the inside of our house is totally decked out. That is also because the outside of our house is undergoing a facelift. Every day I wake up hoping that Santa and his construction elves have finished in time for me to decorate, but I’m still waiting…Either way, it’s my fave time of year and I’m excited to have my family come up to CT to celebrate with us!
lisa says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! we are gong to make tons of cookies saturday night and listen to christmas music then go to our family’s house on sunday.
afton says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!….the next week is full of lots o’ eating. the first, of course, starts a diet and exercise regiment…and a four month wedding countdown!
Jessica says
Happy Holidays!
Just home from a visit to Santa, only some shopping and cookie baking left to do.
Karrie says
Happy Holidays! We’re going to be doing all of the above. Shopping, cleaning and traveling.
Jenni says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Heading to my parents casa for a few days of rest and niece spoiling…..
shannon says
HaPPY HOLIDAYS!!
I will be working all week :( But then a 3 day weekend of holiday fun :)
Danielle says
Happy Holidays!! Lots of last minute cleaning and awaiting my new duvet from West Elm to finish the guest room!
Ris says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! I am DONE with Christmas shopping and off work for a week so I plan to don some pajamas and watch some Christmas movies while I wrap all those presents!
jenni o says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! traveling to see family
Lisa Mejia says
Happy Holidays!!
All done shopping here, just need to cook & clean! We are traveling, but not far, just north of the river about 45 minutes. No snow yet in MN so shouldn’t be a bad drive!
Laura says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Going to my hometown with the hubs to see both families. Last year wore us out, so we will be planning some naps this year!
Tracy says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Staying in town and…..closing on our first home! Wahoo! And it needs a lot of DIY!
jackie says
Happy Holidays!
Making golden sugar cookies and chocolate truffles, and wrapping christmas presents (with some holiday tunes and a fire in the background)!
Joyce Faler says
Happy Holidays – My plan for the holidays is Family Togetherness!
Sarah says
Happy Holidays!!! Going to NY to visit family!
Lindsay Butler says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
Lots and lots of travel to see family. Should be fun with a 13 month old…. : )
Dale says
Happy Holidays!
Finally tackling the daunting task of painting my kitchen cabinets! Merry Christmas to me :)
Kori says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I will be doing last minute shopping for the brother who only asked for super expensive things even though my budget is super small, the grandmother who doesn’t want “stuff” in her house, and the in-laws who we always buy for last minute because my hubby womps. Then, with a holiday gathering with some girlfriends this past weekend, I now need to clean my house again. But, I am not bitter, stressed or freaking out. It’s a wonderful time of the year! :)
Katie says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS and Merry Christmas!
Coolest.giveaway.EVER.
We’re going to be spending time with family…I still haven’t even started shopping for my husband yet. Crazy!
Nancy says
Happy Holidays!
Family is coming over and the kids are waiting to Santa!!!!
Maddie says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
I have all kinds of last minute cleaning to do . . . I’m not very excited about it!
Emily S says
Happy Holidays!!!
LOVE this time of year. I got married in September, and my hubbie and I are traveling to Wisconsin to be with our families for Christmas. Our first Christmas season together has been wonderful and filled with lots of baking. We still have a bit more shopping to do this week and before we travel from Vermont to Wisconsin, I want to clean the house. There is nothing worse than coming home to a messy home!!
Kaitlyn says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Lots of last minute DIYing for gifts–I missed a week while we vacationed in the Virgin Islands!
Keelin says
Happy Holidays!! Finishing DIY gifts and waiting to give them away!!
Lindsey S says
Happy Holidays!!
I’ll be baking cookies, finishing up some last minute shopping, wrapping everything, and cooking for the pitch-in dinner at my parent’s on Saturday. Is it just me or has the past month just FLOWN by?!
Jen S. says
Happy Holidays!
We’re excited about our neighbor’s Christmas lights party. Sooooo fun!
Amanda says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Looking forward to trying to finish my yarn ball garland before the 25th so it can actually go on the tree.
Miranda says
Happy Holidays!!!
I’m heading back home about 2 hours away to spend Christmas Eve with my mom and sister. Then headed to Columbus, NE (2 hour drive, but not any closer to home) to spend Christmas day with my in-laws. Then am home for a mere three days before trekking up to Pierre, SD to spend the new year holiday with my grandparents and celebrate Christmas. I was in Minnesota this weekend to celebrate Christmas with my grandparents there, too.
I put over 2,000 miles on my car during the holiday season – enjoy every minute!
Jaime Barks says
Happy Holidays! In true procrastinator style I will be shopping and finish up gifts!