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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. Amber says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:01 pm

    Happy Holidays!

    My week? Working, crafting, cooking, cleaning, gifting, family-ing (?), and if I’m REALLY lucky, napping!

    Reply
  2. Lana says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:01 pm

    Happy Holidays!
    Cooking and baking, and waiting for family and friends! So much fun!

    Reply
  3. Emily says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:01 pm

    Happy Holidays!
    I am doing last minute cleaning and organizing before our house will be filled with family!

    Reply
  4. Kelly says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:01 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! Working on our parent’s 1970’s cabin, nothing brings a family together more than DIY over the holidays.

    Reply
  5. Ali says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:01 pm

    Happy Holidays!!

    Apparently, I’m coming to your house for Christmas (I’m the one who had the crazy dream – haha!). No, we’re going up to my parents’ house in NoVA and then spending the actual day with them and my SIL’s family. Fun fun!

    Reply
  6. mgb says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:01 pm

    happy holidays! definitely need to get started on that christmas shopping!!!

    Reply
  7. CaseyTS says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:01 pm

    happy holidays! we just finished moving, so we’ll be unpacking all our stuff!

    Reply
  8. Michelle says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:01 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    We will be driving to Canada to see my family! Can’t wait!

    Reply
  9. Jennie says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:01 pm

    Happy Holidays! I will be relaxing all week, and traveling to spend time with my parents on Friday, yay!

    Reply
  10. MB says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:01 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Traveling to three different places each 1000 miles away from one another in 10 days. I’m exhausted just thinking about it!

    Reply
  11. Lindaroo says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:01 pm

    Happy Holidays!
    Merry Christmas!
    Feliz Navidad!

    My Oh Brother sewing machine is still getting a workout this week, trying to finish two hoodie vests for sister and SIL in time for the big day!

    Reply
  12. Amber says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:01 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    I will be anxiously waiting for all of the Christmas family fun and wrapping the last few presents. I LOVE this time of year!

    Reply
  13. Laura says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:01 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    I’m flying back to see my family and looking forward to spending some quality time with them! I’m hoping I don’t get stuck in Chicago airport during my flight connection. I also hope my parents get some snow! For me it wouldn’t be Christmas in the Midwest without some snow.

    Reply
  14. Kelly Lanley says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:01 pm

    Happy Holidays! I will be trying to remain SANE this week. That is all.

    Reply
  15. Rachel says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:01 pm

    Happy Holidays!!

    We’ll be driving around GA to spend time with family.

    Reply
  16. Melissa says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:01 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    No holidays plans, but I will be deep cleaning and sitting down with Joni Mitchell’s “Blue” and a good book to at least try to get into the spirit.

    Reply
  17. Nicole Lindquist says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:01 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! WRAPPING!

    Reply
  18. Krysta @ Domestic for Dummies says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:01 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I am all done with my Christmas shopping and have five whole days off to read books and wander aimlessly around my house. Can’t wait! Merry Christmas J,S,C and B!

    Reply
  19. Marcy says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:01 pm

    Happy Holidays- general yule related functions

    Reply
  20. Sarah says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:01 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! :D

    We’re spending this week celebrating Hanukkah and finishing up last minute Christmas shopping and decorating before the family get-togethers start on Friday!

    Reply
  21. Carrie says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:01 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! We call it “The Christmas Extravaganza!!” Four days of visiting, present-ing, eating, and loving on our families. Good times!

    Reply
  22. Christy G. says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:01 pm

    Happy Holidays!

    Just sitting back and waiting for this weekend and my week of vacation following it!

    Reply
  23. Summer says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:01 pm

    Happy Holidays.

    Our first Christmas at our house with my entire family. !!!

    Reply
  24. Jordan G @ The Happy Homebodies says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:01 pm

    Happy Holidays!!

    I’ll be baking some gifts for my husband’s coworkers and then relaxing until all of the crazy travel starts after Christmas!

    Reply
  25. Lauren says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:01 pm

    happy holidays!

    Reply
  26. Rick says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:01 pm

    Happy Holidays !

    I am taking the week of Christmas off from work and am just waiting to kick back and relax.

    Reply
  27. LAURA says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:01 pm

    Happy Holidays!!
    We are doing absolutely nothing, and we are going to love it :)

    Reply
  28. Lin says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:01 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

    the bf and i are headed to ohio for xmas! but before that, we’re going to make fifty dumplings for dinner tonight :)

    Reply
  29. Tracey says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:01 pm

    Happy Holidays! Taking some time this week to get in the spirit of giving and just being thankful for all that we have!

    Reply
  30. Emily S. Davis says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! This week, I am heading off to the in-laws house in Dallas. Hoping for a white Christmas but not going to hold my breath.

    Merry Christmas!
    Emily

    Reply
  31. Jennifer says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Traveling to Wisconsin to visit family. Hoping for a White Christmas!

    Reply
  32. Amanda says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    Happy Holidays!

    All presents are purchased and wrapped so I’m baking tons of goodies to bring to family!

    Reply
  33. Melanie says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    My husband and I are hosting Christmas at our place and I have yet to do any grocery shopping! My plan is to make a list and shop tomorrow. :) I already warned my mom that we may be getting creative with the entree since I’m sure I won’t find a ham this late in the game.

    Reply
  34. LoquaciousLaura says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Headed to Florida with my girlfriend and two teens we mentor, to hang out with her family!

    Reply
  35. Maggie says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I have a few presents to finish up, then an ornament exchange with friends and then I’m settling in for some fun family time.

    Reply
  36. Patti says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I still have lots of last minute shopping/cleaning to do, then heading to Philly for holidays with the family :)

    Reply
  37. suzanne says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    Happy Holidays!

    Trips to the post office…

    Reply
  38. Tiffany C. says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    Happy Holidays!
    Our family will be cooking and serving a meal to the homeless.

    Reply
  39. Courtney says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I need to get started on Christmas shopping…but all I really want to do is blast some Christmas music and bake!

    Reply
  40. kitamark says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    Enjoying the long weekend with family.

    Hope you guys have a Merry Christmas!

    Reply
  41. Jamie says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Planning on our usualy christmas eve meal of PAD THAI! Cannot wait!

    Reply
  42. Ashley says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    I have a house to clean, cookies to frost, and a few presents still to wrap. But right now there are kiddos to play with so nothing gets done! :)

    Reply
  43. Rachael says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
    I must must must clean my entire house..it’s gotten crazy messy with my mom being in the hospital

    Reply
  44. Suni says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS

    Will be wrapping gifts this week and then we will be staying here for husbands family Christmas and driving 2 hours away for my family Christmas this year!

    Reply
  45. Aylon says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    Just some cooking and relaxing, friends and family and all that good stuff

    Reply
  46. Becca says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    Happy Holidays!

    I am working all week, but looking forward to baking off the cookie dough I made last week, and definitely looking forward to NOT last minute shopping this year! We are also spending our first Christmas morning in our own home, so I’m hoping that won’t cause new drama…

    Reply
  47. HollowSquirrel says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! We’re heading to Michigan to visit my family! Cannot wait!! But I have to finish my last minute sewing projects — just 12 things…no big whoop.

    Reply
  48. Tara says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    This week is making peanut butter fudge and going to breakfast at our favorite greasy spoon diner before heading to my parents’ for a long and merry weekend!

    Reply
  49. Hilary says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Seeing James Taylor play Bob Cratchit in A Christmas Carol on Friday with good friends!

    Reply
  50. Rebekah says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Some work around the house and then skiing for a few days.

    Reply
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