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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. Nora says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:05 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    We are finishing up some last minute shopping then we hit the road xmas eve for a whirlwind 4 Xmas celebrations over xmas ever and xmas day. We are excited, because this year it is down from the usual 5 stops, so hopefully it will be a little less stressful!

    Reply
  2. Lauren H. says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:05 pm

    Happy Holidays! We haven’t even put up our tree yet, so I still have tons left to do.

    Reply
  3. Angela says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:05 pm

    Happy holidays! I’ll be standing in the lines at the post office if anyone needs me . . .

    Reply
  4. Shelly says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:05 pm

    HOLIDAY ME! I LOVE that pig!!!! Lots of family and fun, and a baby neice is having her church dedication Christma Eve. Looking forward to that.

    Reply
  5. tracylee says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:05 pm

    Happy Holidays!
    I’m traveling to Kentucky to see my parents :)

    and I LOVE that Kreg jig – best thing ever to make bookshelves

    Reply
  6. Holly Townsend says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:05 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! For the next two weeks, my boyfriend and I will be spending more of our time driving all around North Texas to visit our families. YeeHaw!

    Reply
  7. Holly says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:06 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Going to go for walks on the beach! Yeah!

    Reply
  8. Bboss says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:06 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    Hanging around home. Baking cookies. Wrapping. Cleaning. The usual.

    Reply
  9. Missy says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:06 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    I’ll be shopping for those last last minute things, going out to eat with some old friends and sitting and looking at our beautiful Christmas trees.

    Reply
  10. mo says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:06 pm

    “HAPPY HOLIDAYS!”
    Wrap, Wrap, Wrap

    Reply
  11. Frank says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:06 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! :) I just got back from an early Christmas with my family and am now getting ready for my first Christmas with the in-laws.

    Reply
  12. beth says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:06 pm

    happy holidays! we’ll be heading to the good ol’ eastern shore of virginia for some yummy food and fun board games.

    Reply
  13. Kelly C says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:06 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    This week I have alot of school work and then unfortunately I have to work on Christmas. Winning this prize would sure brighten up my holiday!

    Reply
  14. eb572 says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:06 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Today is the first day of Winter Break for me, so I’m spending it in my jammies. My sons are in their jammies too, playing legos. We’ll get to must-dos tomorrow!

    Reply
  15. Stephanie says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:06 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAY!
    We’re traveling… traveling… and more traveling!

    Reply
  16. eva says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:06 pm

    “HAPPY HOLIDAYS!” I am going to be spending the holidays with my husband’s family on Friday and Saturday or Sunday with mine. I am making Bourbon Pecan Pie and I can’t wait to share it.

    Reply
  17. Sarah says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:06 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I will be leaving the frigid 34 degree-ness of Oregon and swapping it for the slightly warmer 60 degrees of southern California to spend time with the fam! Looking forward to catching up on my knitting and learning how to create a website!

    Reply
  18. Emilie says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:06 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    Reply
  19. Suz McA says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:06 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! We’re traveling…

    Reply
  20. Mel says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:06 pm

    Happy Holidays!

    TWO WEEKS OFF! Filled with travel, a flight to see the fam in Arlington, VA & a 1500-mile roadtrip adventure with my honey!

    Reply
  21. orit says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:06 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I just can’t wait to light the Chanukah candles and eat latkes. I love Chanukah! Thanks for the giveaway offer.

    Reply
  22. Jennifer says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:06 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    We will be finishing up last minute shopping and then finding out our baby’s gender on Friday!

    Reply
    • Stephanie says

      December 19, 2011 at 3:10 pm

      Congrats! you should have the tech write it in an envelope, then give it to someone close to you guys… they can then wrap up a boy or girl themed present for you guys to open on Christmas morning! That would be so fun!

  23. Kim says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:06 pm

    Happy Holidays! I will be putting up my Xmas tree… I know I know. T-minus 5.5 days… Don’t judge :).

    Reply
  24. Paula says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:06 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I need to sew some PJs for my three kids!

    Reply
  25. April says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:06 pm

    Happy Holidays!

    Great giveaway, I have been coveting every single thing on this list!

    This week I am in crazy clean mode as I whip my house into shape before the impending arrival of my friends and family, and getting ready for our bathroom remodel that we are going to tackle after Christmas (got to take advantage of your handy Father in law while you can, right?)

    Reply
  26. Jessica says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:06 pm

    Happy Holidays guys!

    My family actually just did our holiday celebration this Saturday, because my parent’s will be leaving to go down to Florida from the Midwest where we live. I’ll miss the tradition of doing our regular holiday activities with them on Christmas day, but it gives my guy and I a chance to build our own Christmas day traditions in our own first home! Yay! So until then, I’ll be baking and sleeping in and enjoying the winter weather!

    Reply
  27. Alison says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:06 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Last minute shopping & wrapping presents, and traveling to my parents house to celebrate with the family.

    Reply
  28. Danielle W says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:06 pm

    Happy Holidays!!! I am done with shopping and just preparing our house for my sister (and her three little ones) to come visit the day after Christmas. She hasn’t been to our house since fall 2009 so I am super excited. Plus I can’t wait to spend some time with my 6 year old nephew and twin 3 year old neice and nephew.

    Reply
  29. Katie says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:06 pm

    “HAPPY HOLIDAYS!” Lots of cleaning- family coming in next week!

    Reply
  30. holly | bijou lovely says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:06 pm

    Happy Holidays! I have lots of baking, shopping, and wrapping left to do this week!

    Reply
  31. Nikki says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:06 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    I am hoping to take advantage of my dad’s shop while home for Christmas to refinish a great $5 wood table I got at a yard sale :)

    Reply
  32. Allison says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:06 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

    This week I am finishing up some baking and putting the finishing touches on my holiday dinner menu!

    Reply
  33. Susanna says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:07 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    It will be a crazy week for me! I have some last minute shopping, wrapping, cookie baking, menu planning and grocery shopping on the agenda. I’m looking forward to everything though!

    Reply
  34. Becky says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:07 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
    I’ll be flying across the country– Boston to Arizona– to have Christmas with my family. Can’t wait!

    Reply
  35. Laurel Potter says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:07 pm

    Happy Holidays! We are bottling our home brew and home-made vanilla extract for our family’s gift baskets.

    Reply
  36. Kali says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:07 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    I’ll be experiencing the holiday through the eyes of my 5.5-month old daughter.

    Reply
  37. Kristen says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:07 pm

    Happy Holidays!!!

    Hoping to get a dresser painted!

    Reply
  38. Leeanne says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:07 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! Being with my family and watching my 21 month old open presents!

    Reply
  39. Amanda says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:07 pm

    Happy Holidays!
    We are doing a few last minute stocking stuffers, wrapping everything, and doing a deep clean of the house before all the festivities begin.

    Reply
  40. Ann L says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:07 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    This next week will be a blur! Wrapping, baking, last-minute shopping…all leading up to a wonderfully relaxing and memorable Christmas Eve (spent with my family) and Christmas Day (spent with Hubbs’ family in OCNJ).

    Reply
  41. Brittney says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:07 pm

    Happy Holidays!!
    I still have to finish up my Christmas shopping but then I’ll get plenty of time to spend with my family!

    Reply
  42. Heidi says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:07 pm

    Happy Holidays! I’m just hanging out with our little family.

    Reply
  43. Allie Gibbs says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:07 pm

    Happy Holidays! We’re off to North Carolina to see friends and family. Can’t wait! :)

    Reply
  44. Meagan D. says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:07 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! We will be spending the holidays with my parents and gearing up for Busy Season, being accountants sucks in January!

    Reply
  45. Kristen B. says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:07 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    This week I’ll be finishing up cookie baking and present wrapping. After that I need to get my clean on and prepare for the invasion of my family.

    Reply
  46. mary says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:07 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    Doing Christmas with the in-laws this year!

    Reply
  47. Tracy says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:07 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! We’re celebrating with in-laws this week, and somehow I’ve got to sneak in a few last minute trips to the store.

    Reply
  48. Rebecca says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:07 pm

    Happy Holidays!

    I’m going to be helping the husband wire our 4’x8′ trailer we recently bought for our future teardrop trailer. It’s first road test will be at Christmas to bring home presents to our parents houses :)

    Reply
  49. Powerpuff says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:07 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    Taking a couple of days off before the holiday and spending xmas and new years in LA with my family.

    Reply
  50. Jen Long says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:07 pm

    Happy Holidays!
    I am finishing up some homemade stocking stuffers, and gathering up items around our house to donate.

    Reply
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