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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. Leah says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:15 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! lots of last minute shopping then lots of family time!

    Reply
  2. Pam says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:15 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I just graduated college, so I am going to be catching up on house cleaning and moving out of our old apartment.

    Reply
  3. Cassie says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:15 pm

    Happy Holidays! I’m gearing up for some long hours in the car (16 total!) to join my family for the holiday festivities…

    Reply
  4. Julie says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:15 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! We’re going up to Pasadena for an extended family party, and considering spending the day at Disneyland first… but I fear large crowds.

    Reply
  5. Sarah R. says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:15 pm

    Happy holidays! At the top of my to-do list are finishing our family Christmas video, and helping Santa choose presents for stockings. It’s going to be a busy, busy week!

    Reply
  6. Sheena says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:15 pm

    Happy Holidays!

    I’m traveling to spend time with family and have a lot to pack into my car!

    Reply
  7. Rf says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:15 pm

    Happy Holidays! Planning on spending the week with family and friends!

    Reply
  8. Krista B. says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:15 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    Just getting through the work week and then finishing up last minute errands and wrappings.

    Reply
  9. Mia says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:16 pm

    “HAPPY HOLIDAYS!” Going to the airport and picking up my college age daughter!!

    Reply
  10. Lauren says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:16 pm

    Happy Holidays!!!

    I have to work through Thursday but look forward to spending Christmas with my husband, our 3 fur babies and the FIRST Christmas with a our twin daughters!!

    I suppose I should find time to finish shopping and wrapping!

    Happy Holidays!!

    Reply
  11. Jessica says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:16 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

    I’ll be spending the week preparing to host my first Xmas Eve dinner! So exciting!!

    Reply
  12. Katherine says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:16 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! We’re having an open house so people can come and visit us and our baby, but we’re having it on the 28th. Hopefully people won’t be all holidayed out by then, but can come enjoy a relaxing come and linger or come and go kind of thing.

    Reply
  13. Sara Bell says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:16 pm

    Happy Holidays! Nothing! Got it all done early this year. Relaxing until the big day!!

    Reply
  14. Chris says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:16 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

    I still need to finish shopping, start baking, wrap gifts, and then travel a short distance to the family. Oh, and I still have several days to work :-)

    Reply
  15. MV says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:16 pm

    Happy Holidays!

    I have cookies to bake, last minute gifts to DIY, and best of all time with my husband and daughter.

    Reply
  16. Sadye says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:16 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I am looking forward to baking with my 2 year old nephew – and dancing to Christmas, um Elmo, songs.

    Reply
  17. Shannon says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:16 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I just need to get some ingredients for baking, some wrapping paper and gift bags, and a few odds and ends for stockings!

    Reply
  18. Ashlie says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:16 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
    I’ll be soaking in some much needed family time with my nieces and nephew (a 9-month-old, 2-year-old twin nieces, and two 3-year olds) along with a house full of other family + our mini Goldendoodle- things should be that perfect kind of chaos where at the end of the day you’re glad it’s over but you can’t wait to do it again.

    Reply
  19. Maggie says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:16 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! At home for the morning, Maryland for cousin time and dinner, then New York for a few days!

    Reply
  20. Laura says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:16 pm

    Happy holidays! This week I’m working just a couple of days, getting started on my holiday baking, and trying to finish up my Christmas shopping!

    Reply
  21. Ashley M says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:16 pm

    Happy Holidays!

    We are heading south to see my parents.

    Reply
  22. Allison says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:16 pm

    Happy Holidays! I have 2 more presents to wrap, then I get to enjoy time with family, friends, & good food! :)

    Reply
  23. Eileen says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:16 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    Cleaning all week in preparation for a big family Christmas Eve Brunch!

    Reply
  24. Melissa says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:16 pm

    Happy Holidays!

    Waiting for SANTA :)

    Reply
  25. Goldie says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:16 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!
    We’ll be frying up some potato latkes :)

    Reply
  26. Amy in MI says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:16 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! We’ll be replacing flooring in our two bathrooms and maybe the kitchen too!

    Reply
  27. sara m says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:16 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    Yes! Some ornament crafting with the kids (2.5 years and 6 months), gift wrapping, framing/albuming some pictures and packing for travels. As my dad says, “Big day, busy day.”

    Reply
  28. Laurel says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:16 pm

    Happy Holidays!

    I have lots of last minute year end projects to finish up at work this week so I can take the week between Christmas and New Years off. So looking forward to traveling to see my friends & family in KS!

    Reply
  29. Leane Parker-Koenig says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:16 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    We are celebrating Christmas in our NEW HOME in Alberta, CANADA, with my family, the inlaw’s, and my sister-in law’s parents!!! Excited to have everybody together for the holidays…Merry Christmas!!! Only 6 more sleepies…

    Reply
  30. Becca says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:17 pm

    Happy holidays!

    Will be celebrating with friends, family and co-workers all week. Can’t wait!

    Reply
  31. Peggy says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:17 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I will be wrapping gifts, braving the stores for some last minute gift-buying and resting up for back to back family gatherings. We also plan on decorating our twin boys’ wagon for the annual Christmas Eve parade.

    Reply
  32. Lisa Hansen says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:17 pm

    Cleaning, and wrapping, and cleaning, and cooking, and cleaning. We moved into this house in July, we still have several rooms that need help, I will be trying to help them before my in-laws arrive!

    Reply
  33. Lindsey T says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:17 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! Very much looking forward to a staycation with my husband. We both have an unexpected week off so we’ll be tackling some projects around the house and fitting in some time for fun too!

    Reply
  34. Nicole Y. says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:17 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    Working and prepping for Christmas dinner next week. I’ve gotten my to do list put together so let’s see if I can actually finish everything.

    Reply
  35. Katie says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:17 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
    I’m done shopping and we’re heading out on Wednesday for the hubby’s family in Tennessee!

    Reply
  36. Claire says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:17 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! We will be working and sleeping and waiting for the big day. Most of the shopping is done!

    Reply
  37. Genevieve says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:17 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    I just found your blog a few months ago and it has become one of my favorites! I actually got the bike print for my boyfriend for christmas after y’all featured it and I know he’ll love it.

    Reply
  38. Liz says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:17 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! We’ll be traveling all over the state to spend time with our family.

    Reply
  39. Jenn says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:17 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    My holiday agenda for the week includes finding the floor in the guest bedroom so that my mom can sleep in there come Friday. I think there’s a bed somewhere?

    Reply
  40. Angie says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:17 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! So next week, while I WISH I was sitting back and waiting for the Jolly man in the Red Suit to show up, in reality we’ll be MOVING from Italy to Nevada! We’re an Air Force Family and it’s our time to PCS back to the good ole US. I don’t WANT to move 3 days before Christmas, but we don’t have a choice. Hey, If I win, it’ll be a nice present for us despite the move!

    Reply
  41. Maria says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:17 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! just need to bake a few cookies and then I’m ready to sit back, relax and enjoy the Fam.

    Reply
  42. Amanda says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:17 pm

    Happy Holidays!

    Finishing up the play kitchen we are making from a thrifted nightstand for our 20 mo old daughter!

    Reply
  43. Ann says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:17 pm

    Happy Holidays! My agenda is to finish my baby to be’s nursery. Hopefully it will be all wrapped up by the 26th.

    Reply
  44. Ashley @ sunnysideshlee.com says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:17 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    I’ll be visiting with my cute cute cute nephew and wrapping presents!!

    Reply
  45. Moa says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:17 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    Looking forward to the first holiday season that doesn’t have a single minute planned ;)

    Reply
  46. Maegan says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:17 pm

    HAPPT HOLIDAYS! Just got to finish the week out at work!

    Reply
  47. Kristen says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:17 pm

    Happy Holidays!

    I flew back to Jersey from LA. I’m enjoying winter break. Not only have I finally finished all of the grading for the classes I teach, but I’ve also finished my own homework for the classes I’m taking at night. I just have a bit more shopping to accomplish, and then I’m done!

    Reply
  48. Luke says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:17 pm

    Happy Holidays!

    We are going to my in-laws for a big BIG family gathering.

    Reply
  49. Sarah K says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:17 pm

    Happy Holidays! I get the week between Christmas & New Years off so I will be what else, DIY-ing!

    Reply
  50. Mary says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:17 pm

    Happy Holidays! finishing up baking…then tackle major house cleaning…then do the last minute cooking. then: relax through the New Year’s weekend.

    Reply
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