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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. Sarah says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:30 pm

    Happy Holidays!

    Unfortunately, this week is going to be filled with studying for finals followed by 10+ hours in the car driving home… yikes!

    Reply
  2. Angela L. says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:30 pm

    Happy Holidays!!!!! My husband and I will be doing so
    E very local traveling to spend time with family and friends.

    Reply
  3. Anna says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:30 pm

    Happy Holidays!

    I am hosting Christmas for the in-laws and making my homemade lasagna and meatballs. (yes, the German in-laws are still a bit confused with having an Italian in the fam!)

    Reply
  4. Jo Barker says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:30 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    I just need to finish up my last paper for my grad school class and then my Christmas can officially begin!

    Reply
  5. Cara says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:30 pm

    Happy Holidays! We’ll be driving into Houston with our baby girl in tow (her first Christmas!), and it’ll be our first time doing a multi-family Xmas dance :D Wish us luck!

    Reply
  6. Stacey says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:30 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

    I’m looking forward to friends and ugly sweater parties and new year organizing!

    Reply
  7. Rhonda says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:30 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    I have many presents that need to be wrapped and lots of food to prepare!

    Reply
  8. Laura says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:30 pm

    Happy holidays! I will be last-minute gift shopping and hopefully finishing all the stuff on my to do list!

    Reply
  9. Alycia says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:30 pm

    Happy Holidays! I still have some last minute shopping!

    Reply
  10. Laura @ so alaurable says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:30 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! It’s our first Christmas living in Chicago and my mom is visiting for the first time, so we are trying to hit up all of the fun things in the city at this time of year: shopping on Michigan Ave, Lincoln Park Zoo Lights, Christmas Trees Around the World at the Museum of Science and Industry, ice skating at Millennium Park….so much to do!

    Reply
  11. shokufeh says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:30 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
    I’m looking forward to relaxing, and hopefully making some headway on work on our new home.

    Reply
  12. Amanda says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:31 pm

    Happy Holidays! All that’s left to do is wrap those gifts!

    Reply
  13. Laura says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:31 pm

    Happy Holidays!

    Traveling to NC to spend Christmas with family, then packing for a two week vacation!

    Reply
  14. Elizabeth says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:31 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
    A little bit of last minute shopping, and just enjoying time with the family!

    Reply
  15. Heather C says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:31 pm

    “HAPPY HOLIDAYS!”

    I’m excited for all the fantastic guilt-free face stuffing.

    Reply
  16. Amanda says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:31 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
    I’m done shopping and wrapping, and a cold is preventing baking this year, so I’ll spend the week working and spending time with my family!

    Reply
  17. Christie says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:31 pm

    Happy holidays! Planning on laying low and spending time wtih my family. Hopefully I’ll be able to squeeze a little baking in too!

    Reply
  18. Lisa says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:31 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!
    I have done some shopping today, will do some baking tomorrow and will be busy finding ways to entertain children for the rest of the week.

    Reply
  19. Shannon says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:31 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    We still have a few work days left, but after that, it’s going to be busy! Our almost 5 yr. old loves to bake, so that’s all we’ll be doing on Christmas Eve (no travel, only family time!). On Christmas, we’ll be traveling half the state to visit family, followed up with a trip to our city’s aquariumon Monday. Then, we’ll be headed back to work for a rest! LOL

    Reply
  20. Anita says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:31 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! We are heading up to NJ to visit my in-laws. :-)

    Reply
  21. Rose says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:31 pm

    Happy Holidays! I’m buying last minute gifts for the couple of people left on my list (including my husband!).

    Reply
  22. Paige says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:31 pm

    Happy Holidays!!

    can’t wait to spend the week with my family and eat amaaaaazing food :)

    Reply
  23. Mandy says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:31 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

    This week there will be lots of wrapping. I’m so behind! I’ll most likely be up late every night this week. Can’t wait till this weekend to sit back and enjoy all the hard work. – Mandy

    Reply
  24. Mark says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:31 pm

    Happy Holidays

    Tearing out our old kitchen cabinets as the new ones are being installed on the 27th!

    Reply
  25. Jessica F. says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:31 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    Lots of family time and some baking thrown in. :)

    Reply
  26. Jordan Black says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:31 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!

    My favorite part of Christmas is Christmas eve, we have a whole day of traditions that we go through each year and I just LOVE it! Can’t wait!

    Reply
  27. Lindsay M says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:32 pm

    Happy Holidays!!

    We’ll have a busy week! First thing on the agenda is to finish sewing the DIY tote bags I’m making for my daughter’s teachers at daycare. Then some pie making and gift wrapping for a holiday luncheon at work. Framing pictures for gifts and then a good bit of driving to visit everyone.

    I am trying so hard to stay merry despite the hectic schedule. Merry Christmas to y’all!

    Reply
  28. Katie says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:32 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I’m doing everything BUT relaxing this holiday season …. oh please oh please may the lucky stick hit me!

    Reply
  29. AWolfe says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:32 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
    First trip home to KY in two years, this time with a husband and a baby-on-the-way!

    Reply
  30. Wendy says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:32 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
    This week “Santa” will be hard at work assembling a dollhouse :)

    Reply
  31. AmiDawn says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:32 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!
    all my shopping is done and what i have is wrapped… just waiting on a few gifts to come in the mail. we’re spending Christmas with my inlaws and New Years with my family so its going to be a busy but fun few weeks!
    ps i might have squealed a little bit over each and every gift on this list and i might actually die if i win :)

    Reply
  32. Kim says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:32 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    Relaxing, eating and relaxing and some more eating! :)

    Reply
  33. Shelby says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:32 pm

    Happy Holidays!!

    Shopping done, wrapping done. Now, just waiting for the special day to get here. Spending it with family, love watching my nieces and nephew opening and play with their gifts.

    Reply
  34. Meagan says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:32 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Enjoying time with family and friends.

    Reply
  35. Carissa says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:32 pm

    Happy Holidays, youngsters!!

    Singing in the choir during our lovely Christmas Eve services and trying to relax in between working!

    Reply
  36. Kristin says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:32 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
    We are just relaxing and doing some present-wrapping this week.

    Reply
  37. Gina says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:32 pm

    Happy Holidays! We are heading to the mountains for a week with my family. Looking forward to sharing all of our traditions with my new nephew!

    Reply
  38. laura says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:32 pm

    Happy Holidays!

    I need to finsh up some last minute shopping!

    Reply
  39. Monica says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:32 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! We are driving from Connecticut to Maryland and then flying to Wisconsin for xmas break!

    Reply
  40. Becky Swain-Eng says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:32 pm

    Happy Holidays!
    We have a lot of Cookies to make for Santa! Christma Eve service and cinnamon rolls to make for Christmas morning.

    Becky

    Reply
  41. jaclyn says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:32 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    I am staying at home snuggling with my puppies and my fiance! They we are headed to Miami for a football game!

    Reply
  42. Penni McNamara says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:32 pm

    Happy Holidays!!!! I’ve done all the legwork. Now we (theoretically) get to kick back, relax and wait for the Santa to do his work!

    Reply
  43. Kate says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:32 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    My week consists of a few days of working, boo, then lots of family, friends, food and relaxing! The best way I think to spend a few special days.

    Reply
  44. arielle says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:32 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU! Very busy this week…cooking cleaning baking buying the rest of everyone’s presents-while still working a full week! No rest, it’s what Santa would do :)

    Reply
  45. Alison says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:32 pm

    Happy Holidays!!

    Last minute Shopping, baking about 650 cookies, sending cards and finally, packing for Europe (squeal!!)! So much to do!

    Reply
  46. Michele says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:32 pm

    Happy Holidays! Planning on lots of great food, friends and family.

    Reply
  47. Paula K says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:32 pm

    Happy Holidays!!

    Staying home and relaxing with my new fiance:)))

    Reply
  48. Christine says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:32 pm

    Happy Holidays!!! still have to wrap, hope things arrive on time and make edible gifts! Before hitting the road for the holiday tour around New England!!!

    Reply
  49. RMC says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:32 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! taking a nice break from school

    Reply
  50. Gina says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:32 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    I’m going to be doing some last minute shopping, but then just relaxing and enjoying the time with family!

    Reply
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