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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. Chantelle Lassak says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:41 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    Just waitin’ for the big red man…so excited!

    Reply
  2. Jessica says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:41 pm

    Happy Holidays!
    We will be spending lots of time with family.

    Reply
  3. Letty says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:41 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I still have some last-minute shopping to do, but mostly I’ll be spending this week wrapping, baking cookies, and spending lots of time with family. Merry Christmas to all 4 of the wonderful Petersiks!

    Reply
  4. Sarah says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:41 pm

    I will be shipping gifts, mailing cards, and hoping for snow this week!

    Reply
  5. Hannah says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:41 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Looking forward to a week full of last minute Amazon shopping and preparing for our first Christmas in our new home–we’re hosting! xoxo

    Reply
  6. emily s. says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:41 pm

    Happy Holidays!!!
    Enjoying time wiith my kids.

    Reply
  7. Joel says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:41 pm

    Happy Holidays! I hope to actually buy a present for my wife.

    Reply
  8. Kate says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:41 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

    I’ll be working, wrapping gifts, finishing shopping, baking, and maybe sleeping when I can find time!! Love the crazy rush of the holidays!

    Reply
  9. Beth Davis says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:41 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I have to finish that last minute shopping and get ready to go visit family!

    Reply
  10. Kristin says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:41 pm

    Happy Holidays! My sister is visiting us over here in Jordan (we’re with the Foreign Service) and this week we’re heading to Petra and the Wadi Rum desert with my two year old and four month old. Our oldest can’t WAIT to ride a camel again. So fun! (Don’t worry, mailing address is still US-based, so we should be eligible for this one).

    Reply
  11. Ashley says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:42 pm

    Happy Holidays! I’ll be working right up through Christmas… I work for a shipping company and I’m sure I’ll be out all day Saturday delivering last-minute gifts.

    Reply
  12. Megan S. says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:42 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
    Just relaxing with my daughter, home from college.

    Reply
  13. Susanna says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:42 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    I will be finishing up some gifts that I am making.

    Reply
  14. Shana says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:42 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! This week will be a busy one but worth it at the end when all the family is in town! Final gift-buying happens tonight (I hope)!

    Reply
  15. Jessica says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:42 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

    working, cleaning, wrapping, working, cooking, working, parenting, shopping, wrapping, cleaning, working, cooking, wrapping, parenting……ahhhhhhhhhh relaxing!!!!!

    Reply
  16. Jess Hanson says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:42 pm

    Happy Holidays! My husband and I each have a sister coming from out of town. So excited to see them!

    Reply
  17. Annie says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:42 pm

    Happy Holidays!! I plan to spend the next week counting the days until Christmas with my 3 little Santa fans!

    Reply
  18. maggie says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:42 pm

    Happy Holidays & Merry Christmas! gotta wrap up (har har) all those DIY projects before the weekend!!

    Reply
  19. Allyson says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:42 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Hopefully getting the basement inspection done so we can start drywall. YAY!

    Reply
  20. Katie says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:42 pm

    Happy Holidays!!

    Shopping and wrapping is done! Woo hoo! Now I get to focus on visiting family and friends and eating 3 different yummy Christmas dinners!

    Reply
  21. Merideth says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:42 pm

    “HAPPY HOLIDAYS!” We are kicking off our Christmas season with a sixteen hour car ride to our families in Wisconsin!

    Reply
  22. Rebekah says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:42 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Planning on spending time with family in Kansas and Colorado!

    Reply
  23. Erica says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:42 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!
    I’m already baking… the house smells so good! The presents are all wrapped and under the tree, so we are anxiously awaiting the big day. Love, love, love Christmas. :)

    Reply
  24. Anne says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:42 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

    Hanging out with family and relaxing. Although I have done little shopping so need to get on the ball!

    Reply
  25. Kendra says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:42 pm

    Happy holidays! I’m just going to enjoy my family and home!

    Reply
  26. Barbara says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:42 pm

    Happy Holidays! I’m traveling North to see the fam and I can. not. wait!!

    Reply
  27. Julie says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:42 pm

    Happy Holidays!

    We have some last minute cleaning and shopping and wrapping to do before our Christmas officially kicks off on the 23rd. Ho ho ho!

    Reply
  28. Jen says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:42 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Just have to make sure we have everything we need … and wrap … and maybe make a few more Christmas cookies. Something — erm — happened to the first round of baking.

    Reply
  29. Nikki says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:42 pm

    I need to finish up shopping, get my cards out, and travel home to my parents! Busy week! :-) Merry Christmas to your family!

    Reply
  30. April says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:42 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    Hosting parents Christmas Eve, and bumming about Christmas Day. Can’t wait!

    Reply
  31. joyjoy says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:42 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    This week is basically just gearing up for the big finish! :-) We finished our shopping a couple weeks ago, but we’re still waiting on a few things to arrive in the mail. After that it’s just wrapping those items, grocery shopping for holiday food and cooking/prepping what we can do ahead of time.

    Reply
  32. Kelly says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:42 pm

    Happy Holidays!
    A little bit of shopping, some cleaning and wrapping.

    Reply
  33. Stephanie says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:42 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

    Squeezing in as much time as we can as a family of 3 before our newest little one arrives.

    Love you guys!
    Merry Christmas

    Reply
  34. Laura H. says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:42 pm

    Happy Holidays! Wrapping until my fingers bleed. Busy Busy!

    Reply
  35. Sarah R. says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:43 pm

    Happy Holidays!!

    I just picked up a dozen cupcakes from G’town, they’ll be riding with me to Ohio. Once there it will be a family and pet filled christmas. Between my cat and dog, my brother’s dog, and my parents two dogs and five cats.

    May Burger have a stocking filled with treats :)

    Reply
  36. pri says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:43 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
    I’m flying out to be with my parents for the holidays.

    Reply
  37. Kayleigh says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:43 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    I’m leaving the day after Christmas for a long trip, so I have a ton of packing/planning to do still (along with all the other holiday stuff!).

    Reply
  38. Dorothy says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:43 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
    I will be making another batch of homemade hot chocolates on a stick and mailing out a few packages… otherwise it’s just counting down to Christmas!

    Reply
  39. Emily says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:43 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    Planning to do some Christmas cookie baking with my husband. Oh and finish up about 28375 things at work before I take off for the next WEEK!!

    Reply
  40. Jac says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:43 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

    My holiday will be filled w/ good food, family, and friends!

    Reply
  41. Jill C. says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:43 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I’m going to spend six days with my nephews, so I’m getting as much sleep as I can before that happens!

    Reply
  42. Gavin S. says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:43 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! I’m heading home to my parents’ house on the coast of SC and still have a few Pinterest inspired projects to finish up!

    Reply
  43. Beth says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:43 pm

    Happy Holidays! I’m working this week :(

    Reply
  44. Mary says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:43 pm

    Happy holidays! Going to Chicago and Wisconsin for the holiday.

    Reply
  45. Anjana says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:43 pm

    Happy Holidays!

    I’m working right up until Christmas, but will then take some well-needed time away from work.

    Reply
  46. Erika says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:43 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
    We will be hanging at home with a visit from family. The Little Guy is anxiously awaiting the big man.

    Reply
  47. Jessica says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:43 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
    I just had wrist surgery, so I’ll be recovering. And grading all the essays I can’t grade right now. This doesn’t sound exciting…..but I’ll be happy to do it at home in my sweats!

    Reply
  48. Katie says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:43 pm

    Happy Holidays! Can’t wait to get in the car to head down to see my family in Florida!

    Reply
  49. Melissa says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:43 pm

    Happy Holidays! I moved back near my family 2 years ago and I’m still getting used to the fact that I don’t have to travel for the holidays. I miss it. My siblings have their own family celebrations on Christmas day, so my mom and I are snuggling up with left overs and watching movies.

    Reply
  50. misha rand says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:43 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!!!! HEADING TO SUNNY PUERTO RICO WITH MY DAUGHTER FOR SOME FUN AND GOOD EATS!

    Reply
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