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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. Chase says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:58 pm

    Happy Holidays! We’re traveling fools over the next two weeks! From Mississippi to Missouri to Illinois to North Carolina

    Reply
  2. Cara says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:58 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    Taking an overnight train to get home to family!

    Reply
  3. Shunta says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:58 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! to do list: get enough work done at work so that I can enjoy some days off!!!

    Reply
  4. danielle m. says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:58 pm

    Happy holidays! Done with shopping, done with wrapping, done with shipping :) Now, time to enjoy the holidays with family.

    Reply
  5. Sylvie says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:58 pm

    Happy Holidays!
    Will be staying in and celebrating our baby’s first Christmas!

    Reply
  6. Robin says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:58 pm

    Happy Holidays!!
    Lot’s of packing!!
    I am moving back to Virginia from Georgia (where I just graduated college). Can not wait to be back in Roanoke with my family just in time!!!

    Reply
  7. emily @ thirtyeight20 says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:58 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! We never seem to spend the holidays at home… we’ll be traveling as usual, and taking our 4-month-old on a plane for the first time. Wish us luck!

    Reply
  8. Jennifer says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:58 pm

    Happy Holidays!! I will be doing some baking, shopping for a few last gifts and watching lots of Christmas shows with my little guy!

    Reply
  9. Samantha Brown says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:58 pm

    Happy Holidays!

    I’ll be hanging out, waiting for the Big Man and enjoying some days off of work! Also crossing my fingers that the bank that owns the house I want to buy will accept our offer! <3

    Reply
  10. Joy says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:58 pm

    Happy holidays!! I’m going to bring our new baby to see his TX family. I can’t wait.

    Reply
  11. Carrie says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:58 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    It’s four Christmas’ for us, since both of our parents are divorced. It makes me want a vacation from the holidays!

    Reply
  12. Britt says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:58 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
    I’ll be squeaking in a little last minute gift shopping then getting ready for the annual road trip to celebrate with our extended family!

    Reply
  13. Cherri says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:58 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

    I’ve got a few last minute shopping details to get through and then a lot of cleaning to do! Then just waiting on my new baby to make his appearance on December 28th!

    Reply
  14. Wendy K says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:59 pm

    Happy Holidays! I’ll be spending holiday with my family, dinner at our house X-mas days and at my mom’s x-mas eve.

    Reply
  15. Stephanie says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:59 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! A little bit of last minute sewing (since this year we are exchanging nothing but handmade items!) and a lot of Christmas movies, possibly more than I care to admit.

    Reply
  16. Jennifer Bryant says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:59 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! A birthday party and two mini basketball camps for my son — all this week before we start our Christmas celebration :) Fun times!

    Reply
  17. Ana says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:59 pm

    Happy Holidays!! Working all week, on top of shopping, cleaning, cooking and enjoying family and friends! Love the holidays :)

    Reply
  18. JenS says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:59 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!
    We’re doing lots of fun stuff this week – watching the Grinch, baking cookies, taking silly pictures in santa hats and learning a new carol – fun stuff for the whole family :)

    Reply
  19. Sonia says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:59 pm

    Happy Holidays

    I’m trying to wrap things up at work. I’m leaving my job.

    Reply
  20. cnorris says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:59 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! still shopping :)

    Reply
  21. Nicole says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:59 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I’m driving 3 hours to visit family for Christmas.

    Reply
  22. Angela says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:59 pm

    Happy Holidays! I’m eagerly awaiting the arrival of custom t-shirts I had printed for my family’s Grand Slammer Christmas. Hopefully they’ll be a home run (hardy har har).

    Reply
  23. Catherine says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:59 pm

    Happy Holidays! Headed to Mexico to celebrate with family.

    Reply
  24. angie says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:59 pm

    Happy Holidays! I have finished all my Christmas Shopping so im going to relax and do a couple sewing projects. Christmas eve day we have 2 Christmas gatherings to enjoy! And Christmas day we are going to lounge at home and open our presents as a family. I love Christmas!

    Reply
  25. Maria says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:59 pm

    Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas! We are going to see Christmas lights, make some yummy treats, wrap a couple more presents, and basically enjoy the season.

    Reply
  26. Jermaine D. says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:59 pm

    We are pretty much ready! So maybe some last minute baking and wrapping, but then traveling to be with family.

    Reply
  27. Abby says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:59 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
    My plans this week are to enjoy my time with my husband, family and friends (and work, sadly!).

    Reply
  28. Rachel says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:59 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! I actually am impatiently awaiting the day I get to give the gifts to my family members that I had the best time picking out for them. I need to see if they love them!! Thanks for the prizes!

    Reply
  29. Elizabeth says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:59 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

    I finished up the wrapping last night, so now it’s time to relax and enjoy some time with friends and family.

    Reply
  30. Megan says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:59 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! We still have shopping, cleaning, wrapping and traveling to do.

    Reply
  31. Lisa P. says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:59 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS

    Wrapping, wrapping, and more wrapping. We are expecting the in-laws on the 26th and my son’s 5th birthday is the 27th. He is very excited for the man in the red suit to arrive too!

    Reply
  32. Jen H says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:59 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Last minute shopping..

    Reply
  33. Jackie says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:59 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I am done xmas shopping, but I need to get some food shopping done for my christmas eve appetizers! I also want to drive around town and look at some nice xmas lights.

    Reply
  34. A Kurtz says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:59 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
    Traveling to CO for skiing, hot toddies, and fun times with the kids.

    Wishing your family the best – and much appreciative of the daily distraction :-)

    Reply
  35. Emily Davis says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:59 pm

    Happy holidays!

    My hubby and I both work for the local university, so we have a short work week (until Wednesday) followed by 12 glorious days off, which we’ll spend at our wonderful home with our two awesome kiddos, working on some little DIY projects (building some back steps, putting up shelves in the kitchen, maybe rearranging the home office/library a bit, new lighting in the master closet…)

    Reply
  36. Debby says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:59 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS !! I have company here now and more company coming. Looks like I will be cooking for a while.

    Reply
  37. Ambierre says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:59 pm

    Happy Holidays! I’m planning on wrapping, baking, making fudge and toffee, entertaining my parents and watching my kids play. Best week ever! Merry Christmas you guys!

    Reply
  38. Nina says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:00 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS YOUNGSTERS!

    I drove 13 hours to spend the holidays with my family, and am baking cookies like a fiend!

    Reply
  39. Mel says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:00 pm

    Happy Holidays

    My shopping is completed, and I will be spending it at a cottage in the Adirondack’s with family. Merry Christmas!!!

    Reply
  40. Rosemary M. says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:00 pm

    Happy Holidays!!!

    I’ll be busy cleaning up for my mommy’s visit!!!!

    Reply
  41. Sophie says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:00 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I’ve got everything left to do, sadly! But I am trying to think of it in a positive way – I still get to do it all.

    Reply
  42. Leah Stewart says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:00 pm

    Happy Holidays!

    There will be a big cookie decorating party at my house and a quiet Christmas Eve with friends!

    Reply
  43. Karen says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:00 pm

    Happy Holidays! I’ll be spending Christmas Eve on Cape Cod with my in-laws and then seeing my family on Christmas, should be fun!

    Reply
  44. Annegirrl says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:00 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    I’m spending my week on vacation from work and getting my house ready for the explosion of new toys.

    Reply
  45. CodyJ says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:00 pm

    Happy Holidays! Shopping…finishing DIY gifts…then on to family in East Texas! Can’t wait for that quiet family time!

    Reply
  46. Katie M says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:00 pm

    Happy Holidays! We will be travelling to Kansas City to see family and friends, can’t wait!

    Reply
  47. Natalie V. says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:00 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Just a few gifts left to buy… and LOTS to wrap!

    Reply
  48. Samantha Simmons says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:00 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    I will be flying home to Florida for the first time with my husband. It is our first christmas as newlyweds!

    Reply
  49. Kristin says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:00 pm

    Happy Holidays! I am excited to host Christmas Eve for the first time ever in my first home :-)

    Reply
  50. Anne says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:00 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! The celebrations have already started over here so there are only a couple things to wrap up then my husband is moving to Kansas City for school. So it will be New Years in KC!

    Reply
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