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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. Kristen K says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    We are spending Christmas with just our little family in our new, cold, snowy, home.

    ps, my husband wants a kreg jig for Christmas. Santa’s not bringing him one, but winning this giveaway would be awesome!

    Reply
  2. Jamie says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    Happy Holidays!!!

    My husband is currently deployed so I’m driving from Washington state down to San Diego to visit family. Wish me luck traversing mountain passes!

    Reply
  3. the robbins says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
    We are heading to Illinois for a few days with family!

    Reply
  4. Megan says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    Happy Holidays! I’m busy finishing up holiday shopping!

    Reply
  5. Natalie says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    Finished the wrapping this weekend. Now I just need to grocery shop. we’ll be busy on Christmas!

    Reply
  6. Sarah says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
    This week we’re planning on spending Friday with good friends so we can give their kids the aweseome Christmas presents we got them. Then Saturday we’ll be addressing our New Year’s cards (we’re not really into Christmas) :)

    Reply
  7. denise says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    We’re having a party this week with lots of friends so the early part of the week will be spent getting the house clean and festive. Then later in the week it’s off to Christmas with the family.

    Reply
  8. Tiffany says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I am making the rounds in the Southwest (AZ and NM) to get lots of belly rubs, hugs and baby gifts for my little girl due in April. This is the first time my family has been able to see me with my now bulging belly!

    Reply
  9. Alicia M says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    Happy Holidays!

    Just ready to enjoy time with family. :)

    Reply
  10. Charlotte says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I need to figure out what dessert to take for Christmas Eve, and wait for my online purchases to arrive so I can wrap them. My tree is pretty empty so far!

    Reply
  11. Meghan says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    Happy holidays!

    I plan on finishing our dining room table we made to use for Christmas eve dinner. Two coats of rub on poly down, many more to go!

    Reply
  12. Heather says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    Happy Holidays!!!

    I’m done shopping, so after a few days of work, just hanging out and enjoying family time. Perfection.

    Reply
  13. wkbruner says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Thankfully, I am done with my shopping. So I’ll just be sitting back and relaxing, watching everyone else scurry around to finish up.

    Reply
  14. Callie says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    Happy Holidays!

    We’re moving the week after Christmas (to NYC!!!) and so it hasn’t felt very festive but we’re taking the whole Christmas weekend off and going to my fiance’s family in SC. I can’t wait!

    Reply
  15. Sara C. says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    Happy Holidays!! I’m prepping the car for a 9 hour road trip to Denver! Can’t wait for a white Christmas :-)

    Reply
  16. jennypenny says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    Happy Holidays!

    Most of our family lives in the same city as us, so no traveling, but lots of visitng! Yay!

    Reply
  17. Allison O. says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    Gifts are bought and wrapped, cookies are made and the house is clean, so the rest of my week will be spent watching Christmas movies and relaxing with my husband!

    Reply
  18. Heather says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    Happy Holidays! We are spending our first Christmas with our little boy (10 months old) and can’t wait to bake a special meal and see him open presents for the first time!! I still need to grocery shop, and pick up a couple of last minute presents.

    Reply
  19. Molly says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    All the classic good stuff: Headed home to be with the family and enjoy Christmas music, a well-lit tree, and merry time with friends. Gotta love it!

    Reply
  20. Jean says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I’m making the 6 hour drive home Thursday so I can wrap all the Christmas presents my mom bought for others. It’s my favorite holiday task and for some reason, she hates it!

    Reply
  21. Breanna says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

    I’m gearing up to go to Hawaii! Would love to win that Kreg Jig! I’ve been eyeing it for so long now!

    Reply
  22. Mrs. Yancey says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    Happy Holidays! Cleaning and baking up a storm for the next week!

    Reply
  23. Jenny says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    I’m doing lots of baking and cleaning- both sides of the family are coming for Christmas and our son’s first birthday.

    Reply
  24. Sarah says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    “HAPPY HOLIDAYS!” Lots of driving to all the families!

    Reply
  25. Kristin Eldridge says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    Happy Holidays!

    Reply
  26. Annalea says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

    On the agenda: delivering cider & mulling spices to friends while caroling, having company over to dinner, and rehearsing to sing in a duet the Christmas program at church. Oh, and to have a wonderful, peaceful, decluttered Christmas proper. :o) lol

    Reply
  27. Tracey says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I’m working the 1st 3 days and then hitting the mall on Thursday for missing presents for my parents and brother. Then running around to all the relatives. After Christmas should just be chill… or doing all our house honey-do list!

    Reply
  28. Erin says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    Making monkey bread (so so good), packing our bags, and enjoying some more Christmas classic movies.

    Reply
  29. jill says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Holy moly, I’ve barely touched the Christmas to-do list and am starting to freak a bit. Breathe…

    Reply
  30. Laura says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    Happy Holidays! Lots of wrapping and baking left to do!

    Reply
  31. Crystal says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    Lots of gift wrapping and cleaning to do!

    Reply
  32. Nicole says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Shopping, wrapping and more wrapping! :)

    Reply
  33. Melissa says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    Happy Holidays!

    It’s going to a quiet Christmas… my husband and I just moved 2,000 miles away from our families so we’ll be starting our own traditions this year!

    Reply
  34. Christina says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    HAPPY Holidays!

    I’m heading home for the holidays to be with my family. There will be cooking, eating, relaxing, and of course my dad will make us watch A Christmas Story 45 times…

    Reply
  35. Isaac says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    Happy Holidays! Traveling to Michigan to see in the in-laws.

    Reply
  36. Dominique says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    Happy Holidays!!!

    Next week = working but after that I am taking 6 days of vacation to spend with my honey and my youngest brother who is flying into Houston to visit us from Los Angeles.

    Reply
  37. Abigail says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Working, working, drinking, working.

    Reply
  38. Jaime says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    Happy Holidays! We have a few parties to go to, chinese food dinner on christmas eve, many movies to watch and food to cook on christmas day. I refuse to do any more shopping until after christmas; I can’t take the crowds!

    Reply
  39. Sarah says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    For once all of my Christmas shopping was done early, so I’m just relaxing this week. I’m planning on making some fudge and sweet potato rolls to take to my BIL’s house for Christmas. We’re going to be announcing our pregnancy on Christmas day.

    Reply
  40. Tavia says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    I’ll be wrapping presents and spending time with the family.

    Reply
  41. ashley r says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
    We are going to be on the road on Christmas day headed home to do our little family Christmas! Just the 4 of us!

    Reply
  42. Courtney says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
    I have a little shopping to do, then organizing, packing, and traveling to visit my family, where I will hopefully get to do lots of eating, laughing, and relaxing!

    Reply
  43. Megan says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Time off from work and lots of time with family – can’t beat it!

    Reply
  44. April says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!

    I have Christmas shopping to finish, presents to wrap, and cookies and candy to make :)

    Reply
  45. Kelly says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    Happy Holidays! Trying to avoid eating all the cookies before I can share them with family, and preparing for a road trip to mid-Missouri, woot woot!

    Reply
  46. Kelly says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    Happy Holidays! Trying to avoid eating all the cookies before I can share them with family, and preparing for a road trip to mid-Missouri, woot woot!

    Reply
  47. Crystal says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    Getting ready to go on a trip to see family! (more shopping is required!!)

    Reply
  48. DL says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    happy holidays! I’m headed home for a quick visit

    Reply
  49. Ann says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    Still need to decorate the tree, wrap all presents, and bake Christmas goodies!! Yikes!

    Reply
  50. Sarah M says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    “HAPPY HOLIDAYS!” driving

    Reply
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