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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. Lindsey Williams says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:31 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! Just a bunch of grocery shopping and cleaning some toilets around here!!

    Reply
  2. Kate B. says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:31 pm

    Happy Holidays! Travel!

    Reply
  3. Rose says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:31 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Truly this has been the best one … Holiday lights, done. Christmas tree up and decorated, done. Shopping, done. Holiday cards, done. Out-of-town gifts mailed, done! Spending the rest of the week baking all the wonderful things my mom and grandmother used to prepare, so excited!

    Reply
  4. Sophia says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:31 pm

    Happy Holidays!

    Once I’m done with the work week I will relax and spend time with my family.

    Reply
  5. Tara T says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:32 pm

    Happy Holidays! We’re going home to CA on Friday to visit family, can’t wait!!

    Reply
  6. Monica Henderson says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:32 pm

    Happy Holidays!! My husband and I are traveling out of town for the weekend to visit my family!

    Reply
  7. Stacey says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:32 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    In a frantic blur of working, wrapping, baking and cleaning before my in-laws arrive on Thursday. I am looking forward to being able to relax once they arrive!

    Reply
  8. Katherine Victoria says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:32 pm

    Happy Holidays!
    We’ll be volunteering at a soup kitchen this year.

    Reply
  9. Kathy says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:32 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! Celebrating 8 days of Hanukah then driving from Kansas City to Austin with family.

    Reply
  10. Cortnie says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:32 pm

    Happy Holidays!!!

    We are finshing up our christmas shopping on Wed night and then I have a Christmas party to attend with a bunch of ladies on thursday even. Christmas Eve will be spend with my parents and then Christmas with my husbands mom and her our niece.

    Reply
  11. Kayleigh says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:32 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! I have a couple little things still to get, but I am mostly done!! Thanks goodness! I hate fighting traffic! Can’t wait to spend the day with my family!

    Kayleigh
    @ The Gotta Have It Girl

    Reply
  12. kim says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:32 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! And I spent the weekend in Vegas NOT christmas shopping, so now I get to play catch-up on that front.

    Reply
  13. Lauren says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:32 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I’m finishing up work, headed out of town to see family and enjoying some much-needed rest!

    Reply
  14. Lindsey says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:32 pm

    Happy Holidays!! The leg work is done, looking forward to enjoying time with our family!

    Reply
  15. Hannah says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:32 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
    Working all week while trying to get my shopping done at night in time to spend the weekend at my parents in Columbus GA!

    Reply
  16. Crystal Scofield says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:32 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! We will be shopping, cooking and hanging out with friends and family. :)

    Reply
  17. shelley says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:32 pm

    “HAPPY HOLIDAYS!”

    First Christmas then skiing! Yipee!

    Reply
  18. kendra says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:32 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
    Tons and tons of wrapping to do when the kiddos are sleeping…hopefull before christmas eve!

    Reply
  19. Lori Smith says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:32 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! We have a big cookie-making fest planned soon with the kiddos.

    Reply
  20. Tracey says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:33 pm

    HAPP HOLIDAYS!!!
    I’m hoping to do as little as possible, since I have finished all of my Christmas shopping! so it will probably just be baking for me :)

    Reply
  21. debi says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:33 pm

    “HAPPY HOLIDAYS!”
    I have to work doubles Thurs-Sun so I guess work for me.

    Reply
  22. Marsha says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:33 pm

    Happy Holidays! Just waiting for a few last-minute gifts ordered online to arrive so I can finish wrapping. Merry Christmas!

    Reply
  23. Fouzia says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:33 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! We still have a few last minute shopping trips to make, but as soon as that is done, we will enjoy baking and cooking up a storm and celebrating Christmas eve and day with friends that are not traveling for the holidays!

    Reply
  24. Michelle says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:33 pm

    Happy Holidays!! My shopping is done but not the wrapping so I will be busy doing that. I can’t wait for my kids to open them so I better wrap them. Christmas is all about family in our house!!

    Reply
  25. Christina says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:33 pm

    Happy holidays! Lots of shopping left to do!!!

    Reply
  26. Marcia C says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:33 pm

    Happy Holidays! Heading out to visit my parents in Orlando!

    Reply
  27. meghan says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:34 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! It’s my son’s first Christmas. I’m excited to see him open gifts (aka – play with the boxes and try to eat the paper)!

    Reply
  28. Hanna says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:34 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    This week I will be:
    – Having a cookiee/eggnog/wrapping party with my kids (5 and 2 yrs old)
    – Delivering Edible Arrangments to the kids’ daycare providers as a thank you for a wonderful year
    – Waiting for my paycheck to come in so I can get that last minute Christmas gift
    – Maybe fitting in a “movie night” where we watch some classic Rankin/Bass Rudolf or Frosty :)

    Reply
  29. Helen says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:34 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
    I’m going to be hanging out with my Grandma who is in for Colorado….it’s going to be only the second Christmas that my Mom has had with her in over 40 years, so we’re all very excited!
    Plus, I’m sneaking in some gifts that Santa asked me to pick up for the family, so I’m very excited about that.

    Reply
  30. Rochelle says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:34 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! I have last minute stocking stuffer goodies to buy, capes and Christmas jammies to make for all 4 kiddos, last minute touches on my hubby’s gift, and a silly dance to choreograph for our family Christmas talent show. Fun fun fun!!

    Reply
  31. Connie says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:34 pm

    Road Trip

    Raleigh, North Carolina to Land O’Lakes, Florida on Friday to see my parents and sister and back in the car returning on Monday.

    Happy Holidays Everyone!!!

    Reply
  32. Rachel says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:34 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I’ve got lots of cleaning to do this week, and next week, lots of relaxing with friends and family. I have been promised food and lots of love… and I’m looking forward to it.

    Reply
  33. Mai says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:34 pm

    Happy Holidays!

    Reply
  34. Alice says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:34 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I’m looking forward to driving to my hometown of Guntersville, Alabama and spending time with my family. Also Granny’s traditional Christmas Eve chili dinner and watching “Christmas Eve on Sesame Street.” A strange tradition, yes, but it’s ours!

    Reply
  35. Caitlin says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:34 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Lots of family time around the fire, skiing, baking cookies and relaxing!

    Reply
  36. Stasi says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:34 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
    I still have to make candy for our “friends and neighbors” gifts, bake gingerbread men, clean the house for my husband’s whole family arriving on Sunday afternoon, finish sewing superhero capes and masks for the nieces and nephews, wrap gifts, and decorate the tree….
    OH man! it seems so much more intimidating all written out like that!

    Reply
  37. Melissa says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:34 pm

    Happy Holidays! I’ll be working and doing some last minute Christmas stuff. Tonight is the night my family comes over to make our traditional Norwegian Christmas cookies – fattigman and krumkaka. Yum!

    Reply
  38. Scott Easterday says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:35 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    Plans for the week – VCU game Tues, Texas/UNC game Wed, down to Greensboro for another VCU game (I like college bball, can you tell?). Flying to Florida with my sister for Christmas with half my family, flying back to NC for Christmas with the other half, and then finally back in VA for Christmas with the girlfriend. (And the person who introduced me to you guys.)

    Phew. Long week ahead!

    Reply
  39. Kim says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:35 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I plan to finish up shopping and get started wrapping gifts!

    Reply
  40. kathleen says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:35 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! not traveling until christmas day- going to spend the next few wrapping gifts and drinking hot chocolate!

    Reply
  41. Kellie says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:35 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

    …lots and lots of gift wrapping!

    Reply
  42. Kara says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:35 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS

    Reply
  43. Sara says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:35 pm

    Happy Holidays! Spending time with my family in Wichita, KS.

    Reply
  44. Ally says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:35 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    I will be going home to visit my family (where I’ll be finishing up a last few minute DIY gifts). Yay!

    Reply
  45. LaVerna DuBois says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:35 pm

    Happy Holidays! I have twin boys who are turning 12 on the 21st. Heeey!! Did you catch that? 12 on 21..Woo to the Hoo!! Then comes Christmas and the Holly Jolly ol Man. We have already hidden his magic key under the mat because he cant come down our chimney (fireplace insert, yo). We go nowhere but here. There’s no place like home for the holidays. Happy Christmas Y’all!!

    Reply
  46. Carrie M. says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:36 pm

    Happy Holidays!

    This is our 1st time not traveling in 8 years so we are excited to start some new traditions and have our families visit us!

    Reply
  47. Melissa says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:36 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! We’re almost done shopping, not done wrapping, haven’t even started baking…not to mention elf on the shelf has five more days of mischief to get up to!! And we haven’t even started packing for the new years trip we’re taking with the little.

    Reply
  48. Alexandra says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:36 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    On my holiday agenda, take my last final exam, then clean, cook, get last-minute christmas gifts and then fly home to deliver them :) That’s quite a lot for only 5 short days

    Reply
  49. Jackie says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:36 pm

    Happy Holidays!

    I will be enjoying time with my daugher and husband after my first week back to work following maternity leave.

    Reply
  50. Benedicte says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:36 pm

    Happy holidays!

    We are done with holiday chores (yay!). So now just have to keep the toddler busy till Santa arrives!

    Reply
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