***This giveaway is now closed – see who won below!***
Okay, mobsters – here are this week’s two lucky (and randomly-selected) winners: Charly W (whose most recent local purchase was Vermont maple syrup from the Woodstock Farmers Market) and Megan C. Congrats!
Lovers of local, connoisseurs of craftsman, and followers of all things fun, get ready to do some serious browsing. Scoutmob is a lot of things (flash deals, events calendar, online flea market…) but through it all there’s a charming emphasis on local. This week they’re inviting two of you to spend $200 in their Shoppe, a curated collection of independent artisans and makers who often weave hometown pride into their work. There’s tons of cheery, clever, and skillful stuff to discover, and you can browse by category or even by city. You know, if you wanna see just what your neighbors are making these days.
- PRIZE: A $200 gift card to Scoutmob’s Shoppe
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “MOB ME” and tell us…
- BONUS QUESTION: … what’s something you’ve purchased locally lately that you love? Did you chow down on an awesome cupcake at a bakery down the street? Did you pick up some cool art at a recent craft fair? Or maybe you supported your local Girl Scouts by picking up a box of Samoas… or two…
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: Two
- PRIZE SHIPS: We always beg every vendor to ship internationally but some companies are not legally able to vend things beyond specific areas (more on that here). This giveaway is open to the United States.
- USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winners 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 winners. Good luck…
- ***COMMENT ISSUES? If you’re trying to enter but keep getting a “duplicate comment” warning, click here to see how to solve it!
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 Scoutmob.
Laura says
MOB ME!
I try to buy as much as possible from local vendors. It’s such a great feeling to support the local economy…from farmers markets to bakeries to the last time I needed my boots repaired.
Laura says
mob me! I found the cutest handmade felt neon mouse toy for my kitty. He loves it!
Tovah says
Mob me!
Love trying to find local, independent coffee shops and restaurants. Just found an amazing place that has the best hot chocolate!
Carrie says
MOB ME!
I didn’t actually purchase – it was a birthday gift – but I got an alphabet wall hanging made locally from wood letterpress blocks. I love it!
Emily says
MOB ME! :D
Ha we got these weird sock drying hanger things at a local antique shop recently. They are kind of goofy but my husband really wanted them!
Rachel says
MOB ME! I just spent a weekend in Austin where I ate and shopped only at locally-owned and locally-sourced places.
Rosemary says
Mob me! I recently bought pickles from dear old Brooklyn Brine from (you guessed it!) Brooklyn. So delicious and crispy – and available nationally at Whole Foods and Williams Sanoma! [Brooklyn Brine shout out!]
Emily Atsuko says
MOB ME!
I buy locally-produced jam all the time. The small jars make great additions to my thank you notes.
Christy L. says
Mob me!!
Mmmm, Girl Scout Cookies!
I’ll be on the lookout for troops at the grocery stores!!
Nicole M says
MOB ME! :)
Love saying that, haha… anyways, I support (quite frequently) a little bakery in our town that makes the BEST cupcakes. I use my kids as an excuse to stop in there often to pick up sweet surprises! Love your blog! :)
Sarah R. says
MOB ME!
We love the beer from our hometown brewery, Sweetwater.
Emily says
MOB ME!
I just came back from a weekend at a local vacation rental – does that count? It was pretty great!
Kim S. says
MOB ME!
I bought t-shirts screen printed at our local high school!
Trish Obringer says
MOB ME
A wonderful grass fed burger made from meat purchased from a local farmer. Delicious. Love supporting local farmers and crafters!
Teresa says
Mob me! I do all my book shooping at Hooray for Books in Alexandria. I heart an indie bookstore.
Ariana says
MOB ME!!
I got some great reads from a local bookshop :)
Phoebe says
Mob Me! The yum local coffee shop around the corner beats out Starbucks every single morning for me!
Erin says
MOB ME!
We recently signed up a local veggie co-op. My only request was no Kale. YUCK!
Lauren M. says
MOB ME!! I recently had cake pops from a local bakery… and they were delicious!
Nina says
Mob me! i bought locally roasted coffee to help me get through daylight savings!
Erin says
MOB ME! I bought a new vase this weekend from a local glassblower. So pretty!
Teresa @ wherelovemeetslife says
MOB ME!!
There is a local restaurant that has THE BEST desserts. We ordered a tray for the office. Oh so worth the calories!!
Nora Vassar says
MOB ME!!!
Cupcakes from a local bakery for my mom’s Birthday. Simply delicious!
Jenny says
Mob me! Does shopping at the awesome local bookstore around the corner count? I’ve hit it up lots in the last couple of weeks for birthday gifts…sorry, Amazon.
marcie says
Mob me.
Recently bought (but it was so cheap, I feel like I stole it) a super nice swing back chair for my bedroom from my local habitat restore!
Pamela says
MOB ME!
Four from “The Perfect Truffle:” wasabi ginger, cayenne, 18 yo balsamic vinegar, and chai.
Jamie says
MOB ME! We have the best local store that sells handmade notecards, so great for sending to my sister who moved away!
Christina Marie says
Mob me!
I love out local coffee shops!
Danielle says
MOB ME! I recently picked up a cool map of old town Baltimore at a local shop.
Becky F says
MOB ME!
Katie F says
MOB ME!
I love hitting up our neighborhood restaurant that brews their own beer and uses all locally sourced items for their stone fire pizzas.
Kim says
MOB ME! I love shopping local. Just the other day we when to breakfast at a local pancake shop with my parents. They use old books as menus and have a train deliver food if you sit at the counter. Everyone loved it.
Megan says
MOB ME!
Every other week I purchase freshly roasted coffee beans from a local guy that sells his beans at the farmer’s market. It’s the best coffee I’ve ever had!
chelsea says
MOB ME! Love buying local—lots of small local shops in my neighborhood in DC, one of the reasons i picked to live here!
Emily W says
MOB ME!!!
There’s a store down the street: Ale Yeah! where we purchase beer and cider (local and import). It’s a great indie shop with super knowledgeable people, great atmosphere, and an awesome selection.
elif says
MOB ME! A great white tray
Megan says
MOB ME!
I buy all my gardening supplies from several of our local nurseries. It makes sense to take advice from a local source when it comes to growing food!
Misty says
MOB ME!!
I found a pair of two green ceramic birds I just had to have at a local thrift shop! Funny thing is I don’t own any ceramic animals of any kind! I think Sherry is rubbing off on me!
Kelli Mears says
MOB ME!
I live in Brooklyn and try to buy local whenever possible. Just had an AMAZING dinner in Greenpoint last night and can’t wait to go back!
Kelsey says
Mob me! We always love baked goods from our local cupcake shoppe!
Amanda M. says
MOB ME!
I visited a new local bakery recently for some cupcakes. :)
Laura Adelman says
Mob Me!
Recently my husband and I got some cupcakes from DC Cupcakes. Granted we are in Baltimore and DC Cupcakes is in georgetown, we count that 40 minute drive still local :)
TLL says
MOB ME
Easter candy!! Yum!!
Heather says
MOB ME!
Our annual Arts and Craft fair is this weekend so I will be on the look out for some great stuff!
Niki says
MOB ME!
A salted caramel macaroon from a local bakery! Delicious!
Sarah PH says
MOB ME! My most recent purchase was at our local farmer’s market. Our loot – pork butt, pork sausage, pie, and soup!!
Lauren H says
MOB ME! I love our local monogram shop and buy there frequently!!
ashe says
MOB ME! Every Saturday my son and I support our favorite local bakery Las Delicias, by buying some doughnuts. Then I beg him to stop at Hong Kong, my favorite vintage shop, but he usually says no.
Carissa says
MOB ME!!!
We went to a local brewery for the 1st time this weekend and sampled a few beers :)
Cortney says
MOB ME!
I love to buy something local when I’m visiting places–my newest favorite was a HUGE white coral I picked up when visiting Galveston!