***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.
Jessica says
MOB ME!!
I bought a painting last week. Love it!
Mel says
MOB ME!
Local Pacific Northwest beer – always!
Isaiah says
MOB ME COFFEE FROM THE LOCAL BAKERY – QUALITY!!!
Michelle says
MOB ME!
I gladly support my local Indian food restaurant on a biweekly basis. Nicest family ever and amazing food!
Megan says
MOB ME!
I bought some awesome bright blue pants from a local boutique last week! Shop Local!
Lindy says
MOB ME!
Girl Scouts cookies (Somoas- yum) and a print made by a high school student at a local art fair.
Jessica M says
MOB ME! I’ve bought quite a few boxes of girl scout cookies lately ;)
Sara says
MOB ME! A yummy local pizza.
Laura says
Mob me! I picked up some local bbq sauce last week, one of the best parts about living in the South!
katalina says
MOB ME!
my friend picked up my photo that was in a museum for 6 months and surprised me by getting it professionally framed and hung it on his wall to see if I noticed it! sweetest gesture ever!
Kelly V says
MOB ME! love scout mob; beautiful briny sea salts from gp, atl
Meghan says
MOB ME!
My favorite restaurant is committed to buying local bread, meat, cheese, produce, beer, wine, etc. and we eat there once a week!
Anne says
MOB ME! We have some awesome local restaurants serving local beef!
Sara says
MOB ME! This weekend, I supported local bookstores by attending a reading (Jenny Lawson!!) and leaving with an armful of books. I don’t mind paying a little bit more to support local stores over big box stores.
Kaitlin Jenkins says
MOB ME!
We have a local gift shop called “Acme Gifts” that we purchase all of our birthday/greeting cards from. They’re quirky and unique and we love shopping local.
LaurenCarny says
MOB ME!!
I have a good friend who makes soaps and lotions and scrubs out of her house in Benbrook, TX. I’m absolutely in love with her chocolate lavender body butter!
Aurelie Cabou says
MOB ME!
just got some super fun locally made crayons. can’t wait to use them with my son!
Quiana says
MOB ME! I recently supported a new local gelato shop that opened. I love supporting fellow entrepreneurs!
Amanda McVay says
MOB ME!!!
I supported a local store. Its called ‘The Mustache’! I got an awesome shirt with Arkansas on it and a mustache in the spot where we live! I love Northwest Arkansas.
Kismet says
Mob me.
I went thrifting this weekend.
Kelly M says
Mob me!
I bought Glinda of Oz, the last book in the 14-novel Wizard of Oz series by L. Frank Baum. A little museum gift shop near downtown San Diego carries all of Baum’s books because he vacationed here often, and loved it so much that he incorporated descriptions of it into several of his books.
Magdalena says
MOB ME!
I bought some new serving platters…and I love them!
Mikaela says
MOB ME! I love buying local, because I am a local artisan!! (http://preview.tinyurl.com/bmjfdxn) :) Last thing was a cupcake from an adorable little hole in the wall cupcake joint. Yum!!
Katie Bowden says
MOB ME!
I bought my hubby a tshirt that says “Durham – it’s not for everyone” for Valentine’s day. He loves it!
Shana says
MOB ME
I’m local to Georgetown Cupcake … so, um yeah. A cupcake from them. Cherry Blossom. So good!
Brooke says
MOB ME!
I just bought some prepared salads from the family-owned grocery store in town.
Heather says
Mob me! Watershed gin – from a local distillery!
Meredith Jones says
MOB ME!
There’s a local bakery , Bakery Nouveau, that makes the besssst everything. I try to NOT frequent there too often because it would make me put on the pounds real quick! But their twice baked almond croissant it todiefor
Shannon says
MOB ME!
I live in Woodstock, GA–a lovely small town just north of Atlanta. I love a small store with farmhouse decor. I bought some cotton bolls to add to an arrangement I am making.
Greta T says
MOB ME Food from the local food truck!
Kelli says
MOB ME! My brother recently introduced me to an awesome food truck here in Nashville that runs out of a VW van called I Dream of Weenie. They sell the most delicious hot dogs I’ve ever tasted.. Also, my favorite burger place in the world is a local joint called Gabby’s! They get all their ingredients from local vendors. And it’s amazing. Can you tell I love food? Haha.
Danielle Aguilar says
“MOB ME!” and I LOVE to scout out all the local cupcake shops that have stayed local. We have a few gems such as “Cupcakes Actually” in Fairfax that serve a cupcake dipped like a Frosty cone. Yum yum yum!
Peter says
MOB ME!
Ice cream!
SB says
MOB ME!
Aimee says
MOB ME! I am a sucker for local [Alaskan] art!
Pamela says
MOB ME! I try to buy local as often as I can, including frequenting two locally-owned deli / lunch counters near my office.
Stephanie says
MOB ME!
Dinner at a local Indian restaurant.
Elizabeth says
MOB ME!!
I always eat at local restaurants and not chains. they’re way more delicious and interesting
Laura D says
MOB ME…
bought services from our local mechanic rather than a chain. I know, exciting, huh? Also ate some awesome Indian food at a little hole in the wall place
Laura says
MOB ME!
I just purchased a flier of local coupons to support our HS baseball team. It’s full of local places that I actually go to, so I’m thrilled!
Amy says
Mob me! Does local beer count?
Melody Benschoter says
MOB ME!!
Well, this is a little different, but I was recently in Costa Rica and tried to only purchase locally made souvenirs. I can buy stuff that was made in China anywhere! It’s fun seeing what local artisans and craftspeople do.
Jessica P. says
MOB ME! We always hit up the local brewery…local brews and food for the win!
Lauren says
Mob Me!
I think the last “local” thing I can think of was my favorite bakery where I buy bread. They have the best 9 grain wheat that makes excellent toast!
Mandey says
MOB ME! I bought some good old Thin Mints from a lady from my local MOPS group!
Kim says
Mob me! Actually, the last thing I bought WAS a box of Girl Scout cookies! Before that, I purchased apple jelly and apple cider donuts from the local orchard’s farm market.
Joanna Banana says
Mob me!
An antique side table shaped like a trefoil that I got at a local purveyor of vintage and antiques. http://www.revivalsmith.com
Mikala says
Mob me! I love trying local breweries and there are plenty of them in Colorado!
Sandy says
MOB ME!
Best recent local purchase…beer at the local brewery!
Cathy says
MOB ME!
I supported my local girl scout (since she’s my daughter) and I always try to eat at the local restaurants vs. the big chains.