***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.
susan c says
Mob me!
Since moving to Scottsdale, we don’t miss an opportunity to sample one of the many craft beers from local breweries.
I also love the locally made jalapeno jelly.
Andrea says
MOB ME! I bought coffee…needed it this morning!
Denise says
MOB ME! “The Local” restaurant in Charlottesville…using local ingredients!
Kelly says
MOB ME! I buy as much local as possible whether it’s food, art, antiques, gifts, etc. My latest purchase was a letter opener made from a Penn State elm tree (gift for a friend).
Sara says
MOB ME!
Corinne says
MOB ME!
I buy Allesio’s marinara sauce at the grocery store every week. It’s sold by a local family who took their old family recipe and began by selling it at a farmer’s market. Love it!
Rachel says
Mob me!
I know it sounds silly but our bowling alley has the best burgers. There’s nothing like eating a burger in your small town bowling alley.
Rebecca M says
MOB ME! Plants from the local greenhouse!
Audra says
MOB ME!
I love eating at local restaurants in Raleigh, NC. Some of my favorites are The Remedy Diner, Raleigh Times, and Fiction Kitchen.
Laura P says
MOB ME! I ordered some pierogies last week from a small local restaurant and they were AMAZING!
jennifer says
MOB ME!
I just bought a giant bag of clementines that my kids love!!!
Maryanne says
MOB ME! Local food at our neighborhood pizzeria!!!
Kristen says
MOB ME!
I just bought grasshopper ice cream made at the University of Wisconsin right down the street from me. I haven’t eaten the whole container yet, but pretty close!
Lindsay says
Mob Me!
we Frequent This Cute Cafe That Offers homemade Cupcakes
emily says
Mob me!
The last thing i bought locally was a bunch of homemade potholderss at a craft fair. They’re pretty awesome
Megan P says
MOB ME! We’ve been loading up on fennel salami and ginger sausage from the awesome, independent charcuterie shop that opened down the road! What makes it even better is that shop sits right next to my favorite local bakery and local coffeehouse!
Leslie says
MOB ME!
My favorite recent purchase is a vintage sign that reads:
Popsicles
Frozen Juice on a Stick
I love it! It looks perfect in my kitchen!
annie says
MOB ME!
we support local burger joints, not to be confused with Burger’s joints.
Bethany says
MOB ME!
We love to purchase local fruits and veggies at our supermarket.
Kathy says
Mob me!
Amanda says
Mob Me! I use these local soaps that are fantastic!
Julie M. says
MOB ME! Just bought some girl scout cookies from our local school!
Victoria C. says
MOB ME!!! Whenever I travel, I make sure I sample local brews. I was just in Asheville, NC this weekend (beer capital of the east coast I am told…) and had some tasty local beers! Oh and a side of girl scout cookies. Can’t turn down a thin mint.
Mandy says
Mob me!
I got married in Fryeburg, Maine where my Grandparents live and where I spent many wonderful summers as a kid. For a wedding present, my grandparents gave us three pieces of pottery from a local shop, made to look (on the outside) like birch trees. They are so unique, and they always remind me of our wedding and my grandparents.
Jennifer says
MOB ME!
This is not an object (and is sort of dorky), but I bought the theme song to “The Mindy Project” ringtone for my phone and it makes me happy every time my phone rings. It’s awesome.
Leigh Anne L says
MOB ME!!
Local beer directly from our local brewery!
Rachel says
MOB ME!
When you live in Boston, it’s a sin not to take advantage of the clam chowder.
samantha says
MOB ME! I recently purchased some amazing cupcakes and fresh made ravioli, delish.
Yalanda says
Mob me! Our latest local purchase was food! We love eating locally!
Amanda W. says
Mob me!!! There is a little coffee shop around the corner from my house. I live its charm, coffee, and oatmeal cookies. :-)
E from THESE PEACH ROSES says
MOB ME
My last favourite purchase was a pair of floral patterned shoes from Wal-Mart for $20! I’m ready for spring!
Lydia says
Mob me! I picked up a beautifully done “cowboy” paint by number painting with a hand written story on the back. The colors go with my “stuff” and it makes me smile every time I see it hanging on the wall.
(And I found my favorite t-shirt, in my size, on clearance yesterday. Sometimes it’s the little things.)
Anna says
MOB ME!
I recently bought my first house in RVA! Does that count?
Also got a growler of yummy beer from Hardywood.
Amy says
“MOB ME”
My 16-month old picked out an adorable boat toy at a local shop. Now bath time is much more fun and we’re supporting the community! #startemyoung
Diane says
Local maple syrup from a park near us during the maple syrup festival. Yummmm!
Stacy says
“MOB ME” I do love me some G.S. cookies. So far I’ve been good & only purchase 2 boxes, but the season is still young. ;)
Mary says
MOB ME! You know I love to support those Girl Scouts…
Jon says
MOB ME!!!
Local beer…yum!
Rebecca Swafford says
Mob me!!
Sarah says
Mob me!
The grocery store I go to where we live in DC has an amazing cupcake bakery right across the street called Sticky Fingers. I basically end up with a cupcake every time I go to the grocery store.
Diane says
Oops … I forgot the MOB ME! Local maple syrup!
Carolyn says
MOB ME!!
I love going to used book stores like Chop Seuy or Black Swan; I love to look on my bookshelf and see some older looking books or some older editions of anything Tolkien wrote.
Susan says
Mob me
My neighbor makes some wonderful accessories with crabs (we live near Annapolis) that I bought as a gift!
Ashley says
MOB ME!
I had silhouettes made of my kids by a local artist. They are hanging in my living room and remind me every day of how quickly children grow up and even smiles change (with loss of baby teeth).
Molly Harris says
MOB ME!
I attended a local consignment sale…Kids Layne & while I was grabbing great deals for my daughter I happened upon a local artist…ZouZou’s Basement. She does amazing artwork & I can’t wait to hang the two prints I bought! Love local!
Chasity Grome says
MOB ME! I try to support local whenever I can. We’re using a local vegan catering company for our wedding, my favorite dessert spot is local and just over a year old, we hit up local restaurants on our date nights, etc.
Stacey says
MOB ME! :)
Most recently went to a local pizza joint that uses mostly local and natural ingredients! Yum!
Lori says
Mob Me!
Recently bought a little hand-made zipper wallet to keep some guest-related items like an extra bus pass, coupons & local coffee punch cards. It says “My Treat!” on the outside. SUPER cute & just big enough to carry what’s needed, but small enough to stash in a pocket for a jaunt around town!
Tara D says
MOB ME! A couple guys in my town just opened up a brewery and I bought the sampler to split with my husband. Not only was it good, but it was super cool that it was local!
Beth says
MOB ME! We went out for pizza at our favorite local place-so good!