***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.
Alicia S says
Mob Me. My main local purchases are local craft beer. We have quite a few amazing places in Indy and have great festivals to celebrate our local brews! Cheers!
Nina says
Mob me, please!
Lucy says
MOB ME! I picked up a pair of wedge hi-tops. They are super cute and confortable – you can hardly get them off me ;-)
Jenny says
MOB ME!
I always get local magnets from any place I visit.
Jessica says
Mob Me!
Elaine says
MOB ME!!! Just bought a vintage bird vase at one of my favorite local shops!
Katy says
MOB ME! A MT “home” t-shirt.
Patti says
MOB ME!
We have the BEST local meat market that specializes in locally made gourmet delights (as well as their awesome meat selections). Their tortilla chips can’t be beat!
Kelley says
MOB ME
We love to buy local fresh cheese straight from a small Wisconsin dairy farm. The squeaky cheese curds are the best!
Kelli Dahl says
MOB ME!
Bicycle glasses and a bicycle print from the I Heart Denver store for my cyclist husband AND a some great earl grey shortbread cookies from Sugar Bakeshop here in Denver. Yum!
Steph says
MOB ME! I’ve been buying locally roasted coffee from a couple of roasters at the Jersey Shore. It’s a bit of a splurge (mostly because I’m addicted), but well worth the money to support local businesses (and for delicious coffee).
Leah T says
MOB ME! We ordered a dining room table that will be Amish crafted in our state. Can’t wait to take it home in a few weeks!
keri says
MOB ME!! I haven’t done much shopping lately…better get on that!!
Danielle says
Mob me!
I get my produce through a local mail-order service that delivers to my work every Wednesday!
Lauren (in PA) says
MOB ME!
I used some local apples to make a sour cream apple pie!
Delish!
Andrea says
MOB ME!! The Del Ray Art Festival is a great family day out in northern Virginia. We scored a local print and met the lovely artist too!
Tina says
MOB ME! Just went to a local dive and had wonderful made from scratch french toast – – – YUM!
Alexis says
MOB ME!
Lots of local stuff around the Boulder/Denver area…beer, chocolate, honey…all have been obtained!
sarah c says
MOB ME!!!! I bought some of our local iced coffee from friends, Slingshot Coffee so good!!!!
Kaci says
MOB ME! I had quite the local buys weekend with a scrumptous cake a friend made, wonderful kitchen crown molding from a local contractor and plans in place for the local contractor to make me the Ana White Farmhouse Bed!! Woot woot! : )
Caitlin says
mob me
Jennifer B. says
MOB ME! There’s a local bakery that has the BEST cookies. I love them. Yum!
Ruth says
Mob me!
Local pastries from Grand central bakery (Seattle)
Candie says
MOB ME! A friend is a local baker. It doesn’t get any better than her homemade bread.
Jenn says
MOB ME!
For Christmas my dad took us to a jewelry store and let me (and my sisters) each a pick a piece of Black Hills Gold. It’s specific to South Dakota near where my family is and I love the red and green gold leaves in the designs!
Robyn R. says
MOB ME! Loving the little bird magnets I picked up from a local boutique. So adorable!
Carrie says
MOB ME!
I am long over due for this but every year I love going to Neptune Festival [VA Beach, VA] and looking/buying/wishing I bought later, lovely local art.
Elena says
MOB ME!
This weekend I recently purchased tickets to the Prohibition exhibit at the Constitution Center in Philadelphia. I think that counts. :)
Kayleigh says
MOB ME! Local beer… San Diego has a ton of microbreweries, and we happen to have one two blocks from our house.
Jenna W says
Mob me!
How did you know I like our local cupcakes so much? My hubby picked up a 1/2 dozen of my favorite flavors for Valentine’s Day!
Addy says
MOB ME!
Recently bought some prints from a local artist and am more than enthused to hang them up right on the collage wall. Even more fun since they’re taken of the area! Beautiful!
Shevon says
MOB ME!
Well, we are very lucky to have the best butcher shop in our tiny town. We are about 40 miles outside of Chicago and people drive out from the city to pick up their award winning sausages and great meats. Their bloody mary beef jerky is awesome too. Ream’s Elburn Market,yum.
jessica says
MOB ME!
We’re trying to use a local CSA farm to cater our wedding! Local farm-to-table food!
Tasha says
MOB ME! I love to buy local candles that are made right here with the best smelling ingredients. They make me smile.
Bonnie says
MOB ME!
I recently bought a small oil painting perfect for my craft room!
Jessica says
MOB ME! I got a sweet hand-stamped necklace with my daughter’s name and birthday!
Trista says
Mob Me!
I buy a lot of local beer because I love Schlafly. Go St. Louis :)
Lindsey says
MOB ME!
I bought a local cupcake last week. It had Bailey’s flavored buttercream icing and a big sugar shamrock in honor of St. Patrick’s Day
Lisa says
MOB ME!
Love to support locals, my favorite is jewelry!
Katie says
MOB ME!
We subscribe to our local CSA and just recently went to a rain barrel workshop through our city and bought and built our own!
Amber W says
MOB ME! There’s a strawberry farm near by that sells them by the flat (4+ quarts). They are so sweet and delicious. We’re buying them about every other day right now.
JulieH says
MOB ME!I’ve been a CSA member for years. Love my local produce!
Steph Hill says
MOB ME!! You know I am over supporting my local girl scout cookies with a crazy amount of cookie orders!!
– SH
Sara says
MOB ME!
I found a piece by one of my fave local artists on Craigslist–rescued it from going to a home that wouldn’t love it nearly as much!
Katie says
MOB ME! I love shopping local – and here on the jersey shore we have some gems. I think my favorite is our two amazing craft breweries, one right in my hometown (Kane) and one a short drive away (Carton). But now I’m inspired to swing by my favorite little Thai place for lunch, too!
Allie says
MOB me! I bought a pair of sweet, crocheted baby slippers made locally.
Meredith says
MOB ME!! Some Italian food at my favorite restaurant. :)
AnnMarie says
Mob Me! … My husband and I were recently at a fundraiser for our county’s arts council. We won a gorgeous picture a nearby lighthouse from a local photographer. It’s very special because it’s one of our favorite spots to hang out :)
karen campanaro says
MOB ME!! I recently purchased Girl Scout Cookies… Thin Mints… several boxes
Kathryn says
MOB ME!
I just moved to a city with a great Farmer’s Market and have already been several times to check out what the local farmers have to offer. I always find something delicious!