***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.
Dani says
MOB ME! I have to admit we eat out perhaps a little too often, but 99% of the time we’re dining at local places. One of the tastiest ways to buy local ;)
Tara says
MOB ME!
The thing I love that I purchased most recently was a piece of custom artwork from a local military spouse who handpaints each and every one, including the tons of little bitty background submarines. Fantastic!
jenny says
MOB ME! the one thing I consistenly buy locally is produced. I get a box from a local CSA delivered every other week.
Meg says
Mob Me!
I just treated myself (pr my mom, really) to a half dozen of Brown Betty’s cupcakes! You featured their cookbook in a giveaway a while back…so neat that my accidental trip into their ‘hood matched up with this question!
Carly Cleghorn says
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Shannon says
MOB ME!
I just recently purchased a jar of “Secret of the Island” body scrub that they sell locally in a few of the restaurants, it makes your hands feel wonderful, so soft, just like a babies hand.
Jill says
Mob me!
I love going to the local farmers’ market to buy fresh produce/bread/pasta/etc.
Sarah says
Mob Me!
I love the donut muffins made by a local bakery, Scratch Baking. Reliably great, yet always as delightful as they were the first time.
Rachel says
Mob me!
I purchased a delicately beaded necklace from a local boutique in my town. And always eat at our local hotspot Blue Fish Grill in Flemington with the best dishes & great owners & staff!
Jessica says
MOB ME!!
We just had a creperie open behind our house, and had to get out last weekend to sample the wares. Heeeellloooo Nutella filled pastry goodness– come to mama!
Lesley says
Mob Me!!
My husband loves local craft brews and we just picked up a new grawler from his fave this weekend!
Tiffany A. says
MOB ME! Well I bought my baby girl a new sun hat the cutest boutique here in Austin, TX! The weather has been beautiful and we have been spending lots of time at the park with our 5 month old!
Alexis says
“MOB ME” Chowed down on some locally grown strawberries this past weekend from a roadside stand :)
Annie B says
MOB ME! I love getting authentic tacos for $1 from the neighborhood taco stand.
Brenda says
MOB ME!
I had an amazing twist on the fruit and yogurt parfait: on top of a waffle and drizzled with honey – delish!
Mary Anne says
MOB ME!
I recently bought my dog a cupcake from a local pet store. He loved it!
Lisa D. says
MOB ME!
I bought a cutting board in the shape of Montana… and also had a beer taster on a wood plate in the shape of the same state.
Becky says
MOB ME!
Girl Scout cookies!
Kristen says
MOB ME! Lately we’ve been hitting up a local bakery every week or so for loaves of salt-rising bread, and occasionally a cupcake or two :)
Elizabeth says
MOB ME!
My favorite local treat is an authentic lebanese bakery/store where you can purchase the best pita bread, hummus and baklava!
Aida says
MOB ME!
The latest was a pesto spread we got from a quaint store in downtown Cedar Falls, IA. It was very tasty (surprisingly, and I’m not a very big fan).
ELizabeth says
MOB ME!
We love local! On Sunday, I ran to our local farmer/artisan market to pick up newly-refilled glass candle holders. We’ve been visiting this candle maker for almost seven years and while a few of the holders have had to be replaced, most are still originals.
Dylan says
MOB ME!
The best thing I’ve bought locally lately is a new puppy!
Cristina Miller says
MOB ME!
Recently I went grocery shopping at the Local Co-op and LOVED IT! I became a member on the spot. :)
Jodi Blackmon says
MOB ME!!!
I recently purchased an antique display case that I refinished.
Betsy says
MOB ME!
I got a cute wristlet at a little store in one of the small towns near me.
Colleen says
Mob me!
Last week, I picked up some local baby gear at Fort Worth’s annual Etsy spring fair.
Shannon says
MOB ME! I’m loving local meat and veggies lately! :)
Rachael says
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I got some burp rags with the Oregon Ducks logo all over them. My husband loves the idea of swinging this over his shoulder instead of Girly pink flowers :)
Jennifer says
MOB ME!
I visited our town’s local farmer’s market last week and picked up 4 of the cutest potted succulents you’ve ever seen. Going to head back next week to pick up one in a painted sugar skull pot for my hubby’s desk — he’s going to love it!
Jess @ Little House. Big Heart. says
MOB ME!
A new (tiny) grocery store opened up in our neighborhood that only stocks local foods! Everything -meat, milk, cheese, veggies, even chocolate and beer- is either grown or made in Texas!
Natasha S says
MOB ME!!!
Lindsey says
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I think the last thing I bought locally was actually craft beer! Although that’s not typical…
Rachel says
MOB ME!
My family had a wonderful dinner at a restraunt nearby that cooks with all local ingredients.
Andrea says
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Nicci says
MOB ME!!
I’m in love with a little tea shop in the East Village here in Des Moines, IA. so much thought and effort goes into every tea that they select for there shop.
Tina W. says
MOB ME! my little cuz sold me a couple boxes of samoas, yum!
Ashlyn says
MOB ME!
Homemade tamales at the farmer’s market–yum!
Sara V says
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Meg says
MOB ME! I just bought plants from our local aboreteum sales.
Kate says
MOB ME!! I love checking out the few new local vintage/ used furniture stores in my area.
Campbell says
MOB ME! I have my eye on a poster of a map of Seattle.
Ashley L says
MOB me! Not only have I been supporting our local girl scouts this year there is also this amazing cupcake bakery nearby that was featured (and won) cupcake wars a couple years ago. Yum. I guess you could say I’m all about the sweets!
Kyle says
MOB ME!
I bought our own locally brewed beer… yay Heavy Seas!
Tracie says
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My most recent local purchase was Route 11 potato chips (http://www.rt11.com/), made in Mt Jackson, Virginia, not too far from where I live in Harrisonburg. The salt and vinegar variety was awesome! :)
Debi says
MOB ME!
I recently found this cute little gift/antique shop that I had never been to. They had a rack of beautiful, handmade earrings that I spent at least 15 minutes choosing my favorite!
Tyler says
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Allison says
MOB ME! My favorite recent local purchase was cupcakes from a local NYC gluten free bakery!
Alissa says
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Shae says
MOB ME! And I think my last local purchese was girl scout cookies… love those samoas…