***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 C says
MOB ME!
Katie K says
MOB ME! I bought and love me some Crazy Rumors vegan lip balm. They have tons of flavors!!
Charlie says
Mob Me!
SW says
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emilyr says
MOB ME!
My most recent purchase was a delicious salad from my favorite, local, crepe shop! Yum :)
Sherri says
MOB ME!
I finally was able to make it to a great little cupcake place downtown before they closed. (They close at 4 p.m.!)
I had the wedding cake cupcake…yummmmm. I would be a
regular customer if they would stay open just a litttle bit later!
Heidi says
We have a local bakery called Oh For Heaven’s Cakes that I recently purchased a giant smash cupcake from for my daughter’s first birthday :).
Kimberley says
mob me!
I’ve lived in Atlanta for a long time (about 20 years!). I love it so much – Atlanta is part of my soul now. Some of my favorite local things to purchase:
King of Pops (a local gourmet popsicle vendor)
Sweetwater brewery (a local microbrewy)
I’ve been on the hunt for some Atlanta themed prints for my apartment. Hope I win!
Amy says
MOB ME!
Locally made bagels and pasteries. I try to get some every weekend and make veggie bagel sandwiches for lunch
Amanda says
MOB ME! I picked up some pretty earrings at Eastern Market, which is an area of DC that has vendors on the weekends — nick nacks, jewelry, antiques, food, etc. It’s a great weekend activity if it’s nice out!
amy says
MOB ME! We just moved to Indiana and haven’t bought anything “local” yet, but did just find a sweet little mom and pop cafe that we will definitely be going back to!
Matt says
Mob Me!!
Do veggies count?
Jon says
MOB ME!
Local hand-made pottery FTW!
Cammy S. says
MOB ME! Yarn from my LYS down in Omaha! That was actually more than a year ago, but it’s one of the things I remember best.
leslie says
Mob me!
Don’t really mob me; I have been doing very well managing anxiety, but I feel that would be a bit much. But I’d like to WIN! so, PICK ME!
I didn’t buy it, but I wish I’d had the money to do so or that I could find it now. It was a handmade pendant – a cloud white cloud with a silver cloud behind it – all steel and amazing and gorgeous and hopeful. I stared at it and said, “oh, like a silver lining, how wonderful!” The artist, making something else at the same time, said: “not a lot of people get that, thanks.” And smiled. It was such a beautiful thing. I have tried and tried to track it down.
Sheri Johnson says
MOB ME!
Briana says
MOB ME!!
I always buy local eggs and local veges when available.
Stacie W says
Mob Me!!!
I purchased lots of Girl Scout cookies. Thin Mints are my downfall!
Becca says
MOB ME! Dinner at Frontier here in Brunswick, ME…yummy and local
Liz says
MOB ME!
I recently bought a print from a local artist at a small shop in my neighborhood that is very whimsical. I found a great frame on sale at AC Moore and am finally ready to hang it in the bathroom where sadly I neglect to put anything on the walls. Time to end that trend and have something fun up in an unexpected place!
Katherine says
Mob me!
Haven’t purchased anything local recently, but am very excited for our farmer’s market to start back up in April!
Melissa C says
MOB ME!
Nina R. says
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Elyse B says
MOB ME
I don’t seem to buy much more than food, so I guess my answer is I bought some groceries at the local supermarket, lol. Other than that, I’m having a hard time thinking of something I’ve bought recently that was made or grown here locally… I have two kids and don’t spend much money outside of necessity lately.
Alex says
MOB ME!
Chocolate covered potato chips from the small candy store down the street – YUM!
Laura Benoit says
MOB ME! I love supporting my local farmers’ market. I love the fresh produce and knowing I’m supporting local farmers.
Jessica says
MOB ME!
I am lovin my new ballet flats from Vince Camuto!
kathy hanson says
MOB ME!
I purchased a necklace from Lisa Leonard and baby shampoo/body wash from Organic Sprout….both based locally.
AshinMT says
MOB ME
Earrings that look EXACTLY like butterfly wings… yes, they are awesome.
Meghan says
Mob me…I live in Asheville, NC where Local is the New Black. You’re shunned if you eat at a chain restaurant, but why bother, our local food scene is top notch
Jen says
MOB ME!
We just tried a local restaurant last weekend that has been recommended to us for some time. AMAZING pancakes.
AshleyG says
Mob me!
A delicious vanilla latte from a local coffee/tea place called Metto.
Michelle says
MOB ME!
I recently picked up a novel by a local author. Haven’t read it yet!
Cindy says
MOB ME!
I am having my house professionally cleaned as I type this. Since having a baby and both my husband and I running our own businesses on top of other things, we both think it’s the best investment that we make… twice a month!
Paula says
Mob me!
I bought the best toffee and chocolate dipped pretzels at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. It was delicious and from a local Houston company (not from OK, KS or Dallas!!!) and I bought more than I should have. Yee-haw.
Karli says
MOB ME!!! I am actually saving up to buy some art from a local artist up on the North Shore. Can’t wait to be able to display it!
greta says
Mob me!
Recently bought some yummy local gluten free foods!
Kate says
MOB ME!
I ordered girl scout cookies from the local troop (Samoas!!), although to be fair I haven’t received them yet. But I do buy groceries from our local (non-chain) grocery store to support them, even though they’re slightly more expensive than a national chain.
Erin says
MOB ME!!!
Terresa says
MOB ME!!
Recently purchased a cool retro looking desk chair from a resale shop that I’m going to redo. Gotta get on that. I’m going to spray paint the metal part an industrial gray…it’ll be fab:)
Dylan says
MOB ME
I frequent a few restaurants around town that pride themselves on locally sourced ingredients.
Sarah says
MOB ME!
I recently used a groupon at an amazing local pizza place. It was delicious and I have been craving some more ever since.
Ariel says
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Joan says
MOB ME!
Some knitted socks.
kariskari says
MOB ME!! Snickerdoodles–a unique crafty store.
Ashlee says
MOB ME!
A cutesy picture of the city map where we got married.
Lisa says
Mob me! Love supporting local coffee shops!
Rachel says
MOB ME! I recently bought some great old plates at a thrift store to add to the ones hanging in my dining room. Such a great (and affordable!) way to add interest to a wall.
maggie says
Mob Me! I love local beers!
Jessica says
MOB ME!
I live several blocks from the greatest local ice cream shop in NYC called Je and Jo. The owners are the sweetest and their ice cream is amazing. All local ingredients and seasonal flavors. The best part is that each ice cream is paired with a delicious flavor of cookie dough. Cardamom ice cream with snickerdoodle cookie dough? Yes please.