***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!***
After an excitement and entry filled holiday giveaway we’ve crowned our big winner. Well, random.org has crowned a winner. And she is… Nina (who’s planning to soak up and celebrate the magic of the season with her toddler, babe, and hubs this week as well as do some gift wrapping, toy assembling, and cookie baking by the light of the tree). Congrats!
Oprah has Favorite Things. Martha has Good Things. We have Things We Love (okay, so maybe it’s not as catchy or scream-and-cry-on-national-TV-worthy, but we tried). The point is that we’ve rounded up five prizes that we heart, covering a whole range of topics that we love talking about ’round these parts – from art and tools to cleaning and ceramic animals. All in all, it’s nearly $750 worth of goodies for one lucky reader! So without further ado, here’s what one of your stockings will get stuffed with this week:
- An iRobot Scooba 230 – A compact floor washing robot from the makers of Roomba that’s small enough to get under cabinets and around commodes (worth $299!). Because less time spent scrubbing your floors means more time spent DIYing.
- An $150 gift certificate from 20×200 – One of our favorite spots for fresh original art, including the bicycle print that my sisters got me for my birthday last month. There are lots of ways to spend your $150, like splurging for a framed piece.
- Over $200 worth of Kreg Tools – The stuff that gives me the confidence to take on my woodworking projects (this set includes the Kreg Jig Master System and Multi-Mark as well as new stuff that I don’t even have: the Shelf Pin Jig and Square-Cut) – all worth $215!
- The ceramic pig speaker from West Elm – You already know that we love this often back-ordered guy, so we begged the folks at West Elm to put one aside for the winner.
- And A Very She & Him Christmas CD (or LP) and winter hat – You’ll need some music to listen to on your new pig speaker, right? And we’re loving these festive tracks from Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward.
So now that we’ve outlined the prize, here are the regular giveaway details:
- PRIZE: See above
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “HAPPY HOLIDAYS!” and tell us…
- BONUS QUESTION: … what’s on your holiday agenda for the next week? Do you have lots of last minute shopping / cleaning / cooking to do? Are you traveling? Or are you just sitting back and waiting for a certain red-suited man to hop down your chimney (like Clara)?
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, December 21st at 8pm EST or at 10,000 entries (whichever comes first)
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
- PRIZE SHIPS: The 50 United States (although we do try to wrangle as many international giveaways as possible)
- DISCOUNT: Get 10% off on framed print orders placed at 20×200 through tomorrow December 20, 2011 with the code YHL10
- USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winner 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 winner. Good luck…
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 iRobot, Kreg Tools, 20×200, West Elm and Merge Records,
Cori says
Happy Holidays – Merry Christmas!!!
There will be some cleaning, some last minute shopping, and some last minute decorating too (YIKES)!!!
Leslee says
We will just be relaxing and enjoying family, all the shopping is about done!
Becca says
HAPPY HOLIDAY!!
My family always goes up to my dad’s camp that’s tucked away in the woods in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains. It’s always so nice to get away from everything and spend it with some great people for Xmas. I don’t even get cellphone service up there!
Katie, Interrobangs Anonymous says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Spending the week in Europe and pathetically butchering the German language.
Meredith @ La Buena Vida says
Happy Holidays!
This next week I’m mostly trying to keep busy so that I don’t think too much about my upcoming surgery, so I’m hoping to do a ton of cleaning (even though no one is coming to our house) and reading!
Jamie M says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Off of work, so im planning on finishing up my christmas shopping as well as doing lots of baking!
Kelly says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! We’ll be celebrating extra this year – it’s our first Christmas as a married couple! We’re looking forward to lots of family time, lots of baked goodies, and lots of looking back on what an awesome year this has been… before we start looking ahead to what’s bound to be another great one!
Amber says
Happy Holidays!
I will be dreaming about winning this giveaway! And also spending time with family.
JennyB says
Happy Holidays!!
Unfortunately, I have to work most of the week (saving vacation and sick time for maternity leave next spring). Double unfortunately, I’ve done very little Christmas shopping. UGGH!
Emily says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We are flying from Denver to Boston tomorrow to see my family and have an all-nighter of wrapping ahead tonight!!!
Elisa @ What the Vita says
Happy Holidays!! Mom’s in town, so we’re gonna just enjoy Austin during the holidays :)
Tara S says
Happy Holidays!!
I have to finish up wrapping and stamp my Christmas cards. Need to get them out by tomorrow for the hope they get them by Saturday.
What a great group of “Things we Love”. I’ll scream and cry if I win. :-)
Cheryl says
Happy Holidays! Lots of baking and wrapping in my future :)
Kim M says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Spending the holidays with family, all 19 of us.
Aimee says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! This next week I will be wrapping, baking, wrapping, cleaning, wrapping and celebrating my dear Mom’s birthday! Thank you and Merry Christmas!
Nicole says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!!
I am SO excited to travel north a few hours to spend Christmas with my family. It is so nice to have the tradition of staying Christmas Eve at my parent’s house, just like when I was young. Just add a husband into the mix :)
Rachel says
Happy Holidays!
still have to wrap presents but otherwise not too much planned. probably bake some cookies with my family!
Callie says
Happy Holidays!
My husband and I just got married this October and decided for the first time ever to stay at home, just the two of us, and celebrate our first Christmas together without any traveling or craziness, so we will be relaxing!
Shannon says
“HAPPY HOLIDAYS”
Relaxing, shopping, and heading out to visit family in a few days! I love these THINGS WE LOVE! Awesome idea!
Anne says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Each year we have three different Christmas gatherings to accomodate different parts of our families and this year we’re even hosting one of them. Needless to say, it gets very chaotic! My focus this year is on keeping it simple and getting everything I can done ahead of time in hopes of actually being present and enjoying our celebrations! Hope you all have wonderful holidays and get the chance to be with your loved ones! Especially those returning from the armed forces!
Kristen L says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!
Trying to get some last minute work done the next few days. Then, we are traveling across country to visit our families!
Danielle says
Happy Holidays! I have massive shopping and wrapping to do, ahh!
Sandra T says
Happy Holidays! Hanging with my daughter waiting for the jolly elf!
Stephanie says
Happy Holidays!! LOTS of little last minute stuff to do: cookies, wrapping, goodies for school parties, and advent activities. Can’t wait for the weekend! Thanks for the opportunity!!
Katherine says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
I’m looking forward to heading to my parents home for the weekend, and helping cook Christmas Day Lunch. And I also will start planning my wedding…I just got engaged!!
Kate says
Happy holidays!
I was away for the last week and a half, so I have a lot to catch up on! Finishing my online shopping, making little treats for my friends and my boyfriend’s family, and cleaning the house so I don’t come back to a mess will consume every minute until Christmas!
Jen Hathcoat says
Happy Holidays! Though I prefer MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!
For this week, a few last minute additions to the Christmas lists need picked up, lots of extra sleep, warm, cozy soups, and movie nights are ahead for our family!!
Danielle says
Happy Holidays!! I hope to see some Christmas lights with the kiddos this week!
Natalie Derrickson says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
I’m traipsing around Indiana and Ohio visiting family, gifting wine and buying a house! Merry Christmas to me!
Casey says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
I’ll be traveling home to see my family in Chicago. I sure hope we get a White Christmas!
Samm Spangler says
Happy Holidays!!!
My husband and I leave on Wednesday… for a 17 hour drive to Arizona… in one day… with 2 dogs…
Please pray for us…
Kicken Bejos says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
A week all to myself with a few DIY projects. Bliss….
Carmen(country mouse) says
Happy Holidays! Did all my shopping online (mainly etsy) and just have to clean my house before family arrives!
Kaitlin says
Happy Holidays! Working and spending time with family!
Meg says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I have a TON of baking left to do before the 25th!
Christy says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Driving 16 hours to see family with a one year old and a 90 lb lab. Yikes!
Thanks for the awesome giveaway. I really enjoy reading about your kitchen reno adventures.
Olivia says
Happy Holidays!! Headed to NY to celebrate with the family!
Nicole Hurley says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Planning to enjoy lots of time with family and friends and celebrating Jesus’ birthday
Heather says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Third Annual Christmastime Partaay this Wednesday!! Let the Christmas tree made out of veggies live on!
Jessica says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
I have to find a moment to wrap my family’s presents while wrangling the baby.
Sara says
Happy Holidays! I’m done shopping and now on to cooking since my family is coming to town for Christmas this year. We’ll be making a yummy brisket and cheese grits!
Joy says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
There’s still the matter of making some homemade mustards as gifts. I’m thinking one batch of spicy caraway and the other a cinnamon honey mustard. Just fun faux-fancy stocking stuffers. BTW, this is a great giveaway–hope I win!
Megan L. says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!
Unpacking boxes, we just moved AGAIN to our 4th house in 14 years – lots of DIY projects though. Already got the tree up on our 1st day so, unpacking, shopping, wrapping, baking, etc in 6 days. It’s all good!
Missy Holden says
Happy Holidays!
Wrapping, wrapping and more wrapping! Then packing and travelling to visit family out of state.
Megan says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I’ll be working until Friday, then driving up to my mom’s house to spend time with family. Hopefully fitting in Christmas shopping somewhere…
Kelly says
Happy Holidays!
For Christmas we are going to Long Island to spend time with my husband’s family.
Jeremy says
Happy Holidays!!
House Cleaning for the big day
Chris says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Cassie says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
I’m anxiously awaiting the arrival of our little Hudson Kaj, due January 4th! He will be the best gift ever!
WI Gal says
Happy holidays! Cards are sent. Shopping is done. Tree is up and decorated. So all that’s left is the fun stuff: cookie-making, wrapping, caroling, and enjoying time with friends and family!