***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,
Mary Claire says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!
I’m travelling to Virginia tonight, and plan to spend the rest of the week shopping and baking!
Sarah says
Happy Holidays! I’m working all week, but must squeeze in some cleaning, baking, and shopping for a few stocking stuffers for my 2 and 4 year old little helpers.
Susan deGeneres says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Of course I have lots of last minute things to do, however I’m hoping to have a little bit of free time to snuggle up with my little ones for some Christmas movies and hot chocolate!
Sarah says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!
We have only been in our house 3 months, but we decided to host Christmas this year! (crazy, we know) So this week, we will be finishing projects, cleaning, and getting our lovely fixer-upper ready for a fun, family filled Xmas!
Dave Krajewski says
Happy Holidays! We sold our home sooner than expected, and will officially be homeless for the holidays… and some time to come until we find our “forever house!” We closed exactly a year after you guys did on your first home!! Thank god Mom & Dad opened their doors for us and our 2 pooches! It’s going to be a long few months! Merry Christmas to you all!
kristin says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
We are flying home on Friday for 5 days of quality family time!
Jen says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Looking forward to a visit with my in-laws (really!) and feeling grateful for my mother’s all-clear on (this round of) lymphoma.
Happiness to you, you’re such a treat of sunshine!
Evy says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
I am looking forward to stuff the stockings while my family sleep and see their surprised face on Christmas morning. :)
Bethany says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I still have tons to do: wrapping, baking, and appetizer making! :)
Hilary says
Happy Holidays!! I have a lot of wrapping to do!
Angela L says
Happy holidays! I’m enjoying my vacation by staying home and reading by the fire. :)
thursday says
Happy Holidays!
I’m hoping to hit the Lincoln Park Zoo’s zoo light display this year. :) It’s free and our weather has been mild for December.
Sarah H says
Happy Holidays!! We just moved into our new (slightly fixer-upper) house the end of November, so needless to say, this holiday season is pretty much a bust (unless painting over ghastly fiesta red and grellow paint could be considered festive?)!
Lindsay Mann says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Last minute shopping then off to Arizona to be with the family for the holidays :) Best time of the year!
Heather L. says
Happy Holidays!
Making my own wrapping paper and wrapping presents!
Holly says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
It’s going to be a crazy week! A few last minute items to buy, lots of baking and then the family get-togethers marathon begins!
Gayle says
Happy Holidays!
We’re going to try to relax a little and enjoy the time with our 9 month old! :)
Kate says
Happy holidays! All that we have left is finding a present for my mother-in-law…and I’m starting to panic!
Cherri T. says
Happy Holiday! We had to have our family Christmas early this year, so we’ll just be chillin for the next week.
Amy says
Happy Holidays…I’m all done shopping and now I just get to enjoy the Holiday season.
I hope you all have a wonderful Holiday Season as well.
Harold says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
Can’t wait to finishing wrapping gifts and spending time with friends and Family.
Keely says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! I’m heading down to my parents’ house in Miami (horray!)
Merritt says
Happy holidays! Cooking, cooking and more cooking!
Leslie Siegrist says
Happy Holidays…. looking to buy a loft…. will be decorating up a ‘snow storm’ this Christmas Season : )
Mandy says
This giveaway ends on my birthday, so hopefully that gives me some good luck!!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
I still have shopping to finish as well as some homemade presents to finish as well. Hoping I will be done by Friday!
Shelby P. says
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!
My husband and I are heading to my family’s annual Colorado Christmas. My family are all Southerners through and through but insist on a truly white Christmas each year. My mom and her brothers went in together and purchased a home there about 15 years ago. My husband and I are still sleeping in the bunkroom, but it’s all bound to be fun and drama filled.
Amanda D says
Happy Holidays!
I still have a few gifts to buy, several to wrap, and then traveling to visit my boyfriend’s fam for Christmas Eve then making it back home for Christmas Day with my fam. Plus I’m working a full 40 hours, so I’ll probably be exhausted when it’s all over!
Katie says
Happy Holidays! Going to take care of my new puppy :) And spend time with friends and family of course.
Lauren T. says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
This year I am on scheudle and everything (well almost everything is done! My mom is coming to visit us and that means a trip to NYC to see the tree and windows and a date with the Trans Siberian Orchestra!! It’s going to be a wonderful Christmas!! Merry Christmas!!
Julie says
Happy Holidays!
I’m sure we’ll be shopping on the 23rd and wrapping on the 24th the way the last few weeks have been going! It’s probably also time to swap out the Halloween decorations on our porch for Chrismas ones. Yes, I’m one of those neighbors.
Kelly says
Happy Holidays! Last minute shopping, some baking and then relax and enjoy!
Allison says
Happy Holidays! Lots and lots of baking to do :)
Kate says
Happy Holidays!! Wrapping, cooking and meeting my brand new niece who is being forced out of the warm, comfy home she has been living in for the past 9+ months!
Meg says
Happy Holidays & Merry Christmas!
Baking, Cooking, Spending time with the family.
Amy says
Happy Holidays! I am finishing up presents for the Grandparents with my little helper: toddler painted wooden frames with pics of the kiddos. I think that’s it. Chill holidays at our house this year.
meryl rose says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
We’re super lucky: our family Christmas was last weekend so we are DONE with the holidays, just movie watching all Christmas day long :)
Tanner says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I will be spending this week with my lovely girlfriend, then off to my family’s christmas across Kansas!
Rebecca M says
Happy Holidays! I have lots of food to prepare this week and the annual Christmas letter that the hubby needs to write so I can send out.
Kacy says
Happy Holidays!
Lots of baking & present wrapping!
Christine says
Happy Holidays!!
We’ll be road-tripping it to Boise for the holidays and are looking forward to closing on our very first home in Missoula MT. **fingers crossed**
Stefanie says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
I will be doing some last minute shopping and prepping for Christmas eve dinner.
Leslie Siegrist says
Happy Holidays…. I am looking to buy a loft my partner and we will be decorating up a ‘snow storm’ …. fingers crossed!
Michelle says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
I’m going to sleep, sleep, sleep. Grad school is exhausting!
Laurie says
Happy Holidays if I won the giveaway!
Megan E says
Happy Holidays!
Miranda says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Although I’m more of a MERRY CHRISTMAS kinda gal… We’ll be traveling to Asia for some mission work this week and will spend the next two weeks sharing the good news of the real meaning of Christmas.
Nikki says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! I am done with my shopping, have a lot of cooking to do, and then I will be relaxing with family and friends starting on Thursday. Can’t wait!
monica says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
I’m gearing up for an 11 hour drive from NYC to NC to visit my family. Then it’s all rest and board games and great food with those I love. I pass Richmond on my way and will give YHL a twitter shout out as I roll past!
Tara van B. says
Happy Holidays! I am working. Sigh. But I have a little list of projects to do and will be tackling them one at a time this week!
Amanda says
Happy holidays! Getting last minute things done to celebrate with our three kids and two extended families!