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Young House Love » Giveaways » Fab Freebie: Things We Love

| By John Petersik | December 19, 2011 | 10,002 Comments

Fab Freebie: Things We Love

***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:

Thing We Love Giveaway

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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!
  4. 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.
  5. 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,

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Comments

  1. Ali says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:08 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
    I’ll be getting through a busy week of work, preparing to enjoy several days off with the kiddies next week!

    Reply
  2. Molly says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:08 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    Wrapping, packing to head down south to be with family, sleeping in living room by Christmas tree – one of my favorite traditions each year…

    Reply
  3. Jennifer says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:08 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!
    I’ll be rounding up a last minute gift or two and then traveling to spoil our nieces and nephew.

    Reply
  4. Kim Davis says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:08 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
    We are looking forward to catching up on some “little” projects, like sanding, woodfilling & painting doors, finishing trim, etc. You know, the little things that allow you to completely check a project off THE LIST.
    :-)

    Reply
  5. Courtney says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:08 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!

    I feel like there are too many things to do this week, but it’s all worth it. I can’t wait to spend time with my family, be cozy and celebrate!

    Reply
  6. Georgia says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:08 pm

    Happy holidays!
    I have some gifts to finish up and LOTS of traveling to do. If there is such a thing as too much traveling, we are about to do it. :)
    Merry Christmas!

    Reply
  7. Lisa S. says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:08 pm

    Happy Holidays! Yup, I have some Christmas shopping left to do–but then I have to wrap all of the gifts! But I can’t wait to see friends and family, so it’s worth it. :)

    Reply
  8. Bethany says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:08 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! I am so super excited to have the whole next week off from work – and just have plans to stay local and celebrate with family & friends :)

    Reply
  9. Deidre says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:08 pm

    Happy Holidays!!
    My gifts have been purchased and wrapped for weeks, but my beau has a serious case of Christmas procrastination (an annual ailment). I’ll be helping him wrap up his list so we can do some baking and prep ourselves for family time.

    Reply
  10. Carollynn says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:08 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Never enough time to get all the stuff done that I want/need to get, well, done! Family coming for Christmas dinner, larger extended family dinner later in the week, and then there’s New Years eve…Uh oh, just read D Young’s comment above and realized I too haven’t done the card either…

    Reply
  11. Allie says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:08 pm

    Happy holidays!

    I’m finishing up a couple handmade gifts and planning out party menus.

    Reply
  12. Kayla says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:08 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Doing some baking, last minute wrapping and just relaxing! I love this time of year!

    Reply
  13. Rita says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:09 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! I still have to finish up some shopping and then I am going with my parents to visit my sister and her husband. I haven’t seen my sister in almost a year so I am really excited! :)

    Reply
  14. ashton says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:09 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
    the hubs and I are going to Disneyland :)

    Reply
  15. Carrie says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:09 pm

    Happy Holidays! This week is going to be about finishing shopping and then my favorite part – wrapping gifts!

    Reply
  16. Lauren says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:09 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I’ll be trying to clean my house before heading out of town to PA and NY for what I like to call our annual East Coast Family Tour!

    Reply
  17. Mika Anna says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:09 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    Reply
  18. Beth says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:09 pm

    Happy Holidays! This week we’ll be making more cut out cookies, singing Christmas Carols, cuddling with the kiddos and DIYing a project or two in our basement:)!

    Reply
  19. Erika Robillard says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:09 pm

    Happy Holidays!

    Baking, Shopping, and driving to and from 4 separate Christmas celebrations! Whew!

    Reply
  20. Casi says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:09 pm

    Happy Holidays!!! We will be traveling to Florida visiting family, relaxing, and enjoying all things festive.

    Reply
  21. Sarah- Nadine says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:09 pm

    “HAPPY HOLIDAYS”.

    Cooking for my inlaws and also working on our Master Bedroom remodel

    Reply
  22. Dani M. says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:09 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    My week consists of finishing all the homemade Christmas gifts I’m making for my family. I started them back in November, and yet they’re still not done – how does that happen?

    Reply
  23. Irene says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:09 pm

    Happy Holidays!! I’m hoping to finally relax! Well…after I finish cleaning the house, finish wrapping, and getting the grocery shopping done for Christmas Brunch. Its hard to be a wife and mom!

    Reply
  24. Ngoc says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:09 pm

    Happy Holidays! Our holiday plans include:

    1. having a white picket fence added to the font of our house
    2. setting up a dog run for our golden retriever
    3. painting and decorating our nursery for our baby boy
    4. baking, baking, and more baking!

    Reply
  25. Tamar says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:10 pm

    Happy Holidays! We’re heading up to Toronto with our little mutt, Murray, so that we can visit my in-laws and Murray can chase squirrels (there aren’t enough out here in LA!)

    Reply
  26. Heather says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:10 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS – We are busy with a birthday tomorrow, gingerbread house making, class party and winter concert this week. And I still have to finish shopping for my impossible to shop for husband!

    Reply
  27. Rachel says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:10 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    Everything has been purchased and wrapped. I’m not hosting Christmas this year (phew!) so I just have to bring a dessert and drive a few hours. Easiest part? Making jam thumbprint cookies. Hardest? Not eating all of them before Saturday!

    Reply
  28. Jessica says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:10 pm

    Happy holidays!
    We will be spending time with family and continuing our frantic home search. Good times!

    Reply
  29. Hillary Fairfield says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:10 pm

    Happy Holidays! My shopping is dine so now it is onto making holiday treats as well as homemade candybars for all the stockings.

    Reply
  30. KaeleyAnne says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:10 pm

    Happy holidays!

    We’re heading out to spend time with parents and in-laws for the baby’s first Christmas. The shopping is done. :)

    Reply
  31. Kelly says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:10 pm

    Happy Holidays! Visiting family in Iowa this week and then returning home to put the finishing touches on our nursery!

    Reply
  32. Janet says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:10 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    All done with shopping and wrapping, so I’ll be making cookies and centerpieces for Christmas Eve!

    Reply
  33. Becky says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:10 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
    Last minute shopping, wrapping presents, and the food (mostly all the sweets)!

    Reply
  34. Kyla says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:10 pm

    ….just some grocery shopping and cleaning left to do! Looking forward to Christmas this year.

    Reply
  35. Courtney says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:10 pm

    Happy Holidays!

    I have a lot of holiday baking on my agenda this week. I can’t wait!

    Reply
  36. Jennifer says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:10 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    Will be with my family… who could ask for anything more! May your holidays be peaceful and filled with joy!

    Reply
  37. Ashley says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:10 pm

    Happy Holidays!! I will be shopping and baking!

    Reply
  38. Melissa says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:10 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    I’m working all this week until Friday afternoon, when I’ll drive to my parents’ house to spend Christmas!

    Reply
  39. Gloria Rozelle says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:10 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS…

    I’m enjoying the week with my kids and husband out of school (he’s a teacher). We’ll watch some Christmas movies and spend some quality time together.

    Reply
  40. Cailin says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:10 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I am driving to RI to my sisters for christmas this year!! Can’t wait to be an aunt for the first time. I love to spoil so this would be a nice christmas gift :)

    Reply
  41. Kelsey K says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:10 pm

    Happy Holidays!

    Spending lots of time with family and eating Christmas ravioli!

    Reply
  42. Mary says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:10 pm

    Happy Holidays!

    We’ve got too much to do this week (like everyone). Still haven’t sent out Christmas cards, need to plan our son’s first birthday party (on Friday) and finish the Christmas shopping before we head out of state.

    Reply
  43. Haley says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:10 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    Lots of wrapping and baking this week!

    Reply
  44. Heather W says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:10 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Two more days of work and then off with the husband and kiddos to hopefully relax and watch movies and enjoy time together!

    Reply
  45. Kaitlyn Brown says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:10 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    Last minute shopping for us unfortunately!

    Reply
  46. Katie Rose says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:10 pm

    Happy Holidays! This week my goal is to finish wrapping all the presents and find a Christmas outfit for myself. Hope I win!!

    Reply
  47. Caleb says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:10 pm

    Happy Holidays!

    I’ve got a couple hundred cookies to bake, and I still have to do some Christmas shopping.

    Reply
  48. Angle says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:10 pm

    Happy holidays! Wrapping presents and going to Disneyland with the kids!

    Reply
  49. Nikki says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:10 pm

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I will be spending this week with my wonderful 9-year-old daughter. I am realizing that my time with her is limited and want to relish every moment we have together :)

    Reply
  50. Erin D. says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:11 pm

    Happy holidays!! I am looking forward to wrapping all the gifts and making cookies with my mom. Otherwise, it’s just a few days of work and the relaxing and spending time with family and friends.

    Reply
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