***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!***
After a whirlwind of holiday entries we’ve chosen our winner. Random.org picked the recipient, and the lucky reader is Nina. She plans to celebrate the season with her toddler, baby, and partner, doing some gift wrapping, toy assembling, and cookie baking by the glow of the tree. Congratulations to Nina!
We like to share the things that make our home life and projects easier and more enjoyable. For this giveaway we gathered five standout items we truly appreciate — a mix of practical tools, home gear, art, and a little seasonal fun. Together those items make a generous prize package worth nearly $750. Below is a clear look at what was included so one lucky reader could score a little extra cheer this season.
- iRobot Scooba 230 – A compact floor-washing robot from the makers of the Roomba. It’s designed to clean hard floors and fit into tight spaces beneath cabinets and around fixtures, taking the work out of scrubbing so you can spend more time on projects and family. (Estimated value: $299.)
- $150 gift certificate from 20×200 – A flexible credit for original art and prints. 20×200 offers a range of pieces from affordable prints to framed artwork, giving the winner the chance to pick something that adds personality to their home.
- Over $200 worth of Kreg Tools – A selection of trusted woodworking tools and jigs. This kit included essentials like the Kreg Jig Master System and Multi-Mark, plus additional items such as the Shelf Pin Jig and Square-Cut. These tools make joinery and accurate cuts easier for a range of DIY projects. (Estimated value: $215.)
- Ceramic pig speaker from West Elm – A playful and stylish Bluetooth speaker that doubles as a decorative accent. Because practical things can also be fun, this ceramic pig adds a bit of personality to whatever room it sits in.
- A Very She & Him Christmas CD (or LP) and a winter hat – A seasonal album for cozy listening, paired with a warm hat for the colder months. It’s a simple bundle to enjoy the holidays — music for the new speaker and cozy gear for bundling up.
Below are the official giveaway details and how the entry process worked:
- PRIZE: The items listed above as one combined prize package.
- TO ENTER: Comment on the post with the words “HAPPY HOLIDAYS!” and share a short answer to the bonus question.
- BONUS QUESTION: What’s on your holiday agenda for the coming week? Are you finishing last-minute shopping, cleaning, and cooking? Traveling? Or are you planning to relax and wait patiently for the big red-suited guest to make his rounds?
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, December 21st at 8pm EST or when entries reached 10,000 — whichever occurred first.
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One winner was selected.
- PRIZE SHIPS: Within the 50 United States. While international giveaways are sometimes arranged, this particular prize shipped domestically.
- DISCOUNT: For a limited time there was a 10% discount on framed print orders at 20×200 using the code YHL10, valid through December 20, 2011.
- USUAL STUFF: One entry per email address was permitted. The winner was chosen at random via random.org and the result announced as an update to the post. If you entered, you could return to the post to see the winner announcement.
Note: We do not receive payment or special perks for hosting these giveaways. They’re our way of saying thanks for stopping by and supporting the site. For more information on how we run giveaways, see our Giveaway FAQ. Product images and descriptions were provided by iRobot, Kreg Tools, 20×200, West Elm, and Merge Records.