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Young House Love » Giveaways » Fab Freebie: Merry Maxx-mas

| By John Petersik | November 29, 2010 | 5,785 Comments

Fab Freebie: Merry Maxx-mas

***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – scroll down to see who won!***

You know we love a deal. Especially around the holidays when it’s so easy to bleed money. Which is why we’re psyched to have two of our favorite discount stores, T.J. Maxx and Marshalls, here to help us kick off the whole holiday shopping scene by handing over two $50 gift cards that can be spent on gifts, festive seasonal decor, or whatever else tickles your fancy.

TJMaxx Xmas Stuff

We’ve always loved snagging cheap finds for our house at both stores – like the nailhead trimmed ottoman in our bedroom (from T.J. Maxx) and just about every pillow in our den (from Marshalls).

TJMaxx Our House

But enough about us. Here’s how you can enter to win one of the two gift cards that are up for grabs:

  • PRIZE: A $50 gift card good at T.J. Maxx and Marshalls
  • TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “MAXX ME!” and…
  • BONUS QUESTION: …let’s talk about holiday shopping lists. What’s on the top of your list for yourself? And what are you most excited to be giving?
  • GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, December 1st at 8pm EST
  • NUMBER OF WINNERS: Two
  • PRIZE SHIPS: The 48 contiguous 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 Thursday morning for the announcement of our winner. Good luck…

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And our two very lucky winners (as selected by random.org) are… Anna (who’s got her eye on boots for herself and a globe for her bro) and Kellie C (who’s looking forward to the painting and wainscoting being gifted by her husband) Congrats you two!

Note: We weren’t paid or perk’d for hosting this giveaway, we just take them on to reward our lovely readers! See our Giveaway FAQs page for more info. Pics from T.J. Maxx and Marshalls.

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Comments

  1. Amanda says

    November 29, 2010 at 2:17 pm

    MAXX ME! top of my list: new decor for my new house! I am excited about giving my husband a laser for his miter saw that has been discontinued! I finally found one!

    Reply
  2. jessica says

    November 29, 2010 at 2:17 pm

    maxx me!!!!

    Reply
  3. Kara says

    November 29, 2010 at 2:17 pm

    MAXX ME!

    The items on top of my wish list are 4 overlapping squares dining chairs (or Contributions towards chairs). I’m most excited about the Mega block set I got for my nephew.

    Reply
  4. Tara says

    November 29, 2010 at 2:17 pm

    MAXX ME PLEASE!! The top of my list for me is a new netbook, and my favorite gift I am giving in the Fisher Price Stand n Play Rampway for my two year old son!

    Reply
  5. Nicole Zoe says

    November 29, 2010 at 2:17 pm

    MAXX ME, PLEASE!!! At the top of my life is a gift card to walmart or home depot, so I can finish off my dish set or get paint for the house.

    The thing I am most excited about giving is a present to my niece who will be 8 months old by Christmas. She is the first niece/grandbaby in the family, so it will be special!

    Reply
  6. Emilie says

    November 29, 2010 at 2:17 pm

    MAXX ME! I’ll be looking for a new purse under the Christmas tree.

    Reply
  7. cmb123 says

    November 29, 2010 at 2:17 pm

    MAXX ME!! I’m really wanting a pair of Frye boots.

    And I’m excited to give my in-laws a pretty bird feeder I found them!

    Reply
  8. Jami says

    November 29, 2010 at 2:17 pm

    MAXX ME!!

    I’m most excited about gifting myself the espresso sloane leaning bookcase from Crate and Barrel after my husband gifted himself a brand new wall mount tv.

    I’m really excited to be giving my parents a couples massage. They’ve been saving and dreaming of going on a cruise and they’re finally going for their 25th anniversary and a couples massage on the boat.

    Reply
  9. carolynlb says

    November 29, 2010 at 2:17 pm

    MAXX ME!!!! Please :)

    Reply
  10. KCatGU says

    November 29, 2010 at 2:17 pm

    MAXX ME!

    At top of my giving list is to my husband of a print by an etsy artist of our doggy.

    Reply
  11. Carol says

    November 29, 2010 at 2:17 pm

    MAXX ME!!!!!!!!!

    I can’t wait to give the kids their snow sleds.

    For me……..I wan’t a shopping spree at IKEA and Marshall’s

    Reply
  12. Joye says

    November 29, 2010 at 2:18 pm

    Maxx Me!

    Reply
  13. Allison M. says

    November 29, 2010 at 2:18 pm

    MAXX ME!

    I want to take a beginner drawing course for my christmas gift. I am going to try to buy a class for my mom to take on cheese making.

    Reply
  14. Ashley says

    November 29, 2010 at 2:18 pm

    MAXX ME!

    I’m most looking forward to giving my mom and stepdad a mini bathroom makeover! it really needs it!

    I’m hoping for some things for our new house!

    Reply
  15. Annie says

    November 29, 2010 at 2:18 pm

    MAXX ME

    I really want some new Chistmas-ey throw pillows for the couch and I think I would like and ice cream maker.

    Reply
  16. Michelle says

    November 29, 2010 at 2:18 pm

    MAXX ME!!

    I want a new cookbook!

    I’m most excited to be giving my nephew some wooden building blocks!

    Reply
  17. Rachel says

    November 29, 2010 at 2:18 pm

    MAXX ME! At the top of my holiday wish list this year is a new pair of black boots!! I’m most exciting to be buying a Christmas gift for my cousin, her husband, and their baby, just born today! I can’t wait to check out etsy for the perfect baby gifts!

    Reply
  18. jessica h says

    November 29, 2010 at 2:18 pm

    Maxx me! This sounds so dorky, but I desperately want a new sewing machine!

    Reply
  19. Melissa B. says

    November 29, 2010 at 2:18 pm

    MAXX ME! I would love a new GPS for my car. I can’t wait to give my mom a pretty plant for her house she works so hard to keep looking nice!

    Reply
  20. michelle says

    November 29, 2010 at 2:18 pm

    MAXX ME!

    Reply
  21. Christine P says

    November 29, 2010 at 2:18 pm

    MAXX ME! I want some new cookware for myself, but I’m excited to be giving homemade this year through sites like etsy and local stores.

    Reply
  22. Rachael S says

    November 29, 2010 at 2:18 pm

    MAXX ME!

    We do a white elephant gift exchange in our house. It’s always fun to try and find the gift that everyone will fight over…

    Reply
  23. Melanie says

    November 29, 2010 at 2:18 pm

    MAXX ME!

    Reply
  24. Nik says

    November 29, 2010 at 2:18 pm

    MAXX ME!!!

    I want a new laptop and I am excited to give my 6 month old this crazy cute blue hippo for his first Christmas.

    ‘Tis the season…be merry and rejoice.

    Reply
  25. Erica says

    November 29, 2010 at 2:18 pm

    MAXX ME!!

    I’m honestly so lucky to have the best husband, family and friends, that I’m not asking for much this Christmas! Although, a gift certificate for a massage or a pedicure would be nice :) I can’t wait to give my mom her Christmas present – I made her an album with our wedding pictures. I can’t wait to see how happy it will make her!

    Reply
  26. Cassie says

    November 29, 2010 at 2:18 pm

    MAXX ME!!
    Woohoo, love these stores. I would LURVE a new kitchen table. Yes, you know you are getting old when this is at the top of your list. And I am so excited to give my 11 month old baby girl all of her Christmas gifts this year for her first Christmas!!

    Reply
  27. Chris says

    November 29, 2010 at 2:18 pm

    MAXX ME! I need some grown-up work clothes for after I graduate (6 months away–eep!)

    Reply
  28. Courtney says

    November 29, 2010 at 2:18 pm

    MAXX ME!

    This is the perfect giveaway for me, I love both stores, and just like you, have bought so many household items from Marshall’s especially. At the top of my list right now are curtains and foyer rugs, but I’m always looking for extra wall-decor, pillows, and fancy items for my first home! So excited :)

    Reply
  29. lindsey says

    November 29, 2010 at 2:18 pm

    MAXX ME!
    at the top of my list is an ipad.
    for others, i’m getting prints made of my photos, so the gift card would be great to get some frames to go with them.

    Reply
  30. Jen @ The Decor Scene says

    November 29, 2010 at 2:18 pm

    MAXX ME!!!!!!

    Top of my list to get would be a Macro Lens for my DSLR camera….hopefully I get it this year. Top of my giving list would be all the cute gifts for the kids in our family….love to see their faces when they open them up.

    Reply
  31. lauren says

    November 29, 2010 at 2:18 pm

    MAXX ME!!!!!!!!!!!!! you have no idea how obsessed with TJ Maxx I am!!! i go at least once a week jsut to browse bc it makes me happy. $50 to the store would make my year!!!!

    Reply
  32. christa says

    November 29, 2010 at 2:18 pm

    maxx me!

    I want a roomba! I am giving some cool home made pinecone firestarters in a cozy fireside fun basket to some family members with wood fireplaces

    Reply
  33. Jen S. says

    November 29, 2010 at 2:18 pm

    Maxx Me!!!

    I’m most excited about giving my 3 year old her kitchen this Christmas. I love the holidays even more with children!!

    Reply
  34. Anne Kurtz says

    November 29, 2010 at 2:18 pm

    MAXX ME!

    At the top of my list is Cuisinart CSB-77 Smart Stick Hand Blender! I am most excited to give the gifts I bought while I was in France in October!

    Reply
  35. Bella says

    November 29, 2010 at 2:18 pm

    MAXX ME!

    What I really want is a nice vacation away (something that requires a plane), so tickets or a brochure under the tree would be phenomenal. Other than that, i’m excited to see the look on my parents face when i give them the picture of them dancing from our wedding that I had specially printed for them.

    Reply
  36. Christina says

    November 29, 2010 at 2:18 pm

    MAXX ME!!!

    I’m excited to be giving my son a bunch of new wooden train tracks and my daughter some great wooden blocks. Also, this is our little one’s first Christmas, so that will be lots of fun!

    Reply
  37. Danielle says

    November 29, 2010 at 2:18 pm

    MAXX ME!!!

    I am most excited about my new IKEA curtains and a new accent chair:)

    Reply
  38. Laura says

    November 29, 2010 at 2:18 pm

    MAXX ME! The top of my list is a fun accent chair for our bedroom!

    Reply
  39. Arlee says

    November 29, 2010 at 2:18 pm

    MAXX ME!

    We’ve tried to get most of our shopping done early this year because we are expecting our first baby any day now. So, while I’m excited to be giving Envirosax reusable shopping bags and hoping to receive a Gel-Pro mat for the kitchen, our biggest, best gift this year will be our little one’s arrival!

    Reply
  40. julia says

    November 29, 2010 at 2:19 pm

    Maxx me!

    Reply
  41. Heather says

    November 29, 2010 at 2:19 pm

    MAXX ME! The top of my list would be a new sofa for our den. I am looking forward to giving my son the Star Wars Lego set that will drive him completely insane with happiness!

    Reply
  42. Alyssa Womack says

    November 29, 2010 at 2:19 pm

    MAXX ME!!!

    We’re giving donations to our favorite non-profits in honor of our friends and family, along with some home-made goodies!

    Reply
  43. Jenna says

    November 29, 2010 at 2:19 pm

    MAXX ME!!!! I loveeee tj maxx & marshalls! i always find the best things there. :)

    Reply
  44. Beth says

    November 29, 2010 at 2:19 pm

    MAXX ME! (please!) I’m hoping for a jigsaw for myself and maybe a snow blower after the storm we just had!

    Reply
  45. Bridget says

    November 29, 2010 at 2:19 pm

    MAXX ME!
    I would love to receive almost anything by Jonathan Adler for Christmas!

    Reply
  46. Lindsey R says

    November 29, 2010 at 2:19 pm

    MAXX ME….a playstation 3 move…I’ve excited to take care of that little Eye Pet <3

    Reply
  47. stephanie says

    November 29, 2010 at 2:19 pm

    MAXX ME!!!!!

    We are celebrating our first Christmas together as husband and wife! On the top of my list is a bubble bath caddy so I’m able to enjoy some wine, read a book and relax!!!

    Reply
  48. Erin says

    November 29, 2010 at 2:19 pm

    Wow, what a great giveaway! I can only hope! MAXX ME!

    Reply
  49. Hillary says

    November 29, 2010 at 2:19 pm

    MAXX ME!! I want really nice cotton sheets. I want to splurge on a high thread count. I am tired of so-so sheets. I am most excited to give my husband a Pearl Jam lullybye CD. We have a 3 month old and his favorite band is Peal Jam. I saw that they make popular band’s music into soft lullybyes and I can’t wait to see his face when he sees pearl jam!

    Reply
  50. Aurora says

    November 29, 2010 at 2:19 pm

    MAXX ME…
    I’m super excited to be giving a wii this christmas!

    I’m also hoping Santa will bring me an iPad. Fingers crossed!

    Reply
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