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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. Arian says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:11 pm

    MAXX ME! I would love a new king sized comforter and duvet, and maybe some high thread count sheets.

    Reply
  2. Karla O'Connell says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:11 pm

    “Maxx Me”
    I would love to pick up some decorative pillows for my living room! I am most excited to go with my husband to Ireland this Christmas to spend time with his family!

    Reply
  3. Mallory @ R. Simple Life says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:11 pm

    MAXX ME! I’m excited to get a brand new DSLR camera for Christmas! And to give one…

    [Hubby and I don’t buy individual presents for each other –except stockings– and instead buy one big gift each year.]

    Reply
  4. essie says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:11 pm

    MAXX ME!! I’m excited to receive a leather jacket, and excited to give away a cute dress for my friend.

    Reply
  5. Lindsey says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:11 pm

    MAXX ME! My boyfriend and I are already enjoying our Christmas gift to each other–a Black Friday-purchased new TV. But we could certainly use some TJ Maxx home decor to spruce up the living room!

    Reply
  6. Emma Lou says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:12 pm

    MAXX ME, please!

    Reply
  7. Kelly in Prague says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:12 pm

    Maxx Me! I’m looking forward to getting a Kindle from my boyfriend. I can’t wait to surprise him with something that’s not on his list.

    Reply
  8. Beth P says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:12 pm

    MAXX ME!!

    I’m so excited to give some thrifted gifts this year. Found some great stuff!!

    Reply
  9. joanne moy mcIntyre says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:12 pm

    MAXX ME!!!

    at the tippy top of my list is a dutch oven and i’m really excited to gift my hubs with a (shh…it’s a secret)!

    Reply
  10. Selma says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:12 pm

    MAXX ME!
    I love love love both stores. They are the stores I shopped the most. I want to get a cashmere sweater.

    Reply
  11. Kendall says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:12 pm

    MAXX MEEE!!!!!

    This year, my boyfriend purchased us a gorgeous new couch. Gray, mid-century inspired and is sure to look awesome in our new apartment when we move in January.

    I mostly excited to be surprising my mom by showing up unannounced for Christmas. My parents moved to Florida three years ago and I have not been able to get down there to spend Christmas morning/day with them. This year I moved some days around at work and I’m showing up two days before the big day. Dad is in on the surprise which makes it really fun. She has no idea! :)

    Reply
  12. Karen says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:13 pm

    MAXX ME!!! My favorite thing to be giving this year… I’m excited to be getting things for my husband, although there’s nothing in particular he wants. But, I love to shop for him, & I love wrapping his presents all fancy-ish. What I’d really like for Christmas is to find out whether or not my husband & I will be having a baby boy or girl in the spring! :)

    Reply
  13. kristin blake says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:13 pm

    MAXX ME!!!!

    I am most looking forward to hopefully receiving clothing gift certificates. I absolutely love shopping so that would be great. As far as giving a gift, I am most looking forward to making my mom a headboard for my parents bed. It’s been a long time coming, so I know she will love it!

    Reply
  14. Jill says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:13 pm

    MAXX ME! I am most excited about giving the grandmas the photo books I made for them on Shutterfly with pictures of their granddaughter. They will go nuts over them!

    Reply
  15. Jordan says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:13 pm

    MAXX ME!
    I am dreaming of a Kindle; but am really just looking forward to spending a whole day with my family!
    And as for giving–well I have to be honest that I have not even started shopping yet!

    Reply
  16. Colleen Wheeler says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:14 pm

    Maxx Me! Great giveaway…I’m hoping for jewelry this year and any kind will do!

    Reply
  17. Diana says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:14 pm

    MAXX ME!

    I’m heading to the Winter Classic (outdoor hockey) game in Pittsburgh on New Year’s day. Top of my list are new hat, gloves, boots, and long underwear to keep me warm!

    Reply
  18. Emily says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:14 pm

    Maxx Me!!!! At the top of my wish list for Christmas is artwork for my new condo – inspired by your Bee painting!

    Reply
  19. Melanie Maxey says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:14 pm

    MAXX ME!!!

    I’m excited to be spending time with my family…my husband and I went away last year, so it’s been 2 years since we spent Christmas with them. As for giving, I am creating a Brighton Charm Bracelet for my mom – she’s going to LOVE it!!! :)

    Reply
  20. Jennifer says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:14 pm

    MAXX ME!

    No gifts wanted or needed – just looking forward to spending time with family.

    Reply
  21. Kristin says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:14 pm

    “MAXX ME”!!! I am so excited to spoil my nieces and nephews rotten this year…kids are way more fun to buy for!!

    Reply
  22. maureen says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:14 pm

    maxx me!!
    top of my list would be an ipad! but more practical wishes would be for a few kitchen things i’ve been putting off purchasing (bread knife, toaster, etc.)

    Reply
  23. LB says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:15 pm

    Maxx me!

    It’s our first married Christmas, so our gift to each other will be spending it with each other for the first time!

    Reply
  24. Carrye says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:15 pm

    MAXX ME! We just bought my sis a new computer, so that’s our big splurge this year!

    Reply
  25. Adrianne says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:16 pm

    MAXX ME!

    I’m really hoping to get this new bedding for my master bedroom!
    http://www.westelm.com/products/organic-carved-circles-duvet-cover-and-shams-b534/?pkey=cduvet-covers-quilts

    Happy holidays!

    Reply
  26. Y says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:16 pm

    Maxx me! I’d like to decorate my new house!!

    Reply
  27. Melissa Bufford says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:16 pm

    MAXX ME!!

    My Christmas list includes lots of things for our new house, but the biggest item on my list is a Nook. Good thing to help with personal development for my life coaching business.

    Reply
  28. Naomi says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:16 pm

    MAXX ME! I would like a new camera. We have had one for years and I can no longer upload the pictures from the camera!

    Reply
  29. Kris says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:16 pm

    MAXX ME! I am most excited for our trip to Disney that I am getting and giving to my family this year for Christmas!

    Reply
  30. ashley says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:16 pm

    MAXX ME!!
    I am super excited about my new camera for Christmas! And can’t wait to watch our 2yr old open all of his presents! Christmas morning will be lots of fun this year!

    Reply
  31. Sara says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:16 pm

    Maxx ME!
    I’m most excited to be giving my husband his gift. I know he’ll love it!

    I would love to add to my bedding collections.

    Reply
  32. QS says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:16 pm

    MAXX ME!

    Reply
  33. Kelli says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:16 pm

    MAXX ME!!

    Im most excited to give my husband the karate kid blue ray dvd set i got him. I am hoping to get a new set of pots and pans.

    Reply
  34. Annie says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:16 pm

    MAXX ME!

    I totally saw a silver reindeer like that at HomeGoods. Next time I see anything like it anywhere I’m buying it. It’s not white ceramic, so I don’t have to fight over it with Sherri, right? So that’s top of my decor list.

    Reply
  35. Marcie says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:16 pm

    MAXX ME! My husband and I bought a new computer for ourselves a few months ago and we’re considering that our gift. As for what I’m giving…good question. I haven’t given it much thought yet. We’re trying to keep things simpler these days so I’ll probably be making some small, but hopefully appreciated, gifts for loved ones with some monetary surprises tucked in for our adult kids to use as they like.

    Reply
  36. Candi says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:16 pm

    MAXX ME! (would love to add some new christmas deco’s to our new house. it’s looking a little ‘bald’.

    Reply
  37. Alison says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:16 pm

    Maxx me!!

    I’m most excited to give the bf a new audio system for the family room entertainment center and am hoping for a photography class for myself!

    Reply
  38. Courtenay G says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:17 pm

    MAXX ME! It’s all about my son this Christmas:-)

    Reply
  39. Lindsay says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:17 pm

    MAXX ME!
    I got my mom one of those fancy single cup coffee makers, she’s been dying for one but can’t justify spending the money on herself. I can’t wait to see her open it on Christmas day!

    Reply
  40. Anna M says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:17 pm

    Maxx me!

    I’m planning on etching gifts… not exactly sure on the details yet though. :)

    Reply
  41. Lauren says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:17 pm

    MAXX ME!

    I’m really hoping for a new lens for my camera and an external flash!

    Reply
  42. Jill Fuller says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:17 pm

    MAXX ME!! Christmas gifts and more Christmas gifts (for myself too)!

    Reply
  43. Rachel says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:17 pm

    MAXX ME!

    I want… a new phone. I want to give my husband some running shoes and two finished photo books.

    Reply
  44. Kristen says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:17 pm

    MAXX ME!!!

    Reply
  45. Cara says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:17 pm

    Maxx me!

    I’m most excited to be gifting away a few homemade treats to multiple family members this holiday season.

    Reply
  46. laura says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:18 pm

    MAXX ME!!

    don’t have much on a list for myself (as i hope to be moving soon), but i am very exited to by for my family secret santa this year! it’s been a few years since i got my mama’s name.. shhh!

    Reply
  47. Tara says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:18 pm

    MAXX ME!

    I’m excited to get a new food processor – that sounds so old coming from a 28 year old! Ha!
    I’m excited to get crafty – making my cousin a frame/chalkboard.

    Reply
  48. Kat says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:18 pm

    MAXX ME!! I am not totally sure what I am giving people yet, but I am just excited for the holiday season in general!

    Reply
  49. kate says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:18 pm

    MAXXME! I would spend either on some christmas decorations! Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  50. Julie says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:18 pm

    MAXX ME!!

    ::top of my list is HAMARIKYU GARDENS eau de parfum by MARYPIERRE from anthropologie. it smells amazing!!

    ::i am most excited about giving my sister some homemade pillows!

    Reply
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