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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. Laura Stern says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:47 pm

    MAXX ME!

    Reply
  2. jess125 says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:48 pm

    MAXX ME!!! and watch me max out with bath towels. The ten that I have just aren’t enough with five people in the home.

    Reply
  3. Nicole says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:48 pm

    Maxx Me!!
    I really want a new hutch for our dining room. We have next to no storage and a hutch would help enormously.
    I’m planning to give me mom a new handbag. She never buys that kind of stuff for herself but LOVES to receive them from us :)

    Reply
  4. gina says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:48 pm

    MAXX ME!

    this year hubby and I have decided to splurge on a new couch for each other. Our puppy destroyed the cushions on ours 3 years ago, and weve finally decided to get a new one. So thats what I will be excited to give and recieve this year. yay!

    Reply
  5. Erika says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:49 pm

    MAXX ME!!

    I’m in desperate need of maternity pants :)

    Reply
  6. Kim says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:49 pm

    MAXX ME!

    I’ve got a new laptop at the top of my list for this year! My current one is ancient.

    Reply
  7. Candace Kozlowski says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:49 pm

    “MAXX ME!” and…
    A sewing machine is on the top of my list! I NEED to learn how to sew! I’m excited to be giving away home made crafty gifts to all of my friends and family! We’re talkin’ candles, pillows, picture frames…etc!

    Reply
  8. Melissa says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:49 pm

    Maxx Me!

    I’m excited to give my parents blown up portraits I took of my daughter with the camera they bought me. I’m also really excited to hopefully receive from my husband two nightstands that he’s supposed to make. We’ll see!

    Reply
  9. Kelly Dyer says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:49 pm

    MAXX ME!

    I’m looking forward to a Keurig coffee maker. This Mama needs a boost!

    As for others, I can’t wait to see the look on my almost 3-year old daughter’s face when she unwraps her first “real” doll!

    Reply
  10. Carole Webb says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:49 pm

    Please Please Maxx me!

    I just redid my family room and could use a lamp.

    Reply
  11. Cindy says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:49 pm

    MAXX ME!
    we’ve actually been trying to simplify this year so not much on the list for me- but would love to use the gift card on some special people in my life :)

    Reply
  12. Peggy says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:50 pm

    MAXX ME

    Reply
  13. Ashley says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:50 pm

    Maxx Me!

    Earl Grey – a little blog full of big inspiration!

    Reply
  14. Mary S says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:50 pm

    MAXX ME!!!!

    I want to have my whole house unpacked and clean and decorated for me (my car too while Santa’s at it)!

    Reply
  15. Lindsay says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:50 pm

    MAXX ME!

    On the top of my list is a Kindle. And I’m excited to give my little toddler all of his gifts!

    Reply
  16. jAG says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:50 pm

    maxx me!!

    New appliances is what I want from Santa!!

    Reply
  17. Amanda says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:50 pm

    MAXX ME!!!!!!

    Myself-A keurig coffee maker!
    Giving-my little one’s tractor!!!

    Reply
  18. Ruhiyyih Rose says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:50 pm

    MAXX ME!!

    I am excited to get a little jewelry from the hubby… and am even more excited to give gifts this year at all. I’ve found some great homemade crafts I am eager to get to work on!

    Reply
  19. meredith says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:50 pm

    MAXX ME! Top of the list for someone else: a lamp from home goods for the mama (if it is still there when I go tomorrow!) and for me – a cast iron enameled pot (probably Lodge).

    Reply
  20. Stacey says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:51 pm

    MAXX ME!

    LOVE LOVE LOVE both those stories – would love some additional holiday decor for an upcoming Christmas party!!

    Reply
  21. carlijean says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:51 pm

    MAXX ME with some throw pillows, or some sheets!! I love going into TJ Maxx and just lookin’ around. :)

    As far as Christmas presents go, I think that I would like some nice socks, and a sweater. Maybe a purse. nothing to grandiose.

    Reply
  22. Julia says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:51 pm

    MAX ME!

    I’m most excited to be giving homemade vanilla extract and basilcello to my best friends. For myself? I’ve asked for stainless steel measuring cups and spoons. Let’s hope Santa got the message. If not, there’s always Marshalls!

    Reply
  23. angel p says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:52 pm

    “Maxx Me”.
    I need a new camera. Mine is barely working anymore and with 3 little kids I use a camera far too often to not have one working well.

    Reply
  24. Ally says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:52 pm

    MAXX ME!

    I have so many things on my list that I would love. But the Mister is getting a Camaro Euro fleece jacket he wanted, and some lined Crocs (he didn’t knowhe wanted)!

    We live in a rental condo are in desperate need of some wonderful decor items!

    Reply
  25. Tara says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:52 pm

    Maxx Me!

    I’m asking for a flip video so I can take videos of our 4 week old twins and send them to family far away! And I’m excited about the tackle box I’m giving my dad.

    Reply
  26. Elise says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:52 pm

    MAXX ME! :)

    I would love some new throw pillows for Christmas this year. My little pug decided they would be a great snack this week! Score = Dog 2, pillows 0.

    Reply
  27. kelly says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:52 pm

    MAXX ME!

    I’m excited to furnish my new home with some awesome maxxinista finds!

    Reply
  28. Byron says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:52 pm

    MAXX ME!!!!

    Hopefully to get a vacation to somewhere nice and warm! I like to give things so I am excited to see everyone on my list open their gifts!

    Reply
  29. Raquel says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:53 pm

    MAXX ME! I would love to receive just about anything from etsy, and on my list of gifts to give–an iPad for my hubby!

    Reply
  30. Laura F. says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:53 pm

    MAXX ME!!

    Goodies for my house are on the top of my list. For some reason I am loving the black iron lamp with the twig/bird design from Pottery Barn.

    Reply
  31. tammylee says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:54 pm

    “MAXX ME!”
    I am excited about finding a really cool cookie jar for my in-laws.

    Reply
  32. Dusty says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:54 pm

    MAXX ME!! The husband and I are replacing our kitchen faucet – how exciting! :-)

    Reply
  33. Alyssa says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:54 pm

    MAXX Me!

    On my list- a Vera Bradley duffel

    For my mom-she loves home improvement, so I’m going to buy her a tool belt. :-D

    Reply
  34. Kim says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:55 pm

    MAXX ME

    Reply
  35. Erin says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:55 pm

    MAXX ME!

    I am excited to be getting a Kindle and I would love to somehow give Rose Bowl tickets to my hubby!

    Reply
  36. Jennifer says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:56 pm

    MAXX ME!

    Top of my list is some time off and time with my family. I am really hoping for a pair of Tom’s shoes under the tree. I love gift giving so I’m especially excited for my nieces and nephews to open their presents.

    Reply
  37. Sara says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:56 pm

    MAXX ME!!!!

    I think my favorite thing about giving a gift is the presentation/wrapping! I am excited to be giving a hand made sweater to my nephew (if I can finish it in time, I better keep knitting).

    Reply
  38. Natalie says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:56 pm

    MAXX ME!

    My most desired gifts this year would be anything to use in the kitchen. I love getting small kitchen gadgets and baking supplies.

    The gift I’m excited to give is one for my mom. Can’t say what it is in case she stumbles across this post ;)

    Reply
  39. AMI V says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:56 pm

    MAXX ME!! PLEEEAAAASSSEEE!!! I need – desperately need – artwork for our walls…

    Reply
  40. Leslie M says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:57 pm

    “MAXX ME!!”
    and….
    For myself I would love to have the IPAD, and I would give homemade cookies to my friends and neighbors

    Reply
  41. Krista says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:57 pm

    MAXX ME!! I am excited to receive anything off our wedding registry to transform our house into a home. I cannot wait to start shopping for EVERYONE’S gifts because I like finding the “perfect one” for each person.

    Reply
  42. Yvonne Huynh says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:58 pm

    Maxx me!

    Im excited to give our baby girl due in march all nice lil gifts this xmas!

    Reply
  43. Elizabeth says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:58 pm

    MAXX ME!!! Honestly At the top of my list this year is enjoying my first Christmas with my husband. We have our own apartment and can put up our own decorations and I CAN’T WAIT!

    Reply
  44. Stephanie says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:58 pm

    MAXX ME!

    I’m asking for a couple of yards of fabric to make some pillows for the new couch we just bought for our newly finished basement.

    Reply
  45. Christine says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:58 pm

    MAXX ME!

    At the top of my list is a pair of comfy Boyfriend Sweatpants from good ‘ol Victoria’s Secret – my favorite to lounge in!

    And I’m so excited to give our flower girls custom Picaboo photo albums of our wedding day – the pictures are just adorable!

    Reply
  46. Denise says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:58 pm

    MAXX ME!

    Our family gifts Kiva certificates so that others can give Loans That Change Lives.

    Reply
  47. Sandi Rodriguez says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:58 pm

    MAXX ME!

    Reply
  48. Emily says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:58 pm

    MAXX ME!

    On the top of my list: http://orkposters.com/chicago.html

    Excited to buy for my parents: http://www.homedesignsoftware.tv/products/HomeLandscapePlatinumSuite.aspx?r=www.homedesignsoftware.tv&rs=57&rs2=4218&preflanguage=5

    Reply
  49. Jenna says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:58 pm

    MAXX Me! We need new decorations as this is our first Christmas not on the road. New traditions are being started!

    Reply
  50. Christina Marie says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:58 pm

    MAXX ME!

    I have a new watch on my list, and I’m most excited about giving my boyfriend his new coat. Ya, we’re boring folk.

    Reply
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