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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. maggie says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:33 pm

    MAXX ME

    I am in the process of redecorating my living room…..need a house plant, book shelf and frames! I gotta win this one!

    Reply
  2. ashley says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:33 pm

    MAXX ME!

    a trip to nyc! i leave tomorrow! :)

    Reply
  3. Christy says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:33 pm

    MAXX ME!!!!

    I’m hoping to get the new iphone for Christmas or a fire pit for the backyard.

    I’m excited just to give gifts to those I love.

    Reply
  4. Morgan Cullen says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:33 pm

    MAXX ME!
    almost done shopping so maybe i’d score some great after Christmas sales decor OR possibly the perfect lil’ party dress for all those holiday soirees! – Morgan

    Reply
  5. Mandy says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:34 pm

    MAXX ME! We too need a tree topper, but I’d also love to buy some crystal-ware for the holiday table!

    Reply
  6. Jamie G says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:34 pm

    MAXX ME!

    Reply
  7. Andrea says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:35 pm

    MAXX ME!
    I would love to purchase a few knick knacks for our home. We bought it a little over a year ago and haven’t had a chance to change anything to make it ours.

    Reply
  8. Manda says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:35 pm

    MAXX ME!!

    You know you are an adult when the top of your Christmas list includes a food processor! When did this adulthood start? I have no idea! But I really really really want one!!

    Reply
  9. Angie says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:36 pm

    MAXX ME!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
  10. Michele with 1 L says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:36 pm

    Maxx me!!!!

    I am a teacher and the school year is nonstop for me, so I’m just looking forward to having two weeks vacation to spend with my daughter. Although, the top of HER list is a Nintendo DS, so she may not have time for me!! :-)

    Reply
  11. Ana says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:36 pm

    MAXX ME!

    I’m hoping for a Patagonia fleece… and I’m just excited to be with my family for the holidays :)

    Reply
  12. Meagan says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:37 pm

    MAXX ME!
    In search of a new rug for my bedroom! Would love some help making the purchase more affordable :)

    Reply
  13. Molly says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:37 pm

    MAXX Me!

    We are (finally) giving wedding albums to our family (our wedding was a year and half ago). We did the layout ourselves using iPhoto and are very proud.

    Would love some new yoga pants for myself.

    Reply
  14. Jaime says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:37 pm

    MAXX ME!!!

    I am working on a wall of pictures and would love a bunch of new frames! And of course I would frame some pictures and give those away too. :)

    Reply
  15. Hannah says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:37 pm

    Maxx Me!

    The thing I’m most excited about giving this season is a desktop computer to my parents. Between the two of them, they have 11 nieces & nephews who live in 3 different states. All of us children use Skype, but my parents don’t have an efficient enough system or a webcam to use the program. So, the kids have all gotten together to buy the different pieces to the desktop computer. :)

    Reply
  16. Sherri says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:37 pm

    MAXX ME!

    I’m SOOO excited about giving jewelry we snagged at a black Friday deal to all the girls in our family. 85% off!

    No cheese intended, but I’m most excited about spending quality time with my husband over the holidays. :)

    Reply
  17. Kim says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:38 pm

    MAXX ME!

    I would really love a Dremel with tons of accessories. And I really want a Christmas tree for our first Christmas in our new house!

    I can’t wait to give my fiance tickets for us to visit his family at Christmas.

    Reply
  18. Amanda says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:38 pm

    MAXX ME!

    For me: new rainboots!

    For others: I found a really pretty fused glass necklace at a craft show for my sister. I’m putting it in an antique trinket box!

    Reply
  19. Sue M says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:38 pm

    MAXX ME! I love buying holiday decor for the house but I still can’t decide what to get my husband…guess I need to figure that out SOON! Happy Holidays!!!

    Reply
  20. Barbara says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:38 pm

    MAXX ME

    ipad is on the top of the list…why not?!

    Reply
  21. Michaela says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:39 pm

    MAXX ME!

    Reply
  22. Denise says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:39 pm

    MAXX ME!!! I want to finish decorating our addition!

    Reply
  23. Meg B says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:39 pm

    MAXX ME! I’m excited to be giving my husband some kayaking gear he has been waiting for since last Christmas. Not sure what I am getting from others, but I’ve recently purchased some goodies for myself from Sephora!

    Reply
  24. Corrie says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:39 pm

    MAXX ME!

    At the top of my list is new makeup and lotion for me and a gift certificate to kiva.org. I love this site! It’s great to get to choose whom I send my microloan to. It makes me feel good to know that my money is going to someone who truly needs it.

    Reply
  25. Sara says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:39 pm

    MAXX ME!

    I need more Christmas decorations!

    Reply
  26. Lannie says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:40 pm

    MAXX ME!

    Top of my list is a new handbag. My last great score was a Michael Kors bag that I found at Marshall’s actually!

    I am most excited to give some home-baked goodies.

    Reply
  27. Kathy says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:40 pm

    “MAXX ME!”
    What’s on the top of my list is getting to see my girls and their doxies at Xmas. We are all spending the holidays together and I’m so excited to see them. Also I asked for gift cards from them and at the top of my list was one from T.J. Maxx!
    The gift I’m most excited to give is an antique camera for my daughter Caitlyn who is a professional photographer.

    Reply
  28. Emily W says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:40 pm

    MAXX ME! On the top of my list is a netbook for my daughter…..don’t really have anything with my name on the list just yet.

    Reply
  29. Stephanie says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:40 pm

    MAXX ME!

    I would love to buy some new holiday serving platters for our Xmas party!

    Reply
  30. Nicole says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:40 pm

    MAXX ME! I’m most excited about picking out a kitten for my grandmother-inlaw.

    Reply
  31. Laura says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:41 pm

    MAXX ME!

    Would love one of them newfangled iPads for myself, silly as they are. My bf and I just moved to a poorly insulated apartment, and I’d love to get him a nice, cozy bathrobe and comfy slippers to keep warm in the winter…

    Reply
  32. Li says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:41 pm

    MAXX ME

    Reply
  33. Anna says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:41 pm

    MAXX ME!

    I’m wishing for a yoga mat, and maybe a chrome bag…. aaand a macbook pro. I really want to get my husband a new bike, he uses an old rusty mountain bike to get to work.

    Reply
  34. Jennifer Durham says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:41 pm

    MAXX ME!! I’m excited about giving my husband an iPad for Christmas!! He’s really been wanting one!

    Reply
  35. Robin says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:41 pm

    MAXX ME! I am hoping to get some lovely eco-friendly glass and stoneware items for the kitchen so I can toss the plastic and nonstick metal. I am most excited to give board games (so we can play together!)

    Reply
  36. lauren.com says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:41 pm

    MAXX ME!!!
    i just left tj maxx this afternoon ooohhing and aaahhhing over their crocheted blankets! yes please.. :)

    Reply
  37. Alyssa says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:41 pm

    MAXX ME! I finally ordered myself a new laptop computer on Black Friday! The trusty desktop I’ve had for nine years now was in need of an upgrade!!

    Reply
  38. Marie says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:42 pm

    Maxx Me – Please :)

    Hmmm I actually haven’t even started shopping for X-mas yet. I did make a necklace in a knotting class I took over the weekend so I am excited to give that to my best friend!

    Reply
  39. kyley says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:42 pm

    MAXX ME!

    I really want a Shilouette craft cutter this year! I entered like a bzillion giveaways they had all over the internet but alas I have not been lucky. I guess I will just have to hope someone buys me it for xmas!

    Reply
  40. Kate says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:42 pm

    MAXX ME! I would love to buy my mom a new handbag she has been wanting!

    Reply
  41. Erin says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:42 pm

    MAXX ME!
    I think I’d Maxx up some pillows and other decorating bits for our new home.

    I’m always most excited to give gifts to my nieces and nephews. They give the best reactions.

    Reply
  42. Amanda says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:42 pm

    MAXX ME! :)

    This year all I want for myself are new holiday decorations!
    And I will be most excited to give my mom her gifts. It is always fun to surprise and outwit her.
    Thanks!

    Reply
  43. Jill A says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:42 pm

    MAXX ME!

    I have a locket on my list – I’d love to put a pic of my daughter and my hubby with me at all times.

    Reply
  44. ashton says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:42 pm

    MAXX ME!!!
    I would love some new pillows for the living room…I’m most excited to be giving my hubby some gourmet coffee from hawaii – he’s going to be so excited :)

    Reply
  45. heather says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:42 pm

    MAXX ME!

    I always love to receive gadgets for the kitchen. I’m most excited to give my mom a netbook for Christmas. Yay!

    Reply
  46. Caroline says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:43 pm

    “MAXX ME!”

    Baby gifts for the baby on the way :) And I can’t wait to give my brother in law from the south (and warm weather) Bears tickets for the day after Christmas!!

    Reply
  47. Erin says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:43 pm

    MAXX ME! I was just in both TJ Maxx and Marshals yesterday and I limited my purchases to a few necessities (ok, necessities is used verrrry loosely.) But there were many things I had to leave behind, I’d like to go back for those lovely home items.

    Reply
  48. Erika says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:43 pm

    MAXX ME!

    There’s nothing I can’t live without this year, but looking forward to some surprises!

    Reply
  49. Travis says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:43 pm

    MAXX ME!

    Reply
  50. LizzieBeth says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:43 pm

    MAXX ME.

    The hubs and I are going super simple this year because we plan to purchase our first home within the next 4 months. I plan on making him a no sew blanket!

    Reply
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