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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. Jess says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:56 pm

    MAXX ME!

    This Christmas I’m especially excited about giving some homemade gifts I’ve been sewing!

    Reply
  2. Erin says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:57 pm

    MAXX Me!

    I really can’t think of anything I want for Christmas…except just some time off from work! I am excited to get my husband a cheese grater….he loves his cheese and we had an old cruddy cheese grater that is slowly breaking, so its time for a new one!

    Reply
  3. Alison says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:57 pm

    Maxx Me!
    I want a new microwave (gah. How practical is that?) And I am still trying to figure out what a certain five year old wants from Santa.

    Reply
  4. fenella says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:57 pm

    MAXX ME!!!

    I totally want a mac book!!!
    I am excited for my 3 year old twins as this will be the first year they really get christmas, can’t wait to see their faces on christmas!

    Reply
  5. Lindsey says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:57 pm

    MAXX ME!!!!!
    I am most excited about getting a trip to go visit my family out in Portland! And I’m pumped about giving my mom help to finish her kitchen!

    Reply
  6. Cameron Edmonds says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:57 pm

    MAXX ME!!

    For Christmas I would love a new pair of jeans! And I absolutely love shopping for my sister.

    Reply
  7. Ali B. says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:58 pm

    MAXX ME!!!! Need to find some killer christmas gifts soon – I haven’t even started shopping yet!

    Reply
  8. Rebecca K says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:58 pm

    MAXX ME!

    I just learned to knit and am hoping for a whole set of knitting needles! And am most excited to see my kids open their presents.

    Reply
  9. Jenna says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:58 pm

    MAXX ME!!

    Reply
  10. christa says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:58 pm

    MAXX ME!
    planning on a girls’ trip to new york as a present to myself – will probably get the husband an iPad for chanukah! :o)

    Reply
  11. Megan says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:58 pm

    MAXX ME!

    I WANT a new Mac desktop, but that’s not going to happen. However, I do hope to get the start to my charm bracelet a la Pandora, Trollbeads, etc.

    I’m excited to give my daughter presents because she’s at the stage where everything is exciting! She loves her baby dolls, lights, packaging, and anything new. It’s all “ohhh” and “ahhh” and “wow!” She’s the age that Clara will be close to next Christmas. Just imagine how much fun you will have with her!

    Reply
  12. Shan says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:58 pm

    MAXX ME!

    I’ve only bought one gift! Maybe this would motivate me!!

    Reply
  13. Carmen says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:59 pm

    MAXX ME! Just started with my shooping. I would love a new car for myself!!! I’ve always loved giving gifts to my kids; specially looking at their face expression while open them.

    Reply
  14. Megan says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:59 pm

    Max Me!

    I’m really excited to give my dad some wine accessories. At 53 years old, he’s finally started getting into wine, so I want to give him some good tools to enjoy his new hobby.

    As for myself, I’m hoping to get a Nook so I can read and share books with my friends!

    Reply
  15. Rachel B. says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:59 pm

    MAXX ME!

    I’m excited to give my friend this awesome sticker book (complete with stickers!) that I found at World of Mirth in Richmond. When I was a kid I used to collect and trade stickers with friends all the time. Most of all, though, I’m excited to have my husband home because he was deployed last Christmas. That’s the best Christmas present of all!

    Reply
  16. Mary Kay says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:59 pm

    MAXX ME

    I’ve been dying to get my hands on the new camera my husband bought for me a few months ago that I can’t open till Christmas.

    I’m most excited to give my son COD!

    Reply
  17. Kevin says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:59 pm

    MAXX ME

    Reply
  18. Sarah S. says

    November 29, 2010 at 6:00 pm

    MAXX me! I’m most excited to give gifts to my niece and nephews!

    Reply
  19. Anna says

    November 29, 2010 at 6:00 pm

    MAXX ME!

    My husband and I are gifting a date night out at a local restaurant we have been wanting to return to together.

    Reply
  20. Jenna says

    November 29, 2010 at 6:00 pm

    Tops on my list for myself are clothes, clothes, clothes! In a spring cleaning frenzy I donated most of my winter wardrobe – so I need lots of new things!

    I am most excited to give my god-daughters these cute little jewelry boxes I created for them!

    Reply
  21. Aimee says

    November 29, 2010 at 6:00 pm

    Maxx me!!!!!!

    I have no idea what I really want! No wonder it’s so difficult for my husband to buy for me…

    Reply
  22. Abby says

    November 29, 2010 at 6:00 pm

    MAXX ME!!

    I am hoping for a food dehydrator, and am excited to give my mom a new camera!

    Reply
  23. Valerie says

    November 29, 2010 at 6:00 pm

    MAXX ME! Just heading out myself to see what JOY I can find at TJ Maxx! I love making my home cozy for the holidays! Thanks for the give away!

    Reply
  24. Cyan B says

    November 29, 2010 at 6:00 pm

    MAXX ME!!! At the top of my list for myself would be some new black, stiletto boots. Mine are getting a little worse for wear. Oh, how I love TJ Maxx. Please pick me! :-)

    Reply
  25. Sonja says

    November 29, 2010 at 6:01 pm

    MAXX ME!!!!
    On top of my list is something from Lisa Leonard Designs. I love giving to my mom. She is soooo easy to shop for.

    Reply
  26. Jill says

    November 29, 2010 at 6:01 pm

    MAXX ME! I’m hoping to receive a ring :) And I’m giving away a trip!

    Reply
  27. Meagan says

    November 29, 2010 at 6:01 pm

    MAXX ME

    At the top of my list this year is a kitchen table for our dining nook. I am most excited to be giving my husband a pair of wireless TV headphones since our schedules are so opposite and he is usually watching TV while I am sleeping.

    Reply
  28. Yarnie says

    November 29, 2010 at 6:01 pm

    MAXX ME!

    Looking forward to giving our baby her first christmas experience!

    Reply
  29. Katelyn N says

    November 29, 2010 at 6:02 pm

    MAXX ME!!!

    A gift to me would be new bedding, ours is a little out dated and too old for you years! I am excited about giving all my family members their gifts…I LOVE CHRISTMAS!!!

    Reply
  30. Nancy says

    November 29, 2010 at 6:03 pm

    MAXX ME! Focusing on presence this year rather than presents.

    Reply
  31. Nina says

    November 29, 2010 at 6:03 pm

    MAXX ME!

    I’m hoping for a new DSLR camera!

    Reply
  32. Abby says

    November 29, 2010 at 6:04 pm

    MAXX ME! I want to not get into debt Christmas shopping this year and I want to spend time with my loved ones!! But if I did go shopping for myself, I would love some new boots for myself!

    Reply
  33. audrey says

    November 29, 2010 at 6:04 pm

    MAXX ME! looking forward to furnishing our living room :)

    Reply
  34. Macy says

    November 29, 2010 at 6:04 pm

    MAXX ME!!

    I’m in the midst of temporarily downsizing (moving back in with the ‘rents for a few months), so I’m hoping that anything I receive is small and/or practical, like a new pair of snow boots (which I will need, living with them).

    As for gifts to give, I think I found the best chocolate ever to give to my choco-holic father, who also likes small, practical things :)

    Reply
  35. Katie olson says

    November 29, 2010 at 6:05 pm

    MAXX ME! I am hoping for a nook e- reader!

    Reply
  36. April says

    November 29, 2010 at 6:05 pm

    MAXX ME!!!
    At the top of my list is a new chair for the bedroom…I’m thinking zebra print :)

    Reply
  37. Liesel says

    November 29, 2010 at 6:05 pm

    MAXX ME!

    Hm..I don’t know what I need/want. This year has my kind of bummed to be honest. I’m struggling to get in the spirit.

    Right now, the favorite gift we are giving is a dog print to by brother-in-law for his new house. Hope they love it as much as I do.

    Reply
  38. starsquiggle says

    November 29, 2010 at 6:05 pm

    MAXX ME
    a Frasier Fir Christmas tree is the gift i give myself every year..the one i like is the one we get, no matter the cost

    Reply
  39. Kristen says

    November 29, 2010 at 6:05 pm

    MAXX ME!

    I’m trying to get in on some steam mop action for Christmas and CANNOT wait to give my dear friend and babysitter of my son some FABULOUS boots :)

    Reply
  40. Michelle B. says

    November 29, 2010 at 6:06 pm

    Maxx Me!

    I love giving gifts. It is fun to plan for what would bring someone else joy!

    Reply
  41. ruth says

    November 29, 2010 at 6:06 pm

    maxx me!

    We need baby stuff – our first is due in April!

    Reply
  42. Collette says

    November 29, 2010 at 6:06 pm

    MAXX ME!
    I am looking forward to having my KITCHEN entirely renovated! We bought cabinets TWO YRS AGO from Ikea, and I have been dying to get it done, but EVERY OTHER project in our house has taken priority…b/c, the kitchen basically FUNCTIONS just fine….ha ha. LOVE TJ MAXX!

    Reply
  43. Jill says

    November 29, 2010 at 6:06 pm

    MAX ME! I don’t need anything for christmas to see my smiling kids faces.

    Reply
  44. Erin K. says

    November 29, 2010 at 6:07 pm

    MAXX ME! I want a hammock for the back yard. With summers off, I’d love to have one to read and nap in.

    Reply
  45. Dana Summers says

    November 29, 2010 at 6:07 pm

    “MAXX ME!”

    I would love to get some new throw pillows. Maybe something with burlap or numbers?

    Most excited about giving handmade one of a kind creations to my nieces.

    Merry Christmas YHL.

    Reply
  46. lauren says

    November 29, 2010 at 6:07 pm

    Maxx me! This year we are holding off on gift exchanging except for the new little ones in our growing extended fam. So I cannot wait to watch my two nieces and nephew go crazy on their first, second and third Christmas.

    Reply
  47. Alison says

    November 29, 2010 at 6:08 pm

    MAXX-ME!
    At the top of my list is a new sewing machine after my 1970s version kicked the dust this spring! Looking forward to starting new projects! So excited to give–princess dress-up box created and designed by me to my 3-year-old niece. I know she’s gonna love it! Happy Holidays everyone!

    Reply
  48. Lisa M says

    November 29, 2010 at 6:08 pm

    MAXX ME!

    Reply
  49. Ruth says

    November 29, 2010 at 6:08 pm

    MAXX ME!

    I love giving gifts. I’m getting my siblings the game “Blockus,” which I am so excited to play on Christmas Day. It may be a present more for me than them! But I think they’ll love it. :)

    Reply
  50. Paige B. says

    November 29, 2010 at 6:08 pm

    MAXX ME!!

    I’m excited about the new DSLR camera we bought ourselves, and for giving the scarfs I have been busy knitting.

    Reply
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