***This giveaway is now closed – see who won below!***
Okay, mobsters – here are this week’s two lucky (and randomly-selected) winners: Charly W (whose most recent local purchase was Vermont maple syrup from the Woodstock Farmers Market) and Megan C. Congrats!
Lovers of local, connoisseurs of craftsman, and followers of all things fun, get ready to do some serious browsing. Scoutmob is a lot of things (flash deals, events calendar, online flea market…) but through it all there’s a charming emphasis on local. This week they’re inviting two of you to spend $200 in their Shoppe, a curated collection of independent artisans and makers who often weave hometown pride into their work. There’s tons of cheery, clever, and skillful stuff to discover, and you can browse by category or even by city. You know, if you wanna see just what your neighbors are making these days.
- PRIZE: A $200 gift card to Scoutmob’s Shoppe
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “MOB ME” and tell us…
- BONUS QUESTION: … what’s something you’ve purchased locally lately that you love? Did you chow down on an awesome cupcake at a bakery down the street? Did you pick up some cool art at a recent craft fair? Or maybe you supported your local Girl Scouts by picking up a box of Samoas… or two…
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: Two
- PRIZE SHIPS: We always beg every vendor to ship internationally but some companies are not legally able to vend things beyond specific areas (more on that here). This giveaway is open to the 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 on Thursday for the announcement of our winners. Good luck…
- ***COMMENT ISSUES? If you’re trying to enter but keep getting a “duplicate comment” warning, click here to see how to solve it!
Note: We aren’t paid or perked for hosting these giveaways, we just do ‘em to thank you awesome folks for stopping in. See our Giveaway FAQ page for more info. Pics courtesy of Scoutmob.
Jacqueline says
Mob me. At an Occoquan (VA) crafts fair I bought a handcarved oak tree framed against a mirror; unique… beautiful.
Michelle B says
MOB ME! I’ve recently purchased some earrings made by a local woman. Love them :)
James C says
MOB ME!
Nothing is better than local food of course!
Chelsea F says
MOB ME!
I did buy some samoas recently. It took three tries (the cookie finder app led me astray at first!). But, this preggo lady needed some samoas, so its lucky that I was finally able to find some!
Lori @ Get Started... Go! says
MOB ME!
I got some wonderful cupcakes at Cupcake Jones here in Portland. mmmmmm…..
And Girl Scout cookies? I’m selling them if anyone wants them! Our troop still has 100 boxes!
Meghan Lindsay says
MOB ME!
The local food in Dallas is AH-mazing.. like seriously amazing.
Gaidig says
MOB ME!
I think that buying local is really important, and I make an effort to do so even for typical daily items. My favorite thing is to go to cool craft shows, but I also buy local produce, as well as things like the cupcakes from the little bakery near my work. I just picked up paint today from the local shop that stocks Benjamin Moore.
Kendra says
Mob me! I’ve been loving a whole pile of cupcakes from a local bakery thanks to a Christmas gift.
Katie Em says
MOB ME!
I ordered my husband 2 dozen cupcakes from a local bakery and when I picked them up, I got two macaroons for myself…they were delightful!
Amanda says
MOB ME! Since starting to blog for Goodwill, I’ve been *forced* to search for treasures there. Such a tough job! I am finding the coolest vintage glassware lately. I may have a collection brewing.
Carly says
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Hillary says
MOB ME!!
I actually did chow down on some local cupcakes this past weekend! We had a bridal shower for my cousin-to-be and man were they delicious. I think I had 2 but the Salted Caramel with caramel filling on the inside of the vanilla cupcake made me swoon…My lips are smacking just thinking ’bout it!
Anne says
MOB ME! I got a great bag, made with fabric I picked, at a little local shop.
Jennifer says
MOB ME! I love local cheese, especially the garlic and dill cheddar!
Meagan says
MOB ME
We are lucky enough to live in the Sunshine state. So with strawberries in season we headed on over to our local strawberry patch and picked some of our very own. So much cheaper than store bought and much sweeter too!!
Annalise says
Mob meI We purchased a fabulous mirror made of salvaged tile at a local craft fair last summer-it is now the focal point of our newly remodeled, DIY bath!
Alex says
MOB ME!! New furniture I just purchased from IKEA for my kids’ art room.
veronica says
MOB ME!
I picked up a couple of just because handmade greeting cards made by a local artist.
Anna says
Mob me! I bought a cool wooden moose puzzle figurine at a small local shop around Christmas. It is super cute and quirky and I love it!
Madeleine Ward says
MOB ME, love the brownie from the Chinese bakery around the corner, who would have thought?
Kris says
MOB ME!
I’ve started ordering from a local foods group. This week I got some great garlicky roasted red pepper hummus. Yum!
Monica Williams says
MOB ME! We’ve recently fell in love with a new local restaurant called Deans Seafood in Cary, NC … especially their half price apps on Sunday’s! :)
Abby says
Mob Me!
Doughnuts. Mmm hmm.
Toni says
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maureen says
mob me!!!!!! Bought dinner for my mom and brothers…ate at a diner that had OVER THE TOP (in a oh so great way) decorations for st. patricks day….Made everybody smile, gotta love it!
Darcey says
MOB ME!
I used to buy local things before my move and the beginning of grad school (South Louisiana has some amazing artists and I wanted as much from there to remind me of home before I made a move!) but since money is tight, I buy most things from Craigslist or Ikea. However, now I just try to eat at local eateries, and so far, it’s been amazing. There’s this amazing little hole-in-the-wall place to get the best homemade hamburgers near campus, and nothing beats the little Taiwanese place that is a hidden gem also just off campus. However, with something like this, I will gladly buy some things to support locals here! :) Their generosity, though, definitely inspires me to check out the page and see what there is in this area!
Helen says
MOB ME!!!!
Nothing recently (I haven’t had time to venture out of my apartment) but I’m coveting a beautiful print from a local artist.
Sarah H says
MOB ME!!!
I buy eggs from the farmer’s market every week and they are delicious!
Meg C says
MOB ME!! we just moved and our new neighborhood is full of fun small breweries… we’re looking forward to trying them all out!
Caroline says
MOB ME!
I try to buy local eggs as often as possible. They are awesome :)
Sarah says
MOB ME! Just recently purchased some white ceramic animals (Yes–we, too, are obsessed) here in RVA. I’ve also been loving some local consignment t-shirts. Oh, and Pearl’s cupcakes. Sweet sassy, they are heavenly!
Melissa says
MOB ME!
I recently purchased some local jewelry from a little shop in town. I know I’ll be going back soon…so pretty!
Sandy Mouras says
MOB ME! We just discovered and love “peackles” (pickled snap peas) from one of Durham, NC’s favorite food trucks: Sympathy for the Deli. YUM!
Amy says
Mob Me!! No purchases lately, but I can’t wait for our local farmers market starts back up next month!
Mary says
Mob me! Recently bought pansies and forsythia on sale at our local home and garden store. This warm weather is such a tease to do outside projects!
Jeannette says
MOB ME!
I purchased some fun prints to fill the beautiful stretch of exposed brick I have in my living room!
Jen says
MOB ME! Our favorite thing is bacon from Smoking Goose Meatery here in Indianapolis!
Elizabeth says
MOB ME! I’m loving the vintage pop bottles I picked up at a local flea market last week!
Courtney says
MOB ME!
hmmm, had my birthday dinner and tasted some local beer!
Becca says
MOB ME!
We tried out a new local restaurant this weekend. Yum!
Sonia says
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Shae says
Mob me, please! I bought adorable and very practical burp cloths this summer at our local Farmer’s Market for our new baby.
Sarah says
MOB ME!I love the paint colors I just bought to paint my husband’s birthday present.
Sarah says
MOB ME!
Kale and strawberries to make smoothies in the morning. Yum!
Elaine says
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The OCPDiva says
MOB ME!
I recently purchased some art from the one, the only Molly Jacques. A fellow Grand Rapids, MI resident.
http://mollyjacquesillustration.com/
Robert says
MOB ME! Last weekend, I found this great little coffee / ice cream shop in my town. I don’t know how long it had been there, but I went back this past weekend and it was closed. :/
Lindsay says
MOB ME!
We recently bought some fabulous locally-made beer!
Lindsey says
MOB ME! We recently bought a t-shirt from the butterfly museum for our 16 month old! Love it!
Shel Li says
MOB ME! Local beer!