***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!***
And our lucky-slash-friendly winner this week is… Jennifer M (whose best friend is her husband. They met in college studying architecture together and now work together). Congrats!
If you saw that title above and thought “oh, like the Bestå media storage system from Ikea” instead of “typo alert!” then you may be just as into the fine purveyor of flat-packaged Swedish furniture as we are. And if you’re not the only Ikea lover in your circle of friends, then you’ll be happy to learn that this Saturday on March 9th Ikea is celebrating BYOF (Bring Your Own Friend) day as part of their ongoing Life Improvement Project. The day will feature freebies, special discounts, seminars, activities, and even gift card giveaways. Speaking of which… they’re giving one lucky reader three $100 gift cards right here this week (one for the winner and two for his or her friends) – which I’m pretty sure would solidify your status as BFFs for life.
- PRIZE: Three $100 gift cards to Ikea
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “BYOF ME!” and tell us…
- BONUS QUESTION: … about your BFF. How did you meet? How long have you been besties. What’s the weirdest thing you love doing together? Do you have funny nicknames for each other – or a secret handshake that involves winking and doing the Macarena?
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
- 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.
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, March 6th at 8pm or at 10,000 entries (whichever comes first)
- 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 Ikea.
Dena says
BYOF ME!
My two best friends and I met freshman year of college; we all went potluck with dorming (meaning we didn’t choose roommates, we signed up for the dorms and didn’t know who we would be living with until we moved in) and ended up living together through senior year.
Stevie says
My BFF and I met when we were suitemates in college. We became besties within a few months when we realized we are platonic soulmates. I call her Kelsey Louisabelle because I couldn’t remember her middle name once so I added one, while she calls me by my full name whenever I’m in trouble. We’re pretty weird, so anything we do is a weird thing, haha. Even though we live in Florida and Oregon, as soon as we’re together it’s like we never moved apart. :D
Shauna Valentine says
BYOF ME!
My BFF aka Bestie met 19 years ago in 8th grade, we often refer to eachother as “Bestie since 8th”. We met at school during our lunch period she was crying b/c she had just broken up with one boy for another boy so I asked her if she was ok, we have been BFF’s since then and we still laugh about the whole crying over boys incident today.
Cat says
BYOF ME!!
MY SIS!!
Abby3 says
BYOF ME!!!
My best friend is Melissa :) we met in kindergarten, realized we lived down the street from each other, and subsequently spent countless days and nights together. She has been my sister for the past 23 years now!
Sarah Mc says
BYOF ME!
Diane says
BYOF ME! My BFF is my twin sister. Don’t know what I’d do without her.
Rebe says
BYOF ME!
My best friend and I met in freshman year of high school b/c I was late to school. I forgot to brush my teeth, went back home to do it, missed the bus and my dad drove me to school. Our class was partnering up for projects and we were put together b/c she was the odd number in a group of 3 and I was late. The rest is history.
Kelly says
BYOF ME!
My BFF is my husband (ew, corny right?). We were friends in college until one day he woke up and realized I was a super awesome catch. Weirdest thing we do is waive our hands saying “adaadadaada” like the youtube talking twin video… ends arguments real fast becuase how can you not laugh? Could have come in handy while we did our first DIY project in our first home this last summer. We are BFTDDUP- “best friends til death do us part”. Bad acronym? Maybe?
Mary Kathryn says
BYOF ME!
My hubs is my BFF and we met when he was 4 (and I was 8) at church. I think it was his knee socks and velcro shoes that attracted me. (I kid) We started dating after college, and the rest is history ;o)
Jenny V says
BYOF ME!!!
We met in college as roommates and are still going strong 10 years later !
Debi says
BYOF ME!
I have a lot of great friends but my best friend is definately my husband! We love spending time together especially traveling. My two adult daughters are now my close friends, too! They love IKEA so definately would share this with them!
Steph says
BYOF ME! My bff/boyfriend and I met 12 years ago when we were on a double date with different people. Despite meeting under those circumstances, our general weirdness and similar upbringings brought us together. We’ve got way too many embarrassing inside jokes, but I will say that I’m certain he was a wizard in another lifetime :P
Natalie says
BYOF me!! I grew up with my best friend!
Sandy Ryland says
BYOF Me!! I met my best friend in college 17 years ago. We love sitting around reading magazines or watching award shows together with a glass of wine. And nowadays we like to watch our little rugrats play together. They were born 6 days apart!
Natalie says
“BYOF ME!!!!”
My bestie is my hubby Mark and we met back in 2005 via Match.com (no we do not have a Match.com commercial…but we should)!
jen says
BYOF ME! Infinitely grateful to have met my best girlfriend almost 20 years ago, working at the same farm; also grateful that my husband is also my most excellent bestie.
Erin T says
BYOF ME! My hubby is my BFF and I met him at his then-girlfriend’s birthday party. ;) That makes me sound like one of “those” girls – it was nothing like that.
Caity says
BYOF ME!
By BFF and I grew up together.
James says
BYOF me! My BFF & I met in college and our friendship has been a series of dares and pranks ever since!
Jon says
BYOF ME!
My BFF is my wife. We met in junior high kids choir. Granted, we didn’t date until after college, but we have old-school photos together which is fun.
We have weird nicknames for each other – Troll Queen and Troll King. No idea how we started using them, but they’re fun.
ashley says
byof me! i met my best friend in college. we’ve been bffs for 10+ years now!
Bethany says
BYOF ME! My best friend and I met at the baseball field when our brothers used to play. We were about 9 and have been BFF ever since even though we went to different colleges and lived in different cities for a period of time.
Sydney says
BYOF Me! I have a lot of “best friends” but one of my closest I met back as a kid and we have stayed close all these years. We live in different states now but can always connect as though we’ve never been apart. We both get really loud when we’re together and are known for being hilarious! : )
Rachel says
BYOF ME! My best friend, Kortni, and I met in 4th grade. She had just moved to my school and we became best friends. She is more like a sister to me. We now are both married with kids helping each other be good mothers. I’m Mary and she’s Rhoda for our nicknames. I would definetly share the prize with her! ;)
Erin Jacob says
BYOF ME!
One of my best friends and I are “Ikea” buddies, always shop together when we make the trip to IKEA
Megan Carlisle says
BYOF ME!!!
My best friend is Amanda. She and I met through a mutual friend that neither of us liked very much, lol. The mutual friend faded, but Amanda and I have been going strong for 8 years! Through two marriages, two divorces, one remarriage, four moves and three babies – she is still my bestie, even long distance like we are now. She just had her first baby and I am driving to NJ on Thursday to visit them!!! :)
Amanda Klausmeier says
BYOF ME! Love Ikea!
BONUS QUESTION: My best friend is of course my husband! My second in line though is my friend Amy whom I’ve known since we were babies…literally. We went to preschool through high school together and still talk and text regularly. We used to stay up late playing old school Nintendo which I still have! We’ve always been there for each other through all these years and she’s been a part of my earliest memories.
Laura says
BYOF ME
My best friend and I met at work. I know no matter what she is there for me when I need her, and vice versa
laura says
BYOF ME!
My BFF and I met in Kindegarten way, way back. Like 25+ years back. Yikes.
Shannon says
BYOF me!!
My best friend and I met when I was born (it’s my older sister). She pulled me out of my bassinet, put me in my carseat and was trying to drag me out to the car when my mom caught her. She swears she wasn’t trying to take me back to the hospital but I have my doubts. :)
Once she accepted I was here for good, we’ve been best friends ever since!
Sean R says
BYOF ME! – known each other since cub scouts!
Nancy Smith says
BYOF me!!
My best friend and I met in Middle School over 17 years ago, and we’ve been besties ever since! We don’t really have any weird things we do together, but we love horror movies, and we make it a point to see every one that comes out. I don’t have any nicknames for her, but her whole family calls Nanalupan, she shortens it and calls me lupan, or Chink (no offense) Santana.
Erin Sanderson says
BYOF Me!! Known them for as long as I can remember… Elementary?? It’s amazing when you find people that hold that special place even as you both grow, change, move, whatever… get us back together and it’s like we’re in Jr. High again :)
AJ Jorgenson says
BYOF Me!
I met my BFF when I was 7 and moved in next door to her. Two years ago she was my bridesmaid, and this year, I’ll be hers.\
<3
aj
melissa says
Byof me! We love eating!!!
Tara says
BYOF ME!!!
My BFF and I met in our first year of high school. I was new to the area and we were instant friends. Though we have gone different ways in life, throughout the years we always pick up where we left off. Now we live 15 mins away and have kids the same age. We do family dinners at least once a week and have even more fun than we did in high school!
Chris Adams says
BYOF ME!!
I met my best friend, Shawn, at a my very first job at the nursing home when I was 14. We have been best friends for almost 14 years. We really enjoy camping together once a year. I tend to call him Big SS, for his initials and he calls me little Chris.
melissa says
BYOF ME! My best friend and I met in jr. high home ec class. I rarely see her anymore since she lives in MI and I live in FL but we talk all the time on the phone.
Liz says
BYOF me! Cheese-balls, but my hubs is one of my best friends and we met while working together (like you guys, j&s!).
jav says
BYOF me!!
i am married to my best friend!
Ji says
BYOF ME!
Anjali says
BYOF ME!
I have two BFF! One that I’ve known forever and one that I met in grad school. I couldn’t imagine not being friends with either!
Derek Losier says
BYOF ME!
My best friend and I met through a mutual friend a decade ago. We don’t really do anything weird, but our nicknames are D-LO and Gamer. Some people think thats weird?
Rachael says
BYOF ME! I met my best friend when I four years old! (I am 31 now) She just so happens to be my little sister! We both love to decorate our homes and go shopping (esp @ IKEA-even though the closest one is 3 HOURS AWAY!) =)
Jill says
BYOF ME! I met my best friend when I was six… that’s when my younger sister was born! She was my Maid of Honor at my wedding last year!
Brooke says
BYOF me!!
My BFF and I have been friends for so long I don’t even remember how we met! People always think we are sisters!
Annie says
BYOF ME! My husband of 7 years (together for 13) is my best friend!
Lauren says
BYOF Me!!!!
I met my BFF in kindergarten, and since our last names (were) similar, our desks and lockers were always next to each other. Last year, she was my maid of honor!
Ashley says
BYOF ME!
I’d say my sis is now my best friend. Always there and willing to listen no matter how silly the topic.