***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.
jenn aka the picky girl says
BYOF ME!
I met one of my best friends at our college job. We started working at a law firm within one week of each other. We were in the copy room one day when she asked me what 10 things I wanted to do before I turned 30. Then she told me one of hers was to star on a soap opera. She was so crazy opposite me, but we hit it off and have been friends ever since. We both love to read (but different types of books) and love us some NKOTB. She’s goofy. I’m serious. She has 3 kids. I’m single. But I adore her, and we have a blast together.
Pam M says
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I met my BFF 26 years ago at a coupon club. Awesome giveaway!
Miranad says
BYOF me! My husband is my BFF! We have a special handshake, we met in elementary school & he calls me Mir and I call him Pir. My name is Miranda and his is Patrick, not sure how Pir makes sense, but it just stuck!
Robin says
BYOF ME!
My BFF and I met in middle school…we’ve been friends for 19+ years (I think that makes me old. When we used to swap notes in high school we would sign them with each of our 15 nicknames for each other. We also once memorized the lines to our favorite part of the movie Little Giants, and learned the dance at the end of Dirty Dancing (minus the jumping off the stage part).
Jill Kubichan says
BYOF ME!
My best friend and I met in college and now we live 1/2 a mile away from each other!
Laura C says
BYOF me!!
My BFF and I have known each other since we were 3 years old in Sunday school. Old friends who are still friends are the BEST! We email constantly though we live states apart and try to see each other when we can.
Kathryn says
BYOF me!
I meet my BFF in college and we lived together for 4 years. We love to sing random songs and dance around the room.
Alexandra says
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The best thing about my BFF is that he’s now my boyfriend, and that just makes my life perfect! And yes, we have a secret handshake, but if I tell you what it is, it won’t be secret anymore, will it?
Gina says
“BYOF ME!” – My BFF is Mary aka the Doctor aka MD. We have been BFs for about 23 years now. We have been on some crazy adventures together. Vegas (cannot talk about that trip), Myrtle Beach, Orlando, Key West (a few times), and more! Going to Ikea with our gift cards would be a great addition!
Sue says
BYOF ME!
My BFF and I met when I moved in next door to her when I was 12. We enjoy doing anything together as long as we are able to talk while we are doing it!
Barbara says
BYOF me! I met my bff in college, so we have been friends for just about 30 years! We live in different states, but when we get together, it is like we just sat down yesterday!
(ps – no secret handshakes!)
Emily | Sparkle Meets Pop says
BOYF ME! My BFF met through playing sports. Nothing real crazy, but she just moved to another country. Sad face.
Eileen says
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Bestie and I met in 2nd grade when I moved to a new school after spring break. We’ve been best friends for 25 years, about to celebrate our friend-aversary next month.
Kirbee says
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My husband counts, right?
We met over a paper he asked me to proofread. Trying to be silly and break some tension, I wrote backwards (I’m a lefty) one of my notes. He tried to read it and came up with ‘crazy aztec you potbag.’ We referred to each other by these ridiculous nicknames all through our ensuing college friendship and dating relationship :)
Chelsie says
BYOF ME!!!
My BFF and I met in high school!
Danielle says
BYOF ME!
My BFF and I met during our freshman year of college.
Danielle says
BYOF ME PLEASE!! I have been friends with my BFF since the 7th grade…23 years! Wow! I suddenly realized how old I am. :(
Elizabeth says
BYOF Me!
I don’t really have one BFF – I have cousins, neighborhood and childhood friends and girls I met a college, each one is a wonderful friend for life!
Ilene T says
BYOF me please!
My best friend and I met when we were 5! This year we’re celebrating our 35th birthdays together and 30 years of being best friends!
Stella says
BYOF ME!!!
My BFF and I bonded over Doritos in College – she looked pretty miffed standing in front of our English 101 class, I figured she was hungry and I offered her a tortilla chip. We’ve been besties for 7 years and the strangest thing we do together is make up weird names for things such as the “J-Phone” aka Jacked Up Iphone..etc – we have many many names for random items, ideas and people. Our nicknames for each other is just “girl..” Always got to start and end a sentence with the word girl…
Krysti says
BYOF me!!
Kinda lame, but my BFF is my hubby! We met nearly 25 years ago (um, yikes!) in high school.
Stephanie says
BYOF ME!
My two sisters are my BFFs – can’t wait to see both of them this weekend! We’re heading to a nearby state park for a family trip.
Lauren Pittman says
BYOF ME! My BFF is my husband. We met in college and started dated when we were 18. We actually have a handshake which our son thinks is hilarious to watch! Our favorite thing to do is get take out sushi and cuddle up on the couch to catch up on DVR. We also love to send each other funny videos and SomeEcards while at work :)
Katy says
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I’m lucky enough to have a small group of friends, all of whom I consider the best!
Connie | Daydream In Color says
BYOF me!
My bff I’ve known each other since middle school (17 years ago!), but we only got really close in the summer before college (we also went to the same college). We realized we totally live parallel lives even when we are in separate states (like nowadays).
Tasha says
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Erica Key says
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Darcey says
BYOF ME!
My best friend and I have been friends almost sixteen years. We have a lot of funny nicknames for each other, but most are awkward and weird, which makes it more fun! Although we live in different states now, we still keep in touch, and I can’t wait to visit her in a few months- and hopefully give her the gift card to ikea- or it’s a great excuse for her to visit me sooner since there’s no ikeas in her state! :)
Lou says
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Rebecca N says
BYOF ME! and met her in college in our sorority! Even though she’s far away, she’s still my bff!
Allyson says
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Kerry says
BYOF ME!!
My BFF is my sister. We fought like cats & dogs when we were little, but have been best friends since high school. We have children that are 3 months apart, so it is wonderful to be able to share the parenting journey with someone close who is going through all of the same joys/pains.
Christine Spears says
BYOF me!!! :)
My BFF is my husband. We met at work – scandalous! ;)
Jen says
BYOF me!!!!
My BFF and I met in preschool and have millions of memories… some of the best are from our year of living together in a small (mouse infested. ick!) apartment in NYC.
Deb C says
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Krystal says
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My Biffles and I met in high school! We are sisters at heart! We were just recently in NYC together filming for Say Yes to the Dress. Who knew we’d still be together this long? It’s been amazing growing up with her an seeing each other become brides!
Laura Belle says
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My BFF and I met in London – we’re both from Atlanta, GA. She was studying abroad there, and I was backpacking through with a mutual friend. Kinda funny how we went to school together in a small town for three years but we didn’t meet until we were both in London!!
Krista Lewandowski says
BYOF ME!
MY best friend is amazing!We have known each other since we were six but became really close about 6 years ago. We don’t have nicknames for each other but we are from different backgrounds completely and love it! Our thing is to take last minute (I mean super last minute) road trips and explore anywhere within a 300 mile radius. It’s a blast!
Jessica says
BYOF ME!
My BFF and I met at a Nature Science camp in 7th grade. We made a beatnik poem about a frog. It’s been just that random and nerdy ever since.
Nicole says
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I met my bff in high school in Freshman Science when I spilled candle wax on her folder, haha
Amanda says
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My BFF and I met in school.
Heidi B says
BYOF ME!!
Love my BFF…and she would really love me if I won and shared with her!! :)
Lori says
BYOF me! My bff is prob my mom…. I’ve known her forever!
Jeannie says
BYOF me!
My bff and I met in 4th grade. The rest is history!
Heather C says
“BYOF ME!”
My best friend is my cousin! We’ve know each other for all our lives and I don’t know where I’d be without her!
Kim says
BYOF me! Me and my friend bond over the 5 hr drive to the closest Ikea! We need to make another trip soon! :)
Jess says
BYOF ME!!!
We met in the dorms in college. We love to talk about funny things that are going on in our families.
Jenn says
BYOF ME!!
I met my BFF on Match.com. He’s now my husband. :)
ASH Designs says
BYOF me!!!
My BFF and I met in engineering college and we love creating our own decor together.
Katy says
BYOF ME!
My BFF is my hubby and we met in high school! We love outdoorsy activities like biking and boating… can’t wait for summer:)