***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.
Erica says
BYOF me (please?)!
My BFF is also my husband. Something a little unusual about us: We spend an inordinate amount of time driving 4 hours to the closest Ikea in Portland, OR. It makes for one heck of a day trip! :)
amber w says
BYOF ME!
My bestie and I have been friends since fifth grade–and that was a long time ago (yikes, I just did the math: 25+ years)! We’ve made it through so many life changes together and seem to get closer the older we get. Though we grew up in another town from where we live now, we live about 5 min away from each other, our husbands go to home football games together, and our moms are friends through our friendship.
Brit says
BYOF ME! I met my BFF in college, we took Latin and several history classes together. One day, whilst randomly bored at a party, we looked up our Chinese Zodiac animal signs and have been calling each other Tig (her) and Monkey (me) ever since.
Elizabeth says
BYOF ME!
my bff is my fiance and we met in our favorite neighborhood bar in atlanta <3
Stephanie says
BYOF ME!! She is my sister what more can I say! Love her to pieces!
Kristie says
BYOF ME! My bestie and I have been friends since we were little kids. We are so different, but complement each other perfectly.
amelia says
BYOF ME! My bff and I met the summer before third grade!
Saida Swift says
BYOF ME! My best friend Liz and I are going strong after 20+ years. Whether we’re shopping, putting henna on our hair, or complaining about our honey’s lastest snafu, we always have a great time. She’s smart, pretty, and always encouraging. Every now and then she threatens to “quit” me but I just laugh, after all, where the heck does she think she’s gonna get another me…lol.
Melissa says
BYOF me! My BFF and I met in high school and the rest is history.
Mecca says
BYOF me! And my DIY BFF would be my daughter. We have loads of fun!
Laura says
BYOF ME!
My BFF is far away from me now, but we know each other from college. Miss her.
Heather says
Byof me! My BFF and I having been planning a trip to ikea and having a free gift card would make our trip that more amazing!
Jamie G says
BYOF ME! My BFF and I met in college. We like to cook, get ice cream, go to movies, and go for hikes and walks.
*I would especially love this because I am hoping to close on my first home this month and want to by my first real big girl sofa!
Sara says
BYOF ME!
I met my BFF when I was dragged to his house for a game night. Now sometimes we plan a trip to Ikea just so we can go for breakfast and some dream house planning.
Krista says
BYOF ME!
I met my BFF at our first job out of college. We were young, single and broke. Since then, she married my friend, I married and have a 2 year old and we have remained friends!
LeAnne Maready says
BYOF ME!!!
My BFF is my husband. We met on a Wednesday and on Saturday we decided to get married. That was thirteen years ago, and I’ve laughed my butt off every day since. We have fun. : )
Hannah says
BYOF ME! I met my BFF at various church functions. A few years later, we got married! We bond over sci-fi :)
Katy says
BYOF ME!
My besties and I met at church–we’re really blessed with some good community! It’s great to know there are people who have got your back!
Erin says
BYOF me! I met my BFF in highschool. We had gym and crafts classes together but never spoke until we had mutual friends. We are both history buffs, so one weird thing we are planing is a girl’s day to Montpelier!
audrey says
BYOF ME! We met in university
Kristiina says
BYOF Me! I met my bestie through another friend about 15 years ago. We love comparing notes on child rearing and of course, our husbands. ;)
Chelsea Jo says
BYOF me! My BFF, Lynette, and I became besties after she b@tch slapped me in 7th grade. She thought it was funny, I didn’t, she apologized, and we’ve been inseparable since(11 years). Clearly, I’m a very forgiving person. She is welcome. We don’t have a handshake, but we do have matching shirts that say “I didn’t slap you, I high-fived your face!”
Erika says
BYOF ME!
George Michael (AKA the man with an angel’s voice) brought us together. Here’s how:
My BFF, Samantha, and I became best of friends our senior year of high school. She was giving me a ride home from practice when I noticed a Wham! cassette tape on her dash. Not only were there two crazies who had snatched their moms’ slammin’ tunes, but there were two crazies brave enough to blare Andrew Ridgeley and George Michael’s sweet melodies up and down town in the new millennium. Those whispers were careless, GM.
Also, we call each other “numb nuths” or “numb nuts” but with a lisp. If you haven’t seen 50 First Dates, I encourage you to watch it just to see Sean Astin in a pinny. Love me some mesh.
Paula says
BYOF ME! My best friend and I met over 20 years ago in grade school. Even though we don’t see each other very often, when we do it’s as if not a day has gone by since we last saw each other.
Leslie says
BYOF ME!
My BFF became my BFF after we both dated and dumped the same guy in college.
Elizabeth B. says
BYOF me!! My BFF and I were roommates our freshmen year in college. We survived that year and so much more together!
Julienne says
BYOF ME!
I met my best friend in middle school in keyboarding class! We spend most of our time shopping at Target and hanging with her adorable son.
Emily says
BYOF me!
My guy is my best friend, awww, mushy….
Margaret H says
BYOF ME! My best friend and I met in college thru a class, and talk almost every day (even though she lives about an hour away)! God bless best friends!
Chrissie Whitley says
BYOF ME!
My BFF is a friend I met in first grade. We can go for a year or two without keeping in touch, aside from Christmas cards, and not skip a beat. James Taylor’s “You’ve Got a Friend” is our song and we sign our notes with the mysterious “Kaysho, Sis.”
Tanya says
BYOF ME!
I met my best friend through another friend in college. (They were roommates) Even though we don’t live close by anymore we get together periodically and pick up right where we left off. Actually, she was the person who introduced me to Ikea, so this is very fitting.
Gin says
BYOF ME!
Bobbi says
BYOF ME!
I met my best friend when I was 7. I told her my name was Robin and that’s not my name haha. Memories! :)
Ann says
BYOF me! I love IKEA
Emily says
BYOF me :) !!!
My husband is my bff and we love to thrift and estate sale shop, but we also love IKEA!
Tricia A says
byof me!!!!
Peggy Schomaker says
BYOF ME! My BFF is Robbie, a great ga;. We were just talking about doing a day trip to IKEA today at lunch. It’s about as far to the one in Charlotte as it is to the one near Potomac Mills from where we live–Lynchburg, VA. I was in IKEA Burbank 2 weeks ago with my daughter who has become a California gal who loves IKEA. Guess that will tell you who I’d share the gift cards with! :-)
Love your Blog; you are so talented!
Jessica says
“BYOF ME!”
I met my best friend in 5th grade. We are still amazing pals!
Meredith says
BYOF Me! Fourth grade, same class. We loved sports and played on the same volleyball teams through high school.
Benny says
BYOF me!
My BFF and I met in preschool! We just happened to live with in a block of each other and only spent our preschool years together. After that I went on to public school and she went to catholic school. Now we are in our 30’s, both married with kids and live in different states. To this day she is the only person who has made me pee my pants from laughing so hard! I can’t imagine life without her!
Susan says
BYOF ME!
My best friend and I met in high school. Now we’re married and have 2 great kids.
Beth says
BYOF ME! My BFF and I met in Jr. High.
Brie Henry says
BYOF ME!!!
I met my best friend my freshman year of college during sorority rush! We are known to watch an entire season of F*R*I*E*N*D*S* in one day ;)
Cara D says
BYOF ME!
My best friend is my hubby. I am planning a trip to IKEA soon with two of my best girlfriends though so this would be really handy!
Amy says
BYOF me!
My BFF and I met following behind our toddlers, who were quickly becoming BFFs of their own. Our “toddlers” are now 8 and still going strong.
Laarni says
BYOF Me. ;-)
I gave birth to my BFF. There’s no one like in this big, wide world. To Amelia. Cheers!
Amy Lanham says
BYOF ME!
My BFF and I have known each other for 13 years! we met when we worked at walmart together. She burped in the break room and we’ve been stuck together ever since! we refer to each other as sisters now!
Stephanie says
BYOF me! My best friend and I met in our sorority pledge class at UVa (Go ‘Hoos!), which led to the most amazing friendship and running partnership EVER. The best is that we’re both moms now (with hubbies from UVa)…so special to share parenthood with your bestie!
Kelly says
BYOF me! Met my best friend in pre-first when we had matching osh-kosh denim jumpers
Sarah says
BYOF ME!
My BFF and I pretty much knew each other from the womb – our moms were besties too. They were each other’s maids of honor, and my best friend and I were MOH for each other too. We used to have a secret language in which we changed/added certain letters in each word. My name, Sarah = Esala.