***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries***
This week’s giveaway comes to from two awesome sources of inspiration who are dishing out quite a worldly and wonderful prize for one lucky reader. First up is Fresh Home, one of the few magazines to buck the vanishing shelter pub trend and actually make its debut last year (you may have noticed them in our monthly sponsor shout out last week). This fresh quarterly mag focuses on home improvement and decor ideas for anyone with a finite budget who still wants to make their home beautiful. We can definitely relate. And in a genius turn of events, Fresh Home has teamed up with one of their (and our) favorite sources, Cost Plus World Market, to score an $100 gift card for one lucky YHL reader!
The great thing about Cost Plus World Market is that they’ve got such a wide range of offerings that you could practically do a whole room from there without it looking matchy-matchy in the least. They have everything from couches, coffee tables, and rugs to pillows, lighting, and accessories. Heck, we even purchased the seat cushions for our new office makeover and the rug in our master bedroom there.
So here’s the full monty on how you can enter this week:
- PRIZE: $100 gift card to Cost Plus World Market courtesy of CPWM and Fresh Home Magazine.
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “I’M FRESH” and…
- BONUS QUESTION: … since the summer heat means feeling fresh is a rarity these days, why not tell us what you do to freshen up. A nice cool shower to start your day? A tall glass of lemonade when you come in from the heat? Or maybe a quick deodorant swipe or some mouthwash between meetings?
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, August 18th at 8pm EST
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
- PRIZE SHIPS: The 50 United States
- USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winner will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday. Good luck…
See our Giveaway FAQs page for more info. Pics from Cost Plus World Market and Fresh Home Magazine.
Anna says
I’M Fresh!
I love to go swimming in a lake nearby. It cools me down and gives me a break from work.
nicole marie says
I’m Fresh!
We try to drink lots of water and chill out in front o fhte AC with our cat.
Lauren Muller says
I’M FRESH!!!
It is HOT HOT HOT in Atlanta. To cool off, I stand in front of the fan (like a dog) as long as possible b/c my condo is always hot and I want to keep the GA Power bill down!
Lisa Janusz says
I’m fresh!
Nothing better than a cool shower in the morning, after a day in the yard or some house cleaning!
Leslie says
I’M FRESH!
And I love Jurlique’s skin tonings mists – they’re so refreshing!
jen@homeinthecountry says
I’m fresh!
Right now, minty iced tea – made with mint from my garden! – is totally keeping me fresh!
I also love opening the windows (when the temps are moderate) and fresh tomatoes from the garden. So summery!
Carly S. says
I’M FRESH!!
A large glass of ice water with some lemon does it for me! Definitely need it in this Texas heat!
Emily says
This time of year, I’m harvesting fruit from my little orchard. I open up our little pool so I can jump in in between trees. The pool’s dirty by the end of the day, but I’M FRESH!
Melinda says
I’M FRESH!
A quick run through the sprinklers with my kiddos cools us off in a flash!
Nicole says
I’M FRESH and fabulous!!
For me, I put freshly washed linen’s on my bed before going to sleep. It always feels great to slip into a set of clean sheets anytime of the year but I feel over the summer it really takes away that extra humid feeling to them.
amysp says
I’m fresh!
I keep a bottle of lotion or body spray in the fridge for when I need some cooling off!
Allison says
I’M FRESH and while working in the insane heat to get my house on the market these last two weeks, the only solution is lots of cold water all day, followed by an ice-cold beer at the end of the day.
Amber L says
Im fresh!!!!
I’m Also freshly married, freshly a home owner and freshly a new momma.
To keep myself fresh as possible while painting, tearing out new carpet and being spit up on by our little peanut I take quick cool showers and change my shirt…a lot!
Erin says
I’M FRESH
a tall glass of ice cold water and a good ten minutes with a fan blowing in my face
Brittany says
I’M FRESH
A tall glass of lemonade sounds delicious in the Florida heat! Crystal Light 5 calorie is my fav!
brooke cox says
i’m fresh!
never, never, EVER leave without deodorant. it’s a nice 101 here in missouri.
Becky says
I’m fresh….either a glass of iced coffee or iced tea does the trick.
Katie says
I’m Fresh! I nice walk in the river always cools me off and wakes me up.
Erin B. says
I’M FRESH!
I like to mist my face with a spray bottle after working out in the yard. We have HOT summers in Utah and that helps me stay cool…
Courtney says
I’m Fresh!
A 32oz bottle of ice cold Gatorade after these obscenely hot summer runs!!
Sarah says
I’m FRESH!! To keep fresh in the summer I will take a shower in the morning with a lemon or lime shower gel, I also really like Sonic Limeades to help keep fresh :O)
samantha says
“I’m Fresh!!!”
I like to spray my feet with the hose while I’m watering my garden and landscaping outside!
Erin K. says
I’M FRESH! A cool shower and some raspberry lemonade
Snickrsnack Katie says
I’M FRESH!
I make mint limeade to cool off! TEXAS IS HOT!
Kristen says
I’M FRESH!
I spend a lot of my summer in the great outdoors — sometimes with very little to keep thyself clean. DRY SHAMPOO is an outdoor gal’s bestest friend!
Sarah says
I’M FRESH!
Watermelon all summer long, Yum :)
rachael s says
i’m fresh!
I love to come home and eat parfaits with fresh fruit and tasty granola!
Jen says
I’m Fresh!! An lovin’ iced coffee!
K (Barking BabyMama) says
I’M FRESH!
Stay hydrated! And sneak in some frozen yogurt as often as possible. In Tucson, both of these things are necessities to beat the heat.
lynn says
I’M FRESH!
Delicious, cold watermelon
Diana says
I’M FRESH!
A great summer treat when it’s hot outside – and it’s always hot in the summer in Texas – are frozen grapes.
Jackie says
I’M FRESH!!
I love a tall glass of raspberry lemonade!
Maureen@Notes on a Visual Life says
I’M FRESH!
We’re totally lacking central air in our Los Angeles apartment so when it gets a bit too hot to handle, I splash my face with cold water and park it in front of the fan for a blast of cool.
Anne says
I’M FRESH! I’m a huge fan of pink lemonade…for some reason it feels cooler and more refreshing than the regular stuff!
Sarah @ The Ugly Duckling House says
I’M FRESH!
For me, nothing makes me feel more refreshed than new sheets, a fresh coat of nail polish (even during these remodeling times), and a cold beer!
Eric s says
I’m fresh!
I whip up some of my famous(ish) strawberry Lemonade!
Erin says
I’m Fresh! A nice swipe of my Tom’s of Maine lavender deodarant always makes me feel fresh!
Jackie Sabella says
I’m fresh! To freshen up my hubby and I take a dip in our pool. It is especially nice after doing yard work/gardening.
Jessica F. says
I’M FRESH!
Especially when I take just 5 minutes to myself and cool down and relax. Even better with a cold beverage!
Allison says
I’M FRESH!!!!
Ice cream!!!
kayduh says
I’M FRESH!
If it’s in the middle of the day, I take a power nap on the nice tile floor in my kitchen. At night, I wash my feet and ankles with freezing cold water before crawling into bed.
Sara says
I’M FRESH! I find peppermint foot spray does wonders for when I come home from work tired and hot. And a cold drink never hurts!
ashley says
IM FRESH!
and ice water does it for me :) boring, yes, but oh so refreshing.
Lisamarie says
“I’M FRESH”
I take a shower in the morning and after work to keep fresh!
Karina-Project K says
I’M FRESH!!
hannah says
I’M FRESH, and i keep it that way by drinking an average of five frescas a day. yikes!
Mary says
I’m Fresh! Living in Alaska, I don’t have to deal with high temperatures too often, but yesterday we reached 91, breaking the old record. I’m recovering from surgery, otherwise I would have floated down the river from bar to bar to stay cool. Instead, I opened all the windows, turned on the ceiling fan, and drank a tall glass of lemonade with lots of ice cubes.
Augie says
“I’m FRESH!!!”
and in order to stay that way, after a long day of work and working out (in whatever order you want to put that) I like to drink a glass of 1/3 Simply Lemonade mixed with 2/3 sparkling water, ice, and some nice cold ice. The lemonade itself is really sweet, but when it’s watered down with yummy fizzyness of the sparkling water, it tastes great and is totally refreshing! Give it a try!!! And sometimes I add a slice o lemon to make it look prettier and taste tangier!
Jen Mic says
I’M FRESH…
A water and some fresh fruit do the trick for me!
Pam in NC says
I’M FRESH!
Lots of water and a loose cotton sundress.