***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.
Carly says
I’M FRESH!
I love a good cool shower – more than one in a day, if need be! If showering isn’t an option, nothing makes me cooler and happier than a Dunkin’ Donuts iced coffee.
Nickie says
I’M FRESH!
It’s always difficult to get going in the morning, especially with the summer heat, but nothing get’s me moving and ready for work like a quick stop at the Starbuck’s drive-thru for a grande skinny iced vanilla latte. It’s not the cheapest habit, but it sure puts a bit of pep in my step!
Shannon K. says
I’M FRESH!
I love putting my feet/legs into the pool really quick after being outside doing yard work.
Noreen says
I’m fresh! After a hot day at the pool (my favorite!) I love a cold can of diet ginger ale while showering. The “ledge” around the top of our shower is just wide enough :)
Schiano says
I’M FRESH !
Run through sprinklers :)
Michelle says
I’M FRESH!
I take a shower in the morning and before bedtime to say fresh.
Katie says
I’m fresh, when I am under a ceiling fan!
Beth says
I’M FRESH!
homemade yogurt smoothies with banana and berries.
Leslie says
I’M FRESH
Ice tea
Leslie W says
I’M FRESH!!!!!
Ver hot in the big “D” – Dallas; big glass of ICE WATER!
Mollie says
I’M FRESH
Keeping my water bottled constantly filled with nice ice-cold water!
Brianna says
I’M FRESH
and my favorite way to stay that way in the crazy-hot weather we’ve been having is by mixing lemonade with some flavored sparkling water. This week’s feature- lemonade with peach.
Megan W says
I’M FRESH!
Staying fresh in NC usually means two showers a day.
mere... says
I’M FRESH? this may be odd, but flossing my teeth always makes me feel cleaner so i keep a roll in my purse.
Jana says
I’m fresh!
To freshen up, I get a cold drink, throw my hair in a ponytail, and sit in some air-conditioning for awhile. :)
Letty says
I’M FRESH!
A/C is my most favorite invention ever. And I blast it all the way from work to home, which is only 10 minutes, but it gets the job done.
Jessica Matthews says
I’M FRESH!!! Thanks to a cool glass of ice water and a fan.
Allison B says
I’m Fresh… I know this is not green but I hate sweating. I blast the ac when I get into the car…
Alisa D says
I’m fresh!
When I freshen up the staples are deodorant and a swipe of powder on my face. Dab on some lipgloss and I’m ready to go. Eating cold watermelon is also a great way for me to feel refreshed!
Jennifer W says
I’m fresh!
Popsicles always work wonders to cool me off!
Rebecca says
I’M FRESH.
Living in Colorado means we have heat, but not the humidity- so it’s much easier to feel fresh all day! (If I’m not tacking some huge house project, that is.. ha ha).
Michelle says
I’M FRESH!
The best thing for this hot time of year is raspberry lemonade! Yum!
Chrissy Ruehl says
I’m FRESH!
I beat the heat by eating a frozen italian ice–lemon is the best flavor!
Rob says
“I’M FRESH”
I use a cold wet rag to the neck and forehead to cool down. Then a nice fresh spray of body spray.
Annie says
I’m fresh!
Our house currently has no A/C, and since we’re in muggy Atlanta, I like to stand in front of our fridge and let the coolness wash over me for a few seconds. Then I feel guilty, shut the doors, and thank goodness that it’s energy-efficient so maybe I didn’t waste too much power.
richard says
“I’M FRESH!”
Nothing like a cooling shower and an ice cold pear vodka and St Germaine cocktail!
Jessie says
I’m Fresh and when I need a cool pick me up, I walk down to my local Starbucks or Froots smoothie joint for a Green Tea Smoothie/Frappuccino. Best.Break.Ever.
emily b says
I’M FRESH!
As I live in the SF bay area, we don’t really have to deal with “hot” summers … but I grew up on the East Coast and a dip in the pool was always a great way to keep the humidity and heat from getting to you! That and a tasty cold beverage :)
Amy says
I’m fresh!… I take a dip in the pool.
Hannah says
I’M FRESH
I have at least one iced tea…every day :)
Torrie says
I’M FRESH!!!
A tall glass of water or some yummy ice cream.
Emily says
I’m FRESH!
It sounds extreme, but it’s true: I’m happy to change my clothes in the middles of the day. Whole new outfit. I spend all day carrying around my 3-month old son in our non-air-conditioned home, and after a few hours of that we’re both just sticky all over. A clean, non-sweaty outfit and a glass of ice water does the trick.
Caitlin says
I’m Fresh!!! Love cold watermelon!
Amberly says
I’M FRESH!
Usually I turn my hair dryer on the cool setting and enjoy after a hot shower! :)
Rebecca says
I’M FRESH, and we’ve been having a cool summer here in San Diego, so I haven’t really needed to do much. I was in Palm Springs recently, though, and jumping in the pool really, really helped!
Allisson says
I’m FRESH
A big glass of cold iced tea with a fresh squeezed lemon!
Kirin says
I’m FRESH!
Fresh-picked New England apples . . . nothing like a crisp apple to cool me down.
kerry says
I’m fresh! I use baby wipes for a midday work bathroom freshen up. It’s not the most environmentally friendly thing, but splashing up in the sink and going to meetings was getting me a lot of funny looks. now a swipe or two on the face and the neck and I feel like a million bucks. Or at least like 50 bucks.
Jennifer P says
I’M FRESH…
Even if I’m sweating profusely, curling my eyelashes makes me feel much better throughout the day!
Rebecca says
I’M FRESH because I’m lovin’ cold and juicy Michigan peaches this summer.
Elizabeth says
I’m fresh!
An Iced Cap from Tim Horton’s is the best way to beat the heat and get a pick me up at the same time!
Stef says
I’m fresh!
I’ve been mixing up Arnold Palmers – usually with more iced tea than lemonade.
Gary says
I’m fresh
A Coke with ice always does the trick. And my wife and I eat a bowl of ice cream most nights before bed to unwind from a long, hot summer day.
Renee M says
I’M FRESH…
I am addicted to Slurpees in the summer! They help me stay cool and relaxed :)
Amy says
I’m fresh…out of the shower! That’s how I stay cool in the summer.
Melissa says
I’M FRESH! :)
I love sleeping in fresh sheets that smell good :) I always shower at night so I’m never “dirty” getting in my bed!
Laurie says
IM FRESH
and I chew peppermint gum and carry ice water in my purse at all times. Also, I only wear cotton dresses! I live in TX so it’s HOT!
Sarah Beth Eady says
*I’m Fresh*
I am very hot natured and live in ALBAMA but one random thing I do is wash my feet… nothing like cold water running over my feet to cool me off!
Michelle says
“I’M FRESH
A tall icy glass of water with two wedges of lemon is how I stay cool and refreshed :)
sara h says
I’m fresh!
My latest cooling-off discovery is Crystal Light raspberry lemonade- YUM! I’m so ready for this crazy Atlanta heat to move out and make room for fall!