***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.
Charli Duer says
I’M FRESH!!
Our little one bedroom apartment doesn’t have air conditioning, so there’s not much that makes me feel freshened up these days…
tara says
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Emily says
I’m Fresh!! I freshen up in by wiping off my makeup with witch hazel, and then reapplying.
Cordia says
“I’M FRESH”
Unfortunately we dont have central air in our new house and although we live in Buffalo, NY the summers lately have been hot! After our last $230 electric bill from running 2 small window a/c units and one portable (guess they arent very energy efficient or electricity costs more here, or both), we are trying to stick it out with the windows open and fans going, but it isnt enough for me, so to keep fresh I have to take a couple of cold showers!! I am home with my kids all day , so I suffer more,lol! We do try to go places like the museum, library,Target, etc to escape the heat every once in a while!
Jenn says
im fresh…
we’re in the midst of buying our first home, packing, and moving. so in order to freshen up/de-stress i just drink an ice cold beer :)
Crissa says
I’M FRESH!!!
On these hot summer days (in SoCal) my 3 year old daughter and I love taking long cool baths in our big bathtub in our bathing suits, and drinking ice cold strawberry lemonade, eating lots of refrigerated fruit, and hanging out in our awesome inflateable pool under our shady tree in our front yard. :-)
Desiree Plemons says
I’M FRESH!
I’ve actually cut my hair short to stay cool during hot Louisiana summers! I also love cold-brewed ice coffee on lazy hot Saturdays!
Hilary says
I’M FRESH!
In the summer I love a nice venti cup of Starbucks’ passion iced tea- cool and refreshing.
Anj says
I’M FRESH . . . and I switched to a lighter scented anti-perspirant/deoderant – sounds crazy but less perfume seems to make a difference!
Megan says
I’m Fresh!!
I like to stay cool and refreshed by taking a cool shower and then relaxing under the ceiling fan with a glass of Crystal Light Peach tea.
Val says
“I’m Fresh!” I love to swim in our pool to cool off!
Lauren says
I’M FRESH!!
I love to go down to the basement where it’s really cool and hop on the elliptical or do a quick workout video while the little one is sleeping. It allows me to renew my energy and feels so good when I’m done and can lay on the floor cooling off, enjoying the peace and quiet.
Sarah says
I’m fresh!
I use peppermint shower gel to wake up and refresh. I also keep pitchers of “spa water” in the fridge – just add slices of lemon and cucumber to a pitcher of water and chill. It’s amazingly refreshing and I feel healthier just for drinking it.
Heidi says
I’m fresh!
A cool shower always freshens me up!
LINDSEY says
I’M FRESH!!!
I just avoid going outside at all costs. Not to mention our beer money has about tripled since it got hot outside!
Brianne says
I’M FRESH!
Oil blotting sheets are my best friend to keep the shine away and keep me feeling so fresh and so clean!
Jenny Ice says
I’m fresh
I take a toothbrush to work – love brushing my teeth after lunch!
Alayne says
I’m Fresh and proud of it! :)
I carry a bottle (reusable of corse!) of water with me everywhere I go. I put slices lemons, limes and ice cubes in it and it stays cold well into the afternoon.
Emily @ Our Waldo Bungie says
I’M FRESH! I am all about the cold showers in the summer. So refreshing! Also, Dr. Bronner’s peppermint soap helps too!
Courtney F. says
I’M FRESH
If it’s really beastly outside, I’ll stick my pillowcase in the freezer before going to bed. Gets it super cold, which makes it so much more comfortable to sleep!
Stefanie says
I’m Fresh!!
Deodorant, deodorant, deodorant… it’s the only thing that can keep me even close to presentable in public with all this HOT weather in Michigan!!
Martha says
I’m Fresh… I like to have a cold glass of lemonade and sit on the deck looking over my river bottom field. : )
mary says
i’m fresh!
i love making homemade strawberry lemonade. it’s the best and everyone in the family loves it when they come over!
liz @ bon temps beignet says
I’m fresh! We haven’t had summer yet here in san diego. It’s 68 and sunny right now.
And I LOVE world market. Its the only place in town that I can find Abita beer (from New Orleans).
I'M FRESH!! says
In Alabama, the summers are always hot and humid — a smother you type of humid. Therefore, tank tops, ponytails, and LOTS of deoderant are a must. As far as makeup, only mineral based foundations and tinted moisturizers are for me… no one likes a melting face… ;)
Albion says
I’m Fresh!
I like a cold beer or glass of iced tea to help cool off
Sandy says
I’m fresh.
Lots of lemons and limes for drinks and cooking and my sink stays fresh by grinding up the used ones in the disposal.
Kat says
“I’M FRESH” with homemade mint iced tea
Amelia says
I’M FRESH
And I stay that way by wearing layers. That way I can take my afternoon walk in a tank top yet still stay covered up in my freezing cold office.
Heidi says
I’m Fresh!
Gym then a cold shower…mentally and physically refreshing.
Sadye says
I’M FRESH…
…every summer, when the heat starts to get unbearable, my husband and I start to plan our yearly snowboarding trip. This year, we started by buying new jackets (our old ones were falling apart!) – as soon as we got them in the mail, we bundled up in all our gear and starting dreaming about being on the slopes come winter. :)
Amanda says
I’m fresh…
I carpool to work so the car’s already cooled off and head to my (cold) office.
Penny says
I’m fresh….
What helps me to freshen up is usually a very cold glass of ice water and sitting or standing in front of a fan or a minute or two.
Kathy Houghton says
I’m Fresh… when out in the heat of the day a nice tall glass of cold water with cucumber or lemon to lift my spirits!
Hope says
“I’M FRESH”
I love strawberry popsicles and a cool shower.
Tobi says
I’M FRESH
I used to hate opening windows, but since our new place doesn’t have air conditioning, summer nights are all about having the windows open all night. I wake up feeling fresher and calmer!
laura says
i’m fresh
taking a nap does it for me.
Brandy M. says
I’m Fresh!
I have a nice and juicy slice of ice cooled watermelon that has been in the freezer.
Erin says
I’m Fresh!
Summer means workouts in the pool rather than on land. I just got a waterproof cover for my ipod so swimming will be even more fun now!
Megan S says
I’M FRESH!
A quick splash of cold water on the face, cools you down and keeps you wide awake for afternoon meetings!
Jill A says
I’m fresh!
a quick splash of cool water on my face helps me freshen up!
jenny gamache says
I’m Fresh! Nothing like some cold watermelon on a hot day..
David says
I’m Fresh
A cup of home made mocha latte!
Rachel says
i’m fresh!
stripping down to my skivvies as soon as i get home from work! that usually does the trick :)
DemMom says
I’m Fresh!
Staying in the A/C and hitting the pool are the best way to stay refreshed!
Briel K. says
I’m Fresh!
I like to take a nice afternoon nap in a cool dark room when it gets too hot to do much! Close the blinds, turn the fan on, and spread out on top of the covers. :)
erin says
I’M FRESH
a spray of Tokyo Milk perfume lasts all day.
Katie says
I’M FRESH!
A nice cold beverage.
Abby says
I’m Fresh!
Cool showers and a tall glass of iced diet coke!
Renee says
I’M FRESH!
I’m growing mint in my garden and want to make a mint hair rinse to get the day started off nice and cool!