***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.
Rochelle says
BYOF ME!
Ranae says
BYOF ME!
My husband is my best friend & i dont actually remember “meeting” him. We kind of grew up together even though we are 4 years apart.
ai says
BYOF me!
My BFF and I met in college and have stayed long-distance BFFs. When I’m feeling sad she emails me a picture of a sloth in astronaut gear.
Becca Pack says
BYOF me!!
My favorite thing about me best friend is that she is totally chill…may sound like a funny quality, but when your both raising kids, running homes, and just living life, and are different people, having someone to accept you without any judgement, just makes all the difference.
Mary says
BYOF ME!!!!
Me and BFF have been friends for twenty some years!
Kristen says
Byof me!!!!!!!!
My best friend is my husband…dorky but true :). We met when he lost his car keys at the county fair during high school and was stranded in my town. We were 17 at the time and are still happily together.
Kathryn says
Byof! Please
I meet Cheryl when she was dating my brother. After they were married, she is a sister :0)
Caren says
BYOF me!
I met one of my besties about 10 years ago while volunteering! I think we first met either during a clean up of one area downtown or it was during a Habitat event and were immediate friends. A couple of weeks later we were on the same Relay for Life team and spent hours walking around the track talking. By the end of the event, we were bffs for life!
Mary says
BYOF ME!
Kelley says
BYOF me! I think my best friend is my husband…I wonder if I’m his? ;)
Stephanie says
BYOF ME!
My BFF and I met at work. I knew we we’re going to hit it off the second I met her.
Carrie Minium says
BYOF ME
My BFF is Brooke, formerly known as Belinda Scarlisle. We met in Chicago, as teammates on a roller derby league. I was Terrin Y’UP. When we met we were both single and looking to make friends, she was new to town, I was the last single girl in my college group of friends. Since then we’ve both gotten married, both have daughters and both moved again, me to TX and her to GA. We share a love for blogs, decor, baby girls, baked goods and all things IKEA.
Kara says
BYOF ME! My bff and I met in middle school, through sports. One time in high school, we had the ultimate sugar rush/girls’ night in. We made and decorated sugar cookies with thick coats of frosting, and ate them while drinking orange soda and watching movies!
Katie D says
BYOF ME!
My best friend was born 9 months and 2 weeks after I was. Her mom and my mom were best friends, when her mom came to visit my mom at the hospital she thought to her self, this baby needs a best friend!
Susan C says
BYOF ME! My BFF lives all the way across the country from me now…makes me sad to be so far away. We met in college and have BRE (best roommates ever) since living together our sophomore year. And she loves ikea as much as I do!
Natasha Victoria says
BYOF Me!
My BFF are my sisters (I get two!) Being the oldest, I got to meet them when they were born, and our relationships have grown and changed and turned into something wonderful over the years. We also refer to Ikea as our happy place; it’s a guaranteed outing when either one is in town.
Amber says
BYOF ME!
I met my BFF in High School, and we like to hang out at Target and random hardware stores. She calls me Amber, and I call her all kind of various names that allude to her being promiscuous.
chanie says
byof me!
we’ve been friends since first grade, need i say more??
Pearl says
BYOF ME!!
My BFF and I met on a neighborhood walk with some of the other ladies. We eventually ditched everyone else and started going on our own! We’ve been BF’s for 4 years or so. We do have nicknames for each other, but if I told you, then I’d have to kill you ;-)
Matt says
BYOF ME!
I met my “BFF” in college 20 years ago. We were randomly thrown together roomies, and best friends ever since. So me I am Matty Boy, and he is “The Duke”
Julia says
Byof me! My BFF and I met in college. I call her my periwinkle friend bc she used to dress in all periwinkle after rough nights in college!
Sarah says
BYOF ME!
My best friend is a domestic goddess. Even in high school she had a bumper sticker on her car that said, “Get a real job…be a housewife!”. AND she works full-time as a teacher. (Crazy amazing woman, she is.)
She’s always been a fantastic cook, and even though I was woefully inept in high school, by now I’ve picked up some decent cooking skills. So we like to cook together in her gigantic, fabulous kitchen. Before she had her baby we made 20 different freezer meals while listening to music 1990s-2000s on the radio. It was a fabulous day. :)
Rachael says
BYOF ME!!
My best friend and I met in preschool….and we’ve been inseparable for the last 24 years!
Kim walker says
BYOF ME!
My BFF and met in charleston, SC. We love to travel.
Jessica G says
BYOF ME!
My BFF’s name is Dani. We met in middle school where we “dated” the same boy [middle school dating doesn’t count] and we’ve been BFFs since 8th grade. We had nicknames [Mo & Jo- for anonymous note-writing in middle & high school] and our “song” is “Happy Together” by The Turtles. Yes, there are hand motions. :)
Katherine R. says
BYOF. My BFF is from 8th grade and shortly thereafter we walked around the neighborhood to let our face masks dry.
Angela says
BYOF me!!
I consider my sisters to be my best friends. We are all a year apart and have so much fun together.
I am so excited about this giveaway. I’ve never been to IKEA but we are getting one in Kansas City next year!!!!
kristine w says
BYOF ME! My bestie is my kid “seester.” We weren’t always bffs but as we age we find we have A LOT more in common!
mp says
BYOF ME!
We met in grad school and bonded over coupons — I was sorting mine and she was glad to see someone else used them.
Alicia Welch says
BYOF me!! Please and thank you :D
Kitty says
BYOF ME!!
Jeannie says
BYOF me!
Jennifer G. says
BYOF ME! My husband is my BFF!! :)
Kelly says
BYOF ME!
We met the first week of freshman year. Within two weeks of knowing each other we decided we’d live together the following year and be in each others weddings. We lived together the following 3 years and have been friends for 10. After living together for 3 years, I’m not even sure I could choose just one thing weird thing we’ve done together.
Mekael says
BYOF ME!!
My BFF and I lived in the same neighborhood for several years before we decided to venture across the cul-de-sac and meet each other. I’ve since moved, but before doing anything (like hair cut or clothes shopping) I call or send a pic to my Annie for approval!
Layla says
BYOF ME! My BFF was the very first person I met while apartment hunting in my college town. We were staying at the same hostel. Turns out we were starting the same college degree, and we had a ton of stuff in common. The rest is history! =)
Terri says
BYOF ME! I’ve known my lovely BFF for 23 years!
Amanda @ the giraffe life says
BYOF me! 6 years and counting – woooo :)
Jen C. says
BYOF ME!
My best friend is my boyfriend. We met in high school and reconnected after college. I can’t imagine being without him.
JT says
BYOF Me! And my two besties!
Steph and I met in the pool at the JCC here in DC. I got guilt tripped in the locker room into taking water aerobics (even though I was on my way to the gym) and she was swimming laps. The instructor insisted that Steph got out of the pool for her “class” (that would be me) I begged her with my eyes to please stay. Turned out that we took the same train home and we exchanged numbers. That was ten years ago. I stayed put in DC but she’s been all over. She is the one I turn to when I need talking off the ledge.
Karen has been the sister I never had since high school. Her happiness is my happiness, her sadness, mine. It’s an innate connection.
I hope I get to share some Ikea with them!
michelle says
BYOF me!
my bff met in fifth grade–she’s like my sister!
Scil says
Byof me!!I I’ve known my beastie for 18 years…. We are on opposite coasts now but nothing changes :)
Whitney says
BYOF Me! My best friend is my boyfriend of five years :) He loves me through the good and bad!
Kate says
My best friend and I grew up right around the corner from each other and have been bffs since we were 7 years old (we’re now both 30!) Though 2,000 miles now separate our houses, every time we hang out it’s like it’s still the same. =)
Kristin says
BYOF ME!
I have known my best friend since birth because our dad’s worked together. We grew up in different cities so we didnt go to school together until high school, but we were always doing stuff on the weekends. My best memories are all the times we used to go camping with our families and friends. Now that were older we’ll go out for dinner, or stay in and play board games with our boyfriends.
Jamara Robinson says
BYOF ME!! My BFF and I met in junior high, about 16 years ago. Our favorite thing to do together was always a spur of the moment road trip. No destination in particular, just us, a full tank of gas, snacks and a road to drive on. So fun!
Chris says
BYOF ME! We met running, literally running into each other. We were both running outside and turned the corner and ran into each other. My glasses broke and gauged a huge in her cheek. That was the start to becoming best friends. No nicknames for each other :(
Caitlin B says
BYOF ME! My besties span an incredible group of women that I’ve collected over the years. I met them as a child, traveling foreign countries in college, at work and recently as new moms. They are my constant dose of sunshine in the rainy NW!
Sarah says
BYOF ME! My BFF and I met in kindergarten and I call her LeeAnna Banana!
Sylvia says
BYOF me!!
My BFF and I met in 7th grade piano club!