***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.
Cristina says
BYOF me!!!! My two BFFs are so different but both so awesome! One I’ve known for 20 years and we love to laugh, drink wine, and tell old stories. My other I’ve known for just a few years and we love to laugh, drink coffee, and go to the local flea market. Love them both so much!
Melissa says
byof – yay!!
Natalie says
Byofb me!!! Met my bestie in college while studying abroad in Venice.
Kristina says
BYOF ME!
My BFF and I have been together since we were 2, and we are now 24. We have been all over the country together!
Suzie says
Best friends with Annie since the 6th grade. I’m now married to her brother! It’s awesome watching our families grow together. No secret handshakes, but we’re always up forb a handstand contest!
Suzie says
BYOF ME!
Amanda says
BYOF ME!
I’ve had my best friend since I was six years old, I’m still amazed a relationship like that can last 20+ years!
Patricia Yee says
BYOF Me!!!
(pretty please!)
My BFF is my boyfriend. We met in college 7 years ago, and became instant buds after finding out we shared hometowns (Stockton, the crimepit/armpit/bankruptcy-pit of California) and frenemies (nothing brings people together like social drama). It took us almost two years to admit that we were attracted to each other, but we’ve been going strong ever since! ^_^
Crystal Breen says
BYOF ME!!!!!
My BFF and I met in college. We’ve been friends for close to 10 years now. Not sure why it started, but every time we talk or text each other we HAVE to start the conversation by saying “Oh My God!!!” and each others’ names. So a sample text from me would be along the lines of “OMG Aysha!!! When are we going to IKEA?” to which she would reply “OMG Crystal!!! How’s Wednesday? It’s less busy and we can sit on alllllll the furniture!”
Shannon Y. says
BYOF me! My BFF and I met randomly at an event and became roomies for the next three years!
Amber says
BYOF me!
My BFF and I met our first year of teaching. We don’t have a secret handshakes, but we do have nicknames, kind of–just shortened versions of our first names.
Carly Cleghorn says
BYOF ME!
Six years of best friendship–she’s a photographer in Portland, and I’m a scientist in New Mexico. We met in high school 6 years ago, and still call each other what we called each other when we were 16: Brrr (for her, Brittany) and Crrr (‘cur’) for me.
Here’s some photos of our last time together:
http://brittanychavez.blogspot.com/search/label/New%20Mexico
Dayana Iglesias says
BYOF me! I met my BFF when we were 5 years old and my mom started dating her uncle. Since then we’ve been inseparable, even long after their relationship ended. We are now both almost 22 and are enjoying this new stage of our lives as we get ready to move out and live on our own! My other BFF (the recipient of the second card) is my dearest friend from high school who recently got married and is in the process of decorating her new home as well. Hope I win this for them :)
Cecily B says
BYOF ME!!!
My best friend is also my husband. We met at work and were friends for a year before we even dated. I am under oath to not share any of our nicknames for each other!
Elizabeth P. says
BYOF ME! Me and my bff catty met in high school through our church youth group. We love lounging together and talking about sweet mems.
Sarah says
BYOF ME! This may sound incredibly corny, but my younger sister is probably my best friend. I met her in 1989 and she has been the coolest, best, most annoying person I know. And I love that!
Rebekah says
BYOF ME!
My BFF and I were random college roommates freshman year. Our weirdest thing is probably playing the noise game while we lived together. Now, we sadly live many states apart :(
jenae says
BYOF me!!!
I met my bestie in high school and we are still good friends. I know she will always be there for me.
Emily says
BYOF me!!
My BFF is actually my cousin – obviously we met as kids, but we didn’t get close until we became grown-ups. Don’t know what I’d do without her!
Lindsey says
BYOF me!!
My best friend and I actually met on the very first day of our freshman year of high school. We’ve been inseparable ever since and that was 14 years ago!
Lesley B says
BYOF me!
My BFF and I met and work. We actually went to the same high school but were in differen years and weren’t friends until we started working together.
Marissa says
BYOF ME! i met my BFF at band camp the week before high school started. we’ve been best friends ever since (almost 16 years)!!! we used to enjoy doing SNL impressions together in high school!
Allison says
BYOF ME!!!
my bff and I grew up down the street from one another. and we both love ikea.
Anne says
BYOF me!!!
My BFF and I met in 7th grade science. #awkwardtimeinlife
Meredith Reffey says
BYOF Me!
My BFF and I have known each other since junior high. She is the BEST ever!! :)
Nicole says
BYOF Me!
My best friends and I met in Grad school in Colorado – then I moved to Washington and one year later – they followed me out here! It’s a dream!
kirin says
Byof me! My bff is Erin. We met at work 7 yrs ago and we can tell each other anything.
Diana says
BYOF Me!
My best friend and I had lockers next to each other in grade 6!
Jennie says
BYOF me!!!
Lindsay T says
BYOF me! My BFF and I met in middle school, and have been friends for 14 years now… Granted, we’re still young, but over half our lives is nothing to snuff at.
Crystal G says
BYOF me! My best friend and I met at the height of awkwardness freshman year of high school. Can’t imagine my life without her!
kelsey says
BYOF Me!
Lorelle says
BYOF ME!!
My BFF and I grew up next door to eachother, so we’ve been together through all of our awkward years and now still stay in touch even though we live across the country from eachother .
Jackie Ricci says
BYOF me! Love me, my husband! Totally my bestie of choice.
E.D. says
BYOF ME!
Heather Banks says
BYOF ME! My BFF and I met in middle school! We love walking and talking!
Jordan says
BYOF ME! My best friend and I met 7 years ago. We have the weirdest names for each other that no one gets! Our friendship is like no other!
Kate says
BYOF ME!
BFF and I met in 7th grade and it’s been giggly bliss ever since.
Stephanie says
BYOF me! My best friend and I were on the same gymnastics team when we were 12. We’re forty-smrfms now.
Angela P says
BYOF ME! My BFF is 6 years older than I am and was the older sister I never had starting in high school. She was my role model and goofy friend and we are now wives and mamas together :)
Emily says
BYOF ME! And I was born with a built in best friend. Way to go, twins :)
Nichole B. says
BYOF! My best friend and I met in 6th grade and to this day we still hang out all the time (including sleepovers every once in a while)!
Brittany Kay says
BYOF ME!
My BFF is my sister. We met when I was two and we were forced to share a room together. We have been besties for 26 years! We used to have a conversation while brushing our teeth and it would confuse anyone who overheard us, but we knew what the other was saying. I simply call her Sister. She’s the best.
Marjan says
BYOF ME!!! Please
Jennifer C says
BYOF ME! My bestie, is Joy, we met when we were 18 at college orientation. We both ended up leaving that school, but the best thing we gained from there was each other. She is my sister in every way that matters, and I’m so lucky to have her in my life.
Katie says
BYOF ME!!! I have two BFF’s and met both of them at University. Life wouldn’t be the same without them!
Julie White says
BYOF me!!!! My best friend is my sister and we could do some “damage” at Ikea!
Ethel says
Besta meeee! I love ikea and I love my BFF!
Brittany W says
BYOF me!
Is it corny to say my BFF is the hubby? :) We met in high school, have been married 5 years and are expecting our second little one this April. Couldn’t get thru life without him.
Julia says
BYOF me!!
I met my best friend on the high school swim team freshman year, and though we’ve lived continents apart she’s still my bestie!
Lauren says
BYOF ME!
We met around the 2nd grade and have been bff’s for the last 25 years!