***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.
Sammy says
I’m fresh!
Homemade raspberry lemonade is the refreshing afternoon pick up I need to cool of in this Florida heat!
mary-beth says
I’M FRESH! Lots of water and flip flops are a must in Austin.
NancyO says
To freshen up my cubicle, I use some your design features using fabric to liven up my dreadful cubicle. I would love to see a bland cubicle transformation on the cheap.
Melissa says
I’M FRESH
There is nothing like a long and hot shower!
Kelly Rowell says
I’m Fresh!
I have to start my day with a shower and some day ends it with a shower too!
Nell says
I’m fresh…
I drink lots of ice water, and If I am going to be outside in the god-awful heat I like to soak a bandana in ice water and tie it around my head or neck.
I'm Fresh says
Extra Baby Powder
Kelly V. says
I’m Fresh and I stay that way by drinking lots of water with lemon!
Bridget says
I’M FRESH!
I stay cool by drinking a nice tall glass of ice cold water and eating plenty of ice cream.
Andrea says
IM FRESH!
And lately I’ve been taking a shower right before bed, getting all squeeky clean, then getting into my fresh sheets with the air turned way down. It’s delightful. I’m not one for being super duper clean all the time, but during the summer here in SC where you basically sweat as soon as you wake up, it is quite nice.
Lauren M. says
I’M FRESH!
I put face wipes in the fridge to cool off!
Kathy says
I’m Fresh!!
It has been horrible hot where we are at so when I am working out in the yard I spray my feet and legs and it really helps.
Lauren K says
“I’M FRESH……..Unsweetened ice tea keeps me cool all summer long!”
Bex says
I’M FRESH! :)
My go-to freshness restorers are frozen grapes or Metromint water – the cold mint flavor really makes all the summer nasties go away.
Brigid says
I’M FRESH…
Before I put in my window air conditioners (mid-way through a big Chicago heatwave…poor planning on my part) I would sleep with fabric ice packs that I have in my freezer for the occasional sprains or backaches. I’d put one under my pillowcase to keep it nice and cool, and one on my chest. On top of that, I probably had 5 fans going at the same time so it was like a wind tunnel! :)
Becky says
I’M FRESH!
A “cool” shower ‘cuz nothing cools me better than wet hair. Oh and an iced coffee.
Pam says
“I’m Fresh!”
It’s the fog! Usually it’s around here somewhere ( SF Bay area) so you can always go there to cool down!
Carrie says
I’M FRESH!
Lots and lots of popsicles!
Kari says
“I’m Fresh!”
Washing my face is always a sure way to feel fresh if I don’t have time for a whole shower.
nupur says
im fresh!
dip in d swimming pool :)
Alisa says
I’m Fresh
I start the day with a nice refreshing shower…but a glass of iced tea during the day always perks me up!
Kate @ Twenty-Six To Life says
I’M FRESH!
And I gotta have water with me all the time in the summer!
Ashley says
IM FRESH!
I love to take a nice warm shower and shampoo my hair to freshen up. Always make me feel so much better! :)
Jess in Iowa says
“I’M FRESH” i head to the pool to stay cool. for $3 i feel like a new person and time travel to the best days in my life!
Thomas says
I’m Fresh!
Taking off my socks the second I’m home. That and running cold water over my wrists always makes me feel better.
Brittney says
I’m Fresh. I like to soak my toes in ice water while enjoying sweeeeeeeet tea. It is rare to find in the NW, but I make do with lots of sugar and shaking.
Heather says
I’m Fresh!
Sittin’ in front of a fan cools me off.
Sara says
“I’M FRESH!”
I love a nice glass of ice cold water!
Erica says
I’m Fresh!!
I like to put all body sprays, perfumes, etc. in the refrigerator!!
Brittany says
I’m fresh! On a hot humid va day I am not above opening a fridge and freezer and standing in front of it for a few seconds to cool off.
Margaret H says
“I’m FRESH!”
I fill up the kiddie pool and splash in it with my puppy!
Jodi says
I’M FRESH! Cucumber water is one of my favorite “fresh” treats.
Kathryn says
I’M FRESH!
A tall cool glass of iced tea. There’s nothing more refreshing.
Sarah says
I’m FRESH!
Cool rinse off showers in the middle of the day are always the best for summer freshening.
ChaChi says
I’M FRESH!
Ok thats a lie, i’m not fresh at all. I have no A/C in my car. Sometimes I even turn on the heat to cool off. Its bad in the dirty south.
Amanda says
I’M FRESH! A quick shower and hanging out somewhere where there’s A/C does it for me!
Kendra @ My Insanity says
I’m Fresh!
Actually, that’s kind of a lie. I live in Phoenix and I’m melting after sitting through swim lessons this morning. Air Conditioning? Water?
Jen Riggs says
I’m fresh! And because I’m not a summer kinda person, I constantly drink water to at least help me feel fresh:)
Reva says
I’m Fresh! I live in Northern California, and as Mark Twain once said, “the coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco.” So, not really an issue.
Jen N. says
I’m fresh!
I keep ice water with me at all times.
Christina says
I’m FRESH!
Ice tea, ice cream, cool mist sprayer… :0)
Breanna says
I’m fresh!
Ice water, ice tea, sitting in front of an open window with a nice breeze….
Erin says
I’m FRESH!
Drinking lots of water keeps me going in the summer.
Sara C. says
I’m fresh!
We don’t have air conditioning so I’ve started taking cold/cool showers instead of warms ones. Very refreshing at the end of the day!
Emily says
I’m Fresh!
In the summer I like to keep it simple — a few slices of cucumber in a tall glass of water makes everything better.
Suzanne Lafreniere says
I’m Fresh!
Emily S says
I’m fresh! My office gets hotter in the afternoons, some days I’d come in and before I knew it, I was all sweaty and felt yuck. Now, I turn on my tiny desk fan first thing in the a.m., even though it isn’t hot then, it takes care of the sweat before it happens.
Sarah says
I’M FRESH!
This summer I have been obsessed with smoothies. I even look forward to going to the gym because I have a cool treat when I get home.
Alexis says
I’m Fresh … thanks to a quick swipe with toner on a cotton swab, quick and easy, and very refreshing!
kristin says
I’M FRESH
shower using the outdoor hose as we are renovating our only bathroom.