***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.
Teresa says
I’M FRESH!
Blake says
I’M FRESH!
I live in Florida so it is a must to cool off and freshen up often due to the humidity and extreme heat. I jump in the pool after work and on the weekends, I practically live in my swim suit!
Kristine says
I’m fresh! We love popsicles in our house to cool off!
lindsay says
i’m fresh too!
love how the hot summer makes a glass of water taste sooo good. and i recently discovered the wonder that is world market – love it! just got a new rug for the kitchen from there and i know i could easily spend that $100gc!
(i think my internet lost my comment, so i hope this isn’t a duplicate)
Jen says
I’M FRESH!
…frozen yogurt! (Purple Cow is my favorite.)
Rachel says
I’m fresh!
Thanks to a robust mint patch and a little help from our Mrs. Tea tea maker, we frequently make mint iced tea to stay cool.
I also have a brand new Cusinart ice cream maker that I’ve got to try soon!
Katy says
I’M FRESH! Yum a smoothie!
Sayward says
I’m Fresh
and love taking showers right before bed
raychel b says
I’M FRESH!!!
Ice cold triple filtered osmosis water.
Lili C. says
I’M FRESH!
When I’m very hot, I always make a smoothie with lots of frozen fruit. Unfortunately, where I live it rarely gets above 65 degrees, so normally I’m trying to figure out how to get warm!
Adrien says
I’M FRESH
This question makes me tired, y’all.
Dana E says
I’M FRESH!!
I always hate taking hot showers in the summer because when you get out, you automatically start sweating again. So, I finish my showers with a quick cool rinse. It closes your pores and keeps you feeling fresh and clean longer!
Heather's Garden says
I’m Fresh
Definitely a nice cold shower and an icy drink will lower my inner thermometer.
Rachel says
I’M FRESH…drinking lots of water and eating summery foods, like cucumbers, lemon vinaigrette, and berries!
kim says
I’m fresh!
with a neverending stream of iced tea!
Carol says
IM FRESH! We always have a watermelon chillin in the fridge!
Tasha says
IM FRESH! I stay fresh and cool by wearing breezy sun dresses all summer long!
Sarah G. says
I’m fresh!
I love a nice glass of basil lemonade on a really hot day. It’s nice and cool, and the basil simple syrup gives it a little something special.
Karen says
I’m fresh!
…watermelon for sure.
Jessica says
I’m fresh…Thanks to iced tea with fresh mint from the garden and no-cook dinners made with farmer’s market ingredients! Tomato salad with feta makes a great dinner on a hot August night.
LJ says
I’M FRESH!
to freshen up, I clean and spray my fav Mrs. Meyers lavendar spray. MMMMMMM yummy and clean.
Hil says
I’M FRESH!
I just stay inside most of the time. Not so groundbreaking, sorry!
Brittney says
I’m Fresh! I love to make a pitcher of cucumber water to cool off in sunny Florida!
Deborah says
btw…have enjoyed World Market for years. So many good things I can say about them from the selection, to the changing product offerings, to the food and wine section to the free coffee and tea tastings and coffee club cards and more. I’m glad I have one in my area, they’re a go-to store for such a variety of needs, home decorating, dinner, gifts, inspiration, friendly staff experience. And I loved seeing their selections from India after my own trip there…not easy to select just the right offering for sale from a country with a billion items to choose from. Check it out if you haven’t already..you can shop online if there’s no store in your area.
Kendra says
I’M FRESH!
…and, lot’s of ice water! Comfortable, loose-fitting cotton shirts!
Lisa in Seattle says
I’m fresh!
We have an a/c unit in the bedroom, and the basement stays pretty cool with a fan running (except it’s kind of spidery down there). I like to run cold water over my wrists for a quick cooldown after coming inside. Native Seattleites do *not* do well with this heat, for the most part.
Emily says
I’M FRESH!!!
Ice cold lemonade.
Casey says
I’M FRESH! :)
… I stay fresh by adding cucumber to my water! LOVE IT.
Tanya says
I’m Fresh!
Iced water to cool me off.
marianne says
I’M FRESH
A tall glass of sweet iced tea!
Tracie @ Gurtler + Home says
I’M FRESH
I love to shower off the sweat of the day every night.
Kristi Bishop says
I’M FRESH!
the last couple seconds of my shower i give myself a blast of cool water! it feels so refreshing!!!
One Junk Drawer says
“I’M FRESH”
A quick shower before bed, especially if I just put clean sheets on the bed.
Krista B. says
I’M FRESH
I’ve been drinking water with lime in it like crazy this summer…it’s so refreshing!
Sue says
I’M FRESH!
Love to take an evening sail and feel the cool breeze!
Brittany G Johnson says
I’M FRESH!
Peach cobbler with vanilla ice cream. Or a smoothie! Nothing like fresh fruit and cold things in the summer.
Katie O'Connor says
I’M FRESH, especially after quick cool showers!
Michelle Preiss says
I’m Fresh!!
I like to take my little doggy to the lake and jump in!
Lauren Hartnett says
I’M FRESH!
I drink lots of ice water and a cool shower doesn’t hurt either.
PS Clara is the cutest baby – I’m always looking for new pictures of her. Congrats!
Sarah says
I’M FRESH
daydream about the saltwater pool I’d love to have in my backyard
Carrie says
I’m Fresh!
To cool off, I’ll take a dip in a little plastic blow up pool with my 1 year old :)
Gloria Ruff says
I’M FRESH!
I love using the leftover coffee from the morning to make a lovely iced coffee in the afternoon.
Kristin says
I’M FRESH!
Cooling off this summer is all about $1 Coca-Cola from McDonald’s!
Robin says
I’m fresh and think blackberry lemonade icees can work wonders.
Malerie says
I’M FRESH!
I keep a pitcher of cold water with a few slices of (homegrown) cucumber in the refrigerator. It’s delicious and refreshing.
Diane says
I’M FRESH
Lemonade is a favorite in our house. After the kids are finally asleep at the end of a long Summer day, a nice fruity cocktail is enjoyed by the adults!
Laura S says
I’M FRESH!
I usually try to wash my face or at least use some toner to feel fresh.
Kerri A. says
I’m fresh…
Kelly says
“I’M FRESH”
Nothing beats a swim in Lake Michigan and a great glass of Ice Tea…I am originally from the south y’all!
Mandy says
I’M FRESH!
I definitely stay cool by wearing lots of sundresses, and staying in the a.c. as much as possible! And of course, plenty of cold water to stay hydrated!
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