I have a story to tell you. A sad story about a neglected bed.
My Father-in-law lived in San Antonio for work for a year. He was packing up to move home the same week that we were moving from home to Austin. Because of the timing we inherited some things from his temporary apartment. One of those things was a full size bed.
My son had just gotten new bedding for Christmas for a twin size bed, so the Full size bed went into the girls room by default. We thought we would be moving out of the rental house in a year, so I didn't buy new bedding. Once we moved into our house the bed would either go in a guest room or the boy would get it since he was the oldest.
Two years later we are still in the rental house, it is still in the girls room, and until this weekend it still had never had new bedding.
Poor bed. Poor sad bed.
Better Homes and Gardens has a line of home related goodies that are exclusive to Walmart. I have one of their baskets in the kitchen that holds mail, I have some of their candlesticks on a bookshelf, one of their lamps on my desk, and a blanket on my bed. So when they contacted me and asked if I wanted to use some of the BHG products to make a room guest ready for less, I said yes-sir-e. And I knew just which bed was getting a makeover.
So this sad story has a happy ending. A cute tufted comforter and a few decorative pillows later, the girls couldn't be happier with their new bed. I think the bed is happy too.
And what would this post be without YOU being happy too! One of you will win a $100 Walmart gift card that you can use to make one of your beds happy and your room guest ready for less.
So leave a comment letting me know what BHG Products you would like to have in your house and you will be entered to win!
For a second entry, head over and leave a comment on the BHG Live Better Facebook Page and make sure to tag Be Different, Act Normal in your post. (You will have to be a fan of our Facebook page first in order to do this.)
And last but not least, share a link to this giveaway on Facebook or Twitter for a third entry.
Make sure to leave a separate comment for each entry.
The contest will run from today October 3, 2011 until midnight CST on Monday October 10, 2011. A winner will be selected at random from all entries and the winner will be contacted via email, so make sure to leave your contact information.
I love the Better Homes and Gardens Ivory Scroll 16-Piece Dinnerware Set!
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I would love some pretty pillows to refresh my sofa or those mahogany pillar candle holders or some new lampshades (the taupe drum ones are lovely and only $11!) or some new pretty floral sheets...you get the picture!
ReplyDeleteI actually used a BHG shower curtain to make new curtains for my remodeled kitchen. The fabric was perfect with my new colors!
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I'm thinking I would love the Roseville reversible Bedding Quilt in Blue Chocolate! But wait, they don't have the size I want/need. Hmmm...
ReplyDeleteI'm liking the Antique Stripe Quilt. All I have to do is find matching sheets and pillowcases!
Thanks for a chance to win!
So cute! I like the BHG Palm 3 Piece Towel Set for our bathroom and the BHG Paisley Jacquard Comforter Set for our bed. Thanks so much!
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So happy that BHG has come to WalMart- so many nice things to choose from. Love that tufted comforter too!!! I would love to have a purple covered dutch oven... it's so pretty! But really am in need of a knife set (like the 14 piece forged cutlery block set.)
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I like you and BHG on Facebook (Amber H) and left them a wall post telling them you sent me!
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I don't know how to tag on another page's wall. But, I did say I came from you. Maybe you can give us all a crash course on how to tag? By the way, I became a facebook fan of you too! :-)
ReplyDeleteI tweeted! @dlk3265 https://twitter.com/#!/dlk3265/status/121050697142779904
ReplyDeleteI would love to decorate my living room - right now we have lots of furniture by absolutely no accent pieces! Thanks for the opportunity :)
ReplyDeleteI have been very impressed with the things I've seen at WM by BHG! I would so love to have a couple of those floor lamps:)
ReplyDeleteSome fresh towels would be nice or maybe throw pilloes. Vute stuff!!
ReplyDeleteI would love new towels/shower curtain. I love thw Better Homes and Gardens Fleur De Lis Bedding Comforter Set. Wish the set you got came in gray!!
ReplyDeleteTagged ya in my post on BHG Facebook page!!
ReplyDeleteI love the BHG stuff at walmart and also love your blog. I find so many cute ideas on here and visit every day.
ReplyDeleteI would get some new patio cushions for the spring.
Oh, definitely new bedding too. We're using a hand-me-down comforter from my early college, pre-husband (and pre-dating husband!) years. And it's white, so you can imagine that it's a little dingyish. We also have no nice pillows.... Gah!
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ReplyDeleteThe damask bed set is lovely! And curtains in the room would be nice since the sun does rise on the guest side of the house.
ReplyDeleteCurtains and matching bedspread would be much appreaciated!
ReplyDeleteI'm really, really ready to re-do our bedroom so some new bedding would be great!
ReplyDeleteI would love to get some of their dishes. My dishes are of a few varieties and don't match (white plates, random cups, patterned plates, etc) and the red Simply Fluted dish set is pretty and so is the white Ivory Scroll set.
ReplyDeleteI love the Better Homes and Gardens Bedding and pillows!
ReplyDeleteI'd like to have Better Homes and Gardens Ashwood Road Chest
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Commented on the BHG Live Better Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/BHGLiveBetter/posts/257529180949337
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ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway. I'd love the Better Homes and Gardens Embossed Scroll 16pc Dinnerware Set
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ReplyDeleteI'd love to have the BHG Bedding Tufted 4-Piece Comforter Set in Organic Green and the Red Currant Sheet Set!
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I like you and BHG on Facebook (ID: Lynda Castillo) and left them a wall post telling them you sent me!
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With the holidays coming up, and all the cooking that will ensue, I would love to have the Better Homes and Gardens Forged Cutlery Block set. I love that it has a piece of sharpening steel on it, and includes kitchen shears. And, it is really classy looking :) There is nothing worse than trying to use a knife that isn't that great when chopping, etc. Those knives would be a great help!
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I tweeted - http://twitter.com/#!/Lyndadawinda/status/121103469749862401
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I visited the BHG Live Better page and left a message :)
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I shared this giveaway on my facebook page.
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I am in need of about one million throw pillows right now. One. Million. Throw. Pillows. Sprucin up the old hand-me-down-couches.
ReplyDeleteI really like their all over ruffle pillows..they'd be perfect for our master bedroom. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI love the garden antique striped bedding set. This would look so nice in my guest bedroom, along with a set of matching curtains. Maybe I could finally spruce up that room instead of using it for storage!
ReplyDeleteI would use it to get "accessories" for the room!
ReplyDeleteI "liked" them on fb, and left some love. :)
ReplyDeleteI would love a BHG comforter for my daughter's bedroom. She is not a little girl anymore and needs something more her style.
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I'd love to have the Better Homes and Gardens Ashwood Road Chest, Cherry.
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I wrote on their FB wall with my username Mary Happymommy:
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I shared on FB:
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I NEED a new table setting SO bad!!! Please pick me! PLEASE! :)
ReplyDeleteI had some BHG curtains in my living room and love them SO much I want to get some for my bedroom as well! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI would love to have a new bedding set for my bedroom. I am using a comforter now, that I bought on clearance 5 years ago! It's so ugly!! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI would love a new comforter or duvet cover for my bed. The one I have now is hot pink and UGLY! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway! I could really go for the BHG stainless steel roasting pan in time for Thanksgiving!!
ReplyDeleteI liked BHG on FB and tagged you in a comment on their wall!
ReplyDeleteAnd I tweeted the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI've really been wanting one if their slip covered chairs for awhile now.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win!
I would like to have the floral damask rug. chefl@swbell.net
ReplyDeleteI would love to have a few of their rugs and lamps
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Posted comment on BHG fb wall
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Oooh-bedding!! bedding bedding bedding. :) Mine is looking less than par for sure and I LOVE some of their designs! Thanks BHG!!
ReplyDeleteBHG has so many cute throw pillows that would look great in our spare room!
ReplyDeleteI thanked BHG on their FB page!
ReplyDeleteI'm having a linky party for giveaways. I'd love it if you wanted to stop by and enter to promote your giveaway!
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Oh to have only one need in the house. We just got a new sofa that totally changes the look of the living room but I really want to redo the master bed.. The comforter and curtains and pillows all need to be replaced..
ReplyDeleteSUCH cute bedding Lorie! Love the after shot, and the prints on the wall!
ReplyDeleteI actually love Better Homes & Garden's scented candles. The large jar at Walmart is only $4.97! I am burning Spiced Pumpkin Pie as we speak!
Love their BH&G Linen Tower- I desperately need one!
ReplyDeleteI am SO IN LOVE with Better Homes and Gardens Damask Scroll 8-Piece Bed in a Bag!!!!! I have been wanting to re-do our Master bedroom for sometime now, but just haven't had the extra money and time to do and this would be the PERFECT opportunity!!!
ReplyDeleteI "like" BHG on FB and Tagged Be Different.. Act Normal in my Post :)
ReplyDeleteI would love to get curtain rods & curtains for our windows! right now we just have those ugly slatted blinds that came with the place (it's a rental). The 'Better Homes and Gardens Flourish Double Rod, Bronze Finish' rods are really great looking!
ReplyDeleteLiked BHG on Facebook & tagged you in the comment. Thanks for the chances to win!
ReplyDeleteI really like the citrus scroll decorative pillows - they'd be perfect for our living room! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteYour bed turned out so pretty. I really had a hard time deciding which things I like best because BH&G really has a great variety of beautiful products. We've been talking about doing a makeover for our bed too so I looked and found the Elegance coverlet. I love it! It's so pretty, yet simple. Just my style.
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My master bedroom needs a lot of work. There are so many cute things to choose from. Or maybe I would buy the Better Homes and Gardens Garden Grove 4-Piece Conversation Set for my patio.
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I would love a bed spread or some curtains from BHG. I am in the middle of redoing the master bedroom and that would be perfect!
ReplyDeleteoooo, I'm in need of new bedding too.
ReplyDeleteI like the 5 Shelf bookcase.
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I'd love the Better Homes and Gardens 13-Piece Hard-Anodized Cookware Set!
ReplyDeleteI tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/corgipants/status/121337207918297089
ReplyDeleteI love the BHG serving ware! So simple, and so pretty!
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I need new lamps for my living room! They have a 4 pc lamp set, that would be perfect!!! This is a Great Giveaway!! Thanks for a chance to win!!
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I left a comment on the BHG Live Better Facebook Page and tagged Be Different, Act Normal in the post!!!!
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I shared this on my FB page (debpaint16)
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I would like to get the Better Homes and Gardens 5 Piece Pedestal Dining Set, Black Finish .
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Liked BHG on fb and thanked them for the giveaway here.
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Jennifer Marie
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I would like to have the Floral Damask Rug
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shared on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/JamericanSpice#!/permalink.php?story_fbid=240196602696483&id=100002433695748
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I would love a new comforter for my bed.
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I'd love the Better Homes and Gardens Bath Towels, Damask and the coordinating Damask shower curtain. My towels look like rags and they're ORANGE..nothing in my bathroom is orange and I can't believe I bought these so many years ago; what was I thinking?
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I like the BHG Facebook page and tagged you in my post (Michelle Hudak)
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Tweeted:
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I would love to redecorate my tiny, tiny bathroom. I love how BHG has everything that matches and I don't have to try to match towels, shower curtains, and other items. I'm a decorating mess and I like that they do the work for me!
ReplyDeleteAnd I left a message on their Facebook page with your link, too. Thanks for letting me know it was there! Can't believe I didn't like you on Facebook before. Glad you set up that link, too!
ReplyDeleteSo many beautiful items from BHG and at great Wal Mart prices - who could resist? Love the Better Homes and Gardens Flourish Curtain Rod for starters!
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Posted on BHG's wall and tagged you - https://www.facebook.com/BHGLiveBetter/posts/258066277562294
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almaNYC said:
ReplyDeleteThe BHG white Ivory Scroll dish set looks nice, I'd have that.
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i would love some cute throw pillows
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I, too, need to buy new bedding for our bed that we have had for 14 years now. I would love to Leaf Garden bedset. Thank you. Miriam
ReplyDeleteI want some of their cute dishes!
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Tri-ply Clad 18/10 Stainless Steel
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Liked BHG FB as Steva Spottswood and mentioned that you sent me
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ReplyDeleteThe quatrafoil towels are awesome! i would love a few sets of those.
ReplyDeleteI really like the Better Homes and Gardens Pembroke Matelasse Coverlet!
ReplyDeleteLiked BHG on FB and tagged you on their page here: http://tinyurl.com/3t744rd
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ReplyDeleteI like the Better Homes and Gardens Foulard Stripe Bed in a Bag
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http://twitter.com/#!/susan1215/status/122022811563864064
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I could use a loveseat or couch slip cover or some new bedding or a pretty rug. So many things I could really use and love! Thanks for this awesome
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The tuffted comforter is just darling! I also love the Baylee Quilt set!
ReplyDeleteI tweeted about your giveaway!!
ReplyDeleteI would love a cute comforter and home decor items... they have such cute stuff!
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Kimmie
I really need some of those adorable throw pillows. I also really like their bookcases.
ReplyDeletei love the BHG Arbor Rose 12 piece bedding set
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i like both on fb amanda sakovitz and told them u sent me and tagged you https://www.facebook.com/BHGLiveBetter#!/BHGLiveBetter/posts/258999150802340
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Oh, i really like the BHG 5 pc pedestal dining set!!!
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commented on their wall and tagged you
ReplyDeletei love their farmhouse table, which we now own---but i want to get the matching bench!
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i like them on fb and tagged you in sending me!
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i shared this giveaway link on fb
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Love the Fleur de lis comforter set and the Antique Stripe Quilt. I'd get those! :)
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I like BHG on fb as Dee G and mentioned that you sent me https://www.facebook.com/BHGLiveBetter/posts/259168764118712
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shared on fb as Dee G :)
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So hard to choose just one thing but love the west ridge black buffet!
ReplyDeleteWrote on BHG's FB page and tagged Be Different in it.
ReplyDeleteI assumed I would look for some great bedding for my kids room, but the
ReplyDelete4 piece Tufted Bedding in Aquifer would be beautiful in my room! Very cute and a great price too!
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I love the Better Homes and Gardens Arbor Rose 12 piece Bed in a Bag
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like them on facebook and left a comment:
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I didn't realize that BH&G had products at Walmart. We could really use an official TV stand - instead of a stand-in coffee table. I like the Willow Mountain one.
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ReplyDeleteI love their candles and their baskets!
ReplyDeleteAwesome giveaway! I am so in need of some new pots and pans, so I would put it towards their stainless steel cookware set.
ReplyDeleteOur room needs a big makeover. I would love some new sheets, pillows, curtains~
ReplyDeleteI liked BHG on facebook!
ReplyDeleteI have no idea what I would buy! There are so many possibilities!
ReplyDeleteI would love to have some of the BHG pillows to go with my new comforter :)
ReplyDeleteMy fav B&G products are All-Over Ruffles pillow, Floral Damask Rug, Pretty Peony Accent Rug.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway!
Hands down, I would love new bedding for my room. I am always the last one to get something new(we have 4 little boys :-)). Thanks for the chance!
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I like the BHG Palm 3 Piece Towel Set for our bathroom
ReplyDeleteI really like BHG bedding and pillows.
ReplyDeleteI headed over to FB for both BHG and your blog. I couldn't tag your account but I left a comment.
ReplyDeleteI would love the Better Homes and Gardens Arbor Rose 12 piece Bed in a Bag for our room, our current bedding is a hand-me-down from my SIL. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLove! I'd take advantage of some of their home accessories...lamps, frames, etc.
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ReplyDeleteI am all about some new lamps for the living area, and maybe a couple organizing baskets like you speak of! ;)
ReplyDeleteI love the Country Scroll dinnerware!
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