***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries***
For our big two year blogiversary and we’re celebrating with one of the biggest freebies we’ve ever freebied: a $500 Lowe’s gift card.
Did that sink in yet? It still hasn’t for us. When we started hunting for the perfect blogiversary prize a few weeks ago we never thought we’d land something so exciting. It’s like Lowe’s is giving one of you the chance to take on a big project and they’re footing the bill. And we couldn’t be more thrilled to be giving it away.
We probably don’t need to remind you of all the items you could snag during a $500 shopping blitz at Lowe’s – paint, lighting, power tools, holiday decor, flooring. Heck, you could even get a new dishwasher or something. So in case you’re having any trouble picturing where you’d put five hundred Lowe’s dollars, allow us to lend our expertise (that is, our money-spending assistance). Here are a few items that we’ve got our eyes on:
This Idylis air purifier: Since the cold weather will have us closing up our windows and doors soon, the HEPA filter on this baby keeps indoor air from getting stale and could really help Sherry as we get into allergy season.
A new lawn mower: I know the season’s ending, but I’ve had it up to here (picture my hand above my head) with the used mower we bought when we moved back in 2006 (let’s just say it’s no longer self-propelling). Lowe’s online Mower Selector tool helped turn up a bunch of options that we could snag for well under 500 beans.
A cool bathroom sink: With a full bathroom redo moving closer to the top of our to-do list we’re already starting to fantasize about where we can add some special touches, like plopping a vessel sink on top of a thrifted piece of furniture-turned-vanity. And Lowe’s has a bunch of awesome vessel sink options.
I’ve also been contemplating adding some outdoor path lighting or taking our garage organization a step further with some more sophisticated shelving. But we’d better quit letting our minds wander because we’re not the ones who get the $500 gift card… one of you does! Here’s how:
- PRIZE: A $500 Lowe’s gift card (in case you forgot)
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “GIMME THAT $500” (why dance around it, right?) and…
- BONUS QUESTION: Tell us what project you might spend the prize on. Surely we’re not the only ones daydreaming about where $500 could go (and no, we won’t be picking a winner based on this answer – it’ll still be random)
- CONTEST CLOSES: Thursday, September 24th at 8pm EST (that’s an extra day!)
- WINNER: One lucky lady or gent
- PRIZE SHIPS: Anywhere in the USA (but Lowe’s loving Canadians with friends or family in the states can enter and we’ll send it to your US relative/friend who can forward it on to you).
- THE USUAL: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winner will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday. Good luck!
Get more info on our freebies at our Giveaway FAQs page. Images courtesy of Lowe’s.
Shannon says
GIMME THAT $500!!
Tamstyles says
GIMMIE THAT $500.00….we need new bathroom floors and fixtures BAD!
John Burgett says
I need that $500!!!! New doors for my house before the winter comes!
Wendy says
GIMME THAT $500!
We just bought our first house, so what could we not use it on!
Julia says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
We are a military family and are about to move (again). While we don’t have a new place to live just yet, I’m sure that once we do there will be plenty of opportunity to spend $500 on making it ours.
Kim says
Gimme THAT $500!!!!!! PLEASE!!!!
This is an amazing giveaway! I hope I wiN!!!
I would redo our mud room slash laundry room… new floors and being able to hide the water heater!!
Spenser says
GIMME THAT 500!! Closing on my new house 9-25 and an extra 5 hundo would go a long way in bringing my 1969 home up to date!!
Ashley says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!
I would def save it for when I can buy a house!
Josh Goins says
“GIMME THAT $500!”
My fiance and I are in the process of buying our first place. It is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch with cathedral ceilings built in the early 90s. So needless to say, it can use some updating. We will be taking the popcorn off of the ceiling, painting the entire house and doing a complete remod, eventually. So we would really be able to use that gift card wisely.
Happy 2 Years!
Adam Garrett says
GIMME THAT $500!!
I would love to use it to upgrade the grill as the one we have is probably the cheapest gas grill in the world. I also would love to use it for paint and some tile for the bathroom so my wife can do some more decorating and get off my back about it!!
Sabrina says
GIMME THAT $500!!! I would put it towards fixing up our Master Bathroom!
Holly says
GIMME THAT $500!
Our bare, white entryway needs some help. I’m thinking a fresh coat of paint, a new rug, and maybe a mirror to brighten up the space!
Krystie says
GIMME THAT $500!
This money would help with our bathroom renovation.
elizabeth says
gimme that 500 bucks! please.
we would use our gift certificate on bamboo blinds for the whole house, lumber for built in shelves for our master and guest bedrooms, and sanding disks for our borrowed floor sander.
Theresa says
Gimme that $500!
I would spend that money on my boyfriend’s house: an 1890 D.C. rowhome that has definitely seen better days. Project number one: finish the kitchen ceiling by removing the VERY LARGE HOLE there.
Jenn says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
Where to start? I have a townhome from the 1980’s that needs some much needed TLC. Floors, new kitchen, new bathroom – – the works. $500 could go very far:)
Ashlie says
GIMME THAT $500!!!! – I am about to move into my very own first home. It is an old home that we have already begun to fix up and $500 dollars would go a long way!! Light fixtures and new bathroom fixtures come to mind first!
JenniB says
GIMME THAT $500 (please!)
We have a huge to-do list for our new home. So, I can’t imagine the frenzy if we won :) Maybe a bbq, or materials to finish our deck, or a fireplace surround/mantel, work bench for the garage…. I could go on & on!
Thanks for 2 great years. We’re looking forward to many more with you!
Derek P. says
GIMME THAT $500! I would get our garage drywalled and organized.
Megan says
“Gimmee that $500? – PRETTY please?!
I would get a few area rugs for our re-finished hardwoods, and a grill for the patio!
Emily says
Holy Moly — GIMME THAT $500!!!!
I could definitely use the $500 towards my upcoming kitchen remodel!! Probably get a new stove with it.
Sara says
GIMMEE THAT $500!!!!!!!!!!
Who am I kidding? I would LOVE this prize? What would I spend it one? Where to begin? Our bachelor pad still needs so much work!
I’d love the following:
patio furniture
landscaping supplies
new shower heads all through the house
lighting fixtures
mirrors for the bathrooms
etc, etc, etc…
Karen says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
I am moving into my first home! I would love to upgrade my bathroom and kitchen.
Amber says
GIMME THAT $500 — drool!!! $500 would probably complete my mission of ridding my house of 80’s gold. We still still have a few light fixtures with 80’s gold that need to be updated. We also still have gold handles on all of our windows. They fell to the bottom of the priority list since our window covering hide them. It would be fabulous to have them all replaced!
alex says
Gimme that $500! I’d like to use the cash to buy supplies to build a shed roof for our deck so it can be a real outdoor room and a gas grill so I don’t have to mess with charcoal unless I want to…
amie says
GIMME THAT $500 so I can start my kitchen renovation!
Jessie B. says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!
Kitchen hardware, kitchen and bathroom faucets, paint, flooring…whatever my little heart desired!
Lindsay B. says
GIMME THAT $500! I would get all the tools I need to fix up the house I’ll someday buy!
Brenna says
Gimme that $500! I could paint the whole house and upgrade the guest bathroom with that. Thanks for such an amazing giveaway. Happy 2 years!
Heather D. says
GIMME THAT $500! I would use it to paint several items: kitchen cabinets, kitchen walls, staircase walls, laundry room, spare bedroom bed frame, spare bedroom shelves, spare bedroom walls, and dressers.
Lisa says
GIMME THAT $500
We could definitely use this for our upcoming master bath fix-up. Paint, faucet, light fixture, porcelain tile…I could go on.
Gloria says
GIMME THAT $500! Had some water issues in my basement….need to replace carpet.
Augusta says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!
I’d work on some storage ideas for my tiny apt!
Matt says
“GIMME THAT $500”
It would be a huge help for remodeling our bathroom.
priscilla says
GIMME THAT 500!
I would love to fix up our kitchen floors!
Jessica says
Gimmie that $500!!!!!!!
This would be a HUGE help in re-doing our bathroom.
Emily says
Gimme that $500
Great giveaway! There are a million things I would love to purchase for our 1977 rancher. Tops on the list at the moment are a half bath makeover. It would look stunning with your stripes!
Kelly says
GIMME THAT $500!! Please.
We would love to use that prize money to re-do our dining room. We just bought our first house, and we re-did the living room and kitchen already, so now our dining room looks sad and outdated in comparison.
Becca says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
We just moved to our first house and we need a lawnmower!
chao says
GIMME THAT 500!
I could sure use it on a snow blower for the MN winters!
ChrisAD says
GIMME THAT $500! I would use it to organize my garage.
Emily says
GIMME THAT $500!
I would use it for a deck on our front patio (to cover the ugly broken brickwork.
Alicia says
Gimme that 500…please. :)
We would get carpet, kitchen cabinet doors, new paint in kitchen and living room, and tile the bathroom.
Elizabeth M says
GIMME THAT $500
Wow! We will soon be moving in to our first home, BUT first we have to remodel it, it is basically unlivable. the place needs everything. It needs new walls, new cabinets, wiring, flooring, basically everything you can think of.
We are both still in school so this would save us a ton of cash and would be a huge blessing.
Jana says
GIMME THAT $500!
I have a pink bathroom. Enough said.
ESBlondie says
“GIMME THAT $500?
We would buy some plants for the front yard, and new flooring for the kitchen and our sunroom!
Christina says
Gimmie that $500! I need a serious makeover on my 1970’s bathroom!
Laurie says
GIMME THAT $500! This would help us tear down the wall between the kitchen and living room and build a bar!
JessG says
Gimme that $500!!
Wow, so many possibilities for that money – I think I would put it toward increasing the curb appeal of our house – seed for the lawn, bushes and plants – hopefully with enough left over for some fun purchases for the house – lamps? rugs?
Matthew says
“GIMME THAT $500”
I really need to replace my garage sale-purchased washer and dryer.