***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.
Colleen says
please please please….GIMME THAT $500….with a cherry on top!!
First thing on the list would be a kitchen upgrade!! New countertops here we come…
Tiffany Murphy says
GIMMIE THAT $500 PLEASE!
We are trying to refinish our basement so we would use the money to buy fixtures for the bath.
Julia says
GIMME THAT $500!!
We need a fence!
Jo says
GIMME THAT $500
I would invest in a new energy efficient washer and dryer. Thanks
Elizabeth says
Oooh! What an awesome prize!
GIMME THAT $500!
I would spend on it sorely needed all new doors – front door, screen door, and a french door for my back porch.
katie says
please Gimmie that $500!
Ashley says
GIMME THAT $500!
There are so many things that we would like to do with that $500 – new carpeting on our second floor, landscaping our front yard (curb appeal!), a new front-loading washer, my husband would love a new lawn mower, and more! The possibilities are endless!
Happy 2nd!
Ojoaoro says
GIMME THAT $500 !!!
We need grass!
jen says
“GIMME THAT $500? {please}
we just bought a new ‘used’ home, so our list is endless!! a few 6 panel door need replaced… landscaping needs done, lighting on the sidewalk would be nice, some inside light fixtures… oh, what fun for a big gift card :)
Robyn says
“GIMME THAT $500?
Holy comments Batman!
I think I’d search for some great clearance outdoor furniture and a new grill.
Sou says
GIMME THAT $500!
We need new carpeting!
amanda says
“GIMME THAT $500?
So we have been remodeling our basement for 3 years now so this would be nice. We could afford the extra upgrades with an extra 500!
Joel Griffin says
GIMME THAT $500
Erynn says
GIMME THAT $500
Oh Oh! Me Me!! pick me! :-)
We would totally use this on power tools for the yard! We’ve got hedges to be shaped and trees to be trimmed!
Awesome prize for your second year! Congrats!
Sarah says
Gimmie that $500!!
Susan says
GIMME THAT $500! Holy moly this makes me do the happy dance! There are som many projects this could be used for…oh the possibilites! :)
Heather Joly says
Gimme that $500!!!!!!
I can buy paint, window treatments, and some tools :)
Jaymee H. says
GIMME THAT $500
My husband and I bought our first home nearly two months ago and REALLY want to remodel the kitchen and bathroom. This $500 would help so much with this. We’ve already spent more then that at Lowe’s in the last couple of months and are not planning to remodel until the middle of next year, unless we are blessed enough to receive this awesome giveaway!!
Tim says
GIMME THAT $500
We have a train wreck of a yard. We’d start with sod.
Jodie P says
Oooohhhh great giveaway! I am tallying up all that I would purchase.
Megan says
GIMME THAT $500
Start the ‘man cave’ in the basement for my husband! :)
John says
GIMME THAT $500…please…please!
Torey says
GIMMIE THAT $500
Where do I start? New flooring for our kitchen, paint for our whole house, inside and outside, a new shower in each bathroom. . . the possiblities are literally endless. :)
Denise says
Gimme That $500. Happy Blogiversary to YHL.
We’re adding 2 brand new bathrooms to our old farmhouse and we make a buying trip to Lowe’s several times a week!!
Jamie N says
Gimme that $500!!!
Laura Strand says
Gimme that $500…pretty please!
I’d replace our 1970’s montgomery ward fridge for a nice pretty white one to match the cabinets we are painting
Janet H. says
GIMME THAT $500
This would go toward paint and rugs for our family room, or maybe a front porch redo! Love your blog, y’all are too cute!
Natalee Lopez says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!
We would spend it on a sprinkler system! We just moved into our first house and your blog has been quiet the inspiration. Thanks for all the love. Happy Anniversary!
Sunshine says
GIMME THAT $500
We’d buy wood for our new deck!
Mere says
GIMME THAT $500!
I am dying to go paint chip looking again soon & find some new colors to spruce up my place.
Sarah K says
GIMME THAT $500!!
I would love to use that gift card to paint some seriously 80’s paneling in our den! Although I’d have some $$ left over after paint, so how about some storage for the mountain of baby stuff that is accumulating in our house! :)
Carrie L says
“GIMME THAT $500?
This would sure come in handy during our bathroom remodel (new tiles on floor and walls, new tub and sink, etc.) set to begin in two weeks! Great giveaway!!!
Jessica says
GIMMIE THAT $500
Christina Yates says
GIMMIE THAT $500!!!! ~>(I’m definitely not dancing around it.)
I will be using the money to install new ceramic flooring into my hallway bathroom.
I’ve been saving the tips from my summertime bartending job, to pay for it. This extra $500 will definitely assist with all the last minute do-dallys, that I know will creep up on us.
Thanks!
Fatima says
“GIMME THAT $500? for my kitchen floor and 1/2 bathroom. The odds of winning look puny, so this is to wish you a great anniversary, congrats and keep up the this inspiring blog.
Tiffany says
GIMME THAT $500!
Yay. We are hopefully going to be under contract soon with our brand new, first ever home. Although the interior is near perfect, there are tons and tons of things we could use a gift card for. Lawnmower, garden implements, brick pavers for a DIY project I’ve got up my sleeve, plants and hanging baskets, seating for outside, I really could go on and on…..
Yay for freebies! Absolutely adore your blog, BTW.
Ariana T. says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
I would skip to the store to help us buy new countertops for our kitchen. The cracked forest green and white tile has overstayed its welcome, that’s for sure!
Kelly says
“GIMME THAT $500?
I would love to use the money for a much needed sliding glass door.
Katie says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
I would LOVE to redo our master bathroom!! New paint, new lighting, new shower, everything :)
Happy Blogiversary YHL!
Tyler says
GIMME THAT $500
Stefanie says
GIMME THAT $500!
We have a vacation home in Maine, where it gets very, very snowy. My poor husband has broken his back shoveling snow for the past two winters- poor guy needs a snow blower, bad!
Courtney says
GIMME THAT $500
We just bought our first home so there are many, many things the Lowes’ card could be used for.
Laura says
GIMME THAT $500! (Please!)
I have a terrible window that is currently ruining my attempt to be more environmentally friendly. And while it’s the worst one, it has company in that several windows are approaching the same level of pointlessness! If I won, I would definitely invest in new windows, making my home more energy efficient and making the D.C. winter much more bearable!
Heather says
GIMME THAT $500 (please).
We just bought our first “real” house, and it is stuck in the 70’s. $500 would go a long way to helping us achieve the house of our dreams.
Jessica says
GIMME THAT $500!
Where would I start?! Oh, I know– with paint for all the sage green that the previous owners left me!
annie says
“GIMME THAT $500?
I would likely spend it on the various projects that moving into a new apartment requires – curtain rods, storage, lighting, etc….
MaryNeff Seabergh says
“GIMME THAT $500?
New Bathroom pedistal sinks to start with!
Kate D says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!
We’d definitely put it towards new flooring!
Congrats on 2 years!
Melissa says
GIMME THAT $500 . . .
We are currently finishing our basement and would love to use it on the bathroom!
Yocelyn says
Give me that $500! I would use that money for a beautiful chandelier for my kitchen ( I find them so adorable in the most unexpected places) and for vinyl floors for the laundry room.