***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.
Erin says
Gimmie that $500! I’d definitely spend it on a energy-efficient refrigerator. Or an energy-efficient washing machine, or an energy-efficient… the list goes on and on!
Becky says
Gimme that $500! Just bought a house and need, well, everything!
Briana says
GIMME THAT $500
My apartment needs a lot of work, but I would start with rugs and wall decor, I think.
Kim Hannemann says
GIMME THAT $500!!
You mentioned a new lawnmower . . . the blade is frozen solid on mine and it’s getting hard to sharpen while I’m upside down under it. Or, there is the bedroom that badly needs redecorating (or needs redecorating badly?). . . the list is seemingly endless.
You can also help me by telling me how you got Lowes to cough up $500. I give my clients a gift card but $500 is a little beyond my means!
Mallory says
GIMME THAT $500!
I’d love a new ceiling fan!
Brock H says
GIMME THAT $500!
This would be great for the new deck I am planning to build!!
Wendy D. says
Gimme that $500!
I could definitely use that toward fencing in my backyard OR a new vanity and small bathroom upgrades. Thanks for the great prize!
Abby says
GIMME THAT $500
We already live at Lowe’s, so this would be a huge help! I have several irons in the fire: repainting our living room and hallway; remodeling (read: gutting) our hall bathroom; landscaping for fall with fresh pinestraw and red mums!
Beth in Utah says
GIMME THAT $500!
A new dishwasher would be at the top of my list!
Thanks so much for the chance and Happy 2nd Blogiversay!
Jami says
Gimme that 500!
I would spend it on outside landscaping and outdoor furniture! I can already picture enjoying the new space we would create!:)
Megan says
GIMME THAT $500
We could finally replace all our old beat up trim!
Russ says
Gimme that $500! We need new blinds for our new house!
mary says
Gimme that $500!
I’ve been reading your blog from the very beginning and
it doesn’t seem like 2 years!
I have no idea what I would spend it on…. but would be excited to find out!
Carolina says
GIMME THAT $500!
Lisa K. says
“Gimme that $500!!!!!”
Just recently stumbled across your blog and love it! My husband and I just recently bought our first single-family home, and we could definitely use this money to re-do makeover our powder room!
Jennifer says
GIMME THAT $500!
I want to finish a shelving project for some built in shelves. I’d also like to do some work on the laundry room.
Rebecca says
GIMME THAT $500!
This would be perfect for the new hardwood floors we want to put in!
Hayley says
Gimme that $500!
We just bought our first house and our dishwasher leaks! We really want to just upgrade to a stainless steel version, rather then fixing the old one, but since that sorta cash just got spent on a new couch, we’re handwashing. Yuck!
Scott says
GIMME THAT $500!
It would help pay for my new deck…
Aria says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!
If we won, we would probably use the giftcard to get our house READY TO SELL!!!!! I’m already dreaming and drooling over a new home with more than 1 closet!!!!
colleen says
GIMME that 500! My first project would be to rip up the icky icky carpet that is in our sun room and lay down some ceramic tile or perhaps hardwood. I hope it is my lucky day!
Rebecca says
Gimme that $500!!
I would LOVE to spend it on retractable screen doors for our front and back doors now that the weather is cooling down!
Annie N. says
GIMME THAT $500!!! (Pretty please!)
It’s hard to narrow down which project we would use the money for, but I think it would be for tiling the kitchen floor. OR building shelving for the babe-on-the-way’s room. OR crown molding throughout the place. Yeah, yeah…that’s the one!
Laura says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!
We’ve been doing some desperately needed projects around our house and still have so much to do after 20 years of virtually no updating. This would help to replace bathroom faucets, paint kitchen cabinets, and more!
rebecca says
Gimme that $500! Mama needs a new pair of ceiling fans!
Kerry says
Gimme that $500!
We’re so close to finishing our kitchen remodel and this would make our cute subway tile backsplash a reality.
Kristi says
GIMME THAT $500!
The list is endless: windows, paint, crown moulding, closet organization, cordless edger, etc. Happy Blogiversary!! Love your site and find such fun ideas. Thanks for sharing them!!
Christy L. says
GIMMIE THAT $500
Caren says
GIMME THAT $500 please.
We desperately need a cosmetic bathroom reno, and $500 is our *exact* budget amount needed!
Amanda W says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
Sooo I’m getting married in May and despite being in the middle of their own renovations, my parents have graciously offered to pay for my wedding. Because of this, they’ve had to make some sarifices on their kitchen renovation and it kills me because I know their dreams stretch much further than their budget allows. I would love to give them an extra $500 bucks to spend on their home!
Kelly says
Gimme that 500!
If I win, I’ll put this money towards our master bath remodel. This one’s a biggie, so hopefully we’ll have some great update pictures for YHL!
Ashley P. says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
What a wonderful and generous gift. Well we are in the process of building our first house, and should move in soon. We don’t have much saved, just enough to buy some basics, washer dryer and such. Anyways, I wanted to do something special for my husband, he is on a year deployment and well deserves something special :) Soooo I thought giving him a garage makeover, new tools, bench, table, basically anything he can “play with” or build for us!!! He currently has one tool box that basically is the size of a lunch box, one hammer, one set of screwdrivers and that’s about it. Pretty much enough for an apartment, lol!!! I know we aren’t needing it to fix anything, but it would go to good use!!! Wish the best in choosing, hard task at hand!!!
Tracy says
Gimme that $500!
I would use that moolah to start our bathroom remodel. The owners before us used wall tile on the floor so they’re all cracked (and ugly to boot).
kristen says
GIMME THAT $500
my builder basic guest bathroom is in SERIOUS need of a facelift!
Megan says
GIMME THAT $500
We’re in desperate need of new rugs that were destroyed training our rescue puppy!
April says
GIMME THAT MONEY!
I need $500 because I just bought my very first house and there is a huge need for some renovations that my teacher salary just won’t cover. Since it’s just me paying for it (no hubby, no boyfriend, just a single lady)I could really use the extra help!
Elisabeth says
Gimme that $500!
…for a new bathroom!!
Kristy C says
GIMME THAT $500!
This gift card would be fab-u-lous toward a new washer/dryer that I so desperately need!
Beth says
Gimme that $500!
Oh so much… we’re going to be putting in recessed lights in the kitchen, need some paint, new bathroom fixtures would be great too! thanks and congrats on 2 years!
Julia says
GIMME THAT $500! We would definitely put it towards one of our 3 bathrooms that has the ugly gold flecked shell sinks!
Christine B says
gimme that $500!!!
Rachel K. says
Gimme that $500!
We’d use this to paint our new apartment and some cool lighting fixtures!
B says
Gimme that $500!
I’m about to start my bathroom remodel, and this would go a looong way!!
Tara says
Gimme that $500.00 so I can put it toward new carpeting for my basement/family room.
Cristina says
GIMME THAT $500!!!! It would go to help build a new patio!
Sara says
GIMME THAT $500!!
I have so many projects to do, where do I start? If I win, I’ll probably use this (much needed) moola to get a jumpstart on my bathroom remodel!
Jennifer Mastalski says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!
Oh the possibilities are endless!!!! I think though our upstairs bathroom needs the most TLC so a Lowe’s card would go the extra mile there!
Alicia D says
GIMME THAT $500
Currently, I am DIYing a privacy fence. The money would go along way to helping me finish it. Although, I am about to repaint the interior of my home. So, I would use the $500 for paint. However, I have also been wanting to install recessed lighting throughout the house. I just finished the kitchen for under $70. With $500, I could do the whole house!
Decisions, decisions.
Caroline Zivley says
GIMME THAT $500!!!! Pretty pretty please!!!!!
Julie W says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
I hate hate hate my kitchen floors – this $500 might jump start a kitchen redo!