***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.
Monica says
GIMME THAT $500!
And we would use it to FINALLY Decorate and complete our master bedroom!
Alison says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
We’re actually gearing up to replace all of the interior doors in our house, as well as update all the molding. This would make it happen a lot faster!!
Cris says
GIMME THAT $500
I’d put this towards our dream tankless water heater…a bit out of our budget now, but with $500? Totally doable.
Cindy says
GIMME THAT $500.00. I am always working on projects around our home. Next up, new flooring for our bedrooms.
Wonderful blog!
Sarah says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!
We just found out that we have a baby on the way so we’ve got a nursery to put together and this would go a long way in helping out!
Mary-Grace says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
We’re apartment-dwellers, so the money will most likely go to decor that we can take with us when we finally get that first house!!
sarah r. says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!!!
Meagan says
GIMME THAT $500!
My fiance and I bought our first house in February. As it is with new homes, the list of wants and projects keeps growing and growing. Our taxpayer credit went immediately to new furniture and paint/finishing that I picked out. if we win the GC, I want my fiance to be able to start on a project that HE wants to do most of all: overhauling our backyard landscaping, starting with putting down paver stones that he has picked out (and we visit every time we go to Lowe’s).
Thanks!
Mark says
GIMME THAT $500
(please)
Meagan says
GIMME THAT $500!
I would love to redo my laundry room/half bath: take out the teal countertop and oak cabinets and replace them with a white sink and vanity, then run beadboad and molding all around the room. :)
nikki says
Gimme that $500!
I would put it towards a new dishwasher. Preferably one that doesn’t sound like an airplane taking off in my kitchen!
Ginger says
GIMME THAT $500!
I’m unofficially-finishing my basement to make a more ‘man-friendly’ space for my husband (and our exersice equipment). We need to buy A LOT of paint!
Alison says
GIMME THAT $500!! (please? :))
We just bought a house last week! (Now, imagine me dancing around our tiny apartment, dodging furniture) So, we would love love love to use that money to paint the icky, dirty, splotchy walls and make them something beautiful! We have a TON of wall space to cover and lots of friends for help, so all we’re missing is the paint & supplies… :)
fingers crossed!
Grammy says
GIMME THAT $500 CARD!
I am in need of some good, sturdy shelves, organizing boxes and trunks for my brand new storage building that my husband is building for me.
Le says
Gimme that $500-We live in an apartment and could use some new storage!
Katie says
GIMME THAT $500!!
I would use the money to fix up my horrible bathroom. It has carpet on the floor!!! YUCK!!!!
Brittani says
GIMME THAT $500!!
We’re moving into our first house in 2 weeks! And our wish list is growing daily…new paint, a lawn mower, a grill, patio furniture, a new rug for the living room…$500 would be the perfect housewarming gift.
Brittany says
GIMME THAT $500!
nana says
Gimme that.
It shall be wisely spent on supplies for a house we are about to build.
Thanks
Rose says
GIMME THAT $500
My husband and I could really use that $500! After we got married, I moved into his house, which he had been in for 12 years. It’s 2 years later, and we’ve done very little to update it to reflect my/(our?) style. Window treatments would be at the top of my list.
Wilma says
Gimme that $500
I’d use it towards buying the materials (plumbing stuff, sink, grout, etc) to finally refinishing the garage into a studio apartment.
Cate Fernandez says
Gimme that $500!
My newly wed husband and I have a 1950s cape cod in the old RIC. The second floor isn’t a full story and who ever finished it did a terrible job. We want to rip it out and start again. The $500 would really help us get moving!! Please pick us :)
Bethie says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!!!!!
We bought a fixer upper that used to belong to a 92-year-old woman, Mrs. Allen. The house is from 1950 and Mrs. Allen hadn’t done any updating since she moved into the house in 1963. We’ve already spent an arm and a leg renovating and could certainly use $500 to keep on going!! I would probably focus the bulk of the money on replacing the kitchen floors and buying window coverings for more of our windows. I could probably throw in the bedroom update I just blogged about this morning too!!
Teresea says
“Gimme that $500!!”
I would definitely buy an appliance, stove or dish washer.
Jeanne K says
GIMME THAT $500!
We just bought our home a few months ago and recently found out we are expecting our first! $500 would sure help with some projects before our little one arrives! We’re going to need all the help we can get!!
nana says
Gimme that $500
It shall be wisely spent on supplies for a house we are about to build.
Thanks
Stephanie says
GIMME THAT $500!!
We have so many projects to work on! We would put it towards the bathroom overhaul!
Happy blogiversary!!!
KJ says
Gimme that $500! We would use it towards patio furniture. We dont have ANY, and I think our neighbors are about to riot and throw us out for using metal folding chairs all summer long on our deck!
Stephanie says
Gimme that $500!
Where to begin?! We have a new dishwasher and bathroom remodel high on the list – and we’re maybe 10% done with our backyard project – yikes!
Kate says
GIMME THAT $500!
Oh, where to start?! Buying our first home = “fixer” and there are so many things we could fix! New kitchen countertops and/or sink? Mobile AC unit or whole house fan for our sadly unairconditioned home in stinkin’ hot Sacramento, CA? Paint, glorious paint, and some stylish window treatments to replace our hideous and annoying miniblinds in every room? I could go on, but you get the idea.
Alice Rosenhagen says
“GIMME THAT $500” – I would use it to change out the HORRIBLE 20+ year old carpet upstairs in my house!
Jen M says
Gimme that $500!
We’re saving for a new front loader washer & dryer!!
barb c says
Gimme that 500!!Oh….paint, paint sprayer, new sink for ugly bathroom. etc. etc. etc….
Kevin says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!
My wife has a long list!
Happy blogiversary! Here’s to many many more!!
sammyw says
GIMME THAT $500
my hubs & i are looking for our first home, so no doubt we will need this to help us out!
thanks for the giveaway! happy blogiversary!
Daryn says
GIMME THAT $500!!
I have a faux-gold bathroom sink and counter that needs to GO. Seriously, GOLD?!? Ugh.
Christa says
Gimme that 500!!
Andrea says
Gimme that $500! I would use it towards drywall in our laundry room!
Allison Lee says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
There are SO many projects that I would want to work on…However, I think we would have to do the air purifier!
Heather Greenwood says
GIMME THAT $500
We just bought a fixer upper and so we’d probably spend it on our bathroom remodels. We had to gut both of them.
B says
GIMME THAT $500
Painting the house!
Claudia Poduska says
Please give me that $500!!!!
I would love to receive that gift card. We are in the process of buying our first home and I would love to use it towards the purchase of a washer and dryer.
jhoanna says
GIMME THAT $500
We would you that money to buy a lawnmower. We just bought a house so we’ve been borrowing the ILs mower.
Christine@Great Oak Circle DIY says
Gimme that $500
I would put it towards hardwood in my dining room :)
leah says
GIMME THAT $500! no seriously, give it to me. i really want it, and i’ll tell you why. it’s not one thing, or two things, but that could keep my diy projects going for ages! does it help if i say pretty please?
Julie A.S. says
Gimme that $500! And we would spend it on a new door bell, paint for the living room, and a weed whipper:)
Katie says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!
We live in a big fixer-upper ourselves, so there’s a long list of projects we could use this for…sheetrock for refinishing the basement, materials for a new fence, paint, paint, and more paint…the list goes on! :)
diana says
I would love love love it
Courtney says
GIMME THAT $500
We moved into our first house in June and we’ve been working hard on remodeling the inside. Now we’re tackling the outside! We have NO grass in the front yard & we tore out all the old landscaping bc it was all scraggly & unwelcoming. We also need to paint the whole house. We’re starting over with a blank slate and the $500 would help a LOT!
Heather says
GIMME THAT $500! We need help buying a new range!