***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.
Lindsay on LI says
Gimme that $500!
I would spend it on finishing our closets in our master bedroom and in the guest bedroom. They are in need of some serious lovin’. :)
Susan says
GIMME THAT $500 !!
I love the thrill of the hunt.. as I walk around Lowes! :)
Lani says
Gimme that $500!
What’s not to love about that?
ronda says
Gimme that $500!
There are so many things we need for our house that giftcard would definitely come in handy! Hmmm, a new fridge, a washer/dryer, tools…
Amanda says
GIMME THAT $500!!
I just moved into a new place and it could use some sprucing up Lowe’s style….new paint, and patio furniture is where I’d start. Oh the endless possibilites.
Rebecca says
GIMME THAT $500! would love to use this for bathroom upgrades!
kim l says
Gimme that $500!!
I would love to give my husband the workroom of his dreams!!
juliana finch says
My fiance and I are moving into our first house this month!
I’m painting literally every room in the house so I could definitely use the card to put a dent in that project. :)
Keep up the great work, Happy Blogaversary!
Katie says
GIMME THAT $500!
There’s the small matter of whipping an original 1920’s kitchen into modern-day shape — while maintaining period touches, obvi. I think $500 would make a dent in that.
(By the way, I love your blog. This is my first comment posting, but I’ve been reading every day for a month or so now and just recently finished working my way through the backlogs. Congrats on two years and thanks for all your hard work!)
Abby says
Gimme that $500!
I would use it to redo our ugly basement bathroom. I repainted and refreshened but the vanity needs to be replaced!
Jessica says
GIMME THAT $500!
We are about to start our desperately needed gutter installation and that card would definitely help.
mrs. bonura says
give me that $500!!!
we have an offer on a house at this moment… waiting patiently for that final approval. this $500 could help us with new paint, some flowers for the front and shelving for the garage.
happy two year blogiversary!!!
Maureen says
GIMME THAT $500!
Oh pretty please??
I would love to use that money for some much needed shelving and closet help.
Erin Shimp says
Gimmee that $500!!!!
We have some young house love going on too, but we are both teachers so our love is moving a little slower than yours. Taht 500 will help us organize our closet or be part of new counter tops!!
Amy says
GIMME THAT $500!
My husband and I are working on remodeling our first home. Our kitchen is an absolute disaster, and that’s where we could really use the money.
Sarah says
GIMME THAT $500
My husband is drooling over a table saw! and many other tools!
Joyce Nagy says
GIMME THAT $500!!
[I would love to use that $500 on so many things. My husband and I just purchased a house a few months ago and it’s a blank slate! We’d love to get started on our backyard and add some pavers. Right now its just a plain square fenced in dirt yard.]
Alison says
Gimme that $500!
We would purchase tools to help us with many projects and to loan them out to my sister for her money pit!
Kelly says
Gimme that $500! Please?
I’d start with some cool outdoor furniture, maybe some paint, ahh the possibilities are endless…
Lauren says
Gimme that $500!
We would love to give this as a surprise gift for my husband. He has some power tools in mind!
Michelle says
Gimme that $500!
We’re in the process of selling/buying, not to mention a little one on the way so needless to say, TONS of things we could use it for!
Tara M. says
GIMME THAT $500!
We would love to paint our living room and bedroom!
Raymond Jeremy Nagy says
GIMME THAT $500!!
[I’d use it on my backyard, which right now is a blank slate!]
micha b says
GIMME THAT $500!
Holy moly that is awesome. I’m buying a house finally after 4 years living with my parents (as a single mom) and this would be amazing!!
Steph says
Gimme that 500!
Happy Blogiversary Youngsters!
What would I buy? Hmm… a chandelier, a Dyson handheld vacuum… do they sell heated towel racks? haha
Brooke says
“Gimme that $500”
We’d use it to finish up the living and kitchen rooms. Glass tile back splash, trim and finishes above the cabinets, and new baseboards. I’m sure my husband would manage throwing a tool in there!
Josh says
Gimme that $500!
James Grove says
GIMME THAT $500!!! My wife would LOVE me if I won this for her…but I will not love the “honey do” list…
Jill says
GIMME THAT $500!
Oh man, where do I start? Window coverings? Paint? Lighting? The list goes on and on!
Happy Blogiversary!
Christin says
GIMME THAT $500
We are purchasing a new home by the end of the month and it needs a lot of upgrades to get it move-in ready. I would use the giftcard towards the new appliances that we will need to buy!
Evie L. says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
Larry says
“Gimmee that $500”
That would sure come in handy for some fireplace re-vamping materials! Thanks!
Emily says
Gimme that $500!
I would finish all the little projects we’ve started but never quite completed.
CJ says
Gimme that $500! I’ve been eyeing a really nice table saw for over a year now. Think of all of the fun things I could do with a table saw! :)
jennifer says
gimme that $500!
Christine B says
GIMME THAT $500
I’m in the middle of painting all the rooms, so I’d spend it on paint. Then on a bigger washer/dryer as I have a tiny duo thing that takes forever to do laundry for my family.
kay says
GIMME THAT $500
the money would go a long way to walling off our front room and turning it into a bedroom
Stacey says
Gimme that $500!
First, happy blogiversary. I love your blog. I would totally use this to get the last few things in my kitchen remodel. And whatever is leftover would be used to start the bathroom remodel that hubby jumpstarted when he decided it was a “brilliant” idea to clean the tile and grout with muriatic acid. It cleaned it alright, and corroded all my beautiful fixtures and almost put hubby in the ER. Let me be the first to tell everyone – Don’t try this!
Alison says
Gimme that $500!
There is so much I would love to do with that money — paint, replace a couple of ceiling fans, work on the kitchen, etc.
Congratulations on 2 years!
Robyn says
GIMME THAT $500!
Since my husband and I just purchased our first house, this Lowe’s gift card would definitely come in handy! Happy Blogiversary! :)
Kristin Sullivan says
GIMME THAT $500.
I’d love to use this to get new tile flooring for our kitchen and laundry area. We have icky, mismatched linoleum that I’m dying to replace.
patti says
“GIMME THAT $500?
oh my…we could really use this for our kitchen. we are in the midst of very slowly tackling a remodel (money of course is always the issue.) we need new lighting so we don’t have exposed fluorescent shop lights on our ceiling. i hope i win…i hope i hope i hope!!! :)
Katia says
Gimme that $500!
I could use the money to refinish my aging and sad hardwood floors. And to repaint my radiators properly (paint is all cracked and gross). And to start thinking about repainting my walls. Woo!
Ashley says
“GIMME THAT $500? oh i can just smell the materials we’d use to give our tiny front yard some curb appeal!
Zan says
Gimme that $500.
Paint & supplies for us to paint the outside of the house OR attic insulation OR a new lawn mower
Andrea says
Gimme that $500!
We are in need of new carpets and a new dryer – we’d put it towards that and then simply pray that we win the lottery to pay for the rest.
Lisa says
“Gimmee that $500”
Wow…$500?? Where do I begin? Bathroom…Kitchen…living room…master bedroom??? There is sooo much to do!
Lauren M. says
GIMME THAT $500
I’d use it to buy new patio furniture for our new house (this Friday!) so we could enjoy a picnic with all our family!
Jennifer P says
“GIMME THAT $500? There are way too many ideas to pick one project!!
Caroline S says
GIMME THAT $500