***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.
Laura says
Gimme that $500!!!
I would L-O-V-E a new QUIET dishwasher! Our current (20-year-old) one sounds like a rocket taking off when the wash cycle starts!
colleen says
GIMME THAT $500………….I would use towards a kitchen makeover. Thanks so much.
Babs says
Gimme that $500! This lady needs to move on from the 80s flooring in her kitchen! :)
Leyla says
Gimme that $500! We just had a baby and are shopping for a new home. This would definitely come in handy in so many ways…
Brittney says
GIMME THAT $500!
We are getting ready to close on our first house and we have to buy a refrigerator. Oh how nice it would be for that refrigerator to be $500 less. We also need mirrors, towel bars, and blinds for the whole house. Since Lowe’s is the only home improvement store in town they will be getting our business (that and they are awesome and give a 10% military discount which we reaaalllyyy appreciate!). How great it would be to get a $500 jump start on everything! Thanks YHL and Lowe’s!
Daniel Johnson says
GIMME THAT $500
We would use the money to spruce up the backyard, mabye pavers and new plants.
Katie M says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!
Where to begin…We could use the money towards materials for a deck or a new kitchen faucet or towards a new bathroom vanity…the list goes on and on…
montanna says
“GIMME THAT $500” Our front yard does not compliment our home, we’ve almost been cited numerous times from the city for the overgrown vegetation. And, it’s not that we don’t try to grow grass, we’ve just some how have the worst soil known to man. We are dying for anything but dead grass!
Rebecca P says
GIMME THAT $500!!!! Please!!!!
I would use the money to replace gold “stuff” all over my home: door knobs, light fixtures, ceiling fans, etc! I’m so sick of the GOLD!
Krista says
GIMME THAT $500
We need new ceiling fans in a big way! Also, we our patio is in serious need of pretty-ing up and organizing.
ColleenSwerb says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!
Man, the places that $500 could go in our humble abode. Most likely it would go towards hardwood floors for the upstairs. *swoon*! If I had my way, it would go towards either our kitchen makeover, or the master bathroom redo. Either way, man oh man would that be nice.
Have a great night you two! Looking forward to another year of young house lovin’!! :)
Anita S says
GIMME THAT $500!! My husband and I just bought a house… we turned our *sweet* portable dishwasher on this past weekend, we walked away and 10 minutes later we discovered a flood in our kitchen. So.. I’d buy a dishwasher. A beautiful, stainless front, not at all portable dishwasher. Please.. and thanks!
Glennis says
Gimme that $500!
We just bought a new apartment, and while it is a huge blessing, it would be great to have more storage space! Would love to create some storage system in our bedroom :-)
Carol from Indian Springs says
“GIMME THAT $500?
Wow! I’d start with some new light fixtures to replace the brass ones in the hallway and entry. Then beadboard for some projects in the basement or Maybe, just Maybe I would blow it all on a wonderful table saw!!!! I’ve always wanted one so this would be perfect! OK, now I’m daydreaming about what I could spent that moola on; I’m sure I’ll come up with about $1500 worth of things to spend the $500 on but that is OK.
Julia Harts the Man says
GIMME THAT 500!
We very badly need new plants and trees for our brand new yard…and I hear you can plant stuff even in the fall!
Linda says
GIMME THAT $500!
I would use the money to update my kitchen cabinets!
Sam says
GIMME THAT $500
Oh my goodness, what I wouldn’t give for this gift card! My boyfriend and I recently purchased our first home and boy is it a fixer-upper. We have so many major projects in our future, this $500 would be so helpful! We’re already pushing our budget limits as it is, so every little bit helps!
I can imagine this going towards kitchen gadgets and tiling, bathroom fixtures, paint for every wall of our house. As I said…we’re doing some major remodeling so really this $500 has a ton of potential! We’d be sure to send you some before and afters to see where exactly the money went.
Love you guys and love you for caring enough about your readers to give away such awesome prizes!
sheley says
GIMME THAT $500! Oh, so many, many projects!
Chris says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
Wow, there are so many little projects that money could go towards or big projects too. An attic fan is much needed and a few stylish ceiling fans would be great too.
Lindsey says
GIMME THAT $500!! :o)
We would be putting it towards several ongoing projects… plants for our front yard, paint, and new lighting for our bathrooms and entry way. :o)
Lauren says
GIMME THAT $500!
Oh man… so many ideas – top ones would be working on our master bathroom or putting in a new patio in the backyard.
Joe says
GIMME THAT $500
Wife and I would love a new bathroom vanity and sink setup or some gutter guard for the house with the upcoming leaf falling season.
Mark says
GIMME THAT $500!
I would give the gift card to my sister who purchased her first home last year and is trying to do some updates!
Angela Brown says
GIMME THAT $500!
I mean Please may I have it? :)
shevon says
GIMME THAT $500 !
I got tile to buy lol
Maggie W says
GIMME THAT $500
PRETTY PRETTY PLEASE…
We just moved into our first home 6 months ago and our bathroom is in desperate need of an overhaul. It is a 1929 Tudor with only one bath… a bath that needs major work! We are hoping to install white hex tile, a new vanity, and a new crisp white vessel sink!!
Erin says
“GIMME THAT $500? Congrats on your 2 year blogiversary! I could spend $500 at Lowes on drywall or new flooring for our basement. The only downside is starting another $500 project! Maybe I’d just put it towards a new fridge- no work required!
Melissa says
Gimme that $500!!
I could really use an outdoor grill. I’ve never had one and as a desert dweller we’re coming out of summer (way too hot to grill) into fall when the weather is just perfect for grilling. I could also use some new carpeting, and the $500 would go a long in helping with that too.
Krista G. says
GIMME that $500! I think the next project on the list is to either replace our front door with a cool, solid-wood, glass-insert model – OR! jazz up the front yard with some plantings – OR! replace the kitchen countertops -OR! add crown molding to the entire house – OR!….
Stephanie S says
GIMME THAT $500!
New carpet in the den (you don’t want to know about the mystery stain) and paint for my old panelling!
Sarah S says
GIMME THAT $500!!
OMG THE THINGS I COULD BUY!!
Amanda says
GIMME THAT $500. I would love to use the gift card toward our kitchen renovation we are planning!
Michele says
GIMME THAT $500
We need a lawn mower!
cristi says
gimme that $500!
{i would use it on creating a new paver patio like you guys did!}
Erica says
GIMME THAT $500! Next on our re-do list: painting the outside of our house. It is desperately in need of a refresher.
Jill says
GIMME THAT $500
Need some organization in my messy garage!
Astie says
GIMME THAT $500
I don’t normally let myself “dream” too much about spending that much at Lowes…but we could definitely use some organizing gear around our place!
Matthew says
GIMME THAT $500 and I will finally get the bathrooms updated!
kt mats says
holy schmoly!!!
please gimme that $500! Momma needs a new dishwasher and under the cabinet lighting!!!
wheeee!! (lowe’s is so much cleaner and better than home depot, but that’s just between you and me….and all the thousands of ppl who could be reading this:)
Dani Schneider says
Gimme that $500! I’d like to use the money for a new water heater. =)
Eric says
GIMME THAT $500!
Paint, paint and more paint.
Linda W. says
Gimme that $500!!!!!
With fall here, the leaves will be a blowin’! First up would be a blower to round them up. Also, our house is on the market, so this gift card would certainly come in handy. Thanks for the great giveaway. Love your blog!
Pete says
GIMME THAT $500! We need a new furnace!!!
Korie says
GIMME THAT $500!
…please :D
My hubby and I are just about to purchase our first home (after a year of living in his parents’ back bedroom!!) and some pretty paint would be great for making it ours!
P.S. you guys are awesome! ;)
Ashley Rich says
Gimme that $500!!
I would love to paint EVERYTHING in my house. Especially re-do my cabinets.
julie K says
GIMME THAT $500
Having just moved that $500 would be WAYYYYYYY nice. We’d love to clean up the grout in our 1930’s kitchen and bathroom (scary) and to get curtains for our bedroom that faces a very busy street would just be fantastic!!
Ooooh this is so exciting. I hope the winner shares with us whatever they do with the winnings!
Powered by Tofu says
GIMME THAT $500!
I would use it for future appliances! :)
Cameron says
GIMME THAT $500
I would use the $500 to do some much needed curb appeal updates
MaryAZ says
Gimme that $500!
Our new house is awesome!… Except, the back yard is a mud pit with all the rain we are having. We are planning on putting in a deck & brick patio W/ a fireplace/firepit….500 would be a good start!
Becky says
“GIMME THAT $500!”
Wow, I never win anything but…if I did we need new flooring in our living room and kitchen, a new kitchen faucet, countertops, and we are running out of space so we could start on that basement.