***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.
natalie says
GIMMIE THAT $500!!!
I’d love the change out our low grade builder quality carpet/vinyl floors to a more sophisticated flooring (maybe bamboo and travertine…) I also can’t stand our builder grade light fixtures, esp. our dining “chandelier” that lacks any style! Hmmm… the possibilities are endless!
Happy Blogiversary. Love you guys!
Tamra S says
GIMME THAT $500
Paint! Paint! Paint! I have an entire house that could use paint . . .er . . wait. . . I do have to replace my kitchen tile–I have 14 that are cracked . . . oh, I know! I also need to replace the carpet that the dog we were dog sitting tried to dig his way out. . . oh! so many options!! Cross my fingers. . .
Katie says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
I would get paint and the supplies to make a headboard. We also could really use a new lawn mower. I could go on and on……
Laura says
GIMME THAT $500!
Great prize! I’ll be using that towards the finishing of our half-done basement! I can’t wait for this project to be complete!
Stephanie ("Mrs.BigTime") says
“GIMME THAT $500!”
I love me some Lowe’s! I desperately need some paint and lighting to turn my boring bedroom into a relaxing, romantic retreat. Please, please, please pick me!!
Shelly says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
Travis says
GIMME THAT $500
I think I would buy some tools for all the projects I want to do, but my wife will probably talk me into letting her use part of it.
shanshan says
I will be moivng to US early next year!
get married, start a family. build a new nest.and go shopping at Lowe’s!!! so, please:
GIMME THAT $500
Tariq says
GIMME THAT $500
$500 can buy so many little things needed around the house :)
Sarah says
GIMME THAT $500
We just bought a new house and definitely need to paint and repair the windows and doors.
Nutmegs says
GIMME THAT $500!!
I would love to spend it on a new barbecue or to pay for materials for a new deck on our house!
Amanda says
Gimmie that $500!…My kitchen needs sooo much help!
Abbey M says
Gimme that $500!
We would love to use this money to buy some great balcony furniture or maybe one of those awesome air purifiers that you mentioned.
Happy Blogiversary!
Laura Van Weelden says
“GIMME THAT $500? As a teacher 500 dollars would go a Looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooog way! Holding my breath and keeping my fingers crossed!
Laura Van Weelden
Janelle says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We’ve gotta redo the ceiling in our basement, and put insulation in the walls, which means taking all the wainscoating off, tearing open the walls, redoing the drywall, repainting, and putting the wainscoating back up again. And repainting it. Or maybe we’ll use it for the bathroom next spring. Or maybe the kitchen the following spring. But probably not.
Abby says
GIMME THAT $500!
We just purchased a new home and we would love to use it to paint the bedrooms in the house!
kelly says
I would start one of my bathroom remodels!
Shawn says
GIMME that $500!
We would use the money towards our master bathroom!
Tamra Augostino says
GIMME THAT $500
Kiki says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
Our backyard needs a major overhaul – plants, sod, mulch, pretty planters, maybe a pergola…and I am dying to repaint nearly every surface in our house (it has been 4 and half years since we moved in – time to repaint again, right??)
Joshua Martin says
“GIMME THAT $500? I need somewhere to escape when DA BEARS come on….my wife was having a book talk during the game last night…the 500 dollars would go towards finishing the much needed MAN CAVE!
Josh Martin
ABBY says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
We would use that money to help with our MUCH NEEDED kitchen remodel.
Kat R. says
GIMME THAT $500!
Paint and accessories to mesh two lovebirds varying styles in their first place.
elisabeth says
GIMME THAT $500…
Kitchen needs some major help!
srah says
GIMME THAT $500!
Megan Stewart says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
Meghan says
Gimme that $500.!!!!
If I won the giftacard I would re-tile my bathroom. The old owners of my new house apparently didn’t know how to lay down tile correctly…
Tamra says
If I win the $500 – I’ll use it to purchase wood and sheetrock to finish the family room in our basement. Right now we have sheets hanging from the rafters to section out the room.
Paige W says
GIMME that $500!!!!
I’d love to use it to finish up my parent’s guest bedroom.
Brianne says
GIMME THAT $500!
We are about to start our kitchen reno and would LOVE $500 for it!!
Renn says
GIMME THAT 500
landscaping…oh i’m pumped!!
Megan Stewart says
I would use the $500 buck-a-roos for some closet re-vamps!! OK and maybe a small tool for the Hubby!
Emily says
Gimmie that $500! so many projects…possibly a pergula to cover our patio?
Leigh says
GIMME that $500!
Our new kitchen appliances went by the wayside when our mortgage broker underestimated our closing costs by a mere 2 grand – I would do a happy dance to buy a new gas range!
Cathy F. says
Gimmie that $500!!
We would totally get hopping on our kitchen… which is in need of a major facelift!
lindsey says
GIMME THAT $500!
Our laundry room is in DESPERATE need of a total redo!
Ashley says
“GIMME THAT $500?
We just moved to Minnesota.
It will be winter soon.
One word: SNOWBLOWER!
Thanks!
Price says
Gimme that $500!
Painting our entryway!
Rebecca says
GIMME THAT $500!
I think I would FINALLY put together an awesome kids playroom! Or maybe work on my master bedroom? SO much to do!
Amanda says
GIMME THAT $500!
It would most likely go towards the laundry room. It is a disaster! (By the way- any ideas or tips for a laundry room?)
Delayn says
“GIMME THAT $500”
$500 would go a long way when buying insulation for my home.
Congrats on your blogaversary!
Tina says
GIMME THAT $500!
I’d use it on new curtains, fixing up the bathroom (new faucets that are not bronze) and any money that is left would be spent on paint!!!
Tricia Jarvis says
New kitchen cabinets!
Debra says
Our kitchen needs serious help!!!
tiffany says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!
please please please! :) we would use the money for new lighting and flooring for our kitchen remodel!
Zed says
GIMME THAT $500!!
I would HAPPILY use that money to get fab lighting for our whole house.
Emily says
GIMME that $500
We just moved into a new house and would love to use the money for paint and furniture for the screened porch.
Elizabeth says
GIMME that $500! I would buy my husband all the new light fixtures that his little heart desires! He has conquered his fear of working with “the live wire” and now likes to illuminate EVERYTHING!
Mary says
GIMME that $500!!! :)
WOW, I am still speechless. . . Ohhhh the possibilities!
danielle says
GIMME THAT $500
oh goodness. I can think of a million things!
Probably high on our list is finishing up the bedroom on the second story of the house and putting a bathroom up there.
love the blog!