***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.
Bonnie Fox says
GIMME THAT $500. We are definitely do-it-“yourselfers”. We desparately need to re-do our bathroom. The previous owners sprayed the BLUE tub white and now it is peeling. This $500 would seriously help!!!!
Sherry says
GIMME THAT $500
to put a new backsplash in our kitchen!
Shawn says
GIMME THAT $500!
Power tools. Lawn care. Thanks!
SJH says
GIMME THAT $500
We’re expecting our first baby in March, and we want to remodel the never-been-touched 1960s bathroom that our little one will use. It contains a *ew* linoleum floor and *double ew* vinyl baseboards. The tile has flecks of “gold” in it, as does the vanity. $500 would help pay for new tile, baseboards, and a beautiful new vanity! And maybe a baby bathtub, too :)
Lea says
GIMME THAT $500
We need new vanities for our bathroom. Our bathroom sink and vanity are oddly short. Apparently the trend in the mid-80s was short sinks, at least in our house, but we are ready to move on into the 2000’s and higher sinks!
Jessica Kielman says
GIMME THAT $500!
I would love to fix up my monogramming studio!
Mike and McGee says
Gimme that $500!!! We desperately need to finish remodeling our bathroom. Or at least finish the stuff we’ve started in there! Five hundred dollars are Lowe’s would help us finish refacing the vanity, DIY some spiffy concrete countertops, and add new sinks and faucets. We’re all about stretching each dollar as much as we can, and we think we can do ALL of that for under $500!
Lisa says
GIMME THAT $500
Wow, what I could do with a $500 Lowe’s gift card. I am in dire need of completing my bedroom so that it is a peaceful retreat. . . I would put in my long awaited closet doors, new flooring and add a few accessories to make it the relaxing space I need after a long day at the office and then home to taking care of the family. Ahh, I can almost see myself with a good book enjoying the serenity of the completed room now. . . GIMME that $500!!!
Katie says
GIMME THAT $500
I would work on redoing my bland, boring bedroom…perfect fall project!
Amanda O. says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
Working on buying that first home and would LOVE to put this toward the initial home expenses!
Kate says
GIMME THAT $500!
My bedroom needs a serious makeover!
Aimee says
GIMME THAT $500
My bathroom is in desparate need of a makeover! :-)
Jessica G. says
GIMME THAT $500
Its a tie between new carpet for the bedrooms or sprucing up our vanity area in the bathroom.
annelisa says
Gimmee that $500. I could totally rehaul my bathroom with this.
Laurie says
I actually live in an apartment, but my boyfriend and I are discussing tackling some yhl themed projects in his house…coupled with my dad’s employee discount at Lowes, this could really get us started…oh yeah –
GIMME THAT $500!!!!
lacey says
Please please please GIMME THAT $500!!
I want to fix up my house, maybe paint a room or maybe buy a new water heater (boooring, I know, but sadly necessary).
Jasper says
Gimme that $500 please!
We want to fix up our office or put a new lawn in!
tk says
GIMME THAT $500
new windows!! well a few of them at least
anna says
GIMME THAT $500! We bought a 100-year old fixer-upper and need everything from blinds to a garage door!
Jocelyne says
GIMME THAT $500!
Desperately wanting to retile the bathroom floor (somehow, out of date linoleum just isn’t cutting it) in order to FINALLY be finished redoing the main floor bathroom. The money would definitely be going towards that!
Clint says
Gimme that $500 please!!
We will put it towards re-doing our upstairs floors in our kids’ bedrooms!!
Laura C. says
GIMME THAT $500!
I am getting married in 3 weeks and have some unfinished projects to make my home hospitable to my new husband!
Courtney says
Gimme that $500!!!
Shopping spree!
Sarah says
“GIMME THAT $500?
Let’s see….blinds for baby boy’s room, microwave, tile for kitchen back splash, patio furniture and of course some potted mums for fall!
Kate P says
GIMME THAT $500!
We need to start our kitchen re-do!
Brandy Gronde says
GIMMIE THAT $500!! Please?? :-) We just bought our first house, close the end of October and would LOVE to make it ours with some special touches!!
Kim says
“Gimmee that $500”!
Paint, Paint, PAINT!! We moved into our new home last November, (on Thanksgiving Day no less)as well as taking in my Husband’s elderly Father and have not had a chance to start painting. We can’t wait to get started!!
Klarer says
Gimme that $500!
Chad says
GIMME THAT $500!
Sheila says
Gimme that $500
Not sure where to start!
Spurs says
“Gimme that $500” Por favor
Putting all my extra pennies into renovating house I just moved in to. Sure could use 50,000 more lincoln heads to help me.
Sitting here eating my PBJ, apple sauce, and a bottle of water (lunch on a budget).
Peace+love+house…annie
Stephanie Brown says
Gimme that $500!!!
Please :)
Sheila says
Gimme that $500
some new appliances :)
Nichole says
Gimmie that $500!!
We would put the money towards one of the maaannnyyy projects that are ongoing…maybe drywall, trim, paint, new stove, you name it, we probably could use it!!
Nichole says
I wish I could spell…
GIMME THAT $500!!
Susan Kelley says
GIMME THAT $500
We’re about to do a big remodel by adding a dormer to our second floor, but we still never finished up the details on the kitchen re-do we did when we bought the house 5 years ago: baseboards, lighting, thresholds, etc. It would be really nice to finish that up!
Jeanine W says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
So many things….like new iterior door knobs because mine are the lovely brass kind that are all scratched up.
Paula says
GIMME THAT $500!! (please)
I would so love some great power tools (a more powerful drill/screwdriver set would be great), and maybe an exciting barbecue, so I can indulge in my favorite cooking pastime, marinating… and grilling!
Chris & Steph says
Gimme that $500!
Would love to get a new rug!
chris says
Gimme that $500
New tools!!
Nicole says
GIMMIE THAT $500!! I just purchased my first house! :::dreaming of the dining table I could get with that money::::
Sarah W says
GIMME THAT $500!
I’ve got so many ideas! I think first up I’d get a table saw for my hubby and then probably some curtains to provide style (and privacy) to our happy home.
Jenni Johnson says
Gimme that $500! Just finished a bathroom remodel and need to accessorize…
Renata says
Gimme that $500! We would use it to spiff up our front yard – we are building a hogwire fence and landscaping for our fall project – Yay!
Joel says
GIMME THAT $500
Just purchased my first home and the yard needs major work!!
Megan says
GIMME THAT $500
My kitchen cabinets are in dire need of new paint!!
Suzie says
Gimme that 500!!
My husband could really use some new power tools.
Joel A. says
GIVE ME THAT $500.OO my wife has a long “honey do” list….so this will come in handy!!
Yulia says
Gimme that $500! I’d like new window treatments!
Allyson says
GIMME THAT $500!! I’d put it towards new flooring!