***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.
lauren says
Gimme that $500!!!!
OOooh where would I start??!
Nichole says
Gimme That!
I would use it on my downstairs guest bath. New counter and faucet are badly needed.
Dianne says
“GIMME THAT $500″
It depends on who you ask. If it were up to me, we would re-do the upstairs bathroom (it’s the only room we didn’t touch when we renovated) and add some outdoor lighting. If it were up to my husband, it would be building materials for a new garage.
Katie says
GIMMIE THAT $500!!! Wow, where do I start.. now that the wedding is over it’s time to hit the ground running with house projects. I vote for a new bathroom (the gold accents must go), but new flooring would be awesome too.
Oh, what we could do with $500…..
Katie says
GIMME THAT $500! We just bought a new house so we have literally dozens of things we could use an extra $500 for- patio furniture is pretty close to the top of our list, though!
Tonia says
GIMME THAT $500! I would replace a few of the light fixtures in my house. Thanks YHL!
Mimi says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
CAN’T BELIEVE I’M THE FIRST ONE ENTERED, MAYBE THAT WILL BE LUCKY.
I see some wonderful new landscaping going on.
Claudia says
GIMME THAT 500!
I would love to paint and update some lighting fixtures in our house. Can’t wait!
Emily says
GIMME THAT $500!
I just purchased my first townhome – I close in November and have lots of projects I need to take on…namely making it more energy efficient and some bathroom upgrades.
Mira says
GIMME THAT $500 !
Cynda says
GIMME THAT $500!
All of my relatives and friends would love Christmas presents from Lowe’s and I would love having the $500 to Christmas shop with!
Heather says
GIMME THAT $500
Are you kidding me?! Seriously – $500?! We desperately need a new dishwasher, ours pooped out last week and the dishes are piling up!
Jenny says
Gimme that $500, Please! I need new windows!!
Annie says
Gimme that $500!! So much decorating needed and so little time…
Becky says
GIMME THAT $500!!
Megan says
GIMME THAT $500! A standing freezer for our garage. We live in a townhouse apartment and are blessed with a 1 1/2 car garage. Until someone invents a “1/2 car” I’ll be totally content outfitting the space with a standing freezer. I’d fill it to the top with homemade chili, red sauce, perhaps a quarter steer and enough boneless, skinless chicken breast to last until the ground thaws in April.
Grace says
GIMME that $500!!!! We could use it to help pay for patio stone for our backyard. Who knew that stone can be so expensive!
Alicia says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!!!!
Just moved into my first home two months ago and could easily spend that $500!!
Happy 2nd Blogiversay!
Tristina says
GIMME THAT $500
Light fixtures!!!
Kim Walker says
GIMME THAT $500!!!! We need new carpet. Our house has wood floors every where except for 3 bedrooms and after two very active boys it is to time replace the carpet!
Awesome giveaway!
Jen says
GIMME THAT $500! I would give it to my mom, she needs new appliances.
Tashia Doyle says
“Gimmie that $500” There are a million things I can think of for the house, but I think the first thing I would do would be putting in a new vanity and sink in our main bath. It really needs some work!!
Alicia says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
I would definitely be giving the money to my mom. She worked so hard as a single parent, I would love to be able to give her the $500 improvement money to make her life a little easier! Most likely options: bathroom floor tile, new dryer, new lawn mower, new snow blower.
Thanks YHL!!
Eugenie says
GIMME THAT $500! (Please!)
My husband and I have been dreaming of the perfect “bungalow yellow” to paint our dining room and living room. We can’t seem to find it, though. This would also help us remedy our sagging living room cieling.
I’ve had so much fun on your site. Thank you!
Tracy says
Gimme that $500!
What wouldn’t we do? My husband and I are moving into our first home on October 1st. We are so excited, because it was built in 1896 and has tons of character. However, it also needs a lot of work! So, if we had that $500 then I think we could use that towards the paint for different rooms or I might just put that straight towards the bathroom! I cannot wait to start working on each room!
Crystal says
GIMME THAT $500!!
Were turning our attic into a third bedroom in the spring and that $500 could be a HUGE start!
Lisa in Toledo says
GIMME THAT $500! We’re trying to update many things in our house including insulation. We need to get it done soon, winters in Ohio are pretty crazy!
Stephanie says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
There are so many things to get!! Definitely would love to get some new light fixtures/fans. Maybe new hardware and of course of landscaping stuff :) Projects projects projects!!
Julie says
Gimme That $500! I would finally, FINALLY be able to finish my bathroom. We only have one full bath in our house, and it is in dire straits.
Jenny says
Gimme that $500!
I have been just dreaming of giving my 1950’s kitchen a little remodel!
Laura S. says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Basement bath redo is where I would start with that money in my pocket at Lowe’s.
Kristi says
GIMME THAT $500! We bought our first house a year ago and our kitchen is in SERIOUS need of an update!! New floors, appliances, remodel, would be amazing!!!
Ashley says
Gimme that $500!
I would use the gift card to replace some of the light fixtures in my home. That are incredibly outdated and are really holding us back I think :) Or maybe we’d replace our faucet! Or maybe we’d tear out that awful carpet in our bathroom (!! I know!) and finally put down some more appropriate tile :)
You guys are the best!
Shyla C. says
Gimme that $500! We have millions of things to do! The biggest would be replace the horrible energy eating dishwasher!
Megan says
GIMME THAT $500! The kitchen needs some serious love!
Karrie says
Gimme that $500!!
Oh man, Lowes is awesome! I would have to say that we’d use it for a bathroom makeover. New vanity, mirror, flooring, lighting and fixtures. Fingers crossed!!!
Suzanne says
gimme that 500$! a new privacy fence!
Johanna says
Gimmee that $500 dollars! Oh boy. My husband and I just bought a 100 year old house with green shag carpeting throughout and a 35 year old kitchen. I could spend this in a blink of an eye. fingers (and toes) crossed!!
rena stefanidou says
GIMME THAT $500
we could use it to fix our bathroom!
Erin R. says
“GIMME THAT $500”
I would soooo use this 5oo clams to purchase blinds for my condo! We neeeeed custom blids for the large windows. Oh, oh, oh, and we could put plantation blinds on the smaller windows … {sigh}
Brittany H. says
GIMME THAT $500
finishing our deck project.
Rachel says
GIMME THAT $500! I would replace our washer and dryer with an energy efficient top loader.
Lauren says
GIMME THAT $500 – we would use it to purchase the stones to cover our patio slab!
Liz says
GIMME THAT 500!!!
OMG, my lowes list is too long to share… how about paint for my 50’s kitchen cabinets, new hardware and countertops – granite maybe?, new sink for the master bath, rugs for the BR & living room, some fall landscaping, a new mailbox…. wow, what a fab giveaway!
Kalyn says
GIMME THAT $500!
I need to install some shelving, and the rest would go to a new push mower or maybe a grill.
kat says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
Definitely our lawn – we need a COMPLETE overhaul.
Brittany B. says
GIMME THAT $500
I just moved into my first home and would love to treat my honey with a boat load of garage organization goodies. He has done so much for me and with me to help get the house ready and he deserves to have him “man area” spruced up.
[I could also use a new kitchen sink]
jennifer says
GIMME THAT $500
I would use it to do some landscaping. I have a huge burm (hill) that is like 60 degrees steep in our backyard and we would love to build some sort of retaining wall and plant some flowers. This would be a great head start!
Brittney says
GIMME THAT $500!
Jamie Lenee says
Gimme that $500!!! We (I) have so many things we could use that on!! New light fixtures in the living room, or put it toward a full bathroom reno coming in spring 2010, maybe some paint…the possibilities are endless!