***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.
matt says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!!!!!!
Gutting a bathroom, need I say more?
Robyn Chamberlain says
GIMME THAT $500
would put it towards our new office area.
melissa zeiger says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
with 500 dollars i could buy 4 new and effecient windows for our super drafty house!!!
jeffrey bunch says
GIMME THAT $500
Would help finsh finishing the basement!
Barbara says
Gimme that $500!!!
I would absolutely redo the floors in our kitchen and morning room.
michelle says
Gimme That $500!
We could use the giftcard towards master bathroom upgrades! :)
Diane says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
Wow – what a prize! I was just at Lowes yesterday and saw lots of great things. I would buy a lot of paint – tons of rooms that need the attention. My yard needs help so mulch, grass seed, and fertilizer would go in the cart too. Congrats on your anniversary!!
Beth says
GIMME THAT $500
We’ve been slowly redoing each of the rooms in the house and I’m ready to start on the basement! This would definitely help!
Jennifer says
GIMME THAT $500!
I would use that money to redo our kitchen which is in desperate need of a face lift! I could get the paint, hardware, light fixtures, and a rug!
Laura Howard says
GIMME THAT $500!
My husband and I just bought our first house and the backyard if HUGE, plus there’s a swimming pool. Right now, there is no grass and all of the plants are dying. We just drew out our plan for the backyard and $500 would put us that much closer!
Jeanne says
GIMME that $500. We would purchase new ceiling fans and light fixtures. Thanks for this opportunity.
Susan says
“Gimmee that $500”
I would put that towards either carpet for my bedrooms or wood flooring for my family room.
Melissa Hammond says
GIMME THAT $500. …..please!! :)
Would love to put it toward a great patio out back!
Nicole says
GIMME THAT $500!
That money would definitely go towards a new microwave, paint, and hardware for our new house. When I say new microwave, I should really reference just A microwave in general. We just moved a couple of months ago, and we’re still functioning without one. This would DEFINITELY come in handy!
Jennifer Prince says
GIMME THAT $500!
Oh the things I could buy!!! I would definetly start with the fancy shelves I have been eyeing for my living room. I’d also likely put the rest towards a new energy efficent washer and dryer!
Happy Blogiversary!
KVB says
GIMMEE THAT $500!!! We need new floors!!! Pergo, hopefully!!! This would be so, so, so helpful!!!
Dawn says
GIMME that $500 so I can put it towards new carpet for my bedroom so my boyfriend doesn’t have to die from respiratory illness due to the fact that the carpet appears to be the original 1980 carpet (it actually has a patched areas that the cats love to use as a toy so that the patch ends up across the room somehow).
EvY says
GIMME THAT $500
window seat. or banquette.
Jackie D. says
“GIMME THAT $500?
Kitchen makeover for our brand new first home.
Jim says
GIMME THAT $500!!
My wife and I would love to replace the kitchen (original) in our home built circa 1927! This would be a great supplement to our “kitchen fund”!
Melissa says
Gimme that $500!!!!!
We would finish the landscaping project in our yard and by a lamppost!!
Tara says
GIMME THAT $500
Holy crap is right. I would LOVE to re-do my living room with paint or my guest bedroom or both. wow! so much can do with it. mayb put it to an energy efficent washer dryer. I am not sure.
Danielle says
GIMME THAT $500!!
I just bought a new house..and it’s over 100 years old!
laura says
gimme that $500!!!!
angela says
GIMME THAT $500!!
This is one of the best prizes ever!! I would love to redo our kitchen floor!! The previous owners just about tore it to shreds! Don’t ask me how they managed to do that, looks like they used the floor as a cutting board!! Who does that??
Megan says
GIMME THAT $500 for a new washer (and heck, part of a new dryer)! I’ve been eyeing a GE set for months and have been waiting for the opportunity to pounce!
Pat says
GIMME THAT $500!! I would use the gift card to take the popcorn texturing off my ceiling in the basement and repaint.
Jill says
Gimme That $500!!
Just built a new house – Lowe’s has been our new best friend! Still need window blinds, landscaping and rugs. I swear it never ends!
Erin says
GIMME THAT $500!!
Paint, paint, and paint!
elizabeth says
GIMME THAT $500 – i need a new dishwasher!!!
Erin says
GIMME THAT $500!
Oh my, we have a landscaping project that we ran out of money for. It would be so nice to finish it up!
Kyle D. says
“GIMME THAT $500?
New shower and tiling for bathroom
Holly Hensarling says
GIMME THAT $500!!
1. Crown molding in three rooms – we already have it picked out at Lowe’s!
2. Hardware for our kitchen and bathroom cabinetry!!
3. Cleaning up our landscaping!!
jason says
gimme that $500!!!
Rebecca says
GIMME THAT $500
I’d use the $500 to repaint out living/dining room, finish up the restoration process on the credenza I turned into a litter box hider for our cat, and repair the laminate on the Saarinen tulip table I’m restoring.
fingers crossed!
Laura says
Gimme that $500!!
so exciting! i would build brand new custom bookshelves… well,not me, but my handy bf! :)
Lacey says
GIMME THAT $500! Right now, please (?) We would totally snuggle with it, love it, and then spend it on stone pavers for our side yard path we have been “working on” all summer…meaning we cleared and prepped, but that is about it so far.
Kristin says
GIMME THAT $500!
We just moved into a new house – – well new to us. We have 2 bathrooms which are straight out of 1955, the year our house was built.
CEM says
GIMME THAT $500!
Elizabeth says
GIMME THAT $500
I would love to do a master bedroom redo!!!!!
Heather says
GIMME THAT $500
My husband called me at work this morning to tell me our basement flooded(we live in Atlanta… things are getting crazy here) :(
We’d use the money to deal with that and if there is anything left over, we need some new bathroom vanities like nobodies business!
laura says
give me that $500!
jennifer says
GIMME THAT $500!
which to pick first:
1. money towards new kitchen countertops
2. a mini bathroom redo
3. anything else my home improvement heart desires
Katie says
GIMME THAT $500! We need/want a lot, but this would probably go toward gardening things.
Carmen says
GIMME THAT $500!
I’d love to use that card to jump start our guest bathroom project. Plus, the contest ends on my birthday…hint, hint!
Tee says
GIMME THAT $500!
The possibilities are endless. I believe we would begin with using the card towards a new energy efficient dryer. I can hardly wait.
Erin says
GIMME THAT $500!
The winnings would be used for our attic reno. It’s livable now, but a new floor, some drywall patching and a nice coat of paint could make it the perfect playroom for our little man.
Alicia Spilde says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
My husband and I need to finish our main bathroom redo. We have everything completed… except for the vanity top! We have been trying to save up for it but life keeps getting in the way!
laura says
give me that $500!!
Kolby Kontz says
GIMME THAT $500!
HAPPY BLOGIVERSARY!