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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.
Jennifer says
GIMME THAT $500!
WOW! I’m in the middle of renovating an entire house from top to bottom (and documenting it all on my blog – inspired by you guys!) so $500 would be MUCH appreciated, and quickly used up I’m sure. The next room I’m going to tackle is the kitchen, so I’d probably start there with paint and new hardware :)
Congrats on two years guys! I can’t tell you how much I love your blog and how helpful it has been to me during this huge project!
Alicia says
GIMME THAT $500
I need some landscape lighting!!
jessica mckay says
GIMME THAT $500!!
wow…i can think of so many things to do with $500! Like updating our master bedroom with some paint, window treatments, and accessories. But i have to say that the $500 would actually go towards a riding lawnmower that my husband has been paintienly waiting for while we save up for it!
jo says
GIMME THAT $500…pretty please!
so funny to see your air purifier because that is EXACTLY what i would spend it on! i have been looking for a good one for my 6 month old baby boy’s room because, you know, as a first time mom i obsess about things like the quality of air in his nursery in the dead of winter when throwing open the windows isn’t really an option:)
Nicole says
GIMME THAT $500
Hoping to finish up our garage revamp! $500 could really go along way!
LaNa says
GIMME THAT $500!
Happy Blogiversary!
$500 at Lowe’s…what would I do? It’s a toss up between supplies for my basement makeover or a snow blower for the upcoming winter!
Cheers!
LaNa
Shannon Mc. says
GIMME THAT $500!
Seriously! Lots of paint and a re-do on our patio!
Nancy Y. says
GIMME THAT $500
We just moved so our lives fountain with projects to make things feel more like home. Right now the priority is to get the books off the floor with a DIY bookshelf and I’d love to have fun with an orbital jigsaw for this project.
Jennie says
GIMME THAT $500! I’d use it to replace a falling retaining wall.
Amanda says
GIMME THAT $500
(please<3)
Vicki T. says
GIMME THAT $500!
Our deck needs some serious maintenance and sprucing up so that’s where we’d spend the dough. We need to replace boards, scrub, powerwash and refinish that baby!
Rachael Sudlow says
GIMME THAT $500
we realllly need a lawnmower!
Jessica Barney says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
we are in the process of buying our first home and we would probably use that money for paint and new lighting accessories:)
grace g. says
GIMME that $500
to finally put down some hard wood floors rather than our disgusting carpet!
Brandi Newman says
GIMME THAT $500!
I just moved into my first condo. I have a million little things that need to be done!
Jannell says
GIMME THAT $500
We’re signing on a fixer-upper two family that’s already 1/2 under construction at the end of the week. We’ll be celebrating by pulling of the siding (well what’s still left of it) and deciding if we want to live in the 1/2 w/out floors/kitchen/bathroom or the 1/2 that needs the ceilings pulled and the walls knocked down! 500 would do wonders!
Brian D says
GIMME THAT $500
This is for new hardwood flooring.
AbbyW says
GIMME THAT $500!!! I think a better question is what WOULDN’T I spend the $500 on! Probably some paint, maybe some plants for the yard, some new light fixtures. Sky’s the limit! Ok actually, $500 is the limit. :)
Debbie says
GIMME THAT $500
Matthew Herbert says
GIMME THAT $500
we want to do some crown molding & outdoor lighting
Jon Ostojic says
GIMME THAT $500
Nancy says
Moving into a new place this month…have so many projects planned we would probably have to start with paint and then the possibilities are endless!
Shanza I. says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OMG! If we were to win the $500 Lowe’s Gift Card it would truly be a blessing! We just bought our first house about 1 1/2 years ago. It’s so exciting and wonderful to have our own home, however, the previous owners didn’t take good care of the home. The white walls have marks and scratches all over the house but we have yet to paint because we can’t afford it. Also, the tiles in the bathrooms upstairs are beginning to turn yellow (not sure why but it looks disgusting!) so we would replace the tiles. Lastly, the front yard looks horrible! I’m not quite sure what the previous owner did (or didn’t do) to the yard but there is barely grass and they covered dirt spots with mulch! So…paint, yard, and tile!
Thanks so much for this opportunity!
Melissa B says
GIMME THAT $500
I would put the money towards paint and lighting throughout my house
Carrie Manley says
GIMMIE THAT $500!
I would buy new paint for my bedroom and the kitchen. =)
Nancy says
GIMME THAT $500!!
Moving into a new place this month…have so many projects planned we would probably have to start with paint and then the possibilities are endless!
Obviously didn’t read the instructions I got a little too excited!!!
rachel halsey says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!!!!
Deborah says
GIMME THAT $500!!
Aja says
Gimme that $500 because we have run out of money on our house repairs and could really use it! LOL Congrats on your blogiversary!
Jessica C says
GIMME THAT $500!
We recently purchased our first house, a 100 year old bungalow. Our “to-do” list is huge! We would use the money to buy paint, an above-stove microwave, and new light fixtures.
Lynette says
GIMME THAT $500!!
I would use it for fixing to sell repairs.
Nicole says
GIMME THAT $500!!! My husband and I are in the process of buying our first house – our upcoming projects and ideas are endless! We are huge fans:-)
Alyssa says
GIMME THAT $500…
we are redoing our “master bath” aka the one we have to actually use everyday, which is currently in a total state of disrepair. This gift card would totally set us on the right track, as we are learning to be quite thrifty with our DIY projects. Thanks!
Suz says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
I would start by buying paint for my family room. From there I might replace the slider with french doors and then….the list goes on and on and on!
Kirstin says
GIMME THAT $500!!! That would be so helpful in our guest room makeover!!! :)
jennifer says
GIMME THAT $500 … I think I’d use it for tile and supplies to retile the shower and bathtub surround. It’s been on the list for a year and it’s time! The shower has a gross sliding track door and it’s that fiberglass molded thing with shelves that have rounded edges so anything you put on them falls off. So annoying! I can’t wait to rip it out and tile!
Diane Schnebly says
GIMME THAT $500
a toilet
Lianna says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
I’d use it on lots of paint and great lighting- I live in a Church Hill rowhouse that doesn’t get much natural light. All of my furniture would receive some nice finishing touches too, since most things are refurnished or in the process!
anthony santiago says
GIMME THAT $500
i would buy my wife a toilet, and a bathroom fan
Sarah says
GIMME THAT $500! Every penny would go towards replacing the icky, stained linoleum in our bathroom.
Wade says
GIMME THAT $500!
I would put it towards crown molding & painting!
Tesha says
Gimmie that $500!
I would definitely re-do our deck!
jacquie vg says
G I M M E T H A T $ 5 0 0 ! ! !
I wouldn’t even know where to start! There are so many projects we’d love to take on but haven’t had the funds to do so… But most of all I think I’d like to get a new microwave so that all our kitchen appliances would FINALLY match. :)
Hilary Taylor says
GIMMIE that $500! It would go a long way to the new front door and sidelight I’ve been eyeing to put the final touch on our curb appeal makeover that started with a major landscape and retaining wall overhaul and will end with new exterior paint colors in just a couple of weeks.
Adrianne says
GIMME THAT $500. Seriously…a new construction home for a first-time home buyer is daunting!!
Corrie says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
Getting married in January and could really use that while we are fixing up our townhouse!!
Molly says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!! PLEASE!!!!!
We are expecting our first baby in about a month & that money would help with all the last minute nursery fix ups…the closet, a custom bookshelf & so much more!!!
Katherine says
GIMME THAT $500! We would use it to spruce up our kitchen.
JulHannah says
Gimme that $500…our bathroom could use some updates (shower doors, sink, fixtures, lighting (hollywood bulbs went out in the ’90s).
Brenda says
“Gimme that $500!”
I’d replace my nasty worn carpeting in the livingroom.