***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.
Jimi says
GIMME THAT $500!
or not. whatever. or give me a job :). I’ll prolly get some yard work products.
Stephanie L. says
GIMME THAT $500!
We have terrible, old, gross floors in our kitchen, and my husband & I would LOVE to use this money for new tile to re-do our floors.
Karissa says
GIMME THAT $500! I’d spruce up my landscaping, buy some shelving, and let my hubby get a new power tool
Elizabeth says
GIMME THAT $500
No seriously. Endless possibilities!
Paula says
GIMME THAT $500! Right now our upstairs is just subfloor. I need new carpet! And new decking. Badly! LOL. I could go on, but those are the two worse things right now!
Melissa S. says
GIMME THAT $500
We would buy some trees and shrubs to replace some dead ones we had to take down. Thanks!
Brianne says
GIMME THAT $500!
We’ve been longing to replace our living room carpet and put wood floors in the dining room for months!?
Ginny says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
We’ve had a gutted powder-room for 2.5 years. YEARS. It’s the next item on our very, very long to-do list.
Love the blog!
Katie G says
Gimme that $500!!
I would run right for a new washing machine since ours is currently making some not-so-encouraging noises mid-cycle, but I’d have to fight my boyfriend over his dream of a shiny new grill.
doahleigh says
GIMME THAT $500!
I don’t even know what I would spend it on. So many things! Our apartment could use a little sprucing and some serious organization. I’d just go shopping and go crazy!
K. Marshall says
GIMME THAT $500! My house could definitely use a new modern-looking bathroom cabinet and sink.
JaimeM says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
Hmmm, definitely would be put towards either the guest bath re-do or possibly towards a deck for the backyard. :)
Becky says
Gimme that $500 …. please :)
I’d put it toward my dream refrigerator. One that would fit stuff in it and be efficient to save me some real green. I’m easy.
Sara says
Gimme the $500!
We have a bathroom remodel planned in the next few months, so the $500 would really help out there to pay for a new vanity and tile for the floors.
stevie says
GIMME THAT $500
and I will adopt a new stainless steel dishwasher.
Karen says
Wow – absolutely a new kitchen floor.
steph says
GIMME THAT $500…we’ll use it to contribute to the cost of a new half bath for our 100-year-old house.
Amanda says
GIMME THAT $500! My new house needs lots of Lowe’s!
michele says
GIMME THAT $500!
We need new windows!!!
Jackie says
GIMME THAT $500…I am down grading to a smaller apartment with 4 kids so I would probably buy all sorts of organizational items to keep things tidy.
Lauren G. says
GIMME THAT $500
A disposal and the stuff to refinish a chair (It needs some serious work) Maybe some shelving for the garage too!
Kristen says
GIMME THAT $500!
I’m moving to a new apartment in New York City and I want to build a reading nook in the spare closet. I also want to build a wooden headboard!
Thanks for all the great posts!
Sydney says
GIMME THAT $500
I am going to be moving in the near future so I imagine there will be much renovating happening. Plus that air purifier is looking might fine!
YOU BOTH ROCK!
Christina L. says
“GIMME THAT $500?
First and foremost I would buy blinds that are much needed! After that, some new bathroom faucets would be great.
Thanks so much for the great giveaway and happy blogiversary!
Heather says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!
I would use the $500 to fix the hole in my kitchen where a busted water pipe blew out the wall. It’s just not a nice addition to our dining space, I’m sure you can understand.
Rekha says
GIMME THAT $500! I would spend on our centralized heater which need to be repaired/replaced as the winter is approaching. By the way we live in Illinois.
jamie says
GIMME THAT $500!
Would love to put that towards new counter tops!
Katie says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!
Wow, what a generous prize! I desperately need new flooring on our main level – 2 little kids and 3 dogs have done some serious damage to our existing stuff… How fun would that be!!!
mandy p says
GIMME THAT $500!
Wow, I could do sooo much around here with $500!!
Stephany says
GIMME THAT $500!
There is no end to projects in my 125 year old house!
Leslie J says
GIMME THAT $500!
We’ve been working hard on the rest of our house (there was a lot of 70’s wallpaper to come down when we bought it) but our little half bathroom on the 1st floor has been neglected. I’d love to get a smaller sink, some paint, and a new closed door for it. I’m crossing my fingers!
Nakiya says
GIMME THAT $500!
I would use it towards organizing our utility room – that place is a MESS and is in serious need of tool boxes and other storage contraptions!
Thanks, and Happy Blogiversary!
Reba says
Gimme that $500! We’re dying to replace the nasty, cracked vinyl liner in our bathroom with actual tile!
Carrie says
“Gimme that $500!”
The options are endless!
Carrie Allin says
GIMMEE THAT $500!
Jen says
‘GIMME ME THAT $500’
We are restoring my Great-Grandma’s Victorian house that was built in the late 1890 so anything helps out!
Vonda says
GIMME THAT $500!
Seriously, most of our projects are at a standstill due to a dead cordless drill and NO circular saw — there’s the start of the $500 spending binge! Then, let the games (or projects shall I say) begin!!!
Melissa Wellington says
GIMME THAT $500!
Definitely a backsplash for the kitchen and the rest would go toward new countertops!
Jennifer Jones says
GIMME THAT $500!
I would update all the trim and doors on our main floor, and tile the bathrooms!!!
Scot LeVan says
I would use it to replace the cracked sink in the master bath and to repair the tile in the master bathroom shower. Possibly some new flooring and paint as well.
Rick says
Gimme that $500!!
So our dogs can have a nice fenced in yard!
Sean R says
GIMME THAT $500 Maybe my wife will get those hardwood floors she’s been dreaming about, or we’ll get that hard to reach skylight painted.
Kendall Goslee says
GIMME THAT $500
My fiancee and I would LOVE to redo out bedroom. The bedroom is one of the last rooms that need to be fixed up. We snagged some uber cool mid-century danish furniture a couple months ago and it has inspired SO many new decorating ideas. New paint, blinds, lighting fixtures, closet organizers and hardware are desperately needed! We still have all the originals from the 70’s! I love vintage, but sometimes it’s nice to buy something new.
Mike says
GIMME THAT $500!
My wife says kitchen stuff, but if I win, it’s a grill and some power tools!!
Marc says
GIMME THAT $500, please.
If the house we recently purchased has any drawbacks, it’s a lack of cabinet space in the kitchen/breakfast area. $500 would be a serious dent in a small re-org of cabinets and adding a simple desk from matching cabinets in the breakfast area. Pics of the before and after would no doubt make it back to this website! :)
Kelly says
GIMME THAT $500 – Our house was built in 1920. There are endless projects to tackle.
Sharon says
GIMME THAT $500!!! PLEASE! I would use it to replace the horrid BLACK countertops in my kitchen. I mean, really – BLACK?!?!
Colleen says
GIMME that $500!
Update our kitchen, stainless steel appliances, new countertops, hardware….
Yvette Sharpnack says
GIMME THAT $500!!! WOWZA!!! We desperately need to rip out the stupid carpet out of our ywo bathrooms upstairs and put in some lovely tile. Who puts carpet in a bathroom, anyway?! GROSS!
angela says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We have a “house projects list” posted in our office, so the $500 would go towards a number of things… such as: making a built-in out of a huge, pointless closet in our master bedroom; staining our new fence; organizing the garage so we can actually (!) get two cars in it, and the list goes on!