***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.
Nate says
GIMME THAT $500
Our first anniversary is fast arriving, lady would like a new kitchen floor!!
Chloe says
GIMME THAT $500! I would use it on a new kitchen counter.
Sarah T says
GIMME THAT $500!
I’d definitely use the money on a bathroom redesign :)
Maghan Smethurst says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
I would also want to get the air purifier! Watch out allergy season! :)
Cassie says
“GIMME THAT $500?
My husband and I just bought our first house and it’s time to fix ‘er up! We’re starting by changing the PINK trim on the outside! After that it’ll be carpet-tackling the bedroom, which each have their very own color! I’m talking pink in the master, green in the office, and dark green WITH floral designs in the other guest room.
Needless to say it’s going to be a fun and BIG project!
S.I. says
GIMME THAT $500!!! Re-tiling our floors!
Shelby says
GIMME THAT $500! OMG, how many projects can I list? We have tons, and could use the cash on any of them. How about tearing up the destroyed carpet from our houses days as a bachelor pad. or to replace the used mower that we bought that doesn’t work (worked twice I think). or fixing our bathroom. or water damage done before we replaced the roof earlier this year.
Nikki says
Gimme that $500!! That fiver would go towards a mini-makeover of my bedroom…and a new toilet to replace the mint green one in my master bathroom.
Casey H says
“GIMME THAT $500” We are remodeling our kitchen, so the $500 would be a huge help.
Amanda says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!
We just bought a house and have so much to do still, and that money would really help us out!! Pick us this time, please!! :)
Becky says
Gimme that $500! I’d love to win! I’d use it in my kitchen, toward new appliances. I’d love a dishwasher that really washes. Or a fridge that really fridges. Thanks for the chance to win!! And happy blogiversary!!
Kelsey says
GIMME THAT $500! Please :)
My husband is in the military and we are picking orders soon. Hopefully heading back stateside to our first house. :) I could use $500 for paint, fixing up yard,and everything and anything that makes a first house a home. :)
Audra says
Gimme that $500! I could really use it to redo my kitchen. It still has faux wood countertops that are SO ugly and appliances that are older than me (and I’m 30!)
Tina says
GIMME THAT $500!
My living room carpet is trashed-I would love to replace it with hardwood. My living room is kinda large-so its a bit pricey-$500 wood certainly help!
Penny says
“GIMME THAT $500? I would buy a couple cool rugs for the hardwood floors in the living room and dining rooms that my husband so lovingly redid this summer.
Stephen says
“GIMME THAT $500?
Props on hitting the 2 year mark! If I win it’s time to finally re-do my living room floor, no more carpet stains!
Mandi says
“GIMME THAT $500!”
I’m getting married in March and my fiance’s loft (that I will be moving into once we’re married – woohoo!) has hardly any kitchen counter space. We’d LOVE to add an island to the kitchen!
Sean Newland says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
This would be awwwwwesome!
Audra says
Gimee that $500! Congrats on the anniversary!
\kph says
Gimme that $500!
Sarah says
GIMME THAT $500! I would use it to buy tile for our new kitchen renovation!
Amanda Gaither says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
PLEASE :) !!!
jkh says
Gimme that $500!! I’m in scotland living now but that money would do a world of difference to my parents and their ongoing diy projects !!
Lynn says
“GIMME THAT $500?
I’ve been wanting to plant my own garden for years. This would allow me to start my project.
Here’s hoping for fresh veggies in the spring!!!
Qenohrts says
Gimme, Gimme, Gimme (PLEASE) That $500!
Thanks so much for your site. Tons of inspiration. I would put the $ toward a new bathroom counter/sink. Haven’t had a working sink in the bathroom for over two years (our only bathroom, too).
Jamara says
GIMME THAT $500!
Hmmmm…let me count the ways I’d spend $500 at Lowes. Maybe hardwood floors in my downstairs. I’m working on making a new dining room table from an old farmhouse door, so a base for that would be great. Or a snowblower for my hubby since we got over 6 feet last winter. So fun!!
Karleigh says
“Gimme that $500. Our bathroom sink has a large crack in it! Luckily, it doesn’t leak, but it is still not pretty to look at! I would love a new counter!
Cathy says
GIMME THAT $500!
We’ve been needing a new washer and dryer!! and a dishwasher!!!
Lisa says
“GIMME THAT $500!”
We bought a fixer-upper, so each room of the house needs every bit of that $!
Britton church says
Gimmie that $500!!!!! Got a bathroom project starting very very soon!!!!
Elizabeth says
GIMME THAT $500
Too many projects to choose just one!
Stefanie F says
GIMMIE THAT $500
I so could use a new dryer. Ah just imagine! Dry clothes. :)
Sonya says
GIMME THAT $500! Please! :) I’d use it to update all of our bathroom fixtures (lighting, towel bars, mirrors, etc). If there was any left over after that I’d get a couple new garden tools and some shrubs for the yard.
Mary P. says
GIMME THAT $500 please!
Ben says
GIMME THAT $500 – power tools!
Brooke says
Gimme that $500
I think that I would spend the money to build a deck on the roof outside my bedroom. It’s just the perfect little spot for a deck – my bedroom has a door off the side and everything – we just need a floor and railings on the roof. And a cute little patio set of course! My finance proposed to me out there, with a promise that he would build me a deck someday… So I really want to do it so we always have the memory of our first house project together!
Amy says
GIMME THAT $500 (please and thank you!!)
We really want to screen in our back porch to make it a cat haven (so they can move out of the spare room and we can put another baby, god willing, in there!).
Laura says
GIMME THAT $500!
Our not-so-masterful master bathroom needs a makeover badly and $500 would really jumpstart the project!
Olivia F. says
GIMME THAT $500!
That money would go in updating our home with crown molding!
Cassandra says
GIMME THAT $500!!
It’s high time to re-do my kitchen cabinets! No more 1980’s look please!!!
Katie says
Gimme that $500!
A Dishwasher!
Elizabeth Flowers says
GIMME THAT $500!!! We would DEFINITELY use the gift card on our backyard. We’ve been in our home for 1.5 years and a backyard renovation is our deepest fixer longing….but $$ always seems to be scarce. So $500 would definitely jump start the fun!!
Ben says
gimme that $500 … new carpet in the basement… gotta love all the Georgia rain seeping in…
Anne says
Gimme that $500!!! I would love to paint our kitchen cabinets and get new counters.
Kay says
“Gimme that $500” – pleeeeeeeease and thank you!!!!! I would use it when I redo my 70s orange kitchen. HELP!!!!
Jessica Gould says
GIMME THAT $500. My husband and I are in the process of becoming homeowners and for the first time ever, we will have outdoor space (we live in the city). So we would deck out our new patio with a grill, planter boxes, lighting, etc.!
Bridgette says
GIMME THAT $500!
I would put it towards a new sink and countertops in the kitchen!
Erica says
GIMME that $500!!!!!! I’ve already bought everything in Lowes (sometimes twice) but I can think of a few things I’d use this for… starting with a new kitchen sink and faucet!!! pretty please!!!?!?!?!?!
Marisa says
“GIMME THAT $500? … so I can finish the nursery I’m working on for my baby, who’s due Nov. 12. I’d probably get window treatments and a custom closet organizing system would be great!
Dewayne says
GIMME THAT $500
A new dishwasher… ours is falling apart.
Or workbench parts…
Or Murphy Bed parts… been wanting to do that one for a while.
Or Halloween decorations… I could easily spend $500 on Halloween decorations.