***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.
Christina says
GIMMIE THAT $500 – We are currently building a deck so we could use the money for supplies. Our next project is renovating the spare bedroom. The kitchen window could use a curtain. I could go on and on.
Amanda says
Gimme that $500 !!
We have a 2 bedroom home with 2 little girls that are growing fast. I’d love to add a covered back porch so we can spend more time outside, despite all the Florida rain we get!
Sheila H says
“GIMME THAT $500!!!”
Our powder room with the giant lily pad wallpaper, green and gold metallic swirl metal wainscoting, and shell shaped sink/countertop with the gold glitter swirls needs help!
Bethany Arnold says
“GIMME THAT $500!”
Paint for my dark master bedroom, new front porch posts, new shutters…. The list could go on! Our house is slow becoming out dated and needs to be fixed up! :)
sara says
GIMME THAT $500 so I can knock out a wall and put in a fabulous new closet!
Heidi says
GIMME THAT $500! I could totally rehaul my yellow/grass green bathroom with that money! Please rescue me!
JCarson says
GIMME THAT $500! I just bought my first house, and oh the options for what I could do with $500. Replace the bathroom sink, which is functional but really ugly at the moment. New lighting for the kitchen, or maybe it would give me the incentive to tackle the dark and depressing basement rather than trying to ignore it entirely. Ooh, or the reel lawnmower I’ve been coveting!
megan says
Gimmie that $500!
My husband and I just bought our first house. We’ve got a huge list of things that we want to fix and/or re-do. This would be a dream!
Carrie Karas says
GIMME THAT $500! Bathroom remodel, no question!
Matt says
GIMME THAT $500! I really want some new tools
Matt says
Gimme that $500
My wife and I want to add more lighting to our dark living room. LET THERE BE LIGHT YOUNGSTERS!!!!
Erin Campbell says
GIMME THAT $500! Help me make a dent in redoing my PINE BOX of a kitchen!
megan says
Gimmie that $500!
My husband and I just bought our first house, and anything would help!
Jacquelin Hicks says
GIMME THAT $500!!! I would use it to replace a few of our lighting fixtures in both bathrooms… we also “lost” (according to my fiance) a few switch plates when we painted, so I would buy a few of those!
Leslie Cook says
Gimme That $500!!!
I would use it to finish a multitude of projects, first in my new craft room, second in my first grandchild’s nursery and third and fourth, and so on….
Bobbie says
Gimme that $500
My son and daughter-in-law just bought their first home. This would be a great house warming present for the projects they want to tackle!!
Mayela Rivas says
GIMME THAT $500
I would want to update our outdated bathroom!
Kristin says
“GIMME THAT $500?
megan says
gimmie that $500!
We just bought our first house. After two years of renting and creating my dream house in my head, now I can start making it a reality!
Maggie says
GIMME THAT $500!! I would send it to my sister who just bought her first house.
Melinda D says
GIMME THAT $500. We’ve been wanting to renovate our ’80s kitchen, getting a granite countertop and new cabinets. This is sure will help!!!
Kacey says
GIMME THAT $500
On Oct 1, we will be moving into a wonderful old house that needs lots of love. Lots of love, and many new blinds, rugs, curtains, oh!…and a fridge. Pretty please.
brady says
gimmie that $500! my wife and i just bought our first house. we would use this toward new hardwood flooring.
Carrie says
GIMME THAT $500!!!! Bathrooms, kitchens, basements – oh my!
brady says
gimmie that $500. i would make my wife a happy woman and let her have at our brand new house.
cassie says
GIMME THAT $500!
We just bought a 1950’s colonial, and it looks like a house from the 1960’s! There are countless things we could use the money for, but probably it would go to:
new light fixtures
bathroom vanity
kitchen storage solution
new dishwasher
Haley Winchester says
GIMME THAT $500!
I would def. re do our outdoor area that currently is a slabbed in prison with a hot tub. I want to turn it into a garden retreat to relax in!! Coooome on random.org!!! WOAH there are like over FIVE THOUSAND replies!!! Go YHL!
Julie says
GIMME THAT $500! Wow!!! We just bought our first house this summer and have SOO much to do. We really need to re-do our hall bathroom, so we would be looking at a new sink, cabinets, light fixtures…. you name it :)
Julie B says
GIMME That $500!
Oh that would be nice for so many things!
Stacey M says
“Gimme that $5oo”
We have carpet in the kitchen. enough said!!!
Shaw says
Gimme that $500
My best bud just bought his first house and when I visit them over Thanksgiving we could add the fire-pit he always talks about wanting in hi backyard. Plus, we could roast some marshmallows! Smores please !
gina says
Gimme that $500
we’re having new granite countertops put in next week. I’d definitely use the money for a glass tile backsplash.
Brenda says
GIMMEE THAT 500?! We would put back together our guest bath that is currently stipped down to the studs!
Josh says
GIMME THAT $500… It would be great to help me finish my backyard – maybe a firepit, some stain for my patio, fancy bricks to extend the patio area, an umbrella for the table…
Dan H says
GIMME THAT $500
I would take it to re-paint and fix up our master bedroom as a surprise for my gal, which would then be immediately be followed by a proposal! It would be the perfect way to get this ring out of my pocket!
Kayla Crane says
Gimme That $500!!
We would put on a new deck on the back of our home. It’s in need of some serious TLC and this would be a perfect way to be able to afford that. Thanks!!
sarah says
GIMME THAT $500! :)
Anna says
GIMME THAT $500!!! Our bathrooms have vanity’s from the 70’s… not that I don’t like the 70’s or anything. :)
Liz K says
GIMME THAT $500!
We are about to move into our first house and we have a lot we could use the gift card for. It would give us a great jump on re-doing our kitchen which has the original circa 1950 steel cabinets and no dishwasher!
TB OBrien says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!
I was thinking that I should update my 1980’s washer and dryer to something a little “greener”, so I’d love to put that money toward one or the other…
Jill L-G says
GIMME THAT $500!
We’d love to use the money toward putting in hardwood or laminate since we’ve been in our newly carpeted home for a year now and even though it’s nice, it’s still not “us.” BUT, we’d probably have to use it toward redoing our balcony, which is covered in astroturf right now – yuck!
Ijuanzee says
GIMME THAT $500 so I can fix my lawn :(
Meagan says
Gimmie that $500!!!
I would love to get a dishwasher, but it is one of those purchases we jut get putting off.. But is needed!
Kristen says
Gimme that $500 (pretty please)!
Love your blog. :)
Eva B. says
GIMME THAT $500
What a great chance to update the light fixtures in our home. Many of them are outdated. Send a miracle my way!!
Let there be light!
Alicia says
GIMME THAT $500!
What wouldn’t I spend it on. Just bought an 80 year old house and the fix-it list is long.
J. Isom says
GIMME THAT $500!
I’d love to repair all of the molding and window treatments in my house.
Lindsey T says
GIMME THAT $500!
I would be using the money to surprise my parents with a much needed kitchen redo in their 1960s house!
Katey says
Gimme that $500!
Paint! and Crownmolding!
Justine McMillan says
GIMME THAT $500 – Oh my gosh, we would totally use it to re-do our bedroom! We currently sleep in the old attic that the previous owners “renovated” into an art studio. It’s a huge space and we love having our own “floor”, but the lights are flourescent and the carpet is indoor/outdoor and it could use some “cozy”-ing up!