***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.
Stacy says
GIMME THAT $500!!! Seriously!
Catherine says
GIMME THAT $500! (please!) I would use it to tile our screen porch…and rescreen it too and finish our fireplace redo with tile…once baby gets here!
whitney says
Gimme that $500!!! Definetely would put this money towards a kitchen renovation that has been in the works for 2 years now.
Beth says
Gimme that $500!
We just closed on our first house- a 50’s ranch that needs lots of TLC. I would start with replacing the yucky carpet in the basement with some lovely tile.
Kim says
GIMME THAT $500! Baby on the way + Very small apartment = Desperate need for organizational materials.
Kimberly says
“GIMME THAT $500?
I would spend that $500 getting started on our kitchen: new flooring (cute, affordable tile, maybe); glass tile backsplash; cherry red walls above the chair rail, white below; shelving in the laundry closet.
Happy Blogiversary! Thanks for the chance to win!
Elizabeth says
GIMME THAT $500… I need a new shed.
Melissa Schofield says
Gimme that $500! We’re doing a major project in our bedroom this weekend, and that $500 should buy our supplies with some left over to finish the 24″ x 26″ garage my hubs has been building with his own bare hands. It’s almost done!
Jessica says
GIMME THAT $500…SO many wonderful things could be done with that!!!
Tim says
GIMME THAT $500!
SO MANY PROJECTS AND SO LITTLE (TIME AND) MONEY.
Tina says
Gimme tht $500
Paint! Paint! Paint! Every primed wall in this house needs paint!
Meghan G says
gimme that $500!!!…..I have a long, long list of things I would love to spend that money on…finishing the nursery, replacing these old ugly fans, update my bathroom, and buying my husband a new grill. That’s just to name a few.
Amy W says
Gimme that $500.00. I’d love to buy a freezer for the garage, or a new vanity for my guest bath, or new lighting for my entryway, or a new lawn edger….I have soooo many ideas!!!!
Jessica says
Gimme that $500!!! We have vinyl flooring and an old shower stall in our “master” bathroom that is begging to be gutted!
Lauren says
“GIMME THAT $500?
Rita Wilson says
PLEASE!!PLEASE!!! Send me the $500 gift card :) WE would use it to maybe put the sliding door in that we have been needing to put in for a couple of years, or maybe update the garage with storage or even do some new landscaping!
Cheri says
GIMME THAT $500! Paint, tile, new bathroom vanity…these are a few of my favorite things. :-)
Krish says
GIMME THAT $500! We can install an A/C ..given the heat wave !
Renae says
GIMME THAT $500! Wow! I can’t even begin to think of what that could cover….
Carla M says
GIMME THAT $500! Our water heater recently sprung a leak and flooded our house. We’re in the process of painting and getting new flooring! And while we’re at it, we’re painting the rest of the house too! $500 would buy a lot of paint and new trim!
Kim says
GIMME THAT $500!!! I would finish remodeling the master bedroom.
Margie K says
GIMME THAT $500!! We bought a foreclosure while pregnant and our house has been a construction zone since the birth of the baby. She’s 10 months now and we need to start babyproofing. I desperately would like a vanity for the master bathroom so I can stop living out of boxes and actually contain all these items in one cabinet.
Elizabeth KS says
GIMME THAT $500!! :)
Bonus Answer: we’re in an duplex apartment with a seriously fatal flaw.. the dreaded spiral staircase (eek!)… I would ADORE putting this Lowes money to good use getting us started on the project to turn that dangerzone into a lovely (and safe) stairway. fingers crossed!
Christina Vazquez says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
Window-treatment Beautification would be wonderful… so would custom shelves in my closet… and/or an office reno.
Desiree says
GIMME THAT $500!We’re FINALLY finishing our basement!
Tina says
GIMME THAT $500
revamping the basement!
Tara says
“Gimme that $500.00!!” My husband and I would more than likely use it on our DIY backyard project we have in the works. Which would only be fitting if we won as I believe this is how I stumbled across your blog! I was doing a google search one night. I was looking up DIY backyard projects or yard ideas and I found your BLOG! I believe it directed me to your post on your wedding or your Craigslist post on folks removing bushes, perhaps. Best gem I have stumbled across thus far! Which reminds me, I should post the DIY dream backyard on my blog sometime this week:)
Analisa says
“GIMME THAT $500!” New click and lock floors are near the top of the to-do list and that would definitely help!
Alexia says
GIMME THAT $500!! My backyard needs help. . .
Megan White says
GIMME THAT $500
With a baby on the way, most likely all future expenses will revolve around him. A stash of $500 for home repairs would come in handy!
Monica says
gIMME THAT $500!
My kitchen needs some love!
Daryl says
GIMME THAT $500!! Let’s see, I have a new air compressor so there are all kinds of tools I could buy for it… We’re painting all but 4 rooms in our house next month… (The “honey-do” list is about 15 projects long right now.)
Karolina Palmer says
GIMME THAT $500!!! I would loooove to use it myself however my parents just bought a new house and also their 25th wedding anniversary is coming up. I would love to surprise them with this and help them with their new dream home :)
Meg says
GIMME THAT $500! I would use it to purchase TILE for our master bedroom so we could get rid of the disgusting carpet that is in there now! EWWWWW!
Jill says
Gimme that $500!!!
My husband and I just bought a tiny little 100 year old vacation place, and trust me, THE HOUSE COULD USE the $500!
Kate says
GIMME THAT $500
Need some windows!
CH says
GIMME THAT $500! We are in desperate need of new kitchen and bathroom flooring.
Rebecca says
Gimme that $500! My husband and I just found out that we’ll need a nursery about 9 months from now, so that $500 would be great!
Jeannette says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!
My husband and I are just to get our first house and trust me, it needs WORK, so that $500 will go very far in our first home.
Joanna M. says
GIMME THAT $500!!
Rebecca says
Gimme that $500! I can think of many Petersik-inspired projects that I’d like to try. . .
Brian says
Gimme that $500! I’m Rebecca’s husband (see two posts up), and we could definitely use the gift card for the nursery project!
Lacey says
GIMME THAT $500! We just bought our first home…new appliances and tile for the kitchen are just a few things on our list!
Lisa says
GIMME THAT $500…Moving a staircase!!! Crazy, I know!!
Jess says
GIMME THAT $500!
I am getting ready to convert my enclosed porch into my home office. I work 2 jobs from home and have my paperwork everywhere. I would use the money to help pay for the drywall, insulation, baseboard heat and all the other things
we are going to have to get in order to get this space usable. Also, wanted to let you know I am super excited about the Floorplanner program you talked about. I used this to layout the space to see if it would work! Thanks
Katie says
GIMME THAT $500 A fence for the dogs!
Liz Frenchie says
GIMME THAT $500!!
I would love to do some work on our kitchen – maybe some new counter tops and a fresh coat of paint on our cabinets!
david rivera says
GIMME THAT $500!
Annmarie McAtee-Black says
GIMME THAT $500 – would love to spruce up our babies playroom, she’s going to be 1 year soon and loves playing up there although it’s VERY uninspiring!
Erica says
GIMME THAT $500! I would make my husband very happy with that money to his favorite store!