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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.
sarah says
Gimme that $500 (please)! I’m pretty sure we’d tackle the living room fireplace that definitely needs a face lift. It’s faux stone and just really hideous. My husband and I hate it. We’d rip that off and create a more contemporary look. And if there was anything left over, we’d do some built ins on each side. :)
Leann says
Gimme that $500!!! (pretty please). We desperately need to replace our sliding glass door!!!!!
Trey says
“Gimme that $500!!”
I need a new power drill desperately. I would really love to put a security door on the house as well!!
THANKS!
-Trey
Melissa Coleman says
“GIMME THAT $500?
Hmmm, I would probably spend a portion on Christmas gifts for the hubby and the rest on paint for various rooms and who knows what else. I can stretch $500 pretty far. :)
Matya says
Gimme that $500! I’d love to put it towards finishing off our powder room!
Pam Arnold says
GIMME THAT $500 (please!!!) I would spend it on a handy dandy new vaccuum and some supplies to get our garden ready for our cold Canadian winter!
Alicia says
Gimme that $500! Would help us repaint and buy some new lamps and hardware!
Gin says
“Gimme that $500!”
My son Joseph and I are working together to do a few home improvement projects….One being the back yard!
Thanks for considering us!
-Gin & Joseph
Mrs N says
Gimme that $500!!! I could use this soooo many ways: bathroom tile, new light fixtures, kitchen sink…….
txhorns says
GIMME THAT $500! Wow! I think we’d use it to redo our patio and backyard area. We’ve talked about making an outdoor kitchen and making our landscape more tropical, this would definitely help us out!
natalie says
gimme that $500! our last 1959-esque bathroom in great need of an update!
Sara Beresford says
“GIMME THAT $500?
My husband and I would love to buy some outdoor furniture for our first home! Can’t wait to have people over for dinner and BBQ outside!
SaraM says
GIMME THAT $500! This could help in so many ways…new carpet for our finished basement (with a lovely cat pee smell, yuck).
Megan says
GIMME THAT $500!!! My husband and I are in the middle of finishing our basement and that gift card would be a great help!
missb says
OMG, would I ever be excited. I want new lights in my kitchen and I think that would do it. Love your blog.
Matt says
GIMME THAT $500! (Please and thank you)
Ryan Beresford says
“GIMME THAT $500?
I would spend $500 at Lowes on lattice for our iron gates to help protect our mini dachshunds from squeezing through.
missb says
Oh, I forgot…..gimmee me that $500!
beth peele says
GIMME THAT $500 – I would use it on my white kitchen counter tops. We need a change!
S_M says
GIMME THAT $500, it would help us reno our own little bath too.
hola_sara says
GIMME THAT $500…for lots of DIY projects in our new-to-us-home.
Tim says
Gimme that $500! Please! My kitchen would love a facelift!
DJ says
gimme that $500!
I am a guy who loves his power tools. I’d finally be able to build the tool collection of my dreams. I’d let my wife grab a few things while we are at it as well.
beth says
GIMME THAT $500 – kitchen counter tops
Becky says
GIMME THAT $500!! Holy smokes, PLEASE?! :) I would spend it on some landscaping projects, or on some wood for a new front porch, or on a storage shed, or or or….
Kim Skarren says
Gimme that $500! I would love to use this towards re-staining our kiddos wooden playscape.
Courtney says
GIMME THAT $500, PLEASE!!! My husband and I recently started a HUGE reno project. We’re taking down some walls and combining a sitting room, dining room, and kitchen into one giant space! It’s a huge undertaking and I hope to send “before & after” photos when we’re done.
Celina Jones says
Gimme that $500!! We have our third baby on the way and are in desperate need of some lovely paint to go over the crayon marked walls which our first two have generously provided. New baby and fresh start!
Barbi Ford says
GIMME THAT $500!!! I would start with something way more exciting than plain, white, boring counter tops in the kitchen, new sink, new faucet, then move on to bathrooms…and then…and then…and then…
Megan Barsness says
GIMME THAT $500!! This girl needs new window treatments/fixtures for her entire house…and a nifty bbq!
Anne says
Gimme that $500!!! I’m going to use it to redo our circa 1985 bathroom…. replace the mauve sink (yes, mauve) with some awesome Lowes find.
Kathy says
GIMME THAT $500! I’d love to get an outdoor patio heater and a rain barrel! :-)
Kristen says
GIMME THAT $500. i would MOST definitely spend it on patio items and a couple lighting fixtures for our lame bland apartment. here’s to winning!
Millie says
GIMME THAT $500!!! I don’t even know where to begin. It would go to putting crown molding in our townhouse that we are now renting out to others. It would go to putting a sink faucet in our kitchen in the apartment we’re currently in. Tools for my DIY projects, material for DIY projects!! Oh the list goes on till the $500 ends!
Meghan L. says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
I recently had to move back in with my parents, so I would put the money towards making my room more like a mini-apartment!
Sarah says
Gimme that $500!!
Nicole DuBois says
GIMME THAT $500! We are getting married next year and buying a house, limitless possibilities!
Lindsay Schriftman says
GIMME THAT $500! The kitchen in our 1920s 4 square needs help!
Sara B says
“GIMME THAT $500?
I would spend $500 on outdoor furniture for our new home! I can’t wait to have friends and family over for a BBQ!!!
Paul says
GIMME THAT $500. projects need to get down around here, and that’ll help a lot.
Meg says
GIMME THAT $500!!!! That air purifier is calling my name….!
Sarah says
GIMME THAT $500!!! please?
nika says
I would definitely hit up the landscaping section, plus paint, plus a few tools, plus a lot of other things too!
Krisleigh says
GIMME THAT $500!!! i want to redo our bathrooms! the 500 would really help!!
Barbara says
GIMME THAT $500! The kitchen in my 1932 Cape Cod needs a major overhaul!
Jennifer Short says
Gimmie that $500!!! I’d use it on a bathroom that really needs a makeover! We bought our condo and all the rooms were crazy saturated in color and 80’s style cabinetry. Lowe’s has some great products that I’d love to purchase!
Cassie says
GIMME THAT $500! We recently moved into our first house that needs some serious landscaping love. $500 could buy a lot of pavers, edging, plants, mulch, solar lights…
Bridget says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!! Just bought a new house, this would be VERY useful!!!
Karyn says
Gimme that $500!!! We are going to be completely re-landscaping our front and backyards.
Jody says
GIMME THAT $500!! I could use this soooooo many ways- I dream of re-decorating! My top pick would be my 1/2 bath. I would love love to have on of those vessel sinks. And I would have to have new tile to replace the old ugly flooring. Please pick me!!!