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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.
Meagan says
“GIMME THAT $500? Pretty, Pretty Please! I would use the money to buy new blinds and paint with the left over( you have really inspired me to paint stripes in my master bedroom!)
Meaghan says
Gimme that $500!!
michele makepeace says
GIMME THAT $500.00!! Love to redo our bathroom!!
Gwen says
GIMME THAT $500!!! (please). My husband and I have been in our house for about a year and a half and we are in need of a new dishwasher, two bathroom re-do’s, and new carpet…that money would make a lovely little dent in our project list!
Werlemmings says
GIMME THAT $500. Landscaping, air filters, a grill, patio tiles, just the tip of the to do list.
Megan Myers says
Gimme that $500!! My boyfriend and I just bought our first house. I’ve been following your blog religously since I found it this summer. We actually put some horizontal stripes on one of our living room walls thanks to your inspirational stripey bathroom! We would spend that Lowe’s $ on anything and everything from more paint to new light fixtures, to maybe even a new storage shed. Lowe’s has become my new favorite store since becoming a home owner!
Krista says
“GIMME THAT $500!!” I need a new bathroom done!!!!!
Cara says
GIMMIE THAT $500!!
Would buy paint first … then?
Melanie says
GIMME THAT $500! We just bought a 1950’s rancher and have started fixing it up. First on the list is a kitchen expansion to make room for a dishwasher!
Laura D says
GIMME THAT $500!
I am dreaming of planting a garden in the backyard. Hello, zucchini plants.
Kendra says
Gimme that the $500! So many ideas…..ceiling fans, garage door opener, paint, new light fixtures, landscaping, the list goes on and on!
Bree C. says
GIMME THAT $500!!
We are in the process of re-doing our master bath. I am in desperate need of paint, mirrors, and cabinets! Which reminds me that I need to send you an e-mail…
Edna says
Gimme the $500!
Jen says
GIMME THAT $500!!
Oh man, we could desperately use this for our kitchen. We had a fire in our kitchen earlier this month that ruined our microwave, plus our dishwasher is ancient and leaky. We basically need all new appliances in our ktichen :-)
Jerry says
Gimme the $500!
Kevin B says
GIMMIE THAT $500!!
= one of those lawn mowers
Jacob says
GIMME THAT $500! I’d buy a lawn mower…the front wheel on mine keeps falling off. Then maybe a new light fixture for over the dining table.
Abby Johnson says
GIMMIE THAT $500!! My fiance and I would put it towards fixing our 1960 Ranch’s yard. The yard is in dire need of some TLC this Fall and we need everything from grass squares, to a new fence, and some major weed killer.
Edna says
Gimme that $500… For a new oven
Megan S says
GIMME THAT $500! We an have ANCIENT washer and dryer that could really use an upgrade… the $500 would definitely get us on our way!
Christine says
GIMME THAT $500! We are hoping to start a renovation on our bathroom soon!!
Julie says
May I please have $500!!! Where to begin…front door, french patio doors, guest bathroom and paint!
Leia says
GIMME THAT $500! :D We’d put it toward new flooring in the kitchen.
Jennifer says
Gimmie That $500!!
I’d love to do some painting and I’d probably help my mom out with a house project.
emily says
GIMME THAT $500!
We are planning on re-doing our master bathroom this winter, and that $500 would sure help us out! Going from white laminate counter, brass hardware, stained ivory vinyl floors, and a nasty shower door, to hopefully a granite top, satin nickle hardware, tile floor, and a frameless shower door!!
Alexa Giacomini says
GIMME THAT $500!
I would love to redo my powder room… something cute and sparkly like yours!
Jennifer says
GIMMIE THAT $500! I’d love to put hardwood flooring down in my dining, den and hall area. This would be a great start!!
CM says
GIMME THAT $500! We’re currently living in an apartment, but we may be moving to a house soon. Either way, I’m sure we could find something at Lowe’s – patio furniture would be great!
Katie says
“GIMME THAT $500!? We just put in new laminate flooring in the living room, dining room, and kitchen, which makes the remaining carpet look so shabby! We’re also planning to paint the kitchen cabinets as part of this project and they will (desperately) need new hardware.
Gloria says
Gimme that $500!!
I just tore the nasty carpet out of my craft room/home office/guest room. Now I want to paint, get a new desk, shelves, etc… and pimp up the room where I spend the most time b/c currently it’s not doing it for me.
Nancy says
Gimme that $500! I’d love to buy a TON of storage units for our tiny garage!!
Stacy says
Gimme that $500! So much to do…
Melissa says
GIMME THAT $500! We would be re-doing the closets in our apartment to make more room for my crafts and clothes!!! woo hoo!
Angela says
GIMME THAT $500! A dishwasher, a patio, landscaping…I can think of a lot of ideas.
Val says
GIMME THAT $500!! Lawn mower? Bathroom reno?
Erin @ Fierce Beagle says
Gimme that $500! We’ve been wanting to rent a paint sprayer and refinish our kitchen cabinets, plus add a backsplash. And we’ve had plans for a built-in bookcase in our bedroom for months now, but haven’t gathered the beans to fulfill the dream just yet.
debra says
Gimme that $500 and I’ll ues it to put a sink in my bathroom (the old one collapsed). No more bushing my teeth in from the tub!!
Catherine says
GIMME THAT $500! My boyfriend and I are moving to North Carolina by the end of the year, and I would LOVE to have a Lowe’s gift card on hand for when the projects start! Your blog has given me so many ideas on home decoration, that those new-home butterflies in my stomach are pure excitement – no fear! I’ll have to buy paint first, and maybe a lawn mower!
Sarah M says
GIMME THAT $500!!
I would redo our deck and bathrooms!!!! That are sadly stuck in the 80’s! BRASS YUCK!
Dana says
GIMME THAT $500!
I would use this $500 to take down the builder-basic mirrors in our guest and master baths and replace them by hanging a framed, single mirror over each sink. This has been on my wish list since we moved into our house last year and so far it’s been on the back burner.
Kate K. says
“GIMME THAT $500?
Just moved into a new house! LOTS of stuff to do!
Sarah says
GIMME THAT $500!!
We are hoping to replace our cheap white laminate kitchen countertop!
Thank you!
Sarah
Sarah says
Gimme that $500!!
We would go get another re-prog. thermostat. More paint, yard supplies (mulch, fertilizer).
Allyn says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
I need new furniture/planters for my apartment’s little balcony! Something light, so that it doesn’t cave in on our neighbors below us. Hmm…
Kelly Gray says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!! Paint, shelves, closet organizers!
Allison says
GIMME THAT $500! My husband and I just bought our first house and we would desperately love to replace the cheap brass fixtures throughout the house and put up a new ceiling fan in the master that doesn’t squeak!
Yolanda Favors says
GIMME THAT $500! I would use the money to start working on my master bath. Believe or not the lights don’t work, we only had the subfloor on the floor, the tile in coming off in the shower, the tub has driven polyeurethene on it that won’t come off, the walls are coveredin torn off wallpaper, the door trim is torn off on the bottom, only one of the sinks work. It’s a mess.
Katie says
GIMME THAT $500!
I’d love to get some outdoor furniture for our rooftop patio or an area rug for the living room!
Beth says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
Just bought a house built in 1948 – it needs everything! – but I’d love to redo the siding. :o) Great giveaway!!
Jalaine says
GIMME THAT $500!! Would love to buy some planters to enhance our new patio that my husband installed himself! Thanks for the opportunity.