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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.
Maureen says
GIMME THAT $500! We have the ugliest linoleum in our kitchen and bath and that would be where the money would go.
Kathleen says
Gimme that $500! We’d use it for paint, light fixture, lawn supplies, and who knows what else! We only have three rooms done in our new house and lots to go!
Danielle Schaefer says
GIMME THAT $500!! I’m in the process of buying my first house! The first thing on my list is a fence so my dog can roam my new yard after being couped up in an apartment for so long :)
Jacqueline Fullerton says
GIMME THAT $500! We’ve done so much to update our house the past 5 years…ceramic tile floors, carpeted the bedrooms, put venetian plaster on 2 walls and ragrolled glaze on our living/dining room walls, we
ve had our bathrooms redone, added a lanai/pool, fenced in the back yard for our 2 jack russell terriers…But the kitchen is woefully lacking the can-do re-do spirit! This would go a long way to achieving an updated look to a 1970’s kitchen.
Sunya says
GIMME THAT $500
I would redo our bathroom!
Alta says
GIMME THAT $500!! :)
We would definitely use it to turn part of our bedroom into a nursery– paint, perhaps some wall decals? a rocking chair?
judi says
GIMME THAT $500!!
oh wow, with a baby on the way (as perhaps i *might* have mentioned in just about every giveaway thus far, woops), that could go a long way to helping us get the room ready (paint, window treatments, a rug) and/or – we are hopefully going to be completely redoing the kitchen soon, so yknow, EVERY little bit helps there. how exciting! and happy blogiversary!
CarolineFG says
GIMME THAT $500! It would go right to my Mom for an re-painted, updated living room.
Abby says
GIMME THAT $500! Please :) I would use that Lowe’s $ to buy paint for our master bedroom, and put the rest towards new carpet for our bedrooms.
Emily says
GIMMIE THAT $500!!
I’ve been dreaming of a new stainless steel kitchen sink ever since my fiance and I moved into our condo. With what’s left over we could finally fix our garbage disposal!
Jo Quanbeck says
GIMME THAT $500! I am a grad student trying to furnish a cute apartment on a bare-bones budget. I’d spend it on rugs and paint!
Jessica says
Gimme that $500!! What could I do with $500?? LOTS of things…where would I begin… probably in the bathrooms – we need new vanities badly!
Catherine says
{Pretty Please} GIMME THAT $500! I have a whole slew of projects I would like to do for/with my mom.
Chris K. says
GIMME THAT $500! I’d buy a new drill and some other tools.
Molly says
GIMME THAT $500 – My bathroom is sorely in need of a makeover!
Maresa says
GIMME THAT $500
we just moved into a new house…the list would be never ending as to that this could be used for: new closet doors, a new walkway to the front door, paint, new tile, new vanity…etc.
Maureen says
GIMMIE THAT $500!!
I’m still a renter, so I’d probably get some cool lighting (I could definitely use a new lamp or two), maybe a fun decorative mirror and probably tons of other goodies that I could nickel and dime that $500 away! Oh and plants…lots of plants!
Stephanie S says
GIMME THAT $500!!
Storm doors! Just bought new front and back door and need to buy storm doors…
Stephanie says
Gimme that $500!
My builder’s beige condo is in desperate need of some paint, so I’d start there. After that, I’d love to buy/build some shelving for my storage/laundry space.
Sasha says
GIMME THAT $500! I’d immediately donate the gift card to one of the many charities that are working hard to rebuild New Orleans. While I could think of many projects to do in my own home, I’d rather help one of the many people who lost everything during Hurricane Katrina.
Stormy Smith says
Gimmie that $500!!! This $500 would span projects across many rooms of my house! New bathrooms fixtures, new paint for the bathrooms, an edger for the yard, new shelves for the office, red rock for the front landscaping…I could go on and on!!!
nikki says
GIMME THAT $500 Please! I’d either use it to help with a new counter in my kitchen or use it to replace my bathroom floor.
Tammy says
GIMME THAT 500!! Oooh, so many options to choose from!! I’ve been renovating for a while now but have done nothing to the outside of the house yet… so maybe fence materials? Or a grill? OOoh! Pick me!!
Melissa says
(Please) GIMME THAT $500! I’d love to put together a playroom for my two little ones, especially with the freezing Iowa weather on the way- I want them to have a fun, secret escape when it’s too cold to go outside. i’d spend it on some shelving, cool bins for storage, a ‘secret fort’, and some brightly colored art to spruce up our otherwise still unfinished basement!!
JoEllen says
GIMME THAT $500—Love me some Lowe’s!!! The hall bathroom needs work!
pam cox says
“GIMME THAT $500? I would get a gas grill. Thanks for the opportunity. pam
Megan says
Gimme that $500! I desperately need some new laminent flooring…
Erin Thompson says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
My husband and I were married almost 6 months ago…we’re making a move from Charlotte, NC to Charlottesville, VA and have our sites set on a home that slightly resembles YOURS! We’d be completely HONORED to win the gift card to get started on our own projects…we’ll even let you feature our redo!
You’ve been our inspiration :-)
Nicole Marie says
GIMME THAT $500 so I can use it to re-paint my living and dining rooms and my kitchen. I would also like a new vanity for the bathroom.
Karen Combs says
Give me that $500.00!!!
I would outfit my husbands garage–he loves his cars and after surviving three teenage daughters I think he deserves a cool spot to hang out in. I, naturally, will organize it so it’s a cool space to hang out in and not step in motor oil!
Jen @ Sunshine4Teachers says
Gimme that $500!!! :) :) :) I would use it to build a new mudroom locker/cubbie wall in our entryway. I dream about it, google about it, and now I have confessed it. Yeah Lowes–what a great contest for a great blog!
Becky says
Gimme that $500! I’d love to add another layer of fun to my kitchen!
Thanks.
Lauren A. says
GIMME THAT $500
I will be spending it on a new washer and dryer.
Susie says
Gimme that $500!!! Pretty please :)
Jaime says
GIMME THAT 500!!!!
I am currently re-decorating my house house with small project so this could definitely go far. I am working out a way to mirror my closet doors on the cheap, but would love to do them for real. Thank you YHL!!!
Ashley says
GIMME THAT $500. Love your blog! In desperate need of a new bathroom sink!!
Kim says
GIMME THAT $500!! My husband and I are renting a house so I’d spend the money on things that we can take with us when we move into our own place… like light fixtures, rugs, furniture, etc. I’m sure I could find lots of fun stuff to spend it on!
Shannon says
GIMME THAT $500!! We just bought a house that was almost completely gutted so that $500 could be used in sooooo many ways! I’d probably start w/ getting stuff to tile a new kitchen counter (we’re practically tile pros by now) and then get some trim for the bathrooms, not to mention our desperate need for new lighting throughout the entire house! :0)
Catherine says
GIMME THAT $500!
I’d love to buy some new cabinet knobs and a seagrass rug for my dining room! My patio could use some sprucing with fall plants.
Thalla-Marie says
GIMME THAT $500! Bathroom needs some lovin’
Amy says
GIMME THAT $500!!
I’d be shopping for light fixtures! We have builders grade light fixtures all throughout our home. YUCK! It is the last thing we want to buy for our home, then we can call it done! What am I talking about?!?! I don’t think we could live without coming up with a house project. I am sure we can come up with something that needs to be upgraded!
Lori says
GIMME THAT $500 so I can work on refinishing our basement! Awesome give-away; thank you!! Lori
Heeten says
GIMME THAT $500, a pond for our yard!
kimberly says
GIMME THAT $500! Our house needs lots of upgrades!
Meghan says
GIMME THAT $500! My husband and I just spent a lovely Sunday at Lowes spending imaginary money! We would love to paint our front door, do some landscaping in our backyard and change the light fixture at the top of our staircase (maybe a cute little chandelier??)
Thalla-Marie says
GIMME THAT $500, bathroom need some lovin’
Jessica Hogan says
“GIMME THAT $500? We are currently saving to design a nursery for our first child. We have been going through some infertility over the past year and a lot of our finances has gone towards that. We are very excited to hopefully get pregnant this year and the gift card would be a huge help to us. I’m keeping my fingers crossed :)
Vicky Johnson says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
I would definitely get a new grill, some paint, and some holiday decorations!
Tim Hogan says
“GIMME THAT $500? My wife and I are currently saving to design a nursery for our first child. We have been going through some infertility over the past year and a lot of our finances has gone towards that. We are very excited to hopefully get pregnant this year and the gift card would be a huge help to us. I’m keeping my fingers crossed :)
Jessica Hogan says
“GIMME THAT $500? We are currently saving to design a nursery for our first child. We have been going through some infertility over the past year and a lot of our finances has gone towards that. We are very excited to hopefully get pregnant this year and the gift card would be a huge help to us. I’m keeping my fingers crossed :)