***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.
Chris says
“GIMME THAT $500?”
I want to create a barbecue area in the back yard – so of course i’ll need a “man grill”
Sarah Anderson says
GIMME THAT $500! Oh the projects … this time we’d probably purchase a much needed dishwasher for the kitchen update we’re doing right now. Currently, we have NO dishwasher. This situation is hairy for a pair of dish-hating newlyweds. :) Congrats on your blogiversary!
Megan says
“GIMME THAT $500?
I’d love to upgrade my bedroom with some fun DIY projects!
ChaChi says
GIMME THAT $500 I’ll stretch that money soooo far. Painting wood panel in my Man room. Painting dining room. Grass. Maybe I’ll just buy $500 worth of candy and Mt. Dew from Lowe’s.
Colleen says
GIMME THAT $500
Ohhhh, I can think of so many ways to spend this giftcard… New lighting for my kitchen, new appliances, and new flooring!
Vicki J says
GIMME THAT $500
I so want new lighting in the bathroom!!! And heck with $500 I could get a matching facuet!!
Laura says
“GIMME THAT $500?
No question…I would love to rip out the carpet in our bedroom and replace it with a dark hardwood floor.
Annie says
GIMME THAT $500 – getting ready to buy a house….and where do I start with where that gift card could be used!
jen says
GIMME THAT $500!
My husband and I bought our first home over a year ago but there is still plenty we could use $500 for… the lawn/shrubs/flowers, updating a bathroom [and removing the toothpaste swirl-colored sink], new lighting, accessories and/or storage throughout the house. It surely would not go to waste! :)
Jennifer V says
GIMMIE THAT $500!!!!
I would love to paint my kitchen and add a backsplash, Heck, maybe even some wainscoting! Thanks!! :)
Lindsey says
GIMME THAT $500!
We want to re-do our family room with a nice entertainment center (that my husband would build himself of course) and some recessed lighting and…oh the possibilities!
David says
GIMME THAT $500
I would love to be able to finish my garage.
Amy Holland says
GIMME THAT $500!!
We are having a second baby and could use the $500 to change some rooms around!!! Oh, how I wish I could win!!!!
Alison says
GIMME THAT $500! =)
I want to paint my apartment. There is currently orange and green on the same wall, seperated by a vertical white stripe…. Yes… I have a nine foot high Irish flag painted on my wall (I think it was an accident, not national pride).
Katy says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
We just bought a new house and there are SO many things I could do with that $$$!
Ruth B says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
If we won the gift card we would have to choose between 100’s of things we want to do. We need patio furniture so we can enjoy the outdoors here in FL when it’s not raining! We also need a new rug for our main living space and a few new picture frames for some prints we purchased. An air purifier would be amazing too since we are enclosed inside in the summer with the A/C running all the time. And the list goes on…. :D Thank you for this amazing giveaway!
Stephanie says
GIMME THAT $500
I just moved into a new apartment. I would use it the $ for a number of small projects I have to make the place my own.
Liz Nelson says
GIMME THAT $500!!
I would begin work on my one bathroom that my house has – that is currently pink and black (courtesy 1950) with no storage at all!! I think $500 could buy a nice new sink (w/ cabinets!) and help with the retiling!
Amanda says
GIMME THAT $500! I would love to spend it on organization tools, lighting and paint!
Holly says
GIMME THAT $500!
We just bought our fist home a month ago and the kitchen needs some DIY love! We paint the walls this weekend, but the cabinets are going to look awfully shabby without some repainting of their own…add to that the terrible linoleum countertops that are strait out of my nightmares and the fact that we are sans-backsplash and our kitchen facelift is getting pretty pricey! *fingers crossed* I hope we win!
Cassie says
Gimmie that $500 I would love to be able to buy a new dishwasher and an over the range microwave!
Stacy says
GIMME THAT $500!
There’s so many projects on my radar, this would be a great kick start… replacing outdoor lights, painting our living/dining room, completing the unfinished built-ins we inherited in our bedroom, the list goes on….
Ben says
GIMME THAT $500!
I’d use the $$ to epoxy the garage floor and install new lighting in there.
Joshua says
My soon-to-be wife, 100 lb dog, and I would love some money to make our tiny one bedroom apartment (first home together) more tolerable!
Cherry@NewburghRestoration says
GIMME THAT $500! I would totally use it to get a chic rug, or towards kitchen upgrades! New washer HELLO!
Sarah Ray says
GIMME THAT $500
I just bought my first house and the entire thing needs some “makeup.” I’d love to save for some hardwood floors.
Evan says
GIMME THAT $500
We could use that gift card for any number of projects in our new place… And maybe a new tool or two…
Melissa says
Gimme that $500! We’re buying a new house so I would not know where to begin…
Lori says
GIMME THAT $500…I would love to replace the ugly brass fixtures in my master bathroom!
alyf says
GIMME THAT $500!
We’d use it to update several light fixtures and window coverings. Gimme!
Laura @ soalaurable says
GIMME THAT $500…we have so many projects. The first would be painting and new appliances in the kitchen. This would help out sooo much!
Kate says
Gimme that $500!
I could really use a kitchen redo and this would definitely help!
Joshua says
whoops… I forgot to say GIMME THAT $ 500!
My soon-to-be wife, 100 lb dog, and I would love some money to make our tiny one bedroom apartment (first home together) more tolerable!
gloria howell says
Gimme that $500. I need new floors!
Tana@Orangeitlovely says
GIMME THAT $500!! pleassseee! :)
I would love to finish up my masterbedroom with a whole new closet system. Plus we need paint, rugs and window treatments! Thanks for the chance at this great contest!!!
Alycia says
GIMME THAT $500 ! I just bought my first house and I’d love to get a cute table near the front door with a nice lamp on it. Maybe some cool shelves near it, too. yay!
Emmy Lou Helmuth says
GIMME THAT $500!
This would be SO perfect. We just moved into a new place and it is our first place we are furnishing on our own and oh sheesh there is so much I would want to do… painting, shelving, um or laundry facilities, oh man, pah-leez!
Jenny says
GIMME THAT $500 My husband would vote for a push mower and I would want to update some light fixtures and finish some painting projects. Who knows who would win…
Sara K says
Gimme that $500! I’d love to buy some new tile for the bathroom attached to our soon-to-arrive baby boy’s nursery.
Amber says
GIMME THAT $500!
I would love to put hardwoods throughout the common areas of our house or at least replace all of the carpet!
Seth says
GIMME THAT $500… Bathroom update, kitchen fixes – here I come!
Laura B. says
GIMMIE THAT $500!!!!
Our main bathroom would enjoy a facelift.
nicky says
GIMME THAT $500!!! we are actually in the process of buying our very first house right now – this would help us tremendously!!! lots of paint, some bathroom fixtures, a light for our backyard… the possibilities are endless :)
Rose T says
GIMME THAT $500!! I would use the money for a new kitchen floor. I hate my bubbled, old, dirty linoleum.
Brit says
GIMME THAT $500
That gift card would go towards some much needed living room upgrades.
Lauri says
“GIMME THAT $500?
I just got a new bathroom and laundry room floor thanks to Lowe’s and would loooove a new washer and dryer to complete the room!! Yea!
sarah says
Gimmee that $500! I’m dreaming of a new vacuum!
heather says
GIMME THAT $500
i would spend it on materials to paint our garage
Crystal G. says
GIMME THAT $500!!! I’d use it toward an appliance purchase for when we move back to the US! (We’re military living overseas right now!)
chris says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!!!
since the day i moved in my number one project has been my ugly bathroom. somehow 2 years later its uglier than when we moved in.