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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.
Renee says
GIMME THAT $500! Will use on basic needs for the house we just bought.
Diana says
GIMME THAT $500, pretty pretty please?
i’d love to be able to get some of the original windows in our 89 yr old house working again. i need to replace pulleys, sand, and repaint most all of the windows. -or- install a brick walkway from our back deck to the side yard -or- get started on a new fence for the front…seems like our project list is pretty big haha :)
Melissa in ATL says
“GIMME THAT $500?
I am buying my first place at the end of the month, and would absolutely love to start making it my own. $500 from Lowes would certainly help to get me on the right track! What a cool prize:)
Laura says
Gimme that $500…please :)
Thought I’d be polite about it at least!
My husband and I just got married almost a year ago. We are thinking about moving in order because he may have a new job in Baton Rouge, LA (we currently live in St Louis, MO. Being newlyweds, plus moving out of our old house, plus moving into our new house… requires lots of “do it yourself” projects (especially in this housing market).
We really want to make our current home sparkle and make our new house into a home.
Please choose us!! We would be very grateful!!!!!
(more like, we would probably pee in our pants haha)
Laura
Jen says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
Boyfriend and I are moving into our very first place together! It feels like my first big person place! I’d love to use this gift card toward some of our first projects together!
Jessi says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
We’ve got the SADDEST 1970’s kitchen you can imagine, with rust-colored tile, nasty printed lino flooring, and tragic yellowish cabinets. We need a total do-over! We would probably begin with adding a door from the kitchen to the back patio (so as to avoid our current traverse from kitchen through garage to back yard… since the dog likes to pee pee in the garage). I promise to paint the door red and send you before and afters!!!
Catherine W. says
GIMME THAT $500
We’re renovating our 1950’s home, and would LOVE to use this to paint the outside of our house!
drake says
GIMME THAT $500
Meredith says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!
I’d love to redo the bedroom of my first apartment: get rid of the ugly white walls, plastic sets of drawers, and fix the crumbling plaster on the walls of this ancient building
Rachel says
Gimme that $500!
We’ve owned our house for 2 years now and are still using our screened-in porch as a storage shed! This is where I would start! New lighting, tile for the floor, and a nice rug….ahhh…here’s to dreaming!
Kristen M says
GIMME THAT $500!!! I was use that much needed money to put new flooring down in my kitchen.
Sarah says
GIMME THAT $500
Lori says
GIMME THAT $500!!
we need new carpet in our living room and dining room!!! we have a baby coming in december and she needs a nice, new, clean, fresh carpet to lay on and eventually crawl on!
Amanda says
GIMME THAT $500
I’d go directly to Lowe’s and pick out a new countertop and backsplash tiles for our kitchen :)
BC says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
Too many project and too little $$$. Help a husband out!!!
Sarah says
GIMME THAT $500! We’ve been planning on replacing the sliding glass door in our bedroom…or maybe a flagstone walkway outside.
Bill says
GIMME THAT $500. Getting ready to buy a house with my fiance. I’m sure we will find plenty to spend the money on.
Kurt says
GIMME THAT $500
We’ve been aching for a refresh in our master bedroom. This would be just the thing to make it happen. Thanks, guys!
OrangeG says
GIMME THAT $500, GIMME THAT $500, GIMME THAT $500 ,GIMME THAT $500!!!!!!
Brian says
GIMMIE THAT $500… so I can make my wife happy with paint and lighting in various spots throughout our new home.
Erin Lee says
GIMME THAT $500!!! please!
We are hoping to buy a fixer-upper in the next couple of months, and oh boy–this gift card would be a dream come true ;)
Misty R. says
GIMME THAT $500!! We would use it to build a shed.
Shelby says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
oh, what i would do with $500!! There are so many projects i want to tackle in our house but i would definatley say it would go towards lumbar for a new front porch. Our porch needs it so bad!! this would seriously be a blessing!!
Alicia Schaefer says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
Long story short- we’re getting married in 25 days (yes i’m counting) and we have LOTS of projects for our new home…starting with our very own bedroom which needs a rad new paint job and better closet storage!
Nikki M. says
GIMME THAT $500!
We are selling our house so that $500 would DEFINITELY come in handy on many projects!!
eva says
GIMME THAT $500! :)
We’re in the process of building a house…I could really use it!!
Michael Seybert says
GIMME THAT $500. I will use it to paint my new condo!
Christina says
GIMME THAT $500 – PLEASE!!
We have so many little things that need to be done around our house. $500 sure would get us off to a good start.
Greg S. says
GIMME THAT $500
My wife and I have too many projects to count that the gift card could be used towards. It would give us that little push in the right direction, though.
Morgan S says
GIMME THAT $500!
Our roof leaked and damaged an interior wall. To our surprise beautiful brick is waiting to be exposed behind it. We would love to fix it up ourselves!
kara says
GIMME THAT $500–plantation shuttters here I come!
Renee says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Brand new fridge!!!
Julie Cremin says
Gimme that $500…please!!! There are so many things I could spend the money on, I don’t even know where to start. But here are so ideas: a shed for the backyard, new hardware for my kitchen cabinet, paint, new bathroom accessories, new flooring for my basement, etc.
Rebecca says
Please GIVE ME THAT $500!!!! I’d be SOOOO thrilled. My best friend and hubby in the whole world just purchased a ROUTER TABLE for my 33rd birthday. Now I want to do some millwork details around our fireplace and some cool wood treatment details on the yucky beams in our 1980’s house I’m fixing up. I could totally use this money to spend on lumber for my projects AND I would PROMISE to send ‘Reader Redesign’ pics. Ohhh– I’m so excited!!!! Thanks guys, for such a fun giveaway!
Jolene says
GIMME THAT $500
I’m working on revamping a lot of aspects of my parents’ house. It would be a great gift!
Danielle says
GIMME THAT $500! Drapery rods, paint, chandelier, Durock to use in master bath remodel, new carpet.
Ashley @ SouthMeetsSouth says
GIMME THAT $500!!!! FOR REAL!!!
This couldn’t come at a better time. I’m crossing my fingers and knocking on anything wood I come in contact with. We are remodeling our bathroom and there is so much we could use from Lowes – tile, vanity, countertops, toilet….. all that fun stuff!!! Oh, lucky stars…. I’m wishing on you!
NicoleK says
Oh please Gimme that $500!
We have a million projects… moments before reading this, I sent hubby an email letting him know my (current) top 2 on the to-do’s are new bathroom counter or sink and a beautiful chandelier!
Fingers crossed!
Thanks so much.
And a huge congrats on the 2-year mark!
We love you!
Mike says
“GIMME THAT $500?
Getting ready to do a paint/redo of the kitchen. That $500 would go a long way towards some cabinet refacing or some countertop.
Sarah says
GIMME THAT $500! I’m a renter and I’d love to use the money to tackle some of the things I’m allowed to change in the apt. It needs help! Thanks :)
Erin Marie says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
I really want to paint our entire house- inside and out! I would rent a paint sprayer, and DIY the outside!!
Katie says
GIMME THAT $500
Would love to use the gift card towards our front yard landscaping project. We have a few areas in serious need of help!
Stefanie says
GIMME THAT $500
Kristin Mason says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!!!!!!
we have tons of projects we could possibly spend it on, but the current one would be helping us out with renovating our 80 year old kitchen!!! go away rotted cupboards!
Thanks bunches!!!
Elizabeth says
GIMME THAT $500
What a great giveaway! Wow, where to start…I think I’d use the gift card to redecorate an upstairs guest room.
Kristina says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
Would love to use this on a remodeling project for the new place my boyfriend and I just moved into (our first place together). Love reading your blog. :)
Heather says
Gimme that $500! We are newlyweds in the process of a DIY kitchen remodel, we need it all! Paint, tile, window treatments!
Thank you!
Tamara says
GIMME THAT $500
Please.
We really need to recarpet a bedroom or two.
Jessica says
GIMME THAT $500 Oh my we are in the process of buying our first house so 500 smackaroos would surely help in the paint/decorating/fixing that is sure to be going on :)
Caroline says
Gimme that $500!!! Congrats on the blogiversary!
My husband nad I are closing on our first house on Thursday so there are literally COUNTLESS things we could spend it on…new bushes, ceiling fans, new hardware, washer/dryer..the list goes on and on!