***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.
Liz Hernandez says
Please Gimme that 500:)
I would use it to work on my parent’s home. I am getting married in 8 months and their home will be grand central station:)
Sarah says
Gimme that $500! so we can paint our house!
Margaret says
GIMME THAT $500!
Just closed on our new co-op today and we could use new appliances, paint, and ceiling fans!
Fingers crossed…. =)
Jordyn says
Gimme that $500 so we can start making our new house a home.
Michael says
Gimme that $500!
Jessica says
GIMME THAT $500!
We’d love a new range!!
Lily says
GIMME THAT $500
Would love to use it to fix up our landscaping or rather, lack thereof!
Angela says
Awesome prize! Getting ready to move into a house that needs a total remodel, so this would be great to have! Just discovered your blog…I love it!
Leslie says
Gimme that $500 or gimme back that fillet o’ fish…
after giving birth to two sets of twins in 3 years we are finally creating the laundry room/home office/art room that we desperately need!
Mary says
Gimme that $500!
We finally removed the “colorful” wallpaper the previous owners left behind and now we to paint, update the countertops, install a backsplash, and do about a million other little projects to finally make this house feel like our home.
Lori Orth says
GIMME THAT $500! I’d spend it on new lighting for the exterior of my home.
Curt says
“Gimme that $500!”
My wife wants me to get moving on the master bath updates we’ve been talking about since we moved in two years ago. This would be a big help.
Terrific prize–thanks for doing this!
Paola says
Gimme that $500!
Wow, awesome deal!!! We would like to install new doors in our house.
Rachel in San Antonio says
Gimme me that $500, please. We would use it towards remodeling our 70s Brady Bunch pad.
Jamon says
Gimme me that $500.
Nikki says
Gimme that $500, please! Our new house needs a ton of work!
Rachel says
Gimme that $500, please!
SanSue says
GIMME THAT $500
SSG says
GIMME THAT $500
susan says
GIMME THAT $500! I love Lowe’s!!
Shanelle says
GIMME THAT $500! i could DEFINATELY use it, to repaint my ENTIRE house (all 2800 sq ft of it!)!
Erika Ward says
GIMME THAT $500, PLEASE!
GREAT TOWARDS THE FEMININE TOUCH TO MY HOME OFFICE!
patty says
Give Me That $500! Replace bathroom lighting, power washer, paint-oh all kinds of stuff.
Marilyn says
GIMME THAT $500 so I can replace my ancient berber carpeting!
Stephanie Earls says
GIMMIE THAT $500
The 24th is my Birthday!!!!What a great present it would be!!!I would buy hardwood floors for my bedroom!
Alex says
GIMME THAT $500!
oh my oh my…. we are prepping to finish our huge unfinished basement so we’ll finally have another den/playroom! finally!
Judy says
Gimme that $500 for window shades,
our odd sized windows won’t take no readymades.
We’d buy ’em ourselves but the budget’s thin,
So for now, we hope no one’s lookin’ in.
Cellular, blackout, those babies aren’t cheap,
So for now I’m stuck dreamin’ of privacy, darkness, and a good night’s sleep!!!!
PS: My whole family looooooves your blog!
Annie K says
GIMME THAT $500! Where to start!? We just bought our first home last month and like you guys, we are quickly falling in love. Little did we know that this romance would be so costly! $500 would be well spent on a new door for the basement to stop the leaking. :)
Melissa says
GIMME THAT $500! What a fantastic giveaway! I would love to redo our office since that is where my husband spends the majority of his time (he is in his last year of law school). Love your blog!
Heather says
GIMME THAT $500!
Probably would spend it on lots of little things (like paint and new paint brushes, ceiling light fixtures, kitchen sink faucet…etc.) OR 1 big item (like a bathroom sink/vanity combo or all new bamboo blinds!)
Greg says
Tomorrow is my birthday and I close on my first home – this would be one heck of a gift!
Megan says
There is an endless list of things I’d LOVE for my new home from Lowe’s… Amazing giveaway!
Greg says
GIMME THAT $500!
My birthday is tomorrow, and I close on my first house. This would be one heck of a bday and house warming gift!
KayAnne says
Pretty please, gimme that $500!
I live in a house w/ no carpet, no window shades, no molding, and bare drywall! I’m ripe w/ potential, but alas I have no money to make get any forward traction in the decore dept!
Laura C says
Oh! Oh! Oh! Gimme that $500! Please!
Abby in Ohio says
Gimme that $500!!!
I would save it for the very near future when my husband and I finally buy our first home. The possibilities seem endless…and it would be a great start toward any renovations! What a fabulous giveaway…thanks guys!
Abbie says
GIMME THAT $500! We would use it to rip out our bathtub surround, put in a new bathtub, replace the walls with tile and put in some amazing new fixtures! Our tubs are original to our home… from 1974. Yuck.
Heather says
Gimme that $500!! With a marriage on 10/03/09 and the fact we see the end in sight of a full gut and renovation (is that floor stain I smell?), we could some ceiling fans for the bedrooms, new fixtures for the bathroom, or maybe a beautiful new front door to welcome all of our guests! Possibilities are endless in this house! :)
Katie says
Gimme that 500 dollars!!
Madelaine K says
GIMME THAT $500 – oh wow! We used Lowe’s extensively for our summer yard redo. It would be a blessing to spend someone else’s money rather than our own!
Mike D. says
GIMME THAT $500!
We’re looking to do a laundry room makeover!
We could use it!
Jeanette says
GIMME THAT $500!!! I would love to update our 60’s bathroom…or really any of out 60’s rooms!
Anna says
“Gimme that $500” I would like to use brocade wallpaper in our dinning room or to finish bedroom closets.
Princess of Power says
GIMME THAT $500. We would use it to rip out the carpet and install hardwoods!
afsi says
Gimme that $500!!! I really need to update my old rusty light fixture in my bathroom. Being out of job for 6 months I can’t afford anything. Thank you!
KC says
“GIMME THAT $500?
I need some dog-friendly flooring in my condo!
Diane says
Gimme that $500! We’ll spend it on a master bathroom remodel.
Jeff says
Gimme that $500!!!! Lots of Landscaping!
Luke M says
Gimme that $500!!
We just bought a house and need to do a patio!
Elliott says
GIMME THAT $500!
I’m removing the nasty wall-to-wall in the guest room and adding wood floors!