***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.
vika says
“GIMME THAT $500!!
Husband and I are new home owners and the house needs lots of renovations. This gift card can really help with bathroom renovations or deck re-staining or adding crown molding and base boards or replacing our new/broken lawnmower or painting the garage or……
Ricki says
Gimme that $500! We need a faucet and toilet!
Nicole Benza says
GIMME THAT $500 !!!
Wow…I would definitely finish landscaping outside…put crown molding in the livingroom and bedroom, and buy a new light for in the entryway and kitchen!
Matt (MWM) says
GIMME THAT $500
I would use this for a new oven for my wife!
sarah says
GIMME THAT $500!
I’d spend it on power tools. I dream of becoming a carpenter.
Missy says
GIMME THAT $500!!
The hubs and I have been in major talks regarding our bedroom. We have decided to completely re-do the room and this gift card would be an amazing help!
Denise says
Gimme that $500!
Wow! What a prize! Been wanting to update the powder room and a host of other small projects…this would be awesome!
rebeca says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!! We bought a home 3 months ago and would love to get our basement finished!!!!!!
Courtney Vollmer says
Gimme that $500!!
We are downsizing and are in need of many storage solutions! This will be perfect.
Shanna says
GIMME THAT $500!
I would love to buy a large rug for our living room.
KimberlyH says
GIMME THAT $500!! Oh the millions of things my husband and I could do with that gift card….I think the first thing it would be put towards is revamping the yucky PINK kitchen we inherited in our new home!
Megan says
GIMME THAT $500!
We’re buying a house so we need a lawn mower and paint and we’d like to put in a patio and update the master bath and … the list is endless!
carson says
GIMME THAT $500…please? I would so love to better organize the mess that I call my garage.
Eleanor says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
I would definitely use the $500 on some patio furniture…or a new shower door… or some new lighting for our bathrooms… the list goes on and on!
Jamie says
GIMME THAT $500! It would go towards a new fridge for our kitchen. I’m pretty sure ours is about to die based on all the weird noises it makes throughout the night.
Allison says
Gimme that $500!!!!! I am newly married and would love to use the gift card to stock up on holiday decorations! I have few!
Allison says
GIMME THAT $500!!!! PLEASE!!!!!
Wowzers! So many things to spend this on! Let’s see, what’s on my list: new light fixtures, some new plantings to up the curb-appeal, new bathroom fixtures, etc.
Mehnaz Yasmin says
GIMME THAT $500, pretty please.
Anna A says
Gimme that $500! How about a flagstone walkway? Or a fence? Or an arbor. Or…all of it!
Charlotte says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!
Jacci says
Oh, c’mon now :) Big bucks. No whammies. Big bucks. GIMME THAT $500!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Please?
Carla says
GIMME THAT $500!
I’d love to make over our fireplace. It stares at me daily with disgust just begging for a face lift. It would be wonderful.
Thanks!
Stephanie says
Gimme That $500!!
I would love to use the lowe’s giftcard to finish painting my house! Lowe’s is the only home improvement store with No – VOC paint!! And, I would be able to get that super high ladder so I can finally paint the super high walls in the stairwell (this is seriously holding me up! – any other suggestions!?). I would also love to buy some shrubs for the front planter, it is occupied by wildflowers now but, is going to be bare pretty soon!
John says
GIMME THAT 500!
We would love to purchase some crown molding for our formal dining room.
Jennifer A. says
Gimme that $500!
I would love to put that toward a new washer and dryer, or paint and supplies to repaint the entire house, or I’m really hoping that our house will sell and we’ll buy a new fixer-upper to spend it on!
Angi says
GIMME THAT $500! I would use this toward my bathroom renovation (and since I only have ONE (terribly out of date) bathroom in my whole house, it would really make a difference.
Terri S says
GIMME THAT $500! Our house is 30 years old and our upstairs bathrooms desperately need updating. This would definitely help!
Pamela Q says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
we’d totally use it on repainting our foyer/living room area. i’d also buy a few more mirrors and closet organizers for our bedroom. it’s so neglected.
michelle says
“GIMME THAT $500?
I have been following your site for a while and love what you have done with your house!!
Amy says
“GIMME THAT $500?
We would like to re-do/organize our office that still has boxes piled in it since we moved in almost 2 years ago!
Allison says
GIMME THAT $500!
I need to landscape and hardscape around my hot tub.
Bethany Mc says
GIMME THAT $500!
Jessie says
PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEASE GIMME THAT $500!!
we bought a house TWO weeks shy of earning that $8,000 and we could really use any help we could get! we’re finishing up MANY projects on the inside – and still have LOTS to do outside – residing a shed, painting defective brick around the botton, a new front door, making shutters, replacing the outdoor lights – the list goes on and on! THANKS!!!
Austin says
GIMME THAT $500!
P Quigley says
GIMME THAT $500!
please?
Emily U says
GIMME THAT $500
My husband and I just bought our first house! We haven’t even closed yet, but our to-do list is growing by the day.
I know the first projects we’ll be tackling are painting (every room!) and buying a new washer and dryer, so this gift card would be put to good use and FAST!
simpleginger says
GIMME THAT $500!
I’m working on a kitchen remodel and the $500 would work wonders! Don’t worry…even without winning the $500 I’ll send you guys the before and afters (if they’re worthy!)
Shanna Banana says
GIMME THAT 500!
Patio furniture!!!
daniella says
Gimme that $500!!!!! Just bought a house that needs so much work not sure were to start!!! But since we live in sunny Florida I would spent that $500 on some new outdoor goodies to complement my new pool, since outdoor living is an all year round thing here.
MXQ says
GIMME THAT $500!
my wife would go crazy with that! i’m almost afraid to ask but i know it would def help our pocketbooks!
Maycie says
Gimme that $500!!! My husband and I would LOVE to put that $ towards materials for a new privacy fence & deck.
Nicole M. says
GIMME THAT $500!
My hubby and I rent, so unfortunately we don’t have any exciting project plans in our near future. But…hubby just started his own business, and he could totally use the $500 for new tools!
Rebecca says
GIMME THAT $500
paint my living room and storage solutions for my oh-so-small manhattan apartment
Wendy says
GIMME THAT $500!
It would go on new wood flooring. White carpet and 3 little kids is not a good mix and I’ve been dreaming of ripping out our carpet!
S says
GIMME THAT $500!
Jacci says
I think we would use the $500 on either temporary laminate countertops (we figure our granite is about 2 years down the road) OR on a shower surround to cover our master bath shower. It’s so funky y’all. I’ve never shown pics of it on our blog for **good reason**. It would be really nice to get that taken care of asap. I’ve got the baby bug and I am NOT showering in that thing while preggie! ;)
XO,
Jacci
shellee says
gimme that $500!!! Please!
We are about to tackle a retaining wall project and a patio extension so we would probably use it toward those!
Jennifer Cowan says
GIMME THAT $500!! New house=a billion projects.
Alexson says
GIMME THAT $500!
I’d redo my HIDEOUS kitchen floor. The rest of the kitchen is all prettied up (thank you, paint!), but the floor….oh, it’s bad. Peeling, stained, icky linoleum!
Britania says
GIMME THAT $500
I think our next project will be installing a sliding glass door in our master and adding a deck out of that door!