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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.
Raylan says
GIMME THAT $500
I really need a new patio set
Erin says
GIMME THAT $500!
New front doors. :)
Roshni Kurian says
“GIMME THAT $500?
I could do a ton with that money including turning my second bedroom into a functioning office and library!!
Stephanie says
GIMME THAT $500
I would love to replace our sliding glass door with french doors. It would be so nice to have an easy to open door for our kids.
Janis says
GIMME THAT $500! Our laundry room and bathroom floors are in desperate need of new tile.
Robbie Beth says
GIMME THAT $500 congrats on the two year blogiversary — I’d use the 500 to update at least one bathroom — I wonder how much a water-saving, dual-flush toilet costs?
Nick says
GIMME THAT $500!
I’d get a propane grill…charcoal’s for the dogs (sorry Burger).
Katey says
GIMME THAT $500!!! I need a rug under my kitchen table! My three year old loves to slide the chairs across the floor.. my scuffed floors would thank you!
Mandy says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
I NEED that $500 now please!! Saturday began with cancelled plans and turned into taking off a kitchen cabinet knob, you know, just to see… then all the knobs…by the end of the day those cabinets were primed! I have lived with a kitchen that was “just not me” for a little over a year, and am ready to feel at home. We are in the middle of removing doors, getting new hinges, painting, getting new countertops and re-doing the backsplash. I am super excited and would be super efficient in having something to show for that shiny gift card!
KC says
GIMME THAT $500
I’d put it towards a snowblower so I don’t have to break my back again this winter.
Stephanie says
GIMME THAT $500
I have a ceiling to floor, granny-pink tiled bathroom. Need I say more??
Jennifer says
GIMME THAT $500
We need a new snowblower! The handle broke on ours last year and we cannot go back to shoveling! Otherwise I’m going to finally repaint our boring and architecturally awkward space.
Congrats on the 2 year anniversary!
susan says
GIMME THAT $500!
i would walk around the store with a huge cart and buy whatever i wanted to on-the-spot with no buyer’s guilt!!!
Reba Schenk says
GIMME THAT $500
My husband and I were just talking today about how we need to buy a pump for the fish pond in the back yard of our new home so the water will be filtered and our poor fishys can see where they are swimming so I imagine we would use it for that and some other power tools we need for our many home projects.
Sarah Phares says
“Gimme that $500!”
Christmas presents for the hubby and daddy!
Jamie says
Gimme that $500! We have a kitchen in major need of a facelift and this would really help!
Tish says
GIMME THAT $500! I have to re-roof my garage!
Lauren says
GIMME THAT $500!
With an ongoing basement finishing project at our house, this money could go towards a lot of things!
Rebecca says
GIMME THAT $500…My bedroom!
Alli Keele says
GIMME THAT $500 (please)
I would love to update my living room. Paint, lighting fixtures, rugs, the whole 9 yards. Congrats on your anniversary!
Kristin says
GIMME THAT $500!!
Oh gosh, this would help so much. We need a new kitchen floor so badly, our ceramic tiles are cracking all over the place!
Kira says
GIMME THAT $500!
Could definitely use that kind of cash to renovate our half bathroom or give our landscaping a facelift come springtime!
Colleen says
GIMME THAT $500
Please?
The hard part would be deciding what to spend it on. A new bathroom sink, a firepit, or (thinking ahead) a snowblower.
Gloria says
GIMME THAT $500
My husband and I just put an offer on a house that has to flooring in the bathroom… Would LOVE to get some tile for it! And make it heated :)
Marcie says
GIMME THAT $500. We need to renovate an entire house, so $500 would be a great help… we’ll definitely start with the bathroom.
Stephanie G says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
With a baby on the way, we’ll be losing our guest room and adding a bed to our teeny study. I’d use it for extra storage, or furniture for our screened in porch, both would add more living space to our 1800 square feet!
Congrats on the anniversary!
Olivia says
GIMME THAT $500 DOLLARS!
I just bought a new condo and it is in dire need of EVERYTHING so the possibilities are endless!
Sabrina says
GIMME THAT $500
We would love to replace the leaky doors in the basement — the mopping up is getting old!
Malochey says
GIMME THAT $500
I would get a new pressure washer and repaint a few rooms.
Meghan says
GIMME THAT $500
Baby needs a new washer and dryer!
Jim W. says
GIMME THAT $500 – my wife needs a new dishwasher!
Suzann R says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
We are planning on painting the whole house along with fixing up the front garden, so this would be handy :)
Erin Brown says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!
I would use it to buy ourselves a new gas range!
Stephanie says
GIMME THAT $500
We would likely use it towards our impending kitchen remodel…or blow it all on Christmas decorations!
Jennifer W says
GIMME THAT $500!!
We would spend it on new french doors for our basement remodel!
Erika says
Gimme that $500!! Wow, where do I start?? We just bought a new house and we could really use a patio set for our big patio. Also, we have a TON of grass and my husband is looking for a new mulching lawnmower to cut down on the mowing time. Thanks so much for the awesome opportunity!
Matthew says
Gimme that $500!
I would love to tile my kitchen.
Michelle J says
GIMME THAT $500!!
Projects in our basement abound!
Eve says
GIMME THAT $500
I would definitely use the money to give my Grandchildren the bedroom makeover of their dreams!!!
Marissa says
GIMME THAT $500
I need to redo my horrible bathroom…
Tasha B. says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
It’s badly needed to replace our laminate floor with tile. Apparently, the “warranty” on our laminate floor is void if liquid sits on it for longer than 30 seconds. NICE. The dishwasher flooded the kitchen while we were gone. It’s UGLY.
Kristie says
GIMME THAT $500! Are you kidding? I could get soo much with that!
Jennifer says
GIMME THAT $500!!
We live in a small house, and are working on fixing it up to move to a bigger house. We are waiting to start our family until we get this done, and the next project on our list is the Bathroom! $500 would definitely get it done!
CdnAmanda says
GIMME THAT $500
I would love to update my master bathroom!
Catherine M. says
GIMME THAT $500!!
We would use it to help finish up a load of unfinished projects in our new home. First off, we’d probably fix the trim around the house (which needs lots of TLC) and buy window shades for most of our rooms. Thanks for the chance!
Laura says
Gimme that $500!
We would definitely be putting that towards a kitchen reno we are in dire need of doing!
Benny says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
My deck will thank you for the face lift!
Eileen says
Give me that $500!!! We need it to re-do our master bath (can you say builder grade vanity and tile?).
Melle Dettenmaier says
Gimme That $500!!!!
New wood floors! (sigh)
oneida says
GIMME THAT $500!
We are in the process of buying a house. Ooooo, the possibilities! I would want to buy paint to really spice up the walls as well as to update furniture we buy on craigslist. Or maybe use it towards an appliance like a nice refrigerator. Or washer/dryer. I love doing laundry! Or to do a fun renovation in whatever house we get. Or to make the garden we’ve always dreamed of in the backyard with the rain barrel so we can grow our own produce. I’m getting excited just thinking about it! Hope I win! ;)