***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.
Candace Jones says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
Our ugly old bathroom needs some serious help!
Melinda says
GIMME THAT $500…Pretty Please!!!
We want to paint our kitchen cabinets, add a tile backsplash and new lighting for the kitchen and dining room.
Jackie says
GIMME THAT $500
Oh, I have so many things that it could be used for that I could probably just randomly point in the store and hit something. But, new carpeting is really calling to me.
Adele says
GIMME THAT $500, please! We really need a new vacuum. Exciting huh?
Shelley Scarbrough says
GIMME THAT $500
I totally spent about that much this weekend on new doorknobs for my house. Replacing the gold cheap ones with rubbed bronze made all the difference in the world. NOW I would totally do floring for my kitchen!
Kay says
Gimme that $500!
We need new floors, like yesterday. It’s scary.
Congrats on your success!
Jen says
Gimme that $500!
Office makeover!
Fran says
GIMME THAT $500
We would use the money to fix up our bathrooms in our house we just moved into – one has a gray bathtub and all gray walls and the other has a beige bathtub and beige walls (hey, at least the former owners had a theme…of boring). Plus the bathrooms haven’t been renovated since the house was built in 1988!
Amy says
GIMME THAT $500!
Our lawnmower just busted, so that would by our number one purchase! And with any money left over, we would either put it towards a shed for the backyard, or for some new lighting in our living room. Please oh please! :)
marina says
oops forgot the GIMME THAT $500
Leslie says
GIMME THAT $500 – We could definitely use this one…we are in the beginning stages of partially finishing our basement and this would be the perfect start to purchasing drywall and paint, lighting, etc.
Congrats on 2 years – I recently found your blog and find it soooo inspiring! Thanks for the chance to win this fabulous gift!
Monica R says
GIMME THAT $500!
Love your blog and want a cute living room like yours.
Amy Kobart says
“GIMME THAT $500?
We’re at a stand still w/our basement remodel, this would be the kick-in-the-butt to get us going!!!!
James says
GIMME THAT $500
FLOORS FLOORS FLOORS!!!
GuavaGal says
GIMME THAT $500!!
I just moved into my house in June, and I’m planning to paint the entire interior AND exterior. Plus, replace all the doors + knobs + hinges. I bet $500 would be an excellent start!
S. Brapham says
“GIMME THAT $500?
I can stretch that money out….
-DIY headboard
-Dining room lighting fixture
-Paint
-New knobs
I could go on and on……:)
Becky says
Gimme that $500 (Puh-lease!!)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What we would do with the dough…shop ’til we dropped at Loews, grabbing 2x4s and wires and light fixtures and sub-flooring and flooring and drywall and paint (ok, maybe we would need to pay in the end) but we just started finishing our basement and every little bit helps!
Lauren says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
We need a new lawnmower – my poor husband has to PULL the lawnmower and the neighbors are starting to talk:)
Jennifer says
GIMME THAT $500
I really need a new washer and dryer and this would help out tremendously!
Angie says
Gimme that $500! I could spend it SOOOO many ways, but I think it would go for a new lawnmower and weedeatter!
TAMMY says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!
I have just had a new baby boy and would use it for some projects in the nursery!!!
Liz says
Gimme that $500!
My hubby and I just bought a fixer upper and that gift card would be a major blessing!
Lesley says
GIMME THAT $500!
A dishwasher! I’m tired of hand-washing dishes, sigh…
Congrats on two years…love your blog!
Jill says
Gimme that $500!
A subway tile backsplash for our kitchen! No more grease splatters!!!
meg says
Gimme that $500! Lots of landscaping that we could get done with that $$$!
Michelle says
GIMME THAT $500
Our bid just got accepted on our 1st home! We’re moving in early Nov so I’d love to get some paint, an outdoor seating area, so new light fixtures…. it would be amazing!
John says
“GIMME THAT $500?
I would love to build a new shed.
Jen Tschirschwitz says
“GIVE ME THAT $500″. I want to update my bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, and dining room.” All on a small budget if that’s possible :)
Kim says
GIMME THAT $500! Backyard and kitchen renovations!!
StephanieSS says
GIMME THAT $500
New baby on the way…room needs madeover!
Denise says
GIMME THAT $500!
Honestly, the list seems endless! Kitchen backsplash, landscaping, new carpeting, paint…….We would definitely put it to good use!
Sarah says
GIMME THAT $500!
I want to build shelves for our garage…
Ashley N. says
GIMME THAT $500!!
We are Lowe’s fanatics so we could put that puppy to good use. We’ve been wanting to put stone borders around the flowerbeds and trees, get new patio furniture (got my eye on the red wicker that’s on sale now!) and I’m sure my husband could find many more uses for it.
You guys are awesome and congrats on your blogiversary!
Kara says
GIMME THAT $500!
We’ll definitely spend it on a backyard makeover — paver stones, an outdoor bar, more seating, and all the fun things that will make us want to spend more time in our yard!
Beatriz G. says
GIMME THAT $500!!
We’re in the process of getting our new house and this would give us the head start that we need in making our first house a home!
Elizabeth says
GIMME THAT $500!
My (long-distance for going on 3 years) boyfriend and I are in the process of remodeling his house in order to rent it out. He can’t move the 6 hours to be near me until we finish it, and with the economy being so bad we’re working extra to make the money to put into the house. $500 would go a long way for us!
Amy S. says
GIMME THAT $500!! We are in desperate need of a new stove!!
Diana says
GIMME THAT $500!
That moolah would sure put a dent in our planned “budget” powder room makeover, or maybe a new patio with firepit, or a laundry room overhaul, or…the possibilities are endless!!
Adam says
GIMME THAT $500
Landscaping is sorely needed at our house. Patches of dirt instead of grass! We need to get a jump on fixing it up so it will be ready for spring.
jessica jones says
“Gimme that 500!” Oh how we need this…we’d finally buy a storm door, one that will still allow our “hydrangea blue” front door to show through. And then put the rest towards wood for a fence so that our little puppy won’t run away!
Lindsay says
Gimme that $500!! New floors or a bathroom redo, please!!
Christina says
GIMME THAT $500!
I would love to spend this on updating all the old finds that I have sitting around (paint, new handles,etc) and maybe go into a boutique one day? I also love the bathroom sink idea, I would start there!
Dani says
GIMME THAT $500! I’d put it toward new wood laminate for our kitchen/dining room!
Patrice says
GIMME THAT $500!!!…so that we can say good-bye to our hideous 1980’s fridge!!!
Brandi Payne says
Holy Moly!!! I just finished building a new home and would love the $500 to go toward plantings-shrubs to be exact, and a few reads-how DIY pool project, gardening, etc etc. Oh, and a new edger, that should do it. Thanks a million, or $500.
Jenni O says
gimme that $500!
oh, so many possibilities, but the $25 clearance grill we got last year is dying, and we’d love a new one. That and a new lawnmower (we also got an old used one when we moved to our first house!).
Allan says
Gimme that $500
Just bought our first house, lots of things to do. Maybe a backyard re-do?? new fence, landscaping. $500 will go a loooong way
Casey Poynter says
GIMME THAT $500! We have a beautiful Craftsman bungalow that we are working on and the Lowe’s card could help so much! Paint, light fixtures, decor!
Patrick says
GIMME THAT $500!
We need a new lawn mower something bad
Jennifer H. says
Gimme that $500!!! We’ve been in our new 1960s ranch for less than 2 months and have much to do! Our sinks could be replaced, our dehumidifier costs ton to run in the basement, our carpet is not tight against the walls, and we don’t have an exhaust fan in our master bath!