***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.
Mark Giles says
“GIMME THAT $500?
Would love to update the bathroom tiles for my wife :)
— Thanks guys for the chance.
Missy K says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!
Really awful bathroom here!
Brittany Blair says
paint, blids, all the stuff needed for our new house.
Audrey says
GIMME THAT $500!
I’m thinking a shed for the backyard, or a re-do of our deck? Maybe wood floors for the kitchen? oo so many options!
Janessa says
Gimme that $500!
I would spend it towards new flooring for our living room.
Cheryl Joy says
GIMME THAT $500!
I am getting married and moving into a new place in November. We would use the money to paint and upgrade the house before moving in. :)
DNK says
GIMME THAT $500! Paint for the entire house, a DIY headboard, new lighting for the kitchen and living room, hardware for the kitchen cabinets/drawers!
susan says
“GIMME THAT $500?
hmm, deciding what to spend it on would be tough but i’d start with supplies for painting our sadly neglected bedroom. then some new light fixtures and knobs. a subtle but important change.
Julia says
GIMME THAT $500!
Here’s hoping! I would be able to finish tons of little projects around my house… and one big one! My list would include: a pedestal sink, paint for my nursery, a power sander, a nail gun, molding throughout my house, and stain to refinish my dining room table. (Whew!) I know I could do this all for $500 or less! Congrats on two years youngsters. :o)
Jamie says
Gimme that $500!
In talks to buy our first new home! The kitchen is the kitchen from SEINFELD… remember the one when Jerry hired the contracter with new cabinets and he put them over the island and blocked off the rest of the room? If the house falls through then we will buy something spiffy for our condo!
Graham says
GIMME THAT $500
Drywall tools. :)
Betty Wetmiller says
GIMME that $500
I would give it to my daughter and husband who are removating a 1965 house that they just bought and moved into- Lowe’s is their friend.
Her blog is at http://ourlonghaul.blogspot.com/search/label/House
ps Congratulations on your two year blogiversary.
Meg Lyttle says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!
Our bathroom is in need of some mega love (and full out renos)…when you sit to pee, your knees literally touch the wall. Problem? I think so!!!
And congrats on your 2 years, thats fabulous!
Venn says
Gimme that $500!
Kitchen flooring
eliza says
…GIMME THAT $500!
We are closing on our first house and we need lots of renovations!!! But, on the immediate side, we would splurge on new gutters and downspouts (none currently!) and a swanky cellar door.
Chad and Cristy says
GIMME THAT $500 … please? :)
Today is my birthday! What a birthday gift this would be! We will be buying a house soon – new to us but not ‘new’ construction so $500 to vamp it up would be fabulous!
Krista says
GIMME THAT $500!
I would use it for the laundry list of small projects I am slowly working my way through.
Amanda Ray says
GIMME THAT $500!!!! My husband and I have just purchased a foreclosure home, and the list of things that need to be done never ends! First, the whole front yard needs to be landscaped! The neighbors are so tired of looking at a lawn taken over by weeds!
Holly says
Gimme that $500! I would definitely use it for some outdoor seating…
I’ve made so many trips to lowe’s over the past few months, but i wouldn’t mind making just one more :)
Brittany Blair says
GIMME THAT 500!
PAINT
Emilie says
GIMME THAT $500!
We just bought a new house, and the basement is unfinished. Need I say more? Realistically, though, it would probably go toward getting some much-needed shelving installed in our garage and storage rooms. And maybe some light fixtures … Light is good.
Hannah says
GIMME THAT $500
– Oh you have no idea. Just moved into our new “house” (I use that word loosely) its a 1972 double wide that will have to make do till we can build a new house. We need heat this winter, new furnace, we need new water pipes to get rid of the sulfur smell in these old ones, we need a new dishwasher (yes, more a luxury but I put it on the list as we can use it in the new house), we need window insulation for the winter, should I go on, I think I have spent the $500 a few times over by now;-)
Stacy says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!
If I won, I would totally use it on a propane grill to add to our newly landscaped backyard!!!
Amanda says
GIMME THAT $500!
We just moved to the Chicago area and once I get a job, we are making an offer on our dream house! I’d use the money to buy a snowblower for our new driveway!
Malisa says
GIMME THAT $500
I need to re-tile the bathroom floor and a new dryer.
Anne says
GIMME THAT $500!
Oh geez. Where would I start?!?!? We need a new bathroom sink for our guest bath. We need to finish out our Walk-in Master Bedroom Closet. The previous owners started it but didn’t finish. There is still insulation exposed in spots. I need 4 large area rugs. I shut up now but I could go on for awhile…
Amy says
I just bought my first house. I would love to finish the basement and have a game room down there. This would give me the funds to get it started!
Amanda G says
GIMME THAT $500!!
My husband and I have a million projects that we would love to tackle and could definitely use the $500 to get started. Shed for the backyard, tile the bathroom, built-in bookcase, the list goes on and on!!
Brittany Blair says
GIMME THAT $500!
Gordon says
GIMME THE $500!
If I won, I would use to help do up my guest bedroom.
Katherine says
a lawn mower for my mom!
Laura Engel says
GIMMIE THAT $500!!!
Our flea-infested carpet needs to go!!! I’ve been ogling over some bamboo flooring for far too long! Make it happen, random.org!
Kelly says
GIMME THAT $500!
(I feel rude saying that…)
My fiance and I just bought our first house which basically means that Lowe’s is our new best friend. I have a list about a mile long of things to spend this on…
– lawnmower
– any gardening tools
– washer/dryer
– water softener (this makes me SUCH a nerd, but it’s true!)
– setback thermostat!
Yay!!
Erin says
GIMME THAT $500!! This would go to an organization system, clutter be gone!
Monica says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!
so many things. it’d probably all get blown on supplies to build a new front porch. or replace some windows. we need to get a bunch of structural/functional stuff done before things get made pretty :)
Aimee says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!!!!!
Since we’re renting (but thank GOODNESS allowed to paint!), our $500 would go toward paint and perhaps an area rug? Or maybe some storage? Or some outdoor furniture? Wow…the possibilities!!
Jennie says
GIMME THAT $500!
I’d love to take on our living room!
Michelle says
GIMME THAT $500
We need new light fixtures!
Naomi says
Gimme that $500! My husband is craving a “man den” for the backyard and I’ll make him split it with me so I can flower up the place around it!
Chelsea says
GIMME THAT $500
Ohhh boy! We need a set of doors in our basement and kitchen instead of the thin-as-cardboard ones we’ve got.
rebecca says
GIMME THAT $500 baby!
So long white and blue linoleum, hello something, heck, ANYTHING else!
Paola says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!
my bathroom needs heeeellllp!!!!!
Sherah says
GIMME THAT $500! :) :)
{My husband and I would use that $500 to renovate our newly-purchased foreclosure. It needs a lot of work!}
Thanks for running such a great blog!
Jen B says
GIMME THAT $500!!
Either a dog pen for our furry friend or refinishing the basement… plus about one million other projects.
Desiree R. says
GIMME THAT $500!
The BF and I could use this to buy a couple ceiling fans for our master bedroom and guestroom. I’d love to build shelves in those rooms for extra storage space, too.
Alexis says
GIMME THAT $500!
If we’re lucky enough to win, my husband and I would put the money towards buying new kitchen cabinets. They’re on sale right now too! Thanks for the opportunity!
Steve says
GIMME THAT $500!
A new, high-efficiency toilet for our 2-unit and some pavers for a new walkway would be nice
Aileen says
Gimme that $500!!! 1951 ranch over here with just about everything to do! In the middle of a kitchen renovation, new appliances would be so nice.
Jess says
GIMME THAT $500
Where to even begin. I need everything. I moved into a new place and the place looks stark. I need everything from paint to furniture. I need a decorator too! lol
Amanda says
“GIMME THAT $500”
Just purchased a new house so what couldn’t I use that money for! I think the 1st project would be updating the kitchen; updating countertops, new flooring, etc. $500 buckaroos sure could help a sista out!