***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.
M.C . Sommers says
GIMME THAT $500
We could definitely use that on the fixer upper we are getting ready to purchase! *cross your fingers they accept our offer*
kel says
GIMME THAT $500 PLEASE!!!
two words: snow blower :)
awesome giveaway and happy blogiversary!
Melissa says
GIMME THAT $500!
New floors! Paint! Trim! Light fixtures!
Focipresley says
GIMME THAT $500
tee hee
Oh goodness, what a treat this would be! I would spend it on dry wall & sound proofing materials (for the boy’s band room!) My ears need some peace!
Kirsten says
GIMME THAT $500! (please!)
I would use it to get rid of our vinyl floors in all our bathrooms (and *ick* carpet in the master bathroom!). Maybe some new bathroom countertops as well? The possibilities are endless!
Sarah says
GIMME THAT $500!
I would love to redo our back porch – repaint the floor, put in a new door and get new rails for the steps.
Happy anniversary!
Mike says
GIMME THAT $500
Raquel V. says
GIMME THAT $500
Remodeling our entire house and we need more trim and doors!
Margaret D says
GIMME THAT $500!
This would help SO much!! :) Love the blog!
Kristin says
“GIMME THAT $500”
Bathroom remodel in the works!!
LOVE your blog – thanks, guys!
Sarah W says
GIMME THAT $500
We have numerous projects to do on our fixer upper home :) This would be such a blessing!
Miranda says
GIMME THAT $500! kitchen redo for our ’62 rancher :-)
Shaye C. says
GIMME THAT $500!
New light fixtures, new blinds, crown moulding???
juco says
GIMME THAT $500!!
Oh goodness – so many project it could go towards. New bamboo floors, new tile for the bathrooms, or pavers for the back patio… It would certainly help out wherever we decide to use it!
kari says
GIMME THAT $500! :)
We are just getting ready to tile our kitchen and bathrooms.
Congratulations on the blogiversary!
Anna says
GIMME THAT $500
Everything! Floors. Crown molding. Paint. Window treatments. The place needs to be resuscitated after 18 years.
Sara B says
Gimmee that $500!!!! I’d love to get an air filter and a proper vacuum cleaner, to help fight off the dust/indoor air pollutant buildup of winter time!
nell ann says
Gimmie that $500!
I am SO ready to fix our sidewalk and entry! We need some landscaping and a new light as well as some serious work on our flooding sidewalk. We want to relevel and add a fancy stone walkway. It would be so exciting to win!!!
anu says
GIMME THAT $500!
oh, so many things we could do to before we put our house on the market. either update the only bathroom that hasn’t been updated, or add some much needed ceiling fans to the bedroom and update the ugly on in the dining room.
Candace says
GIMME THAT $500! My hubby and I have a loooooong to-do list. This would help us buy the tubular skylight and tile for our first bath remodel! P.S. I love your blog
Rachael C says
Gimme That $500!!! I need new kitchen counters!
Quinlan Wood says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
Katie B says
GIMME THAT $500!!
We are in the midst of our very own DIY Kitchen Remodel!! With a kitchen backsplash not in the budget now…I would spend it on some beautiful white subway tiles for a trendy yet traditional backsplash! :-)
Nick says
GIMME THAT $500!
New house- need lots of new things to keep the wife happy…
Last time we went to Lowe’s we wanted to buy: washer and dryer, outdoor pathway lights, blinds for the house, new faucets!
Thanks guys.
Franz Schneider says
GIMME THAT $500
E in MD says
GIMME THAT $500
I’m going to spend it all on beer, hookers and crack.
JK. I’ve got a poker table to build, rooms to be painted, flooring to be laid down, an attic to insulate and other assorted home projects that this would be perfect for. These things have been sitting around for months to years waiting for funds to free up in our budget. So the $500 would help a lot.
However, that being said there’s a lot of Americans down in the Gulf Coast region who are still rebuilding from Katrina. Maybe sending it to someone deserving down there would be best.
ratha says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!
We would use it to get new facets for our kitchen sink and to also buy much needed accessories for our sparse house!
Jordan says
GIMME THAT $500
Oh, where to begin…
Crystal says
GIMME THAT $500
We would buy paint to paint our house!!
Rebecca says
Gimme that $500!!!
We’d definitely use it for the master bath, lots of work to be done!! I love those sinks too :)
Kristen says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!
Landscaping, and some easy updates to our bathroom!
Cozy Kitchen by the Sea says
Oh my gosh, where do I begin ?
I want to put beadboard in the boys bathroom, paint all the bedrooms upstairs, re-model our office … oh! OH MY GOSH, HOW COULD I FORGET ???? MY MASTER BATHROOM NEEDS A MAKEOVER SOOOO BAD. IT’S TINY, BUT IT MIGHT HAVE POTENTIAL AS IT HAS A GARDEN TUB, AND BEAUTIFUL WINDOW….
OOO DEAR….. I REALLY NEED TO WIN !!!
Megan Johnson says
GIMME THAT 500!
We would landscape our backyard. We’ve been dreaming of this for a long time!
Sarah says
GIMME THAT $500
We would definitely be using to fix up our less than lovely kitchen.
Marcy says
Gimmie that $500…
We would spend in on a dishwasher for our new house!
You guys are awesome!
Laura says
GIMME THAT $500 … can I add some zeroes on the end of that? :)
Jill W. says
“GIMME THAT $500”
I would be purchasing a new faucets for the bathroom, kitchen and getting a new chandelier for the bedroom. The rest if any, well than I will have to see. Crossing my fingers.
Will says
GIMME THAT $500
The top two things that would help us are a snowblower and a power washer.
Heather Banks says
GIMME THAT $500
What I wouldn’t do with $500 from Lowes! But, I think I’d start with getting new cool gray shag carpeting on our groovy staircase.
Tara DeWeese says
GIMME THAT $500!
I’d use it towards building the built in bookcases in our family room. My hubby is taking on building these himself!!!!
Or putting in a new backsplash in our kitchen.
Jenny @ Mom of 2 says
GIMME THAT $500
I just moved into a new house and every wall needs color!!!
Kelley B says
GIMME THAT $500!
I may have lost my job, but I haven’t lost the desire (or need) to give my bathroom a little revamp!
Kristy says
GIMME THAT $500! PLEASE…
I would love to update my kitchen with a new dishwasher or oven!
Dee Reid says
GIMME THAT $500
We would buy a new counter top for our guest bathroom.
Diana Schneider says
GIMME THAT $500
A new lawnmower…I mean a lawnmower period. ;D
Amy says
GIMME THAT $500!
We just moved in to our dream house and we need lots of paint and window treatments. Or we might use it for new landscaping, extending our patio, starting to build a bathroom in our basement…the possibilities are endless!
Elle X says
GIMME THAT $500
Dry wall for this wallpapered wall that is not coming off so great. Exterior and interior Paint.
Thanks for the oppty.
Natalie says
GIMME THAT $500!! I would definitely purchase the materials for our outside stairs from our deck. We will be making the purchase regardless next week but this would be fantastic!!
Martin says
GIMME THAT $500! My wife wants to redo several rooms in our house.
Kelly says
GIMME THAT $500!
new molding around the house, new kitchen sink, light fixtures! I could go on, and on, and on!