***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.
Ruth Ann says
GIMME THAT $500
Please!!!
As our washing machine is on the fritz, we would love to have the Lowes gift card to pu towards replacing it!
Hilary says
GIMME THAT $500!
With a “project house” circa original 1964 I think we might start with the rooms full of pigeon wall paper.
Jay says
GIMME THAT $500…
…so that I can reapir the desolate wilderness that is my backyard.
Jenn H. says
GIMME THAT $500
Kathryn says
Gimme that $500!!!
That would be amazing to win. I would use it towards windows and siding that we’re replacing next spring. That would be so wonderful… it’s gonna be a lot of money!!
Alison Chandler says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!
OMG! We need to redo our bathroom, it’s leaking — new fixtures, sink, toilet, flooring, lighting!!! Please help us put a dent in this ginormous project!
Happy Anniversary YHL!
Crystal says
GIMME THAT $500
bathroom updates!
Jess says
GIMME THAT $500
I would use that gift card to help turn my *baby’s* room into a big boy room!
Katy T says
GIMME THAT $500 – please :)
I’d love two new area rugs and a new light fixture.
Happy Blogiversary – love your blog & your style!
Amanda Boyd says
GIMME THAT $500
We would definitely love to spend that on fixing up our first home!
Catherine says
GIMME THAT $500! We would use it for some much needed landscaping projects. Or maybe to put up a back splash in the kitchen…
Heather says
GIMME THAT $500
My husband and I just bought our first house and the $500 would definitely come in handy. There are so many things we would love to do to the house, however a new dishwasher would be amazing since the old one has decided that its tired of cleaning my dishes.
Love the blog, you guys have a beautiful house and so many amazing ideas!!!
Jess Bosman says
Gimme that $500!
We’re in the process of remodeling our bathroom and kitchen and will be adding on to our house next spring…LOTS of options to spend the money!
darci says
GIMME THAT $500, please?!?! ;-)
And what would we use the $500 for? We’d likely paint our master bedroom and put the rest towards a new washer and dryer!
Jo says
GIMMIE THAT $500
I am always doing something new and fun! so I would take the card with me and decide when I get there ;) Thanks for the ops my friends :)
Rebecca B says
GIMME THAT $500 :0)
i need to paint the outside of our condo!
Elizabeth says
GIMME THAT $500!
We’ve been hoping to renovate our kitchen. This would truly help.
robyn says
gimmie that $500!
the hubs and i will use the money to start finishing our basement!
Shaina says
GIMME THAT $500!
I hear a new stainless steel dishwasher calling my name with that money!!
Leigh says
GIMME that $500!!
Jael says
Gimme that $500.
I think the gift card would be spent towards replacement of the VERY outdated jetted tub and surround in the bathroom and a Japanese maple tree for the yard. Happy 2 years!!
[email protected] says
Gimmie that $500!
I would spend it on my upstairs bathrooms. 1 is all blue (toilet, tub, and wall) and the other has a green shower with some grody looking tile. It won’t get it finished, but it will get me started!
lindsay says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!
I would use that GC in a hot second to get some MUCH needed supplies for a built in shelving unit.
Please oh PLEASE! let me win!!
Micki says
Gimme that $500. I desperately need a new storm door.
Kate says
GIMME THAT $500! My husband and I don’t own a home yet, just a little apartment. But my brother in law (husband’s brother) and sister in law just bought a new house and are fixing it up, and my sister in law was just laid off from her job. So we’d probably give it to them as an early Christmas present so they can get some work done on their house!
Jessica Marie says
!!!!GIMME THAT $500!!!!
Goodness.. If I was to win we would definitely save that money to redo our patio. Right now it’s a boring concrete slab and I’m just dying to get some cobblestone in there instead. :D
Matt McKeag says
GIMME THAT $500!
Help! Our closet collapsed last week and we need to rebuild it, pretty much from scratch – this $500 would really help us create a walk-in we can be proud of (and might even help us organize my wife’s clothes!) We’d certainly share the transformation with you.
Congrats on two years!
D'Rae says
GIMMIE THAT $500!!!
Carrie S says
GIMME THAT $500
I would use to redo our master bedroom. Whee…that would be fun!!
Emily Geyer says
GIMME THAT $500!!
Our lawn mower is on the fritz too, so I think that is at the top of our list!
Jennifer says
GIMME THAT $500
I would buy a new washer/dryer unit! Wow, what a blessing that would be.
Nancy says
GIMME THAT $500!!
I need new paint/rug for Living Room!
Mallory Cervas says
GIMME THAT $500
My hubby and I need a romantic shower now that we’ve repainted our bathroom!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sharon S says
GIMME THAT $500
Congrats on 2 years!
We would re-landscape our jungle of a backyard!
Constance says
“GIMME THAT $500? Our master bath needs some serious TLC and help from Lowe’s!!!!!
Matt says
GIMME THAT $500
Landscaping!
heather{dot}com says
Um, GIMME THAT $500!
We’re mid total remodel of our upstairs (okay, fine, who am I kidding? We’re just getting started.) and $500 sure would help move us along.
Lynn Soon says
GIMME THAT $500
We would use it towards our dream kitchen!!!
Krista says
GIMME THAT $500! I need more bookshelves!
Kate says
GIMME THAT $500!!
Our next project is finishing our bedroom. I’m not sure why we always seem to put off our space for last, but it’s time to take care of our bedroom! Some new paint and a closet organizer are top on the list!
leigh ann says
GIMME THAT $500
WoW! We could use this in so many ways…..our house is on the market and we’ll be moving soon to a house that I’m sure will need updating….paint, lights, oh my head is spinning! Thanks for all the inspiration!!!
- Sarah :-) says
GIMME THAT $500!!
McStudly and I are trying to redo our kitchen AND laundry area and every penny counts!! So 50,000 free ones wouldn’t be a bad deal at ALL (though we prefer a gift card over the pennies… just fyi.) ;-)
Ashey T. says
GIMME THAT $500!
To finish remodeling my house (it was a foreclosure and needed everything!). The final stuff: storm door and new front door. My current front door was kicked in by the SWAT team during a drug bust waaaaaay before I owned it! Promise. You can currently see outside between the door and frame. My dog runs over to it and sniffs the fresh air. :-(
Sara KB says
Gimme that $500!
The only bathroom in our house is in need of a complete overhaul. Help.
Annie P. says
My husband and I are closing on our house next week and this would be the icing on the cake. We would use the money start our kitchen remodel. New cabinets and countertops are a must.
LindsB says
GIMME THAT $500!
I’d be buying some pint, new lighting, drawer and door fixtures, and a few new rugs just to name a few. Love this one!
Lauren says
GIMME THAT $500!!
A new dishwasher or oven! We need both…
Tawna says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!! PLEEEEAAAAASSSSEEEE!!!
We just moved into our first home, and I am DYING to get painting!!!!
Kim says
GIMME THAT $500
I would use it to refinish our bathtub and for some kitchen updates.
Khirsten Thomas says
Gimme that $500! I need PAINT!