***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.
Tiffany says
GIMME THAT $500
I would love to redecorate a room… any room!!
Lacy Dailey Farmer says
Gimme that $500!! The Husband and I just moved into out first home in NOVA and boy does that home need work! We’ve started painting, but I would say the $500 would have to go towards new WINDOWS! Energy efficient WINDOWS! I think our windows must be originals… from the 70s! Congrats on your 2nd year Blogaversary! You all are truly an inspiration!
April Foster says
GIMME THAT $500!! so we can get the finishing accessories for our new house such as lighting, crown molding, curtain rods, bathroom fixtures… you get the idea! :)
Jenny says
GIMME THAT $500!!
We would have to start with our master bath by putting in new glass shower doors. We also could really use an update to our light fixtures in all the bathrooms. Anything left would be to help organize our closets and garage. We do not have a basement so our closets and garage are our only storage space.
nancy cresser says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
With four daughters & 2 bedrooms between them that we’re redoing, I could really use that $500! Congratulations on your 2 year anniversary.
Mini says
Gimme that $500! Flooring, carpet, vinyl….
anne says
GIMME THAT $500!!
We are working on updating/remodeling our bathroom. $500 at Lowe’s would help us complete this monster project/
carrie says
GIMME THAT $500!
Window covers – plantation blinds to be specific – for our newly remodeled kitchen.
Doug says
GIMME THAT $500!!
I would love the extra money in finishing my unfinished bathroom!!!
foobella says
GIMME THAT $500!!
Lots of paint!
Jacob says
GIMME THAT $500!
i want it all!
Jenny Ice says
GIMME THAT $500
We would get a new rug in the living room…
Michelle says
“GIMME THAT $500? Pleaseeee!
My husband, our baby and I are moving into a new house Oct. 17 and we would use the gift card to fix our new/really old unusable shower that is leaking behind the tiles.
Thanks for the opportunity!!
Britiney says
GIMME THAT $500!!! I would definitely spend any extra pennies on a kitchen upgrade. I’m still trying to convince my hubster we can tackle painting our kitchen cabinets. If that page of your website goes down it’s because I’ve worn it totally out. Sorry. :O(
Mel Mal says
GIMME THAT $500! We just bought a house so I can think if 101 things! First on my list is a thermostat that can be programed.
Bjorn says
GIMME THAT $500!
We’re in a new house and would love to replace the ugly, allergy-infested carpet in our basement. $500 from Lowes would get us on our way to less sneezing!
Samara says
GIMME THAT $500!!
Just purchased our first home. Bank owned. ‘Nuff said. :)
Melissa says
GIMME THAT $500!!!! please!
Julie says
Congrats on the two years, but GIMME THAT $500!! :0) There are so many things I would want to spend it on, but I think it would go toward finishing the basement. It is going to be the kids playroom and lets face it, we need somewhere for them to roam!
Colleen says
Gimme that $500! We have a goal of moving to a new house before my oldest starts kindergarten next fall and I have a ton of little fix-ups to do to get the house ready to go on the market.
Carmen says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!!!!
I desperatly need a new front door. We just moved and our door has an eage engraved in it! UGH!
Jeanne says
GIMME THAT $500!!
I am about to close on a co-op (my first real estate purchase) and could use it for ANYTHING! New vanity or tile for the bathroom or lighting or faucets or paint or a rug or door knobs…!
Tiffany W. says
GIMME THAT $500!!! PRETTY PLEASE, WITH A CHERRY ON TOP!!!
We are tearing out kitchen cabinets as I type, so between that and the bathroom remodel next that money would be greatly appreciated!! :)
Brooks Truesdell says
GIMME THAT $500
We just moved into a new apartment with our first outdoor space! We have no furniture for our fabulous deck, nor the funds to buy it. This would be a God-send :)
Happy Blogiversary!
Elise says
Gimme that $500!!! (pleeeease!!) :) We would retile our master shower, which has one of those cheap plastic liners! And if we had any left over, we would get some new mirrors for our master bath vanity (that huuuuge unframed one tacked directly to the wall by builder just isn’t doing it for us)!
Samantha C says
GIMME THAT $500!!
My husband and I are getting the keys to our first home we just bought on our one year wedding anniversary later this week. Need I say more??
Caroline says
GIMME THAT $500!
FLOORING, FLOORING, FLOORING…
Emily S. says
GIMME THAT $500!! Each of the three bathrooms in our new house desparately need makeovers- they each have a different multi-colored wallpaper. So, I’d spend it on paint, lighting, etc.
Sarah C says
GIMME THAT $500
The possibilities are endless. But most likely I would use it to purchase the remaining supplies we need to frame in our side porch and convert it into a sunny home office.
Jenny says
Gimme that $500, Please!!!!!!!!!!!
We would take down the awful triangle soffet above our kids tub so adults could stand and we could add a shower. Then we’d tile their bathroom b/c who needs carpet w/ a boy in the house??????
cjm says
GIMME THAT $500
I’d use it to spruce up our bedroom: paint, lighting, rugs, etc. to turn it into a relaxing wonderland!
Betsey says
GIMME THAT $500
Sarah O says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
I would love to get a new floor installed in our living room to replace the old carpet. That would really complete the space!
Jenn K. says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!! We want to renovate our bathroom (sea shell sink) need I say more? What an awesome giveaway!
Jomi says
GIMME THAT $500!!! We just bought our first house and I can think of at least 500 things to do with that money!
Wes says
GIMME THAT $500
Need a new lawn power and some new grass to actually mow.
Jenny Stoudt says
My husband and I are about to celebrate our first wedding anniversary on Oct. 4th. We are also on the verge of buying our first home. *YAY and YIKES* Needless to say, our small 1928 cape cod needs some lovin’ tenderness. The first order of business: taking a couple walls down to adjoin small rooms, painting knotty pine paneling (yuck!), and painting the floors. Virtually everything in the house is original, so you can imagine the work we’re in for! Following that, we’ve got walls and ceilings to paint, new fixtures to buy, some wiring to do, and a travesty of a kitchen to renovate. Needless to say many Lowe’s trips are in store!
GIMME THAT $500!
Dena says
GIMME THAT $500!!!! Where to start? Paint for master bed/bath, chic lighting, kitchen island, new sander, new staple gun, new storm door, firepit….oh, this is torture!
Val says
GIMME THAT $500! please…
Oh, wow, it would be so awesome to win that! We’re closing on our first house Oct. 28th and there’s SO MUCH to do!
I think we would probably buy a garage door + opener. The current one is very broken and sad. If there were any money left over, new closet doors for the master bedroom.
Laura says
“GIMME THAT $500!”
We’re currently working on getting our basement finished…$500 would definitely help out with the bathroom!
Sarah M says
GIMME THAT $500!!! Please?
Where to start… bathroom redo, replace circular staircase, paint paint paint… so many projects, so little time!
Thanks!
Amanda Fellingham says
GIMME THAT $500!!
About a year and a half ago (I know…I know…ridiculous) I ripped our linoleum while moving a couch on my own when my husband was away. Ripped straight to the foundation 6 feet wide. Ouch! Let’s just say it’s like a little dust collector carved right into my kitchen floor. I’m ready for that to be gone!
Kelly Martin says
GIMME THAT $500!!
like, whoa. i can’t even begin to tell you how awesome that would be. i’m renovating an office with bubblegum pink walls, blue striped wallpaper and 20 year old carpets (yes, two-zero) that i would LOVE to rip to shreds in favor of hard wood but it’s way out of my price range.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tenth_mile/
have i mentioned lately how much your blog rocks?
Lindsey says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!
After a YEAR of house hunting, 5 unaccepted offers, and a contact that fell through, we have FINALLY found our dream house and went under contract this morning!!!! We could use that money for so many things, new carpet, washer and dryer, the list could go on indefinitely!
Fran says
GIMME ME THAT $500!!
amy lynn says
GIMME THAT $500! I’d love to use it to either complete my dream of some awesome wainscoting in the living room. OR transform our our so-so playroom into a cool kids den.
Carrie says
GIMMIE THAT $500!!
Happy 2 Year Anniversary!!! I love y’all!!!
as a first time (new new new!) homeowner there are a ton of little projects that Lowes is callin my name for! Painting, bathroom tiles, broken doors etc!
Thanks!
Kevin says
GIMME THAT $500
New patio furniture for our deck that is completely vacant and lonely (so we can make it look more like your outdoor space, warm and inviting!).
Kellie says
GIMMIE THAT $500 please! I’d love to paint our kitchen cabinets, put down a nicer floor in our office, redo the closet in the guest room…. the list goes on!
Jack says
Gimme that $500! We could use rugs, outdoor furniture, hardwood flooring…..