***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.
Nicole Grove says
GIMME THAT $500!
OMG you guys weren’t kidding about this weeks give away! Sooo many things I would do with this. We’re working on our family room so first I would buy the flooring that we need to finish that (about 200 bucks worth) and then from there I would buy the tile, paint, and crown molding we need to finish redoing the kitchen! Crossing my fingers!!
Erika says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
I would use it for a new tile backsplash in the kitchen or maybe to add to our finish the basement fund.
Carol says
Gimme that $500!
I’d use the money towards a new washing machine.
Carrie Archer says
GIMME THAT $500!
Our flooring throughout the house needs some love! $500 from Lowes=Cupid. Haha. Speaking of love…this blog is FANTASTIC. I check it multiple times a day (do I need therapy?!) Keep up the great work.
Natalie says
Gimme that $500
I would have a blast spending that! I would buy some flowers and plants to spruce up my yard :) I would also love to get some new light fixtures for my condo! I hope I win !!
thanks for a great giveaway!
kheushla says
GIMME THAT $500!!
$500 would help me finish several of the projects I have started at home. Now, that I think about it $500 would definitely put a dent in some new hardwood flooring for my living room.
Brandon Lowry says
“GIMME THAT $500”
I would use it to paint and upgrade the exterior of our home because right now we’re the ugliest house on the block!
marcie says
GIMME THAT $500 to fix up our house!
Cathy says
GIMME THAT $500
We’re moving into a new place in October, so I’m sure there will be plenty of projects to tackle.
Shanna says
GIMME THAT $500
Gosh the list is endless! The lawnmower idea is great..we definitely could use it. But I would love to redo one of our bathrooms. And we also need some landscaping done. It is a toss up!
Karen says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!
We’re expecting a baby in April so this would be a great way to get a head start on getting the baby room painted, chair railing installed and closetmaid orgainzer. I may even splurge on a retractable screen door for our french doors off the family room (an item I’ve had my eye on for some time now).
Sarah says
Gimme that $500. Where to begin…we will be moving next summer and before we try to sell I want to paint all of the ceilings in our house, replace shower heads, and fix one of the bedroom ceilings. this card could be the jumpstart that we need for getting these things done!
Rebekah says
GIMME THAT $500!
I would definitely opt for some backyard fencing and possibly a one-car garage (or part of one… I’m sure they cost more than $500). When our house was remodeled, the garage was turned into our kitchen and we have to park on the street. :(
Sally says
“GIMME THAT $500” just cause…..
we could do so much, oooh the possibilities…….mmm, maybe new faucets, maybe a new floor in our sons room, mmm maybe a super dooper Kitchaid Toaster Oven (don’t laugh…it’s what I’m coveting at the moment…)….please pick me!!!!
Rachel M says
GIMME THAT $500!
I would use it to buy new lighting fixtures for our master bedroom and living room. I can’t stand the ugly standard ones that came w/ our house.
amy says
GIMME THAT $500
carpet for our basement
Becky O. says
GIMME THAT $500
It’s not the big items, but all the little things that have been started and delayed through the years… this would help to get a glamorous new toilet, lol.
Krista says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!
We are just recently married as of May and in our first home…We love to BBQ and would use it to make a patio area for this!
Trent says
GIMME THAT $500!
A new refrigerator is high on my list – this would be a huge help!
Liza Dabell says
GIMME THAT $500!!
Currently in the process of starting my own business and in desperate need of…EVERYTHING!! : )
Dianna says
KEEP THAT $500
Just tell me what Sherry does to help her allergies! I just started last year having allergy symptoms and it is driving me crazy. Any tips or advice?
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Dianna,
Other than the fact that we only have area rugs (which we vacuum with a HEPA filtered vacuum- apparently wall to wall carpets make allergies much worse), I haven’t found many cure-alls to my allergy woes. I take showers in the evening so I don’t take any pollen I picked up outside to bed with me, try to eat lots of organic veggies and fruits (which seem to keep my immunity up a bit) and have tried everything from prescription medications to herbal remedies but have yet to find the silver bullet. Maybe an air purifier is part of the puzzle though!
xo,
s
Megan Costa says
GIMME THAT $500
The first thing I would buy is a personal tool set for myself so when I am tackling something around the house I wont have to spend the first hour searching for the proper tools… then the rest I would love to put towards shiny new beautiful front loading Samsung washer and dryer… preferably in nice dark grey… mmmm
nicki says
“GIMME THAT $500”
wow, so may things…I love your filter idea!!!!
Or maybe some new flooring in one of our bathrooms. We still have linoleum, which I have been meaning to ask you about…how to spruce it up! :-)
Amanda says
GIMME THAT $500!
We need new patio furniture, oh and new countertops in the kitchen and oh I want to surprise the hubby with a man cave in the basement this winter.
Meghan says
Gimme that $500!
Replace the windows, paint the dining room, fix the side fence, build the retaining wall!!, …who can decide?
Carol S. says
GIMME THAT $500!
I would use it to help my daughter revamp her ugly kitchen in her first home. Fresh paint, hardware, and tile go a long way!
Wendy says
GIMME THAT $500!
We just bought a foreclosure so I’d have a field day with the basics like paint and light fixtures!
valerie says
gimME that $500 – we need to fix our bathroom!!!!
Katie says
Gimme that $500!
My fiance and I just bought a house and are getting married in less than a month! We scored some great deals on used appliances, so a new dishwasher or lawn mower would come in handy!
Rachel says
Gimme that $500!
I’ve just started redoing the guest bedroom–I’m taking a break from sanding the trim right now. So, I would use it to buy crown molding, paint, primer, etc.
Meg says
GIMME THAT $500!!
Wow. I don’t even know where to begin! Our house is in much need of some updates and love. I’d like to finish off our living room:
http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs173.snc1/6520_802841297490_4940649_49976468_3409327_n.jpg
And you don’t even want to know what it would take to get our kitchen looking like it isn’t a 1987 original!
Thanks for this opportunity! LOVE this blog!
p appel says
Gimme that $500
Just bought a foreclosed home with no kitchen (that’s right no cabinets, no sink, no appliances, nothing). The $500 would be a nice start towards a kitchen.
Susan says
Gimme that 500! :)
Lisa S. says
GIMME THAT $500
We’re in the middle of a DIY kitchen remodel…need I say more?
Mike says
My wife wants to paint the kitchen cabinets and I want a new lawn mower.
Julie Goodrow says
GIMME THAT $500
We are anxiously awaiting a time when we could finish our backyard for our three kids to play! We have SO many landscape ideas. This would surely get us part of the way there!
Erin says
GIMME THAT $500!
So fun! New blinds…I cheaped out and bought plastic ones when we moved in to our new house in Richmond. I already want fun upgrades!
Lauren Talicska says
Gimmie that $500! Oooh ooooh oooh! So many unfinished projects would suddenly be able to be finished. I have some massive painting projects and I need wood to finish my craft area!
Jessica says
GIMME THAT $500.
I would use the gift card for backyard landscaping.
Wehaf says
GIMME THAT $500!
We have two rooms to paint, a new dining fixture to buy, three rugs to buy, some regrading of the soil next to our house, and a doghouse to build and put in our backyard. We could really use this card!
Erin says
GIMME THAT $500….. so I can finally landscape my front yard! It’s starting to cool down here in AZ, which means time to do some yard work! And with a desert landscape, $500 will go really far!!
Brandi says
GIMME THAT $500!
We bought a house about 10 months ago, and it’s older, built in the early 60s. Our master bathroom is TINY (and a little gross I must admit). We would love to replace the shower and vanity in there.
Jaenee says
GIMME THAT $500!
I would give that to my dad to fix up the family room in his house. People are there all the time and it looks horrible! Ugly blank white walls, no rug, bad lighting, bad window coverings–it would definitely benefit from $500. We have to whip that room into shape soon; the big family Christmas gathering is at his house this year!
Kristen says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
I would love to get rid of the ugly fluorescent lighting in my kitchen. I daydream about a beautiful island light, and maybe some above cabinet ones too!
Meredith says
Gimme that $500 (please)
What WOULDN’T I do with it? But it would definitely help with Christmas shopping…
Kimberly says
GIMME THAT $500!
A great prize to celebrate a GREAT 2 years! Congratulations, love you guys!
Tabitha says
“GIMME THAT $500?
In the process of buying our first place…and it’s a fixer upper!!
Tina naredo says
GIMME THAT $500
I would use it for paint, wood for shelving in my entryway closet, and anything else I could get my hands on!
This an awesome giveaway….oxox
Kirsten says
GIMME THAT $500!
Our fridge is on the fritz…so perhaps…then again, I’ve got a few rooms to paint, and I would like a fireplace mantel, and to finish the trim in our bathroom. Hmmm…
Angie says
GIMME THAT $500