***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.
Ty says
Gimme that $500! I need a new kitchen sink!
Lindsay says
GIMME THAT $500
…so i can start on my bathroom. :) It’s in a desperate need of a face-lift.
michelle s. says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
We have a new house that needs some hardcore decorations and organization so my 500 would totally go to that!
Jennifer D'Arrigo says
“GIMME THAT $500!”
We purchased our 1st home June 2009 and completely gutted it. We are DIY the entire project and are anxiously awaiting being able to move in so we can enjoy all our harwork. $500 will definitly help complete a room.
Your blog has been a great inspiration…Happy Blogiversary!
Selena Herrera says
GIMME THAT $500! New countertops in our kitchen I’m sick of cleaning tiles and grout!
Stephanie H. says
GIMME THAT $500…
for new countertops to replace our awful green laminate!
Steph Berry says
“GIMME THAT $500?
We would tile our shower!
Kerry says
Gimme that $500.
I would put the card towards updating the counter tops and sink in the kitchen!
Brandy Smith says
GIMME THAT $500
Every last penny would be spent on us finishing our basement! A project that we will be taking on in the winter months. . . OURSELVES!
Jean says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
Our 70s kitchen needs some serious renovation.
Happy blogiversary!
Gisselle Ramos says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so ready to redo our half bath! We’ve gutted it and it’s just waiting to be fixed up!!!!!!!:)
Lindsey says
GIMME THAT $500!!
We would spend it on window treatments!!
Heidi says
GIMME THAT $500
We are expecting baby number three soon and would love to put carpeting in my basement for a giant play room so that I can use the existing playroom as the nursery.
Happy Blogiversary YHL!!! I love your blog and have enjoyed reading it.
Pam M says
GIMME THAT $500! I just bought a new house, and it needs soooo much work, starting with the fact that every single interior surface is painted harvest gold. The Lowe’s bucks would be a big help!
Love your blog! Happy blogiversary!!!
AMBER B. says
“GIMME THAT $500?
I love your blog so much, and congrats on your anniversary :)
My husband just enclosed our patio/yard with a wooden fence…..since the weather here is AZ is starting to cool down we have had our eyes on a gorgeous OUTDOOR SWING, among other outdoor decor items including but not limited to; flower pots, a table, & twinkle lights! We are dying to decorate our little yard and spend some quality time out there with our 2 min pins! Sippin the apple sider, (daydreaming)…I can just see it now!
Love, Amber
Chris says
“GIMME THAT $500”
A tile project in our kitchen would be the perfect little spend for this!
Karen says
GIMME THAT $500
Happy Blogiversary! IF I won that gift certificate I’d definitely put it towards a sump pump that si desperately needed for a basement!
Elise says
GIMME THAT $500!!!! Where to begin…new light fixtures or new bathroom sink??? Love the site keep up the great work.
Mama Mongoose says
GIMME THAT $500
Oh my, that would be a big help towards a new dryer. Although, I’ve grown fond of the tortured goat noise our current dryer makes, it would be nice if it actually dried something in a timely manner…
Kristen says
GIMME THAT $500!! I’d use it to kick off a kitchen remodel. Maybe a new sink, painting the cabinets white, new faucet! Too many things I could do!
Janet Gannon says
GIMME THAT $500!
Bonus: More insulation (for here in Maine).
Brooke says
“GIMME THAT $500”
Lots of trees to make our backyard more private!
Elyse says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
We just moved into a new home, and the shower door in our tiny shower was kind of sticking. So, my husband was getting into the shower and accidentally slammed it a little too hard, and it shattered in on him, nearly bidding us childless forever! None the less, it is a weird size door opening (probably why it stuck a little), and we have to buy a custom door which is super expensive. So we would use the money to buy a new door to replace the shower curtain that likes to stick to our legs when we shower.
Brandi U. says
GIMME THAT $500!
Definitely home decor! I’m in dire need of new accessories.
Tyler says
GIMME THAT $500
My bathroom is in need of an update! My tub needs refinishing and the bathroom floor needs new tile. It is livable as is, but a $500 gift card would be just the jump start I need to get the ball rolling on the bathroom remodel.
Happy Blogiversary!
Laura H. says
Gimme that $500!
I’d use it to put towards new carpeting in our newly purchased house… the 80’s mauve carpeting is ready to be replaced!
Amber B. says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Awesome! We have been doing our master bath a little at a time as we can afford it….this would help us totally finish the job!!!
corina says
gimme that $500
what i could do….
Lindsey says
Gimme that $500
I’d most definitely build an outdoor deck! We have a great backyard with nothing in it!
Molly says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
…to get a jump start on a new kitchen floor – Out with the old gray linoleum and in with something fresh and new!
Amanda says
GIMME THAT $500!
I’m going to need it, I’m buying a new-to-me house that needs, among other things, a dishwasher! How fun would it be to move in and be able to treat ourselves to something big like that!? Happy Blogiversary!
Meghan E. says
GIMME THAT $500
Ohh…the possibilities! We have some much that we need to do to our home. We’d def. get paint, a new ceiling fan, and a lot more things that we really need!!
Xianyun Y says
GIMME THAT $500 – my kitchen needs repainting and we want to get rid of part of the counter to make room for an island instead.
Veronica says
GIMME THAT $500
We need to refresh our kitchen! :-)
Jake says
GIMME THAT $500
Moving into a vintage apartment and the pink bathrooms need HELP!
Angela says
GIMME THAT $500!
It would definitely go towards our master bathroom remodel! We’ve got the original stall shower from 1974 in there, yuck! (Neither of us has touched it, btw, and I would LOVE to get it out of here!)
brother martin del hierro from el paso, texas says
oh Lord, please gimme that $500 for my daughter’s house…hehehe
Caitlin says
Gimmie that $500!
Stef a.k.a. Cuatrosmom says
GIMME THAT $500
This would be immensely helpful as we work on the rest of our bathroom remodel. Oh, how I long to have this remodel done.
Julia @ Hooked on Houses says
Wow, what a great giveaway! We practically live at Lowe’s, so heck, yeah–gimme that $500! We’ve got a long list of projects we could put it toward. Right now we’re hanging crown molding throughout the house, room by room, and that would be where I’d start. I’d love a new vanity in our bathroom, too, and new faucets throughout the house, and on and on and on.
Congrats on your 2-year blogiversary! I’ve been reading for at least a year and a half, and I love your site. Here’s to many more years of bloggy success–you deserve it! :-)
Jamey Jeppson says
GIMME THAT $500!
What a great giveaway! We are saving up for new counter-tops and that would add some much needed dough to the pot. Thanks for the chance to win!
~Jamey
Christy H. says
Gimme that $500!!!!!! Hooray!!! We would do a TON of small things around our house-lighting, painting, yard, etc.
Laura C. says
GIMME THAT $500!
Shutters, bathrooms, kitchens, I don’t even know where to start!
nicole says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
One of the many projects our house needs…probably doing the playroom and the master closet.
Erin K. says
GIMME THAT $500!!! Wow, I’d love to get a new bathroom sink or new window treatments for all over my home! EEEeeee!!!
colleen says
Gimme that $500. I really need a new dishwasher!!
Jules says
GIMME THAT $500!
I want to add wainscoting throughout the living and dining rooms.
Carrie C says
GIMME THAT $500
I want to re-do my sad, 1950’s half bath. Good bye pink tile!!!!
VICKI S says
GIMME THAT $500
Wow. I could get the vessel sinks I want for my master bath
redo.
Katie A. says
GIMME THAT $500!
I’d buy a new dishwasher:)