***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.
Sharon says
“GIMME THAT $500?
If I won I would use it for a new vanity/sink in my main floor guest bath.
Thanks for the opportunity.
Jamie says
“GIMME THAT $500? We are selling our home, so the possibilities are endless on what we’d buy.
Brandy says
GIMME THAT $500!
We would like to add a light fixture above our dining room table and rip up our upstairs carpet and replace it with laminate.
Lisa Bartlett says
GIMME THAT $500
Ohh, all the paint I could buy with that! Goodbye builder white!
Catherine says
GIMEE THAT $500! This would definitely be put towards work in the kitchen.
Tran says
GIMME THAT $500! I would use it to start a bathroom renovation (vanity, flooring, lighting, tub).
Lynette says
Gimme that $500!
Well, there are these floors that need to be refinished, or that wall where the water pipe slowly leaked or what about that counter top that really needs to be replaced. Really, I could go on….
Sara says
GIMME THAT $500! Please? ;) I have so many ideas of how I could use it. I think first priority would be our basement. We’re finishing it ourselves and that $500 could get a whole lotta supplies (drywall and all that jazz, carpet, paint… the list goes on!).
Thank you and congrats on 2 great years!
Naomi says
GIMME THAT $500!
I already know where it would go — toward a new refrigerator, since my new apartment doesn’t come with one!!!
Hattie says
GIMME THAT $500 There is so much we could do with this! I would love some new rugs and to do something about our paint peeling deck. Happy two years!
savvy says
GIMME THAT $500
I would use the money for new cabinets so we could have a wet bar in the basement.
Mrs Austin says
GIMME THAT $500
We just bought a new (78 year-old) house so we have a billion things we could use it for, but a pedestal for our vintage bathroom would be sweet.
Ania says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!!!!!!
I would sooo get a BBQ and clean up my backyard.
Erin says
GIMME THAT $500! My husband and I just bought a house and I would love to purchase a new reel lawnmower, replacement knobs for the bathroom cabinets, an interior door or 2, and a hose!
Molly D says
Gimme that $500, please! I am dying for a stackable washer/dryer combo because currently our dryer practically blocks the back door. Then I hope to follow your How Tos to make my laundry ‘room’ as cute as yours!
Abby says
GIMME THAT $500! If i won i would use it to continue updating our first home and maybe finally start that bathroom reno ive been dreaming about!
Brad says
GIMME THAT $500 I hate our bathroom facuet and shower head and really want a new tool chest. Thanks!
Tracie P says
GIMME THAT $500!
We will be buying a house soon and I can think of a bunch of things that will have to be purchased to make it home-sweet-home!
Kelly says
Gimme that $500! My fiance and I just bought our first house, and would love to use the money to buy some of the many things we need, including paint, lamps, and ceiling fans!
Courtney says
GIMME THAT $500! I would use it for some patio furniture! yup, lots of furniture! :)
Kerry says
GIMME THAT $500!
Congrats on 2 years Youngsters! I’ve greatly enjoyed your blog over the last year or so, and I look forward to your adventures for the next 365+ days. What a fabulous giveaway! We’d definitely put that towards our bathrooms!
Tina says
GIMME THAT $500! I could use the $500 to put towards our kitchen remodel!
Jennifer Wilkes says
Gimme that $500! Please!
Just bought our first home and we could put it a thousand different places. But I think the priority would be completing the fence in the yard. Give the kids a big place to play!
Julie Francois says
“GIMME THAT $500!” I would buy the tile we need for our kitchen backsplash! I’ve been saving up for it and $500 would put us over the top! :)
Amara says
GIMME THAT 500! I really want to re-tile my fireplace!
Bob says
GIMME THAT $500! This would sure come in handy for all the paint we need for the house!
Neil says
Gimme that $500! We’d put the money toward some new kitchen appliances.
Andrea says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
I would spend it on lighting, shelving, and an area rug for my workspace!
Mrs. Kelly says
GIMME THAT $500! Oh what $500 could do for new blinds and window treatments!
Alicia says
Gimme that $500!!! We are in an apartment temporarily but I still have a LONG list of things I would love to buy at Lowes. I’ve been dying to get some patio furniture (we have a gorgeous patio on our apartment) but zero budget for it right now. I’m dream of sitting out back reading books, eating dinner, spending time together as a family…you get the idea. Oh and happy BLOGIVERSARY!!!
Genie says
GIMME THAT $500
Towards a new stove! Or maybe a fridge? Or perhaps decorate my office with new shelves, rug, organizers….
Jeffy says
Me me me! (please) I’d invest in low-yield mutual funds.
Kelly Deen says
GIMME THAT $500
Paint Paint Paint and more Paint – I have to have those stripes in my bathroom . . .
Hollie says
GIMME THAT $500….
I would fix my fence so that my dog can’t keep getting out.
rebecca says
GIMME THAT $500!
Samantha VanArnhem says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!! Well we’ve finished the painting and now I’m dying to update some of our light fixtures!
Stacy says
Gimme that $500!
We need to put a french drain in the yard and get a new vanity and tile for the bathroom!
Ashley says
“GIMME THAT $500? Although every room in the house could use it, we would probably use it towards work that needs to be done in our living room so we can enjoy our fireplace this winter.
NikKidd says
Umm…. GIMME THAT $500!!! Seriously.
I am already drooling over all of the lighting that I could buy with $500 – we need a new ceiling fixture in nearly every room in our place… they are all cheaper than cheap developer fixtures and we don’t even have a LIGHT in our dining room!!! Seriously… I’ve got an old college-apartment light that’s barely holding together as our main light in that room because the ceiling fan doesn’t have a light attachment and I couldn’t stand the sconces and had to take them out despite leaving ourselves without a light in the room.
I LOVE LOWE’S too, (there isn’t one in Chicago and we trip up to Lincolnwood often to visit the closest one) so this would be absolutely fantastic!
P.S. Happy 2 Year Blogiversary… not to be confused with an anniversary of our former governor, which would be a Blagoversary! ;)
laura says
Gimme that $500!! We’ve just demo’d our 80’s bathroom and could definitely use the money toward new tile and fixtures.
Lindsey says
Please gimme that $500. I would retile my kitchen.
serina says
GIMME THAT $500
it would be so helpful in our bathroom reno.
Maria says
GIMME THAT $500! I would use it to buy paint, wood, a jig saw. Lots of goodies!
Kate says
GIMME THAT $500
I would use it on outdoor path lighting as well! We just bought a new home and our neighborhood is short on streetlights. It’s so dark at night!
sherry mcvicker says
“GIMEE THAT $500” I would get me a new dishwasher mine is broke and not worth fixing the repair man said and I haven’t had the money to get a new one.
Tim says
GIMME THAT $500! I would give it to my wife. She’s the do-it-yourself-er.
Karen Gibson says
GIMME THAT $500
My husband and I just bought our first home together and we are redoing the kitchen ourselves. This will go towards the endless things we need to buy (counter tops, sink, baseboards, lights, etc.). We are also expecting a baby girl– our first– in December! Yay!
Mariel Saunders says
GIMME THAT $500!!! We were just at Lowe’s last night looking at floors, counter tops and cabinets. That piece of plastic would be ohh so nice!
James says
GIMME THAT $500! I’d use it on paint and painting supplies! Our entire house is builder beige and we need some color!
Kim says
GIMME THAT $500! Oh gosh, if we won a $500 gift card to Lowes (our home away from home) we would buy outdoor furniture to enjoy on the deck of our new (and 1st) home! We would be so excited!