***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.
Debbie says
GIMME THAT $500
Pretty please :)
Soooo many ideas…I would have to wait until I got into Lowes to see what catches my eye.
Karen says
GIMME THAT $500 for sinks and faucets and counters, oh my! …or closet organizers for our daughters. …or replace all the ugly lights in the house. So many things to choose from!
Kalee says
GIMME THAT $500! Oh my goodness, we’re buying our first home, and have spent hours at Lowes looking at things we want to buy to change things, or make the house more welcoming. First off, we would buy paint….lots of it! I’ve never painted a room, so that is the first thing I want to do!
Ellen says
Gimme that $500!
I’d use it toward a bathroom renovation!
Rebecca says
GIMMEE THAT $500!!! (Please.)
I would LOVE to finish out our window treatments. Or surface our patio. Or buy a new area rug for the living room. Or buy materials for a built-in desk and shelving for the playroom. Or…. :)
Cindy D. says
GIMME THAT $500!
We bought a new house last year so there are MANY projects to do. This $500 would be fab!
Natalie says
GIMME THAT $500! :D
Lauren S says
GIMME THAT $500!
We’d spend it on a new washer and dryer, or maybe a dishwasher. So fun!
Becky WB says
Gimme That $500! We just bought our house so we could use it in so many ways! But a kitchen island is at the top of my list.
Kelsey says
GIMME THAT $500! We are buying a house in the spring and would love use the money towards decorating and remodeling.
lins says
GIMME THAT $500
We just moved into a new house and have been working on making it more us so we could use it for a lot of differnt stuff. At the top of our list is a washer, dishwasher, and tiling the bathroom and kitchen so….it would go to one of those things if we get lucky enough to win!
Sabrina Pate says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!
We have the worst bathroom ever! its tiny and the only one we have. it has pink tile… horrid. We would totally use the $500 to begin a major overhaul in there- an then send you one heck of a before and after!
Christine says
GIMME THAT $500! I would use this money towards area rug for my dining room and living room
Courtney says
Gimme that $500. We have a shell-shaped sink in our downstairs bathroom, and this gift card would definitely have to go toward replacing that hideous thing.
Anthony says
GIMME THAT $500!
We are slowly working on updating our kitchen so that $500 will probably go towards the purchase of a new appliance, or some nice new fixtures. Thanks so much for the great giveaway!
kelly says
GIMME THAT $500…
is it bad that i work at home depot part-time and want that $500 gift card to lowes?
Lindsey says
GIMME THAT $500!
If I won, I’d spend the dough on a new faucet for our bathroom and a new light for our dining room.
Thanks for the chance!
Ashley says
GIMME THAT $500!!!! My bathroom definitely needs a new vanity, and possibly a new toilet. That could be very helpful!!!
Debra Leslie says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I would rent a paint sprayer from Lowe’s and paint the basement ceiling, get some drywall hung up, and maybe even have enough left to put capet down (hey, dream big right!).
Happy blogiversary you two ; )
Kelly says
GIMME THAT $500!
Bathroom light fixtures and paint!
shana says
Gimme that $500….lots of paint to buy and give our house a facelift!
Betsy says
Gimme that $500! Right now the only access to our back yard is through the guest room on the ground floor. I’ve got my sights set on french doors off the kitchen and a staircase down to the yard from there. You can imagine how much the $500 would help out with that one!!!
Sara says
GIMME THAT $500!!
My hubby and I have been married just over a year, and we’re looking for some ways to make our apartment feel more like home. Our ideas so far- paint, curtains, and some new art for the walls. Now I want to go window shopping at Lowes!
Arielle says
GIMME THAT $500! We are in need for a kids playroom makeover…paint, lighting, curtains, organization….and lots of fun times to make some memories in our new playroom! :)
Kjirsti says
Gimme that $500!!! I love your guys’ blog. I would tear out the yellow and black tile in my master bathroom and replace it with wainscoting, new tile floor, and a beautiful mahogany vanity. Mmm!
Holly says
Gimme that $500! Please. And as for how I would spend it, I have too many ideas to list here!
Andy says
GIMME THAT $500!
New carpet!
Sue says
GIMME THAT $500!
I have tons of projects on my list, but I would use this money towards garage shelving to help organize my garage
Amber says
GIMME THAT $500
My husband is in desperate need of some power tools, and we could use a new RUG!!
Brandy says
GIMME THAT $500!! please :)
Kristen says
my husband and I are in our first place together and there are NO window treatments! The neighbours know us reeaall well already! so GIMMIE THAT $500 and I can go buy some blinds – finally!
Elyssa says
GIMME THAT $500!
I have lots of little projects I’d love to get started on, including painting several rooms. I’d also like to work on our backyard landscape and re-stain the back deck.
Sarah says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
We’re moving into the first place we’ve ever chosen together and need a million things to make it “home.” Congratulations on your blogiversary & here’s to many more!
sara! says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!!! YAY! I would spend it on my new house. We’ve been waiting 4 months on a short sale and are ready to finally get the home!! It’s a rehab so the possibilities are endless!!
Kevin says
GIMME THAT $500 Too many projects around here to know where to begin…probably some much needed power tools would be first on my list.
Brian says
Daddy needs a new dishwasher and daddy is becoming a daddy Oct 1st so a few extra bucks wouldn’t go unused.
Terri A. says
GIMME THAT $500
Wow, I am not even sure what I would get. I would have to wonder around Lowe’s first.
Lauren says
GIMME THAT $500
I’m a ‘po college student trying to make it! I would love to turn the new shed in the backyard into a study room! puuuullleeeassse!
Ginny says
GIMME THAT $500
Paint, paint, and paint…
New lighting fixtures
Stain the back deck
Jennifer says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
We just bought our first home..lol what wouldn’t I spend that 500.00 on??
New Range and hood? No wait.. New Kitchen Sink! Curtains in my house with 15 windows? Stuff over all.. going from an 800sq ft apartment to a 1680 sq foot house.. lol :) Wait.. we need a new porch out front.. or a deck out back? humm..
Todd says
GIMME THAT $500
We would love some outdoor lighting and some patio furniture (now that it’s on clearance) we’re in florida, so we have to wait another month or so before we can start enjoying our backyard
Stephen says
GIMME THAT $500!!! I need a shed to put my lawn mower and tools in….I need this bad!! Thanks young house
Gillian says
GIMME THAT $500!
Katie says
Gimmie that $500! This would be such a blessing to us for we are needing to add a guest room in our basement desperately.
Christine says
GIMME THAT $500
I think I would use it towards new kitchen sink/faucet and countertops (well at least some of it! :)
Kickymarcia says
Gimme that $500!!
We are almost ready for our master bathroom gut. The last item we need is the $500 for the bathtub. We have the tile, the fixtures, the lighting.. Ahh the possibilities.
This would so make me month!
Larissa says
GIMME THAT $500!! Please…. I’m not sure exactly what we’d do with it yet. I’m sure my husband could come up with a few ideas. I’d love to help him build up his toolbox for our DIY projects!
jen@ourdailybigtop says
Gimme that $500!
Oh the fun – I’d try to get a rug for our living room and maybe something for the husband ;)
Happy Blogiversary!
Sara Hartman says
GIMME THAT $500
I’m currently renting, but plan on buying in the spring, so the money would definitely be used in making the new house feel like home.
Allison R. says
GIMME THAT $500! PWEEEEASE! If I won, I think I would give it to my dad as a belated 50th birthday present so he can tackle some of the projects he’s been wanting to do! After all, he’s the best dad a girl could ask for :)