***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.
Carolee says
GIMME THAT $500!!
Oh, what an amazing garage re-do we could do with this!
Candra says
Gimmie that $500! I would really like a screen door (maybe a storm) front door. Thanks!
Molly Geller says
GIMME THAT $500! PUhhhleeease!
We just bought a new house and have projects galore knocking on our door! :)
Kat Walker says
GIMME THAT $500
Maybe a new rug, or some paint, or a patio set….
Sinarta says
GIMME THAT $500
This will be the best if I won. I wold buy new knobs for the kitchen, some floating shelves for the guest bedroom and living room, door knobs and a timed irrigation system for watering and the list goes on.
Angel says
GIMME THAT $500. Just do it!! So many ideas on what to use it on, but probably lumber to get started on those pesky living room built-ins that had to get axed from the budget when we built our home two years ago :) Bring on the power tools.
Shaneka says
Gimmie that $500 dollars! I would use the money to remodel our guest bedroom and pick up seeds to start a new veggie garden for the Spring!
Erin D says
GIMME THAT $500
We would use the $ to retile our front foyer and powder room… and then with a new floor, why not redo the bathroom itself? New cabinet, new sink, new mirror, new paint, new lighting… new toilet?
Kirk says
GIMME THAT $500
Two words: shower tile
Hannah says
GIMME THAT $500
We are planning on painting the exterior of our house so this would be awesome!
Leslie says
GIMME THAT 500 …. I just signed DOCS on our first house, and would love to use that on paint, and something green for the backyard… the sad, dead backyard….. and umm.. new locks, cause.. ya know, those foreclosures. :)
Trena says
“GIMME THAT $500?
I would spend the money on a new chandelier for our breakfast nook, new faucets in the bathroom and what else? Paint of course!!
Oh how I wish this dream would come true :-)
Bailey says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
I would share it with my boyfriend’s mom & dad, who are letting us stay with them while we job hunt in Philadelphia! They are in the midst of renovating their kitchen and they have gone over budget a lot. I know having the two of us at home is another monetary strain, so I would want to use the gift card to help them out!
Congrats on the two years!! We have an eye on a brick rancher right now with a big back yard (sound familiar? :)), so I am going to be lifting a lot of your brilliant ideas!
Jackie says
Gimme that $500!! (please!)
We close escrow for our first home this week and I have been daydreaming about appliances for approximately 2 months now!!
Sean says
GIMME THAT $500
Our master bedroom needs an update with paint, lighting, and the rest of the works.
Claudette says
Gimme That 500!
My boyfriend and I bought our first house not that long ago and it wasn’t picture perfect. If I were to win, I would use that to finish the molding and trim work that is in desperate need of help! The people who had this place before us didn’t exactly complete projects they started, let’s just put it that way. :)
jenelle says
GIMME THAT $500!!! We are moving into a new (to us) house this week and have lots of work to do!!!
Laurel says
GIMME THAT $500!
I’d probably buy landscaping plants or a new dishwasher – our current one isn’t cutting it!
Tavia says
GIMME THAT $500! A chest freezer!
Aimee says
gimme that 500$$$$$$$$$
I need to sand and repaint our dinning room table. I could landscape our back porch, get seating, and perhaps a small table to set a cool drink on…ahhh the dream.
Rachelle says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!! Puh-lease! For sure I’d get all the supplies to do the board and batten I plan on doing in my entry way. Then I’d use the rest to help out my basement remodel! :) Thanks for the chance to win! Loves it!
Rachelle
lin says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
we’re renovating my mom’s kitchen, top to bottom… that’d buy a window or 2!!!
Sid says
GIMME THAT 500 man!
I would give it to my wife to buy some things she’s always crying about she wants for the house. I’m the best husband, right?
Holly says
GIMME THAT $500! I would love a new dishwasher!
Denise Floyd says
GIMME THAT $500!!
Lindsay says
GIMME THAT $500!!!! I want to paint our living room in our house. Every wall in the whole house is white, and I need some color! Your color recommendations have inspired me and I have paint chips all over the wall and built ins.
Victoria Klein says
GIMME THAT $500 :)
I don’t think there is 1 project I would spend it all on – I’d use it for little things, like paint & accessories, because they make all the difference (and can be changed so easily!)
Mary says
GIMME THAT $500…
I plan to use the money to put hardwood or laminate floors in my house!
MJ Bienko says
Please GIMME THAT $500! A grill…I desperately miss a BBQ dinner!
Denise Mattsen says
GIMME THAT $500
Definitely would spend some of that money on paint for our living room, and outdoor furniture and plants to really zen up our balcony. Maybe an entertainment center too. So many possibilities!
Cheryl Dietz says
GIMME THAT $500. We bought a townhome a couple of years ago and on first look it was perfect. After a few minutes of living in it we discovered that the “laminate flooring” was yucky. It is separating at the seams, every drip or drop shows and when the dog licks up a delicious oops off the floor, everyone can see it. We would love to put in new flooring and $500 would really help. Puhleeze pick me!
Trena says
GIMME THAT 500!!
I would use the money to buy a new chandelier for our breakfast nook, new faucets for the bathroom and what else but paint of course!!!
oh how I wish this dream would come true :-)
Eliza says
Gimme that $500!!!
I would buy a snow blower for my ridiculous long drive-way and Michigan winters!! Thanks!
Mandy says
“GIMME THAT $500?
We’d use it for the little bathroom! There’s some major work to be done….
Emily says
GIMMEE THAT $500!
We’re almost done with all of our home projects (finally!) but would love to build a dog house and a small swing set for our baby!
Crista says
GIMME THAT $500! Please.
courtney says
GIMME THAT $500 I want new ceramic tile floors for the kitchen, hallway and half bath.
Cheryl says
GIMME THAT $500 Oh the possibilities…paint (most likely cause we have lots of need for that) flooring, lighting… I’ll have to get Eric to enter this one too :)!
Erin says
Gimme that $500!
We’ve been slowly re-doing our 50’s ranch ultra-budget style, and this $500 would make a big dent in our kitchen plans.
Andrew Korty says
GIMME THAT $500. Need new furniture, wall paint, and to paint the ugly brass hardware on the ceiling fan in the living room.
Lisa says
GIMME THAT $500!
There are a million things I could use from Lowes, but I suppose I would start with getting rid of the horrific fluorescent light fixture in my kitchen. Pick me, pick me!
Christine says
Gimme that $500
I would put that $500 toward built in’s for our closet
Nicole says
GIMME THAT $500!!
We just bought our first home and would love to do some landscaping and fencing for our pup! Thanks!
Tina Korty says
GIMME THAT $500. Painting walls and cabinets and adding lighting in kitchen.
Shelle says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
There are a million different projects I could do, but I think I would use it to buy a new dishwasher! Maybe new lighting for a few rooms?? The choices are endless! Hope I win, LOVE Lowes!
Molly says
Please… “GIMME THAT $500!!!”
I would get some new light fixtures, ceiling fan and a leaf blower for outside – just in time to help with all the falling leaves! :)
Shayna says
GIMME THAT $500
Oh the many uses! BUT… I would really like to work on our bedroom. Since we bought our home, it has been the room that has been the most neglected. We focused more on the rooms that friends and family would see and hang out in! Now I think it is time for us to have a great boudoir!!! =)
Justin says
GIMME THAT 500. Oh what I could do with that money. It would probably go toward a bathroom remodel. I have been wanting to get a bathtub surround and new vanity. What’s in there now is very dated. This place was built in the 80’s and every time I walk in there, I feel like I’m a kid again. That’s not a good thing when it’s triggered by a bathroom!
Carrie says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
Where do I start? We need new garage doors, we want to paint several rooms (including our fireplace–WOOT!), need a new walkway, have some fall landscaping projects in mind, finishing up a bathroom renovation and would love to get some new blinds and other things… okay, I’ll stop there!
Amy D G says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
My husband and I just purchased our first home this summer and we are DYING to redo the kitchen (the house was built in 1939). $500 would go so far!!!