***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.
Julia says
GIMME that $500.
Would love to use it for new tools!
Danielle S. says
GIMME THAT $500! We just bought our first place (as of September 11) and there are, of course, SO many things to do! However, this gift card would be a blessing right now. We currently have a gas stove. Nothing against good ol’ gas, but it freaks my husband and I out (and our Puggle!). It’s also less environmentally friendly. You see, we would use the 500 smackeroos to switch to a glass top electric stove. Much easier to clean, and more eco-friendly, since the company we get our electricity from uses wind tunnel energy. So that, in a nutshell, is what we would do with this moolah. Keep up the great work guys!
Sarah F says
GIMME THAT $500! Mmmmmm..so many options…but I think we’d spend it on some manly power tools for my hubby cuz he’s so wonderful and he deserves it :)
Krista says
GIMME THAT $500!
Whoa! Look at the number of comments!
If I won, we would use it to help finish part of our basement…
Stephanie T. says
GIMME THAT $500! :) DH and I recently bought our first home and have spent so much money at Lowes! This GC would help us with overhauling our yard and replacing light fixtures and sink fixtures.
Cara Monroe says
Gimme that 500!
We would get new lighting for our new house!
Kim M says
GIMMIE THAT $500! Whoop! We’d buy paint for our master bedroom and foyer and then throw in some plants for some backyard landscaping….or maybe a quieter dishwasher…hummmm!
Audra F says
Gimme that $500 please! We would use this money to update all our brass door knobs and light fixtures. Thanks for your awesome 2 years you all have shared with us!
Stacey says
GIMME THAT $500 PLEASE
Jessica Poston says
GIMME THAT $500
I could use it for paint- I’m dreaming of a fresh green in the bathroom
Rachel T says
GIMME THAT $500!!
Everything and Anything!! Just bought my first place…’nough said! :)
Megan Haroldsen says
Gimme That $500!
Ahhh, the dream of winning! We just bought our first house and would probably use the winnings to add a railing around our front porch. I have been dreaming of doing that since we first saw the house!
Tammy A. says
GIMME THAT $500!!!! We could use a new washer that doesn’t take a hour to load or some new flooring in our kitchen that doesn’t look dirty all the time. Really the list is endless!
Tanna @ Complete Organizing Solutions says
GIMME THAT $500 ah let’s see, the next big project we would like to tackle is the kitchen pantry. All wood shelves, custom built by hubby, a wine cooler included with baskets and bins for everything under the sun. It would be so pretty!
Shannon says
Gimme that $500 for our bathroom updates! Thanks, Youngsters.
Samantha says
gimme that $500!
we are trying to sell our tiny house to move into a nicer place where our son (and our family) can have room to grow!! we need to do a lot of upgrades on our house to get it ready…. we could really use $500!!!!
Daphne says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
I need to replace my dishwasher.
nichole says
GIMME THAT $500 My boyfriend and I are buying our first house and we could use all the help we can get!
Eva says
GIMME THAT 500! Please!!!
I will use it to dog-proof my yard!
mahb says
Gimme that $500! I want to build a raised bed fall garden! Love the blog!
Jim says
GIMME THAT $500
Yard/garage/tools
Chantel S. says
OH YEAH! Gimme That $500! Don’t really know where I would use it yet, that air filter is up on the list, but power tools are always cool… A new dryer? Endless options!
Diana says
GIMME THAT $500! (Oh pretty, pretty please!)
tara doherty says
GIMME THAT 500…on our backyard for our 4 year old to burn some energy and mommy and daddy to help her………
Rob says
GIMME THAT 500! (please)
My wife will love it when I finish the master closet!
Julie says
GIMME THAT $500
I’d love a beautiful fireplace mantel for a headboard (I had no idea how expensive they can be!), new mirror, light, faucet for our powder room.
Amanda A! says
Gimme that $500! We are yearning to extend our hardwood floors into the dining room and say goodbye to our grungy carpet!!
Danielle says
Gimme that $500!!!
Beth says
GIMME THAT $500!! I would love to take down the leaning (not-so-private) privacy fence next to our patio and gett rid of the rotting railroad ties (complete with nest of nasty bees) and replace with a stone retaining wall. $500 buys a lotta stones.
lisa says
GIMME THAT $500!
that’ll help with the living room re-decoration!
Sue says
GIMME THAT $500
fix up our decks
Kate G says
GIMME THAT $500!!!! It would help me get the front loading washer and dryer I have been drooling over to replace my standard ones. I have 2nd floor laundry closet but no linen closet, so if I can stack a set of front loaders, I can add shelves to one side of the laundry area for my sheets and towels!
Katy says
GIMME THAT $500 ……Please!
I would spend it on a new kitchen floor and some cabinet paint/hardware.
Stephanie says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!! If I win, I will gladly hand this bad boy over to my fiance! He has been super sweet through the crazy wedding planning process and nothing would make him happier than a shopping spree at his favorite store, LOWES!!!!!! :)
Bev says
GIMME THAT $500
I’d put it towards a pressure washer.
Kim says
GIMME THAT 500!
I’ll give it to my daughter to spruce up her new house!
marilu says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!
I want new mouldings throughout the house.
Jaclyn D says
GIMMIE THAT $500!!
In our new-to-us house, the wall colors and fixtures aren’t our taste, so we would start with the smallest room in the house, the powder room: paint, replace fixtures, and add a bit of decor, and then work our way up and spruce up as many rooms as we can!
Good luck everyone!
Jim says
GIMME THAT $500
a fancy schmancy new BBQ
Brooke says
GIMME THAT $500
It’ll jump start our kitchen remodel!
Autumn says
GIMME THAT $500!
I’m daydreaming about landscaping the back yard or updating our master bathroom! My birthday is coming up on the 28th and this would be one super kick ass birthday present!
Oh, and P.S., Happy Blogoversary!
Eva N. says
GIMME THAT 500! Purrty Please!!!
I’ll re-do my guest bath!
jen says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!
What an amazing prize! :) You guys are so generous.
We have a baby coming in December and about a billion and one projects to get done around the house to prepare for her arrival. This gift card would go a very long way to get us going with everything.
suzib says
your timing is great! I was just in lowes today and know I would spend it on updating our bathrooms from builder to WOW! fingers crossed!
shannon says
GIMME THAT $500
want to kick off my used furniture re-design business, and I have a million home projects I am working on….promise to show you exactly what I do with the funnnnnds!
Mark A. says
GIMME THAT $500!!
This $500 would spell UPGRADE on our flooring project!!!!
Nicole B. says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!! We just moved and need curtains and blinds like NOBODY’S business!
ELizabeth says
GIMMIE THAT 500!!!
I would spend it on everything!!! Me and my dear boy are in the process of buying our first home, er condo/townhouse and we are putting every penny we own down as the downpayment. That 500 smacker could mean that we could take down these awful mirrors that the previous owners somwhere down the line either glued or i dont ever knowed to the living room wal. Its also painted a reallllyyyy bad purple beige taupe color and i would love if we could change that asap! and we could if we win!
Diana says
GIMME THAT $500!
We’ll install a fence.
Miranda says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!
There are so many projects we want to do around the house I just am not sure what to pick! Perhaps a new front door and tiled foyer? The guest bathroom redo we have been dying to start? New carpet in the bedrooms? OR the composting bin that my husband has wanted to make for me (using the plans found at Lowes.com)?!?