***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.
Jason Baareman says
GIMME THAT $500
I would love to use that $500 to redo our kitchen!
Thanks!
aimee says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
I would love to pull out the one rod in each closet and organize them!
Jonathan says
GIMME THAT $500
so I can get bamboo floors!
Lynn says
“GIMME THAT $500!!!”
Bathroom re-do would be so nice!!
Rachel says
Gimme that $500! What a great prize!
Joanna D says
Gimme that $500!!! I could use it on many things. I think new light fixtures will be the top on my list!
Matt says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
I would use it to start one of the many projects that my lovely wife wants to do around our house (or maybe update the man cave, aka basement, a little)!
Sarah M. says
GIMME THAT $500…I need it to put towards new countertops in my kitchen!
Kristen says
GIMME THAT $500
We’d love to use the money on a bathroom update!!
Kate says
“GIMME THAT $500?
We would love to put that money toward new kitchen counter-tops. Thanks so much for this generous giveaway!
Jessica Amato says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!! It will definitely help me furnish my new apartment that I signed a lease for…this is the first time I’ll be living on alone (sin roommates) and I’m moving in with a bed, dresser, desk, and papasan chair!
Cherie N says
Gimme That $500. Flooring!!
Mandy A says
Gimme that $500!!!! Oh…the projects that 500 bones could bring – tile for the patio, an outdoor area rug for said patio or paint-paint-and more paint (every room in my house needs a fresh coat and a new shade to cover that standard contractor grade yellowish blah), a door for the guest room……
Jessica Jayne says
Gimme that $500! We’re always dropping our money at Lowe’s for something or other. Maybe we’d put it towards new countertops in our kitchen.
Emily says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!!! Where to begin?? My wonderful husband needs some new tools and we need a ladder! Since this is our first Christmas in our new house I would love to get some great decorations.
Paula says
GIMME THAT $500
Happy Anniversary! The $500 will come in handy when we refinish our bedroom set. Along with our hutch. Both need paint and the rest could go towards new plants on our patio.
Thanks
Paula
Sara H says
GIMME THAT $500
We would use it on probably lots of misc. things. New curtains and curtain rods. New paint and maybe some organizing solutions!
Christine says
GIMME THAT $500!!! Would definitely use this to update our light fixtures.
Miranda says
“Gimme that $500”
We would def redo our kitchen!
Jade says
YES GIMME DAT $500 LOL… a little modification!
Kasey says
GIMME THAT $500
I would use it to paint our office and help bring life and landscape to our little patio which is really hurting!
kellie says
Gimme that $500!
Wow, there are so many projects I could do with that. But I think I would start with building a small pergola over my garage doors along with some white paint to freshen it up with!
Janelle says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
It would go straight to our upcoming bathroom remodel! I hope I win:)
Caroline H. says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!
New flooring!
michele says
GIMME THAT $500!!
Boy, do I need it. I have been rehabbing our c1850 gothic revival lovely for 3 years. There are numerous projects that have been left unfinished for lack of funds….
Sarah E. says
GIMME THAT $500!! I would use it for a makeover of my bedroom!
Ashli says
GIMME THAT $500!!
I WOULD LOVE TO PUT THIS TOWARDS PUTTING UP A FENCE FOR MY POOR DOGS, THEY REALLY NEED TO GET OFF THOSE CHAINS AND HAVE A CHANCE TO RUN!!!
Emily says
GIMME THAT $500
We want to redo our kitchen that is original to the house built in the early 60’s
Monica says
GIMME THAT $500!
I’d also like to do a bathroom remodel!
Charlotte says
“GIMME THAT $500? My husband and I would spend it on supplies for our new house to bring it out of 1980’s country-crafty into the new millenium!
Erin says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
That would be such a great contribution to our kitchen redo!
Amita says
GIMME THAT $500. I’d start by getting a hammer!
Amanda says
Gimme that $500!!!!!!!! I would do so much with that, I can’t even decide!
Luke B says
GIMME THAT $500
New hardwood floors.
Carley says
GIMME THAT $500 !!! To re-glaze my 60’s bathroom yellow and brown tiles!
jesse says
GIMME THAT $500! I see a new bathroom in my future :)
Jacque G says
Gimme that $500!
Geez. . .I don’t know. We just redid our deck this summer so that’s done. We would probably put it towards retiling our uggy shower.
Amber says
Gimme that $500! Probably the first project would be repairing the carpet where our cat had a field day! Second would be a new front door. Third would be new light fixtures in the bathrooms!
Mandy Pagano says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
Our kitchen has been in “demo mode” for almost a year, which includes NO cabinet doors. We have 4 children; 4yrs, 3 yrs, 1 yr and 13 weeks-we NEED cabinet doors for safety if for nothing else! =)
andrea says
Where do I begin?? What WOULDN’T I do with that $500?!? Since we are currently renting our home I would use those funds to buy a ton of temporary/take with us upgrades, paint, accessories, curtains, PLANTS!!…oh how fun would this be to win!!!
Dana says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
We would build a shed outside to store all of our gardening accessories and outdoor tool/machines!!!
Leslie says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
I think we would use it for a bathroom redo!
Emily B. says
GIMME THAT $500
We’d use it to update our bathroom and paint.
Alicia Damron says
“GIMME THAT $500!!!”
I am building a house right now, with some craftsmen bungalow style touches, and $500 would pay for the awesome replica 5-panel doors that were popular when those houses were first built! And yes, they have them at Lowes, I’ve been drooling over them for months!
Tim says
Gimme that $500! A new house = many new projects.
Eliza Joy Capps says
Gimme that $500!!! After going 0 for 2 on used mowers from Craigslist, we would definitely invest in a new mower…. and some landscaping materials as well!
Ben says
GIMME THAT $500!! Excited to spruce up our new place as we’re moving very soon and will need to breathe some life into a new apartment.
Beverly says
Gimme that $500!!
We have a dozen projects on the horizon, but near the top of the list are wainscoting and plantation shutters for the main bathroom, lumber to make a wall-mounted drying rack for the laundry room (like the one I’m lusting over at Ballard’s but can’t bring myself to pay $130 for) and some cool new pendant lights for above the breakfast bar.
Jessica says
GIMME THAT $500!
I would re-do my full bathroom as well – right now it is completely gutted and we are trying to do a little bit at a time as we are able to afford it! :)
andrea says
well..I obviously did not know where to put the “GIMME THAT $500” line in my last comment…so here it goes again!
Where do I begin?? What WOULDN’T I do with that $500?!? Since we are currently renting our home I would use those funds to buy a ton of temporary/take with us upgrades, paint, accessories, curtains, PLANTS!!…oh how fun would this be to win!!!