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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.
edee says
GIMME THAT $500
Oh I would use that for our sprinklers outside so we can plant grass…
Rachel Conatser says
My husband and I just bought a house that was built in 1970 so I can think of a BILLION ways we could use this! If I had to choose just one, it would to completely re-do our bathroom which is covered in an ugly 1970 tile!!!
Sarah Liz says
GIMME THAT $500!!
Dana says
GIMME that $500!
We would put up crown molding in our entire first floor rooms!
Sandra says
Gimme that $500!!!
Right now, my sister and I are half way through remodeling our condo. The bathroom is done, and the kitchen is done, but we still need to repaint the whole condo, put a closet in my bedroom, and re-carpet everything. That $500 would be really useful.
Amy Johnson says
GIMME THAT $500!! I would love, love, LOVE to have a shopping spree at Lowe’s!
Ashley Mc says
“GIMME THAT $500?
My husband and I are about to move into a new house, and $500 to Lowe’s would be a huge help in making it our own!
Happy Blogiversary!
Alicia Ziel says
GIMME THAT $500! I would love to use this $500 to get done all the little projects that we have started around the house. Aka: trim for the basement, acrilyc for the bathtub, blinds for the guest room, ahhh the list goes on.
Dana says
GIMME that $500!
We would get new energy saving washer and dryer!!!
Amy says
GIMME THAT $500
I’d use it to get some tools we need!
Rachel says
My new house could definitely use some new light fixtures throughout my whole house!!
Megan says
GIMME THAT $500!….please, pretty please!
I might not have the most exciting dream purchase from Lowe’s but mine would be – hands down – a new vacuum cleaner! Having a 90lb yellow lab, a long haired cat, living in the Tennessee Valley (and a husband nicknamed “messy Jesse” from childhood) — I have been dreaming of a dyson for years! One of those allergy/animal versions would be dreamy!! IF only I could get that gift card!! fingers are totally crossed!!!
Christina Peterson says
Gimme that $500! So I can get some new light fixtures AND some wood to build a garden box in the back yard.
ROBIN says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
I would buy a water softener. Boring – I know! But SO necessary! My glasses and dishes are cloudy, my faucets get chucked up with calcium.
Elaine K says
Gimme that $500! I would put it towards a new fridge.
clint graviet says
Woo Hoo! Gimme that 500.00!!! I can think of a million things I would use that gift for, however the most pressing need is a new kitchen sink, faucet and garbage disposal!
Abby says
GIMME THAT $500!!
So that I can finally make my dream come true of customizing my kids’ closets with awesome shelves, etc.
Ryan says
“GIMME THAT $500”
My wife and I are wanting to redo our bathroom, so $500 would be great to help us modernize it.
mrs.gardner says
GIMME THAT $500
I would buy a grill for my husband and put the rest towards a lawn mower. We just bought our first house!
Best prize ever!
Natalie says
GIMME THAT $500! We’d start with landscape lighting then go from there.
Lili says
!!!!!!!!Gimme that $500!!!!!!!!!!!!
I would renovate our garage – seal our garage floor and paint the walls and add more storage shelves : )
Amber McBride says
GIMME THAT $500!!! It would make a big dent toward putting hardwood floors in our humble home in the mountains of New Mexico!
Amanda says
GIMME THAT $500
We plan on buying our first house in 6 months. I think $500 could buy a lot of paint.
Jen Ells says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
I would use the 500 greenbacks to get a jumpstart on my outdated basement! It is screaming for new carpet and a fresh coat of paint!!
Betsy says
GIMME THAT $500!!
Redoing my bathroom would be a dream!! I can almost picture showering in a shower that isn’t brown. Who would pick that color for something so forever!?!?!?!
Sarah says
Gimme That $500!
My husband and i would use the $500 towards paint for the entire upstairs house in our richmond home, new potting plants for the fall and christmas gear as soon as it comes out!
Steph K says
GIMME THAT $500
please!!!! I’m moving in a new condo this weekend and have soooo much to do, but at the top of my list would be re-tile the faux,tuscan kitchen floor.
Stacey Wilson says
GIMME THAT 500!!!! We are building a house right now and I can absolutely use that money to decorate-using your inspiration of course!
Jenny A says
Gimme that, gimme that, gimme that $500!!! Moving into our first house in two weeks…we’ll either need to mow our lawn or grill some burgers…I think grilling burgers goes better with a cold one!!!
Happy Blogiversary!!!!
Margaret says
GIMME THAT $500, please!
I think I will update the bathroom countertop and mirror. And maybe the light.
Amanda says
GIMME THAT $500! Pretty please!
We’re expanding the family and have to turn 1 bedroom into 2 within the next few months. We could really use the money for building supplies, paint, etc.
Kelly T says
“GIMME THAT $500!!!”
What a great prize and congrats!
This would so go to redoing our bathroom!
Jennie M says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!
michelle f. says
GIMME THAT $500!
We could use that money to make over our master bedroom!!
Kristy says
GIMME THAT $500!! We definitely could use a new patio set!!
Tiffanie says
GIMME THAT $500!!
I would use it to have hardwood floors installed. So again, gimme that $500 :)
Lili says
I would like to renovate our garage – seal the floor, paint the walls and add storage shelves
Elizabeth Pennington says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!
Oh, wow, I don’t know where I’d start! It would be a toss up between starting to finish our basement (currently a dungeon) or begin our master bath addition. We’re DIYers, so I’m pretty confident that $500 would take us pretty far in both projects!
Katy says
Gimme that $500!
Clay and I would love to have $500 to spend on paint to prepare our house for the market.
Klarnott says
Gimme that $500! What an amazing giveaway. I would love to use that prize to redo my husband’s office (our tiny second bedroom). He works from home and could definitely use an updated space with some closet organization, a new desk and shelving, a little paint on the walls, and some great accessories.
Austyn says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
We are currently house shopping, and I’m sure we’ll find something to spend it on for our new to us house.
Peach says
Gimme that $500!
I am dying to fix up our backyard! We live in Florida and use our backyard all year. I don’t even know what I would buy to make the transformation happen, because I never thought I’d actually get a chance to do it.
A patio area, a fire pit, new fencing to keep our girls safe from the 200 lb dog next door {we have 2 Dachshunds}, a table and chairs, a hose and pool for the girls…and ant killer. LOTS of ant killer!
Jennifer Watkins says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
I would use it to put flooring down in my bedroom. I hate the carpet in there, but have been putting it off for other house projects.
Espo says
GIMMIE THAT 500!!
Definitely could use that to fix up my parents bathroom. I already renovated the kitchen, converted the dining room into a study/den. Next step is the bathroom in serious need of some TLC and new basically everything!!!
Jennifer P. says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!
Eeek, what’d I do with a gift card in that amount?! *drool* Actually, I’d probably use it towards helping my in-laws purchase some plantation shutters or a new curtain treatment for their sunroom.
Mary says
GIMME THAT $500…please :-)
My husband and I just bought our first house so we will need a million things including paint and a lawn mower!
Rachel says
Gimme that $500!
This “gift” couldn’t be more perfect for us! We recently purchased our first home and have spent the past 10 weeks completely remodeling it. We’re on a limited budget, and hey, an extra $500 would be fabulous! Plus, we’re partial to Lowes and it’s our home improvement store of choice, so this would be perfect, and greatly appreciated!
Thanks, guys!
T says
“GIMME THAT $500!!!”
so I can:
start my basement renovation, fix up my laundry room, customize my butler’s pantry, spruce up my dining room, replace an ugly front door, make some cool custom office furniture, the list goes on and on and on …..
Rachie says
GIMME THAT $500
I would help my parents put the finishing touches on their lake house that they’re allowing my husband and I to rent from them for a couple years while we’re saving up for our house.
Jessica says
GIMME THAT $500
I’d use it for a new kitchen faucet and tons of window treatments!