***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.
Amy says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
I need to replace the stinky cat pee carpet in my office!
Kate says
GIMME that $500. With a new house and bathroom redo in our sights that money would come in mighty handy!
abi says
Gimme that $500! I’d love to use it for random house decorating! Thanks.
Bobbi Jo says
Gimme that $500!! We could really use it for a new screen door and beadboard going up the back stairs. The plaster on the walls could really use some help. What a fabulous giveaway!
amanda says
GIMME THAT $500
Maria says
GIMME THAT $500
I would hand this card right over to my dad. He is a super handy man and would go crazy shopping at Lowe’s.
Adrian says
GIMME that $500! A new tub and toilet please.
Vanessa says
GIMME THAT $500, PLEASE!
Lots of projects we could spend that money on – right now it would be out master bedroom and our bathroom!
Big money, big money, no whammies!
Amy says
GIMME THAT $500!
pretty please with a cherry on top! :)
There are so many things I can think of to do with that!!
Stacy Lapinel says
GIMME THAT $500, please! :)
If I won, I would buy a patio set and transform our backyard so my husband and I can have relaxing dinners outdoors once he gets back from deployment!
Kathy says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
I’ve got ugly 80’s light fixtures.
Shawna R says
“GIMME THAT $500?
We’re there almost every second day remodeling our first home! We could use out to replace the CARPET in our bathroom!
Katherine says
GIMME that $500! Oh, the possibilities for the new place are endless…
Rebecca says
“GIMME THAT $500? and I would buy some new shutters for our home.
Carrie says
I would give this to my sister and brother-in-law who still have many remaining projects left to complete the house they built (with their own two hands).
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Beckdolls says
Gimme that $500!!!! We’re going to be building a deck on our first home in the coming weeks. :o)
Jessica says
GIMME THAT $500!
I really want to get a new vanity for my bathroom. One with a marble top and new fixtures. Sigh…. that would be great
Mitch says
GIMME THAT $500!
There are lots of tools I need/want…
danielle says
GIMME that $500!!!! So much to do in our 90 year old house!!
Andrea says
GIMME THAT $500!
We’d use it for roofing repairs!!
Abbey N. says
GIMMIE THAT $500!!!!
I would love $500 to add some finishing touches to our house. We have worked very hard doing all of the renovations ourselves but it still needs that extra oomph!! Oh, and a backsplash! Thanks for this!
Chelsea says
GIMME THAT $500…
so I can update my embarrassing poorly painted, 70’s-dated, finish chipping off the faucet GUEST bathroom!!
Adrian says
GIMME that $500, PLEASE! Lighting, paint, and some new bathroom fixtures would be great.
Yolanda says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
I’d rip out that rentalicious acrylic tub-n-wall ensemble and replace it with a sleek glass tile shower! The Gift Card would be a great down payment.
Niki says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
I would use the gift card on the remaining windows in our home that are still needing some new faux-wood blinds!
Stacy Vejar says
GIMME that $500!
I would use it to organize our new home!
LibbyJames says
GIMME THAT $500, I really need a mini bedroom makeover. paint, molding, chandler.
Brooks and Megan says
Gimme That $500!
If we won… We’d probably paint and add porch railings to our new house. Although it would be hard to pick! What an amazing giveaway!!!
Lauren says
GIMME THAT $500
I would use it on our much neglected bedroom and maybe a few plants because I can’t resist.
Jake K says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
I want to build a stone path along the side of my house so that guests can get to our back yard without going through our garage. :)
Eric says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
Can’t wait to paint the outside of our house! We’re going to need lots and lots of paint!
Molly says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
We just moved into our first house 3 weeks ago and there are so many things we could use that gift card for! New area rugs, new dishwasher, new windows, new window treatments, and it would go a long way toward the bathroom remodel we want to do!
Oooh, I hope we get it!
Kate says
GIMME THAT $500.. I would buy new baseboard and crown molding for our new home.
Renee says
GIMME THAT $500! We just bought our dream home and have TOO many projects to list!! But a fence would probably be number one…..little Riley like to run off! :)
Elizabeth says
GIMME THAT $500! I’m looking to redo my bedroom with new paint, new lighting, and new moldings. Might even make a stab at a making my own headboard. If only I had $500!
Adrienne says
GIMME THAT $500
Kate Morgner says
Gimme that $500
and I will replace the 1970s chandlier in our condo and get a full sized washer and dryer. (right now we have a stack washer and dryer that you can fit 2-3 towels in at a time!
Sarah says
GIMME THAT $500!! Oh, I so need that gift card. We recently bought our first home, and I would love to work on the landscaping.
Laurie S. says
GIMME THAT $500! I would get a new back fence, storage building, and landscape, landscape, landscape!!
Adrienne says
I would use the $500 on putting new floors in our kitchen!
Ashley Grey says
Gimme That $500!
Pretty please.
Christina Wells says
GIMME THAT $500 so my hubby and me can get brand new spanish tile for our kitchen, and hardwood floors for our living room :) yesssss.
Michael says
GIMME THAT $500
Ursula Graham says
GIMMIE THAT $500!!!
I’d love it for stuff for the new photography studio I’m finishing up! :)
Jonathan says
GIMME THAT $500!!
Pachamama says
GIMME THAT $500
We’ll probably use it on flooring for our bedrooms..right now it’s some ratty looking 60’s era Terrazo, that could use a lot of help.
Charlene says
Gimmee that $500!! I really need patio pavers for my backyard!!
Nami says
GIMME THAT $500!
It would go towards redoing the small guest bath.
Or towards getting rid of the old carpet and getting laminate flooring. Oh I can keep daydreaming!
deb says
GIMME THAT $500
I’ve been eyeing some cool stuff at Lowe’s! My kitchen needs a remodel & it’s small so it probably won’t actually cost that much. $500 would go along way to fixing a dreadful kitchen (pink countertops???) into a rocking one!!
Deb Rudtke
Alachua, FL
nichole says
gimme that $500! oh the possibilities!