***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.
Diana says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
wow ~I would use this to finish renovating our bathroom ~ that vessel sink in a reclaimed, re-purposed cabinet sounds like a great idea!
Diane K says
GIMME THAT $500… please. :) I’d save it for spring and blow it on plants to fill in my landscaping!
Kari says
GIMME THAT $500!
We were just shopping at Lowe’s last week for a new stove and new windows! $500 would go a long way for us!
Mrs. M says
GIMME THAT $500! My husband ripped up all of our carpet and we have been walking around on plywood for months! We need this!
Vee says
“GIMME THAT $500? Finally wrapping up on all the little half done- or almost complete projects around the house.
Anna says
GIMME THAT $500
A washing machine for my new house next year. City living is rough.
mike says
GIMME THAT $500 – I would surprise my wife & get the kitchen flooring she would love! Thanks
Jamie says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
We need to replace our kitchen countertop (it’s bright green laminate :shudder:)!
Joe B. says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
Daddy needs a new set of tools!
Jessica says
GIMME THAT $500!
I could spend that in a millisecond, unfortunately — exterior paint, fencing, landscaping materials, lumber for banquette seating in the kitchen…
Lynn says
GIMME THAT $500. We just moved into a new house, so the possibilities are endless. We need to paint the inside, every room, and I’d love to go all out decorating our little boy’s room. We also need some area rugs.
Jennifer says
GIMME THAT $500 – refinishing our sad floors
joy h. says
GIMME THAT $500!
Purchase patio furniture and a gas grill!
Erin says
Gimme that $500! I’d love to use it to redo a lot in my little one bedroom apartment :)
Megan Metcalf says
I would use it to purchase and install the cabinets in my laundry — to match the adjacent kitchen remodel from last year. Please, oh PLEASE … let it be me! :)
DIY Daniels says
Gimme that $500!
We have a bunch of DIY projects that are calling our name.
Happy blogiversary!
Karin says
GIMME THAT $500! I have a kitchen reno that needs all the help it can get! :)
Lisa says
GIMME THAT $500
I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE the blue and brown room!
Carly says
GIMME that $500!
We’ve lived in our house for less than a year. There is so much we need to do. I’d get my husband a real lawn-mower, so he doesn’t have to keep pushing around the hand-me-down that he has now. And then I’d buy some paint. So. Much. Paint.
Becky says
GIMME THAT $500! Oh the possibilities. I would be renovating my master bath and giving the 80’s back its missing brass.
Jackie Weedon says
Gimme the $500! We would put the money towards a much needed master bath remodel….Thanks!
Sylvia S says
GIMME THAT $500!
Now that fall is upon us we are scrambling to find $$ to replace the sliding door to the backyard. One that doesn’t have a giant gap where the door fails to close all the way would be fantastic!!
Jamie B. says
Gimme that $500 please!
I would love to get a riding lawn mower!
Richard says
Gimme that $500!!
The front of our house is seriously lacking “curb appeal.”
Karla says
GIMME that $500!!! With $500 we could easily tackle the flooring project that we’re wanting to begin in our family room. Sure would be nice! :)
~Karla @ It’s The Little Things…
Danielle says
GIMME THAT $500
Our leakly loo ruined the hardwoods in the bathroom (the previous owner put them in there) – now that it’s fixed we need buy tile to replace the flooring! Thanks!!!!!!!
Joseph says
Gimme that $500
I could actually afford to replace the stove my wife keeps complaining about.
Melissa Stinson says
Oh, what a great prize!
I’d probably use it on a kitchen redo…or any number of redos around the house. Like you guys, we’re tackling projects as we have time and resources and not living outside our means.
Love those sinks, BTW. I got the best steal on one at Home Depot earlier this summer. They were all on clearance for 75% off, so I got the vanity for $60, the marble top for $25, and the sink for $38. All I need now is the faucet!
Jody says
GIMME THAT $500! After 6 years of apartment living boyfriend and me just got a home about 4 months ago. so as you can imagine lawn equipment galore, lots of paint, updated hardware, lighting and much more. Basically it’d help out a ton. Thank you.
Jamie Lynn says
GIMME THAT $500 pretty please!!!!!
I really really want to landscape our tiny back yard.
Jennifer H says
GIMME THAT $500! So many things still on our “to-do” list but a new front door is at the top of the list.
Elizabeth says
GIMME THAT $500!! Oooh baby! With all of that moola, we could RETILE our unfortunate baby blue and pink 1940’s era bathroom!!
Johnny Hugel says
GIMME THAT $500
I need a tankless hotwater heater.
Alicia says
GIMME THAT $500!!
I would buy new doors for my bedrooms. Thanks so much.
Lindsay says
GIMME THAT $500!
We are really wanting to buy unfinished cabinets for our BUDGET kitchen remodel! This would sure come in handy!
Hope says
GIMME THAT $500!
I would buy paint and carpet and tiles and and and….
Thanks!
Nancy says
GIMME THAT $500! I would transform my bedroom into heaven!
Luisana says
GIMME THAT $500
A new tub and sink!! :)
Tanya says
“Gimme that $500” – a new stove : )
Michelle says
GIMME THAT $500…I need a new sink and faucet for our kitchen.
Kristi C. says
GIMME THAT $500! Wow, that gift card would come in really handy. I would decorate my master bedroom. It always gets the left overs and ends up being a dumping ground for items that don’t work elsewhere. I would love to paint, add window treatments, make a custom headboard, etc…
Andy Goergen says
GIMME THAT $500
Yes, please. Need to finish the crown molding in the living room.
Kim says
“GIMME THAT $500? Would love to use the cash money to start our basement remodel. Keeping fingers crossed….
Tammy says
GIMME THAT $500
Oh man, where do I start? Actually, I know… I would start in our garden and travel inside our house from there!
Peter says
GIMME THAT $500! My wife could really use that air filter, too.
Jenny says
GIMME THAT $500! I need light fixtures. Our new home has those $15 overhead fixtures in every room. They are horrendous!
Jennifer says
GIMME THAT $500! I would love to retile my bathroom floor.
Kelly says
GIMME THAT $500
I can’t think of a big project to spend the money on. At the moment we’re still finishing a million small projects. Molding, paint, flooring, etc.
Jane says
“GIMME THAT $500”
I would love to spend $500 on my husband’s “bathroom” in the basement. All it consists of now is a very lonely toilet :)
Jen says
GIMME THAT $500! crown molding, here I come!