***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.
Katy says
GIMME THAT $500!
I would install crown molding in our master bedroom and guest bedroom OR use it to replace the flooring in our living room.
Heather says
gIMmE ThaT $500!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Our house has had ZERO lovin’ until we moved into it 2 years ago. We have worked our booties off in it, but our money only goes so far. $500 would help us get a new toilet b/c ours has a crack in it. Maybe some new light fixtures in the entry or outside. Maybe some hardware for our bathroom cabinets. Some wood to frame our Master Bath mirrors. Some paint to redo our kitchen cabinets. A new back door. We would put that gift card to VERY good use.
Kate Brough says
GIMME THAT $500! and I will buy my daughter a swing set and paint all of the walls in my home.
Alena says
Gimme that 500 dollars please!
I would use the money to put a dent in hardwood floors for the living/dining room.
Congrats on your your blog anniversary!
Rachel J says
“GIMME THAT $500”- closet redo in progress. will post for $$$
Terry says
GIMME THAT $500
I would also love to spend $500 to help my lonely toilet get some fixture friends :)
Erick Brough says
GIMME THAT $500! and I will do my bathroom over!
phil says
GIMME THAT $500. I’ve just bought a new home, so it will go to good use!
Katie says
GIMME THAT $500!
Since we’re renting right now, I would work on some great DIY projects that we could take with us when we leave.
Patrice dawson says
ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!! let me tell u…… with that gift card it could go toward my kitchen reno 4 cabniets, countertops, it could buy me a paint sprayer, i could use it 2 buy edeging stones 4 the flower beds…….and the list goes on and on…………
Jen says
GIMMIE THAT $500!!!!
Terry Johnson says
GIMME that $500!
We are in the middle of a few different projects but have just been waiting on the cash flow! We are gutting our closets and transforming them into better used space. We are attempting to mimic what you did in your bedroom in ours…and we would LOVE to renovate our bathroom!
Lena says
GIMME THAT $500!!
I really love that air purifier..i want one!
Chelsea says
GIMME THAT $500!
I desperately need to do some organization in our house, but all of the pretty baskets & shelves & storage is just never a priority in our budget. Oh how I would love to just be able to get whatever pretty basket/cube/box/bowl struck my fancy and get my life organized.
liz says
gimme that 500!
We just bought a new “OLD” house.
We would finish all the projects we haven’t got money to do.
That’s EVERYTHING. We’d most likely buy some new fixtures for our kitchen. Redo our laundry room and make it into a mudroom also. I would get stackables’. Then fix up our nursery.
Jessica says
Gimme that $500!
I would use it for supplies to make my own bedroom furniture, get some paint and window treatments!
Kelly Buist says
GIMME THAT $500!
A new dishwasher!! Let me repeat that….. A New Dishwasher!!!!!!!!!
Lindsay says
GIMME THAT $500!! SO many possibilities, but I’m thinking that some building supplies for a laundry room enclosure are in order (yes, our washer and dryer currently reside OUTSIDE).
Samantha says
GIMME THAT $500! I would get the Idylis Air Purifier since the hubs has come down with a bundle of new allergies and this would help him sleep sounder, which helps me sleep sounder :)
Martha says
GIMME THAT $500!
We need a new shower door for the bath we just remodeled. The one we want is a Kohler frameless door that sells for about $1500, OUCH!! Fingers crossed!
Allesha says
gimme that $500! I would spend it on new lighting for our home.
Kristin says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
We’re dreaming of adding an awesome backsplash to our kitchen!
Victoria says
GIMME THAT $500!
I wouldn’t know where to start! I would probably spend it on my parents.. I hate spending money on myself! But our house could definitely use a new paint color, for sure! :)
Michelle says
Gimme that $500 – We are moving in to a new place next month and this could be used for paint, decorating and so much more!
Jessica says
GIMME THAT $500
Pick me random, pick me!
Hmm, let’s see, I’d get new lamps for the living room. I’m easy!
Jen says
GIMME THAT $500
Definitely update our bathroom and finish our kitchen.
Kara says
“GIMME THAT $500”!!!!
My fridg went out this morning!!
OK says
GIMME THAT $500
About to buy an update needing house, this would be GREAT for the new place.
Carolyn says
Gimme that $500!
I would work on getting my apartment looking a little more grown-up and a little less hand me down/college furniture!
bonnie says
Gimme that $500!!
Sonya says
GIMEE THAT $500!! I’d looooove to use it on window treatments for my entire house. Pick me, pick me, pick me…
Robert says
GIMME THAT $500
We need new ceiling fans! And landscape lights for the front yard!
JoDell Hervey says
GIMME that $500! There are way sooo many things I’d love to use with that money…choosing will be the hardest part.
Rebecca Meier says
GIMME THAT $500
I’d use it for new window treatments & new bathroom lighting to update the house that we currently have up for sale….OR, I’d just save it & use it on our new house once we buy it. I’m sooooo itching for a house to fix up. Your blog gives me so much inspiration!!! Keep up the good work :)
Abby says
GIMME THAT $500!
I soooooo need to revamp my 1950s kitchen!
Meena says
GIMME THAT $500!! Thank you and Happy 2nd Blogiversary :-)
ashley d says
GIMME THAT $500!!!! new lighting, paint, hardware, window treatments…so many things one could get for their new, yet dated home :) Thanks!
Karen says
GIMME THAT $500
I would actually give this to my brother and his wifey who just bought a home!
Io says
GIMME THAT $500 so I can buy some insulation for my attic and afford to stay warm this winter
Kimberly says
GIMME THAT $500
Liette says
PLEASE GIMME THAT $500! I would buy some window treatments or a new stove.
Linda says
GIMME THAT $500
I would love to rip out my ugly carpet and put down some Pergo! Much more kid and dog friendly!
Alice says
GIMME THAT $500!
I’d use it to get our backyard in gear once the weather gets cooler in Vegas!
Kirstin says
GIMME THAT $500! It would help fix up this old house…
Tatiana says
OMG GIMMIE THAT $500 PLEEEEEASE!!!
I’d finally be able to finish decorating our guestroom and living room. It’s been put off waaaay too long due to money!
Candace says
GIMME THAT $500!
Little ol’ me would use it for some spunky cabinet door hardware to replace the ones that…well..do not currently exist, a ceiling fan, and probably three Twix bars.
Love your blog…this is my first comment!
Kim R says
GIMME THAT $500! sooooo many possibilities!
Melissa says
“GIMME THAT $500!” lighting… even my husband would agree!
Lara Weaver says
GIMME that $500! I think I would spend the money on patio furniture. We just got married and our deck is empty! (Or my husband says “a new lawnmower.”
Monica Burby says
GIMME THAT $500! Well my hubby has been out of work since June and that has meant I’ve had to kick my little photography company into full gear this summer. Wouldn’t you know it but a sprinkler line broke near our studio downstairs and flooded my office and soaked the wall and baseboards. I would love to repair the wall, get new baseboards and repaint so I can do business in my studio without trying to cover up the mold smell!