***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.
Christie S says
GIMME THAT $500!! :)
Well, we are about to move into a rental so I think we would most likely use it on some accessories, or maybe storage cabinets. Has to be something we can take with us when we move again!
Dave says
GIMME THAT $500! We’re redoing our kitchen and we NEED to replace our off-white stained laminate counter tops!
Izzi Lam says
Gimme that $500! I’d like to replace our single pane windows and doors. Thanks.
Eva says
GIMME that $500! Endless house love!
gena says
Just finished a 2400 sq foot reno on our house – Lowe’s is my best friend !!!!!!
and congratulations on your two years – it’s a fun site to visit !
‘Gimme that $500’ seems so rude to say … but I’d definitely be able to use it on say……. new flooring, paint or even gardening stuff like mulch, dirt ….. oh and I’m reallly wanting to compost and do a rain barrel like yours !!
Meg says
“GIMME THAT $500”
Oh man I would love to pull up the carpet and buff up the wood floors underneath!
katie says
Gimme that $500.
I’d use it on carpet for my house. I desperately want carpet in my master bedroom, and living room.
Sally says
GIMME THAT $500
My sister needs to rip up the carpet and buff up the wood floor underneath it, bad!
Jennifer says
GIMME THAT $500! Cabinet for my laundry room, paint for my living room, and new light fixures.
Amy Wathen says
GIMME THAT $500 so I can get to work remodeling our ugly “builder” mantel in time for the holidays!!
Pat says
GIMME THAT $500
need new shower door and a good drill for network/audio cable projects!
Erin L says
Hi Sherry and John! GIMME THAT $500 :D What would we spend it on? Well we just found out TODAY that our offer on our first house was accepted!!! Yay! So we could use it on wonderful stuff to decorate our first “own home.” AND we are expecting our first ‘lil bebe in 2 months (new addition to the family!) so there’s plenty of stuff the nursery will need too. HAPPY BLOGIVERSARY :)
Caitlyn Cox says
Gimmie that $500!
This is so incredible, I’m just excited to even enter!
I would just walk around the store wide-eyed and vulnerable. Can’t imagine the treasures I would arrive home with!
Trisha says
GIMME THAT $500…
I would either fix the bathroom floor. We moved into our own house full of potential in 2006, then had a baby, way to stop a makeover. OR I will use it to spruce up the kitchen!
Amelia says
“GIMME THAT $500? I would love to buy some granite countertops to redo the bath vanities!
Shawn says
GIMME THAT $500, PLEASE!
I would spend it on baseboard, wood to build a new bed for my kid, and supplies to build a dog house (if I haven’t spent it all on the other stuff)
Sarafina says
GIMME THAT $500!!! We have 3 gigantic projects on deck for the next year…a fence, a deck and finishing our basement!
Camille says
GIMME THAT $500!
Oh my heck, whatta giveaway!! This would be PERFECT timing for us, as we’ve been daydreaming about ripping up the carpet in our entry and living room to replace it with yummy hard wood flooring.
Oh please oh please!!!
jess says
GIMME THAT $500!
woo-hoo! fresh paint in the living/dining room and a sleek “system” for the garage!
Jamie says
GIMME THAT $500
New lawn mower and microwave
Jon says
GIMME THAT $500!
We’re remodeling an old toolshed next to our new house to be an indoor/outdoor playspace for our kids. $500 would help!
Adrianne says
Gimme that $500! Wowza! We would buy lumber to finish our basement root cellar to store garden goodies and build a grape pergola to give those wild vines a place to gracefully hang over (and a place for us to hang out under) and INSULATION for the attic and under the living room. Thanks!
Brittany says
GIMME that $500!
My fiance and I are getting married in October and want to do some serious remodeling on our home! This would be a HUGE help! We want some furniture for our back porch, as well as a lawn mower (among other things!)
LOVE your blog!
Renee G says
GIMME THAT $500.
I’d love to buy some new Christmas decorations.
Brynn Marie says
GIMME THAT $500!!
We are moving back to the states tomorrow from Germany…I would love to be able to paint our kids’ rooms once we are back :)
Kim says
GIMME THAT $500! I think I would replace my parents’ avocado green refrigerator from the 60’s.
Melissa says
GIMME THAT $500! :)
There’s so many things I’d use it for… master bedroom, patio furniture, garden, paint… the list goes on!! :)
Tracy says
GIMME THAT $500-How much fun could a girl have with that gift card, I LOVE LOEW’S!!!
wendy says
Gimme that $500!
I *need* to do something with my kitchen, and soon!
Liz says
Gimme that $500! Looking for a new natural gas grill for the end of the warm weather entertainment!
thessa says
GIMME THAT $500! PLEASE! I’m dreaming of a pocket door and new tile for my very small master bathroom.
Beth says
Gimme that $500, please :) Just bought a new home and I’m looking to make some updates to it!
Millie says
GIMME THAT $500!!
We just bought our first home, and this could go a loooong way in here! I think I’d first replace our kitchen sink, and then use the rest on renovating the craaaazy old lady garden we inherited =)
Emily says
GIMME THAT $500! We’re ready to buy our first house and we’ll need some money to get started!
Staz says
GIMME THAT $500! What would I spend it on? Dishwasher! Stove! Countertops! Carpet! I should stop now or my head my explode.
grace says
GIMME THAT $500
WE JUST BOUGHT A HOUSE. I’D BE BUYING BATHROOM FIXTURES ETC AND LOTS OF PAINT! HOPE I WIN!
Margaret says
GIMME THAT $500
Boy, it felt rude to say that! We are building a master suite for my parents in my house, and this would furnish the kitchenette. Or maybe do some yard improvements… or a rainshower showerhead? GIMME THAT $500!
Amber says
GIMME THAT $500! We moved into a new home about 6 weeks ago, and we have a fabulous outdoor living area, but no furniture or accessories for it! We would love to create a living room where we could enjoy our outdoor space and entertain friends!
andy says
GIMME THAT $500!
I would replace our kitchen floor – it’s in terrible shape!
Kelly says
GIMME THAT $500! Would love a new front door!!
Mandi says
GIMME that $500!
I would use it to help fund the remodel of our bathroom that looks like a captains cabin on a ship. completely covered in cedar. walls,floors and ceiling…
Crystal Joyce says
GIMME That $500!!!
My parents are going to have to move in with our family of five, and we are needing to do a room addition. This would be such a blessing to get us started.
Heather H says
GIMME THAT $500!
I’d love to put it towards a fence or a bathroom remodel or vinyl windows or …
Erin says
GIMME THAT $500!!! I would use it to get rid of all my UGLY brass door knobs!
Jenny says
Gimme that $500!! We’re remodeling a farm house built in 1890. We could use that $500 to buy more paint, more caulk, more flooring, more plants,oh man….when does it end?!
Alex says
GIMME THAT $500!!! I would love replace our old front door.
Polina says
GIMME that $500! Mama needs new stove!
Gianna Richer says
GIMME THAT $500
I would use it for new flooring in the bathroom of the house I am purchasing (We are closing on Oct 19. Yay!) Currently the mustard yellow tile on the floor clashes with the pale pink tile on the walls. Yuck!
Amandelin says
GIMME THAT $500. My 3 year old son’s room needs a major redo!
rachel y. says
GIMME THAT $500 – Please!
We just moved into a new apartment which we love, but the paint job leaves a lot to be desired (peach walls, brown molding, white trim around the windows.) I would love to have $500 to redo all the rooms. We’ve also wanted to build a frame to go around our box spring (a little unsightly.)
Thanks!