***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.
Lynn says
“GIMME THAT $500!!!
Lets see, new light fixtures, new faucets, new area rug….
Steve says
GIMME THAT $500
We would put it towards new carpet for the basement.
Amy says
Gimme that $500!!
Momma needs some new kitchen counters (sparkling clean for the new baby due in a few days!)
Hilary says
GIMME THAT $500
our next large project is a kitchen redo . . . starting with replacing the counter tops and faucet . . . this would sure help!
Eva says
GIMME THAT $500!!
i’d love to arrange a laundry room.
Cheryl R says
GIMME THAT $500!
We have some tile work that we would love to do in the kitchen of our new home. We also need a storm door for the front.
Angela says
“GIMME THAT $500”! I have a bathroom that desperately needs to be remodeled!
Ami Rae says
Gimme that $500! I’m needing some new tools for my recycling the past projects.
Danielle says
GIMME THAT $500
Hands down, we would put the money towards a new front porch for our ranch house! :)
Kribss says
gimme that $500!
new appliances would be nice and so would new bathroom fixtures or maybe extending our patio deck…….
catherine says
GIMME THAT $500 please! My bathroom is in desperate shape and that $500 would go a long way in updating it.
Meaghan Fortier says
GIMME THAT $500…we just bought our house last week and we are overwhelmed (to say the least) with what needs to be done! Let’s just say everrry room is wallpapered with paper from the 70’s – eek!!!!
Tanya says
Gimme that $500!
We have all wood floors and no rugs!!! Winter’s a comin!
Chris A. says
GIMME THAT $500! Thanks for the opportunity to win.
It would probably go towards a new water heater (LOL)! But if I had my wish it would go towards some new kitchen countertops.
Have a great day!
Celeste Zuckerman says
GIMME THAT $500
We would put it towards reno-ing our bathroom!
Jessica says
GIMME THAT $500…oh please pick me! We’re in the middle of building and we need a mailbox, celing fans, paint, kitchen tiling, pulls and knobs, you know, all the details that make the house that much more special!
carrie says
gimmee that 500 dollars…and about 4,000 less comments! HOLY COW!
Wendy A. says
GIMME THAT $500 please! My husband and I just bought our first home, a bank-owned property, so that $500 would go a long way to replacing missing fixtures & appliances, plus paint, carpet, etc. We’d have no problem spending it! :-)
Kristi says
GIMME THAT $500!! so I can tile our tiny bathroom floor that is covered in those awful peel & stick tiles…that no longer stick!!
Greg says
GIMME THAT $500 for some tile and light fixtures!
Meghan C says
GIMME THAT $500
Wendy F says
GIMME THAT $500!!! We just bought our first home last week (yay!) and the list of projects is a few pages long.
Leigh-Anne says
Gimme that $500, please. How would I use it? Oh, let me count the ways. 1. kitchen backsplash with a wonderful white subway tile (only 22 cents each at Lowes!) 2. bamboo shade for kitchen 3. tile for main bathroom 4. paint for main bathroom 5. light fixture for main bathroom 6. faucet 7. new counter top in main bathroom and 8. light fixture for entry. I know that sounds like a lot for $500 but I’m a thrifty kinda gal. Thanks for the chance to win and happy blogiversary!
Nicole B says
GIMME THAT $500 so we can finish our kitchen!!!
Leslie says
GIMME THAT $500
My honey and I just bought our first house! We move in next month, and $500 would be so helpful for purchasing appliances or renovating the ugly blue kitchen.
Brigid says
GIMME THAT $500! Please… We will buy a snow blower so that we don’t have to shovel 100+ inches of Michigan snow!
Sandy says
GIMME THAT $500
I would love to put in a 18″ dishwasher!
Krystle says
GIMME THAT $500!
I would definitely use this to raid the garden section at Lowe’s. My backyard is in dire need of repair/tlc, and we’ve got a firepit that is ACHING to be used. Weeding, tilling, planting, seating…just in time for a wonderful South Texas winter!
PJ says
GIMME THAT $500!!! Our yucky linoleum floors are in desperate need of replacing! We could definitely go for some nice ceramic tile for our kitchen and bathroom floors. Happy blogiversary!
Jermaine D. says
GIMME THAT $500!
I would love some bathroom upgrades and new lighting, I am also digging your idea of the air purifier!
jess says
GIMME THAT $500
We have been in our first house for 3 weeks and it’s pretty much been a whole house reno project! We would love the extra $ for mouldings, window treatments, a stove, etc…I could go on forever!
Liz R. says
GIMME THAT $500!
I would give the gift card to my daughter who has just purchased her first home and is working on fixing it up!
Kim says
Gimme that $500 so that I can buy some window fixtures for my new apartment!
Linda P says
GIMME THAT $500!
Sheila H. says
It’s hard for me to use language this way, but GIMME THAT $500! I would love to have some new yard tools to tackle the forest in my backyard.
Jamie says
GIMME THAT $500!
We would most definitely use it to to help cover the costs of the new wood flooring we’re putting in for our home’s 1 year birthday present.
Jennifer S. says
GIMME THAT $500!!
There are so many things that we could use it for but first would probably be towards a new front door or maybe a stove!
Susie says
GIMME THAT $500! Please!?
I would use the gift card to purchase blinds for my new (old) house! And probably a light fixture for the kitchen!
alex says
GIMME THAT $500
I would give it to my wife as a Christmas present and give her complete creative freedom to do with it as she pleases.
Zach says
“GIMME THAT $500!”
I would use the money to start on a few landscpaing projects around our house. We just moved in a few months ago, and the yard looks pretty scary.
tammylee says
Gimme that $500, please!!! I think some flooring for our downstairs project would be nice. We moved into our home two days after christmas 2003 and started renovating valentine’s day 2004. what can i say home improvement projects are our couple time. anywhooo, september 2009 and we are still working on the lower level of our split level home. flooring will be the finishing touch
Karen M says
Gimme that $500!!!
Endless possibilities!!!
Danielle Valenti says
GIMME THAT $500!. . . . so my husband can finally build his shed and get the lawnmower, trailer and snowblower out of the garage! Then maybe my car will finally fit in it :-P
Arielle says
“GIMME THAT $500!”
I would use the money to help pay our “contractor”. My dad has helped us with several projects around the house, and it would be nice to have some way to express our gratitude!
Brenda Cleary says
GIMME THAT $500 – please :)
I would totally put it toward new carpet for our bedrooms – the current carpet is beyond gross – I’ve been saving up and this $500 would put me right where I need to be
~~fingers crossed~~
Rikke says
Kindly GIMME THAT $500!
I would work on one of the many floors in need of attention in this fixer-upper! That lovely giftcard of $500 would be a great way to get started!
Happy blogiversary!
Mary says
GIMME THAT $500!
Please!We built our home, started 9 yrs ago and still need to finish the master bath!
SavvyChristine says
Gimme that $500 (please and thank you)! Shelving. It would go towards shelving so that we can finally unpack some of these boxes of books that have been cluttering up the office for weeks. And paint — one of those nice quick fixes for the kitchen.
Carolyn says
Gimme me that $500!
We actually own the vanity with the clear vessel bowl sink that you featured! We got a great deal on it when it went on clearance at our local store! I would renovate our master bathroom with the $500.
courtney says
GIMME THAT $500!
So I can renovate my side porch, dress up my living room and add crown moulding to my 1st floor!