***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.
Kari Coniglio says
GIMME THAT $500!
We’d use it towards a shelving system in our master closet.
carly Tanis says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
Our new home needs SOOO much work… but i would ABSOLUTELY get started on our master! We are living in the guest room right now while the master awaits everything from new carpet to real paint (at least we’ve primed already… that is step numero uno)! *** holding my breath and crossing my fingers :)
Becky M says
GIMME THAT $500!
So that we can buy paint, window treatments, and other fun stuff for our new home!
holly says
GIMME THAT $500
Come on new tile! We’d use the giftcard to buy new tile for our master bathroom renovation. We love Lowe’s tile!
Brittany Z-H says
GIMME THAT $500 we need to get rid of the ugly almond tub insert and the scummy shower doors in our purple bathroom ASAP! http://brittanyanddylan.blogspot.com/2008/11/acclimating-to-our-new-home.html
Jessica says
Gimme that $500.
We’re about to start redoing our bonus room to make it a playroom/tv room and this money would go a long way toward getting our project done!
Bethany says
GIMME THAT $500
Wow! There are already so many people that have posted It would be a miracle to win this one. It would be wonderful though. We (my husband and two little kiddos) just moved in to our first home (a 1949 cape cod). We’re only the second owners. It’s a lovely little home but it still looks like it’s 1949 on the inside… ’nuff said. :)
Julie says
GIMME THAT $500!
Major bathroom remodel coming up!
Dieshawn Holmes says
“GIMME THAT $500?
When I win the $500.00 gift card from Lowes Im thinking it would go towards new carpet for my daughters bedroom either pink or purple.
Dieshawn Holmes
Scott says
GIMME THAT $500 to seriously upgrade our landscaping — it’s pretty bare. And my wife wants me to make her some raised bed gardens, so this would help there too! Thanks!
Franci says
Gimme That $500, please, please. Would love to be the proud owner of a new kitchen faucet.
Renee says
GIMME THAT $500!
My husband just transferred jobs a 1000 miles away and we have our eyes on a “fixer upper” to buy. Can’t wait for this house to sell so I can join him and get busy on our new place. Paint would probably be our first purchase.
Brittany says
GIMME THAT $500 – our goals of 1/2 the laundry air dryed was a success all summer but we need to buy some indoor drying racks for the winter months!
http://brittanyanddylan.blogspot.com/2009/08/84-free-to-dry.html
Ashley says
GIMME THAT $500
We need to buy ceiling fans for all the bedrooms and a porch light.
Tara says
GIMME THAT $500!
We renovated our kitchen last fall, but are still without a backsplash- so I’d definately like to finish that project with a $500 gift card!
Carrie says
GIMME THAT $500
So that we can buy & repurpose stock cabinetry to make a window seat in our upstairs hallway..
Missy B. says
GIMME THAT $500!
We are in the midst of a master bath remodel, so there are plenty of opportunities to use that cash.
A.J. Sansom says
GIMME THAT $500
I feel rude even just typing that phrase in that manner. ;) Anyway, my wife and I are first time home owners and we definitely need window treatments and new hardware to replace all of the ugly brass fixtures we have in our bathrooms. There’s plenty past that, but that’s a start! :)
Kevin says
GIMME THAT $500!
So we can get some long overdue projects done!
nathan says
GIMME THAT $500
This is a great site, it gives a lot of hope and ideas to the “do it yourselfers” especially the ones that are not quite as handy. This 500 would go a long ways into expanding our kitchen, my soon to be wife and I have a small row house just outside the fan and have a very cramped kitchen, we hope to knock a wall out and open up the space, maybe even allowing us to create some cabinet space which were are very limited in.
Thanks for all the great ideas
Nathan
adrienne says
“Gimme that 500!” It will go towards remodeling our dining room kitchen area, while maintaining the character in our home..
Sarah B says
GIMME THAT 500!
Paint, paint and more paint for our new home!
Adam says
GIMME THAT $500!
I would like to buy a power washer to use regularly on our side walk and patio.
Katie says
GIMME THAT $500!!
We are in the house hunting process and this would give us incentive to buy a fixer upper!
Christina says
Gimme that $500!
I think I’d use it towards new flooring though I can think of about 20 different things that need to be done.
RockGal says
GIMME THAT $500!!
So many projects, but here are our top three (all of which could use a little $$ bump):
* closing and remodeling our master bathroom
* kitchen remodel – hello recessed lighting & new cupboards
* flooring on the main floor – goodbye white carpet, hello bamboo
Lauren says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
So that we can finish the bathroom renovation we started before we ran out of money!! The floor tile and vanity are in, but we haven’t even started tiling the shower or putting up light fixures!
Brittany Basham says
GIMME THAT $500!
We are planning a kitchen & bathroom remodel, we hope to find most of the big items at the ReStore but I am sure there will be gaps and this would fill those.
Laura says
GIMME THAT $500 (please).
I think I’d finally look into getting some new lighting installed in the kitchen and dining room.
BTW, I only stumbled upon your awesome blog a few months ago, and it’s one of my “must reads” every day. Thanks for all the cool ideas and fun stuff. You guys are the best!
Julia Gulia says
GIMME THAT $500!
We’re fixing up our downstairs family room. No more wood paneling and stinky carpet!
Libby says
GIMME THAT $500!
Oh I could go ooooon and on about all the things I’d get with that $500. But I guess the #1 thing I’d get is an arsenal of power tools for the yard. My husband works so hard out there (esp. this summer with all the rain we’ve had), and I’d love to hook him up with power hedge trimmers, a leaf blower, and a better lawn mower to make his work out there a little easier.
Stephanie L says
GIMME THAT $500
So we can give our backyard a makeover!
MG@Magnolias and Mimosas says
Yes, Yes, Please Give me that 500 dollars!
In reality I should keep that whole giftcard handy since we have a rental property, and could use it anytime anything needs to be fixed. But who are we kidding, we’re moving in a few months, and I can’t wait to paint our new house!
Chrisitne says
GIMME THAT $500
— my master bath needs a makeover badly!
Dana H. says
“Gimme that $500!”
My boyfriend and I just moved into our new place and this would really give us a huge jump start on all of our projects from a new mailbox to indoor decor. Thanks guys!!
Julie says
GIMME THAT $500!
We need to redo our bathroom so bad – one faucet doesn’t work, neither does the toilet, and the shower is falling apart.
Keep on rolling and doing what you do!
April O says
GIMME THAT $500!
Just moved into a new home. My bedroom is in desperate need of some new loving care like a new rug or mirror or accent table…so many options!
Amanda Richardson says
GIMME THAT $500!
New toilet and bathroom sink.
Rebecca Myers says
GIMME THAT $500!
I am working on cleaning out my garage but we also need outdoor furniture/cushions and I am refinishing a huge set of redwood pool furniture. Thanks for your blog, I love it!
Adrienne B says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!
There are many projects, but…. I think what we REALLY need is a snow blower! Nothing like waking up to 14 inches of snow that needs to be moved before you can go to work…
Trish T. says
GIMME THAT $500
Where to start? I want to put beadboard up in the bathroom, paint the dining/living room, refinish the vintage metal cabinetry in the kitchen, subway tile backsplash….I could go on and on!
toni says
“GIMME THAT $500?
I would get a power painter so we can redo our cabinets so that it looks like a professional did it, and with the money left over I’d redo our power room!
Meg H says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
Sara says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!
A long out-dated kids bedroom is screaming for a makeover!!
Caitlin says
GIMME THAT $500!
I’d love to drywall our storage room and get some shelves for it so we won’t have boxes on the floor anymore! Some paint for the sewing room and guest rooms will definitely be next, and we’ll see where it goes from there!
Darcie Brady says
GIMME THAT $500!
We would replace the yucky old flooring in our bathroom and kitchen…into something we would be motivated to keep clean!
Amy says
“GIMME THAT $500?
Oh the possibilities….
1. Paint, trim, and bamboo blinds for the music room
2. Trim, a sink and fixtures for the kitchen or
3. Paint and a new pedestal and fixtures for the guest bath
Sounds like fun!!! Happy Blogiversary!
Shannon says
GIMME THAT $500!
We desperately need to get some actual curtains in our rooms, because we are still living with the awful miniblinds the place came with, and you know better than anyone what a huge difference window treatments make!
Jenny says
GIMME THAT $500
We’d make over our never-used dining room into a playroom for our five year old. $500 would do it!! :)
Ali says
Gimme that $500!!!!!
We have a couple of projects…staining our concrete slab, putting down wood floors and in the spring redoing our front flower beds. Of course, I could also use it for decorating and buying a new area rug.