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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.
Amanda says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
I’d use it to buy a lawnmower to mow the yard on my first home!! Or maybe some cool patio furniture for the back deck!! :)
Rachel Laughlin says
GIMME THAT $500!
I am in desperate need of some closet organization!!
But, I’ve also thought about redoing the boys’ bathroom. Then, there’s my hardwood floors that I want that this could help in that effort! ;)
Jim says
GIMME THAT $500!
Amanda says
GIMME THAT $500!
Gosh we have so many projects!! But, we have had no place to stir up yummy steaks or burgers for 2 years now. 500 buckaroos would be nice for a spankin new grill!
Natasha P. says
GIMME THAT $500… I am in dire need of some new fencing! I LOVE ME SOME LOWES!!!
Ashley M says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
My roomies and I just spent the weekend putting together an espresso colored wooden shelf (we built it from a box!) which we decorated with different colored and differnt shaped vases, candles, and frames. We LOVE it and are eager to keep making our apartment cuter, so we could really use the moolah. We graduated this year, so were poor newbies in the working world :)
Lauren says
GIMME THAT $500 We are currently working on our kitchen and bathrooms. We haven’t picked kitchen appliances yet, so it would definitely go towards appliances. Can’t wait to show off the final product!
Kelley says
GIMME THAT $500!
We just moved into a house that’s ALL white…we would use it to paint!
Tony W says
GIMME THAT $500… I am working on my whole house right now. So, $500 will be put to good use! No doubt!
Katherine F says
GIMME THAT $500
We want to update our fireplace surround and mantle!
Ricardo says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
We would use it to re-do our bathroom.
allie says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!
my husband and i would spend the $500 on flooring for our downstairs (kitchen, hallway, bath). :c)
Sara says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!
Andrew says
GIMME THAT $500!
I would put the 500 bucks towards new tools!!
allie says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!
my husband and i would use the $500 to buy flooring for our downstairs (kitchen, bath, hallway). :c)
Jane Lynch says
Gimme that $500.00! I need a new kitchen floor sooooo bad! 1962 isn’t cutting it anymore!
Amy B says
GIMME ME THAT $500!
New kitchen counter, here I come!
Kim says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!
I want to re-do all the flower beds and gardening as you walk up to our first house we close on next week!
Amy says
Gimme that $500!
I’m looking to replace our storm door and front door with a more decorative and energy efficient versions.
Molly Dawson says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have so many projects on my house list, it’s crazy! Today I’m planning on painting our front door red thanks to your inspiration. We’re in need of new flooring…$500 towards that would be fab. :)
Kate says
GIMME THAT $500!!! I could use it to spruce up the front of my house with a fresh coat of paint on the porch, an accent color on the front door for some extra oomph, and some new pavers and plants for the landscaping side of things…
Chris says
Gimme that $500.
Oh the list my wife would make for us :)
Jack Floyd says
My daughter’s condo desperatly needs a bathroom makeover and we would love to be able to surprise her with this gift.
Ellen says
GIMME THAT $500…so..
We can repaint our downstairs and do some changes to our kitchen. I want to make an coat hanging/shoe storage entry way thingy…if that makes sense hehe.
catherine says
GIMME THAT $500!
Please? I don’t want to sound demanding. With this I can buy all the wood, gravel, dirt and soaker hose necessary to build my raised beds, and even have enough left over for a rain barrel to feed each one. I’m excited just thinking about it.
Brock P says
We’d love to re-decorate our master bedroom with a tropical theme!
Katherine says
GIMME THAT $500
Stacy says
GIMME THAT $500… please.
Katie A says
GIMME THAT $500! My husband and I are finishing our basement! The project has taken many, many months as we do a little at a time as the money is available. We want to finish our daughter’s playroom by this winter so she has a fun place to play indoors!
Molly says
GIMME THAT $500!
So I can kiss the world’s ugliest vanity in our master bath goodbye! [Faux woodgrain exterior with a positively inspired harvest gold laminate counter]
Jen C says
GIMME THAT $500
We are about to do a kitchen AND just found out we are expecting, so we just added a nursery to our project list!
Cris Dawson says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
We could use that for flooring!!!!
Erin Tom says
GIMME THE $500!!!!
We could really use some new ceiling fans…
Sally says
GIMME THAT $500
We need a new dryer. And new flooring for the sunroom. And window treatments. And a lawn mower. And I’ll be working on landscaping projects this fall.
Brien says
GIMME THAT $500!
We close on our first house on Friday Sept 25, so there are about a million things we need that money for! The current list is: Stainless fridge, washer/dryer, grill, lawn mower, granite countertops…….
Leah says
GIMME THAT $500!
Our 1st home needs a lot of work. That $500 could sure help us out!
Blake says
GIMME THAT $500!
so…we can paint, replace our kitchen floor, get a snowblower…ahh so many ideas! :)
Anthony Cataldo says
GIMME THAT $500!
oh what we could do with that. We’d probably jump start putting in new flooring!
Michelle says
GIMME THAT $500!
We need so much work done on our flower beds!
Janna says
GIMME THAT $500!
So that I can paint my little heart out.
Katrina L says
GIMME THAT $500!!! For a new grill!
Amber says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
I need to go to Lowe’s and walk around a few times before I can answer that question :)
Megan says
GIMME THAT $500 so we can redo our itty-bitty, outdated master bath!
Amanda says
GIMME THAT $500 – my family and I are moving to the DC area and after spending everything we have on a down payment will need some cash to fix up our new digs.
Wendy F says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
We just bought our first house last week so there are TONS of things we could get done with $500! :)
Dawn Martinello says
GIMMIE THAT $500!!!
There is not one single corner of our house that needs to be redone. We’ve been here for 6 … count’em 6 years and we have yet to do anything!
We’re in the process of redoing the ceiling in the kitchen – it’s a hideous commercial drop ceiling with improperly done fluorescent lights that have no covers because you can’t snap the covers back on since the lights rest directly on the rail instead of slightly above.
I think I’d spend the $500 on new paint for the kitchen as well as some moulding and base boards and new drapes for the two windows and two doors in the kitchen as well.
Signed,
A loving Canadian who is jumping for joy that she gets to enter this contest!!
Lindsey L says
GIMME THAT $500!
Wow! I could do so much with $500! I would start with my office. It’s at the front of the house with beautiful french doors…but absolutely nothing in it right now! Definitely primed for a makeover :)
Nikki Scully says
GIMME THAT $500
Oh my gosh—new lighting fixture in bathroom to replace the rusted 1975 one, paint, new chandelier for bedroom, shelving system in closet…the options are endless.
Jack Floyd says
GIMME THAT $500!
My daughter’s condo desperately needs a bathroom makeover and we would love to be able to surprise her with thais gift.
Ryan Marie says
GIMME THAT $500.
We’d use it for flooring!