***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.
coley says
Gimme that $500! We’d definitely redo our peach, pink, and black ceramic tiled bathroom!
Kerry says
Gimme that $500!!
We would update our kitchen – probably just a coat of paint for the cabinets but we could get a new counter and backsplash to replace the ugly yellowish one we’ve got and a new sink, since ours is pretty old and people dripped paint in it at one time.
Oh, I really hope I win this one! :)
Jennifer says
GIMME THAT $500!
So we can be that much closer to the kitchen of our dreams!
Nicole says
GIMME THAT $500
We have a 2nd child on the way and are in the process of buying a new house while renting out our current one. The new home will be in need of new appliances and this would help out so much!!
Beatrix H says
“GIMME THAT $500?
Ceiling Fans!!!
Melissa McCoy says
GIMME THAT $500
Lots of “little things” for our new house, paint, curtains, etc. That stuff adds up quick!
mari-ann says
Gimme That $500!!!
I would love to start tackling our floors. Or maybe the kitchen, or maybe our bedroom.
Tim says
GIMME THAT $500!
I’d use it to redo lighting and to help buy a new shed!
Jason McCoy says
Tools!
Taryn says
GIMME THAT $500
Gretchen says
GIMME THAT $500! I’m not sure what I’d spend the money on yet. I’m hoping that a new house is in my future so I’m sure it would be well spent.
Lauren says
Gimme that $500!
I think I would work on remodeling my bathroom! Or replace a couple carpets!
Marissa says
GIMME THAT $500!
Oh, where to begin! We’re closing on our first place next month. It’s a ’58 ranch style with “lots of potential”. The very first thing we’d like to do is give it some major paint love. Outside the poor thing is baby blue with two steel grey horizontal stripes… oh, and a bright red shingled roof. Inside, plain old white. Then there’s the DIY plywood kitchen. Hmm.
Kimba says
GIMME THAT $500!
Tristan Morgan says
GIMME THAT $500
We will use this for crown moulding and getting started on updating our Master Bathroom!
Trish Milburn says
Gimme that $500!!!!!! Please!!! Update bathroom; new counters in kitchen, new mailbox, almost every room in my 70’s ranch needs something – as does the outdoors!
Jamie says
GIMME THAT $500.
Time to finish the basement in our 2 1/2 year old home! This would be a great start!!
Tamara Myers says
GIMME THAT $500
My boyfriend and I just got engaged last weekend and before he moves in, I’d love to turn ‘his’ future bathroom into something extremely masculine and trendy (aka–remove all things pink and flowery!)
Emily says
GIMME THAT $500!!
About to get married and buy a house, we’ll need it!!!
Jeremy says
GIMME THAT $500! If I win, I’ll probably use it towards finishing off my garage a that I’m in the middle of building, or re-insulating our attic.
Maddie E says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
I rent, but my sister just bought a house, so I’d pass it along to her and help her out with some projects (like painting over the mint green currently on the finished basement walls).
Christina says
GIMME THAT $500
So we can add a new patio door!
MissCaron says
GIMME THAT $500! I need new hardwood floors for my condo and new kitchen cabinets. It’s a toss up as to what I’ll use the gift card toward … I sure hope I win! Y’ll have been great. This is a great site. Keep up the good work!
Kelly Walentiny says
GIMME THAT $500!! I would love to use it to re-do the kitchen in my new house! :)
Jennifer Beegle says
Gimme that $500! Our house was built in 1948, with few improvements when we bought it. We just painted the exterior with Valspar from Lowes, Jeckle Grand Dinning, and the list of to-do’s to too long to mention!
Marc says
GIMME THAT $500
Would use it towards our new kitchen floor…it is very old and ugly.
Happy Blogiversary!!!
Jessica says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
Oh the things we could do with 500 smackaroos!! New garage door or the trim for our windows that now let all the cold air in! The possibilities are endless! Thanks for a great contest!!
Connie says
GIMME THAT $500.
Would love to use this towards an appliance (hubbie is dying for a dish washer!) or a new dryer!
However, I’d like to put it towards a bathroom remodel!
Jen says
GIMME THAT $500…I really need to organize! I plan on remodeling the inside of 2 closets with shelving and storage.
kelley says
“Gimme that $500”
We’d update or bedroom or familyroom or buy some new appliances!
Keith says
Gimme that $500!
We just bought our first house and I’d love to see this go towards a bathroom remodel!
Mandy says
GIMME THAT $500!
Wow – what an amazing giveaway! We would probably use it for either flooring and a vanity in our half bath or put it toward our kitchen remodel. :)
Kristelle Weddle says
GIMME THAT $500. We would use it to extend the hardwood floors into our bedroom and the home office.
jen says
GIMME THAT $500
i’d use it to complete the finish of our front porch
Bonnie says
GIMME THAT $500!
We would use it for a new grill, and maybe even some patio furniture…
Lynn says
GIMME THAT $500. I would use it to update our kitchen!
geoff says
GIMME THAT $500
i would use the money to spruce up my kitchen
Leanne Diggett says
GIMME THAT $500
New flooring!!
dot says
GIMME THAT $500
i’d use the money to finish my bathroom
Julie says
GIMME THAT $500
I have a really long to do list!
Leah says
GIMME THAT $500
I’m getting married 10/17/09 and we could definitely use the extra cash to spruce up our rental!!
Catherine says
GIMME THAT $500. I’d love a Dyson :)
Melissa says
Gimme that $500
We need interior/exterior doors, paint, and hardware!!
Sabrina says
GIMME THAT $500
We’re in the middle of trying to build a house, and the money we got in our loan isn’t quite going to pay for everything. So the gutters, paint, and other assorted materials were just going to have to wait. But with $500 to Lowe’s, we could definitely cover some of that stuff. Awesome giveaway, you two! :)
Bryan says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!
I would use the money to retile the master bath floor that needs it SO badly!!! And I would add to my garage reorganization!
Zach Sonnek says
GIMME THAT $500
I just moved into my first home, there are so many things I could buy at Lowes!
Katie HG says
Gimme that $500! Our backyard definitely needs some landscaping help, not to mention the countless projects we could take on in our 1920s duplex.
MCT says
Gimme that $500!
I have a new house and I’d love to put this towards a dishwasher! Or an entire new kitchen!
Bethany says
GIMME THAT $500. We need to get the carpet out of our bathroom and update the light fixture.
Christy Baumberger says
GIMME THAT $500
We would probably put a little here and a little there- and spruce up every room!