***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!***
Thanks to random.org’s trusty randomness, we’ve got our winner and it is… Gretchen B (whose husband is “a mastermind with wood. He can make almost anything, at times he has surprised himself at what he canters up.”). That sounds familiar. Congrats Gretchen!
Sorry this post is a few minutes late (380 pages of book proofing = crazytown). But Happy Almost Father’s Day everyone! To help us celebrate, Home Depot is giving away an $100 man card, er, gift card so one lucky reader gets a fast and easy way to show their handy hubby/dad/uncle/brother/grandpa/neighbor how much they care… or how much they really want them to finish that project. Home Depot’s also throwing in a RYOBI 18V ONE+ Lithium Ion Compact Drill Kit (valued at $150) because no tool collection is complete without a power drill and driver. Plus this one weighs less than three pounds and the battery lasts four times longer than your everyday battery. So guys, I’ll guess we’ll all have to come up with another excuse to take a break from our to-do lists.
- PRIZE: A $100 Home Depot gift card and a RYOBI 18V ONE+ Lithium Ion Compact Drill Kit
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!” and tell us…
- BONUS QUESTION: … what’s the “manliest” quality of the person you’re celebrating this coming weekend. Do you admire your dad’s ability to fix anything? Do you just love seeing the father of your children with a little bit of stubble? Or maybe the way your brother plays with your nieces earns him major guy-points in your book?
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, June 13th at 8pm EST or at 10,000 entries (whichever comes first)
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
- PRIZE SHIPS: The United States (although we do try to wrangle as many international giveaways as possible)
- USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winner will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday as an update to this post. That’s right, come right back here on Thursday for the announcement of our winner. Good luck…
Note: We aren’t paid or perked for hosting these giveaways, we just do ‘em to thank you awesome folks for stopping in. See our Giveaway FAQ page for more info. Pics courtesy of Home Depot.
Jackie says
“HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!”
My Dad has had a career as an educator, but was never afraid to roll up his sleeves to be a very active parent. He was a stay at home Dad my first 3 years of life and was the primary chef in the house when I was growing up. Love my Dad! :)
Allie says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
My dad is always busy doing something constructive around the house, whether it’s a “manly” task or not. He’s just as likely to be making dinner and washing dishes as he is to be mowing the lawn. I love that about him.
Sarah says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
I love how hands on my husband is with our new baby!
Katie says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! My husband has become Mr. Fix-It over the past couple of years (by necessity!), and now will take on any task like it’s a personal challenge. I love his we-can-do-it attitude!
Dani says
Happy Father’s Day!! My dad finished our whole basement from scratch almost by himself. I think the only things he got help with was putting up the framing/stud stuff and some of the plumbing.
Emily says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY
the manliest thing about my dad is how he can turn any question into a science or engineering lecture, and his ability to dumb ANYTHING down if you don’t quite “follow” (as he likes to put it).
Maria says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
Courtney James says
Happy Father’s DAy!
The manliest thing is he can cook :)
Emilie says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! The manliest thing about my husband is his ability to calmly kill any bug for our 2 yr old daughter, whether real or imagined :)
Bethany says
Happy Father’s Day!
My dad’s manliest quality is being the hardest worker I know!
Heather says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!!!! The manliest thing about my guys is they love our country. SEMPER FI!!
laura says
Happy Father’s Day!!!!
My boyfriend is super manly because he is great father to his nine year old little girl. That’s what made me fall in love with him!
Jenny H says
Happy Father’s Day! The manliest thing my husband does is hang out with our kids, not to “babysit” or as a “favor” to me, but because, well, they’re his kiddos, too! I don’t have to relieve him of daddy duty ever. He actually thinks our babies are a blessing. I love that about him!
Kim Mc. says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
I love my husband’s excitement to take up his drill and tape measure, even when it doesn’t come out quite perfect.
Leslie says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! My dad is truly the Eagle Scout who can build a cabin in the woods with a match and a pocket knife.
KimberlyB says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
My husband is just getting into making his own furniture and it would be so great to give him a $100 headstart on the tools/wood he’ll need!
[email protected] says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
BONUS QUESTION: My husband’s ability to be a father to his children and not worry about if he looks “manly” doing it.
Katrina says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! My dad is my inspiration in the way he works EXTREMELY hard…and has for 35 years now….without ever missing work or complaining…..just to take care of his family. His work ethic is unreal.
Carrie says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
I love that my dad is willing to tackle any DIY project – even if he has to call in a handyman to fix it half of the time. :)
Christy says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! My manly man is outside doing yardwork right now so that his pregnant wife doesn’t have to– love that!
Nicole J says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
The manliest thing about my hubby is his confidence — he isn’t shy about cooking wonderful meals for me (and he’s a much better cook than I!) or telling silly jokes to make me laugh. :)
Melissa says
Happy father’s day
Linda G says
Happy Father’s Day! My husband is a great dad to our one-year-old. After a long day at the office, he comes home and devotes all his time to her. We both love him so much.
Adee says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
Cindy S. says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!!
My Dad knew how to fix just about everything & how to take care of everyone. My husband loves his family, and would do just about anything for us. (and if he doesn’t know how to do something, he tells me it’s OK to hire someone!) ;o)
Kevin says
Happy Father’s Day!!! Making pizza is manly, right?!!?
Megan says
Happy Father’s Day!
I love that my dad is very good DIYer. I hope to take full advantage of his skills when I someday own a house!
MomMurphy says
Happy Father’s Day!
My hubby–watching him love our children.
Maureen says
“HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!”
I love that my husband loves the wilderness and could survive there. :)
Michelle says
HAPPY FTHER’S DAY!
I Love that my dad was willing teach his knowledge of fixing things to his daughters.
Kate says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!!
My hubby and I don’t have any children yet – but with 12 nieces and nephews and a godson we have LOTS of practice! :) I love seeing my main squeeze play with little ones, totally melts my heart! Kids for us? Hopefully soon….. ;)
dana says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!!
My dad is super handy (25 years ago, I was like Clara, pressed against the glass door, watching/admiring all the building going on that was bigger than me). In the past 3 years, since my brother and I have both purchased homes, my daddy’s spent countless hours and (generously, more than we wanted to him to) lots of his own hard-earned money at home depot on us. This would be a really perfect gift to give back to him (since he’s currently in the middle of helping me install a tile back splash, as well as installing new cabinets and counter tops at my brothers). This gift would be especially fitting for my dad, as he is very loyal to home depot. He will drive out of his way to go to Home Depot, regardless of the other nearby hardware stores, especially Lowe’s which is .5 miles away. It can be summed up in this very simply-put response/motto that I hear him exclaim at least 8 times a year: “Lowe’s blows.”
Lauren says
HAPPY FATHERS DAY! I love my father’s ability to just listen and give the best back scratches ever!
Miranda says
Happy Fathers Day!
The manliest thing about my dad is everything. It was him and four girls in the house so everything about him screamed manly in our house!
Jacki says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
The manliest thing about my Dad is his love for time on the boat fishing.
jessG says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!!!
T is just the best papa – he’ll get up most Satudays and take our son out for an adventure (he’s only 18 months) and let mama sleep in…he’s super sweet with our little on…can’t wait to see how their relationship continues to grow! And YIKES, it’s father’s day…better get on that:)
erika says
My Dad is the best. I look up to him immensely and credit him for my interest in tinkering. (in home and science-ways).
Casi says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! My man’s manliest quality is his sense of pride and accomplishment when he uses his tools, no matter how small or large the project.
DJ says
Happy Father’s Day!
My Father-in-law is one of the manliest men I know. This past year our family faced many emotional and challenging situations (cancer stinks ya’ll), but my fil was a source of strength and nurturing for our family during that time. I am so thankful hubby is just like him.
rachel says
Happy fathers day! My husband is mcguire!
Courtney says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
I am celebrating my Dad this Father’s Day – he seems to know everything! If I have trouble with my car, he’s the first person I call, not the mechanic. If my hubby and I are working on something in the house and something puzzles us or makes us nervous, we call my Dad.
I’m also celebrating my husband because although we don’t have human children yet due to some fertility problems, I know he will one day be an awesome dad. And in the meantime he is the best dad to our 2 dogs!
Nicole F. says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
No dad for me, but my husband is a damn good one!
Megan S. says
HAPPY Father’s Day!
amy richter says
Happy 1st father’s day to my husband! Our 1st baby is now 13 days old:). The manliest thing about my husband is his love for maintaining our lawn! It is his santuary;)
Stefani says
Happy Father’s Day!
The manliest quality of my husband is probably his extreme love of sports, but the manly quality I most admire about him is his sweet, kind, caring personality :)
Erin says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
My husband’s “manliest quality” would be that he will find things on the side of the road that have been discarded by their owner and he will fix them. He has found and fixed our propane Weber grill, our lawn mower and even a weed wacker. There are really to many things to list!
Elizabeth P says
Happy Father’s Day!
My husband is an all around handy guy but I think his manliness reached a new height when our son was born – he sure does adore that little boy!
Kelly says
Happy Father’s Day!
This is my husband’s first Father’s Day, and he is manly because he is a surgeon – he cuts people open for a living!
Ana says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY
My dad’s very into technology and car stuff, though he can’t fix either.
Rhonda G says
Happy Father’s Day!
Love that my husband will finish my DIY projects/ disasters, cleans the toilets, and is the best Daddy to our baby girl. Did I mention that he is ruggedly handsome too!