***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.
Katie Lewis says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! The manliest thing has to be the men working out in the garage…
Sarah says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
My hubby is the best dad to our two girls, which in my eyes is the best kind of ‘manly’!
Joscelynne says
HAPPY FATHERS DAY!
My husband will do anything to provide for his family, even if it means working two or three jobs temporarily
Ron B says
Happy Father’s Day!
leah says
Happy Fathers Day!
My dad is one of those guys who will always lend a helping hand. My hubby and father of my kiddos is really the best father and role model to my two boys! So thankful for both of them.
Karly says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY: My Dad did a half iron man on Sunday in 95 degree heat. Pretty manly! :) We are moving in a few weeks and will be closer to both our Dad’s…it’ll be so nice to have their expert advice as we fix up our new place!
Shannon says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!! My dear sweet husband is all-that-is man, he fishes, hunts, golfs, he’s a high school coach. But what makes him the man I admire most is how sensitive he is as the Daddy to our two beautiful girls.
Kait says
Happy Fathers Day! I love how my fiance and dad have a great sense of direction!
AnnMarie says
Happy Father’s Day! My Dad is super handy!
Alissa says
Happy Father’s Day! My dad always seems to be working on a DIY project of some sort (most current project: renovating the bedroom closets)!
Courtney says
Happy fathers day!!
To my dad who was a hero in the army!
harmony says
my husband is at his manliest when he is reading bedtime stories to our 4 yr old and 3 month old. And anytime he has his shirt off-and especially if he happens to be washing the dishes *swoon*
Julie says
Happy Father’s Day!
The man I’m celebrating this weekend is my husband…with his awesome manly hairy chest (lol!), his mad laundry skillz, the way he can wrangle six kids without blinking, and his tool wielding self. Love my hubby!
Anna B says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
We’re honoring my dad and my father-in-law, so I’ll list two things:
My Dad DIYed before it was cool. For a good year or so (while I was a teen), he was up early every Saturday morning mixing and pouring concrete in our backyard to make a pathway out to the pool (we had a huge backyard–it was a long path) and a deck and barbeque area. That back yard is kinda paradisaical now, though, so it was totally worth it. And my dad is really manly.
My father-in-law is pretty much John Muir reincarnated. That’s the best way of describing him. I’ll just list one thing to prove it: my husband was born in the Northwest Territories, not too far from the Arctic Circle. As a baby, he ate moose and lots of fish caught fresh from the frozen lakes. I’ll give you one guess as to who provided that food. My Father-in-law lives in California now, but he spends more time out in the wilderness here than anyone else I know.
Jacqulyn Maisonneuve says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
My dad owns his own tool business. He can make just about anything. That’s something I really admire about him.
Kelly V. says
Happy Father’s Day! My dad has an incredible love for taking care of his family, but we share a love for sports together which makes hanging out always fun!
Laura C. says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!…..he likes to (try to) fix things.
Aileen says
Happy Father’s Day!!!
Janna says
Happy Father’s Day!
My dad has the INability to fix things. He wouldn’t know how to hang a picture on the wall. But he has the manliest looking hair (a black and grey fro) and a beard and ‘stash. You don’t mess with the hair! :)
Erin L Thiele says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! I was going to buy this for my husband for Father’s Day – it would nice to win. His manliest quality is his calm and logical mentality about every situation. He is my rock.
Remy Lawrence says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!!
The manliest quality about my dad is that he loves my brother and I through both our successes and our mistakes. I couldn’t ask for one any better.
Leigh says
Happy Father’s Day!
I love that my dad can teach me almost anything, whether it be how to build something how GPS satellites work, how to program something on my computer – he is a great teacher!
Brenda says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! The “manliest” quality of my husband is his ability to never be wrong. According to him, he’s always right. (and I roll my eyes…)
Michelle says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! The manliest quality of my husband’s (other than his super hairy chest..hee hee!) is the fact that he’s an awesome dad. I love seeing him with our kids.
JKK says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! The manliest thing my husband does is feel comfortable doing decidedly non-manly things like playing in silly voices with our son, helping with breastfeeding, wearing pink, and the list goes on!
Christine says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY
My husband’s manliest trait is his broad shoulders but I also love that he is man enough to have a tea party with total confidence with our 18 month old daughter.
Carly Cleghorn says
Happy Father’s Day!
My Papa’s been doing a massive exterior project the past couple of months: he paved his driveway, tore down his old deck, hired a contractor to build a new one (His was a second story deck), and he’s currently building a beautiful retaining wall around the side of our hill to give his compost pile more structure and hide it with some bushes. He’s a good man, but always needs about 50 more paving stones, haha!
Barbara says
While my dad passed in 2007, I marvel at all of the things he built that I took for granted. I’d love shelves like he had in his garage – or be able to build the cabinets he did. My oldest brother, also gone, built the most beautiful oak furniture. I would want to give this to my brother, as his birthday falls on Father’s day. He can build things too!
Gwynne says
Happy Fathers’ Day!
The manliest thing about my dad?….He’s got the patience of, wait what’s the opposite of a saint?
Genevieve says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
My husband will become a father for the first time in three months, but I already know he’ll be a great dad – I can’t wait for him to share his kindness and enthusiasm for life with our son! <3
Meredith says
Happy Father’s Day!!!
Stacy says
Happy Father’s Day!
I’ll be celebrating with my FIL who loves to take on projects big and small.
Kate says
Happy Father’s Day!!
The manliest thing any man can do is be a great Dad/uncle/stepdad/etc…
Lindsey says
Happy Father’s Day!!! My hubs is pretty handy:)
Jennifer says
Happy Fathers Day! I love that my husband didn’t know what a Phillips head screwdriver was when we first met, and now he is getting better and better at DIY
Kelly says
Happy Father’s Day! I love that my dad knows how to fix virtually everything himself….but on the few occasions where my puppy golden retriever does some irreversible damage to his newly renovated house he just sits her down and asks her to try harder tomorrow!
Grace says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!!!
I love how my dad can make anyone laugh even without saying a joke. He’s also really good at fixing literally anything. He’s such a hard-worker. I definitely admire his dedication & love to our family
Sarah says
Happy Fathers Day!
Kristen says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! My husband throws himself 100% into everything he does – fixing things around the house, playing sports (hello turf burn!), playing French Horn, and playing with our 2 year-old son!
Lisa says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
I think it’s very manly when my husband (and the father of our 3 week old daughter) lifts heavy stuff…like when he hangs our bikes up in the garage effortlessly. Now that we have a baby, I’m impressed when he easily maneuvers the heavy carseat into our 2-door jeep (is it a coincidence that the root word of maneuver is man?). Love you C!
tara says
Happy Father’s Day!
My dad always likes to use the wrong tool for the job…
Kate says
Happy Father’s Day!!
Becky says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
My husband is an amazing father to our daughter. He is also a great support to me.
Tanya K says
Happy Father’s Day!
Hallie says
Happy Fathers Day!!! I love watching my husband teach my son something new, molding him into a little man :)
Michelle says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!!!
My husband is an all around great manly man. . . from being a great hubby and father to being handy and doing everything DIY. . .I think he’s pretty great!
Carrah says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! My hubby is an outstanding electrician, which is an incredible asset when you are a DYIer!
KatieQ says
Happy Father’s Day!
My husband is the most tolerant and patient person I know. He always take the time to show our children how to do things on their own.
Evan says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! The “manliest” thing about my dad is that he was my role model of what a loving husband and father should be. He has poured himself into renovating an old farmhouse…all the while dealing with my mom’s very unique ideas, working full-time, and raising 3 daughters…and a girl cat and 2 girl dogs! Thank God for a few sons-in-law and a new grandson! ; )
Rose says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! My manly man manages to keep appointments and make it through life in general without ever writing things down (!?)