***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.
Dia Alexander says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! My husband’s manliest quality? Hard to stop at one. He has the confidence that he can build and repair anything, but still knows his limits. He will not touch any electrical components, thankfully!
Katie says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
My dad is really good at creating things; he always made the best Halloween costumes and props! In general he knows a lot and I always ask his advice on things, artistic or for around the house!
kathleen says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY
Manliest thing – helping me out when he doesn’t have to but he just can’t stop himself.
Andrea says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! My favorite quality about my dad is his ability and willingness to help repair any and everything for anyone. He has a large heart for others and uses his handy talents to serve those in need.
Kelli Sherwood says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!!
I love how my dad attempts to fix everything on his own, even if he has no idea what he is doing. Somehow, he usually ends up figuring it out!!
Heather says
Happy Fathers Day! My man is so comfortable in his masculinity he is not afraid to do the dishes or the laundry!
Kate says
Happy Father’s Day!
My pops adopted me when I was 23, and it was definitely something he didn’t have to do, but it was his idea, and he really wanted to do it. It makes me appreciate Father’s Day that much more.
emi love says
“HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!”
We’re headed to my dads. The manliest qualities in the men in our family. They’re not squeemish about picking up tampons for the ladies when they’re really hurting.
Lindsey says
Happy Father’s Day!
I love my super awesome dad! He spent my childhood being Mr. Fixit. He would go to work and come home and keep working. He is remembered in his younger years as the guy who helped with everything:) He was diagnosed with MS when I was a little girl. Now I am all grown up and he can no longer do these things. He is teaching my husband, my son’s father how to do all of the things he did when I was young! My husband is now the man doing the jobs in my father’s house and I couldn’t be more proud nor blessed with both of them! I am so happy that my son will be taught all of the things my dad is teaching my husband! The 2 best dads I know!!!
Pamela says
Happy Father’s Day!
My dad built the house I grew up in; he can literally fix anything! Now, he and my fiance bond over fixing up our old but new-to-us house – makes me so happy to see them have so much fun together.
cristina says
Happy father’s Day! My husband’s most manly quality is how he takes care of all the outside work on our house.
Michelle says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
My husband’s manliest quality is when he is silly with my sister’s kids. I can’t wait to see him as a father one day!
Sue says
Happy Father’s Day! My husband is awesome! Gentle and strong.
Colleen says
Happy fathers day!!
Probably that my sons first words were “da” followed by “Dadda”, because he got that excited every day when his best friend came through the door saying “fee fi fo fum…” and making great faces at our baby boy. That and who doesn’t think a daddy making a fool out of himself for the sake of baby giggles isn’t manly? :)
Sarah says
HAPPY FATHER”S DAY!
My husband’s not Mr. Fixit but he dominates in the kitchen, and given the right tools I’m sure he would try to fix just about anything!
Haley says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! My husband has an insane mustache. Think Ron Swanson with the raw sexuality of Enrique Iglesias’s mole.
jackie says
Happy Father’s Day!
I came across a blog post – I can’t remember what blog – but it said when you look at a guy and think “I want my son to be just like him,” you know you’re on the right track. It sounds trite, when I put it like that…but I understand it. My husband is funny as hell, has a huge heart, is compassionate and is damned smart. We’re still in the TTC stages but I look forward to seeing him be a dad. :)
Jennifer says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
My dad knows everything about cars and sports and beer :)
Crystal says
HAPPY FATHERS DAY! The manliest thing about my husband is his ability to handle all the heavy lifting for me while I’m doing the manly renovations and fixes around the house ;)
Emily says
HAPPY FATHERS DAY!
The manliest quality I see in my dad is how he defines to me the ideal of a loving and involved father, and I know I owe so much of who I am today to him.
Terri says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! I love how my hubby can fix just about anything!
Jenny says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
My husband is his manliest when he is chasing after our (almost) 2 year old, playing with him, teaching him cool things, and encouraging him to rock out crazy-dance-style and be himself. It doesn’t hurt that he’s so dreamy! xo
Dina says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
Hmm I think the manliest thing about my husband is his knowledge of cars.
lesismore says
happy father’s day!
i’ll be celebrating my husband who is the most amazing dad i’ve ever known. he loves our kids with that kind of gut-wrenching love that makes me love him more every time i see him with them.
and every saturday, he lets me sleep in AND brings me coffee from my favorite local shop. that’s bonus.
Stacy says
Happy Father’s Day!
I love that my dad has taught me about being a proactive home owner and that now my husband and I are active DIYer’s with our own home.
Jennifer says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
My father-in-law’s manliest quality is his self-sufficient handyman capability. He built houses from the ground up with his dad when he was a kid. He then passed along those skills to my husband when he was a boy. My husband looks forward to passing those skills along to our kids when we have them.
Kim J says
Happy Father’s Day! This is my husband’s first Father’s day, and I have loved watching him interact with our little dude.
Bonnie says
Happy Father’s Day!
I love how my brother is such a good dad to his baby. He’s always there for him and makes him his first priority.
Pam Fisher says
“Happy Father’s Day!” The manliest quality of the father of my children would be his servant’s heart. He loves serving his family in many, many ways. He is the handy man, the picture hanger, the gardener, ……He has always been willing to work extremely hard for our family. And one of his favorite things is to fix yummy breakfasts for us on Sundays. Nothing beats his special spice pancakes!
Marika says
Happy Father’s Day! My dad’s manliest quality is his ability to never be fazed, regardless of the emotions surrounding him.
Wendy says
Happy Father’s Day!
I love that my husband has a ton of tools and knows what to do with them. I love that he is a more fabulous dad than I ever imagined…the man who previously was more concerned with others perception of him no longer cares what others think.
Amy says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!!
My husband has such a soft heart and isn’t afraid to show his emotions. That’s manly enough for me.
Tip says
Happy Father’s Day! I love how my husband can be both “the man of the house” and yet still let me be independent and work right along side him on the tough projects.
Tuli says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
The best thing about my dad is his willingness to teach and pass on his wisdom!
Lauren says
Happy father’s day!
I love that my dad has an answer for everything.
Annie says
“HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!” My husband is a fantastic dad to our kiddos.
Bobbi says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! My step-dad (and mom) came to town last summer for vacation, but my sweet step-dad gladly helped me make some home repairs while he was here!! New outlets, lightswitches and a ceiling fan installed!! Love this guy!
Kei says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
Jenee Jones says
HAPPY FATHERS DAY!!!! My dad is a jack-of-all-trades! He builds computers, knows stuff about cars, can do basic electrical/plumbing/carpentry, and makes a mean homemade salad dressing!
Stephanie says
Happy Fathers Day!
My Matty…the father of my 3 beautiful kids has an awesome ability to grow a sweet mustache but doesn’t cuz he knows I don’t like it:)
Heather Johnson says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
My hubby is such an amazing father! He gives up his own free time to learn everything there is to know about our youngest daughter’s disease – Dravet Syndrome. He could practically be a neurologist now from all his studying!! We both want to do the best for our little Luella but he has gone above and beyond to make her life the best it can be!
Tabitha says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
My dad wasn’t the most conventional parent (think long-haired hippy), but he always challenged me to be the best I can be and to give the best I can. We’re 9000 miles apart right now, but I love my daddy. :)
Lisa D. says
Happy Father’s Day!
I love how my Dad can fix anything from a car to a good, stiff drink.
Carrie M. says
Happy Fathers Day!
His ability to hold everyone’s attention with his word.
Christina says
Happy Father’s Day! My father was an ironworker for 20 some years. He’ll tell you that he is one of the toughest guys around…though he does cry pretty often at movies.
Nimish says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
My dad’s ability to tackle anything head on.
Andrew says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
In an emergency my dad is always level headed.
Lindsey says
Happy fathers day!
Jason says
Happy father’s day
Gotta love the stoic mustache
Eugenie says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
My husband can play any instrument he picks up.