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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.
Dawn says
“GIMME THAT $500?
Chad G says
“Gimme that $500”
I could finally do some landscaping
Megan Vassallo says
GIMME THAT $500!
I will spend it on marmoleum for my bathroom. :) Thank you, Youngsters! :)
suzanne says
Gimme that $500! We need some new patio furniture, but it never hits the top of the list. This would certainly help. Since we’re in Florida, it’d still be a purchase that we can use all year!
Rae says
GIMME THAT $500!! I wouldn’t know where to start but probably fixing my bare yard- flowers, shrubs, benches…PLEASE!!
David Amann says
Gimme that $500!
We’re hoping to buy a house soon- LOTS OF FUN PROJECTS TO DO! Probably buying paint or appliances or a lawn mower :)
Hailey says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
We just bought a house 3 months ago and have been doing lots of little projects. However, we haven’t really touched the unfinished basement, but would love to get some storage solutions and organize the laundry area. $500 bucks would be AWESOME for that…and there might be some left over money to use to paint the guest bedroom and sunroom (which still has the bright white walls and ceiling…think padded room in mental hospital!)
Courtenay says
Gimme that $500. It would go towards new flooring!
Rebecca says
Gimme that $500!
I think it’s time to retire our sorry excuse of a bathtub!
Craig says
GIMME THAT $500
I’m thinking a new washing machine. Nothing beats clean clothes.
brooke says
GIMME THAT $500! I just got married on 9-5-09. He has moved into my 50+ year old house and we are starting to fix it up. The first thing we are working on is updating the laundry room. (Which consist of a washer and dryer in my kitchen. Just sitting there. No door or curtain or alcove.) I’m addicted to your blog. I found it when I was researching wedding decorations. Thanks for the ideas and entertainment!!
Vanessa says
GIMME THAT $500!
Happy blogiversary! Projects I would spend the $500 would include raiding the Valspar paint aisle so I could finally finish painting my stairs, hallway, office and guest room in a cohesive way, hauling home new insulation for the basement after having ripped out the old water-damaged stuff, or (big project!) demo-ing the guest bedroom closet and installing french doors between the tiny office and guest room, giving the space more light, better air circulation and an open feel.
Ryan says
Gimme that $500! We just bought a home and need new furniture!
Jeane says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My husband and I are trying to spruce up our dungeon of a sunroom by adding a giant window. This giftcard would “shed some light” on how to improve this dismal situation!
Jazmin Espinal says
Gimme That $500! I’d love to rehab our kitchen. While we have big plans for the rest of the house, the kitchen is a tricky room to decorate being that it is tiny and has no counter space or room to put a dining table. I’m thifty, handy and with an extra $500 the project can get done, finally!
Lisa Vittetoe says
GIMME THAT $500!!! I would love to use the money for some backyard landscaping that badly needs done. :)
Mary M says
GIMME THAT $500
I would get a dishwasher, because I do not currently have one!
Laura in LA says
Gimme that $500! I would totally finish the stepping stone project that has gotten neglected & let the hubs pick out a few tool toys for himself.
amy says
Gimme That 500!
We want to make a raised bed vegetable garden in our backyard and re-do the landscaping in the front of our house!
ANN says
GIMME THAT $500!
Bob says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!
It would be a great help to tackle my WAAAAAAY to long to-do-list
jules says
GIMME THAT $500! Re-do our kids rooms.
Barbara says
GIMME THAT $500!!
I would definitely update our bathroom…I am desperately wanting a spa-like retreat.
Kelsey says
GIMME THAT $500
Please! We want to update our 50-year-old cabinets and coat closet to make it a pantry. We could also use a grill for the patio we worked so hard on over the summer.
Laura says
GIMME THAT $500!! I’d love to see what that $$ could do in our kitchen!
Cathryn O. says
Gimme that $500!
We want to paint our new kitchen, change out a few light fixtures and upgrade all the blinds in our apartment!
Alicia Baer says
Gimme that $500 please!!!!
I am dying to redo our master bedroom :)
Happy Blogiversary!
Jen Z. says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!! WOW what a great giveaway.
Projects coming up for our house. Laundry room makeover, enclosed deck makeover, we need new grass and plants as well….and the list goes on from there.
Carrie says
GIMME THAT $500! We’re doing a total gut reno on our house. We need soooooo many things.
Kate Stuart says
GIMME THAT $500, puhlease? :)
I would absolutely buy a few items… Lowe’s has a great selection of rugs, curtains and lamps.
This would also be a great motivation for us to replace all the icky brass doorknobs to something more modern.
What a great giveaway. Thanks so much for offering this to us!
Molly says
GIMME THAT $500! We are in need of a new snow blower for our rapidly approaching Wisconsin winter….here’s hoping our wonderful neighbors don’t have to dig us out again this year!
Albion Chrisman says
GIMME THAT $500
I am remodeling my bathroom, and it could really use a new mirror and some paint for the walls and vanity.
Matt M says
GIMME THAT $500
I would use this towards a new kitchen floor!
Curtis says
Gimme that $500 please!
Mandy says
GIMME THAT $500!
I would love to break up the $500 into gift cards as wedding gifts for great number of friends that have or will be getting married soon. That way I can spend the money on flights to attend the out of state weddings.
Nicole Greene says
GIMME (please) that $500 for new kitchen tile backsplash, new countertops, new island, new landscaping, etc., etc.,etc. – I can make $500 go a LONG way!
Nicole~
Aimee O. says
GIMME that $500!
I would love to reno the kitchen, but first we need to level the floor and fix up the walls!
Eric says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!! Few months in our first home, and there are still so many things we want done. I want to redo our living room for the ultimate movie watching experience!
Becky says
“GIMME THAT $500?
Wow! What an amazing giveaway. My husband and I are in the process of building a house, so there are none to few ways we could really use this money!
Sarah says
GIMMIE THAT $500! Dying for new kitchen countertops!
Deirdre says
GIMME THAT $500!
My father (who is the best grandpa on the planet) was trying to give our 2 year old a bath and accidentally ripped one of our cheap pseudo crystal bath knobs out of the wall. I think he thought it was one of those you have to pull on, rather than turn it to the right for cold and the left for hot. Anyway, our bathroom is one hot mess from the 80s and now our gimpy bathtub is putting us over the top. The Loews card would go towards a new sink, new towel rod and yes, new fixtures.
Love your site!
Lynn says
Gimme that $500. We need some paint and other smaller projects. This would really come in handy. ;-)
Sarah B says
GIMME THAT $500!
The possibilities are endless – bathroom is at the top of my list – have old victorian home that could really use a new sink (I need something other than a pedestal sink) and loved your idea of an old cabinet with a vessel sink – would be great next to the claw foot tub!
Jill @ nokoikonomia says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
I’d use it on some landscaping and yard work. Even though its the end of the season, I’m sick of staring at our dreary flower beds. Plus, I’ve heard that fall is a good time to plant because its easier on the plants (not to mention flower, etc are probably on sale-more bang for my $500!)
Dena Maluchnik says
GIMME THAT $500…where to begin? new light fixtures all throughout the house (as they are all brassy and horible now) new toilets in all 3 bathrooms (as they are from the 70’s…new curtains and rugs in almost every room in the house….new kitchen cabinets and counter tops…oh boy, what $500 at Lowes would do for us!!!
Beth@321home says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!!
Projects? Too many to list! I just finished painting my living room ceiling white, and now the adjoining rooms look terrible! Maybe I’d hire someone with the gift card to come do the others ones, cause I’m not touching another ceiling! :-) Heh heh.
Carol says
“GIMME THAT $500” please oh please oh please :) I have a bathroom re-do on my mind!
Tony says
GIMME THAT $500!
I would spend it on miscellaneous things like floor lamps, mirrors, and sconces. Must have the sconces.
Laura says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
My hubby and I would love to use $500 for landscapping, organizational stuff for the garage, air purifier (because the hubby has bad allergies, and supplies to tile the kitchen and bathroom floors.
Jenn says
gimme that $500 bucks!!! This would really come in handy for some home projects coming up. Some new landscaping even. Great giveaway youngsters!