***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.
Katie Marquart says
GIMME THAT $500!
Paint! I have become a paint-sample-a-holic and have hundreds of those little colored paper gems laying around the house. My husband and I are working toward a modest kitchen update (not the right time or house for a full blown remodel) so we need paint for the cabinets and walls. And a new ceramic tile floor that my husband is going to boldly install himself with ZERO experience.
LOVE your site … congrats on two years!
Erin says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
I would use it towards some outdoor furniture. We have a lovely deck with nowhere to sit!
Jennifer S. says
Gimmee that $500! I can smell the new counter top in my kitchen already!
Paula says
GIMME THAT $500!
My parents died and we are renovating their house so we can move into it. Then we have to renovate our townhouse to sell it. So we could certainly put that $500 to good use!
JennLynn says
GIMME THAT $500
Wow…..I would buyeverything needed for our back porch redo!
Chris Brightwell says
GIMME THAT $500!
We bought our first house in March and it still needs some love.
Ellen C says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!!!
Please please please. My hubby and I have been house hopping since we got married…three houses in three years. We are really ready to lay down some roots and this money will be great for paint and decor once we actually do!
Emily says
Gimme that $500!
I’d start with new lighting for all of the rooms in our apartment. We inherited the previous owners’ fixtures…free light’s great, but unfortunately their taste wasn’t.
Miranda says
GIMME THAT $500
I recently purchase my first home, the possibilities are endless, but I have my eye on a vanity for the master bath!
Rachel says
GIMME THAT $500
My husband and I plan to purchase our first house when he returns from his deployment overseas, and a $500 gift card from Lowe’s would be just what we need.
Kristine says
GIMME THAT $500! We need some new WINDOWSSSSSSSSSSSSS!
julie says
GIMME THAT $500
How Awesome!! Where do I start? Yardwork? Painting?? There’s so much to do!
Heather says
Gimme that $500!
I will use it to get my front yard back after it was dug up to replace the sewer lines. We have no grass!
Katie says
GIMME THAT $500
Lowe’s is our best friend and we’ve really been dying for some new lighting and a pretty new backsplash for our kitchen.
Mari-ann says
Gimme That $500!!!
We would love to do some work on our condo bathroom, new floors, vanity, mirrors.
Sarah says
GIMME THAT $500.
I promise to send in some before and afters if I win!
nicole marie says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
Woo hoo!! That’s a nice chunk of change. I think we would use the $ to get a better grill and set up our back porch area so that we could hang out there more often. There’s not light out back, so I would definitely work on getting of of those out there — but with some style so we aren’t blinded as we sit out there and eat dinner after dark.
CC says
“GIMME THAT $500?
I could use it for the hole where the dishwasher should be!
RA says
Gimme that $500!
I would splurge on window treatments because I am SO befuddled as to what to do with my windows, which ALL sport vertical blinds. Here’s to hoping!
Marathon Mom says
Gimme that $500.
I can’t decide if I would spend it on several small projects, or put it all toward a new front door. Decisions, decisions.
Chelsea says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!!!!!!
I have an old house that needs lots of love. I could def. use that!!
Sarah says
GIMME THAT $500!!
I would DEFINITELY be using that money towards space saving and storage projects (800 square feet can really go further than my husband and I are using it for!!) and a beautiful kitchen, full with a new DEEP sink and glass top stove (y’all make me jealous when you talk about how easy it is to wipe yours down!!).
Prudence says
GIMME THAT $500!!
This could help us in our kitchen!…The one room in the house still in need of lots of work!
lindsey says
GIMME THAT $500!
We just moved into our first house a few months ago, so there are tons of project on our list including new faucets, a new shower, landscaping, (to name a few). Thanks for the giveaway!
Kaity White says
GIMME THAT $500!!! I would soooo love it to be able to re-do our master bath. Pretty, pretty please?!
Katie says
GIMME THAT $500! After 5 years of braving the Chicago winters (and related snowfall), we’re finally sucking it up and are hoping to purchase a snow blower this year.
Bonnie says
GIMME THAT $500…and I would use it towards new flooring for our kitchen (which is super yucky at the moment!)
Cindy says
GIMME THAT $500! My husband and I want to start remodeling our kitchen NOW. It’s long overdue!
Amy T says
GIMME THAT $500
We just bought our very first house and there is a TON of projects to be done. If we won this gift card, I think our first re-do would be the bathroom. That shower shell from the 70’s has GOT to go.
ludid says
gimme that 500!
i would spend on paint and some wood/supplies to build my own art studio table.
Cynthia says
GIMME THAT $500 so I can update our guest bedroom with new paint and get a new guest toilet (how’s that for honestly?!). What a great giveaway!
Cash says
GIMME THAT $500
Definitely would use for merging my style with my guys when we move in together in a few months!!
Sarah J. says
GIMME THAT $500!
We’d use it to start updating our kitchen.
Steph says
Gimme that $500!
I don’t know where I’d start. This would definitely make my year!
Gretchen says
GIMME THAT $500!
I could definitely use that money to install new kitchen flooring!
Jennifer says
GIMME THAT $500
Our Living Room needs a total makeover!
Amanda Waldron says
GIMME THAT $500!
I would love to spend the money on our garage, or the new baby’s room (excected around May), or to begin finishing our basement… Our house has so much potential!
Thanks for the contest :)
Marylea says
Gimme that $500!!!! New kitchen cabinets!
Jenn L says
Gimme that $500!!
Jumpstart to our still-in-dream-phase master bath redo, new dining room chandelier, new lights for the front porch and post, recessed lighting for the basement…I could go on!
sallie says
GIMME THAT $500!
garage shelving or a garage door opener. or a million other things on the list.
Laura Lynn says
GIMME THAT $500 and I’ll spend it on finishing one of the many projects I have going. Bathroom, entrance, kitchen…
Michelle says
GIMME THAT $500!!! Please :)
It would go towards our kitchen renovations that we’re just starting. And since our stove is from 1960, I would nominate that it go especially towards a range that is not harvest gold.
Barbara says
GIMME THE $500!!
I would use the money to build a patio off the back of my house
Sarah @ In A Dream says
Holy crap!!! What a great giveaway!
GIMME THAT $500!
I would give it to my parents who are tight on cash and would love to finish their basement.
Jason says
GIMME THAT $5000 (Please).
Where to start. Ceiling Fans, maybe replacing the carpet.
Sarah R. says
Gimme that $500! Please. :) I would like to buy supplies for a built in bookcase.
Amber says
GIMME that $500!!
Landscaping. Our yard is in desperate need of a make-over!
Melanie says
Gimme that $500! Where would we start? New tile in the bathroom, tile in our sunroom, building a big window box out back, decor… We have a new house and this money would be a huge help!
Isa says
GIMME THAT $500! At this point it would be winterizing our windows, or replacing the non-working bathroom sink, or the barely working kitchen faucet, or…so many choices!
Jennifer says
Gimme that $500!!!!
I would use it on paint, a new chandelier, some beadboard… oh the list is endless!!
Congrats on 2 years :-)