***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.
Babs says
GIMME THAT $500!!
We’re taking down the wall between our kitchen and dining room, and installing a kitchen island that will have a gas stove and built-in wine fridge. This would be SO HELPFUL!
Kelsey says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
LOVE your comfy sunroom and could really use the money to revamp ours for snuggling up this fall!
Ash I says
Gimme that $500!!! My mind is overflowing with ideas!!! Patio heater? Painting overhaul? Kitchen facelift? oooooh, how exciting!!!!
Ruth Williamson says
GIMME THAT $500!
Hello 1980’s bathroom makeover!
Sarah says
GIMME THAT $500
I would use it on a small bathroom remodel!
Susanna says
GIMME THAT $500!!
My husband and I are working on building onto our deck, which includes a huge trellis.
Dan says
GIMME THAT $500! The possiblities are endless but I’d start by getting some new lamps and probably paint!
Mary Beth (Cats, Books, Life is Good) says
GIMME THAT $500 …
I would use it to help offset the cost of christmas presents. We usually try to make as many of our presents as possible (one year we gave the females in the family hope chests) and this would be a great help. Also, I’d love to start repainting the inside of our house and if they didn’t have to pay for the paint, the landlords might be more willing to let me:)
Angela says
GIMME THAT $500!
Like you, my mind is reeling with so many options of what I’d do with it I can’t decide!
Emily Lewis says
ohhh GIMME THAT $500!
kathleen says
GIMME THAT 500 (please!)!!
This girl needs new lighting!
Lisa says
GIMME THAT $500!! Spruce up bathroom in the basement!
amy h says
GIMME THAT $500!
yay! I have no idea what I would spend it on, but I’m sure I could find something!
Veronica says
GIMME THAT $500!!
I want to paint a couple rooms in the house, so it’ll go towards that, and towards the wood floors we want downstairs to replace our carpet that gives us allergies!
Erin says
GIMME THAT $500
We’d probably use it to fix up our backyard sprinkler system.
Jennifer says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!! Bathroom re-do!
Cami says
GIMME THAT $500!!! And though I have yet to decide what I’ll spend it on, one thing is for sure: I’ll spend it all in one(great)place! :)
Jen K says
GIMME THAT $500! :) I was thinking of doing the same thing in my bathroom! Antique table as a vanity (as small as possible) & a vessel sink. I need new tiles above my tub, … – oh so many things.
Meredith says
GIMME THAT $500!
We’d put it towards hardwood floors, or maybe paint for the rest of the house, oooh! or crown moulding! or rebuilding our deck… or… the list goes on, but we love Lowe’s!
Elyse says
GIMME THAT $500!
I’m moving into my first all-mine, no roommates apartment. I’d be spending that $$ on paint, light fixtures, an area rug…
Dawn says
GIMME THAT $500! Please! So many projects could be accomplished with $500. Paint and tile the bathroom, carpet for our guest room, storage for our living room. I could go on and on!
Christa says
Gimme that $500. I would like to use it towards new carpeting for the upstairs of my house.
lindsey says
Best. Giveaway. Ever.
If I don’t buy things like paint, paint supplies, shelves, decorations .. etc. etc. … I might give it to my parents as a gift! We’ll see!
Thanks for the opportunity!
GIMME THAT $500
Anni says
GIMME THAT $500! (Pretty Please!) I’m going to renovate my very neglected bathroom. I just started getting into DIY renovations and I’m having so much fun!
Robin says
GIMME THAT $500! (Please!)
We have the 1950s Cape Cod for two months, now if we had the $500, we could put up some crown molding and work on directing all the Oregon rain AWAY from the basement!
Bri says
Gimme that $500!!
I would *Love* to re-do my garage so the hubby has a great get-away place to work on projects and make other manly messes!
Kristy White says
Gimme that $500
I want a new air conditioner and no better time then when they are being clearanced out.
Jess E says
GIMME THAT $500! our old house always needs something!!
sara says
Gimme that $500!!! I need to redo our bathroom…and dining room..and living room…AND EVERY ROOM!!
Amber says
Wow! GIMME THAT $500!!! New carpet please!
Allison Crow says
Gimme that $500! For my closet & windows!
Christina says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!!! Our lawn is just SCREAMING for help, which we are planning on starting in October. So the $500 would be AWESOME to have!! We also have a zillion projects left on our list of to-do’s in our new-to-us house that we moved into in July.
Michelle says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
I dont even know where to start… I need everything from a lawn mower to new washing machine & dryer!
Craig B. says
GIMME THAT $500, for my new kitchen sink please!
Shifra says
Gimme that $500!
Becca says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!
I just moved from Hawaii to Syracuse NY (I know, crazy right?!) and after being put up in a hotel for 2 months, I finally moved into my new apartment this past week! I just started furnishing the place, so this moola will help me finish off the job! I have so many ideas in my head and I can’t wait to get it all in the apartment! :)
Happy Blogiversary!! :)
Shannon says
GIMME THAT $500!!
Well, my husband and I just bought a house this year so there is an endless list of ways we could use this. Our top two would be new cieling fans and light fixtures or a big outdoor patio with fire pit.
Lucy says
GIMME THAT $500!
DH has been dreaming of having his own small music studio for years. We are going to try to make that happen this winter, and $500 from Lowe’s would sure help out!!
Amy says
Gimme that $500
I have big dreams for a small studio space in my unfinished basement!
Just imagining all the art projects I could work on in my own room has me salivating!
kelly says
GIMME THAT $500
…so I can pergo my bedroom & paint the guestroom ;)
Amy says
GIMME THAT $500!!!! My problem would be deciding what to use it on!!!
Megan says
Gimme that $500! (Please?)
Wow, there’s so much we could do with that! I’m thinking a nice new, energy-efficient front door before the snow flies. Our current one is original to the house, and its storm equivalent is rough. What a great way to greet holiday guests. :-) Good luck to whomever wins!
Lissa says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!
I’m thinking master bathroom fabulousness
Dishwasher (not so exciting, but practical)
or
Backyard makeover (as all I have is dirt)
Alison says
GIMME THAT $500 !!! Please!!!
Tammy says
GIMME THAT $500
I’ve been dreaming of new kitchen counters…oh the ideas!
Beth says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!
I am dying to renovate my Master Bathroom too! I just did the guest bathroom so my guests would no longer suffer when they came to visit…..no it’s my turn :)
Happy 2nd!
Bethany says
GIMME THAT $500!!
Stephanie says
GIMME THAT $500!!…..please? :)
Carrie says
GIMME THAT $500 – we could definitely use it on our kitchen update!
Noelle says
GIMME THAT $500!!!! Yowsa!!! Youngsters…you’ve really outdone yourselves this time! =] I so could use that $500 like there’s no tomorrow. Ohhh the things I could use it for! I am currently in the process of closing on my 1st house (yay me!) and I’m preggers, so there are a million and one reno ideas cluttering my brain right now! I’ll have my fingers (& toes) crossed on this one! =] Thanks! You guys rock!
<3 Noelle