***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.
Rebekah says
Gimme that $500!
The backyard on our rowhouse is completely bare — just concrete, which we have ideas to spruce up with big planters on the perimeter and snap-together deck flooring, as well as some basic patio furniture.
Kate says
GIMME THAT $500!
Our kitchen has faded yellow formica from the 70’s, parchment-print wallpaper, and a huge border featuring vegetables. If I won the giftcard (oh please, oh please!), I would buy a new sink, gallons of aqua paint, and new countertops (I love the aqua boomerang formica). And if there’s any cash left over, some lumber to get started building a center island butcher block. Great giveaway, guys! :)
Jessica Lynn says
GIMME THAT $500! I would spend it on 1 of 2 things. First, its time for us to get a new lawn mower. With our 1990 push mower it takes me 3 hours to cut our yard! Time for a rider!! :) Annnd the house that we bought about 6 months ago features EVERY room painted the same beige color with a light pink undertone. So, when the sun hits it juuust right, we’re surrounded by light pink walls!!!! haha! We would buy GALLONS of paint and get rid of the pink asap! thanks for the awesome contest….fingers crossed!
Leslie says
GIMMIE THAT $500!!!! Lighting. And window treatments.
Andrew says
GIMME THAT $500 Please =)
I would give it to my wife for her birthday. She has been dreaming of turning our bedroom into a room that is more romantic and less blah. It is really dark and just plain. She wants a nice room for us to retreat too and I want that for her.
Hannah says
“GIMME THAT $500!”
I would update many light fixtures and buy the bamboo shades I have been lusting over!
Erin says
GIMME THAT $500!
I would use it to put in a new patio & walkway between our house & garage!
Lindsay says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
I need a ceiling fan for my bedroom!
Natalie R. says
GIMME THAT $500!! We are moving into a new home on October 7th and CANNOT WAIT to get started on several projects, like…a backsplash for the kitchen…or finishing the “rough-in” bathroom in the basement…or tile to replace the linoleum floors in the upstairs bathroom…or maybe even a couple ceiling fans?! The projects are ENDLESS! We could really really really use this $500! YEA LOWES(T)!!
Jamey says
GIMME THAT $500!
I could really use garage shelving!
Caroline Bell says
GIMME THAT $500
I am working on fencing in my backyard for my puppy and I would use it to complete that project!
Emily Gocke says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
What a generous giveaway! I would buy a dishwasher… haven’t had one for the past 28 years!
Kristy says
GIMME THAT $500!
Oh, the things I could go – I could start making my oh-so-tiny master half bath and back storage room into the master bathroom/walk-in closet of my dreams!
Lisa Ohland says
GIMME THAT $500!
Pretty please! We’re in the process of finishing our basement — and our budget has gone through the roof! That $500 can put a shower in the bathroom — or mirrors on my daughter’s dance studio walls. Or will give me a beautiful new counter with which to work at, creating wonderful new decor for our house!
Thank you!
Alison says
GIMME THAT $500!
My husband and I just purchased our first home! We are currently in the process of tearing out flooring, painting walls, installing new appliances, etc! I think we would use the $500 to finish off our landscaping projects!
Michael Hinkley says
GIMME THAT $500
I’D LOVE TO BE ABLE TO PURCHASE AN EDGER SO MY WIFE WILL QUIT NAGGING ABOUT THE LAWN.
Lindsay says
GIMME THAT $500
–New oven for my Hubby!
Amber says
GIMME THAT $500!
We just bought our first home and would love to repaint some rooms and update our furnishings!
Emily says
GIMME THAT $500! oh the possibilities… a new lawnmower for sure!!
Shelby says
GIMME THAT $500
Amber B says
GIMME THAT $500! Oh lordy, we have a never-ending list of projects, and the next thing on the list to tackle… new flooring, countertops and paint for the kitchen. $500 would go a long ways with that project!
Karen Reeves says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Woooohooooooo what couldnt i use? hahaha
Angie says
“GIMME THAT $500?
I need new carpet in my master bedroom so badly it is reaching the point of being considered either comical or unsanitary….hoping more the former over the latter.
Jim J says
GIMME THAT $500!
A new dishwasher…the current dishwasher (me) is on its last legs! :)
Cassidy says
“GIMME THAT $500”
I would buy some awesome new patio furniture and a grill!
Laura says
GIMME THAT $500
We would love to seed our yard! We have dirt instead of grass in our large backyard.
JW says
Please please…GIMME THAT 500 DOLLARS.
Wanting to screen in my back patio.
Shannon Riggs says
“Gimme that $500”
We plan on moving within the next year and we need to replace the carpet in our house so this would be a wonderful start for that!
jessica says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!!!
Bree Ahlstrom says
GIMME THAT 500!
This would be perfect from some furnishing (finishing) touches.
Shauna says
Gimme that $500!
We reeeeally need a tile back splash and new counter tops!
Lisa says
GIMME THAT $500
We just closed on our new house this week so the gift card would come in really handy! I’d like to finish up our family room and guest bath first so this would probably go toward a new vanity and mirror for the bathroom.
lauren says
GIMME THAT $500!
I would use it to finish my bathroom that we’re forced to renovate after finding mold :( $500 would sure come in handy!
Ashley says
Gimme that $500!!
the project list is too long!
Laura says
GIMME THAT $500!
Paint, paint and more paint for our new old house — our first!
Mike Fromm says
GIMME THAT 500! My wife and I are currently planning a garage makeover and I would really like some new garage cabinets/storage.
Cris says
GIMME THAT $500 – we’ve never recovered from a flooded basement and would love to take care of the floor, quarter-round, damaged drywall, … the list keeps going!
Jennifer S. says
GIMME THAT $500 — We are in the throws of bathroom remodeling as we speak and we still need several items to make it complete. This gift certificate would definitely make our project more tantalizing — a new bathtub with jets maybe? : )
Jody says
GIMME THAT $500
I would use it towards paint and new flooring in our master bedroom. It’s currently a stained teal carpet so I could really use this!!
Molly Ishmael says
GIMME THAT $500! We are wanting to build a stone paver patio off of our deck and the $500 would be an awesome way to get us movtivated! Love your site!
Kirby says
GIMME THAT $500! (please!)
We’re saving for a house, so we’d spend it on…well, I’m sure we’d find something!
Sonia says
Gimme that $500!
I would love to be able to redo my old 50s bathroom. 2009 here we come!
Jess says
GIMME THAT $500!
I’d buy some new landscaping.
Erica S says
Gimme that $500
New windows for our upstairs. They currently rattle in the wind & our baby girl will be moving up there in the next year.
Kristi says
GIMME THAT $500…for a new unwarped, insulated front door with one deadbolt instead of 5 different kinds of locks! :)
Chelsea S says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
My husband and I would love to makeover our bedroom and add some new landscaping to our yard!!!:)
jenberry says
GIMME THAT $500…
Totally would be either: 1. The air filter or 2. A BBQ
The husband has been undergoing chemo and we’ve been trying to grill more foods for health reasons. Grilling on the charcoal weber doesn’t really cut it (not so healthy). awesome contest
sonia says
Gimme that $500!!
Kari says
GIMME THAT $500!!! We’re gutting our bathroom this winter and need a whole bunch of stuff!
Lizzo says
GIMME THAT $500
We had some flooding in our basement last year and need to replace the carpet in one of our downstairs bedrooms. This would really help out, and we’d be able to environmentally friendly flooring, too!!