***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.
Alison says
GIMME THAT $500
Oh the possibilities are endless!
kathy says
Gimme that $500!
I think we would either replace the carpet in the dining room with wood or tile (haven’t quite decided yet) or redo the main bathroom upstairs!
Cool give away! Happy Two Year Blogiversary, Sherry, John and Burger!
Karen says
GIMME THAT $500
I have a kitchen remodel coming up so paint, new counter tops, a stove, oh the list just goes on and on…
janie says
gimme that $500!! definitely use it toward our bathroom!
Elizabeth says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!
Ashlee says
GIMME THAT $500
OMG you do not even know how happy I would be to win this! I’m about to remodel the kitchen and this would help out tremendously!!
Jill Stiglitz says
“GIMME THAT $500? my kitchen needs quite an overhaul!
Libby says
GIMME THAT $500!!
I would love to get a new, more efficient washer and dryer. Or a new sink for the master bath. It would be a great start for updating my bathroom!
Sara Lang says
Gimme that $500! I’d spend it on a total bedroom re-do, with a new headboard, curtains, and possibly light fixtures and homemade shelves. Thanks!
Liz says
GIMME THAT $500!
Wow. What an awesome give-away! We bought our first house in May and have a long list of items that we would like to purchase for the house. If I won, I think I would be purchasing new six panel interior doors to replace the blah plain ones we have right now. We would need 13 (including closet doors) to replace all the old doors. That gift card would be might handy!
Breanna says
“GIMME THAT $500”
We’d rebuild the deck on the back of the house! Yeah, it’s real bad (think cracked and shifting concrete!).
Tish says
GIMME THAT $500! I need to re-do my garage roof and it’s a big project!
Katie S. says
GIMME THAT $500!
We have a laundry list of household “to do’s” with our 100 year old home! However, a kitchen re-do is at the top of our list. We’re registering at Lowes for our May 2010 wedding in the hopes of getting enough gift cards to accomplish that goal!
Christan says
Gimment that $500!!
I would use this to purchase new hardwood flooring for my living room!!
Jessica says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!
We would use it in the only space we have yet to remodel in our 1917 house—the main floor bathroom. It has a bath/tub surround that I cringe at the site of every time I’m in there. We’d put it towards a new bathtub, tile for surround and floor, and fixtures. Aaahhh, the thought of having that bathroom done!
Ashley says
Gimmie that $500! We have a loooooong list. We might start with trying to retrofit our sewer connection with a backflow valve. I imagine there’d be at least one trip to Lowe’s in there. I’d also love new light fixtures for my kitchen. :)
Libby says
GIMME THAT $500
…for my best friend to (help) buy a new kitchen range. She cooks for a family of 5 with only one burner and an electric skillet!!
Erika says
GIMME THAT $500
Happy Blogisvary!
Angela says
GIMME THAT $500
The lists of projects is very very long! However, we could use that $500 to get started on finishing our basement.
Jenny says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!
Please, oh, pretty, pretty, please!!!
Emily says
GIMME THAT $500
This would be so perfect! We just moved into our very first house and have been refinishing our floors ourselves..OUCH! We would be able to use this for new shoe molding. We could finally finish that project, and move on to the many others waiting!
Thanks for such an awesome site!
Amanda K. says
GIMME THAT $500
because our kitchen needs a major face lift!
Sandra says
GIMME THAT $500
I predict your comments will asplode with this one!
I just found out that my husband and I are expecting our first baby, so that money will be spent, first and foremost, replacing the nasty not-nice-enough-to-crawl-on carpet in our family room so that our future little one has a nice place to roll around on!
sarah says
Gimme that $500!!
we are remodeling our kitchen in the spring!
Tab says
GIMME THAT $500
We need it bad. We just bought a house and it has no appliances so we need them all!!
Heather says
GIMME THAT 500! I would definitely put it towards our flooring fund. My hubby redid the stairs (ripped up the carpet and refaced the stairs with dark stained hardwood). We’ve been saving up our beans to take out the carpet that’s upstairs, and replace it with hardwood.
Angela O. says
Gimme that $500!!!
I just moved into a new apartment, so I would start by getting some paint!!
Amanda says
GIMME THAT $500
My husband and I are dying to take on our kitchen. It’s so outdated, but has so much potential. This would be such a huge help!
Jenn D says
GIMME that $500!!!!!! We would spend it on a new drop down ceiling for a basement redo!!!!
Pamela says
GIMME THAT $500!!
We actually have the left of the two sinks you pictured in our guest bath!
I’d be spending it on a new bathtub for our master bathroom. That’d have us halfway there!
corinne purnell says
GIMME THAT $500
Seriously give it to me our super old house needs a shower and tub makeover, and we so need a new lawn mower, ours did at the begining of summer and ever since we have had to barrow form my parents! Sad…
Mélanie says
GIMME THAT $500
I would use it towards our bathroom. We have renovated all the other rooms in the house….2 bathrooms to go and we are done!
Joyanna says
GIMME THAT $500!
I can’t decide where I’d start!
Dave says
GIMME THAT $500!
Paint baby, Paint!
Laurel says
GIMME THAT $500!!
I would get crown moulding for my entire downstairs! Yahoo!
Kim says
Wow! I am a long time Lowe’s fan–the first place I go for any of my home improvement projects. I would put it towards a variety of smaller projects that are on my list: replacing a sink in my 2nd bathroom, a light fixture in my foyer, and adding some fall mums and other fall flowers for freshened up curb appeal.
What a super give away–I couldn’t think of a better prize!
Thanks for the chance.
Brittany says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
How nice that would be, renovating a 75 year old family farmhouse with the new hubby, I wouldn’t know where to start. Some new appliances, perhaps?
Julie says
GIMME THAT $500 (please)!
I would send it straight to my sweet parents who are going to be redoing the bathrooms in their house soon. They have invested so much in me (hello expensive college tuition) and it would make me so happy to send it along to them.
Lisa Accetturo says
“GIMME THAT $500?
I would replace a lot of little stuff I think.. like door knobs… goodbye brass.. hello nickle! I would also get a hedge trimmer, maybe a new drill…. all the things girls love right?! hahaha! Congrats on your anniversary!
Stacy says
GIMME THAT $500!
Oh the list is long but here are my top 3:
1. Energy efficient dishwasher
2. New light fixtures
3. Ceiling project in my neglected master bedroom
Lisa E. L says
GIMME THAT $500
We’re redoing our backyard so major plant help
Julianne Hendrickson says
GIMME THAT $500!!
We are needing cabinetry in our laundry room. It would add so much more storage, and they are about $600 for the set!
Nate L. says
GIMME THAT $500
Kitchen for sure
Kylee says
GIMME THAT $500. Happy two year anniversary, I’ve been reading for about the last six months and love the site!! I would use the money for new countertops and a backsplash!
WindyA says
GIMME THAT $500!
Please please? I so have a laundry room / bathroom project that is in desperate need of being finished!
Hillary W. says
GIMME THAT $500
I just purchased my first home about 6 months ago, and I could literally go on for days about how I would spend this gift card!
Congrats on your 2nd! I love this site :)
Miki says
“GIMME THAT $500? I would use the $$$ to help fund my desire for new granite countertops in the kitchen!
Katie says
GIMME THAT $500…. I don’t even know where to start. There are so many things that I want to re-do. I think we would start with re-tiling our upstairs bathroom. The previous owners had the sink area carpeted and the shower portion tiled. Lets just say that having carpet on the area I get ready in the morning is not ideal!
Taylor says
GIMME THAT $500
My boyfriend and I are about to purchase our first home and I know it will need a little TLC so that $500 will be put to use with us!
Lisa S. says
GIMME THAT $500
Master bathroom’s walls need redone