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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.
Jennifer says
GIMME THAT $500!
Oh where to start? I really want to do a painting overhaul of my entire place…but then again I’d LOVE a new vanity/sink in my bathroom! And maybe a new area rug! Who knows?
Chelsey says
GIMME THAT $500!
Gosh, there are so many possibilities! I have worked on most of my rooms already, but since discovering your blog there is so much more I want to do! Maybe paint the bathrooms green? Landscaping? New living room flooring?
allison says
GIMME THAT $500
i would love to finish my sunroom and this would be just the ticket to get me on my way! thanks for all your great giveaways and ideas.
Lisa Lib says
GIMME THAT $500
backyard!
Meg says
GIMME THAT $500!!!!!
We could totally use that to replace our dingy dining room carpet (yes, the previous owner actually put carpet in the dining room!) with some hardwood! Love the blog! Happy Anniversary!
Scott says
GIMME THAT $500!
Chopping down a tree in the front yard is slow going with a hand saw!
Jennifer P says
GIMME THAT $500 !!!!!!!!!!!
I would so use it to build my new deck.
marlena says
GIMME THAT $500…We could use it towards our kitchen new dishwasher, countertops and paint.
Noah says
we need serious landscaping and a lot of paint
Juli says
GIMME THAT $500! (Please)
We are in the middle of remodeling our ugly 70s basement, which came with wall to ceiling wood paneling and lovely striped green carpet. I’m sure we could find something to use it for. What a great giveaway!
Natallie says
GIMME THAT $500
I would use it to do a paint overhaul on our kitchen cabinets!!
sara says
GIMME THAT $500
The bathroom attached to the nursery would get a major upgrade!
Christina (Jess) Hartley says
“Gimme that $500!”
We’ve been putting off replacing our pink (yes, pink!) counter-tops that were a “feature” of the house when we moved in. $500 would go a long ways towards bringing my kitchen into the current century!
Courtney M says
Gimme that $500!
We are in the process of remodeling our first home–kitchen is done, next up is the bathroom! We have pretty gross tile that needs to be redone and a pedastal sink would help everything along–this would be awesome and I PROMISE to send in pictures!!!
Kaitlin H. says
GIMME THAT $500!!
We only shop at Lowes so this would be perfect! We are starting our bathroom demo on our 70 year old Philly row home next month. This giftcard would go a long way for us!
Tammy says
GIMME THAT $500
I could use that money for a variety of uses but would first start by finishing the nursery I am working on for our newest addition in January 2010.
Jennifer says
GIMME THAT $500! Maybe we could replace our 30-year-old washing machine.
Angie says
GIMME THAT $500
We just bought our first home and we could use this money for some new blinds!!!!
Kristen says
Gimme that $500! I could use it for a gigantic bathroom remodel.
Ellen Liberati says
GIMME THAT $500
Master bathroom!
Ashley says
GIMME THAT $500 (pretty please!)
I would use it to buy my soon-to-be hubby a grill as a wedding present. :)
Tiffany says
GIMME THAT $500
I would use it to buy some tools for repurposing old furniture. I just finished my first project (I’m an apartment dweller): refinishing end tables. Now I’m hooked!
Melissa says
GIMME THAT $500
First of all – congrats on your blogiversary! There are still so many projects to tackle in my fixer-upper – but I’d say the kitchen would be the proud recipient of new hardware, fresh paint, and maybe even a cool tile backsplash with $500 from Lowe’s – ohhh fingers crossed!!
Robin H. says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
We just recently bought a fixer upper so where should I start…new lighting, new vanity for the bathroom, new flooring, new fencing, new dishwasher (ours is gold!), gosh, my list could just go on and on!
maura says
GIMME THAT $500!
What would I do if I won? Take a sick day, head to Lowes, and spend the entire day there. We’re prepping my condo to sell so we can buy our first home. So there’s no shortage of stuff we need!
Sarah says
GIMME THAT $500
I realllly need to work on finishing my basement. Most of the drywall is up, but I need to mud and tape, paint the walls, texture the ceilings, and I’m planning on painting the floor thanks to the inspiration you guys provide!
Sarah
sara says
GIMME THAT $500
We would buy an extra freezer.
Amanda says
GIMME THAT $500!
Where to begin! I would love to update some of the lighting in my house.
Heather S says
GIMME THAT $500.. no Really. Hand it over. My husband and I are newlyweds and will be moving into our first home soon. Need I saw more??
Adam says
GIMME THAT $500
We’ve got a McSmattering of projects that this could lend itself to, including: some landscaping, chair rails, entertainment stand, and some power tools for the latter two.
Nate says
Backyard
Stephanie says
“GIMME THAT $500!!!”
Oh, I feel so rude for demanding it that way, but I’ll play by the rules :-)
I would buy all new light fixtures for our house. We just bought a new house and have been working on remodeling, but I don’t think I can convince the husband to drop $500 on light fixtures when we’ve fixed everything else in the house with paint and moulding. This would help :-)
Holly says
~ GIMME THAT $500 ~
We need to build more storage shelves in our laundry area and we desperately need more lighting throughout the house!
Justin says
GIMME THAT $500
I could really use this for a new stove. Just bought a house, and the self cleaning oven smoked us out…tears and all.
Katie says
GIMME THAT $500.
Just moved into a new house and want to update the kitchen asap!!
Jeane says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
Wow… what an awesome price.
We would definitely put it in remodeling our very old kitchen.
Jenna says
GIMME THAT $500 I am in desperate need of carpet. Desperate. You wouldn’t believe how bad it is. First was the roof, then the windows and this is the last thing.
Patricia says
GIMME THAT $500. My hubby and I would use that money for some fun fall landscaping in our new house. Plants are expensive!!
Kejal says
GIMME THAT $500!
I really want to get my hands dirty with some gardening/landscaping, so if I were lucky enough to win I would do some serious damage in the outdoor/gardening section.
WOOT!
Jen G says
GIMME THAT $500!
Well, I’m a renter, so I’d probably start by repainting the place (we’ve lived here for 4 yrs and it shows). I’d get some new lamps and maybe see about a few other decorative items. I’ve also got a project or two up my sleeve that I need a few tools and supplies for.
Thanks for the great giveaway! Love your blog.
Tasha says
GIMME THAT $500!
No question that the cash would go straight to redoing our fireplace! The 60s tile is just not working and we’ve had our eye on sprucing it up for more than a year.
Kim says
GIMME THAT $500
powder room
julia says
GIMME THAT $500. Wow, that would be nice!!
Julie says
“GIMME THAT $500?
My fiance (getting married on Saturday!) and I just bought a house and we have about a million things we could spend it on. I think the project we’d most like to put it towards would be new flooring for the basement. Just last weekend we pulled up the disgusting carpet. For now, we’ve painted the concrete, but we’d love to put wood laminate down in the future. Congratulations on your blogiversary! Your blog really helps me illustrate my design ideas to my fiance – we love it!
Liz K says
GIMME THAT $500!!!
I want to add shelving to my walk-in closet. I rent so I never wanted to spend my own money. =)
Tiki says
GIMME THAT $500!!
This is awesome! We live in Florida and have literally no outdoor furniture, we’d love to use the $500 to create our own outdoor space.
Rena says
GIMME THAT $500!!
I would use it to finish our tile backsplash for our upstairs bar, new hardware for our doors, new ceiling fan/light fixture for living room and trim molding for upstairs bonus room.
Courtenay says
GIMME THAT $500!!
Wow! This would totally help with our bathroom renovation:-)
Happy Anniversary:-)
Kim J. says
GIMME THAT $500!
I would use it to re-paint our study and install floor to ceiling book shelves to make it like a library. I would have to replace the light fixture in their as well….and add some better reading lights…a rug….my project lists are always endless! :)
Jen in Maryland says
GIMME THAT $500
OMG! I desperately need a new kitchen floor. The white linoeum that isn’t so white anymore is driving me crazy!