***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!***
Thanks to random.org’s trusty randomness, we’ve got our winner and it is… Gretchen B (whose husband is “a mastermind with wood. He can make almost anything, at times he has surprised himself at what he canters up.”). That sounds familiar. Congrats Gretchen!
Sorry this post is a few minutes late (380 pages of book proofing = crazytown). But Happy Almost Father’s Day everyone! To help us celebrate, Home Depot is giving away an $100 man card, er, gift card so one lucky reader gets a fast and easy way to show their handy hubby/dad/uncle/brother/grandpa/neighbor how much they care… or how much they really want them to finish that project. Home Depot’s also throwing in a RYOBI 18V ONE+ Lithium Ion Compact Drill Kit (valued at $150) because no tool collection is complete without a power drill and driver. Plus this one weighs less than three pounds and the battery lasts four times longer than your everyday battery. So guys, I’ll guess we’ll all have to come up with another excuse to take a break from our to-do lists.
- PRIZE: A $100 Home Depot gift card and a RYOBI 18V ONE+ Lithium Ion Compact Drill Kit
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!” and tell us…
- BONUS QUESTION: … what’s the “manliest” quality of the person you’re celebrating this coming weekend. Do you admire your dad’s ability to fix anything? Do you just love seeing the father of your children with a little bit of stubble? Or maybe the way your brother plays with your nieces earns him major guy-points in your book?
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, June 13th at 8pm EST or at 10,000 entries (whichever comes first)
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
- PRIZE SHIPS: The United States (although we do try to wrangle as many international giveaways as possible)
- USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winner will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday as an update to this post. That’s right, come right back here on Thursday for the announcement of our winner. Good luck…
Note: We aren’t paid or perked for hosting these giveaways, we just do ‘em to thank you awesome folks for stopping in. See our Giveaway FAQ page for more info. Pics courtesy of Home Depot.
Marissa C says
Happy Father’s Day!
My husband and father of our 6 month old is currently studying for the boards–he’s been at it non-stop for a month and I’m so proud of him. And I hope we win because we just bought a new house and I’ve got plenty of DIY ready for him when the studying is through…muahaha.
Jill says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!! My dad can fix everything and anything. He is so handy.
Miranda says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
My hubby’s manliest qualities are definitely his DIY skills. Thanks to growing up with a farmer/contractor for a father he can build and fix just about anything!
Ashley G says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
Lindsay says
Happy Father’s Day! :)
Jennifer D. says
“HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!”
I am so fortunate to have a husband that knows how to fix most things around the house, but I think his manliest quality is how he takes care of our newborn son’s needs (i.e. diapering, bathing, feeding, baby talking).
danielle says
Happy Father’s Day!
My hubby will readily tackle any home improvement project – which is amazing because he’s fairly new to the DIY world! So inspiring!
Heather says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
My husband iss the best father in the world!
Denise says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY
The manliest thing about my dad is how gentle he is with my daughter… all of the females in our family actually.
LAURIE says
Happy Father’s Day!! I love that my husband can get so much done around the house when the kids and I aren’t there. Today I came home from my parents and he had the carpets pulled up revealing the 100 year old wood floors! yea! what a guy!
Andrea says
Happy Fathers Day!!! My dad can fix anything, and everything!
Mara says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
What a great give away. One of my fondest childhood memories is watching my Dad help my Mom hang all kinds of art on the wall. He perfected his wall-drilling techniques as well as his patience by endlessly holding frames against the wall and listening to the “Honey, just a little to the left…now down…a little more…right..OK OK STOP! That’s perfect right there. Ok, now, I’m going to hold it and YOU can tell me what you think…” And of course he always said, “It looks great, Dear! Are you sure this is where you want it?” and then the game would start all over! Good times. Happy Father’s Day, Poppy.
Ono says
Happy Father’s Day!
My sheet metal working dad loves musicals! My super handy husband loves Downton Abbey and our son wears a pink cloth diaper. I’m surrounded by men who are comfortable with their level of testosterone :)
Ashley says
“HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!”
My dad will always have a soft spot for me, his baby girl, no matter how old I am :)
Jane Nelson says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! The manliest thing about my hubby is that he constantly amazes me with all of the fix-it stuff he can do on his own. I swear there’s nothing he can’t fix!
Brianne says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
The manliest thing about my dad is that he knows EVERYTHING!
Melissa says
HAPPY FATHERS DAY! My husband has done amazing things to our yard already this year and I know this will help him finish the job!
A.Hansen says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
The manliest thing about my husband is the way he voluntarily gets up in the middle of the night to change diapers and soothe our 4 month old back to sleep.
Heather says
Happy Father’s Day!
Stacy says
Happy Father’s Day!
Pamela Shelley says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
I admire the fact that my son’s father picks up and just tries to be the handy man he wasn’t raised to be. Sometimes the simplest projects take forever, but he never stops figuring out a solution. It’s a great trait and I’m thrilled he’s teaching our son that life lesson.
Michelle says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
Like many other comments, I have confidence that my dad can fix anything! It’s inspiring to watch him take on new projects and he’s taught me with a little ingenuity and the right tools, you can tackle just about anything!
carra says
happy father’s day!!
the manliest thing about my grandfather is that he always owns up to everything. he never take the back door out of any situation! :)
Laura says
Happy Father’s Day!!! I love that my dad is willing to help anyone with any project they’re working on! He is a hard worker and generous with his time and energy!
Jessica Kish says
HAPPY FATHERS’ DAY!!
I’d say the manliest thing about my husband is his love for our son.
Rosemary says
Happy Father’s Day! My dad’s manliest quality – he built my childhood home, and it’s still standing.
Lanelle says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
The manliest thing about my husband is his ability to be equally at home in the kitchen or the workshop.
Alison Stella says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
I love seeing my husband will all 4 of our kids but most especially with our twin girls. They are just 8 months old and he is just AWESOME with them!
Jessica C. says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
My favorite thing is how my dad gets every single gadget as soon as it comes out. I remember when he had a beeper back in the day when only doctors had beepers!!
Lindsey says
Happy Father’s Day!
The manliest thing about my Dad is that he knows that he can fix any problem, and won’t give up until the job is done. I am one lucky daughter! :)
Matt says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! I will be celebrating my father and my father in law, both great guys!
Keri says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!!
My husband is a methodical and precise painter! In college, he worked for his cousin’s painting company and painted million dollar homes. I’m very lucky!
Kristen says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! My dad can fix ANYTHING. Even if it’s not the proper way to fix something…it still gets the job done :)
Sarah says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My dad’s manliest quality is that he can pretty much do anything – he’s my go-to for anything “handyman” related. When he comes to visit we always have something for him to fix so that he can show my husband how to do it!
Lindsay says
Happy Father’s Day!
I love how my hubs takes such amazing care of me & our furbabies.
Sara R. says
Happy Father’s Day! My husband travels a lot and I love seeing our two year old son run into his arms when he gets home! Just melts my heart!
Casey S. says
Happy Father’s Day!!
My dad’s hands are one of the manliest things I know. He’s worked at a sand & gravel plant since he graduated high school. All of those years of hard work shows on his hands. I love it. :)
Heather @ What Does She Do All Day? says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!! I think my husband’s manliest quality is his ability to brew beer, or reach high things off the shelf for me, or maybe it’s his alphaness over the dog.
carisa says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
the manliest thing about my dad is he is quick to buy us girls chocolate when we give him puppy dog eyes ;)
Ali says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
My dad knows how to fix everything. Like, everything. And if he doesn’t, he figures it out. Hence the everything. I think that’s awesome. :)
Kim says
Happy Father’s Day!
My dad is the greatest. I played volleyball from grade school through college. My dad was a teacher and he would open the gym for me, set up the net and spend hours practicing with me. He wasn’t a “sports dad” who forced me to do it. He rearranged his schedule, cancelled time going out with his friends and coworkers so he could be there for me when I asked. He never complained and always made me feel like the time was worth it.
You wanted the manliest thing someone has done for you. Well, my dad is the best. He was always there. He always put me and my siblings first. He showed up every day and let us know we were loved. Nothing is manlier.
Laura Sinnwell says
“HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!”
Dana Haynes says
Happy Father’s Day! Since I’ve gotten married and left home I have been able to realize and appreciate all the sacrifices my dad made to give me the best childhood he could provide!
Amy says
Happy Father’s Day!!
I love that my husband is willing to tackle any DIY project…even IF we should call in the experts!
Cindy O. says
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! My dad can fix anything with a hammer.
Valerie says
“HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
I love that my dad can fix many things!
Tracey says
Happy Father’s Day! My hubby can also help me with any computer issues
Kim says
Happy Fathers Day!!!
this would go to my husband. And he can fix anything in our house… it may not be perfect but he (as am i) are always proud of his work!
Amy says
Happy Father’s Day!!
I love that my dad is clueless when it comes to anything handy…and he’s the first to admit it. But what he lacks in handiness..he makes up for in love!
Jenn K. says
My dad always seems to be able to build anything.