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By Claudya

Funny San Francisco Latina Blogger

May 16, 2012 Claudya Martinez

May’s Mission Possible and $100 Lowe’s Gift Card #Giveaway

As a Lowe’s Creative Ideas Network Member, I am being provided with a monthly challenge or Mission Possible and being supplied with a gift card to help me accomplish my mission and I also get to giveaway a Lowe’s gift card to one of my readers.

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May’s Mission Possible, which I chose to accept:

Transform your entry, front yard, or in my case stoop, with some fresh and simple ideas. Show how small changes can maximize curb appeal.

Excellent! My curb was not looking too appealing.

Front-Stoop

Pretty plain and boring, right?

So armed with a Lowe’s $100 gift card I headed to their Garden Center.

Lowe's Garden Center

And just a couple of hours later these lovely clay planters and succulent plants were ready to adorn the entrance of our home.

Potted-Succulents

So adding these plants was a little thing and took very little effort, but we love the difference. They just add a bit of happiness to your day as you are coming and going from our home.

Stoop-After

And just to make sure the place was truly inviting we also got this welcome mat.

Welcome-Mat

Wanna improve your curb appealwith Lowe’s DIY magic? Visit Lowe’s Creative Ideas for inspiration, but before you go enter to win a $100 Lowe’s gift card below. Good luck!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Disclosure: I received a $100 Lowe’s gift card to facilitate this stoop makeover and $100 Lowe’s gift card is being provided to the winner of the giveaway. All statements and opinions are mine.

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Comments

  1. blankTabitha Evans says

    May 16, 2012 at 6:45 am

    I’d LOVE to win =)
    kayleefaith1228@aol.com

    Reply
  2. blankJulie says

    May 16, 2012 at 6:50 am

    I would love to  win 🙂
    thanks

    Reply
  3. blankmami2jcn says

    May 16, 2012 at 7:38 am

    I’d love to win this as a Father’s Day gift for my husband.  I’m entering on the rafflecopter with my Facebook username (Mary Happymommy).  Gracias!

    Reply
  4. blankElena says

    May 16, 2012 at 8:03 am

    I want to win!

    Reply
  5. blankFrau says

    May 16, 2012 at 8:21 am

    Love the pots and mat….easy changes and what a difference….your front door is too nice of a wood…I’m glad you didn’t paint it. Have a wonderful day! 

    Reply
    • blankunknownmami says

      May 16, 2012 at 9:42 am

      I love our front door. We live on an extremely busy street and that door is made out of such thick solid wood that it keeps so much of the noise out. You wouldn’t believe the difference when the door is open.

      Reply
  6. blankAlvaradoFrazier says

    May 16, 2012 at 8:24 am

    I have to get those succulent bowls, just gorgeous. BTW, your before pic of your stoop is so much nicer than my porch. 

    Reply
    • blankunknownmami says

      May 16, 2012 at 9:40 am

      Well, thank you. We can’t put too much stuff out there because it is literally right on the street. Even putting those planters out there required a big discussion with the landlord.

      Reply
  7. blankMissyingling says

    May 16, 2012 at 9:05 am

    i really desire a new lawn mower!
    missyingling@yahoo.com

    Reply
  8. blankPookiecat123 says

    May 16, 2012 at 9:12 am

    I want to win
    Judy S
    pookiecat123 at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  9. blankAshley C says

    May 16, 2012 at 9:49 am

    I would love to win!

    demureprincess7(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply
  10. blankMindy Hernandez says

    May 16, 2012 at 9:50 am

    I would love to win this! My yard needs some serious curb appeal.

    Reply
  11. blankAs Cape Cod Turns says

    May 16, 2012 at 10:12 am

    Love the curb appeal!!! I would love a Lowe’s GC!

    Reply
  12. blankDenisse says

    May 16, 2012 at 10:19 am

    I want to win!! 🙂
    denisse(at)ahorrosparamama.com

    Reply
  13. blankkelly d says

    May 16, 2012 at 10:34 am

    I want to win. Thanks!
    KellywcuATyahooDOTcom

    Reply
  14. blankJessieC says

    May 16, 2012 at 10:35 am

    I’d love to win. Thank you for the chance.

    Reply
  15. blankmandy83 says

    May 16, 2012 at 11:58 am

    I really want to win!
    Amanda S

    Reply
  16. blankMe and the Mexican says

    May 16, 2012 at 12:07 pm

    I love the clay pots with the succulents!  They look great.  I’d love to win because my front porch and back porch need some major sprucing up!

    Reply
  17. blankangelshrout says

    May 16, 2012 at 12:14 pm

    OK I have a front porch and a side yard that could still use some loving from Lowe’s my favorite place to go for all my outdoor stuff. 

    Reply
  18. blankElliebunny says

    May 16, 2012 at 1:02 pm

    guess what? i want to win!

    Reply
  19. blankcourtney b says

    May 16, 2012 at 3:33 pm

    i want to win!!!

    Reply
  20. blankKimberly Bauer says

    May 16, 2012 at 3:33 pm

    I WANT TO WIN !!!!

    Reply
  21. blankTabathia B says

    May 16, 2012 at 3:35 pm

    I would love to win
    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

    Reply
  22. blankAshley says

    May 16, 2012 at 3:38 pm

    I’d love to win so I can paint my sons bedroom! thanks so much!
    ashleygatewood1(AT)gmail.com

    Reply
  23. blankHeidi says

    May 16, 2012 at 3:38 pm

    I hope no one steals your new planters. They’re super-cute!

    Reply
    • blankHRM says

      May 16, 2012 at 3:39 pm

      I didn’t say I want to win, but I do!!

      Reply
    • blankunknownmami says

      May 16, 2012 at 3:45 pm

      You and me both. They are a bit on the heavy side so I’m hoping that is enough of a deterrent. We did have this cool potted tree on the actual sidewalk and attached to the bars on our windows with wire so no one would think we were trying to “get rid of it” and someone took it. That thing weighed at least 50 pounds. Very fit horticulture loving thief.

      Reply
  24. blankPjames330 says

    May 16, 2012 at 4:02 pm

    I want to win this-you should see my yard!

    Reply
  25. blankLilnursejen says

    May 16, 2012 at 4:38 pm

    We need to do some remodeling-I would love to win.

    Jennifer Marie

    lilnursejen at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  26. blankWeatherAnchorMama says

    May 16, 2012 at 5:06 pm

    Would love to win!

    Reply
  27. blankTim Mohd-Ali says

    May 16, 2012 at 7:02 pm

    I love the welcoming pot of nature’s cutest plants! We have re-done our front yard last year and after a year of healthy growth, they make me glad I can now welcome guests proudly thru my front yard 🙂
    -Mama Tim-

    Reply
  28. blankLori Vann says

    May 16, 2012 at 7:12 pm

    I would love to win!  vannfamily4@gmail.com

    Reply
  29. blankJustine McD. says

    May 16, 2012 at 9:54 pm

    I want to win! We need a grill!!

    Reply
  30. blankChris H says

    May 16, 2012 at 9:56 pm

    Your front door stoop looks so nice now… well done!
    I hope no one decided to steal your pretty planters.

    Reply
  31. blankMichelle H. says

    May 17, 2012 at 1:00 am

    Oh boy…I want to win…BAD!  I totally need to do serious damage in their outdoor department.
    (Michelle H.)

    Reply
  32. blanknicole l. says

    May 17, 2012 at 4:35 am

    I would love to win. I want some windchimes for the front porch.

    Reply
  33. blankHarmony Burmeister says

    May 17, 2012 at 6:32 am

    We need some repairs around the house

    Reply
  34. blankPeter says

    May 17, 2012 at 7:09 am

    I would like to win. We could use it towards some touch-ups around here.

    Reply
  35. blankalliana says

    May 17, 2012 at 9:46 am

    I want to win, need supplies for painting the exterior and the living room
    alliana88m AT yahoo DOT com

    Reply
  36. blankAahaft says

    May 17, 2012 at 12:05 pm

    I want to win theres always a project to do in my apt

    Reply
  37. blankSerena Powell says

    May 17, 2012 at 2:22 pm

    I would love to win. My birthday is actually the 30th so this would make a great gift.

    Reply
  38. blankcara says

    May 17, 2012 at 2:36 pm

    I wanna win!!!

    cara

    Reply
  39. blankMama Zen says

    May 17, 2012 at 3:49 pm

    I would love to win this!

    Reply
  40. blankMichellealannah says

    May 17, 2012 at 3:58 pm

    I want to win. We spend a lot of money at Lowes.

    Reply
  41. blankCarrie says

    May 17, 2012 at 5:29 pm

    We’ve got a tiny back patio that could definitely use a face left from Lowes.

    Reply
  42. blankBetsy Hoff says

    May 17, 2012 at 6:17 pm

    I have to admit! I’d love to win!

    Reply
  43. blankGuest says

    May 17, 2012 at 6:20 pm

    i would love to win this for my grandpa!

    Reply
  44. blankanna pry says

    May 17, 2012 at 7:02 pm

    I want to win!

    Reply
  45. blankCarly says

    May 17, 2012 at 7:50 pm

    I want to win.

    Reply
  46. blankLynn says

    May 17, 2012 at 9:43 pm

    I’d love to win because I’m starting a garden and this gift card would help me make it bigger!

    Reply
  47. blankJDgrandma says

    May 17, 2012 at 10:23 pm

    I want to win.
    SamneneD@aol.com

    Reply
  48. blankAisha says

    May 17, 2012 at 11:13 pm

    I am excited to win! 😀 

    Reply
  49. blankKim says

    May 17, 2012 at 11:40 pm

    I definitely would love to win this!! Thanks for the chance!

    Reply
  50. blankJeff M says

    May 18, 2012 at 11:43 am

    I would love to win!

    Reply
  51. blankEllen Beck says

    May 18, 2012 at 4:08 pm

    I would LOVE to win I need a rototiller
    tannawings at gmail dot com

    Reply
  52. blankMichelle says

    May 18, 2012 at 4:18 pm

    I would love to win because I need to buy some things to spruce up my backyard

    Reply
  53. blankJan at A Life Remodeled says

    May 18, 2012 at 6:14 pm

    Love your website and am so envious that you get to be a Lowes network member – lucky! I’m trying to save enough to redo my family bathroom and every penny would help, so this gift card would be put to good use! Thanks for the chance to win.

    Reply
  54. blankKatie says

    May 18, 2012 at 7:27 pm

    I would love to win this.  I always need something from Lowe’s!

    Reply
  55. blankCourtney says

    May 18, 2012 at 7:30 pm

    I would love some nice planters

    Reply
  56. blankKelly Mistry says

    May 18, 2012 at 9:25 pm

    I would love to win!   I have some gardening to do!!

    mistry dot kelly at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  57. blankJessica Williams says

    May 18, 2012 at 9:26 pm

    I would use this gift card towards a new front door. We bought a fixer upper, and need all the help we can get!!! Thanks so much for this opportunity!

    Reply
  58. blankRachel Ramey says

    May 19, 2012 at 12:19 am

    Our curb is way worse. lol  I would love to win!

    Reply
  59. blankLaura J says

    May 19, 2012 at 12:22 am

    I would love to win!  I would love to do some painting in our home…but keep putting it off. this would give me nudge to get started with it!  LOL
    landfjacobson @ charter.net

    Reply
  60. blankAmy Brewer says

    May 19, 2012 at 3:24 am

    I not only want to win I would love to win
    Amy Brewer
     brewerchickey78@yahoo.com

    Reply
  61. blankSla51 says

    May 19, 2012 at 3:51 am

    We are in the midst of building a small barn to house my sewing room on the first floor and storage on the 2nd floor, as we must now take my mother in our home due to her frailness at 86.  We are converting my large sewing room for her digs, and so any extra gift cards to a DIY shop, like Lowes, would be VERY well put to use!!

    Reply
  62. blankTina Rath says

    May 19, 2012 at 4:16 am

    I want to win because I love Lowes! I have bought so much from them that the employees at the store nearest to me know me by name.

    Reply
  63. blankA Haun says

    May 19, 2012 at 4:50 am

    I would love to win.

    Reply
  64. blankLindy Rabenstine says

    May 19, 2012 at 5:37 am

    Beautiful planters and welcome mat.  I’d really LOVE to win!!! Thanks for the chance!

    Reply
  65. blankThe Pinterest Project says

    May 19, 2012 at 5:37 am

    i would love to win and get some curb appeal going for our house!

    Reply
  66. blankSamantha C. says

    May 19, 2012 at 7:04 am

    I would love to win this!

    Reply
  67. blankSunnie says

    May 19, 2012 at 8:26 am

    Id like to win, I need a new kitchen faucet big time!

    Reply
  68. blankHostess says

    May 19, 2012 at 8:48 am

    Thanks for a chance to win—i’d love to!

    Reply
  69. blankKim says

    May 19, 2012 at 9:09 am

    I would love to win. Thanks.

    Reply
  70. blankMeghan says

    May 19, 2012 at 9:22 am

    I’d love to win!!!  Thank you for the chance.

    Reply
  71. blanksomeluckydog says

    May 19, 2012 at 10:30 am

    I’d love to win this for my sweet hubby!

    Reply
  72. blankRhonda Grisham says

    May 19, 2012 at 11:00 am

    I wanna win!!!

    Reply
  73. blankkatherine d says

    May 19, 2012 at 12:09 pm

    i want to win so that I can use the card to repaint my bedroom

    Reply
  74. blankTian Hapsari says

    May 19, 2012 at 1:51 pm

    I would love to win.

    Reply
  75. blankRonalee says

    May 19, 2012 at 2:06 pm

    I would love to win 

    thank you for the chance

    ronaleeduncan{at}aol{dot}com

    Reply
  76. blankAlissa A says

    May 19, 2012 at 6:09 pm

    I want to win! captainliss40(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply
  77. blanksarahcool says

    May 19, 2012 at 6:09 pm

    i really really wanna win!!!!

    Reply
  78. blankSabrina @ Neverland Nook says

    May 19, 2012 at 6:12 pm

    Yay! I want to win

    Reply
  79. blankFaythe @ GrammyMousetails says

    May 19, 2012 at 7:05 pm

    Of course I want to win!  I have tons of work to do inside & out at my place.

    Reply
  80. blankAbby B. says

    May 19, 2012 at 9:59 pm

    I really really want to win! 🙂

    Reply
  81. blankJemille says

    May 20, 2012 at 9:20 am

    Yes I want to win and thank you!

    Reply
  82. blankMarcela says

    May 20, 2012 at 9:55 am

    Great job. Succulents are so fancy yet so simple to take care of. 
    I am so behind on my veggie garden…I need to get into Lowes….

    Reply
  83. blankCjkraft89 says

    May 20, 2012 at 10:52 am

    I would love to win!  I want to build a retaining wall so i can have a raised garden!

    Reply
  84. blankHeartnsoulcooking says

    May 20, 2012 at 12:50 pm

    I would LOVE to WIN!!!

    Reply
  85. blankJason says

    May 20, 2012 at 2:03 pm

    I’d love to win.

    Reply
  86. blankClaudia says

    May 20, 2012 at 4:50 pm

    I want to win!

    Thank you!
     

    Reply
  87. blankTegan Love says

    May 20, 2012 at 5:21 pm

    I really really want to win!

    Reply
  88. blankTina Louise says

    May 20, 2012 at 5:41 pm

    I want to win. I really really really want to win. thanks
    btjfarnham at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  89. blankJeannine S says

    May 20, 2012 at 5:48 pm

    love to win

    Reply
  90. blankpinky sade says

    May 20, 2012 at 9:01 pm

    I want to win please!

    Reply
  91. blankMarie Howard says

    May 20, 2012 at 10:08 pm

    i would be thrilled♥ to win
    thank you

    Reply
  92. blankTaylormarves says

    May 20, 2012 at 10:20 pm

    i want to win!!!!
    taylormarves atgmail dot com

    Reply
  93. blankDeanna G. says

    May 21, 2012 at 3:13 am

    I want to win! 🙂

    Reply
  94. blankAnn K. says

    May 21, 2012 at 7:59 am

    I want to win!

    Reply
  95. blankDanielle Meek says

    May 21, 2012 at 10:46 am

    I’d love to win!

    Reply
  96. blankJoanne Munk Bayles says

    May 21, 2012 at 1:30 pm

    I want to win!

    Reply
  97. blankLynnette says

    May 21, 2012 at 3:01 pm

    Ohhh nice! I have some household projects on the list . . . would love to win!

    Reply
  98. blankTim Lintz says

    May 21, 2012 at 3:19 pm

    I want to win. I am a regular shopper at Lowes.

    Reply
  99. blankWendy Thompson says

    May 21, 2012 at 5:05 pm

    I want to win so I can buy purple flowers for my bedroom balcony in tribute and memory of my daughter. (Wendy T on rafflecopter)

    Reply
  100. blankMary Alice Gibbons says

    May 21, 2012 at 6:51 pm

    I would LOVE to win!!

    Reply
  101. blankPatricia Wojnar Crowley says

    May 21, 2012 at 8:00 pm

    I REALLY want to win!!!!!

    Reply
  102. blankDavid Lintz says

    May 21, 2012 at 9:32 pm

    I want to win because my wife wants a bunch of strawberry plants and I am hesitant to buy them because of her “brown thumb”. 

    Reply
  103. blankPatty says

    May 22, 2012 at 3:34 am

    Yes, I’d love to win for my son who is trying to repair his garage roof:)
    Thank you for this chance!

    higginspl[at]hotmail[dot]com

    Reply
  104. blankKatharine Swanson-Devinney says

    May 22, 2012 at 4:27 am

    I’d love a $100 gift card to Lowes for flowers for my porch area and backyard.  I like what you did with the planters.  Very colorful!!!

    Reply
  105. blankKatecontestgirl says

    May 22, 2012 at 5:40 am

    I wold love to win could use towards a new front door.
    kate contest girl @ gmail . com 

    Reply
  106. blankDanielle says

    May 22, 2012 at 5:44 am

    I’d love to win!

    Reply
  107. blankabdoggett says

    May 22, 2012 at 6:42 am

    I want to win!

    Reply
  108. blankMary Somerville says

    May 22, 2012 at 9:15 am

    I want to win!

    Reply
  109. blankTeressa oliver says

    May 22, 2012 at 9:16 am

    I want to win thanks for the giveaway i am a new follower

    Reply
  110. blankStacey B says

    May 22, 2012 at 9:36 am

    I’d love to win this so we can finally paint our living room

    Reply
  111. blankStacey B says

    May 22, 2012 at 9:36 am

    subribed v ia rss through google reader – stacey0711n at gmail dot com

    Reply
  112. blankjohn mains says

    May 22, 2012 at 10:36 am

    i want to win

    Reply
  113. blankKristie says

    May 22, 2012 at 11:20 am

    This would be great to win!  Thank you for the chance! 🙂

    Reply
  114. blankLo says

    May 22, 2012 at 11:36 am

    I would love to win.

    Reply
  115. blankShelby Roberts says

    May 22, 2012 at 12:25 pm

    I want to WIN!

    Reply
  116. blankewhatley says

    May 22, 2012 at 1:14 pm

    I love Lowe’s and would love to win this.

    Reply
  117. blankjuzilda junus says

    May 22, 2012 at 6:34 pm

    i want to win badly 🙂
    illyjunus@gmail.com

    Reply
  118. blankKatie Rose says

    May 22, 2012 at 8:11 pm

    I want to win!

    kathrynrose12 at hotmail dot com

    Reply
  119. blankEmily Reviews says

    May 23, 2012 at 1:44 am

    i’d like to win because we can always find ways to improve our home which means we can always find smoething to buy at lowes 🙂 littleheathen9109 @ yah00 d0t c0m

    Reply
  120. blankRedrobin1911 says

    May 23, 2012 at 3:16 am

     I really want to win – I could use some lovely hanging baskets for my porch and some new accessories.

    Reply
  121. blankLana Bradstream says

    May 23, 2012 at 4:59 am

    Oh, I definitely want to win!

    Reply
  122. blankHappy M says

    May 23, 2012 at 8:38 am

    I want to win

    Reply
  123. blankCarli says

    May 23, 2012 at 8:55 am

    I so want to win!!!!

    Reply
  124. blankBrittany B says

    May 23, 2012 at 8:59 am

    I would love to win! We have lots of projects to get done around the house!!
    b_burmester@hotmail:disqus(dot)com
    Thanks for the giveaway

    Reply
  125. blankKaye says

    May 23, 2012 at 10:32 am

     I’d love to win so we can “spend” some found money on a new doormat and some flowers for hanging baskets. =)   mrsnespy at hotmail

    Reply
  126. blankCeleste says

    May 23, 2012 at 10:52 am

    Yes! I want to win!

    Reply
  127. blankAmy says

    May 23, 2012 at 2:06 pm

    I’d love to win! Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  128. blankDorothy Sandman says

    May 23, 2012 at 2:26 pm

    I love Lowes!

    Reply
  129. blankBirdie Skolfield says

    May 23, 2012 at 4:12 pm

    I want to win !!!!! 

    Reply
  130. blankjeccica simpson says

    May 23, 2012 at 4:20 pm

    I would love to win, and give this to my hubby for Fathers Day so he can add to his collection of tools!

    @jessa1130:disqus jeccica simpson
     

    Reply
  131. blankJill says

    May 23, 2012 at 4:28 pm

    It would be Awesome to Win this Gift Card!  We are in the midst of a few DIY projects around our home and this would come in mighty handy!

    Reply
  132. blankOlga G says

    May 23, 2012 at 4:36 pm

    thank you!

    Reply
  133. blankKendraco22 says

    May 23, 2012 at 4:51 pm

    This would be great to have
    Thanks

    Reply
  134. blankRochel S says

    May 23, 2012 at 6:16 pm

    Would LOVE to win! Thanks for the chance!

    Reply
  135. blankLeah Baird says

    May 23, 2012 at 7:08 pm

    I want to win.

    Reply
  136. blankVictoria R says

    May 23, 2012 at 7:16 pm

    i want to redo my bathroom and was just at lowe’s looking at paint! this would be amazing!

    Reply

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