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What Did You Win in March, 2011?

By , About.com GuideApril 1, 2011

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March was a fairly slow month for me in terms of wins, in large part because of sickness/scheduling madness that prevented me from entering sweepstakes on way too many days. Those months where I actually enter every day are SO much better in terms of wins.

But that's not to say that there were no wins to speak of. I won a ton of free song downloads, and also a $5 gift card, from NBA.com's Score with a Song Sweepstakes, which just ended with March. I also won a limited-edition tote bag from Biotrue, my second bag of cough drops from Halls, and, right at the end of the month, my biggest win: a ski getaway for four! That's only the second vacation prize I've ever won, and a very sweet way to end a slow month!

How about you? Did you win anything in March? Large or small, I want to hear about it! Share your prize wins by clicking on the "comment" link below.

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April 1, 2011 at 8:07 am
(1) clhflorida says:

March was a goose egg for me. I have faith. April is going to be awesome.

April 4, 2011 at 6:34 am
(2) Sandra Grauschopf, Guide to Contests says:

Sorry to hear it, Clhflorida, but I love your attitude! Here’s to hoping that April is a record month for wins!

April 1, 2011 at 8:32 am
(3) suzannejc says:

Bio-True tote, $5 Subway card, $25 Walgreen card, Miller Lite t-shirt…

April 4, 2011 at 6:38 am
(4) Sandra Grauschopf, Guide to Contests says:

Way to go, Suzannajc! I hope you’ll enjoy your prizes, and good luck in April as well!

April 1, 2011 at 8:51 am
(5) southflorida321 says:

I won a pair or rihanna tickets on the radio :)

April 4, 2011 at 6:39 am
(6) Sandra Grauschopf, Guide to Contests says:

That sounds like fun, Southflorida321! Did you go to the concert already?

April 1, 2011 at 10:19 am
(7) Mary says:

Lots of little stuff – but yesterday on the last day of the month I got a big win – notification that I won one of 10 bachelorette gift bags from the show the bachelor! ARV $3200. Yay! While it is a little annoying that I have no idea what’s in it (and so worry it won’t be worth the taxes) – - it’s also really FUN that I have no idea what’s in it. I love surprises. I just hope there isn’t something dumb like a $1k bottle of purfume!

I also finally received a big prize from the food network that I won in December – a nice check and 10 cookbooks. That was fun because several of the cookbooks came autographed!

April 4, 2011 at 6:41 am
(8) Sandra Grauschopf, Guide to Contests says:

Wow, what an amazing prize to win on the last day of the month, congratulations! I hope it’s full of good stuff. And if there is a $1K bottle of perfume, maybe you can sell it on eBay.

Congrats on receiving your big Food Network prize as well, it does sound like fun! :)

April 1, 2011 at 10:23 am
(9) Jane Cubelli says:

March was a very slow month. I won a Goya prize pack (have no idea what is in it.), the Biotrue reuseable tote bag, and another bag of Hall’s cough drops. Still, it feels like more because prizes that I won in previous months arrived in the mail. I know I am due for a big win. Just got to keep on plugging away.

April 4, 2011 at 6:48 am
(10) Sandra Grauschopf, Guide to Contests says:

Congratulations on the prizes you won this month, Jane Cubelli, and on the prizes you received from previous months. Here’s to hoping for an even better April!

April 1, 2011 at 11:20 am
(11) suzannejc says:

WOO HOO–Just received a $200 Cole Haan gift card by ceritified mail today (Ghiradelli “Walk A Mile in My Shoes” sweeps)!!! Love it when things just show up that are a total surprise. Good luck eveyone!

April 4, 2011 at 6:57 am
(12) Sandra Grauschopf, Guide to Contests says:

Woohoo, SuzanneJC! What a great start to April! Hope you’ll love your new shoes :)

April 1, 2011 at 11:55 am
(13) Pat says:

Between my husband and myself:

Entries into the Goya Pinata 75K drawing

Bio True Bags [2]

$5 Papa Murphy’s card

Radio Station tickets to Ray Price

Tony’s Pizza [2]

Stouffers Soup & Sandwich combo coupons [2]

The Outdoor Package [trampolline and games] from Sunny D. Yes I did put in 100s of those tedious codes. Funny thing–the prize info said it was a 10′. But they sent me a 12′!! The grandgirls were thrilled. Now all we need is to get rid of the snow we still have on the ground and for the temp to get above 40. Spring doesn’t come easy here.

Good luck to all of us for April.

April 5, 2011 at 1:19 pm
(14) Sandra Grauschopf, Guide to Contests says:

Wow, congratulations, Pat! I bet your grandkids are thrilled with that prize. I loved trampolines when I was younger. Here’s to an April that’s as good or better.

April 1, 2011 at 12:07 pm
(15) Peg says:

Congratulations on the trip win, Sandra! That’s awesome!

March was my best month of the year, and it was ALL instant wins. All small instant wins, even.

Score With A Song really made my month–I got TONS of song downloads (6 new albums worth) and $30 worth of gift certificates for NBAStore.com. On the very last day of the promotion, I won a $20 gift card, which was such a delight. I’ve already bought my sweetie a new red t-shirt with the classic Blazers logo. He’s been wanting an item with these very exact specifications for a long time. Thank you, State Farm!

I also finally started cleaning up with Halls. I won three bags this month, after only winning one bag in all the previous months of the promotion.

I won a Biotrue bag, a Tony’s Pizza, some mugs, and a Suave product coupon. Oh, I also got in the mail a mysterious coupon for a box of Cheerios from a contest I didn’t recognize–so that’s my one non-instant win this month.

Total ARV ~$92. Not GREAT, but definitely not shabby!

April 5, 2011 at 3:56 pm
(16) Sandra Grauschopf, Guide to Contests says:

Thanks for the congratulations, Peg, and congrats to you, too, for all your instant wins! $92 is *definitely* not shabby! Good luck in April, too!

April 1, 2011 at 12:39 pm
(17) jeanneb007 says:

How in the world do you all win so much. I have been entering many sweeps daily and have only won a movie ticket and a small schwanns card in the last few months.

April 5, 2011 at 3:59 pm
(18) Sandra Grauschopf, Guide to Contests says:

Jeanneb007, for me it comes and goes. Some months are great, some months, a couple of instant prizes is all I manage, if that. You might be interested in my article, 10 Reasons Why You’re Not Winning More Sweepstakes (and How to Fix Them), if you haven’t seen it yet.

April 1, 2011 at 1:19 pm
(19) Fran says:

Was I the only person who did not win anything from Biotrue or Tony’s Pizza? lol

$10 Gift Card to NBAStore.com
15% off NBAStore.com
Many song downloads
Stouffers Stuffed Melt and soup dinner
4 tickets to “A Chorus Line” at a local theater from Magyar Bank.

Been doing this since November and waiting for a big win! Congrats to everyone.

April 5, 2011 at 4:00 pm
(20) Sandra Grauschopf, Guide to Contests says:

Congratulations on your wins, Fran! I was lucky with Biotrue, but got nothing but “Sorry” from Tony’s Pizza. So you’re definitely not alone with that one!

April 1, 2011 at 2:17 pm
(21) Barbara says:

More cough drops from Halls! I won’t have to buy cough drops for quite a while, nor will anyone else in my family! :D A Revlon lipstick. And best of all, a Philosophy set of four full-size products!

April 5, 2011 at 4:02 pm
(22) Sandra Grauschopf, Guide to Contests says:

Congratulations on your wins, Barbara! A set of Philosophy products sounds particularly nice to me, too, I hope you’ll enjoy them!

April 1, 2011 at 2:25 pm
(23) cindy says:

Congratulations to all of you. I have not won anything in the two years I have been daily sweeping. Some day I know it will happen. Best of luck to you all in April!

April 5, 2011 at 4:15 pm
(24) Sandra Grauschopf, Guide to Contests says:

Cindy, I hope your big win will come in soon!

April 1, 2011 at 2:45 pm
(25) Jim A says:

Coupons for a free Tuna Pouch in the Starkist Seafood Friday’s sweepstakes and a coupon for a free pizza in the Tony’s 99 Day of More Sweepstakes

April 5, 2011 at 4:17 pm
(26) Sandra Grauschopf, Guide to Contests says:

Congratulations on your wins, Jim A! That Tony’s sweepstakes was elusive for me, so it’s great to see how many others won it!

April 1, 2011 at 3:02 pm
(27) Terri P says:

I won a carhart shirt for my husband some halls coupons 10 in all, but I just can’t seem to get the big stuff what’s up w/ that, I’ll keep trying, its turned into a daily hobby now for me. Congrats to all you winners.

April 1, 2011 at 3:32 pm
(28) Janye7 says:

I had an amazing month! 25 things and countless song downloads. $853 total! It was a blast!

April 1, 2011 at 3:38 pm
(29) ten1942 says:

same as Feb and Jan….Nuttin’ Honey.

April 1, 2011 at 6:06 pm
(30) Dinah B says:

Won a trunk organizer from fix a flat. March was a slow month for me.

April 1, 2011 at 6:43 pm
(31) Chuck says:

I won a childs back pack,lunch box, and a tote bag from Loackers.com. I also won (2) $20 gift certificates at NBA/Scorewithasong. Pretty lucky!

April 1, 2011 at 8:47 pm
(32) Jennifer says:

I won $50 in the Life Fun and Everything Survey Sweepstakes. I also won a Pillsbury Savorings product from Kroger and another bag of drops from Halls.

April 2, 2011 at 10:00 am
(33) Noreen says:

I had a fun month!
WeTV and Slim Fast sweepstakes $111.85 of product
lots of music downloads
Bausch and Lomb-Boitrue reusable tote bag
NBA Sore $10 gift card
Halls Pop A Drop-free bag of Halls
Walgreens “Toss & Turn” sweepstakes $25

April 2, 2011 at 11:16 am
(34) Jeff says:

26 song downloads & I also got a $20 gc for the NBA store on the last day, $25 gc for a local restaurant, more Hall’s, fruit bowls from Dole, 4 tix to our local Spring Arts & Craft Show & various sides from Carl’s Wheel of Awesome. Good luck in April to everyone (esp. Cindy – Don’t give up)!

April 2, 2011 at 8:51 pm
(35) Terri K (@tkharmonic) says:

Well, the first part of the month was very slow and disheartening, but towards the end it turned around.

I won remote control cars from Richard Solo on twitter (thrilled my son)

my second bag of Halls

and the biggest win of my life…the Tour the World with Club Med Sweepstakes, a vacation a year for the next five years!

I have to point out, the very day they notified me of the Club Med win, I was upset because I couldn’t win a Tony’s pizza.

April 3, 2011 at 2:00 pm
(36) Ms Genevieve says:

How Fabulous on the Tour the World/Club Med Sweeps!!!! Congratulations!! One of the best things about this About.com site is seeing the actual Big Winners from some of the more popular/big win sweeps. It gives us all Hope!! :-)

April 2, 2011 at 11:56 pm
(37) Lauren says:

I just started entering sweeps about a month & a half ago and have had decent luck…won some Clinique mascara at first, then some lawn treatment stuff and just found out a couple days ago I won an iPod Nano which is extremely exciting! (ARV $150 plus $100 ticketmaster giftcard so $250 total) I’ve been longing to get one of these new nanos for quite sometime at the apple store :) going forward I really hope I win a trip to Europe this year :)

April 3, 2011 at 2:09 pm
(38) Ms. Genevieve says:

March was a fun month for me! I won something everyday for the first 3 calendar days! It was a streak! LOL

$50 Target GiftCard from @BabyCenter (Twitter Contest)

Family 4 pack tix to World of Wheels from local radio station (670 The Score in Chicago)

4 tix to a play “Jackie and Me” from ChicagoKids.com

Virtual Subway Sandwich costume for Playstation from Subway Footlong Nation Sweeps

Looking forward to Big Wins in April! Congrats to Everyone!!! Every Win Counts! Think Big and Win Big!!

April 3, 2011 at 3:43 pm
(39) Brooke says:

Wow, congrats on the trip Sandra!!
March wasn’t too great for me. I won less than I ever have in a month. I won a Biotrue Tote, but never got a confirmation email, so I’m not counting on receiving it. On the last day of March, I won a $25 gift card to The Body Shop, which made me very happy!!! Good luck to everyone in April!

April 3, 2011 at 6:26 pm
(40) Robert Lee Badzioch says:

I entered the Red Man Snuff contest and won the first round prize of a 60″ Sony Bravia TV with Entertainment System including a Home Theater Chair and a Sony Blu-Ray Disc Player with Home Entetainment System with an ARV of $6955! Can’t wait to get it delivered!

April 4, 2011 at 10:59 am
(41) wendyrc says:

I won a BioTrue tote bag and I must be the only person on earth that didn’t win Halls Cough Drops! lol

April 4, 2011 at 1:55 pm
(42) Angie says:

No, that would be me, I not only did not win any Hall’s but I didn’t win a BioTrue bag either!!! (foot stomping the floor)

April 4, 2011 at 12:14 pm
(43) Cathy says:

Sandra,
Congrats on your trip! I won a lot of small prizes:
Bio-True Bag, Pepsi Max Shirt, Beastly Love Shirt, several Halls cough drops, Jelly Belly jelly beans, Dentyne Gum, Stouffer’s Farmer’s Harvest meal, lots of music downloads and also dinner for ten at Chipotle Mexican Grill…they were all fun to win!

April 4, 2011 at 12:18 pm
(44) Barbara says:

I won a $4000.00 prize from the chamber of commerce in Orange County of California. My husband and I will get 3 nights at a Hilton Hotel in Hunnington Beach. With that comes breakfast, lunch and dinner for 4 on all 3 nights at various restaurants. We get a spa treatment, surf lessons, bike rental, bon fire on the beach, sweat shirts and more. We live in California. Last weekend our son and his wife delivered our first grandchild and they live right next door to Hunnington Beach. What a perfect way to get to see our new baby and have some wonderful evenings out.

April 4, 2011 at 1:07 pm
(45) malcolm Webb says:

I don’t win much and March was a really bad month. I did receive the $100 gift card from BHG won in February, and, I have finalized plans for my trip to Denmark from visit Denmark (won in December) and that’s it. I just keep on sweeping and hoping and dreaming – oh for that big fat check

April 4, 2011 at 2:19 pm
(46) Debby Y says:

I must be the ONLY one who never won Halls cough drops and played hundreds of times! I did win a Blue Ray disc player and a Schwann’s gift card, got my $100 check from a previous month win, and am waiting for the Tony’s pizza. Not too bad!

April 6, 2011 at 1:04 am
(47) Shannon L says:

I think I won the last Tony’s Pizza… and because I won a couple Hulls Cough Drops I can send wendyrc a pack, LOL
My heart started to pound when the UPS truck stopped at my house, only to find out my roommate ordered a new golf club… hee hee. I’m having alot of fun though. This is a great website. Thank you Sandra..

April 7, 2011 at 9:56 am
(48) Beverly O'Ferrall says:

Congratulations Sandra on your big win. I had a fantastic month. I won the $10,000 Dream Bathroom Makeover from Rinnai. Thier representative was a delight to work with. I received the check March 30,and I’m waiting on the tankless hot water heater to be delivered. Again, I want to thank all of the About members who voted for me, and sent me kind messages. What a great group of people we have!!! I still kept sweeping daily. I also won $25. Walgreens gift card from Irish Spring, a Tony’s pizza, 2 bags of Hall’s, and a inFamous 2 game for playstion from Subway. Good luck to all and congrats to all the winners.

April 11, 2011 at 12:21 am
(49) Shari says:

March was a OK month for me, have not been winning anything since last year. I had no luck with the Tony’s pizza nor the Pepsi t-shirt sweepstakes. For March, I won 2 bags of cough drops, BioTrue tote bag, $20 NBA gift code from score with a song and a lot of song downloads from that sweepstakes. That’s about it for me, still waiting to win something big. Hopefully my luck will change. Congrats to all those who won prizes in March and good luck everyone else. Congrats Sandra on your ski trip win, that sounds like it will be lots of fun.

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