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Cheeses of France's Sweepstakes Gives Away a $5,000 Napa Valley Vacation

Saturday November 14, 2009
Enter the Napa Valley Escape Sweepstakes from Cheeses of France for your chance to win a $5,000 California vacation.

The grand-prize winner will receive a trip for two people to Napa Valley, CA. While there, the winner will enjoy a four-course dinner, a private cooking class from a Culinary Institute of America Pro Chef Instructor at the magnificent Greystone campus, and a choice of sightseeing tours, for a prize worth about $5,000.

Entry into the Napa Valley Escape Sweepstakes is open to US residents aged 18 and above. Enter once before December 31, 2009.

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Win 1 of 4 New Cars in CBS' Sweepstakes

Saturday November 14, 2009
CBS is giving you the chance to win one of four new vehicles in their Amplify Your Journey Sweepstakes.

Each of the four grand-prize winners will receive a 2010 Dodge Journey SXT, a prize worth nearly $25,000.

In addition, ten winners per day will receive their choice of an Apple iPod Nano, the Rock Band video game, or Bose headphones, a prize worth $150.

Entry into the Amplify Your Journey Sweepstakes is open to US residents aged 18 and above. Enter once before December 2, 2009.

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See the Thanksgiving Day Parade Live with Macy's Contest

Saturday November 14, 2009
Tell Macy's why you believe in the holiday spirit, and you could win a trip to see Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade or other prizes in the Believe Contest and Sweepstakes.

To enter, submit either an essay of 1,000 characters or less or a video of 60 seconds or less describing why you believe in the magic of the holiday season.

One grand-prize winner will be chosen in each category, essay and video. The grand-prize winners will each receive a trip for two to New York City for the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade including a $1,000 Macy's shopping spree.

When you vote for which entry should win, you'll also get a chance to win a random-draw sweepstakes prize of a $1,000 Macy's shopping spree.

Entry into the Believe Contest and Sweepstakes is open to US residents aged 18 and above. Enter daily through December 11, 2009.

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Win Laptops, iPods, and More in Journey's Sweepstakes

Saturday November 14, 2009
Journeys is giving you the chance to win dozens of electronics prizes in their Onitsuka Tiger Holiday Sweepstakes.

Five grand-prize winners will each receive a MacBook Air 1.86GHz computer worth about $1,500. Ten first-prize winners will receive an iPod, $100 worth of songs to go with it, and other accessories for a prize worth about $300. 175 more winners will receive iPod ear buds, digital cameras, or iTunes gift cards.

Entry into the Onitsuka Tiger Holiday Sweepstakes is open to US residents aged 18 and above. Enter once before December 31, 2009.

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Look Great for the Holidays with Pevonia's Sweepstakes

Friday November 13, 2009
If you'd like to wow your friends and family members this holiday season, or be the best-dressed employee at this year's holiday party, enter the Holiday Affair Shopping Spree Sweepstakes from Pevonia Botanica.

The grand-prize winner will receive a $2,500 Pevonia Botanica luxury skincare collection and a $500 Nicole Miller designer dress, a prize worth $3,000.

Entry into the Holiday Affair Shopping Spree Sweepstakes is open to US residents aged 18 and above. Enter daily through November 30, 2009.

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Visit the Sets of 2 Spooky Shows in GMC's Sweepstakes

Friday November 13, 2009
GMC is giving you the chance to go to California and visit the sets of two spooky Friday night shows in their Get in the Spirit of Friday Sweepstakes.

The grand-prize winner will receive a trip to Los Angeles including a visit to the sets of Medium and Ghost Whisperer. The trip is worth about $3,000.

In addition, 100 more winners will receive autographed copies of books by the people who inspired the two series. 50 winners will receive "When Ghosts Speak" by author Mary Ann Winkowski, while 50 more will receive "We Are Their Heaven - Why the Dead Never Leave Us" By author Allison DuBois.

Entry into the Get in the Spirit of Friday Sweepstakes is open to US residents aged 18 and above. Enter once before December 14, 2009.

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Win Mortgage Payments for a Year from Dominion's Sweepstakes

Friday November 13, 2009
Dominion Foreclosure Consulting Services is offering a year's worth of free mortgage payments in their American Dream Sweepstakes.

The grand-prize winner will receive a mortgage payment of up to $3,000 a month paid directly toward the winner's mortgage. The prize is worth about $36,000.

Entry is open to US residents (void in FL, NY, and RI) who own a home or condo and who are aged 18 and above. Enter once before December 22, 2009.

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More Sweepstakes Will Be Open to Puerto Rico by November's End

Friday November 13, 2009
Changes in Puerto Rico sweepstakes law will go into effect on November 27th, 2009 that will ease the restrictions that prevented many companies from allowing Puerto Rican residents from entering their sweepstakes.

According to legal services company, Martindale.com's article, Puerto Rico Revises Sweepstakes Regulations, the new changes in legislation will eliminate the requirement that sweepstakes rules be offered in Spanish, allow abbreviated rules to be included on packaging and marketing materials instead of demanding that the full rules be included every time the sweepstakes is advertised, clear up ambiguities about what is considered to be illegal consideration, and make the requirements about publicizing the winners easier to follow.

The changes make Puerto Rican sweepstakes law more similar to general sweepstakes law in the United States. This means that it will be less difficult for companies to include Puerto Rican residents in their sweepstakes, although some companies may still choose to exclude Puerto Rico from their eligibility list.

The announcement was made by Puerto Rico's Secretary of the Department of Consumer Affairs, Luis G. Rivera Marín. According to LegalBytes' article, Puerto Rico Revises Regulations: Good Odds for More Promotions, Marin said:

"For many years our laws made it impossible for companies to conduct national sweepstakes here, and consequently we have been excluded from the opportunity to take part in these potentially valuable promotions. We enter a new chapter now whereby our law adequately protects consumers without locking ourselves out of perfectly legitimate sweepstakes."

If you're interested, you can read the full text of Puerto Rico's Department of Consumer Affairs Sweepstakes Laws for more information about sweepstakes restrictions and requirements in Puerto Rico.

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Visit Habitat's Headquarters with Zumiez's Sweepstakes

Friday November 13, 2009
Habitat is a manufacturer of skateboard decks, apparel, and wheels, and if you enter Zumiez's Win a Trip to Habitat's Headquarters Sweepstakes, you could win a trip to see how they produce their boards.

The grand-prize winner will receive a trip to Habitat's Headquarters in Dayton, OH to meet the creators of Habitat. The trip includes airfare, hotel, ground transportation, a $500 shopping spree, a private skate session with Stefan Janoski, Silas Baxter-Neal, and Guru Khalsa at The Plaza, and a $500 Zumiez gift card. The trip is worth about $3,000.

In addition, four weekly winners will each receive a Habitat deck and a selection of skateboarding gear and apparel. The prize is worth about $500.

Entry into the Win a Trip to Habitat's Headquarters Sweepstakes is open to US residents of all ages, but entrants under the age of majority must have their parents' permission to enter. Enter daily through November 30, 2009.

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NBC's Sweepstakes Gives You 5 Chances to Win New Cars

Thursday November 12, 2009
NBC is giving you the chance to win not one, but five new vehicles in their New Nissan Altima Watch To Win Sweepstakes.

Every day from November 9 - November 13th, a winner will be chosen to receive a 2010 Altima S with SL Package and floor mats, a prize worth over $21,000. From November 14th - November 20th, another winner will be drawn to receive an Altima.

In addition, a bonus prize winner will receive $200 worth of NBC merchandise, which may include a t-shirt, a hat, a key ring, or DVD.

When you enter, you'll be asked trivia questions about the NBC show that airs at 9 PM, but the answer does not have to be correct for your entry to be accepted.

Entry is open to residents of the contiguous US aged 18 and above. Enter daily through November 20, 2009.

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Have the Perfect Thanksgiving at Home with Real Simple's Sweepstakes

Thursday November 12, 2009
Real Simple is giving you the chance to make your home look perfect for Thanksgiving this year in their Williams-Sonoma Perfect Thanksgiving Sweepstakes.

The grand-prize winner will receive a $5,000 Williams-Sonoma gift card, which he or she could use to buy cookware that can help you cook the perfect meal, servingware that could make your meal look picture perfect, home decor, and much more.

Entry into the Williams-Sonoma Perfect Thanksgiving Sweepstakes is open to US residents aged 21 and above. Enter daily through November 16, 2009.

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Be 1 of 30 to Win a Clean House in Merry Maids' Sweepstakes

Thursday November 12, 2009
Merry Maids is giving away free housecleaning services to 30 lucky people in the Cleanaphoria Sweepstakes.

Each of the 30 lucky winners will receive a Merry Maids individual House cleaning worth about $300. 15 winners will be chosen in each of two drawings, which run from November 1 - November 15 and from November 16 - November 30.

Entry into the Cleanaphoria Sweepstakes is open to US residents aged 18 and above. Enter daily through November 30, 2009.

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American Airlines' Sweepstakes Could Help You Win a Luxury Trip to LA

Thursday November 12, 2009
American Airlines is giving you the chance to win a luxury trip to Los Angeles in their Find Yourself Up in the Air Auction and Sweepstakes.

To enter, watch a trailer for the upcoming movie Up in the Air. You must be an American Airlines AAdvantage member to enter, but you can join for free online.

The grand-prize winner will receive an elite travel package for 2 to Los Angeles including 260,000 AAdvantage miles, a 3-night stay at the Beverly Hilton, a Hertz rental car, a Paramount Studios VIP Tour, a Travelpro Platinum luggage set, and a VIP dining experience. The prize is worth over $11,000.

Entry into the Find Yourself Up in the Air Sweepstakes is open to residents of the contiguous US aged 18 and above. Enter once before January 5, 2010.

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Meet the Star of "RuPaul's Drag Race" in Vegas with MTV's Sweepstakes

Thursday November 12, 2009
Enter MTV's What's Your Excuse Sweepstakes and you could win a trip to Las Vegas to meet the star of RuPaul's Drag Race.

The grand-prize winner will receive a trip for two people to Las Vegas to meet with Shannel, star of season 1 of "RuPaul's Drag Race." The trip is worth about $1,750.

Entry into the What's Your Excuse Sweepstakes is open to residents of the contiguous US aged 21 and above. Enter daily through November 30, 2009.

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GAC's Sweepstakes Gives You a Chance to Win Cash and a Concert

Thursday November 12, 2009
Enter GAC's Top 50 Videos of 2009 Sweepstakes for your chance to win cash and a trip to Florida for a concert.

The grand-prize winner will receive a trip for two to Pensacola, Florida to attend a Martina McBride concert. On top of that already-nice prize, the winner will also receive $2,500 cash.

Entry into the Top 50 Videos of 2009 Sweepstakes is open to US residents aged 21 and above. Enter daily through December 14, 2009.

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Hilton's Sweepstakes Gives Away Two $40,000 Olympic Vacations and More

Wednesday November 11, 2009
Hilton is giving you the chance to win one of two huge trips to the Olympic Games and other prizes in their Official Guest of Team USA Sweepstakes.

Two grand-prize winners will each receive trips to the Vancouver Winter Olympics worth about $40,000 each. Other winners will also receive fitness memberships, roundtrip air tickets, Hilton luxury robes, and more.

You can enter by making a Hilton reservation, entering by email, or entering by postal mail, so don't be surprised if you don't see an entry form on the sweepstakes link.

Entry into the Official Guest of Team USA Sweepstakes is open to US residents above the age of majority. Enter once before December 31, 2009.

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Shake Off the Winter Blues with a Free Orlando Vacation from Orlando Info's Sweepstakes

Wednesday November 11, 2009
Orlando Info is giving you the chance to shake the winter blues with a trip to sunny Orlando in their Win a Smile-Filled Orlando Vacation Sweepstakes.

The grand-prize winner will receive a trip for four people to Orlando, Florida including a stay at Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, tickets to winner's choice of Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, or SeaWorld Orlando, and a Stan Kelley Photography private family portrait sessions. The prize is worth nearly $4,500.

Entry into the Smile-Filled Orlando Vacation Sweepstakes is open to residents of the US and Canada (void in Quebec) aged 21 and above. Enter daily through January 31, 2010.

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Enter to Win $4,000 from Fandango's Sweepstakes

Wednesday November 11, 2009
Fandango is promoting the movie Old Dogs, a comedy starring Robin Williams and John Travolta, with the chance to win a big Visa gift card in their Old Dogs Sweepstakes.

The grand-prize winner will receive a $4,000 Visa gift card, which you can spend however you please.

Entry into the Old Dogs Sweepstakes is open to US residents (void in RI) aged 18 and above. Enter once before November 30, 2009.

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Good Housekeeping's Sweepstakes Gives Away $10,000 in Home Comfort

Wednesday November 11, 2009
Good Housekeeping's Lennox Seal Deals Giveaway Sweepstakes is giving away a $10,000 prize that could help you make your home much more comfortable.

The grand prize is a Lennox home comfort system which may include cooling, heating, and/or IAQ products, delivery and installation, a prize worth $10,000.

Be careful when entering this sweepstakes, however. As I wrote in my post, Be Very Careful When Entering Hearst Magazine Sweepstakes, some people have reported being unwillingly subscribed to magazines after entering. That post will also give you tips on how to unsubscribe, if that happens to you.

Entry into the Lennox Seal Deals Giveaway Sweepstakes is open to US residents above the age of majority. Enter once before December 31, 2009.

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Sony's Sweepstakes Gives Away 2,012 Music Downloads

Wednesday November 11, 2009
Sony is promoting their movie 2012 with the chance to win 2,12 of your favorite songs in their 2012 Music Playlist Sweepstakes.

To enter, pick between 3 and 12 songs from a list on the website to make a playlist for the 2012 movie.

The grand-prize winner will receive their choice of up to 2,012 iTunes songs, awarded in the form of iTunes Gift Cards totaling $3,000.

Entry into the 2012 Music Playlist Sweepstakes is open to US residents (void in Maine) aged 13 and above. Enter daily through November 13, 2009.

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Win a Trip to Las Vegas for the NASCAR Awards Ceremony

Wednesday November 11, 2009
Texas Motor Speedway is giving you the chance to win a trip to attend the NASCAR Awards Ceremony that's going to be held at the Wynn Las Vegas, in their Dickies 500 NASCAR Awards Ceremony Sweepstakes.

The grand-prize winner will receive a trip to Las Vegas for a VIP Experience package for him- or herself and a guest, including airfare, hotel, $300 spending cash, and 2 tickets to the NASCAR Awards Ceremony. The prize is worth nearly $3,000.

Entry into the Dickies 500 NASCAR Awards Ceremony Sweepstakes is open to US residents aged 18 and above. Enter once before November 16, 2009.

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AMC's Sweepstakes Gives You a Chance to Win The Prisoner's Car

Tuesday November 10, 2009
AMC is giving you the chance to win the car used in the 2008 remake of the television series The Prisoner in The Great Escape Sweepstakes.

The grand-prize winner will receive a 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI used on the African set of the 2008 remake of The Prisoner including sales tax, registration and transfer fees. The prize is worth about $33,880.

In addition, ten first-prize winners will each receive a copy of The Prisoner DVD original series, The Prisoner DVD AMC version, and poster, a prize worth about $170.

Entry into The Great Escape Sweepstakes is open to residents of the contiguous US aged 21 and above. Enter daily through December 6, 2009.

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Enter to Win Luscious Bath Products in Philosophy's Sweepstakes

Tuesday November 10, 2009
Philosophy is giving you the chance to win a shopping spree or instant prizes in their Gingerbread Man Instant Win Game and Sweepstakes.

The grand-prize winner will receive a $2,500 Philosophy shopping spree. Instant winners will receive various Philosophy products like an Amazing Grace On-The-Go travel fragrance set, a Cookie Exchange gift set and a variety of cookies, a Happy Holidays Classics Trio gift set and old fashion eggnog, candy canes and a gingerbread man, and more.

Entry into the Gingerbread Man Instant Win Sweepstakes is open to US residents aged 18 and above. Enter daily through December 17, 2009.

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TLC's Sweepstakes Gives Away $5,000 in Flooring

Tuesday November 10, 2009
New floors can make a dramatic difference in your home, transforming a ho-hum room into a place where you really enjoy spending time. And if you enter TLC's Lumber Liquidators Fall Flooring Giveaway Sweepstakes, you could win $5,000 in free flooring.

The grand-prize winner will receive a $5,000 gift certificate for Lumber Liquidators, which you can use to choose the perfect hardwood flooring for your home.

Entry into the Lumber Liquidators Fall Flooring Giveaway Sweepstakes is open to US residents aged 18 and above. Enter daily through November 18, 2009.

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Enter to Win a Trip to a Dew Tour Event, Sports Gear, and More in Totino's Sweepstakes

Tuesday November 10, 2009
Every year since 2005, Mountain Dew has sponsored an action sports tour consisting of BMX, Skateboarding, and freestyle motocross events. Next year, you could see one of these exciting events live, if you win Totino's Winter Dew Tour Sweepstakes.

The grand-prize winner will receive a $23,000 prize which includes a trip to a Dew Tour Event, four limited-edition Mountain Dew Burton Snowboards with snowboarding gear for winner and each travel companion, airfare, hotel, and $4,000 spending cash. The prize is worth a total of more than $23,000.

In addition, 250 instant winners will each receive a two-pack of Totino's Party Pizza and/or Totino's Pizza Rolls Brand Pizza Snacks product coupons.

Entry into the Winter Dew Tour Sweepstakes is open to US residents aged 13 and above. Enter daily through July 31, 2010.

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