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Sandra's Contests Blog March 2008 Archive

By Sandra Grauschopf, About.com Guide to Contests

Sweepstakes Ending This Week - March 31 - April 7, 2008

Monday March 31, 2008
Today is the last day of the month, which means that a ton of big sweepstakes are coming to an end. Since the 31st is on a Monday, you might ... Read More

Keep Your Eyes Out for Chances to Win - Even Where You Wouldn't Expect It

Monday March 31, 2008
In my Top 10 Tips to Win More Sweepstakes, I've written that local sweepstakes are a fantastic way to win prizes. The odds of winning are so much higher, because ... Read More

Have Fun in the Sun with Gourmet Scoop

Monday March 31, 2008
Gourmet Scoop is giving you the chance to shake off your winter blues with their Soak Up the Sun Sweepstakes. One lucky winner will receive a trip for 2 to ... Read More

Anyone Else Having Trouble with Blingo's Search?

Monday March 31, 2008

Instantly Win One of 2,000 Feel-Good Prizes from Crystal Light

Sunday March 30, 2008
Kraft Foods and Crystal Light have started a fun new instant win sweepstakes where entrants can win 2,000 feel-good prizes including a $23,000 trip to Italy, Apple iPods, Visa Gift ... Read More

Fabulous Savings Offering New Instant Win Sweep - And It's A Big One!

Thursday March 27, 2008
Some of you might remember that Fabulous Savings offered a great instant win sweepstakes that expired at the end of January. Well, now their offering a new instant sweepstakes, and ... Read More

Why Was the Door Open When HGTV Announced the Dream Home Winner?

Thursday March 27, 2008
One of the questions I've been asked about the HGTV Dream Home Winner Announcement is why, if Stephanie Dee didn't know that she was the winner ahead of time, were ... Read More

Ever Wanted to Hunt a Ghost?

Thursday March 27, 2008
The Sci Fi Channel's Ghost Hunters series is giving you the chance to hunt a real ghost in their Real Scary Sweepstakes. One winner will be flown out to Colorado ... Read More

Win Computer Components from Electronic Arts

Wednesday March 26, 2008
Electronic Arts is celebrating the launch of the new game, Command and Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath with the chance to win some great computer components in the Unleash Kane's Wrath ... Read More

Life Cereal Giving Away More than 5,000 Prizes

Wednesday March 26, 2008
Life Cereal is giving us sweepers a great chance to win in their Book of Life Sweepstakes. One grand prize winner will receive an autographed Book of Life: Making Your ... Read More

Let an HGTV Designer Help Redecorate Your Yard

Tuesday March 25, 2008
Would you love to redesign your back yard, but don't know where to start? Maybe you're missing the tools to get the job done, or you're just not sure ... Read More

Sweepstakes Ending This Week - March 24 - March 31, 2008

Monday March 24, 2008
This week includes the end of the month, and I don't know if I've ever had so many sweepstakes ending in a single week. There are two separate chances to ... Read More

Win a Hummer from Degree Deodorant

Sunday March 23, 2008
Degree Deodorant is giving a lucky winner the chance to win a Hummer H3 vehicle or one of six valuable weekly prizes in their The Rookie Sweepstakes. You can enter ... Read More

How Would It Feel to Have Your Dream Job?

Sunday March 23, 2008
Have you ever dreamed of having a really adventurous job? Would you like to know how it feels to be a kayak guide, a wine maker, a horse trainer, or ... Read More

Win a Projector and More from Wondertime Magazine

Sunday March 23, 2008
My husband and I have been talking about what fun it would be to be able to show movies outdoors on hot summer nights. The biggest thing stopping us is ... Read More

Win All the Running Shoes You Need from New Balance

Saturday March 22, 2008
New Balance is offering all you'll ever need to enjoy running in their Running Loves You Sweepstakes. One lucky winner will win 100 pairs of New Balance running shoes, which ... Read More

Lifetime TV Awarding $10,000 Cash

Saturday March 22, 2008
How would $10,000 change your life? Would it help you put a payment down on the car of your dreams? Get you out of debt? Let you ... Read More

Win a Trip a Day from Orbitz

Saturday March 22, 2008
To celebrate the new movie 21, Orbitz is offering 21 days of fantastic prizes in their 21 Trips in 21 Days Sweepstakes. Every day, a new winner will be chosen ... Read More

Stephanie Dee Answers Questions about HGTV Dream Home Win

Saturday March 22, 2008
HGTV sent a video team to ask Stephanie Dee, the winner of this year's gorgeous HGTV Dream Home, some questions that viewers had asked on the blog. Stephanie answered one of ... Read More

Win a Trip to Your Dream Destination from Cooking Light

Friday March 21, 2008
If you've dreamed of visiting an exotic destination, Cooking Light could grant your wish, if you win their Ultimate Dream Destinations Sweepstakes. To enter, you need to choose your top ... Read More

Let Oprah Send You on a Romantic Hawaiian Vacation

Friday March 21, 2008
Oprah.com is sending one lucky viewer on a romantic trip to Hawaii in their Hawaii Honeymoon Sweepstakes. You don't have to be on a honeymoon to win, but if you ... Read More

HGTV Green Home Sweepstakes Now Accepting Entries!

Friday March 21, 2008
HGTV has now begun accepting entries for its 2008 Green Home Sweepstakes. One lucky winner will receive a beautiful cottage-style home in Tradition Hilton Head, South Carolina, which is a ... Read More

Let Carter's Help You Outfit Your Nursery

Thursday March 20, 2008
When you're expecting a baby, you want everything to be perfect for the new addition to your family. If your nursery could use an upgrade, or if you haven't started ... Read More

Let Martha Stewart Help You Throw the Ultimate Block Party

Thursday March 20, 2008
Martha Stewart Living is going to help one family become very popular this year with their Ultimate Block Party Sweepstakes. The winner will receive everything that they need to throw ... Read More

Get Your Chance to Name a Pontiac Truck

Wednesday March 19, 2008
Pontiac is releasing its first-ever G8 Sports Truck, and you could be the one to name it. Imagine the pride you'd feel driving down the road and seeing your idea ... Read More

Go to NYC with The Return of Jezebel James

Wednesday March 19, 2008
Last year, one of my favorite shows, The Gilmore Girls came to an end. Now, Gilmore Girls show creator Amy Sherman-Palladino is celebrating the premiere of a brand new series, ... Read More

Win All the Chicken You Can Eat

Wednesday March 19, 2008
Pilgrim's Pride is giving away a bunch of chicken, among other prizes, in their Tournament 08 Sweepstakes. The grand prize is a freezer stocked full of their chicken, and other ... Read More

People Magazine Giving Away Fashion Prizes

Tuesday March 18, 2008
People Magazine is offering sweepers the chance to win a host of fun fashion prizes this month in their April StyleWatch Steals Sweepstakes. Prizes include designer handbags, beauty sets, and ... Read More

Win Premium Golf Balls Every Day

Tuesday March 18, 2008
Pinnacle Golf is giving you the chance to win premium golf balls every day in their Who's Your Friend? Sweepstakes. Every day until May 14th, 2008 they'll award one lucky ... Read More

Debate Rages Over HGTV Dream Home Winner

Tuesday March 18, 2008

Go to Kissimmee, Florida with Wondertime Magazine

Tuesday March 18, 2008
Wondertime Magazine is giving one lucky winner the chance to receive a fun-filled trip to Kissimmee, Florida in their Way to Go! Sweepstakes. The winner will receive a trip for ... Read More

Your Chance to Win a Custom Ford Focus

Monday March 17, 2008
The Fader Magazine is giving away a new car in their Ford 2008 Focus Sweepstakes. Three additional winners will receive a year's subscription to the magazine. To enter, you must be ... Read More

Win a Year's Worth of Maid Service, or Thousands of Other Prizes

Monday March 17, 2008
The Maids have teamed up with ePrize to offer thousands of great prizes in their Nobody Outcleans the Maids Sweepstakes. The five grand prizes are a year's worth of bi-weekly ... Read More

Get Ready for the HGTV Green Home Sweepstakes

Monday March 17, 2008
HGTV has just finished giving away a fantastic home, and they're getting ready to do it all over again! This time, their focus in on an environmentally-friendly home, including energy ... Read More

Sweepstakes Ending This Week - March 17 - March 24

Monday March 17, 2008
Be sure to get your last chances to win these great sweepstakes which expire in the upcoming week! 03/17/2008: DIY - Great Garage Giveaway Sweepstakes 03/21/2008: Cheer - Fight for the ... Read More

The HGTV 2008 Dream Home Winner Is...

Monday March 17, 2008
Stephanie Dee of Solon, Iowa is the winner of the HGTV 2008 Dream Home, worth over $2 million! She was announced as the winner on live television, with her friends ... Read More

Monthly Contest from Conde Nast

Sunday March 16, 2008
Every month, Conde Nast Traveler holds a fun contest called the Where Are You? Trivia Contest. Conde Nast posts a picture of an exotic location and some clues about where ... Read More

Win a Unique Civic Hybrid from Honda and Panic at the Disco

Saturday March 15, 2008
Honda and Panic at the Disco have teamed up to offer a really fun giveaway in the Drive Away with Panic At The Disco Sweepstakes. The lucky winner will receive ... Read More

New Monthly Sweepstakes List

Saturday March 15, 2008
To round off the series of sweepstakes lists based on entry frequency, I have added a new monthly sweepstakes list. All of these sweepstakes allow you to come back ... Read More

Let Redbook Help You Feel Like a Celebrity

Saturday March 15, 2008
Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a celebrity and be able to meet with anyone and everyone you want to, to be able to dine at the ... Read More

HGTV Announcing Dream Home Winner - And YOU Could Win, Too!

Saturday March 15, 2008
HGTV will be announcing the lucky winner of their 2008 HGTV Dream Home on Sunday, March 16, 2008 at 9 PM Eastern Time / 6 PM Pacific time. Not only ... Read More

Winners Announced in Continental's Power of Four Sweepstakes

Saturday March 15, 2008
Continental Tires has announced that the winner of their Power of Four Sweepstakes which ended on January 17, 2008 is April Ingannamorte of Altamonte Springs, FL. Ms. Ingannamorte won a ... Read More

Canadians, Win Cash or Financial Advice from TD Waterhouse

Saturday March 15, 2008
TD Waterhouse is offering Canadians the chance to win a grand prize of $5,000 cash or one of 105 copies of Get Real: 26 Canadian Women Share the Secret to ... Read More

Win a Yamaha 4x4

Friday March 14, 2008
I don't know whether it's a reaction to Ford's Invasion of the Bulls contest or not, but Yamaha is running a great new giveaway called the No Bull Sweepstakes. The ... Read More

Sweepstake for Wrestling Fans

Friday March 14, 2008
If you're a big fan of professional wrestling, than the WWE - Wrestlingmania24 Sweepstakes is for you. Unfortunately, the grand prize trip has already been awarded, but you can ... Read More

Cruise Away with Bed Bath & Beyond

Friday March 14, 2008
Bed Bath and Beyond is giving you the chance to cruise away in style in their Norwegian Cruise Lines Sweepstakes. The lucky grand-prize winner will receive any seven-day cruise of ... Read More

Kids and Adults Can Enter to Win an Ultimate Alien Hangout

Friday March 14, 2008
Bandai is giving adults and children alike the chance to win a bedroom makeover in their Ben 10 Ultimate Alien Hangout Sweepstakes. The makeover consists of BEN 10-themed products and ... Read More

Let Bridal Guide Send You on a Spa Getaway

Thursday March 13, 2008
If going to a spa with four of your closest friends, being pampered with massages, manicures, and pedicures or hanging out at the pool or gym sounds like your idea ... Read More

Win Sony Style Gift Certificates from MovieTickets.com

Thursday March 13, 2008
The upcoming movie 21, based on a true story, is about a group of MIT students who take some casinos for millions through tricks like counting cards (read more about ... Read More

Win a Hot Rod Truck from Powerblock TV

Thursday March 13, 2008
Have you ever dreamed about owning a hot rod truck? If so, you'll be in luck if you win the Powerblock TV - Hot Rod Truck Sweepstakes. The lucky winner ... Read More

Live Like Royalty with Showtime and The Tudors

Wednesday March 12, 2008
I've read many historical fiction novels, and the one thing I've learned above all else from them is that there's no way on earth I'd want to be the King ... Read More

Slim Fast Giving Away $1,000 Every Month

Wednesday March 12, 2008
Register for free with Slim Fast and you are in the running for a $1,000 cash prize every month until the end of the year in their Fashion Rewards Sweepstakes. ... Read More

Check Out the New Look of the Contests Forum

Wednesday March 12, 2008
I'm happy to say that the About Contests Forum has gotten a spiffy new look and additional features thanks to a redesign. In a few weeks, the entire About Contests ... Read More

Correction to Pizza Party Pro - Party Like a Pro Sweepstakes

Wednesday March 12, 2008
When I first wrote up the summary of the Pizza Party Pro - Party Like a Pro Sweepstakes, I misread the end date. I've since noticed that it ends on ... Read More

Ditch Your Job with the Discovery Channel

Wednesday March 12, 2008
Have you ever felt like you really need to get away from your job for a while? Maybe you've found yourself dreaming about white sands and blue waters while you ... Read More

Go to Disney World with Orbitz

Tuesday March 11, 2008
Orbitz, the travel site, is giving away a dream vacation to the Happiest Place on Earth in their Taste of Disney Sweepstakes. The trip includes airfare to Orlando, Florida, hotel ... Read More

Publisher's Clearing House $10 Million Sweepstakes

Tuesday March 11, 2008
Publisher's Clearing House sweepstakes have odds as long as many big lotteries, if not longer. But the good thing about them is that the prizes are high and you ... Read More

Questions about Publisher's Clearing House Sweepstakes?

Tuesday March 11, 2008
If there's one sweepstake that nearly everyone has heard about (and perhaps even entered to win), it's the Publisher's Clearing House Sweepstakes. This company has been loved and hated for ... Read More

Win a Trip to Disney World from Meijer

Tuesday March 11, 2008
Meijer is offering the chance to win a dream vacation to Disney World in Orlando, Florida, plus other fantastic prizes in its 2008 Meijer Frozen Food Month Sweepstakes. The grand ... Read More

Upgrade Your Office with 3M

Tuesday March 11, 2008
I spend a lot of time sitting at my desk in my home office, and suffer the corresponding aches in back and shoulders from it. I'd love to be able ... Read More

Win an SUV and Adventure Gear from Fosters

Tuesday March 11, 2008
Foster's Beer is giving one lucky winner everything that he or she needs to have amazing adventures in their Gear Up for Adventure Sweepstakes. The grand prize is a 2008 ... Read More

Sweepstakes Ending This Week: March 10 - March 17, 2008

Monday March 10, 2008
Some great sweepstakes are coming to a close this week, including the big Pontiac Power 8 Sweepstakes and the NWA WorldVacations instant win, which netted me a $100 gift certificate ... Read More

Win an Adventure Vacation to Ontario, Canada

Monday March 10, 2008
If you love the great outdoors and would like to have an unforgettable adventure in one of the most beautiful areas in North America, be sure to enter Ontario Travel's ... Read More

New Hallmark Greeting Card Contest

Monday March 10, 2008
Have you ever thought that you could be funnier than the greeting cards you see at the stores? Would you like to have a chance to prove it, and see ... Read More

New Sweepstakes Lists by Entry Frequency

Monday March 10, 2008
This weekend, I added three new sweepstakes lists that are divided by entry frequency: Daily Sweepstakes - visit this page every day to enter the sweepstakes that allow daily entry. Weekly Sweepstakes ... Read More

Win a $25,000 Entertainment Makeover and More from Verizon

Monday March 10, 2008
The Verizon Lounge is giving away a ton of prizes in their $25,000 Entertainment Makeover and Instant Win Sweepstakes. You can enter every day for your chance to win instant ... Read More

Why Are Sweepers "Addicts"?

Sunday March 9, 2008

Submit Your Favorite Recipe for the Chance to Win Cash

Saturday March 8, 2008
Better Homes & Gardens has re-opened their annual , with a $1,000 grand prize and nine $100 runners-up prizes. To enter the Better Recipes - 2008 Annual Recipe Contest, submit ... Read More

See the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition Photo Shoot

Saturday March 8, 2008
How would you like to be whisked off to a gorgeous beach and be surrounded by beautiful women? Or maybe you're just like me, and love to see how things ... Read More

Final $25,000 Room-A-Day Winners

Saturday March 8, 2008
As you might know, Kimberly-Clark and The View have teamed up to offer sixteen whopping $25,000 prizes with winners announced on The View. The sweepstakes has now ended, and ... Read More

Win a Trip Down Under from Luxury Link

Saturday March 8, 2008
Ever since I was young, I've wanted to visit Australia. One of the problems with the trip in my opinion, however, is that it's a long, long time to ... Read More

UPS Delivering One Lucky Winner to Two Races

Friday March 7, 2008
UPS delivers more than just packages - it will also deliver one lucky winner to not one, but two big races this year in their Off to the Races Delivered ... Read More

Hang Out with Celebrities in Your Home

Friday March 7, 2008
Barber Foods is giving you a unique opportunity to have a dinner party you'll never forget in the Unexpected Dinner Sweepstakes. Not only will they cater a dinner for six ... Read More

Let Better Homes & Gardens Help You Save the Environment

Friday March 7, 2008
I think all of us would like to do more to save the environment. But sometimes, greener living is just so expensive. Who can afford to buy new appliances and ... Read More

PizzaPartyPro Awarding 20 Instant Prizes Every Day

Friday March 7, 2008
Schwann's, the frozen food company, is giving away a ton of instant prizes in its Party Like a Pro Sweepstakes. Prizes include coupons for a year's worth of pizza, digital ... Read More

Meet NASCAR Star Juan Pablo Montoya

Thursday March 6, 2008
How would you like to fly out to Richmond, Virginia for a VIP NASCAR race experience at the Richmond International Speedway, plus get the chance to meet Juan Pablo Montoya? ... Read More

Are Magazine Sweepstakes Scams?

Thursday March 6, 2008

Get the Celebrity Treatment in Los Angeles

Thursday March 6, 2008
How would you like to go to the land of the celebrities and be treated like one yourself, without spending a dime of your own money? That's the deal ... Read More

Reminder: Canadian Contesting Documentary Airs Tonight

Thursday March 6, 2008
Just a reminder for those of you who are in Canada or who have access to the CBC network: the contesting documentary, Winning for a Living, is debuting tonight at ... Read More

Sweepstake for Comic Book Fans

Thursday March 6, 2008
Newsarama is offering a fun sweepstake that will appeal to comic book fans. The winner of the Capture the Witchblade Sweepstakes will receive the chance to have a character ... Read More

Win a New Car and More from Saturn

Thursday March 6, 2008
If the Devotion to Motion Sweepstakes sounds familiar to you, it's because this is a repeat of last year's successful sweepstakes from Saturn. The grand prize remains unchanged since last ... Read More

Win Gift Certificates and Electronics from Verizon

Wednesday March 5, 2008
Verizon is offering one lucky winner the chance to win a home entertainment system worth $2,000 in their Get Your Family Wired Scavenger Hunt Sweepstakes. Additionally, they will be awarding ... Read More

What Sweepstakes Lists Do You Want to See?

Wednesday March 5, 2008

Meet Skateboarding Star Ryan Sheckler

Wednesday March 5, 2008
If you're a skateboarding fan or you know someone who is, be sure not to miss the Volcom Skate or Date with Ryan Sheckler Sweepstakes from PacSun. The lucky winner ... Read More

Enter Photos of Your Small Bedroom to Win Cash

Tuesday March 4, 2008
Do you have a small bedroom? Have you made the best of your space with interesting decorating choices, multi-functional furnishings, or other design features? If so, share your technique ... Read More

Win a Year's Worth of Dinner and Movies from Bertolli

Tuesday March 4, 2008
Sometimes, nothing is nicer than curling up at home with an easy dinner and a great movie. If you'd like to enjoy evenings like that for a year from ... Read More

Win a Trip to ESPN Radio Headquarters in San Antonio

Tuesday March 4, 2008
Have you ever wondered what it's like to work for ESPN Radio? Now you can find out in the ESPN - Lee Final Fit In San Antonio Challenge. ESPN will ... Read More

Help DIY Design the Perfect Cabin - Vote for Everything Including the Kitchen Sink

Tuesday March 4, 2008
The DIY Blog Cabin Giveaway awards a fun prize every year - this year's dream cabin is nestled on a lake in Tennessee. But it wouldn't really be a dream ... Read More

Food Network Giving Away $75,000 Cash and More

Tuesday March 4, 2008
The Food Network wants to put you on the path to a healthier, happier you with its Spring Into Action Sweepstakes - and they're going to give one lucky winner ... Read More

Sweepstakes Ending This Week - March 3 - March 10, 2008

Monday March 3, 2008
Get your last chances to win some big prizes like $100,000 cash, cars, and trips around the world, in these sweepstakes ending this week. 3/3/08: Wrigley's Extra Gum - Long-Lasting Makeover ... Read More

Win Vacations and Instant Prizes from NWA

Sunday March 2, 2008
To celebrate their 20th anniversary, NWA is offering the World of Memories Sweepstakes, which offers entrants the chance to win one of four big grand prize vacations, or a variety ... Read More

Canadians - Be an IT Hero!

Sunday March 2, 2008
Dell Canada is offering the chance to win a host of juicy electronics prizes in the Be an IT Hero Contest. 120 prizes will be awarded in total, including XBox ... Read More

Win a Trip to Universal Studios Florida

Saturday March 1, 2008
Universal Studios is offering a lucky winner the chance to have a fun family vacation on Universal's dime with their Always On Sweepstakes 2008. The winner will receive a trip ... Read More

Share Your Wins for February!

Saturday March 1, 2008
So we've entered into a new month, which means that win notifications for all of those great sweepstakes that ended yesterday will be flying out over the next days and ... Read More

Vicks Caring Tributes Contest - Voting Begins

Saturday March 1, 2008
A few months ago, I wrote about the Vicks Caring Tributes Contest, where a video expressing thanks for caring moments could win one person a $10,000 getaway to the Falling ... Read More

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