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Sandra's Contests Blog October 2008 Archive

By Sandra Grauschopf, About.com Guide to Contests

See Ariel the Mermaid on Broadway in Disney's Sweepstakes

Friday October 31, 2008
Disney's Ariel's Beginning DVD Sweepstakes gives you the chance to win a trip to New York City to see the musical, Disney's The Little Mermaid at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on ... Read More

Are You Caught Up on Your Entries?

Friday October 31, 2008
I know everyone's probably thinking about putting the last-minute touches on Halloween costumes and gorging themselves on candy, but I wanted to leave you one final reminder that a lot ... Read More

Lucky Magazine Sweepstakes Gives You Lots of Chances for Better Skin

Friday October 31, 2008
Lucky Magazine is giving 125 lucky winners a pair of expensive lotions in their Perricone MD Cosmeceuticals Sweepstakes. The prizes consist of PerriconeMD Cosmeceuticals Advanced Eye Area Therapy PerriconeMD Cosmeceuticals Face ... Read More

Win $15,000 for Capturing Speed on Tape

Friday October 31, 2008
Excedrin Gel Tabs wants to emphasize how fast it works, with its YouTube Video Contest and Sweepstakes. To enter, create a short video about an amazing feat of speed by you ... Read More

Win an Eco-Friendly Car from Fetzer Wine

Friday October 31, 2008
Fetzer, the eco-frendly wine, is sponsoring an eco-tour to generate awareness of environmental issues, and they're promoting the tour with the EcoTour Hybrid Car Sweepstakes. The grand prize is a hybrid ... Read More

Jet Off to See a Concert in Australia

Thursday October 30, 2008
If you're a big Alicia Keyes fan, then jetting halfway across the world to hear her sing probably sounds like a perfectly reasonable thing to do. And that's exactly ... Read More

W Magazine Giving Away a Variety of Beauty Products

Thursday October 30, 2008
I love using beauty products, but I hate paying extravagant prices for them. That's why I love sweepstakes like W Magazine's November Beauty Sweepstakes. The grand prize is a set ... Read More

Win a Year's Worth of Free Kahiki Food for Your Recipe

Thursday October 30, 2008
Do you love Kahiki foods, like Sesame Orange Chicken, Teriyaki Mixed Vegetables, and Flaxseed Chicken Egg Rolls? Are you a deft hand at adding your own ingredients to these ... Read More

How to Generate Your Own Wins

Thursday October 30, 2008
We all know that waiting for a prize to come in can seem to take forever sometimes. But what if you could create a prize for yourself that you ... Read More

Get Lots of Chances to Win HSN Gift Certificates

Thursday October 30, 2008
HSN's Great Gift Giveaway Sweepstakes is giving you plenty of chances to win HSN gift certificates, just in time to shop for Christmas. Thirty grand prize winners will each receive an ... Read More

End of October Sweepstakes

Thursday October 30, 2008
The end of the month is coming up fast, and I wanted to remind you of all of the great sweepstakes that are coming to a close before they get ... Read More

Win IGN's Sweepstakes, Pick Your Car Prize

Wednesday October 29, 2008
Have you ever worried that you might win a car, but not the right car? Well, your chances are pretty slim, if you're the winner of IGN's Get Some Action ... Read More

Ring In the New Years with Harrah's Sweepstakes

Wednesday October 29, 2008
Enter Harrah's Free Ride to the New Year Sweepstakes and you could win a fun New Year's getaway from Harrah's. Eight grand prize winners will receive New Year's getaways at different ... Read More

Win a Washer and Dryer Set from Samsung

Wednesday October 29, 2008
Join Samsung's "Moms Like Us" social network and you could win a top-of-the-line washer and dryer set in the Moms Like Me Sweepstakes. The grand prize is a Samsung 4.5 cu. ... Read More

Win a Toyota Tundra and More from Rocky - Ends Soon

Wednesday October 29, 2008
Enter the Gear Up Your Obsession Sweepstakes an you could win a Toyota Tundra pick-up truck and other prizes from Mossy Oak and Rocky. The grand prize is a 2008 Toyota ... Read More

Win $40,000 of Trips, Cash, Shopping Sprees, and More from Axe

Tuesday October 28, 2008
Axe is promoting their new chocolate-scented body wash, Dark Temptation, with the Win the Sweet Life Sweepstakes. The grand prize winner will receive the AXE Chocolate Card which includes $25,000 cash, ... Read More

Name a Sandwich, Win Cash

Tuesday October 28, 2008
Arnold has come out with a new type of bread designed for sandwich making. Now, if you come up with a new name for sandwiches made with Arnold's Sandwich Thins ... Read More

Where Would You Go - London, Scotland, Ireland, or Wales?

Tuesday October 28, 2008
If you really hate making tough choices, Monopoly's Monopoly Go Global Sweepstakes will have you stymied if you're the lucky grand prize winner.

Win Tickets to an Il Divo Concert -- In London!

Tuesday October 28, 2008
How would you like to be able to jet off to another continent on a moment's notice to attend the concert of your choice? That's the type of feeling you'll ... Read More

Win a Family Trip to Disney World from Liberty Mutual

Monday October 27, 2008
Liberty Mutual is attracting attention to its fire safety website with its Fire Smart Sweepstakes. Stop by the website to learn how to protect your family, and to get a ... Read More

Win a Norwegian Cruise from Hurtigurten

Monday October 27, 2008
If you'd like the chance to take a cruise through the Northern waters, enter Hurtigurten's Hunting the Light Sweepstakes. The grand prize is a Hurtigruten Voyage 6 night southbound package including ... Read More

Nestle Offers Big Sweepstakes for Canadians

Monday October 27, 2008
Canadians can enter Nestle's Quality Street Promotion 2008 for the chance to win Coronation Street prizes. The grand prize winner will receive a trip for 2 to London, England to visit ... Read More

Win a Luxurious Trip to New York City from RecycleBank and Evian

Monday October 27, 2008
If you've ever wanted to see New York in luxury, you'll definitely want to enter RecycleBank's Evian Luxury NYC Getaway Sweepstakes. The grand prize is a trip for two to New ... Read More

Win International Vacations from World Kitchens

Monday October 27, 2008
Enter World Kitchens' Giada's Taste Tour of Rome Instant Win Sweepstakes and you could become a world traveler with money to spend. The grand prize is a trip to Rome and ... Read More

Sweepstakes Ending this Week: October 27 - November 3, 2008

Monday October 27, 2008
Happy Monday, everyone! Are you ready for a busy week of sweeping? This week includes the end of the month, and it's Halloween, too. So not only ... Read More

Win a $10,000 Shopping Spree on Car Parts from 4 Wheel Parts

Sunday October 26, 2008
4 Wheel Parts' $10,000 Shopping Spree Giveaway gives you the chance to win all of the auto parts and extras that you could use. The grand pize is $10,000 shopping spree ... Read More

Your Last Chance to Win a Million Bucks on Halloween

Sunday October 26, 2008
If you haven't entered Hostess' Hulk Out Halloween Sweepstakes, be sure to get your entry in quickly. Today is your final chance to win a million bucks on Halloween. One ... Read More

Win a Limited Edition Mustang from Ford's Warriors in Pink Sweepstakes

Sunday October 26, 2008
Enter Ford's Ford Warriors in Pink Watch, Laugh & Win Sweepstakes and you could be the proud winner of a brand new Mustang car. The grand prize is a 2009 Ford ... Read More

Win a Gorgeous New Mustang from Best Buy

Saturday October 25, 2008
Best Buy is encouraging its Reward Zone members to enroll in their Gamers Club by offering the chance to win a gorgeous new Mustang like the one in the new ... Read More

Chance to Win a Trip to the Chick-Fil-A Bowl Every Week

Saturday October 25, 2008
Every week for 10 weeks, Chick-Fil-A is giving away a trip to Georgia to attend a football game in the Chick-fil-A Mascot Movers Sweepstakes. The ten grand prize winners will each ... Read More

Win a Trip to Paris and Much More from Zagat

Saturday October 25, 2008
Zagat, the company famous for its restaurant guides, is celebrating its 30th anniversary by giving you some fantastic chances to win a trip to Paris and much more in their ... Read More

Win a North Pole Cruise from Quark Expeditions

Saturday October 25, 2008
If you've ever wanted to see Santa's home town for yourself, enter Quark Expedition's North Pole Sweepstakes. The grand prize is a trip to the North Pole worth over $45,000. The ... Read More

Win Over 10,000 Prizes in Disney's TinkerBell Sweepstakes

Friday October 24, 2008
Disney is promoting its new DVD, Disney Fairies: TinkerBell with a great new sweepstakes offering over 10,000 prizes, the Tinkerbell DVD and Blu-Ray Sweepstakes. The grand prize winner will receive a ... Read More

Win a Custom-Designed Harley Davidson Motorcycle

Friday October 24, 2008
I know there are a lot of you out there who think that there could be no better prize than winning your own Harley Davidson motorcycle. But what about ... Read More

The Ultimate Prize for Football Fans

Friday October 24, 2008
If you're a big football fan who loves nothing more than shouting and screaming along with all the other fans at a live game, you're going to love Showtime's Inside ... Read More

Win a Toyota Tundra or Work Gear - Hurry, Ends Soon

Friday October 24, 2008
Rocky and Mossy Oak Outdoor Gear is giving you the chance to win a truck and some other great items to help with your outdoor obsession in the Gear Up ... Read More

Win a Sports Adventure or Gift Certificates from Levi Strauss

Thursday October 23, 2008
If you're a sports fan -- or if you love JC Penney's -- be sure to enter Levi Strauss' Sports Adventure of a Lifetime Sweepstakes. The grand prize winner will receive ... Read More

Win a $30,000 Hollywood Trip and More from USA Network

Thursday October 23, 2008
The USA Network is promoting its new series, The Starter Wife by giving away a star-studded Hollywood trip and more in the The Starter Wife Mollywood Getaway Sweepstakes. The grand prize ... Read More

Do You Have Unanswered Questions about Publisher's Clearing House Sweepstakes

Thursday October 23, 2008
By far, the most common question I receive about Publisher's Clearing House Sweepstakes is, "Can you give me the $10 million dollars?" The answer is an unqualified NO -- ... Read More

Win Your Own Amazing Race from Travelocity

Thursday October 23, 2008
Enter Travelocity's Amazing Race Pit Stop Prize Giveaway Sweepstakes and you could win your own amazing trips, or merchandise from the Amazing Race television show. Six grand prize winners will each ... Read More

Win Lots of Big Vacations, Movie tickets, and more from Jacob's Creek.

Wednesday October 22, 2008
Jacob's Creek Wine is promoting the upcoming Australia movie in a big way with its Australia Sweepstakes. Not one, but two big winners will each receive a VIP trip to Australia, ... Read More

Win a Wii, Cash, and More from WebMD

Wednesday October 22, 2008
Enter WebMD's Daily Health IQ Test Sweepstakes for your chance to win a Nintendo Wii Game Szstem, cash, and more. The grand prize winner will receive a Wii, the Wii Fit ... Read More

Win a Jeep from MTV's Sweepstakes

Wednesday October 22, 2008
Did you know that Jeep drivers have their own secret little wave that they do when they pass each other on the road? Well, you'll have to practice that ... Read More

Win Cash or Your Choice of Car from Chrysler

Wednesday October 22, 2008
How would you like to go shopping without having to worry about the price tags, be it for a new wardrobe or a new car? If you're lucky enough ... Read More

Win a Collection of Halloween-Themed Children's Books from Harper Collins

Tuesday October 21, 2008
If you have a child who loves Halloween, Harper Collins' Halloween Frights and Delights Sweepstakes. 15 grand prize winners will each receive a Halloween Prize Pack with one copy of each ... Read More

Win a Scholarship for a Culinary Education

Tuesday October 21, 2008
If you've dreamed of being a professional chef like you see on television, enter the Food Network's Chef Jeff Project Scholarship Contest to make your dreams come true. The grand prize ... Read More

Win Pillsbury Gift Baskets from Woman's Day

Tuesday October 21, 2008
If you love baking products, be sure to enter Woman's Day's Pillsbury Gift Basket Giveaway. 10 lucky winners will each receive a Pillsbury Sweeter America Prize Pack, which includes a selection ... Read More

Win Lee Jeans and Accessories from Oprah Sweepstakes

Tuesday October 21, 2008
Enter the Accessorize What Fits with Lee Jeans Sweepstakes from Oprah's O Magazine for your chance to win Lee Jeans and accessories. Five grand prize winners will each receive a pair ... Read More

Your Child Could Be Chosen as the Duracell Ambassador

Tuesday October 21, 2008
Once again this year, Duracell is giving your child the chance to be an ambassador in the Power a Smile Contest. The grand prize is the chance for your child to ... Read More

Do You Attend Sweepstakes Conventions?

Monday October 20, 2008

Win Prizes Every Week in FamilyTime's Sweepstakes

Monday October 20, 2008
Enter Family Time's Easy Comfort Cooking Sweepstakes for your chance to win a kitchen prize every week through November 14th. Each winner will receive a Cuisinart 6.5 quart Programmable Slow Cooker ... Read More

Sweepstakes Ending this Week: October 20 - 27, 2008

Monday October 20, 2008
Hello, everybody, and welcome to the list of sweepstakes expiring this week! We have a little bit of a breather this week, since we're not quite up to the ... Read More

Win a Dodge Laramie Truck from NBC

Sunday October 19, 2008
Enter NBC's Never Back Down from a Challenge Sweepstakes for your chance to win a brand new Dodge pick-up truck. There's only one prize, but it's a nice one -- a ... Read More

Win Diamonds and Sapphires from Danford's Sweepstakes

Sunday October 19, 2008
If you would love to own stunning jewelry but shy away from those stunning price tags -- or if you just want to expand your jewelry collection -- enter the ... Read More

Win a Trip to Dine at Any Cheesecake Factory

Sunday October 19, 2008
Do you love eating out? Do you love travel? Would you like to combine them into one fantastic prize? The Cheesecake Factory is giving you the chance to ... Read More

Win Money for a Car from Liberty Mutual

Saturday October 18, 2008
This week, I've bought gas for less then $3 per gallon for the first time since I can remember, but with dwindling resources I don't believe that those prices will ... Read More

Seams to Me Sweepstakes Gives You the Chance to Win Sewing Supplies

Saturday October 18, 2008
If you love sewing, be sure to enter Seams to Me's Sew Like a Pro Sweepstakes. The grand prize winner will receive a Singer Confidence Quilter machine, a signed copy of ... Read More

Win a Nintendo Wii from Cliffs Notes

Saturday October 18, 2008
Enter CliffsNotes' Take a Study Break with Tyson Anytizers Sweepstakes and you could win a Nintendo Wii and a game to go with it. The grand prize winner will receive a ... Read More

Reader's Digest Sweepstakes Gives Away Lots of Cash Prizes

Saturday October 18, 2008
Reader's Digest is giving lots of chances to win everybody's favorite prize -- cash -- in their QSP $32,250 Fall Sweepstakes (#439). 129 lucky winners will each receive a $250 American ... Read More

Win Vacations and Instant Prizes from Chiquita Sweepstakes

Friday October 17, 2008
Most of the time when you win vacation sweepstakes, you're told where you'll be going and what you'll do when you get there. But if you win Chiquita's Snack, Play, ... Read More

Win American Express Gift Cards from Fabric of Our Lives

Friday October 17, 2008
Enter Fabric of Our Lives' Cotton Naturally Sweepstakes and you could be one of 10 lucky winners to receive an American Express gift card. Ten grand prize winners will each take ... Read More

Win the Chance to Travel Like a Spy in Orbitz's James Bond Sweepstakes

Friday October 17, 2008
If you're a travel bug like I am, watching a James Bond movie is sure to evoke envy, as Bond flits around from one end of the planet to the ... Read More

Win a Million Dollars from Disney!

Friday October 17, 2008
Disney's Magical Millions Sweepstakes is giving away just one prize -- but boy, is it a big one! A single grand prize winner will receive a cool million dollars cash, to ... Read More

La-Z-Boy Sweepstakes Offers Prizes that Give You More Time to Relax

Thursday October 16, 2008
La-Z-Boy knows that everyone would like to spend more time kicking back in their comfortable lounge chairs, if only they didn't have to spend their precious time doing pesky tasks ... Read More

Does Your Gender Influence Your Favorite Methods of Winning?

Thursday October 16, 2008
Do you ever think about gender and whether it affects the methods people use to try to win? In the sweepstakes forum,

Win $20,000 of Home Improvements and More from Paint Quality's Contest

Wednesday October 15, 2008
Enter Paint Quality's Spruce Up Your Home Contest and you could win $20,000 worth of improvements for your home and other prizes. To enter, take a picture of your home and ... Read More

Win Free Groceries from Stop and Shop

Wednesday October 15, 2008
Enter Stop and Shop's Free Groceries Sweepstakes and you could win prizes like a year's worth of free groceries, or gift certificates to your favorite store. There are actually two sites ... Read More

Win Computers and HSN Kash from the Gateway Great Way Sweepstakes

Wednesday October 15, 2008
I'm always yearning for a new computer, because what seemed like blazing speeds when I bought it a new computer a year ago now feels like a turtle's pace compared ... Read More

Spend Next Halloween in Paradise with Spirit's Sweepstakes

Wednesday October 15, 2008
Spirit Halloween is giving you the chance to spend next Halloween in Hawaii in their Win a Trip to Hawaii Sweepstakes. The grand prize is a trip for 2 to Hawaii, ... Read More

Go to Sea World with Abby and Elmo with Sesame Street's Sweepstakes

Tuesday October 14, 2008
Sesame Street is giving you the chance to win a free trip to Sea World in their Abby and Elmo's Magical SeaWorld Adventure Sweepstakes. The grand prize is a trip for ... Read More

Win a Washer/Dryer or 3,000 Other Prizes

Tuesday October 14, 2008
Enter Right at Home's Clean Start Sweepstakes and you could win an energy efficient washer and dryer, or one of 3,000 other prizes. The grand prize is $5,000 towards the purchase ... Read More

Win a Family Trip to Hawaii from Kraft's Sweepstakes

Tuesday October 14, 2008
Kraft's Pass and Snack in Paradise Sweepstakes gives you the chance to win a trip for the whole family, or for good friends, to party in Hawaii. The grand prize is ... Read More

Win a Free Disney Vacation from Fathead

Monday October 13, 2008
Enter Fathead's Real Big Vacation Celebration Sweepstakes and you could win a free Disney vacation for your family. The grand prize is a trip for 4 to Walt Disney World Resort. ... Read More

Win Cash for Your Homemade Halloween Costume

Monday October 13, 2008
Do you have the imagination and craft skills necessary to create a fantastic home-made Halloween costume? If so, take a picture of your finished costume and send it in ... Read More

Win a Tricked Out School Bus and Cash from Amp Energy's Sweepstakes

Monday October 13, 2008
If you thought you knew what riding in a school bus is like, you'll think again if you're the lucky winner of AMP Energy's Ultimate Talladega RV Sweepstakes. The grand prize ... Read More

Sweepstakes Ending this Week: October 13 - October 20, 2008

Monday October 13, 2008
Hello, everyone, and welcome to this week's list of sweepstakes ending this week. Among the sweepstakes coming to a close this week, you can find the chance to win ... Read More

LG Sweepstakes Gives You the Chance to Win Cash and Electronics

Sunday October 12, 2008
If you're one of the 100 lucky winners of LG's Lotus & Christian V. Siriano Sweepstakes, you can win a prize package featuring fantastic electronics and a designer fashion accessory. Each ... Read More

Win a Trip to the Miss Russia Pageant

Sunday October 12, 2008
Enter Maxim Magazine's Meet Miss Russia Sweepstakes and you could fly to Saint Petersburg to see the Miss Russia Pageant. The grand prize winner will receive a trip for 2 to ... Read More

Vote for the Grand Prize Winner of Wells Fargo's Someday Stories Contest

Sunday October 12, 2008
Wells Fargo's Someday Stories Contest will give one lucky winner $100,000 -- and now, you could help determine which finalist will have their dreams come true. Visit the Someday ... Read More

Win Prizes for the Whole Family with Land's End's Get Together Contest

Saturday October 11, 2008
Share your most memorable family gathering memory with Land's End and you could win a family reunion for 12 people worth over $33,000 or other prizes for the whole clan ... Read More

Get the Chance to Meet the Winner of America's Top Model

Saturday October 11, 2008
Covergirl's Meet the Model Sweepstakes will give one lucky winner the chance to meet America's Top Model. The grand prize is a trip for 2 to New York City including a ... Read More

Win a Dream Green Vacation in Rezhub Sweepstakes

Saturday October 11, 2008
If you'd like to take a vacation that also protects the environment, enter Rezhub's Dream Green Giveaway Hacienda Tres Rios Sweepstakes. The grand prize winner will receive a dream green vacation ... Read More

Win a $16,000 Kitchen from Lifetime TV

Saturday October 11, 2008
Renovating your kitchen is one of the most popular home improvements, adding to your home's equity while making it more enjoyable to live in. But a home redecoration is ... Read More

Win a Trip to DC in the Body of Lies Sweepstakes

Friday October 10, 2008
MovieTickets.com is promoting a new movie with a chance to win a trip to Washington, DC in the Body of Lies Sweepstakes. The grand prize winner will receive a trip for ... Read More

Workaround for Hearst Magazine Sweepstakes Problems

Friday October 10, 2008
Thanks to Dale S. for finding a workaround for the Hearst Magazine Sweepstakes Problems. If you're getting the "Sorry but you must agree to the terms to submit your entry" error, ... Read More

Problems with Hearst Magazine Sweepstakes

Friday October 10, 2008
Many people are reporting trouble with Hearst Magazine's creative presentation sweepstakes. Hearst is holding creative presentations across several of its magazines including Good Housekeeping, Country Living Magazine, Home Beautiful, ... Read More

Test Your Knowledge of Sweepstakes Scams

Friday October 10, 2008
Everyone should know the warning signs of a sweepstakes scam, but for us sweepers, it's particularly important to be able to tell the difference between a legitimate win notification and ... Read More

Contractors, Get the Chance to Win a Big Work Truck

Thursday October 9, 2008
If you're in the construction industry working as a contractor or a trade worker, then you're eligible to win the SiteCommander - Ultimate Work Truck Sweepstakes. The grand prize is a ... Read More

Win HP Electronics from Martha Stewart

Thursday October 9, 2008
Enter Martha Stewart's Touch the Possibilities Sweepstakes and you could win a variety of HP computers, laptops, and accessories. The grand prize winner will receive an HP TouchSmart PC, an HP ... Read More

Get the Chance to Play for a Million with Sony

Thursday October 9, 2008
Enter Sony's Mission for a Million Challenge Sweepstakes and you could win the chance to test your spy capabilities and win a million dollars cash. Three grand prize winners will each ... Read More

Win Scary Prizes with Universal's Halloween Horror Nights Sweepstakes

Wednesday October 8, 2008
Universal Resorts is celebrating this Halloween with its Halloween Horror Nights event, and it wants to help you celebrate, too, with prizes that could make your Halloween even spookier in ... Read More

McDonald's Monopoly Rare Game Pieces

Wednesday October 8, 2008
This article refers to the 2008 Sweepstakes. You can also view the Rare McDonald's Monopoly Game Pieces for 2009. Are you wondering what the rare game pieces for the 2008 McDonald's ... Read More

Spread the Word about a Good Cause, Win a Designer Purse

Wednesday October 8, 2008
Click to Empower is a charity that is working to help women who are victims of domestic violence. On their website, you can find out how to donate a ... Read More

Win Free Travel from Thrifty's Turning 50 Sweepstakes

Wednesday October 8, 2008
Thrifty Car Rental is celebrating it's 50th birthday by giving you the chance to win big prizes in their Thrifty Turns 50 Sweepstakes. The grand prize winner will receive $1,000 worth ... Read More

Win a Hybrid Car from Charter

Tuesday October 7, 2008
Charter is giving you the chance to go green without putting your finances in the red with a brand new hybrid car in their Save Green Go Green Sweepstakes. The grand ... Read More

TNT and Nissan Offer New York City Vacation Sweepstakes

Tuesday October 7, 2008
Would you like a free trip to the city that never sleeps? Enter to win a trip to New York City in TNT and Nissan Altima's Big Apple Getaway Sweepstakes. The ... Read More

Nick.com's Great Halloween Giveaway for Kids and Adults

Tuesday October 7, 2008
Kids and adults alike can win great Halloween prizes in Nick.com's Great Halloween Giveaway. The grand prize is a $500 Nickshop.com gift card valued, a Backyardigans "Escape From Fairytale Village," and ... Read More

Win $10,000 Worth of HD Equipment from Raymarine

Tuesday October 7, 2008
Enter Raymarine's HD Sales Event Sweepstakes and you could win $10,000 worth of HD equipment of your choice. The grand prize winner will be able to go to his or her ... Read More

Win Halloween Treats from Oriental Trading Company

Monday October 6, 2008
Oriental Trading Company is going to make Halloween a little more fun for 10 lucky winners in their Halloween Magic Giveaway Sweepstakes. Each of the 10 prize winners will receive a ... Read More

Brita Sweepstakes Helps You Live More Healthily

Monday October 6, 2008
If you could use a little more fitness in your life -- and to be honest, who can't? -- then enter Brita's Get Rewarded for Doing a World of Good ... Read More

Win Cash for Your Chocolate Recipes with Tutti Foodie's Contest

Monday October 6, 2008
Tutti Foodie is looking for more than just your average chocolate recipe in their Chocolate Adventure Recipe Contest. Instead they are asking you to pair deep, dark Scharffen Berger Chocolate ... Read More

Sweepstakes Ending This Week: October 6 - October 13, 2008

Sunday October 5, 2008
Even though it's not the end of the month, or even the middle, we have a bunch of great sweepstakes coming to a close this week. Sweepstakes that are ending ... Read More

Win $10,000 Cash from HGTV and Nova Development

Sunday October 5, 2008
Another great way to beat the budget crunch that many of us are feeling during this tight economy is to win Nova Development's HGTV Software Sweepstakes. After all, a $10,000 ... Read More

Win Cash Every Day from WhyMilk's Sweepstakes

Sunday October 5, 2008
With the economy going downhill, many people are tightening their belts and skipping the luxuries. But if you're a winner of WhyMilk's Milk Your Budget Sweepstakes, you can splurge ... Read More

Domino Sweepstakes Gives Away Two Shopping Sprees at Ballard Designs

Saturday October 4, 2008
If your home could use some sprucing up, enter Domino Magazine's Ballard Designs Sweepstakes for your chance to win one of two big shopping sprees. Each of the two grand prize ... Read More

Tell Your Proposal Story, Win Platinum Wedding Bands

Saturday October 4, 2008
GroomGrove is looking for proposal stories from the groom's perspective, and they're offering a pair of platinum wedding bands to get those stories flowing in their Wedding Proposal Contest for ... Read More

Win Teddy Bears with Teddy Grahams Sweepstakes

Saturday October 4, 2008
Do you love teddy bears? Enter Teddy Graham's Win a Build-a-Bear Celebration Sweepstakes and you could be one of 100 lucky winners to receive a free Build-a-Bear party. The 100 ... Read More

Jet Off to a Football Game with Your 10 Closest Friends with Alltel's Sweepstakes

Saturday October 4, 2008
The only thing better than seeing an exciting football game live is seeing it live with 10 of your closest friends -- especially when you've treated those friends to a ... Read More

Win an African Adventure and More from Comcast

Friday October 3, 2008
Enter Comcast's African Adventure Sweepstakes and Instant Win Game and you could be on your way to an unforgettable vacation. The grand prize winner will receive an "11-Day African Safari Luxury ... Read More

Update to the Hostess Hulk Out Halloween Sweepstakes

Friday October 3, 2008
I just wanted to let you know that the Hostess Hulk Out Halloween Sweepstakes has changed its frequency in the rules. Originally, it allowed one entry per day per ... Read More

Combos Releases Mancation Video on YouTube

Friday October 3, 2008
Are you wondering what Combos' Mancation Sweepstakes is all about? Check out the new Mancation Video that they've released on YouTube. But not if you're worried about your ... Read More

Win a Game and a GPS from Men's Health Sweepstakes

Friday October 3, 2008
Baja: Edge of Control is a off-road motor sport racing game for the Playstation 3 and XBox 360. Now, you can win a copy of the game, as well ... Read More

How Many Times Per Day are You Entering the CW Fit is Go Sweepstakes?

Friday October 3, 2008
In the Sweepstakes Forum, Eyeneedmoney asked, how many times per day are you entering the CW Fit is Go Sweepstakes?

Win a Toyota Prius from o.b. Tampons

Thursday October 2, 2008
Those of you who entered o.b.'s Mighty Small Sweepstakes that ended in July but didn't win, you'll be glad to hear that you have a second chance. Enter o.b.'s Toyota ... Read More

What Do Your Family and Friends Think About Sweepstakes?

Thursday October 2, 2008
One of the things that I think is really strange is how opposed some people are to entering sweepstakes.

Win a $10,000 Getaway from HomeAway

Thursday October 2, 2008
HomeAway is a vacation rental company that has properties in some of the most beautiful locations around the world. And now, you can stay in your choice of properties ... Read More

Why Milk Sweepstakes Eases Your Budget with Daily Cash Prizes

Wednesday October 1, 2008
Everybody knows that the financial system in America isn't at its strongest, and many people are tightening their budget and looking to save money where they can. To help ... Read More

Win a Real Treat from Hostess this Halloween - A Chance at a Million Dollars!

Wednesday October 1, 2008
Hand out Hostess candy this Halloween, and you could be the lucky winner of a million dollars or other cash prizes in the Hulk Out Halloween Chance for a Million ... Read More

Share Your Wins for September, 2008!

Wednesday October 1, 2008
September was a really slow month for me, in large part because some personal issues kept me so busy that I didn't have as much time to enter sweepstakes as ... Read More

Win a Trip to Meet the Friday Night Lights Cast in Austin, TX

Wednesday October 1, 2008
YMI Jeans is giving away a trip to meet the cast of one of my favorite shows, Friday Night Lights, in one of my favorite cities, Austin, TX, in the ... Read More

Controversy Over Second CW "Fit is Go" Color

Wednesday October 1, 2008
As you probably know by now, the CW's Honda Fit is Go Sweepstakes works by showing you a Honda Fit during a commercial break during their popular 8 PM EST ... Read More

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