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Sandra's Contests Blog December 2008 Archive

By Sandra Grauschopf, About.com Guide to Contests

Get a New Chance to Win a $500 Gift Certificate Every Day

Wednesday December 31, 2008
Enter Bassett Furniture's $500 Shopping Spree Sweepstakes for a new chance to win a gift certificate every day. 129 winners in total will receive a shopping spree worth $500. Entry is open ... Read More

Campbell's Sweepstakes for Kids Offers a Chance at a Caribbean Cruise and More

Wednesday December 31, 2008
Campbell's is offering kids some great chances to win a Caribbean cruise and much more in their Tale of Despereaux Royal Adventure Sweepstakes. The grand prize is a 7-night Caribbean Cruise ... Read More

Ontario Kids' Sweepstakes Gives the Chance to Win a Laptop and More

Wednesday December 31, 2008
TVO Kids is offering Canadians the chance to win games and electronics in their Royals' Saver Contest. The grand prize is a laptop and printer combination worth $750 CDN. 15 ... Read More

Win a Power-Filled Trip to New York City from FX's Power Play Contest

Wednesday December 31, 2008
If you'd like to experience how the rich and powerful live, be sure to enter FX's Damages Power Play Contest. To enter, submit an essay of 50 words or less describing ... Read More

Tell Your La-Z-Boy Story, Win a Room Makeover

Wednesday December 31, 2008
Tell La-Z-Boy how their products have made your life more comfortable and you could win a room makeover and more in their Comfort Stories Contest. The grand prize of their contest ... Read More

Your Favorite Prize Win of 2008

Wednesday December 31, 2008
OK, guys, this is it... Happy New Year's Eve! Not only is this your chance to say goodbye to 2008, but it's also the biggest day of the year ... Read More

Win 1 of 5 HUGE Vacations, Playsets, and More, from RainbowPlay's Sweepstakes

Tuesday December 30, 2008
RainbowPlay's Dream Rainbow Sweepstakes is giving away some very large vacation prizes, as well as various playsets, all the way through the end of 2010. Five grand prize winners will each ... Read More

Win Gift Certificates in NewEgg's Sweepstakes

Tuesday December 30, 2008
Enter NewEgg's Bloodline Battle Sweepstakes for your chance to win gift certificates that could have you rolling in the latest games and gaming equipment. The grand prize winner will receive a ... Read More

Notice for Nabisco Crackers Gift Card Winners

Tuesday December 30, 2008
Have you won a gift card from the Nabisco Magical Crackers Sweepstakes? If so, you might want to keep an especially close eye on your mail right now. ... Read More

Win a $5,000 Vacation from HomeAway

Tuesday December 30, 2008
Enter HomeAway's GetAway Contest for your chance to win a $5,000 getaway to the HomeAway rental location of your choice. The grand prize is $5,000 towards a stay at the Home ... Read More

Prolab Prize Winner Gives Father the Christmas Present of His Dreams

Tuesday December 30, 2008
If I ever win a really big cash prize, I like to think that I'd share it with my friends and family. But when Karla Reyes won the Dodge ... Read More

Win a Selection of Electronics from Woman's Day's Sweepstakes

Tuesday December 30, 2008
Enter the Coby Electronics Sweepstakes from Woman's Day for your chance to win a selection of electronics goodies. Two grand prize winners will each receive a Coby Electronics Dream Package including ... Read More

Win a $25,000 Alaskan Vacation and More from Vaseline's Sweepstakes

Tuesday December 30, 2008
Enter Vaseline's Prescribe the Nation Sweepstakes for your chance to win an unbelievable trip to Alaska or other prizes. The grand prize is a trip for two to Alaska, where you'll ... Read More

Win $25,000 and a Trip from Sportsman's Guide's Sweepstakes

Monday December 29, 2008
Sportsman's Guide has had some fantastic sweepstakes in the past, and they're not disappointing this year, either. Enter the Sportsman's Guide Sweepstakes for your chance to win $25,000 cash ... Read More

Win Lots of Household Help from Halls

Monday December 29, 2008
If you could use some help around the house, be sure to enter Halls' Halls Helps Now Sweepstakes. 100 grand prize winners will be instantly notified that they have won $4,000 ... Read More

More Chances to Win Holiday Cash from Miller

Monday December 29, 2008
Miller Genuine Draft is giving away 1,000 cash prizes in their You Could Win a $25 Gift Card Holiday Sweepstakes. If this sweepstakes looks familiar, it's because it looks a lot ... Read More

Wheel of Fortune Giving Away $5,000 Daily

Monday December 29, 2008
Wheel of Fortune is rewarding its Wheel Watchers Club members with their $5K Every Day Sweepstakes. To enter, register for a Spin ID. On the Wheel of Fortune show, one ... Read More

How Are Your New Year's Eve Sweepstakes Coming Along?

Monday December 29, 2008
Since I've started entering sweepstakes, part of my New Year's Eve ritual has been to try to get last-minute entries into as many of the sweepstakes that are ending on ... Read More

Sweepstakes Ending This Week: December 29 - January 5, 2009

Monday December 29, 2008
Hello, everyone! This week, we're going to reach the moment that I've been warning you about for a long time now -- the end of the year. To say ... Read More

Win Your Dream Woodworking Shop

Sunday December 28, 2008
If you would love to experience the joy of working with your own hands to create beautiful woodwork to be enjoyed by your family for years, but balk at the ... Read More

Win a Trip to Play in the Snow from North Face

Sunday December 28, 2008
I think a lot of people are getting more snow than they really want to see this year. But being snowed in and getting the chance to enjoy all of ... Read More

Win a $5,000 Shopping Spree for Shoes

Sunday December 28, 2008
I think my yearly shoe expenditure is about $60, max. But I could blow my budget and not think twice about it, if I win the Happy Shoe Year Sweepstakes ... Read More

Win a Trip to See Bruce Springsteen's Halftime Show at the Super Bowl

Sunday December 28, 2008
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band are playing the half-time show at this year's Super Bowl, and you could see it in person if you win Amazon's Bruce Springsteen ... Read More

Win a Prize Package Full of Electronics Goodies from Wired's Sweepstakes

Sunday December 28, 2008
Wired Magazine is giving you the chance to win a huge selection of fun electronics in their Wish List Bag Sweepstakes. The grand-prize winner will take home a whole lot of ... Read More

Win a Big Electronics Prize Package and More from Bic's Sweepstakes

Saturday December 27, 2008
Enter Bic's Make Your Mark with Bic Sweepstakes for your chance to win a big electronics prize package worth over $10,000, or other Sony electronics. The grand prize is a home ... Read More

Win a Trip to Meet the Pussy Cat Dolls

Saturday December 27, 2008
Mandee is giving you the chance to meet the Pussycat Dolls in person behind the scenes of one of their concerts or other prizes in their Doll Up for the ... Read More

Win Pink Panther Bracelets and More from Sony's Sweepstakes

Saturday December 27, 2008
Enter Sony's Paw a Prize Sweepstakes and you could win cool Pink Panther swag and more. 65 grand prize winners will each receive a pink and silver Pink Panther Bracelet worth ... Read More

Win a Motorbike Designed for Kids from Suzuki

Saturday December 27, 2008
Enter Suzuki's Young Riders Sweepstakes and you could win a motorbike designed to teach kids to enjoy motorcycling and hone their skills. The grand prize is a Suzuki DR-Z70 Motorbike for ... Read More

Win a Trip to the Set of A&E's "The Beast"

Saturday December 27, 2008
Enter A&E's The Beast Go Undercover Sweepstakes for your chance to visit the set of The Beast, $5,000 cash, or one of 120 gift cards. The grand prize is a trip ... Read More

Did You Win a Prize on the Holiday?

Saturday December 27, 2008
Hello, everyone! I hope that you've all recovered from lots of holiday cooking and family, and that none of you were stuck in long lines during the after-Christmas rush!

Win Super Bowl Tickets from Tyson's Sweepstakes

Friday December 26, 2008
Enter Tyson's The Perfect Kickoff Video Contest for your chance to win a trip to Miami, Florida for next year's Super Bowl. If you're not a big football fan, ... Read More

Win a Trip to the Grammys from T-Mobile's Sweepstakes

Friday December 26, 2008
T-Mobile is giving you five chances to win a free trip to see the Grammys live in their T-Mobile Sidekick Grammys Sweepstakes. Five grand-prize winners will each receive a trip to ... Read More

Win Cash from Clorox and About.com

Friday December 26, 2008
Enter the Clean Up with Clorox Sweepstakes from Clorox and About.com for your chance to win cash this holiday season. Yes, this is a rare sweepstakes sponsored in part by About.com ... Read More

Win 1 of 4 $1,000 Shopping Sprees at Children's Place

Friday December 26, 2008
If you have children in the family, you know how difficult it can be to keep them in great-looking clothes that fit. But you you are the winner of the ... Read More

2009 HGTV Dream Home is Less Than a Week Away!

Friday December 26, 2008
On January 1, 2009, HGTV will begin accepting entries for its 2009 Dream Home Sweepstakes. This amazing prize package includes a home built and decorated by HGTV's top designers, a ... Read More

Win Computers from Dell and Electronics from Sony

Friday December 26, 2008
Enter Dell's Get More, Win More Sweepstakes for your chance to win lots of valuable electronics including computers, digital cameras, and Dell gift cards. The four grand-prize winners will each receive ... Read More

Win a 2007 Dodge Caliber from Tilly's

Thursday December 25, 2008
Tilly's is giving away a car that was used to showcase H&H graphics as well as a trip to Las Vegas to celebrate in their Win Carey Hart's Car Sweepstakes. The ... Read More

Win Cash and Greeting Cards from Hallmark

Thursday December 25, 2008
Enter Hallmark's Perfect Start Sweepstakes for your chance to win a pile of cash and greeting cards. The grand prize is $4,000 cash and $1,000 worth of Hallmark greeting cards. Note that ... Read More

Win a Pair of Laptop Computers and More from Epicurious

Thursday December 25, 2008
Epicurious is offering you the chance to win a fantastic electronics suite in their Ultimate Home Wireless System Sweepstakes. The grand prize is a pair of HP Notebook Computers, plus an ... Read More

Merry Christmas - Bonus Sweepstakes!

Thursday December 25, 2008
Hello, everyone, and Happy Holidays! Merry Christmas to those of you who celebrate, and a joyful and relaxing day to everyone. My theory that entering sweepstakes on holidays is a ... Read More

Win a $12,000 Road Bike from Bicycling.com

Thursday December 25, 2008
I enjoy biking, but I think that spending $200 on a bike is extravagant. But then again, I see the bicycles used by the pros in the races, and ... Read More

Win a Pair of Business-Class Tickets Anywhere in the US from RedMusic.com

Wednesday December 24, 2008
I fly quite a lot, but somehow I've never managed to get beyond economy class. While packed in like sardines in a can, I've often dreamed about sitting in ... Read More

Win a Bass Guitar and Amp in Fender's Sweepstakes

Wednesday December 24, 2008
If you're musically inclined, enter Fender's Pete Wentz Squier P Bass Guitar Sweepstakes for your chance to win a bass guitar and amp. The grand prize is a Squier Pete Wentz ... Read More

Win a Trip to Australia from Pepperidge Farms' Sweepstakes

Wednesday December 24, 2008
Australia is one place that I've always wanted to visit, but I've never had the chance. Pepperidge Farms could make my Australian dreams come true this year, however, with ... Read More

Win Cash Every Month from Tracfone

Wednesday December 24, 2008
Tracfone is giving you the chance to win cash prizes every month in their Monthly Cash Sweepstakes. Every month, five cash prizes will be awarded in the following denominations: $500, ... Read More

Win a Trip to the Henderson FabTech Desert Classic from Ford's Sweepstakes

Wednesday December 24, 2008
Enter Ford's F-150 SVT Raptor Unleashed Tour Sweepstakes for your chance to win a trip for two to the Henderson FabTech Desert Classic in Nevada, an off-road race through the ... Read More

Win a Toyota Prius from AT&T

Tuesday December 23, 2008
AT&T is helping you to go green with their Living Green Sweepstakes, where you could win an environmentally-friendly hybrid car. The grand prize is a 2009 Toyota Prius vehicle worth $28,000. ... Read More

Win a Romantic Trip to New York City from CNN's Sweepstakes

Tuesday December 23, 2008
Enter CNN's The Readers Sweepstakes for your chance to win a romantic trip for 2 to New York, New York. The grand prize is a New York City getaway for 2, ... Read More

Treat Your Family to a Gourmet Party, Courtesy of RecRoom's Sweepstakes

Tuesday December 23, 2008
If you'd like to treat your family to the finest of gourmet foods, enter RecRoom.com's Snoop Dogg's Gather the Family Sweepstakes for your chance to win $3,000 in tasty foods. The ... Read More

Get High Definition in Your Home with Sony's Sweepstakes

Tuesday December 23, 2008
Enter Sony's Optimum High Definition Experience Sweepstakes for your chance to win high-definition Blu-Ray products. The grand prize winner will receive a Sony Blu-Ray player. In addition, the winner may choose ... Read More

Yamaha National Hunting and Fishing Day Sweepstakes Winner

Tuesday December 23, 2008
Yamaha's Hunting and Fishing Day Sweepstakes, which ended on October 31, 2008, gave sweepers across the US a chance to win a Yamaha Grizzly 550 FI worth more than $7,000. Now, ... Read More

Win Garmin GPS Systems and More from Fox

Tuesday December 23, 2008
Fox and Garmin have teamed up to offer the 24 Dossier Navigated by Garmin Sweepstakes, which gives you the chance to win Garmin electronics and swag from the hit series, ... Read More

Win Big Cash Prizes and More from HTC Fuze

Monday December 22, 2008
Enter HTC Fuze's Connect, Communicate, Cash In Sweepstakes for your chance to win a big cash grand prize and much more. The grand prize is $25,000 cash and two Fuze phones. ... Read More

Birdseye Sweepstakes Offers Lots of Chances to Try Steamfresh Veggies

Monday December 22, 2008
Birds Eye is spreading the word about their Steamfresh Vegetables, and they're giving you lots of chances to try them for yourself. Just enter the Steamfresh Meals for Two Sweepstakes ... Read More

Win a Trip to the Playboy Mansion

Monday December 22, 2008
Playboy.com is giving you a chance to party with the Playmates at the Playboy Mansion, in their Simply Perfect Playboy Mansion Sweepstakes. The grand prize is a trip for 2 to ... Read More

Win 1 of 8 Electronics Packages from Linksys

Monday December 22, 2008
Enter Linksys' Connect with Wireless-N and Win Sweepstakes for your chance to win one of eight electronics packages. Each winner will receive a Wii Console, a Wireless-N Gigabit Router, an HP ... Read More

Will You Be Entering Sweepstakes on December 25th?

Monday December 22, 2008
A lot of people will be celebrating Christmas Day on December 25th, 2008. I'm always curious whether the big holidays will give an edge to people who enter instant ... Read More

Sweepstakes Ending this Week: December 22 - December 29, 2008

Monday December 22, 2008
Hello, everyone! We have some great sweepstakes coming to an end this week, including lots of the Holiday Sweepstakes. Get your final chance to win $50,000 from Overstock, bunches of ... Read More

Win a $37,000 Sports Car from Best Buy's Gamers Club

Monday December 22, 2008
Enter the Best Buy Reward Zone Gamer's Club - Need for Speed Sweepstakes for your chance to win a hot new Nissan sports car! The grand prize is a Nissan 370Z ... Read More

Win a Toyota Tacoma for the Holidays

Sunday December 21, 2008
Enter the 2009 Holiday Tacoma Sweepstakes from ToyotaLiveWeb and you could win a new car for the New Year. The grand prize is a Toyota Tacoma vehicle worth $17,500. Entry is open ... Read More

Win a Custom-Tailored Vacation from Goody's Sweepstakes

Sunday December 21, 2008
Goody is giving you the chance to win a vacation designed just for you in their Are You Comfortlicious or Griptastic Sweepstakes.

Your Holiday Recipe Could Win You Holiday Cash

Sunday December 21, 2008
Do you have a recipe that you make every year for the holidays? If so, enter TLC and Campbell's Home for the Holidays Original Recipe Contest for your chance to ... Read More

Win a Trip for 4 to Your Dream US Destination

Sunday December 21, 2008
I think each of us has a place in mind in the United States that we'd really love to visit. For some, it's Disneyland, for others it's Hollywood or New ... Read More

Win 1 of 5 Trips to the Grammy Awards from Best Buy

Sunday December 21, 2008
If you'd like to enjoy a night full of stars -- Hollywood stars, that is -- enter Best Buy Rewards Zone's Music’s Biggest Night Sweepstakes. Five grand-prize winners will each win ... Read More

Pace Sweepstakes Gives Away More than 160,000 Prizes

Saturday December 20, 2008
Enter Pace's Under the Lid Sweepstakes for your chance to win your share of more than 160,000 prizes. Every month, Pace will give one grand prize winner $2,500 in cash. ... Read More

Win a Trip to London from Hyatt

Saturday December 20, 2008
Hyatt is giving you the chance to win a luxurious trip to London in their What's Your Andaz Sweepstakes. The grand prize winner will receive a trip for 2 to London, ... Read More

Win a Diamond Jewelry Set from Zales' Sweepstakes

Saturday December 20, 2008
Enter Zales' Endless Diamonds Sweepstakes for your chance to win a diamond necklace and earring set worth over $3,700. The grand prize winner will take home a Endless Diamonds jewelry set ... Read More

Win Holiday Electronics from Sony's Sweepstakes

Saturday December 20, 2008
Enter Sony's Holiday Phone Giveaway for your chance to win various electronics including big screen televisions, mobile phones, and more. The grand prize is a Samsung 46-inch LCD TV worth nearly ... Read More

Win a Trip to Las Vegas from the World Fishing Network

Saturday December 20, 2008
I've been sighing over offers in my email luring me back to Las Vegas, and I just came back from there last month. But now I -- and you, ... Read More

Win the Chance to Play for $100,000 Cash from Popcap Games

Friday December 19, 2008
Popcap Games is promoting their new Bejeweled Twist game with a big giveaway in their $100,000 Bejeweled Twist Challenge Sweepstakes.

Veggie Lovers, Get 10 Chances to Win a Mom's Retreat

Friday December 19, 2008
If you're a mom who loves veggies, enter Hidden Valley's Search for Veggie Champions Contest for your chance to be one of ten lucky mom to win a mom's retreat ... Read More

Win 1 of 4 Big Vacations and Other Prizes from Axe

Friday December 19, 2008
Axe is offering guys, and guys only, the chance to win one of four big vacations worth nearly $20,000 each in their Study Abroad Sweepstakes and Contest. There are two parts ... Read More

Win Winter Ice -- Diamonds, That Is

Friday December 19, 2008
I know that a lot of people out there are tired of snow and ice, but the kind of ice that you could win in the Winter Wonderland Sweepstakes from ... Read More

Be 1 of 30 Lucky People to Win a Trip to an All-Star Game from Southwest's Sweepstakes

Friday December 19, 2008
Southwest Airlines is going to be helping 30 lucky people go to Phoenix, Arizona to see an NBA All-Star Game in their Slam Dunk Sweepstakes. Each of the grand prizes includes ... Read More

Win a Spyder Roadster

Thursday December 18, 2008
Enter BRP's Win a Can-Am Spyder Roadster Sweepstakes for your chance to win a really cool-looking vehicle. Usually I'm not a fan of motorcycles myself, but the site describes the grand ... Read More

Win the Ultimate Margarita Party from Herradurra

Thursday December 18, 2008
If you're looking for a unique way to celebrate this holiday season, enter Herradurra's Ultimate Margarita Sweepstakes. The grand prize is an Ultimate Margarita Party sponsored by Herradurra, which includes everything ... Read More

Get the Chance to Win a Pair of Yes Man Tickets Every Hour - But Hurry!

Thursday December 18, 2008
This sweepstakes is so short that I haven't even written it up as a profile, but I wanted to let you know about it before it's too late. Every hour ... Read More

Win 1 of 80 Graphics Cards from Blizzard

Thursday December 18, 2008
If you want to play today's newest games, you need to have a really powerful graphics card. Blizzard is helping 80 lucky people get a brand new graphics card ... Read More

Win a Home Entertainment Makeover from Candystand

Thursday December 18, 2008
Enter Candystand's Home Entertainment Sweepstakes and you could win a variety of electronics prizes for your home. The grand prize is a home entertainment system consisting of a 42-inch VIERA-class Plasma ... Read More

Win $10,000 Cash from Boost's Holiday Sweepstakes

Thursday December 18, 2008
Enter Boost Mobile's Home for the Holidays Sweepstakes for your chance to win $10,000 cash and more. The grand prize is a $10,000 Visa Gift Card, and four weekly winners will ... Read More

Are You Being Overwhelmed by Sweepstakes-Related Emails?

Thursday December 18, 2008
Recently, I've been receiving some emails with complaints from sweepers who are receiving too many emails from sponsors. I was wondering whether any of you are feeling overwhelmed by your ... Read More

Bloomingdale's Sweepstakes Offers Luxurious Grand Prize Worth $74,000!

Wednesday December 17, 2008
Be sure to enter Bloomingdales' Infiniti Sweepstakes, where a luxury car is just a portion of the huge grand prize. The lucky grand-prize winner will receive a 2009 Infiniti G Convertible ... Read More

Win a Trip to See the Kathy Griffin Show Live from WaMu's Sweepstakes

Wednesday December 17, 2008
WaMu Live is offering you the chance to fly out to New York City to see Kathy Griffin live in their Sweepstakes 6 Promotion. The grand prize is a trip for ... Read More

Get the Chance to Win Cash from Woman's Day

Wednesday December 17, 2008
Woman's Day is giving you the chance to win one big cash prize or lots of smaller prizes in their Instant Cash Giveaway Sweepstakes. Despite the name, this is not actually ... Read More

Win a Trip to Hogwarts from Warner Brothers

Wednesday December 17, 2008
OK, so Hogwarts (probably) doesn't exist outside the covers of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter books, but if you win Warner Brother's Hogwarts Holidays Sweepstakes, you'll receive the next-best thing to ... Read More

Harley Davidson's Bikes, Camera, Action! Contest Announces Winner

Wednesday December 17, 2008
Harley Davidson has announced the winner of their Bikes, Camera, Action Contest, where US residents were invited to submit videos encouraging women to ride motorcycles. According to Harley Davidson's press release, ... Read More

MyLifetime Contest Gives You Cash for Your Life Goals

Wednesday December 17, 2008
Is there something about your life that you'd like to change in the New Year? Would $10,000 help you achieve those goals? If so, enter MyLifetime's Clean Start Challenge ... Read More

Win $100,000 Cash and More from TNT's Leverage Sweepstakes

Tuesday December 16, 2008
TNT is promoting their new television series, Leverage, with the chance to try your hand at being a high-tech break-in artist. Just enter the Leverage $100,000 Mission Sweepstakes and ... Read More

Win a Caribbean Cruise from Oprah

Tuesday December 16, 2008
Oprah's Family Cruisin the Caribbean Sweepstakes is giving you the chance to win a Caribbean cruise for four people. The grand prize is a 5-day Caribbean Cruise for four people on ... Read More

Win Entertainment Prizes from Chiquita's Instant Sweepstakes

Tuesday December 16, 2008
Enter Chiquita's Dine Inn to Win Sweepstakes and you could win entertainment prizes like home theater systems, board games, and more. The grand-prize winner will receive a home entertainment package which ... Read More

Win Holiday Cash from Hershey's Bliss

Tuesday December 16, 2008
Those of us who remember Hershey's Bliss fondly for the candy-awarding sweepstakes they held not long ago will be happy to hear that there's a new chance to win from ... Read More

Hunt Brothers Announces Winner of Free Gas and Pizza

Tuesday December 16, 2008
Hunt Brothers Pizza sponsored the Free Fill Up Sweepstakes, where one lucky winner would receive $3,510 for free gas, and coupons for a Hunt Brothers Pizza every week for a ... Read More

Chevrolet Celebrates Tony's Return with a Sweepstakes to Win a Chevy Silverado and More

Tuesday December 16, 2008
Tony Stewart has returned to Chevrolet's racing team, and the car manufacturer is celebrating with big chances to win in their Tony's Back with Chevy Sweepstakes. The grand prize winner will ... Read More

Win $25,000 Worth of Appliances for Your Dream Kitchen

Monday December 15, 2008
Enter It's Smart to Dim's Win Your Dream Kitchen Sweepstakes and you could win $25,000 worth of appliances, cabinetry, and more to make your dream kitchen in your home. The grand ... Read More

Win a Trip to the 2009 Presidential Inauguration

Monday December 15, 2008
Tribune Broadcasting is giving you the chance to see the induction of a new president live in their Inauguration Sweepstakes scheduled for January 20, 2009. The grand prize winner will receive ... Read More

Make a Perfect Virtual Turkey, Win Instant Prizes

Monday December 15, 2008
Enter Jennie-O's Trauma or Triumph Sweepstakes by trying to make the perfect turkey online, and you could win a year's worth of groceries or instant prizes like Flip Video Camcorders, ... Read More

Won an iPod, But Don't Know What to Do With It?

Monday December 15, 2008
IPods are a really popular prize right now. I've won two myself, and I love them to death. But if you're not sure how to use these high-tech music ... Read More

Win Shopping Sprees from JC Penney's Sweepstakes

Monday December 15, 2008
Enter the Feel the Joy of Giving Sweepstakes for your chance to win shopping sprees at JC Penney's stores. The grand prize winner will receive a $1,000 JC Penney gift card. ... Read More

Sweepstakes Ending This Week: December 15 - December 22, 2008

Monday December 15, 2008
Hello, everyone, and Happy Monday! We're back this week with the sweepstakes that are ending between now and December 22, 2008. These include some really nice prizes, like the ... Read More

Soak In the Sun with Domino's Tablet Hotels Sweepstakes

Monday December 15, 2008
Domino Magazine is giving you the chance to kick off the winter blues and escape to a resort in Turks and Caicos, in their Tablet Hotels Sweepstakes. The grand prize is ... Read More

Win a Car and a Trip to a NCAA Football National Championship Game from Pontiac

Sunday December 14, 2008
Enter Pontiac's 2008 NCAA Football Pick Six Sweepstakes for your chance to win a trip for 6 to a NCAA Football Championship, and a brand new Pontiac car! The grand prize ... Read More

Win One of Five Big Trips to the 2009 or 2010 Super Bowl

Sunday December 14, 2008
Coors Lite is giving you five big chances to go to the Big Game this year or next year, in their Super Bowl XLIII Sweepstakes. Each winner will receive a trip ... Read More

Win Holiday Ornaments from Dreamworks' Beloved Movies

Sunday December 14, 2008
Dreamworks is giving you two chances to win limited-edition holiday ornaments from two of their most popular movies. Enter the Kung Fu Panda Holiday Sweepstakes for your chance to win one ... Read More

Win $5,000 for Your Grilling Recipe

Sunday December 14, 2008
Enter Crisco's Grilling Hall of Fame Contest and you could be one of five lucky people to win $5,000 to spend on a backyard makeover. To enter, submit a unique grilling ... Read More

Lucky Magazine Sweepstakes Gives You 500 Chances to Win a Shopping Spree

Sunday December 14, 2008
Five hundred lucky people are going to have the chance to go on a free shopping spree at TheLimited.com, thanks to Lucky Magazine's Thelimited.com Sweepstakes. Each of the 500 grand prize ... Read More

Win Your Choice -- $100,000 or a Trip of a Lifetime -- from LG

Saturday December 13, 2008
LG is going to give one lucky winner a very tough choice to make, as part of their Rumor is True Sweepstakes. The grand prize winner can choose between $100,000 cash ... Read More

Win a Trip to NYC to Let Vogue Make Over Your Look

Saturday December 13, 2008
How would you like to have a whole new look, from hair to clothes, specially designed for you by Vogue Magazine? If that sounds like fun, be sure to ... Read More

Win a Trip to Hawaii or Daily Prizes from XBox

Saturday December 13, 2008
If you've ever played Feeding Frenzy, you know it's a game where you play a little fish trying to get bigger without being eaten. Now, XBox has released a ... Read More

M&M's Announces Halloween Million Dollar Winner

Saturday December 13, 2008
The winner of M&M's Halloween Million Sweepstakes is Michelle Willis, a school teacher from Ahwatukee, Arizona, according to an article from AZCentral.com. The win comes at a perfect time for Michelle, ... Read More

Win a Year's Lease on a Mercedes Benz

Saturday December 13, 2008
Register on FreeTravelBrochures.com and you could be driving around town in a Mercedes Benz in their Mercedes-Benz Great American Road Trip Sweepstakes. The grand prize is a year's lease on a ... Read More

Win the Chance to Give Yourself a New Luxury Car

Friday December 12, 2008
A lot of television shows and movies feature someone receiving a brand new car with a great big ribbon wrapped around it. Although I don't think that anyone will ever ... Read More

Win Everything You Need to Throw a Great Party

Friday December 12, 2008
Ocean Spray and Heinz are teaming up to give you $3,000 worth of everything that you need to throw a fantastic party in their Ultimate Party Meatballs Sweepstakes. The grand prize ... Read More

Win Electronics Goodies from CompUSA

Friday December 12, 2008
CompUSA's Winter Sony Sweepstakes gives you three chances to win Sony electronics prizes. The grand prize is a Windows Vista Media Center System, including a 42-inch HDTV, worth nearly $1,500. ... Read More

Tonight's Wife Swap to Feature a Family of Sweepers

Friday December 12, 2008
ABC's reality show, Wife Swap is going to feature a family of sweepers when it airs tonight, December 12th. For those of you who aren't familiar with the show, the ... Read More

Win 1 of 8 NFLShop Gift Certificates - or a Super Bowl Vacation

Friday December 12, 2008
GMC is giving football addicts what they crave the most in their Ultimate Football Fan Sweepstakes. Eight lucky winners will receive shopping sprees at NFLShop.com, and one of those winners ... Read More

Win a Trip to California to Meet Thomas Kinkade

Thursday December 11, 2008
Teleflora is giving you the chance to jet out to Monterey, California to meet the famous artist, Thomas Kinkade, in their Thomas Kinkade's Home for the Holiday Sweepstakes. Three lucky people ... Read More

Win a Trip for 4 to Napa, California

Thursday December 11, 2008
Cooking Light Magazine is giving you the chance to win a trip for yourself and three friends to Wine Country in Napa, California through their Nights to Savor Sweepstakes. The lucky ... Read More

Win a Pair of Hot Game Consoles from Game Stop

Thursday December 11, 2008
Game Stop is giving you the chance to win a pair of the hottest game systems today, in their Playstation 3 and Nintendo Wii Sweepstakes. The grand prize winner will receive ... Read More

Win 1 of 45 TVs Used in the AQUOS Experience in New York City

Thursday December 11, 2008
Sharp has created an interesting display in Grand Central Station this year -- a giant Christmas tree made up of high-tech Aquos televisions. The tree is designed to highlight ... Read More

Shoot Better Pictures Thanks to Nikon's Sweepstakes

Thursday December 11, 2008
Nikon is celebrating its Nikkor lenses with lots of chances to take better pictures, in its 75th Anniversary of NIKKOR Sweepstakes. The grand prize is a trip for 2 to a ... Read More

Sweepstakes Ending this Week - December 11 - December 15, 2008

Thursday December 11, 2008
As I was preparing this morning's sweepstakes newsletter, I realized I had completely forgotten to do the roundup of sweepstakes ending this week on Monday. This is a big ... Read More

Sweepstakes Instead of Christmas Bonus?

Thursday December 11, 2008
There is an interesting article in a Gainsville, Florida newspaper: Newlywed the Winner of $50,000 Office Prize.

Chevron Sweepstakes Offers Tons of Chances to Win Gas Cards

Wednesday December 10, 2008
I've written before that some of the best sweepstakes to enter are those with lots of prizes and few people entering. That's exactly the description of Chevron's Techron Trivia Game ... Read More

Win an All-Inclusive Puerto Vallerta Vacation from MovieTickets.com

Wednesday December 10, 2008
If you'd like to shake off the wintertime blues with a romantic, all-inclusive trip to Puerto Vallerta in Mexico, then enter MovieTickets.com's Say Yes to a Dream Vacation Sweepstakes. The grand ... Read More

Pepperidge Farm's Sweepstakes Helps You and Charity

Wednesday December 10, 2008
Enter Pepperidge Farms' Holiday Win and Give Sweepstakes every day for your chance to win cash for yourself and for the charity of your choice. Every day until January 11, 2008, ... Read More

Win 1 of 4 Disney Vacations from ESPN

Wednesday December 10, 2008
Enter ESPN's The Weekend Sweepstakes for your chance to win one of four free Disney World vacations, or one of 46 Dick's Sporting Goods gift card. The four grand prize winners ... Read More

Win $25,000 for Your Best-Loved Recipe

Wednesday December 10, 2008
Do you have a much-loved recipe that your family looks forward to every time you make it? If so, enter Taste of Home's America's Best Loved Recipe Contest for ... Read More

Win a Brand New Suzuki SX4 from SITV

Tuesday December 9, 2008
Enter SITV's Fandemonium Arrive in Style Sweepstakes for your chance to win a brand new Suzuki vehicle. The grand prize winner will receive a 2009 Suzuki SX4 worth $17,900. ... Read More

Win Super Bowl Tickets from Fox and Hyundai

Tuesday December 9, 2008
Fox and Hyundai have teamed up to offer you a chance to win a free trip to the Super Bowl in their Hyundai Genesis Big Game Sweepstakes. The grand prize is ... Read More

Win a Trip to the Greek Isles from Rudolph Foods

Tuesday December 9, 2008
If you'd like to spend some time cruising around the crystal blue waters of the Greek Islands, be sure to enter Rudolph Foods' Mamma Mia Greek Isle Sweepstakes. The grand prize ... Read More

Win $1,000 Daily or a $25,000 Grand Prize from Lifetime TV

Tuesday December 9, 2008
Every day until the end of the year, Lifetime TV is giving away cash in their FaLaLaLa Sweepstakes. Every day, a new lucky winner will be chosen to receive $1,000 cash, ... Read More

The Holiday Season Heralds Hope, Joy... and Sweepstakes Scams

Tuesday December 9, 2008
This time of the year, most people are thinking of peace, hope, and good will to men -- which makes it the perfect time for scammers to crawl out of ... Read More

Honda Sweepstakes Gives You 200 Chances to Win Cash

Tuesday December 9, 2008
Enter Honda's Happy Honda Days Instant Win Sweepstakes for your chance to be one of 200 instant winners to receive free cash. Each of the 200 winners will receive $100 in ... Read More

Win Up to $50,000 Cash from Digital Insight

Monday December 8, 2008
If there's one thing that we could all use, especially at this time of the year, it's more cash. That's why Digital Insight's $50K Your Way Sweepstakes is so exciting ... Read More

Win Cash for the Holidays from ABC

Monday December 8, 2008
If your idea of a great holiday present is a huge wad of cash, then Santa might come this year in the shape of ABC's 25 Days of Christmas Sweepstakes. The ... Read More

Get a New Chance to Win from Marie Claire Every Day in December

Monday December 8, 2008
Marie Claire's December Giveaway-a-Day Sweepstakes is giving you a new chance to win beauty and fashion prizes every day throughout December. Prizes change daily, but include Zia Natural Skincare Holiday Facial ... Read More

Win a $40,000 Football Dream Prize from Visa

Monday December 8, 2008
If you're a football fan, be sure to enter Visa's 2008 Visa Inside Pass NFL Sweepstakes for your chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime prize package including trips to three big ... Read More

Win a Dodge Truck or Instant Prizes from Chrysler's Sweepstakes

Monday December 8, 2008
Enter Chrysler's Dodge Ram Instant Win Game and Giveaway for your chance to win a new Dodge truck, or hundreds of instant prizes. The grand prize is a 2009 Dodge Ram ... Read More

Win a New Car and a Trip to Hawaii from Ford

Monday December 8, 2008
Ford has brought back its Road to Kona Sweepstakes this year, which gives you the chance to win two great prizes rolled into one -- a new car and a ... Read More

Win $20,000 Worth of Prizes for Your Home from Birds and Blooms

Sunday December 7, 2008
Enter Birds and Blooms' Holiday Giveaway Sweepstakes and you could win $20,000 worth of home and garden prizes. Each day, new prizes are awarded, including $500 gift certificates for plants from ... Read More

Decorate a Cookie, Win a Disney Vacation

Sunday December 7, 2008
This is the time of year when everyone breaks out their baking equipment and starts decorating cookies. If you're a whiz at cookie decorating, then be sure to enter Wilton's ... Read More

Win $5,000 for Your Cocktail Recipe

Sunday December 7, 2008
There are a lot of recipe contests out here, but this one has a fun twist. Mionetto's contest isn't asking you to spend hours working over a hot stove, but ... Read More

Win a Trip for 6 to Mexico from Travel and Leisure Magazine

Sunday December 7, 2008
Travel and Leisure Magazine is giving you the chance to win an amazing getaway for six in their Nautica Escape Sweepstakes. The grand prize is a week-long trip for 6 to ... Read More

Win $50,000 Toward Your Dream Car from Autotrader

Sunday December 7, 2008
One lucky winner of Autotrader's $50,000 Auto Show Sweepstakes will get the chance to pick out the car of their dreams, for free. The grand prize is $50,000 that will be ... Read More

Win $25,000 from Philips Sonicare

Saturday December 6, 2008
How would you like to never have to worry about paying for another crown or cavity again? That peace of mind is exactly what you'll get if you're the lucky ... Read More

Kids, Win a Trip to Rock Camp

Saturday December 6, 2008
Kids, if you'd like to really learn how to rock, enter Disney's Camp Rock Rock Camp Getaway Sweepstakes. The grand prize is a trip for 4 -- the winner, a friend, ... Read More

Win $10,000, iPods, or Gift Certificates from Big Lots

Saturday December 6, 2008
Big Lots is giving you the chance to win cash, iPods, or gift certificates in their Character Arcade Sweepstakes. The grand prize is $10,000 in cold, hard cash. Ten first-prize winners ... Read More

Get the Chance to Be on the Field at the Super Bowl!

Saturday December 6, 2008
Kids, enter the NFL's Play 60 Super Bowl Contest and you could win a trip to the Super Bowl, including the chance to actually be on the field before the ... Read More

There's Still Time to Enter Comedy Central's Thanxgiveaway Wiikend Sweepstakes

Saturday December 6, 2008
If you missed Comedy Central's Thanxgiveaway Wiikend Sweepstakes over the Thanksgiving weekend, don't despair -- there's still time to enter. The sweepstakes ends tomorrow, December 7, 2008. And now, every ... Read More

Kids, Win a Variety of Hot Toys and Games from Sports Illustrated

Friday December 5, 2008
Sports Illustrated Kids is giving kids between the ages of 7 and 15 a chance to win some of the season's hottest toys and games in their Gotta Get It ... Read More

Win a Trip to the Super Bowl or Under Armour Footwear

Friday December 5, 2008
If you'd love to be one of the screaming fans in the bleachers at this year's Super Bowl, be sure to enter Under Armour's Lace Up Win Big Sweepstakes. The grand ... Read More

Win a Chef-Catered Meal for 10 with Your Holiday Recipe

Friday December 5, 2008
Use one of Hood's holiday ingredients in a delicious recipe and you could win a chef-catered dinner party for 10 in Hood's 4th Annual Recipe Contest. The grand prize is a ... Read More

Win $10,000 from Old Navy

Friday December 5, 2008
If all you want for Christmas this year is cash, Old Navy is giving away a nice chunk of change in their All I Want Sweepstakes. The grand prize is $10,000, ... Read More

Become a Millionaire Overnight with Fabulous Savings' Sweepstakes

Thursday December 4, 2008
Fabulous Savings is bringing back yet another fabulous sweepstakes in its Save-a-lution Sweepstakes. One lucky grand prize winner will become a millionaire overnight with a $1,000,000 cash prize. The cash ... Read More

What to Do About Flash Sweepstakes When You Can't Install Flash

Thursday December 4, 2008
Flash Sweepstakes are becoming more popular, because they give sponsors a way to add more interactivity, like games, music, and animation, without difficulty for users on most computers. If you are ... Read More

Win a National Geographic Trip to Ecuador

Thursday December 4, 2008
Three big winners will receive an unforgettable trip to Ecuador courtesy of National Geographic in their Win a Trip to the Four Worlds of Ecuador Sweepstakes. Each of the three grand ... Read More

Win a Trip to L.A. and a Lifestyle Makeover from Real Simple

Thursday December 4, 2008
Real Simple Magazine is giving you the chance to win a fun trip to Los Angeles, California and life advice from one of their experts in their Real Simple Makeover ... Read More

Share Your Holiday Project, Win $10,000 to Complete It

Thursday December 4, 2008
Sears wants to hear your holiday craft, renovation, and redecoration stories -- and they're willing to give away a $10,000 prize and more in their Project Holiday Contest 2008. To enter, ... Read More

Have You Won Using Roboform?

Thursday December 4, 2008
Roboform is a program that can save sweepers a lot of typing (and the potential health problems, like carpal tunnel syndrome, that come with too much typing).

DIY's Cool Tools Awarding a Big Cash Prize

Wednesday December 3, 2008
Enter DIY Cool Tools' Holiday Blitz Sweepstakes for your chance to win cash to recover from the holidays. The grand-prize winner will receive $15,000 cash to use to buy the hottest ... Read More

Relax with Great Prizes from Johnson's Sweepstakes

Wednesday December 3, 2008
Enter Johnson's Escape Your Everyday Stress Sweepstakes for your chance to win prizes that will help ease away your stress, from Johnson's products to a dream vacation. The grand prize winner ... Read More

Win New Computers from Intel Lenovo

Wednesday December 3, 2008
Could you use a newer, faster computer? If so, be sure to enter Intel Lenovo's Seek New Frontiers Sweepstakes for your chance to win one of five grand prizes of ... Read More

Win $5,000 for Making America a Sweeter Place

Wednesday December 3, 2008
Do you make America a sweeter place using Pillsbury products? If so, describe how you do it and you could win $5,000 cash or other prizes in the Make ... Read More

Win $10,000 Cash and More from Hellmann's

Wednesday December 3, 2008
Hellmann's Great Grocery Giveaway is giving you the chance to win groceries for a year and instant prizes. The grand prize winner will receive $10,000 cash, enough to cover a lot ... Read More

Overstock Contest Offers One Lucky Family a $50,000 Bailout

Wednesday December 3, 2008
One of the comments I've heard the most about the big government bailouts is from people who wonder why the big companies get huge influxes of cash, while individual families ... Read More

Win 1 of 12 Cars and Much More from QVC

Tuesday December 2, 2008
QVC is getting into the holiday spirit with the 12 Days of Christmas Sweepstakes, which is giving away 12 Smart Cars as well as a whole lot of QVC gift ... Read More

Win Food Network Cookware for Your Kitchen

Tuesday December 2, 2008
The Food Network Store is giving away a selection of its cookware in the Food Network Kitchenware Dream Set Sweepstakes. The grand prize is a treat for anyone who likes fine ... Read More

Costco Sweepstakes Celebrates 12 Days of Giveaways

Tuesday December 2, 2008
Costco is celebrating the holiday season with its 12 Days of Giveaways Sweepstakes. But instead of winning partridges in pear trees, you could be taking home full-HD televisions, crosstrainers, luggage ... Read More

Save Your Company's Holiday Party with Kahlua

Tuesday December 2, 2008
Kahlua has noted that a lot of companies are cutting back on their holiday parties, or doing away with them altogether. If you want to be the one to rescue ... Read More

Enter Hourly to Win Kmart Shopping Sprees

Tuesday December 2, 2008
The CW Network is giving away a ton of Kmart shopping sprees in their Countdown to Christmas Sweepstakes, and you can enter once per hour to increase your chances of ... Read More

Win a Trip to Universal Studios from Men 7

Monday December 1, 2008
Enter Men 7's The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor Sweepstakes for your chance to win a trip to Universal Studios in Los Angeles or electronics prizes. The grand prize is ... Read More

Win a TV Room Makeover and More with Your Pizza Recipe

Monday December 1, 2008
Do you make a mean pizza? Then enter Boboli's Great American City Tour Pizza Recipe Contest for your chance to win a TV Room Makeover or a Boboli Pizza ... Read More

Win a Trip to Nashville to See the Rockettes Perform

Monday December 1, 2008
If you'd like to see the Rockettes perform at Christmastime without going to the Big Apple, enter Gaylord Opryland's Christmas in Music City Sweepstakes. The grand prize is a trip to ... Read More

Share Your Wins for November 2008!

Monday December 1, 2008
We're starting a new month, which means that a lot of us will start getting notifications of prize wins from the sweepstakes that ended in November. For me, November ... Read More

Sweepstakes Ending This Week - December 1 - December 8, 2008

Monday December 1, 2008
Hello, everyone, and happy December! December is always an exciting month for sweepers, because more sweepstakes expire at the end of the month than at any other time throughout ... Read More

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