Slim Odds - A Daily Dose of Sweepstakes

Hiatus

2011-12-02T11:18:00.000-06:00

My husband and I are expecting our 2nd child and pregnancies aren't always a walk in the park for us. For this reason, I have let the blog slip and figure its just better to just take an official hiatus. My goal is to have the blog back online by summer 2012, but we will see. Worst case scenario, you will hear from me sometime in July of next year.

In the mean time, my suggestion remains using Online-Sweepstakes. Best of luck in your winnings and talk with you guys in 2012.

Simone

GC & Shoes

2011-09-27T01:00:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Dillard's Mia Sweep

Prize(s)- $500 Dillard's GC & pair of Mia shoes (5 given away)

End Date - September 30, 2011

Entry Frequency - daily per email

Simone's Thoughts - Can't beat free shoes and clothing!

Off and On

2011-09-26T01:00:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Concannon Vineyard $20,000 Sweep

Prize(s)- $20,000

End Date - December 31, 2011

Entry Frequency - daily per person

Simone's Thoughts - The blog is going to be a little off and on for the next few weeks. Have a lot going on at home and going on vacation. Normally I would prepare all the posts in advance, but its just not feasible right now.

The 20 grand from this sweep would be helpful, but money doesn't always fix everything. :)

What is snow?

2011-09-16T01:00:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - NFRA Ski Trip

Prize(s)- 2 night trip for 4 to a ski or sea destination; also giving away 10 prizes of $250 Dicks GC

End Date - November 30, 2011

Entry Frequency - daily per person/email

Simone's Thoughts - Amazingly enough, my 3 year old has actually seen it snow 2x in his lifetime where we live and I have the video to prove it. I don't remember seeing snow at home till I was about 6. Got really sick of it living in VT, but don't miss it here in TX. In any case, if you like snow and skiing, this is the sweep for you. For those of us who don't you can pick the 'sea' prize.

Tires...

2011-09-15T01:00:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Toyo Tires Durango Sweep

Prize(s)- 2011 Dodge Durango; also set of 4 Toyo Tires (1 set given away weekly)

End Date - January 2, 2012

Entry Frequency - 1x per person/email

Simone's Thoughts - The tires would come in handy and so would the car. I thought Dodge Durangos were trucks, but guess I was wrong.

Its football time!!!

2011-09-14T01:00:00.002-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - ESPN Jeep Sweep

Prize(s)- 2012 Jeep Wrangler and trip for 2 to college football game

End Date - December 3, 2011

Entry Frequency - 1x per household

Simone's Thoughts - You have to be a member, but its free and most likely if you enter sweeps through my blog regularly, you already are.

My husband loves Jeeps and we both love college football, so this is a win-win for us. That being said, when I think of tailgating for college football a Jeep isn't really the vehicle I have in mind.

Zappos

2011-09-13T01:00:00.001-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Zappos Gift Card Sweep

Prize(s)- Zappos $1,000 GC; also $500 GC given away weekly

End Date - September 25, 2011

Entry Frequency - daily per person/email

Simone's Thoughts - Can't go wrong with free shoes.

So tired...

2011-09-12T01:00:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Cadillac Sweep

Prize(s)- 2012 Cadillac CTS-V and a 2 night trip for 2 to participate in the High Performance Driving Experience

End Date - October 31, 2011

Entry Frequency - 1x per person/email

Simone's Thoughts - Sorry I sucked at posting last week, I'd like to say it won't happen again, but I have been so tired as of late, that it might. Hopefully, it won't. This sweep is for a Caddy. Not much more to say.

Amazon + FB

2011-09-06T01:00:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Amazon Facebook Sweep

Prize(s)-$1,000 Amazon GC (1 given away weekly)

End Date - September 13, 2011

Entry Frequency -weekly per person

Simone's Thoughts - I try and stay away from posting Facebook and Twitter sweepstakes on my blog here since not everyone goes that route, but I couldn't resist on this one. No one can say no to a $1000 Amazon.com GC and if you aren't entering FB contests yet, this might be a good reason to start.

5 Dollar Store

2011-09-02T01:00:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Dollar General Laptop Sweep

Prize(s)- Laptop (1 given away daily - 30 total)

End Date - September 26, 2011

Entry Frequency - daily per household

Simone's Thoughts - Did you know they have $5 stores now? Sign of the times I guess. Maybe by the time my kids are grown it will be $20 stores - lets hope not. The odds are good on this sweep, thats why its here that and my hard drive fried on one of our computers... sigh.

Family Vaca

2011-09-01T09:37:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Kiwi Beaches Trip

Prize(s)- 4 day trip for 2 adults & 2 children to your choice of Beaches Resorts

End Date - January 31, 2012

Entry Frequency - daily per person/email

Simone's Thoughts - Right now I could use a mommy vacation, but I guess a nice family one would do.

3D blah blah

2011-08-30T23:15:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Frito-Lay 3D HGTV

Prize(s)- 2 3D HDTVs, 4 recliners, blue ray system, & $1,000 NFLShop.com GC

End Date - September 30, 2011

Entry Frequency - daily per person/email

Simone's Thoughts - Sorry I have been sucking at posting things recently, haven't been feeling 100%. You do have to be a member to enter this, but its worth it.

Caddy

2011-08-29T11:26:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Cadillac Sweep

Prize(s)- 2012 Cadillac CTS & a 2 night trip for 2 to participate in the High Performance Driving Experience

End Date - October 31, 2011

Entry Frequency - 1x per person/email

Simone's Thoughts - Can't go wrong w/ a caddy and a trip.

One night in Bankok

2011-08-26T01:00:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Affluent Traveler Bangkok Sweep

Prize(s)- 7 night trip for two to Bangkok, Thailand with all the bells and whistles

End Date - December 15, 2011

Entry Frequency - 1x per person

Simone's Thoughts - Since my loyal followers all know I have a young son, it will come as no surprise that I will not be entering to win this. Maybe one day we will go, but not anytime soon. If this is your 'bag' though, by all means it looks like a wonderful trip!

Manly looking ride

2011-08-25T01:00:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Polaris ATV Sweep

Prize(s)- Polaris® MY12 RANGER XP® 800

End Date - December 31, 2011

Entry Frequency - daily per person/email

Simone's Thoughts - This looks like something you would use for dove hunting or could strap a dead animal to the back of. I don't hunt doves, I feed them and point them out to our son in the morning. Sometimes I hit them with the car when they don't fly away fast enough, but I don't need a Polaris to do that.

Trip to Tucsan

2011-08-24T09:09:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - EquiSearch Tucson Sweep

Prize(s)- 5 day trip for two to Tanque Verde Ranch in Tucson, AZ

End Date - September 30, 2011

Entry Frequency - 1x per household

Simone's Thoughts - I like riding horses, but I'm sure my butt would be sore after a day or two. Lets hope the pool is nice as well!

Friggin Cheeseheads

2011-08-23T01:00:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Frigo Cheeseheads Cruise Sweep

Prize(s)- 7 night cruise for four aboard Royal Caribbean & $3,200 (5 trips given away)

End Date - December 31, 2011

Entry Frequency - daily per person/email

Simone's Thoughts - I just wish this brand was called Friggin, I want to call it that all the time. Be aware, no airfare to port with this cruise.

2001

2011-08-22T01:00:00.002-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - MTV Ibiza Sweep

Prize(s)- 6 day trip for two to Ibiza, Spain & $500

End Date - November 27, 2011

Entry Frequency - daily per person

Simone's Thoughts - Wow. Its been ten years since 2001, which is the last year I can think I would have seriously entered this contest to win. There would have been about another 6 years I would have entered just for the trip for Spain, but pre-2001 for Ibiza... I feel old. So for all those young and young at heart, this ones for you.

It Pays, but only if you win

2011-08-18T01:00:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - New World Pasta Cash Sweep

Prize(s)- $5200; also $100 first prize (450 given away)

End Date - October 30, 2011

Entry Frequency - daily per household

Simone's Thoughts - This sweep has been essentially 'ongoing' for several years now. Starting, stopping, starting, stopping. Still haven't won, but with odds like these its only a matter of time.

Does this truck make my ass look big?

2011-08-17T01:00:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - GM Truck Sweep

Prize(s)- 2012 Chevy Silverado 1500 & 3 night trip for 2 to Texas Motor Speedway

End Date - September 16, 2011

Entry Frequency - 1x person/email

Simone's Thoughts - Maybe this will offset the cancer you will get from attending the NASCAR race.

Cabin? In what world?

2011-08-16T23:40:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - DIY Blog Cabin

Prize(s)- 2011 Blog Cabin in VA

End Date - September 30, 2011

Entry Frequency - daily per person

Simone's Thoughts - I think last year was when the blog cabin lost the 'cabin' part of its name. I love this years house, but cabin it is not. In fact, its about as non-cabin as you can get. Either way, its a dream win.

Visa Versa

2011-08-15T19:49:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Nissan Versa Sweep

Prize(s)- 2012 Nissan Versa Sedan SL, $5,000, plus about another $8,000 to offset taxes

End Date - October 14, 2011

Entry Frequency - daily per person/email

Simone's Thoughts - Sorry about the late posting, didn't post as scheduled. I've waxed poetic about my old Nissan before, but needless to say the amount of cash this one comes with makes it worth entering even if you hate Nissans.

European Vaca

2011-08-12T01:00:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - NBCUniversalMedia Europe Trip

Prize(s)- 11 night trip for 2 to Edinburgh, London, & Paris

End Date - August 25, 2011

Entry Frequency - daily per person/email

Simone's Thoughts - There is some pretty crazy stuff happening in the UK right now, but that doesn't mean I wouldn't like to visit at some point in the future and doing it for free is always a plus.

Money, money

2011-08-11T01:00:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Norelco Cash Sweep

Prize(s)- $10,000 (10 given away)

End Date - September 30, 2011

Entry Frequency - daily per person

Simone's Thoughts - Can you tell momma wants to win some cash?

Another cash delivery

2011-08-10T01:00:00.002-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Kellogg Road Trip Sweep

Prize(s)- $4,000, $500 bank card & $500 Walmart GC (5 given away)

End Date - November 15, 2011

Entry Frequency - daily per person/email + bonus entries

Simone's Thoughts - Here's another one that purports to give away one thing and gives GCs and cash instead. Woohoo!

Gift Cards - yay!

2011-08-09T01:00:00.002-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Nestle TV Sweep

Prize(s)- $5,000 Visa GC (10 given away, can be used for TV)

End Date - daily per person/email

Entry Frequency - October 31, 2011

Simone's Thoughts - Nothing I love more that sweepstakes that say they are giving away one thing and then actually give away cash. No really, I love them!

Dinosaur Train

2011-08-08T01:00:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Amtrak Dinosaur Train Sweep

Prize(s)- Trip for 4 on Amtrak Vacations Rocky Mountain National Park Tour

End Date - August 31, 2011

Entry Frequency - daily per person/email

Simone's Thoughts - I personally think that PBS's 'Dinosaur Train' is a stroke of genius. Dinosaurs AND trains?! What little boy wouldn't love that? In case you hadn't guessed, this would be a dream trip for my 3 year old son.

Tuscany

2011-08-05T01:00:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Redbook Italy Sweep

Prize(s)- 7 night trip for 4 to Tuscany, Italy

End Date - August 15, 2011

Entry Frequency - 1x per household

Simone's Thoughts - After our last European vaca with the 2 year old, Garrett and I decided that if we win another one anytime soon we are just going to take our respective mothers and leave the other spouse home with the kid.

Big A** TV

2011-08-04T01:00:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - CMT TV Sweep

Prize(s)- 55-inch flat screen television.

End Date - August 18, 2011

Entry Frequency - daily per person/email

Simone's Thoughts - Still haven't ever won one, hubby still wants one.

Supporting the devil

2011-08-03T08:54:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Ladie's Home Journal Walmart Sweep

Prize(s)- $1,000 Walmart GC

End Date - August 8, 2011

Entry Frequency - daily per person

Simone's Thoughts - I try really hard to avoid Walmart. I hate their business practices and just feel bad when shopping there. That being said, if I have free money, I'm there.

You do have to be a member, but its through the BHG family and its free.

Aint nobody gonna slow me down

2011-08-02T16:06:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - USA Big Cash Sweep

Prize(s)- $125,000

End Date - September 14, 2011

Entry Frequency - daily per person/email

Simone's Thoughts - Sorry I have been sucking at posting at my regular time, I've had a lot on my plate recently. In any case, I don't know anyone who would turn this one down.

I doubt this one will be any cooler

2011-08-01T01:00:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Disney Puerto Rico Trip

Prize(s)- 4 day trip for 4 to Puerto Rico

End Date - August 31, 2011

Entry Frequency - daily per person/email

Simone's Thoughts - I know this won't be any cooler, but at least its a trip for 4. You have to be a member, but its free.

Damn you heat

2011-07-28T00:42:00.002-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Crocs San Diego Trip

Prize(s) - 4 day trip for four to San Diego, CA & $200

End Date - September 30, 2011

Entry Frequency - 1x per person

Simone's Thoughts - I read that it was supposed to be a high of 73 in San Diego the other day. We have been over 100 for about a week now and there is no end in site. 70s sounds like heaven to me...

How about another Hawaii trip

2011-07-27T01:00:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - CBS Sports Hawaii Trip

Prize(s)- 5 day trip for two to Oahu, HI in January 2012

End Date - July 31, 2011

Entry Frequency - daily per person/email

Simone's Thoughts - I know this is the 2nd Hawaii post I've done in as many days, but darn it I want to go!!!

Football is a go

2011-07-26T00:40:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Dove Pro Bowl Sweep

Prize(s)- 7 day trip for two to Honolulu for the Pro Bowl & $2,500

End Date - December 17, 2011

Entry Frequency - daily per person/ email address

Simone's Thoughts - Sounds like football is a go, so let the trips to Hawaii from the Pro Bowl roll in. Maybe this will be the year I win!

You get one free UPC code and after that you will have to either buy one of the participating products or find it online.

Sailing away with some cash

2011-07-25T01:00:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Pentel Juke Sweep

Prize(s)- 2011 Nissan Juke OR $11,200

End Date - October 31, 2011

Entry Frequency - 1x per household

Simone's Thoughts - Also a nice trip to the Caribbean being given away.

Elm to the West

2011-07-22T09:26:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - West Elm $10,000 Sweep

Prize(s)- $10,000 in West Elm products & $5,000 Benjamin Moore paint

End Date - August 31, 2011

Entry Frequency - daily per person

Simone's Thoughts - Now with this amount of West Elm money I could actually buy a room!

Lizard Club

2011-07-21T01:00:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Paramount Ford Hybrid Sweeps

Prize(s)- 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid; also Nintendo Wii systems

End Date - August 31, 2011

Entry Frequency - 1x per person

Simone's Thoughts - I'm sure once this movie comes out I'll have to watch it a million times w/ my son. The car would soften my insanity.

I love wine!

2011-07-20T16:56:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Elle Decor Wine Cooler

Prize(s)- Electrolux Under-Counter Wine Cooler

End Date - September 14, 2011

Entry Frequency - daily per person

Simone's Thoughts - I LOVE me some wine. If only this prize came with enough money to fill this with $30 bottles!

Two isn't enough

2011-07-18T23:40:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - PetSmart Alaska Trip

Prize(s)- 7 day trip for 2 to Alaska

End Date - August 21, 2011

Entry Frequency - 1x per person

Simone's Thoughts - Dream trip, too bad its not for 3!

Nice Long Trip

2011-07-18T08:07:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Titanic Museum Ireland Trip

Prize(s)- Each winner will receive an eleven (11) day trip for two (2) to Northern Ireland scheduled on or about April 8, 2012 to April 18, 2012. ( 6 trips being given away)

End Date - February 1, 2012

Entry Frequency - daily per person/email

Simone's Thoughts - I love it when trips overseas are actually of an enjoyable length. I feel like if I'm not staying at least 7 days, its just not long enough to adjust.

Fiji

2011-07-15T00:46:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - ABC Fiji Sweep

Prize(s)- 9 day trip for two to Fiji, Thailand, Tiawan, or any Conrad Hotel (4 grand prizes)

End Date - daily per person

Entry Frequency - August 7, 2011

Simone's Thoughts - Staying out of this since we can't afford the airfare for our little add on, but if you don't have our issues, enter away!

Something you don't see everyday

2011-07-14T01:00:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Eagle Creek Papua New Guinea Trip

Prize(s)- 6 day trip (not counting travel time) for 2 from LA to Papua New Guinea

End Date - July 31, 2011

Entry Frequency - 1x per person/email

Simone's Thoughts - You really don't see trips to Papua New Guinea everyday, so if its on your bucket list, take the opportunity and enter.

Road trip

2011-07-13T01:00:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Dean Food RV Trip

Prize(s)- 7 day road trip for up to seven in a RV OR $17,025

End Date - July 15, 2011

Entry Frequency - daily per person

Simone's Thoughts - This would be really hard to just take the cash. I can only imagine the family memories from this. It would prob be a disaster and then I would wish I had just taken the cash! :) Only certain states can enter.

Wastin Away

2011-07-12T01:00:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Frontgate Margaritaville Sweep

Prize(s)- 2 night trip for up to 4 adults to Las Vegas for a Jimmy Buffet concert in October (2 trips given away)

End Date - August 12, 2011

Entry Frequency - daily per person/ email

Simone's Thoughts - Garrett and I have been to Margaritaville in Las Vegas, but I don't remember much! This looks like a fun trip, maybe we can find a babysitter.

Not eligible....

2011-07-11T11:58:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Bed, Bath, and Beyond Mega Sweep

Prize(s)- 2012 Chevrolet Cruze & a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox, $15,000, 2 $5,000 BB&B GCs, and a bunch of electronics

End Date - September 6, 2012

Entry Frequency - 2x daily per person/ email

Simone's Thoughts - One of my immediate family members works for Dell, so I'm not eligible for this one. Yet another good reminder to check the eligibility if any of the prizes look like they are from somewhere you or a family member works. Good luck to everyone else though!

Cruisin

2011-07-08T01:00:00.002-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Chevy Glee Cruze Sweep

Prize(s)- 2012 Chevy Cruze ECO & 2 night trip for two to LA

End Date - July 15, 2011

Entry Frequency - 1 x per person/email

Simone's Thoughts - Enter this one soon as it ends next week.

Not a million, but a good chunk

2011-07-07T01:00:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Challenge Dairy $10,000 Sweep

Prize(s)- $10,000

End Date - September 23, 2011

Entry Frequency - daily per person

Simone's Thoughts - Ten grand is a good chunk of cash, I'll take it!

Cruise or cash

2011-07-06T00:42:00.003-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Mike's Hard Lemonade Belize Cruise

Prize(s)- 7 day cruise for two adults to Belize & $2000 or $6000 cash

End Date - September 15, 2011

Entry Frequency - daily per household

Simone's Thoughts - Would obviously take the cash on this one since we would have to pay for the little one if they let us take him at all. But looks like a great trip if you are a couple!

Hybrid escape!

2011-07-05T01:00:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Green Mountain Coffee Ford Escape Sweep

Prize(s)- 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid

End Date - July 15, 2011

Entry Frequency - daily per person/email

Simone's Thoughts - It would be hard to find a good reason to sell any hybrid. There are some ok instants with this too!

One gazillion billion dollars

2011-07-04T01:00:00.001-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Zumbox Million Dollar Sweep

Prize(s)- $1,000,000 (3 given away); $35,000 (10); also instants ranging from GCs to laptop

End Date - December 15, 2011

Entry Frequency - 1x per person (up to 4 per household)

Simone's Thoughts - I had a great vacation, it was nice to be away from the computer for awhile. Here is a great one to start July with. Its a little different in that they will actually mail you a code (via snail mail) and then once you enter that you find out if you won. I didn't, but at least I tried... :)

Vacation!

2011-06-16T15:50:00.001-05:00

I will be on vacation until July, so I am not going to have any postings on the site until then. I may post a few here and there if I have time, but otherwise, I will see everyone in July!

Car Mania

2011-06-15T01:11:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Green Mountain Coffee Ford Sweep

Prize(s)- 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid

End Date - July 15, 2011

Entry Frequency - daily per person/email

Simone's Thoughts - Don't know why, but here is another car sweep.

Titanium!

2011-06-14T01:00:00.001-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Ford Focus Sweep

Prize(s)- 2012 Ford Titanium Focus

End Date - 1x person/ email

Entry Frequency - July 2, 2011

Simone's Thoughts - I wonder what the platinum edition looks like....

Spend it all!

2011-06-13T01:00:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Chrysler Car Sweepstakes

Prize(s)- Up to $30,000 towards the purchase of a new Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge or Ram (8 given away)

End Date - August 31, 2011

Entry Frequency - daily per person/email

Simone's Thoughts - Not as good as a cash option, but at least you get to pick the car!

Blazer, Laser, Blaze

2011-06-10T10:07:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - B'laster Truck Sweep

Prize(s)- Ford Raptor truck

End Date - June 26, 2011

Entry Frequency - 1x per household

Simone's Thoughts - I love dodgeball.

Or maybe a trip to the park

2011-06-09T01:21:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Nature Valley Yellowstone Sweep

Prize(s)- 6 night trip for 2 to Yellowstone and Grand Teton

End Date - August 31, 2011

Entry Frequency - daily per person/email

Simone's Thoughts - We have always wanted to go to Yellowstone and going for free would be a real bonus.

Not too hot for a trip to the beach

2011-06-08T01:00:00.001-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Hawaiian Tropic Beaches Sweep

Prize(s)- 5 day trip for two to your choice of one of several Beaches Resorts in Turks & Caicos or Jamaica

End Date - daily per person/email

Entry Frequency - August 15, 2011

Simone's Thoughts - Sure would like to spend some time on the beach with the fam, regardless of how darn hot it is right now where I am.

A washer that works

2011-06-07T01:00:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Frigidaire Appliance Sweep

Prize(s)- Frigidaire Affinity washer & dryer

End Date - June 8, 2011

Entry Frequency - daily per person/email

Simone's Thoughts - This one ends real soon, so get to entering!

Cash Card

2011-06-06T01:00:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Hotels.com $5,000 GC Sweep

Prize(s)- $5,000 MasterCard GC (1 given away weekly)

End Date - September 4, 2011

Entry Frequency - daily per person

Simone's Thoughts - Did you know that on a lot of these pre-loaded cash cards, you can actually deposit the money in your bank account, but only before you use it for the first time. Just an fyi if you win!

Dog Carrier

2011-06-03T01:00:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Petco Toyota Sweep

Prize(s)- 2011 Toyota Venza

End Date - July 30, 2011

Entry Frequency - daily per person/email

Simone's Thoughts - I LOVE my Toyota and would buy another one in a second. There are also prizes for dog food which we can always use.

Cash, cash, and more cash

2011-06-02T01:17:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Better Homes and Garden $25,000 Sweep

Prize(s)- $25,000

End Date - August 31, 2011

Entry Frequency - daily per person

Simone's Thoughts - Yup.

Vagueities

2011-06-01T01:00:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Bayer Yard Makeover Sweep

Prize(s)- $10,000 yard makeover

End Date - June 30, 2011

Entry Frequency - daily per person/email

Simone's Thoughts - I hate vague sweepstakes, but my yard could really use a makeover. Hopefully it will really be worth $10K if I win.

Family trip to Hawaii

2011-05-31T01:00:00.001-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Disney Hawaii Trip

Prize(s)- 5 day trip for four to the Aulani Disney Resort in Honolulu, HI

End Date - June 30, 2011

Entry Frequency - daily per person/email

Simone's Thoughts - Ah to win a trip for 4 to Hawaii, now that would be an awesome win. You do have to be a member to enter, but its free.

Cash = Family Fun

2011-05-30T01:00:00.001-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Hershey's Family Fun $10K

Prize(s)- $10,000

End Date - June 15, 2011

Entry Frequency - daily per person/email

Simone's Thoughts - I think with $10,000 you can make almost any type of family fun happen.

West Elm

2011-05-27T00:43:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Real Simple West Elm Sweep

Prize(s)- $1500 West Elm GC

End Date - July 26, 2011

Entry Frequency - daily per person

Simone's Thoughts - I love West Elm. Their catalogs belong in the scene in Fight Club (haha). When they opened a store in my town, I was so excited. This amount won't take me far with their prices, but it is more than I have now!

You do have to be a member to enter, but its free and BHG family has tons of great sweeps.

Boy thats a nice car

2011-05-26T01:08:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Hertz Camaro Sweep

Prize(s)- Chevy Camaro SS; also instant wins of free car rentals

End Date - June 13, 2011

Entry Frequency - daily per person/email

Simone's Thoughts - I really do like what they have done with the Camaro and its always nice to get free rental cars.

Bah-ston

2011-05-25T01:00:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Animal Planet Boston Sweep

Prize(s)- 3 day trip for 4 to the New England Aquarium in Boston, MA

End Date - June 17, 2011

Entry Frequency - daily per person

Simone's Thoughts - We just went to the Atlanta aquarium a few weekends ago and it was fabulous. That being said, the New England aquarium is very nice as well and well worth the visit. This would be a great family trip. Throw in a trip to Fenway and I have a happy husband as well.

For the ladies

2011-05-24T00:46:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Helzberg Diamond Ring Sweep

Prize(s)- 1 carat Scott Kay engagement ring

End Date - 1x per person

Entry Frequency - September 16, 2011

Simone's Thoughts - I figured that since I had a motorcycle sweep yesterday, I would do something typically girly today. I wouldn't consider myself a typical girly girl, but you gotta love diamonds!

Victory

2011-05-23T01:00:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Polaris Victory Sweep

Prize(s)- 2011 Polaris Victory Motorcycle

End Date - June 12, 2011

Entry Frequency - 1x per person/email

Simone's Thoughts - I didn't realize that Polaris owned the rights to Victory. Of course I don't really know much about motorcycles. The higher rate of death part just doesn't live up to the adrenaline in my family focused mind. If motorcycles are your things though, it looks like a nice one.

A new living room

2011-05-20T01:00:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Urban Daddy TV Sweep

Prize(s)- $5,000 Design Within Reach GC & LCD TV

End Date - June 3, 2011

Entry Frequency - daily per person/email

Simone's Thoughts - It sure would be nice to not only win the TV, but also to win a new couch or coffee table.

Maybe this will pay for my fat ass

2011-05-19T01:09:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Hostess $10,000 Sweep

Prize(s)- $10,000

End Date - July 2, 2011

Entry Frequency - 5 x daily per person

Simone's Thoughts - Maybe this $10,000 will make me feel better about Hostess being bad for me. Luckily you can get a code online for free, so no need to get fat to win.

I wonder if 3 is the age of majority anywhere...

2011-05-18T01:00:00.002-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Macy's Tahiti Trip

Prize(s)- 6 night trip for 4 adults to Tahiti & Bora Bora

End Date - May 30, 2011

Entry Frequency - 1x per person

Simone's Thoughts - I finally find a sweep for more than 2 people to Tahiti and its for 4 adults.... sigh. This will be a sweet trip for whoever enters and wins it.

Decking

2011-05-17T01:00:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - This Old House Deck Sweep

Prize(s)- An Outdoor Oasis package including Trex Transcend™ decking, railing and outdoor furniture package (ARV: $12,500), a Sunbrella fabric-covered retractable awning (ARV: $3,000), and an Eldorado Stone firepit, seating and stone package (ARV: $2,000)

End Date - June 17, 2011

Entry Frequency - daily per email

Simone's Thoughts - Our house, like any house, needs things. Outdoor paint is at the top of the list. A deck would be nice though as well and lord only knows I won't be shelling out the cash for something non-essential like this. Make sure you realize that this package does not come w/ installation so that will be a cost you will have to absorb with your wallet, favors to friends, or elbow grease- FYI.

NASCAR fan?

2011-05-16T00:31:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Kraft Chevy Sweep

Prize(s)- 2012 Chevrolet Camaro or Silverado, $9,000, & a 5 day trip for 4 to a race in Miami, FL (2 given away)

End Date - September 30, 2011

Entry Frequency - 2x daily per person/email

Simone's Thoughts - I find NASCAR about as dry as dirt, but the hubby is a fan. This would a great one to win even if you aren't. You do have to be a member of Kraft, but its free.

This is the dawning of the age of Aquarius

2011-05-13T01:00:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Southwest Sea World Trip

Prize(s)- 2-night trip for 4 to SeaWorld of your choice in Orlando, San Antonio or San Diego (40 trips given away)

End Date - June 21, 2011

Entry Frequency - 1x per person

Simone's Thoughts - I've posted my thoughts on Sea World before and I've indicated that I'm willing to set them aside for a free trip. We will have already gone to the aquarium in Atlanta by the time this posts and I'm sure it was awesome (edited to add - IT ROCKED!). They are giving away an awful lot of trips in this sweep and you get to pick which Sea World, so enter away!

Blogger FAIL

2011-05-12T01:00:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link -Hankook Ford Explorer Sweep

Prize(s)- 2011 Ford Explorer

End Date - June 30, 2011

Entry Frequency - 1x per person

Simone's Thoughts - Sorry these didn't post when they were scheduled to and I'm on a mini vaca in ATL, so didn't notice.

We're being explorers in a new city today, thus the themed giveaways....

Chocolate - not so much

2011-05-11T01:00:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Nestle Maggi $10,000 Sweep

Prize(s)- $10,000; also $200 GC daily

End Date -May 29, 2011

Entry Frequency - daily per person/email

Simone's Thoughts - Old habits are hard to break so I still associate Nestle with Chocolate and Phillip Morris with smokes. Guess they both do food now - yum! In any case, you can buy a lot of stuff w/ $10,000 although chocolate and smokes - not so much.

Note: You don't have to include a tip, just your email and then further info on next page.

Another vehicle

2011-05-10T01:00:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Scott Naturals Ford Fusion Sweep

Prize(s)- 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid Sedan

End Date - September 23, 2011

Entry Frequency - daily per email

Simone's Thoughts - This one's not worth as much, but at least its a hybrid!

Zoo ride

2011-05-09T01:00:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Treasury Wine Land Rover Sweep

Prize(s)- 2011 Land Rover Range Rover

End Date - June 30, 2011

Entry Frequency - daily per person/email

Simone's Thoughts - We're off to Atlanta later this week on a trip win and Max wants to do the zoo. Still not sure if time will permit, but this car reminds me of safari.

Disney has what to do with the weather exactly?

2011-05-06T00:12:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Weather Channel Disney Sweep

Prize(s)- 5 day trip for 4 to choice of Disneyland or Walt Disney World

End Date - May 13, 2011

Entry Frequency - daily per person/email

Simone's Thoughts - Never been to either, but I'm sure Max would hate us when he grows up and realizes he'd been to either when he was too young to remember.

Kisses and cash

2011-05-05T01:00:00.002-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Hershey's Cash Sweep

Prize(s)- $7,500; also instant wins of Best Buy GCs

End Date - June 5, 2011

Entry Frequency - daily per household

Simone's Thoughts - Money is king and I love winning it.

Summertime and the water's gone

2011-05-04T09:06:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Pinnacle Vodka Summer Sweep

Prize(s)- 2011 Kawasaki JT1500 jet ski; also other prizes of random lake fun stuff

End Date - July 31, 2011

Entry Frequency - 1x per household

Simone's Thoughts - Looks like its headed for another drought year here in Texas and while its obviously not my primary concern, it does suck that we can't be on the lake as much. Not to mention all the fish start dying and it just stinks in general. Here's hoping for rain and my ability to use this waverunner when I win it.

New month, new sweeps

2011-05-03T01:31:00.001-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - DIY $75,000 Sweep

Prize(s)- $75,000; also weekly $10,000 prizes

End Date - June 10, 2011

Entry Frequency - daily per person/email

Simone's Thoughts - Not only can you win a crapload of cash, but they are also giving away a good amount (read boatload for most of us) weekly. Gotta love it!

Another Kitchen Sweep

2011-05-02T01:00:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Dole $50,000 Sweep

Prize(s)- $50,000 for kitchen makeover and 1 night trip to Toronto, Ontario for a consultation

End Date - July 15, 2011

Entry Frequency - daily per person/email

Simone's Thoughts - Another month gone, another hope for some awesome FedEx affy arriving at my doorstep in the next week. One can dream. This one would be cool to win although not sure on the whole 1 night trip thing, but whatever, for the $50k its well worth it.

Cash and gift cards

2011-04-29T01:00:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - America's Test Kitchen Cash Sweep

Prize(s)- $7,000 plus lots of GCs

End Date - July 15, 2011

Entry Frequency - 1x per person

Simone's Thoughts - Lots of other GCs included in this prize beyond the $7K, but I'm too lazy and have had too long of a day to list them.

Boat and something to pull it with

2011-04-28T00:10:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - FLW Outdoors Boat & Truck Sweep

Prize(s)- 2011 Chevy Silverado 2500 and FinCraft boat

End Date - August 31, 2011

Entry Frequency - 1x per household

Simone's Thoughts - I would cry when I sold these, but with our drought the way it is, I probably wouldn't be able to use the money pit anyways.

Like your family?

2011-04-27T00:55:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Hallmark Orlando Sweep

Prize(s)- 3 day trip for 12 to Orlando, FL

End Date - April 30, 2011

Entry Frequency - daily per household

Simone's Thoughts - Word to the wise, don't take a cruise with a whole bunch of your extended family. You're trapped and can't escape. This should be ok though as you are on land and can get away.

Coup

2011-04-26T01:00:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Honda Civic Sweep

Prize(s)- 2012 Honda Civic Si Coupe

End Date - May 31, 2011

Entry Frequency - 1x per person/email

Simone's Thoughts - Its interesting to me that one letter can change the meaning of a word from overthrow to small. Then again, I'm a nerd.

Trip to Anywhere

2011-04-25T01:00:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Travelocity Trip Sweep

Prize(s)- 5 night trip for 2 to anywhere

End Date - May 9, 2011

Entry Frequency - daily per person/email

Simone's Thoughts - Its always nice to be able to pick where you want to travel when its on someone else's dime. Too bad its only for 2. Maybe I can fanagle a cheaper trip but for 3.

Waiting is the hardest part

2011-04-22T00:17:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Radio Shack Leaf Contest

Prize(s)- 2011 Nissan Leaf

End Date - April 23, 2011

Entry Frequency - daily per person/email

Simone's Thoughts - I won't hear whether I won the Nissan Leaf in that video contest till probably June. I'm resigned to the fact that I probably didn't win, but it would be a nice surprise if I did. Maybe I can win this one too!

and she dances on the sand

2011-04-21T01:00:00.002-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Overstock Rio Sweep

Prize(s)- 6 night trip for 2 to Rio de Janeiro & $2,000

End Date - daily per person

Entry Frequency - April 28, 2011

Simone's Thoughts - No overseas trips for us this year unless its to the Tour or one for 4, but this trip looks pretty awesome!

Mustangs

2011-04-20T01:00:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Advanced Auto Parts Mustang Sweep

Prize(s)- 2011 Ford Mustang GT & $5,000; also 3 first prizes of 2011 Ford Mustang V6 & $5,000

End Date - April 29, 2011

Entry Frequency - 1x per person

Simone's Thoughts - Wow, 4 mustangs. Usually sweeps only give away one car, but 4 is nice. This would not be a first prize to turn down for sure!

Baked Alaska

2011-04-19T01:00:00.002-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Outdoor Channel Alaska Trip

Prize(s)- 5 day trip for two to Alaska & $1,000 Amex GC

End Date- April 30, 2011

Entry Frequency - daily per person/email

Simone's Thoughts - A fishing trip to Alaska, or any trip to Alaska for that matter, is one of our dream wins. Too bad this one isn't for 4. There are some great daily prizes on this one as well, so I would suggest signing up for the daily reminder emails.

Another one, just like the other one

2011-04-18T01:00:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Pop Rocks Cash Sweep

Prize(s)- $100 (1 given away daily)

End Date - April 30, 2011

Entry Frequency - daily per person

Simone's Thoughts - Here is one that is giving away $100 a day that you don't have to be on FB to enter. Doesn't matter what you say, its a random drawing.

Bonus 'cool person' points with me if you get my song reference from my title without having to google it.

The sweeper quandary

2011-04-15T01:00:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Visa Facebook Sweep

Prize(s)- $100 Visa GC (1 given away daily)

End Date - April 30, 2011

Entry Frequency - daily per person/ Facebook acct

Simone's Thoughts - Sometimes there are sweeps with a huge grand prize (e.g. HGTV Dream Home) and then there are ones like this with smaller prizes, but a lot more of them. Which is better? Its a personal preferance. I'll take anything free and its nice to have better odds every once in a while.

Note: These entries don't roll over from day to day (booo!), so you will have to enter everyday to be eligible to win that day's drawing. You also have to have a Facebook account and 'like' their page.

Hybrid by Ford

2011-04-14T01:00:00.001-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Kellogg's Hybrid Sweep

Prize(s)- 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid

End Date - June 30, 2011

Entry Frequency - daily per person/email

Simone's Thoughts - You will have to become a member to enter. Kelloggs doesn't have very many sweeps, but when they do, they tend to be good ones.

iPad or Walgreens

2011-04-13T01:00:00.001-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Wrigley 5 Gum iPad Sweep

Prize(s)- Apple iPad 16GB (25 given away); first prize of $500 Walgreen's GC

End Date - June 4, 2011

Entry Frequency - daily per person/email

Simone's Thoughts - You do need a code to enter this, but there is a free one provided online. Honestly, I would much rather win first prize, but I guess I would take the iPad as well.

Outdoor Entertaining

2011-04-12T09:46:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Frontgate Backyard Sweep

Prize(s)- $10,000 Frontgate GC, Viking grill, and catered party

End Date - June 30, 2011

Entry Frequency - daily per person/email

Simone's Thoughts - I learned a new word the other day - canape. I learned it via my normal method of reading books. My mother was shocked that I did not know this word, although I am unsure as to why I would. I didn't grow up in high society, I've never catered parties where I would use this term, and I definitely don't have an everyday situation where I would use it. Perhaps if I won all this furniture and outdoor fun stuff, I would be able to find a use for it.

CNN

2011-04-10T01:00:00.000-05:00

Sweepstakes Title/Link - CNN Hawaii Sweep

Prize(s)- 7 day trip for two to Oahu, Hawaii

End Date - May 8, 2011

Entry Frequency - daily per person

Simone's Thoughts - We are going to Atlanta on a trip we won from CNN and they have been a joy to work with. Would love to work with them again on a trip to Hawaii!