Perseverance and Patience

I've run into somewhat of a hitch with sweepstaking as of late. Sadly, my laptop has been out of commission for the past week. This has made it extremely difficult to enter contests. However, my husband has been kind to lend me his laptop in my time of need. I can't say that this is entirely a selfless act since he benefits from my winnings. He likes winning as much as I do. In fact, he won his second ever prize a few days ago - a family feast for 4 at Shoney's. Not too shabby for a non-sweeper. Thankfully, my laptop situation has been rectified, and I'm back at it, with a win just the other day.

Contest Name: 3 Spins 2 Win Sweeps

Sponsor: Tanger Outlets

Prize: $10 Tanger Outlet Voucher (ARV: $10) - this gives me a total of $20 from this sweeps

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Sweeps entered today: 80

Amount won 2013: $142.85

Total winnings (since Jan 2011): $16,349.54

The Most Magical Place on Earth

I absolutely love Walt Disney World and am always excited when a Disney sweeps pops up, whether it's for DisneyLand, Walt Disney World, the Disney Cruise Line, or International Disney parks/properties. Although winning a Disney related trip isn't among my top 4 wishlist wins, I would love to actually win a Disney vacation. Fortunately, these types of contests are frequently given away! In fact, several related sweeps are sponsored by the mouse himself. Because of my Disney love, I will probably post these types of sweepstakes often. Deal with it :o)

Usually, my go to sweepstaking site is Sweepstakes Advantage. However, I also check out MouseSavers once a week since they catalog Disney related sweeps that are some times missed by SA on their contests page. So, if you are like me and love the idea of winning a Disney related sweepstakes, I would definitely check out MouseSavers from time to time.

Since I've been posting and boasting my love of Disney sweeps, it only seems fitting to provide information for a newly announced contest for a Disney Dream Vacation:

ABC/Disney - AFV Dream Vacation Sweepstakes
http://www.afv.com/sweepstakes/
Grand prize:  winner's choice of either a 7-night Eastern or Western Caribbean Disney Cruise Line Vacation from Port Canaveral, Florida, for four people to be taken aboard the Disney Fantasy.
expires 02-19-2013

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Sweeps entered today: 86
Amount won 2013: $132.85
Total winnings (since Jan 2011): $16,340.83

Success and Sweeping

Earlier this week I had the opportunity to share my sweepstaking story with a class of about fifteen college freshman. The aim of the presentation was improving on a skill. I've been sweepstaking consistently for just over two years, and it is amazing to me how much I have won and how efficient I've become. For instance, I can typically enter 2-3 sweepstakes per minute, and my eyes have become "trained," so to speak, so I can scan through rules and regulations, emails, and entry forms at a relatively fast pace.

It was a lot of fun to recap my success, and the talk made me more motivated than ever to sweep. One question I was asked was whether or not I am just lucky. In some respects I do feel like some of my wins have a bit of luck to them, but I also believe my chances of winning truly are as good as anyone else's. My motto is "Someone is going to win, why shouldn't it be me?" or you for that matter!?!

Keep sweeping; wins are out there, and you'll get one!

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Sweeps entered today: 86
Amount won 2013: $132.85
Total winnings (since Jan 2011): $16,340.83

Win Alerts and Sweep Alert

This week has been a busy one! Fortunately, I've still found time to sweep, and I've won three things!

Contest Name: Exclusive Experience Sweeps
Sponsor: Twix.com
Prize: Two coupons (one these on two separate occasions) redeemable for a TWIX Caramel Cookie Bar or a TWIX Peanut Butter Cookie Bar (ARV: $1.29 each)


Contest Name: 3 Spins 2 Win Sweeps
Sponsor: Tanger Outlets
Prize: $10 Tanger Outlet voucher (ARV: $10)


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Ooh la la, a trip to Paris, France!

Master Lock - Lock Up Love & Getaway Sweeps
http://www.masterlovelock.com/
Grand Prize: A trip for two (2) (winner and one (1) guest) to Paris, France. Prize includes: (i) Round−trip coach class airfare for winner and guest from the major airport nearest winner's home (as determined by Sponsor) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG); (ii) three (3) nights/ two (2) days hotel accommodations for two (2) (one double occupancy room) in a hotel of Sponsor's choice in Paris, France; (iii) a $2,500 USD Visa® Gift Card; (iv) two (2) 1509DLOV Locks. ARV of the Grand Prize: $7,510 USD.
Expires: 02-28-2013



What about a trip to Walt Disney World?

DisneyStore - Fantasyland Sweeps
http://www.disneystore.com/new-fantasyland/mn/1014309/?cmp=OTL-Family&att=FAMILY_DFD_EMC_NFLsweeps_130204
Grand prize: [1] a five (5) day / four (4) night trip for winner and three (3) guests to Walt Disney World® Resort near Orlando, Florida.(25) Second prizes: a $25 Disney Store Gift Card (ARV: US$25). 
Expires: 03-03-2013


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Sweeps entered today: 104
Amount won 2013: $132.85
Total winnings (since Jan 2011): $16,340.83

Win & Sweeps Alert

I had my first win of February thanks to the Super Bowl and Papa John's!

Contest Name: Super Bowl XLVII Coin Toss Experience Sweeps
Sponsor: Papa John's
Prize: Large 1-topping Pizza (ARRV: $10)

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This past Christmas, I received an e-reader and have been totally addicted to it. Here's a one-entry Facebook sweepstakes to win a Nook:

Barnes&Noble - Win a NOOK for the One You Love Sweeps
https://www.facebook.com/nook/app_154158274650754

One first prize winner will receive two NOOK HD 8GB tablets (ARRV: $398), and one second prize winner will receive two NOOK Simple Touch eReaders (ARRV: $158)
Expires 02-13-2013

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Sweeps entered today: 84
Amount won 2013: $120..27
Total winners (since Jan 2011): $16,326.96

Out with the Old, In with the New

I love the transition from one month to the next. The end of a month is when many sweepstakes naturally end, and the beginning of a month is when many sweepstakes naturally begin. I get a twist of pleasure seeing sweepstakes I've entered, especially daily entries, expire at the end of the month. It's the same feeling I get when I scratch something off of my to-do list. Conversely, I feel a rush of excitement with the influx of new sweepstakes at the beginning of every month.

Doubling my excitement at the beginning of a fresh month is when that month holds a key holiday. Valentine's Day just happens to be around the corner which means sweepstakes centered around expensive jewelry and romantic vacations are more abundant. Truth be told, I wouldn't mind winning Lindt chocolate truffles either.

Beyond the enjoyment of retiring expired sweepstakes and entering new ones, the first half of every month are when most expired sweepstakes deliver their prizes or contact winners. It is during this time that checking my email and getting my physical mail is especially invigorating. In my experience, the majority of the prizes I've won (excluding instant wins) have come during this crucial time.

Here's hoping February will be a fantastic sweeping month!

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Sweeps entered today: 99
Amount won 2013: $110.27
Total winnings (since June 2011): $16,316.96