Monday, December 22, 2014

Happy Holidays!



Greetings, Everyone!

I hope you are happily into the swing of holiday cheer, as the big day is now almost here! I will be taking some time off to spend with my family, who also has time off (what luck!). I am looking forward to lots of good food and good fun, along with a little R&R, and also finishing off a few projects around the house.

Of course, you may still see me intermittently on Twitter (@TBarkingRaccoon), and online elsewhere, or I may even have a random post here, if something catches my eye.

Regular posts will begin again, on or around January 4, 2015. Wow. It's hard to believe another year has passed, however, I am certainly looking forward to a new one beginning. In the meantime, as always, there are plenty of sweepstakes that are still open to enter in previous posts, along with plenty of articles, so feel free to look around.

I hope all of your holiday dreams do come true. Here's wishing you a Wonderful Holiday, and a Happy New Year!


Today's Bonus


Single entry, with bonus entries available. Ends January 18, 2015.
Crucial Gaming Laptop Giveaway


Some holiday comedy/romance, for your viewing pleasure...




Visit Jennifer's profile on Pinterest.
Good Luck, and have a wonderfully happy holiday!

Sunday, December 21, 2014

Know Any Vaulters?



Chances are, if you do know any vaulters, then you've been to see them in action. Chances are also pretty good that you've taken some darn good pictures while you were there. If this is the case, then today's contest is for you!

Enter for the chance to get that special vaulter someone, featured in one of Vaulter Magazine's 2015 calendars! Just as great, is the chance to get your photography featured! Whoa!!

2015 Calendar Contest


Today's Bonus


If you'll happen to be in Hampton, VA, on January 23-25, 2015...
East Coast Classic Bellydance Festival & Competition

eSportsonline
Good Luck!

Friday, December 19, 2014

Enter to Win Some Healthy Sweepstakes!



By now, you may have already developed the holiday season's "Snack Crawl Syndrome." Perhaps you've been cooking up a storm, baking cookies and other goodies for the holiday, and slowly snacking away at the spoils as you do. Perhaps you even know others who are doing the same, and you can go from place to place, picking away at the goods... Lucky you!

Still, you know it will come to an end, and that healthy habits must prevail in the long run. Today's sweepstakes offer some healthy prizes, to help combat that "Snack Crawl Syndrome!"


Outside Magazine January Hot Spot Sweepstakes

* Grand prize is a BC-554 Body Composition Monitor from Tanita. ARV $140.

One entry per person/Facebook account/email address. Open to legal residents of the U.S. and D.C., 18 or older. Ends January 12, 2015.


Ricola Spin & Win Promotion

* 2,400 First place winners will each receive one 18-count bag of Ricola Revitalizing Drops. ARV $2.99, each prize.

* 20,000 Second place winners will each receive one downloadable coupon, redeemable for 75 cents off any bag of Ricola product. ARV 75 cents, each prize.

One play per person per day. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and D.C., 18 or older. Ends March 31, 2015.


Healthy Playground Makeover Sweepstakes

You will enter this sweepstakes on behalf of a school, and must designate the school of your choice on the entry form. Accepted schools teach kindergarten through fifth grade.

* 2 Grand prizes, each consisting of:
$30,000 in prizes for your school’s wellness program, and a new playground from Playworld Systems, Inc. Total ARV $45,500, each prize.

* 3 Runner up prizes, each consisting of $5,000 in prizes for your school’s wellness programs. ARV $5,000, each prize.

One entry per person/email address per day. Open to legal U.S. residents, 18 or older. Ends March 19, 2015.


Today's Bonus


For a clean and healthy house...
The Maids "Happy You Year" Sweepstakes

JuiceBeauty.com
Good Luck!

Thursday, December 18, 2014

New Fishing Tackle, New Furniture, Cash, and Free Products!


Today's sweepstakes offer prizes to make you say "Yay!" Whether you'd win them to keep, or to give them away, jumping and skipping would surely be involved. You can't hardly run around saying "Yay!" without jumping and skipping now, can you?


Tackle Warehouse Christmas Gift Card Giveaway

* 10 Winners will each receive a $50 gift card from "Tackle Warehouse."

One entry per person. Void where prohibited, must be 15 or older to win a prize. Ends January 1, 2015.


Bob Vila’s Pick Your Present Give-Away From Wayfair

* 4 Winners will each receive one of four holiday prizes offered by Wayfair.

Though no prizes are listed in the official rules, the sweeps landing page lists the prize choices as:

Microfiber Sofa
Dining Set
Chandelier
Wine Cabinet

You will pick the one you are entering to win on the entry form.

One entry per household per day. Open to permanent legal residents of the 50 United States and D.C. Ends December 31, 2014.


Glad Food Fairy Tale Sweepstakes

* Grand prize is a $2,500 check; and 6 coupons, each valued at $3.99, which may be used for any Glad product. Total ARV $2,523.94.

* 85 First prizes, one awarded each day, of a $20 prepaid gift card; and a coupon, valued at $3.99, which may be used for any Glad product. Total ARV $23.99, each prize.

One entry per person/email address per daily entry period. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and D.C., 18 or older. Ends February24, 2015.





Good Luck!

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

It's a Virtual Holiday Getaway!



Perhaps you could use a little break, some time to mosey through your holiday, time to just relax and to enjoy. Well, you're in luck! Today's sweepstakes offer the chance to do just that, with this virtual holiday getaway!


First, some spending money...
$1,500 Stocking Stuffer Sweeps

* Grand prize is $1,500.

One entry per person per day. Open to legal residents of the United States, its territories and possessions, 18 or older. Ends December 31, 2014.


Next, some new clothes, of course!
Burlington Shopping Spree Sweepstakes

This sweepstakes is currently in "Drawing Period #2," which ends on January 31, 2015. #3 ends on April 30, and #4 ends on the sweeps end date.

* One prize per drawing period of a $500 Burlington Coat Factory gift card.

One entry per person/email address per drawing period. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, D.C., and Puerto Rico, 18 or older. Ends July 31, 2015.


And last, but certainly not least, a room for a few nights, and some gas money. Pick your destination!
Happier Holidays & Nights Sweeps

* 25 Winners will each receive four vouchers, each redeemable for one night stay at a Country Inns & Suites By Carlson hotel in North America, and one $300 Visa Gift Card. Total ARV $768 USD/$875 CAD, each prize.

One entry per entry method per person per day (see rules for entry by Twitter and Instagram). Open to legal residents of the United States, D.C., and Canada (excluding Quebec), 21 or older. Ends December 22, 2014.


Today's Bonus

For some more new clothes... You know you need to bring more...
Who's Your Inner Reindeer Holiday Sweepstakes



Good Luck!

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

A Whopping Bunch of Tools, and a Whopping Bunch of Tea!



Today's sweepstakes will have tool and/or tea lovers jumping for joy! You could win a bunch of both!


2014 Motorz Mega Craftsman Christmas Giveaway

* Grand prize package includes:
Craftsman garage storage and tools
A new leather interior from Katzkin
Winches and winch accessories from Superwinch
A $1,000 gift certificate from aFe Power
A 30+ piece vehicle beautification package from Mothers Polish
A red GT Office Chair from PitStop Furniture
E3 Spark Plugs and accessories

Total ARV over $8,500.

One entry per month. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and D.C., 18 or older. Ends December 24, 2014.


Warmest Season Sweepstakes

* Grand Prize is a $700 credit to www.mightyleaf.com.

* 5 Runner-up Prizes of a $100 credit to www.mightyleaf.com.

One entry per person/email address. Open to permanent legal residents of the 50 United States and D.C., 18 or older. Ends December 24, 2014.





Good Luck!

Monday, December 15, 2014

An Eclectic Collection of Sweepstakes!



It's a new week, and the holiday is just around the corner. I have been busy picking up some of those last minute gifts, and am close to being ready. Now, the next stressor is shipping everything that needs to be shipped out, to get there on time! Not as easy as it used to be, prior to our post office hours being cut. I'll have to make the trip to the neighboring city. Fingers crossed for a speedy delivery...

In the meantime, here are today's sweepstakes, to offer a few moments of stress busting!


The Thermador "How Do You Cook?" Facebook Sweepstakes

This sweepstakes is currently in phase two,week three. Phase three starts on January 5, 2015. Each phase has its own grand prize, and weekly prizes.

* Phase 2 Grand Prize: One Dishwasher. ARV $2,300.
Week #3 Prize: One Assortment of Spices Gift Basket. ARV $200.
Week #4 Prize: One Assortment of Cookware. ARV $400.
Week #5 Prize: One Gourmet Grocery Gift Basket. ARV $250.

* Phase 3 Grand Prize: One Dishwasher. ARV $2,300.
Week #1 Prize: One Tabletop Accessories. ARV $500.
Week #2 Prize: One Serve ware. ARV $250.
Week #3 Prize: One Assortment of Spices Gift Basket. ARV $200.
Week #4 Prize: One Assortment of cheeses, meats and fruits gift basket. ARV $200.

One entry per person/email address/Facebook account per phase. Open to legal residents of the 48 contiguous United States and D.C., 18 or older. Ends January 31, 2015.


Charter Communications BEST HOLIDAY EVER SWEEPSTAKES

* One prize awarded daily (52 total) of a $500 gift card to one of the following retailers:

Amazon
Best Buy
Kmart
Sears
Target
Wal-Mart
Visa

ARV $500, each prize.

One entry per person/email address per day. Open to legal residents of the contiguous United States (Excluding FL, NY, and RI), 18 or older.


This guy has some nifty stuff to give away...



Today's Bonus

Daily entry, ends December 20...
10-Day Holiday Sweepstakes

Wal-Mart.com USA, LLC
Good Luck!

Sunday, December 14, 2014

Celebrate a Hamster New Year, with Today's Contest!



Today's contest is too cute for words. To enter, you must have a hamster. If you don't have a hamster, you might want to take a few moments to check out the entries, and get your daily dose of cute in.

To enter, take a pic of your hamster, using the theme "Hamsters - New Year Celebration - Traditional or Chinese (Year of the Goat)." Props are expected, so use your imagination to test your creativity! 600 pixels wide is the preferred size for pics.

With your entry, add your hamster's name. This is the only text accepted with entries.

Contest ends December 23, 2014. Winner will appear on the front page of the forum, for the month of January, and its owner gets to choose the theme for February's contest. You may only enter once.

Hamster of the Month January 2015






Good Luck!

Friday, December 12, 2014

Enter to Win Prizes for Entertaining at Home!



Entertaining at home can be a lot of fun. Offering your guests some good times with good friends and good food, is a satisfying endeavor for all. Still, it takes some time and effort to make it all happen.

That's where today's sweepstakes come in, offering you some of the tools that it might take to become the "hostess with the mostess!" Your guests will be chomping at the bit to come to your next party, with a win from one of these sweepstakes!


2014 Fourteen Hands & Angry Orchard Entertaining Space Makeover Sweepstakes

* Grand Prize winner will receive a $5000 Entertaining Space Makeover, in the form of a $5000 gift card to a housewares, furniture and home accessories retailer.

One entry per person/email address. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and D.C., 21 or older. Ends December 31, 2014.


The 2014 Entertainment Sweepstakes

* Grand prize winner will receive a Samsung flat screen television, a mini beverage center, and an Omaha Steaks prize package. Winner will be given the option of cash or merchandise. Total ARV $3299.99.

One entry per person per day. Open to legal residents living in the 50 United States, D.C., and Canada (excluding Quebec), 18 or older. Ends January 31, 2015.


Food Network's Summer Entertaining Sweepstakes

* Grand prize is $10,000.

One entry per household and per email address per day. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and D.C., 13 or older. Ends January 31, 2015.






Good Luck!

Thursday, December 11, 2014

'Hotwire' by Cindy M. Hogan, Blog Tour and a Giveaway!

HotwireHotwire by Cindy M. Hogan

Division spy Christy Hadden can't wait for her latest assignment posing as a student at a prestigious New York City academy and car thief extraordinaire.

The best part of the mission is her attractive handler, Jeremy, and her new team. The worst part? The sociopath masquerading as the academy's most popular guy.

But soon she realizes the car thieves are much more than they seem. Her simple spying mission becomes more dangerous than anyone imagined. If the organization discovers her true identity, they won't hesitate to kill her, and if she fails, others will suffer the same fate.

Young Adults, teens and adults will love this exciting suspenseful adventure with a dash of romance. You won't want to put it down

Amazon * Barnes & Noble * Kobo

iTunes * Smashwords

Praise for Hotwire

This book will take you on a crazy ride that you won't want to get off of to eat, sleep or anything else! ~Cathy Jeppson

Hogan cleverly created characters with detail, who are both relatable and grounded. ~ the bookstalker

It’s a thriller that reminded me of a mix between Gone in 60 Seconds and the Gallagher Girls books ~Canda Mortensen


My Review

Christy Hadden is a spy. Though she is only 19, earlier experiences motivated her on a fast track through training. Now, she is on an assignment with her team, in New York City.

This book starts out fast-paced, and continues on to be filled with edge-of-your-seat reading. The primary characters are quite "spy-like," giving you just enough information to like, or maybe to dislike some of them, and to get to know them just a bit, yet not enough to let you in on too much of their private lives. In other words, you won't find any "fluff" or "filler" in this book. It is concisely written.

Christy shows confidence and strength in doing her work, yet she is still just as vulnerable as any other teenage girl. Sometimes she is filled with self-doubt, yet, at other times, she can still come off as a bit over-confident in her own abilities. She needs her team, and they need her.

The lines between good and bad are sometimes blurred, throughout the story. This often keeps you wondering if certain characters are good people doing bad things, or if they are bad people doing good things. Though the book does contain some violence, it is less graphic than what you might regularly see on prime time TV, and it stays relevant to the story.

Yet, it isn't all about spy stuff. There are many intricacies. Human relationships, young people enjoying the fun things they do at that age, touching friendships and budding romance, all are lingering on the edge of a dark hole, and must be kept safe. The hardships and calamities of doing such a tough job give it still more added dimension. The heart and soul are still there.

This is not the first book in the series, yet, it still works well as a stand-alone read.

~~~

Cindy HoganAuthor Cindy M. Hogan

Cindy M. Hogan graduated with a BA in education and is inspired by the unpredictable teenagers she teaches. More than anything she loves the time she has with her own teenage daughters and wishes she could freeze them at this fun age. If she's not reading or writing, you'll find her snuggled up with the love of her life watching a great movie or planning their next party. Most of all, she loves to laugh.

She is the bestselling and award winning author of the Watched trilogy, a YA suspense series with a dash of romance. She has since branched off to write a mystery, Gravediggers, that won Best YA novel of 2013, a contemporary romance, Confessions of a 16-Year-Old Virgin Lips, and two in a spy series, Adrenaline Rush and Hotwire.


Now, on to the giveaway!

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Blog Tour Giveaway

$25 Amazon Gift Card or Paypal Cash

Ends 12/26/14

Open only to those who can legally enter, receive and use an Amazon.com Gift Code or Paypal Cash. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by rafflecopter and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Giveaway was organized by Kathy from I Am A Reader and sponsored by the author. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.
a Rafflecopter giveaway


If you'd like to visit more blogs on this tour, click through on the pic below, then scroll to the bottom of the page for the list of blogs and dates...

Website * Twitter * Facebook * Pinterest

Hotwire

Tour Schedule


Disclosure: I received a copy of this book to facilitate my review.

Special thanks to "I Am A Reader" for hosting.

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Enter to Win Toys for the Kids!



Toys can be a hard thing to buy. Finding just the right toy, for the right age, and suited for a particular child's personality, takes a lot of thought. It can also take a lot of time to investigate, to find just the right ones.

If you're like me, it may have been a while between the "kids'-toy-buying" phases of your life...

Luckily, there are a lot of good folks offering their time and experiences, to help guide the search for good toys. Just as luckily, you could win some new toys, with today's giveaways!


Hot Toys for Girls This Holiday Season {Plus an Awesome Giveaway Too!}

* Grand prize is a Battat prize package, which includes an Our Generation horse, a L'il Woodzeez Hedgehog Family, a B. Toys Baa Baa Barn, a B. Toys TeePee, and a Pet Vet. No ARV is stated.

Entry by giveaway widget (daily entries allowed). Open to U.S. residents (excluding UT), 18 or older. Ends December 19, 2014.


Fab 15 Toy Giveaway

* Grand prize is a Kmart 2014 "Fab 15" Holiday Toy List, which includes the following:

Disney Frozen Snow Glow Elsa Doll by TollyTots
FurReal Friends Get Up and GoGo My Walkin' Pup Pet by Hasbro
LEGO Super Heroes Line from Marvel and DC Comics
NERF Zombie Strike SlingFire Blaster
Nickelodeon PAW Patrol Look-Out Playset, Vehicles and Figurines, and Rescue Racers by Spin Master
Play-Doh DohVinci Style and Store Vanity Complete Design Set by Hasbro
Simon Swipe Game by Hasbro
VTech Kidizoom Smartwatch
Zoomer Dino by Spin Master
Disney Doc McStuffins Sleepytime Lambie by Just Play (Kmart exclusive)
Holiday Auburn Barbie 2014 Doll by Mattel (Kmart exclusive)
My Little Pony Equestria Girls Rainbow Rocks Mane Event Stage Playset by Hasbro (Kmart exclusive)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Power Wheels Lil' Dune Racer by Fisher-Price (Kmart exclusive)
Transformers Age of Extinction Optimus Prime and Grimlock 12-Inch Electronic Figures by Hasbro (Kmart exclusives)
WWE Cardinal Red John Cena 31'' Figure by Wicked Cool Toys (Kmart exclusive)

Total ARV $378.86.

One entry per person/email address per 24 hours, with bonus entries available. Open to legal residents physically located in the 50 United States and D.C., 18 or older. Ends December 14, 2014.


K'Nex Toy Chest Giveaway

* Grand prize consists of 3 sets of K'Nex 70 Model Toy Chest. No ARV is stated.

Widget entry. Open to U.S. residents, 18 or older. Ends December 23, 2014.

Wal-Mart.com USA, LLC
Good Luck!

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Win Awesome Stuff for Him, Amazing Stuff for Her, and Fabulous Stuff for Both!



Wow. Today's sweepstakes have some to-die-for prizes! Whether it be for him, or for her, or for both of you (well, maybe it's just for you, then), somebody's going to have a screaming fit when they win one of these!

Enjoy!


GARMIN GIVEAWAY: VIRB Elevate Your Holiday Sweepstakes

* Grand prize consists of three VIRB Elite HD 1080p Action Cameras, VIRB mounts with a maximum value of $300 and a cash prize of $3,000. Total ARV $4,499.97.

One entry per person/email address/Twitter account per day, with bonus entries available. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and D.C., 18 or older. Ends December 17, 2014.


#VintageGoldmine Sweepstakes

* First prize is one vintage Chanel Quilted Handbag. ARV USD $2,500.

* Second prize is one vintage Balenciaga Handbag. ARV USD $1,250.

* Third prize is one vintage Louis Vuitton Backpack. ARV USD $950.

* Fourth prize is one vintage Moschino Quilted Purse. ARV USD $850.

* Fifth prize is one vintage Dolce & Gabbana Belt. ARV USD $450.

The rules note that "all prizes are gently used (not new) and in very good condition."

One entry per person/email address. Open to legal residents of the U.S. (excluding Rhode Island), D.C., Canada (excluding Quebec), and the UK, who are at least the legal age of majority in their place of residence. Ends December 18, 2014.


“Fandango Furious 7 Sweepstakes”

Entering this sweeps will sign you up for "fan alerts" for "Furious 7" show times in your area.

* Grand prize consists of a 55" 4K Curved SMART TV; a home theater system with built-in WiFi, Bluetooth, and Digital Surround Sound; an XBOX One console; Seven movie tickets to Furious 7; and a Fast & Furious 6-Movie Collection (Blu-ray + Digital HD with UltraViolet). Total ARV $4,100.


One entry per person. Open to legal residents of 49 United States (excludes Rhode Island) and D.C., who are at least 18 and the age of majority in their place of residence. Ends February 4, 2015.

JuiceBeauty.com
Good Luck!

Monday, December 8, 2014

Win Gifts for Your Dog!



The other day, I caught one of our yellow labs snooping around, nosing through the gifts under the tree. When he was done, he threw me a disgusted look, turned his back on me, and walked away to pout.

Dang. He caught me. I haven't picked up any dog gifts yet. Yes, the doggie guilt trip worked. So today's sweepstakes are for anyone who knows the feeling...


Clean Dog Teeth TropiClean Giveaway #SmoochUrPooch

* 10 Grand prizes of a TropiClean Starter Kit, each, featuring the water additive, dental chews, and teeth gel. ARV $50.

Rafflecopter entry. Open to U.S. residents, 18 or older. Ends December 14, 2014.


The Honest Kitchen Giveaway

* Grand Prizeis a 10 lb box of Halcyon and a set of limited-edition Winter Warmers, value $139.98

* Runner up prize is a 4 lb box of Halcyon. Value $59.99

Rafflecopter entry. Ends December 15, 2014, at 12:01 a.m.


December 2014 WeatherBeeta Parka 1200D Dog Coat Giveaway

* Grand prize is a WeatherBeeta Parka 1200D Dog Coat, valued at $39.99.

Must be 13 or older to enter. Ends December 15, 2014.


Today's Bonus


For a new prize each day...
25 Days of Gift Giveaways


Good Luck!

Sunday, December 7, 2014

Your Cabin Holiday Photos Could Win!




If you enjoy your holidays at the cabin, then Cabin Life Magazine would like to see some of your best holiday pics!

The theme for this contest is "Holidays at the Cabin." No technical specifications are posted in the rules (size, format, etc.), so basically, it appears that if you can upload it, you can enter it into the contest. Of course, it still must be relevant to the theme, and be tasteful.

Submissions will be judged based upon the following criteria: interpretation of theme, quality, composition, and relevancy to cabin living.

Once the submissions are closed, the magazine's editors will choose the top ten finalists, which the general public will then vote on to determine the winner (in conjunction with editorial review), beginning December 15. The last day to vote is December 28.

* The prize for this contest is a $100 Cabin Life prize package. ARV $100.

December Photo Contest "Holidays at the Cabin"


You may submit up to two photos. Open to residents of the U.S. and Canada (excluding Quebec), who are at least 18 and the age of majority in their place of residence. Ends December 14, 2014.


Today's Bonuses


If you'd like to try to get featured in the Macon Telegraph... Submissions and voting open through December 14.
Holiday Lights Contest

In case you'd prefer a sweepstakes, and would like to win a Christmas knife...
December 2014 contest WIN a Case Christmas knife



Winning News


On Friday I was an instant winner in the "The XC90 Experience in Volvo Reality Promotion," featured in the November 21st post, It's an Instant Wins Weekend!

Though certain things may seem inexplicable (at least to my youngest son), I had really, really wanted to win one of these, so I was quite excited when I did!

Right away, I searched for apps, and found the one from Volvo (with very good reviews) along with two others I could use, so I downloaded all three. Of course, I won't open them until the cardboard arrives, and is assembled and ready to use... The suspense will just kill me till then.

Thank you, Volvo, for this fun and exciting win!




Good Luck!

Friday, December 5, 2014

Sweepstakes from Some of America's Favorite Fast Food Chains!



Today's sweepstakes come from those oh-so-familiar brands that are ever-present in everyday life. You will see these brands when driving down the highway, while driving through any city, and in a plethora of malls retail stores, along with a variety of unknown places. You may see these brands virtually anywhere and everywhere.

This makes today's sweepstakes especially fun, with prizes from the familiar places we see every day!


It's a Wonderful Card Ultimate Giveaway

This sweeps has two forms of entry. One is by making a purchase using a Starbucks card or the Starbucks app. With this method you will receive the necessary code for entry on your receipt. To enter without making a purchase, you can request a code through this link, and it will be emailed to you.

* 10 Grand prizes, 2 awarded each week, of "Starbucks for Life" with limited edition, artisan crafted Starbucks Card with premium carrier. Awarded as a daily credit (good for 24 hours) for a food or beverage item, each day for 30 years. Sponsor reserves the right to pay any remaining credit balance in cash, at any given time. ARV $54,275, each prize.

Instant win game prizes are as follows:

* 4,820 first prizes: "Christmas Blend 1/2 lb format," $7.95 gift code or item coupon code. ARV $7.95, each prize.

* 43,380 second prizes: "Grande Holiday Handcrafted Beverage (hot or iced)" $4.75 gift code or item coupon code. ARV $4.75, each prize.

* 100,000 third prizes: "Cranberry Bliss Bar" $2.45 gift code or item coupon code. ARV $2.45, each prize.

* 200,000 fourth prizes: "Tall Brewed Coffee or Tea" $2.45 gift code or item coupon code. ARV $2.45, each prize.

* 133,800 fifth prizes: "Peppermint Cake Pop" $1.75 gift code or item coupon code. ARV, $1.75, each prize.

Up to two entries per person/email address per day, regardless of method of entry. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and D.C., 18 or older. Ends January 5, 2014.


Arby's Steak "New York Getaway" Sweepstakes

* Grand prize is a two night trip for two to New York, NY. Includes air fare, accommodations, daily breakfast, guided NYC tour for two, dinner for two at famed steak house "Peter Lugers" in Brooklyn, a $50 Arby's gift card, and more. Total ARV $3,970.

* 5 runner-ups will each win a $25 Arby's gift card. ARV $25, each prize.

One entry per person/email address/household. Open to legal residents of the 48 contiguous United States and D.C., 18 or older (19 in Al and NE). Ends December 21, 2014.


In "Like" With You Sweepstakes

This sweeps is currently in entry period 3, which ends on December 9th. Entry period 4 is the final one, and ends on the sweeps end date. To enter, you will need to "like" the "In 'Like' with You" post on Wendy's Facebook page, found through the above link, for the current entry period. One grand prize and 25 first prizes are awarded each entry period.

* Each grand "prize winner will be offered a customized travel and merchandise prize package, based upon winner’s Facebook 'Likes' as they exist prior to the beginning of the Sweepstakes Period, valued at approximately $4,875. However, each winner may work with the Prize Fulfillment Agency to select a prize package of their own choosing valued at not more than $4,875 should they so desire, subject to availability of items and approval by Prize Fulfillment Agency and Sponsor."

* First prize winners will each receive a $5 Wendy’s gift card.

One entry per person/Facebook account. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and D.C., 18 or older. Ends December 16, 2014.


Today's Bonuses


In cased you missed it on Twitter (@TBarkingRaccoon)... Daily entry, 18 or older, ends December 22, 2014.
McDonald's 21 Days of Gift-fest Sweepstakes

For instructions to mail your request for a free game piece, if you'd like. Request must be postmarked by December 28, 2014...
Hardee's 2014 "Outdoor Adventure" Instant Win Game & Sweepstakes

Beckett Grading Services Club Bronze Membership  for $99. Free Beckett
Good Luck!

Thursday, December 4, 2014

Win Things to Give You Warm Fuzzies!



Today's sweepstakes offer warm fuzzies for prizes. Ok, well, maybe some are not a literal warm fuzzy thing, however, they can all evoke the feeling. This is certainly much better than the cold pricklies that the weather, here, has had to offer as of late.

Yes, that warm fuzzy feeling of having free coffee every morning for a year certainly perks my soul, along with gift cards to throw some donuts in the mix, and a few other niceties. Who wouldn't love this?

Then, there is the warm fuzzy teddy bear. Just looking at them certainly made me feel all cuddly and warm. Of course, there is also the warm joy of a lovely tree during the holiday season. This does it for me, too.

Yet, if glitz and glamour is the thing to warm your spirit, you've got the chance for that, today, too!


Folgers Wakin' Up Club Holiday Reunion Weekly Giveaways

You must be or become a member of "Folgers Wakin' Up Club" to enter this sweeps. It's free and easy.

This sweeps also offers weekly entry periods, each with its own prize. Currently, the sweeps is in week two. Dates listed are the last day to enter for that prize.


* Week 2 Prize (12/09/14): A year’s supply of Folgers Coffee, a Keurig Brewer, a set of 4, red coffee mugs, and a $500 grocery store gift card. ARV $931.95.

Week 3 Prize (12/16/14): A year’s supply of Folgers Coffee, a Mr. Coffee Brewer, 4 Folgers Mugs, and a $500 grocery store gift card. ARV $905.95.

Week 4 Prize (12/23/14): $10,000 awarded as a check, a year’s supply of Folgers Coffee, a Keurig Brewer, set of 4 glass mugs, and a $500 grocery store gift card. ARV $10,891.95.

One entry per person/email address per day. Open to club members who are legal residents of the 50 United States and D.C., 18 or older. Ends December 23, 2014.


The Second Holiday Giveaway of the Year from Teddy Bears Personalized!

* Two winners will each win winner’s Choice of Hoodie Bear, Sweater Bear, or Funky Friend from Teddy Bears Personalized. No ARV stated.

Rafflecopter entry. Open to the U.S. and Canada. Ends December 19, 2014.


The World's Most Authentic Artificial Tree

* Grand prize is a $1500 Balsam Hill Gift Certificate; a $100 ScentSicles Gift Certificate; and a $500 Amazon.com Gift Certificate. Total ARV $2,100.

* 5 "Trim Your Tree" Prizes of a $100 ScentSicles Gift Certificate and a $100 Amazon.com Gift Certificate. Total ARV $200.

One entry per person. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, D.C., Puerto Rico, and Canada (excluding Quebec), 21 or older. Ends December 31, 2014.


Today's Bonus


In case a trip to the Grammy Awards would do it for you...
Celebrate at the Grammys Sweepstakes

Warm Fuzzies Print
Warm Fuzzies Print by IamJenny
Check out Warm Posters online at zazzle
Good Luck!

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

T'is the Season of Holiday Giveaways!



The countdown has begun. Gatherings are being put together, time off from school and work is being planned, and sweepstakes are giving away still more prizes for the holidays. Soon, the winter holiday will be here!

Today's sweepstakes could even make the holiday a little bit brighter, with some nummy spreads and jelly for some early morning toast, or to dollop on some cookies; gift cards to pick up those little odds and ends; and a bundle of books and toys, with something to make your laundry smell heavenly!

To top it off, today's bonus sweeps offer something for our Canadian friends, and something just for kids! What a great bunch of holiday giveaways!


Holiday Sweetness Giveaway

* One prize awarded each day, of a Bonne Maman Holiday Five Pack. ARV $7.69.

Limit of one prize per household.

One entry per day. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and D.C., 18 or older. Ends December 31, 2014.


Fall for the Holidays Sweepstakes

* 100 winners will each receive a $100 Walmart gift card.

One entry per person/email address per day. Open to legal residents of the U.S. (excluding NY and FL) and D.C., 13 or older. Ends December 31, 2014.


“Keeping Spirits Bright with Purex, Simon & Schuster Kids, and My Studio Girl” Sweepstakes

* Grand prize winner will receive $500 worth of books from Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing, a $500 worth of My Studio Girl toys, & a variety pack (3) of Purex Crystals in the form of coupons. Total ARV $1018.

* 5 second prize winners will each receive a variety pack (3) of Purex Crystals in the form of coupons. ARV $18, each prize.

Limit of one prize per person/household address.

One entry per person/email address per day. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and D.C., 18 or older. Ends December 30, 2014.


Today's Bonuses


For Canadian residents...
The H&H Holiday Giveaway


For entrants ages 6 through 18, with parental permission...
Cartoon Network Holiday Sweepstakes


Good Luck!

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Win Some New Books, for Some Winter Reading!



Perhaps if you have some holiday time off coming, you may be looking forward to curling up with some good books. It's a fabulous stay-cation, if you're into it with just the right book... and maybe a cat, too. You can escape to a whole new world, without ever having to brave the cold.

I certainly wouldn't complain if the whole winter could just be a stay-cation getaway. Maybe we ought to petition for a winter holiday that lasts about four months, to spend the winter in the warm and welcoming climate of home. Well, maybe that wouldn't be too practical.

Even if you have to get out in the cold sometimes, today's sweepstakes offer a great selection of books, with a number of genres to choose from. A win from one of these could give you a great winter getaway, at anytime, even with just a moment's notice!


December Book Giveaway: A HOME FOR CHRISTMAS

* 3 winners will each win one copy of "A Home for Christmas," By MK McClintock: One U.S. winner will win the print edition, and two winners (international or U.S.) will each win an ebook edition.

It appears to be a single entry giveaway, though I found no entry limit stated. Open internationally. Ends December 31, 2014.


The "Give a Hobby for the Holidays" 12 Days of Giveaways Sweepstakes

This sweepstakes is a new giveaway each day, each with its own prize. For this sweeps, a day starts at midnight, and entries do not roll over into subsequent drawings.

* One winner each day will win the day's prize. Prizes are not published in advance, so for example's sake, I am listing the prize for the first day's winner. Today is day two.

Day one was a "Feed Your Sweet Tooth" package, consisting of the following:
One Copy of "How to Make Chocolate Candies." ARV $8.95.
One Swirled Cylinder Silicone Chocolate Mold. ARV $8.95.
One 3-Piece Dipping Tool Set. ARV $12.95.

One entry per person per entry period (per day). Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, D.C., and Canada. Ends December 12, 2014.


December Fantasy Calendar + Giveaway + Free books!

Click the Rafflecopter link at the bottom of the post to access the entry page.

* Prizes included in the giveaway are as follows, though it is unclear as to how many winners these are intended for. My guess is that there will be twelve, one for each prize, though this is just my guesstimation, of course:

Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter Swag Pack
Signed Paperback copy of Silent Orchids
Signed Paperback Copy of Where the Carnies Are
Signed Paperback Copy of Lichgates (Grimoire Saga #1)
Ebook of Origin of Angels (By Christie Rich)
Set of Vaempires ebooks, plus Roadside Assistance
5 Ebook Copies of Empath
Ebook copy of Daughter of Chaos

Rafflecopter entry. I found no limits stated as to who is eligible to enter. Ends December 18th or probably 19th, 2014, depending upon how the widget clock works.


Today's Bonuses

For the quilter in your life...ends December 7, 2014.
Simply Strings + A Giveaway!

For your choice of ebook from this post... (Must be an adult to enter the site)
Up All Night Book Addict: December Pre-Order Giveaway





Good Luck!

Monday, December 1, 2014

Enter to Win a New Camera!



Greetings, Everyone!

I had a fabulous holiday weekend, as I hope you did, too. Now that this one is behind us, we're into the home stretch for the season of joyful giving (and into the new month of December)! Many new memories will continue to be made, throughout the season and into the new year. What better way to capture these wonderful moments than with a new camera?

Today's sweepstakes offer the chance to win just that. Oh, lucky day!


INSTAX Mini 8 "What is your Favorite Color" Sweepstakes

* 5 Grand prize packages, each including the following:

FUJIFILM INSTAX Mini 8 Instant Camera. ARV $99.99.
FUJIFILM INSTAX Mini Instant Film Pack. ARV $19.99.

Though I found no limit to the number of entries in the rules, upon entry it does appear that you may enter once, and get bonus entries through referrals. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, D.C., and Canada (excluding Quebec), 14 or older. Ends December 15, 2014.


Polaroid Store Contest

The rules for this sweeps were only partially displaying on the page, at the time of this writing, so parts were unreadable.

* Grand prize is a Polaroid SX-70 Instant Camera Package (This is the original one that puts out an actual photograph, instantly, that develops before your eyes. I remember one of these put to good use when I was little, for family pics, and it was so cool!) ARV Appears to be upwards of $500.

* Runner-up prize is a Polaroid iE1530W 18MP Digital Camera. ARV $199.99.

One entry per person/email address per day. Open to legal residents of the 48 contiguous United States (maybe more), at least the age of majority in their place of residence. Ends December 15, 2014.


Win a Sony HD POV Action Camera

* Grand prize is a Sony HD POV Action Camera HDRAS100V/W. ARV $298.99.

One entry per person/household/email address, with the opportunity for bonus entries. The only geographical limitation in the rules is "void where prohibited," must be 18 or older to enter. Ends Decmeber 14, 2014.


Today's Bonus

For the chance to win a helmet camera...
Enter Now for the Chance to Win a Free Multipurpose Action Camera!

Wal-Mart.com USA, LLC
Good Luck!

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