Friday, January 31, 2014

Sweepstakes for Food & Wine Lovers


Those who have a love of fine food and fine wine will certainly love each and every one of these...

Fairways, Chardonnays, and Parkways Elkin, N.C.


Grand prize:

*2 Nights Accommodations – Fairfield Inn & Suites, California King Room
*$100 Dinner Voucher at Twenty One & Main Restaurant and Wine Bar
*2 Rounds of 18-holes of Golf and Cart at Cedarbrook Country Club Elkin
*1 hour massage and facial package – Lumini Day Spa
*Wine tasting for 2 people at three local wineries – Brushy Mountain Winery, Grassy Creek Vineyard, McRitchie Winery, and Ciderworks
*Gift baskets including 3 bottles of local wines and local gifts


Travel is not included. So, what. I'd certainly drive there, through all that beautiful scenery, just to enjoy the whole experience! Prize package valued at $750. Package must be redeemed by December 15, 2015.

Daily entry. Bonus entries awarded for friends who enter via social networking. Open to legal U.S. residents 21 years or older.

Wine & Food Cancun Fest 2014 VIP Pass Sweepstakes


Grand prize:

*2 airfare tickets from any Continental USA point to Cancun *(maximum reimbursement of $450 per person)* - again, apparently you'd have to get yourself there to be reimbursed -
*Deluxe Cancun transfers airport-hotel-airport.
*5 nights / 6 days, suite accommodation at the Grand Club for two, arriving March 12th and departing March 17th, 2014.
*2 Weekend passes including access to selected Wine & Food Cancun Festival 2014 events from March 14th to the 16th

Open to legal U.S. residents 21 or older, excluding residents of California, Utah, Kentucky, and the territory of Puerto Rico.

One entry per household. Ends February 17, 2014.

A Weekend in Duplin County


This prize package is for the weekend of May 2 through May 4, 2014, so you'll be there during the "Our Main Squeeze" Wine & Music Festival on May 3. How cool is that?

Grand prize:

*Two-Night stay at one of Duplin County’s Historical Bed & Breakfast
*Our Main Squeeze VIP prize package (includes tickets, VIP parking, and $50 worth of food/wine tickets) May 3, 2014
*Gift card to Country Squire Restaurant and Winery
*Gift Certificate for Sunday Brunch at Southern Exposure
*Gas Card (Nice!)

Prize package is valued at $516. Ends February 28, 2014. Open to legal U.S. residents 21 or older.

Today's bonus sweepstakes


For the aspiring pilot in us all... This prize would certainly make the "getting there" part a breeze!

Sporty's 2014 RV-12 Sweepstakes


Good Luck!

Thursday, January 30, 2014

Giveaways for Chicken Lovers! (No, Not for Dinner.)



Giveaway: Four Matted Chicken Prints from Artist Sarah Hudock


Grand prize is a set of four 10" x 10" matted prints from the "Inspiration Chicken" Series by Sarah Hudock, retail value $92. These are really colorful, beautiful prints.

This is by Rafflecopter entry, for those who are familiar, so it is quite easy. Generally, for these types of entries, a small task is performed, such as leaving a comment, or liking a page on Facebook.

Prize ships to U.S. addresses only. As of this date, you have a week or so left to enter. There is a countdown clock on the widget to tell you exactly how much time is left.


Purina Chick 'N Coop Giveaway

Grand prize package includes:

*An Alexandria chicken coop with A-frame run and predator proofing material
*A one Year’s supply of Purina® Layena® Omega-3 Poultry Feed (28 bags)
*Purina Flock Block, LoveBugs, and TrailCake treats

Total retail value is $1,700.

Once you've entered, you will be re-directed to a page with several more giveaways, including more chicken coop giveaways!

One entry per email address. Ends April 22, 2014. Open to legal residents of the continental United States who are 18 or older.

Win a Retired Rubber Chicken Autographed by Svengoolie!

Though horror and sci-fi fans might want to scream over this, who couldn't use an autographed rubber chicken?

12 grand prizes are being given away of one retired rubber chicken, each, autographed by Svengoolie (Rich Koz), the host of Me-TV's Saturday night horror movie show. Each chicken was used in a show. One prize is being given away each month. Prize is valued at $10.

You must sign up for the newsletter when you enter, if you want your chance to win a signed rubber chicken. The rules state that the newsletter goes out on the first Friday of each month, so you won't need to be afraid of getting too many emails. Once you've signed up, you will still need to re-enter monthly to qualify for each month's giveaway.

Open to legal residents of the contiguous 48 states, Hawaii and the District of Columbia who are 18 years of age or older. Ends December 31, 2014.

Good Luck!


Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Enjoy These Sweepstakes, Courtesy of Your Favorite TV Shows!


HGTV Love It List It Watch It Win It


This sweepstakes is offering five weekly grand prizes of $25,000 each (four remain). It's a fast moving sweeps, though, so you have to be on the ball to enter!

Each week, watch "Love It or List It" at 8pm Eastern Time, 7pm Central, on HGTV. During the show, a code word will be shown. Starting at 8pm Eastern time, the same night, you can enter the code word at the above link to gain entry into the sweepstakes. Entries for each week's show and code word are allowed from 8pm Eastern on Monday until 7:59pm on Tuesday, the very next day. Winners for each week are chosen about three days later.

The next chance to enter will be on February 3, 2014.

Open to legal U.S. residents of the 50 United States and D.C. who are 21 years or older, and who had internet and HGTV access prior to learning of the sweepstakes. One entry per person, per entry period. Entries do not roll over into subsequent drawings. Ends February 24, 2014.

The 2014 Masterpiece Sweepstakes


This sweepstakes will certainly thrill fans of PBS, Downton Abbey, Sherlock Holmes, and many more!

Grand prize is a 5-day, 4-night trip for two adults from the U.S. or Canada to Great Britain. Includes round-trip (economy class) airfare out of a gateway city courtesy of British Airways, accommodations at a Radisson Blu Edwardian Hotel, attendance at a VIP reception at Highclere Castle (as seen in Downton Abbey) hosted by Lord and Lady Carnarvon, author of Lady Catherine, The Earl, and the Real Downton Abbey, behind-the-scenes tours of Selfridges & Co. department store (its founder, Harry Gordon Selfridge, is portrayed in MASTERPIECE’s upcoming second season of Mr. Selfridge) and the Museum of London’s forthcoming Sherlock Holmes exhibit, and even more (care to chat over coffee with an expert on the fictional character of Sherlock Holmes? Well, a taxi will zip you right to a cafe after your Sherlock Holmes Museum visit - before the Museum of London - for just that)! Travel must take place July 30–August 4, 2014. ARV $5,550.

Four monthly prizes of a $500 gift certificate to ShopPBS.org are also being awarded. Monthly winners are still eligible for the grand prize.

Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, Puerto Rico, Guam, the US Virgin Islands, the District of Columbia and Canada (excluding Quebec), who are 18 years of age or older (or the age of majority in the jurisdiction of their residence, whichever is older) and who possess a valid United States or Canadian Passport with an expiration date after December 31, 2014. Daily entry. Ends March 15, 2014.

ExtraTV Giveaways


Extra TV has an ongoing slew of delightfully enticing giveaways, each with a great prize. Prizes and giveaways will change as each ends, though you will generally find something to please.

Current giveaways include a Jaclyn Smith skincare collection, a $50 gift card from The Gap, a gift bag from the SAG Awards, and more. Each giveaway is a separate entry, so you can pick and choose which prizes you'd like to enter for. Watching the show will give you a secret word that allows you to enter for still more prizes!

Must be 18 or older to enter, and a legal resident of the 50 United States or D.C. Excludes Puerto Rico.

Good Luck!

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Two Sweepstakes with Cookware Prizes, and One Cook-Off!



Anyone who loves to cook knows how valuable a good set of cookware is. Even those who have no love of cooking, still know that these things are some of the little necessities of life. A good set of cookware makes life just a little bit easier, and often even a little bit more enjoyable.

So, here are two sweepstakes to give you the chance to win some cookware, and a cook-off so you can share your hard-earned skills to possibly win some cash and more!

Biltmore Gourmet & Entertaining Sweepstakes


This is from Biltmore, as in the Biltmore Estate of Asheville, North Carolina.
So, the set is, yes, quite lovely, and made primarily from stainless steel so it will be durable, too.

Grand Prize winner will receive a Biltmore Chef Series Belly Shaped 13-Piece Cookware Set, valued at $230.00. Set includes:
(1) 1.6-qt. covered sauce pan with double pour spout
(1) 2.3-qt. covered sauce pan
(1) 3.4-qt. covered sauce pan
(1) 8-in. open nonstick fry pan
(1) 9.5-in. open nonstick fry pan
(1) 11" covered saute pan
(1) 7.1 qt covered stock pot
(1) steamer insert that fits the 3.4-qt. sauce pan

Two runners up will receive one Biltmore Cheesecake valued at $13.99. Winners choice of: Italian Mascarpone Torta, Creme Brulee, Vanilla Bean and Blackberry Crisp.

(Oh, my! I think that Creme Brulee sounds luscious... but don't they all!)

Open to legal U.S. residents, 18 years or older. One entry per person, one prize per household. Ends March 31, 2014.

Farberware Start Your Tradition Sweepstakes


This sweepstakes is by Facebook entry. It offers three grand prizes, each a useful addition to any kitchen, as follows:

*First grand prize is one Farberware Classic Series 8 Quart Covered Stockpot (50006), valued at $49.99.
*Second grand prize is one Farberware Classic Series 2.75 Quart Covered Sauté Pan (50011), valued at $39.99.
*Third grand prize is one Farberware Classic Series 3 Quart Covered Saucepan (50003), valued at $29.99.

And, of course, it's Farberware, so you know it's good.


Bonus entries awarded for friends who sign up through your assigned link, given once you've entered. Open to U.S. and Puerto Rico addresses, according to the rules, though the entry form says U.S. addresses only. Entrants must be 18 or older. Ends February 23, 2014.

Martha White® Lodge® Cast Iron National Cornbread Cook-Off 2014


This is a contest, so takes careful reading of the rules in order to keep from being disqualified. However, if you have the skills to make a good main dish recipe using Martha White® cornbread, cooked in Lodge® Cast Iron Cookware, it could be worth your while.

Of course, anybody worth their cornbread knows that there's no better way to cook it than in cast iron cookware ; )

This is the first phase of this contest, and it ends on February 28, 2014. Ten finalists will be chosen, based upon certain judging criteria, from this phase.

Finalists are then required to compete in the National Cornbread Cook-Off in South Pittsburg, Tennessee, on April 26, 2014, in order to qualify for prizes. This is at your own expense, and you must bring your own ingredients and kitchen equipment, excluding a stove. Competitors will still receive a $500 reimbursement to help cover these expenses.

Winners of the cook-off phase will be awarded prizes as follows:

*First Prize-$5,000 cash; a 30-inch FiveStar® stainless steel gas range (ARV $3,250) from Five Star® Professional Cooking Equipment, and special gifts from Lodge® Cast Iron and Martha White (ARV $50)

*Second Prize-$1,500 cash and special gifts from Lodge® Cast Iron and Martha White (ARV $50)

*Third Prize-$1,000 cash and special gifts from Lodge® Cast Iron and Martha White (ARV $50)

*Seven Honorable Mention Prizes of $150 cash and special gifts from Lodge® Cast Iron and Martha White (ARV $50)

Enter as often as you wish, but only one entry can qualify as a finalist. Individuals only, no groups or teams are allowed to compete. Open to U.S. Residents 18 or older, except food professionals, and who have not been finalists or winners in a sponsor contest in the previous 12 months (a cook-off for Pillsbury, for example).

Good Luck!

If you're new to Sweepstaking Dreams, be sure to check out previous posts, as many of the sweeps are still open!

Monday, January 27, 2014

Vote for Mojo in the Orvis Cover Dog Photo Contest!

My entry. Thanks for voting, all votes go to a good cause!


Vote for Mojo in the Orvis Cover Dog Photo Contest!


Three Contests and Sweepstakes for Dog Owners


Give your dog the chance to be the star that he really is with these first two contests. You know he wants it! Or, if you'd prefer to keep him as the star in your own home, and would like to simply keep him fit and trim, then the third one is for you!


Orvis Cover Dog Photo Contest


This is a photography contest that basically has two parts, so if you feel you might not be "The World's Most Interesting Photographer" (hint, hint), fear not. You'll still have a chance to win something. In the end, it's all for a good cause, so dogs everywhere end up winning!

Though photo entries are being accepted through March 31, 2014, you must enter by February 15, 2014 if you'd like a chance to win one of the following:

*Grand Prize: a one-year supply of Blue Buffalo Dog Food, a deluxe Tempur-Pedic® Dog Bed and a $500 Orvis gift card
*Five Runners-up: Fleecelock Wraparound Beds
*Ten Honorable Mentions: Personalized Collars

These winners will be chosen by a random drawing.

The winning photography entry, chosen after the contest closes, will be featured on a future cover of the Orvis Dog Book catalog, and will receive either a $500.00 or £500 Orvis Gift Card, depending upon winner's country of residence. Check the rules for judging criteria and photo size requirements, etc.

One entry per person or per email address. Open to legal residents of the U.S. and of the UK, who reached the legal age of majority in their locale by the start of the contest (October 31, 2013).




Hero Dog Contest


Is your dog a hero? If so, you can write a 450 word essay for potential publication in Fido Friendly Magazine. A high resolution photo must be included with your entry. Winning entry will also receive a DVD of the movie "Duke."

Open to U.S. and Canadian residents 18 years or older. Void where prohibited by law. Ends January 31, 2014.

Commit to Fit Sweepstakes

100 winners in this sweepstakes will receive a Whistle Activity Monitor (a device that attaches to your dog's collar to monitor his level of activity).

One entry per day, with various opportunities for bonus entries. Bonus entries awarded for performing tasks such as watching a video and answering questions (one bonus entry), sending eCards (up to three bonus entries), and for receiving a quote from Vetrinary Pet Insurance (one bonus entry). Open to legal U.S. residents 18 years or older, who are either employees of a veterinarian hospital or who are pet owners. Ends February 28, 2014.

Sunday, January 26, 2014

Win a Trip to the Super Bowl with The Ellen DeGeneres Show


Here's a Sunday quickie for a fun way to finish out your weekend. How's about taking some time to create a video?

Ellen's Super Bowl Contest


If you are a big fan of the Broncos or Seahawks, here is your chance to go to the big game. Better still, if you are a big fan of Ellen DeGeneres, too, prepare for the chance of a lifetime!

Ellen is looking for a lucky contestant to win a trip to the Super Bowl, as a special guest on her Super Bowl show!

To enter, you will need to create a video stating why you are your team's ultimate fan. Along with this, your entry will need to include your story in written form, in a length of up to 1,500 characters, and a digital image.

This must be your work, and you must be the person depicted in it. The exception is if the fan depicted is under 18 years old. In this case, the fan's parent must tell the fan's story on his or her behalf.

Good Luck!

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