From The (Contest Queen)
McDonald’s Monopoly is Back—Bigger Than Ever!
It’s that time of year again—McDonald’s Monopoly is rolling out on both sides of the border, and there are some exciting changes you don’t want to miss. United States: Back After 10 Years After [...]
The End of Rafflecopter
It's the end of an era. In the 2000s, blog contests became very popular, but they were a nightmare to both administer and participate in. Bloggers would make a list of actions they wanted you [...]
Getting Back Into the Sweep of Things
Your Reset Guide After three amazing weeks on the road - visiting fellow sweepers, attending the national sweepstakes convention, and doing some Words for Winning research - let me tell you, I came home to [...]
My Winning Road Trip – Part 2
This year, my adventures began in July, as I left early to spend four days with Helene Hadsell's granddaughter, Melissa Waters, before heading to the Annual National Sweepstakes Convention. This trip was a combined Words [...]
What You Need to Know About the 2026 Annual National Sweepstakes Convention
It was so lovely out, I didn't want to come inside, so I brought out my portable studio and livestreamed from my backyard (complete with a very energetic neighbor dog crashing the party). I wanted [...]
PIN Codes, Prizes & a Plan
PIN code hunting can be incredibly rewarding when done strategically, safely, and with the right preparation. From cash to trips, and swag, the prizes are real – and so is the adventure. So if you're [...]
Spotting the Word WIN @ 100 Paces
Originally published January 24th, 2008. Updated for 2025. I wrote about a weird contest I spotted in the newspaper way back in 2008. How times have changed! While newspapers aren't exactly where we find contests [...]
To RoboForm or Not to RoboForm, That is the Question!
I frequently get asked if using RoboForm is against contest rules because most official rules have a clause similar to this: Use of any automated system to submit an Entry is prohibited and will result in [...]
How Technology Can Affect Your Sweepstakes Hobby
Several months ago, Microsoft announced that it would no longer support Windows 10, 8.1, and 7 as of October 14th, 2025 (scroll down for FAQs). To continue receiving support, you will need to upgrade to [...]