From The (Contest Queen)
Remembering Sweepers
My sweepstakes buddy Amy passed away. She had been ill for a long time, but I didn't believe she would leave so soon. I can't stop thinking about her and all the other sweepers that [...]
Do You Invest In Your Sweepstakes Hobby?
One thing that always surprises me is how many people questioned paying for a RoboForm subscription or memberships to sites like iWinContests or SweepSheet. It makes me wonder—why wouldn’t you invest in your hobby, especially [...]
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 [...]