From The (Contest Queen)
When is a Movie not Just a Movie?
Originally posted on May 30th, 2013. Updated February 5th, 2022. I miss the movies and hope not only do more premiers come back but in a grand style! When it turns into a grand adventure. [...]
The DFWinners
Originally posted on November 19th, 2008. I had just returned from my trip to visit Helene Hadsell in Alvarado TX and was regaling my followers with our adventures. This blog was written about our adventures [...]
Sign-up For Sponsor’s Newsletters
One of the questions I frequently get is, "Should I subscribe to a sponsor's newsletter?" The answer is maybe. If you subscribe to everything, your inbox will be clogged. It's why my answer is maybe. [...]
A Clean Slate
The first day of the year is the best day to start fresh with a clean slate, embracing habits that will help you win big in 2022, and let go of those that are hindering [...]
Contacting the Sponsor Regarding Missing Prizes
What do you do if a prize hasn't arrived? The sponsor's name is on the contest, sweepstakes, or giveaway, but more likely it is an agency hired by the sponsor that is running the contest [...]
Sweepstakes Season
3 TOP TIPS on how to manage the holidays and the daily entries. How are you holding up? Sweepstakes Season started a week before the U.S. Thanksgiving on November 25th. The earliest I have ever [...]
Armchair Sweepstaker
For 20 years I have entered my local radio station's money contests. Sometimes it’s vaults, bags, etc. The premise is, a lucky player opens a vault and is told how much they won. They can [...]
Be Sweepstakes Shutterbug
Always be taking pictures. Be a sweepstakes shutterbug. You never know when you can use an image to enter and win. Three Tips on Using Pictures to Win ONE: Always take pictures. Every holiday, celebration, vacation, [...]
Is Your Hobby Evolving Without You?
I recently shared on Facebook that Tim Hortons was launching a fall edition of their annual Roll Up To Win contest. Every time a company shifts their contests online, to social media, or now to [...]