From The (Contest Queen)
Winning Big in 2026!
After several tough years, on January 1st, 2011, I began the annual practice of blogging a personal review, so my fellow sweepers would understand that the hobby of contesting, like life, isn't static. January 1st [...]
Will I Lose Out on Winning if I Can’t Answer My Phone?
One of my readers, Wendy, asked an important question about how sweepstakes winners are notified — especially for those who are deaf or use a relay service. She wondered if big winners from text-to-enter contests [...]
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 [...]