From The (Contest Queen)
The Article That Started It All
20 Years of You Can’t Win If You Don’t Enter Over two decades ago, one article changed everything. Here’s how You Can’t Win If You Don’t Enter was born—and why its message is still true [...]
Is Your Hobby Disappearing?
By the end of January, many of us have already abandoned our New Year’s resolutions—whether it’s sticking to a new eating plan, getting to the gym, or building a new habit. But here’s the thing: [...]
Influencer Giveaway Scams: When Something Just Doesn’t Add Up
My sweepstakes friend Jennifer sent me this video, and I knew I had to share it because one key to winning sweepstakes is choosing entries with the best odds. Be aware that this post is [...]
Entering Recipe Contests
One of the keys to winning sweepstakes is to enter better odds sweepstakes. The more barriers to entry there are, the fewer people will enter, therefore increasing your odds. What are barriers? For example, a [...]
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 [...]