From The (Contest Queen)
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 [...]
Contest Crack: one win & you’re hooked!
I wanted to write this post to address some of the comments I received regarding my post, You Can't Win On Cue, plus the hundreds I have seen in various groups and forums about the [...]