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Entering Sweepstakes and Contests Online Safely.

  • Posted on July 3, 2012 at 10:39 PM

 

 

In addition to seeking out the newest coupon and freebie offers I also love sweepstakes/contests. I win some, I lose many, but I still have fun!  Over time I’ve learned how to identify reputable sweepstakes and how to increase my odds of winning. Follow these seven tips to safely enter online sweepstakes and increase your odds of winning:

 

 

1. Protect Your Data: Avoid entering any entirely private data, like a Social Security number. Legitimate sweepstakes companies will not ask for it. Legitimate companies will ask for your date of birth, mailing address, e-mail and possibly a phone number. Follow your instincts and don’t enter information that makes you feel uncomfortable.

2. Never Pay Money: I repeat..  Never. Pay. Money. Legitimate sweepstakes opportunities sponsored by companies whose names you will recognize are available online for FREE. If a site asks for a fee, bank account information, or a credit card number, exit immediately!

3. Seek Reputable Companies: Nationally-known companies like P & G, Revlon, Clorox, and Dove routinely sponsor sweepstakes directly through their websites, as do magazines like Good Housekeeping, Redbook, Lucky, and Self. These are great sources for safe sweeps.

 4. Check the Internet: Check your favorite online stores and sites monthly for sweepstakes and contests. You’ll have more fun entering sweepstakes through familiar stores and sites. You may also want to like your favorite company on Facebook. May are hosting their giveaways through their FB pages. *Make sure it’s the actual company’s site though.

5. Follow a Blog: MizCouponista.com posts sweepstakes, but also try a dedicated blog site like I Love Giveaways.com, which list current sweepstakes along with their rules and links to enter.

6. Play the Odds: Find the number of prizes awarded along with odds of winning by clicking on the sweepstakes “Official Rules” page of any sweepstakes. Rule of Thumb: only enter contests giving away 1,000 or more prizes.

7. Know the Rules: Read and understand the judging criteria for any entry that requires a photograph, written response, or essay. If a contest entry requires something creative, read the official rules and understand how items will be judged. Stay within word requirements, style, and file size.

Good luck!

~D

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Bigelow Half & Half Iced Tea Sweepstakes

  • Posted on July 3, 2012 at 9:24 AM

Bigelow Half & Half Iced Tea Sweepstakes

Prize Details ENDS July 29, 2012

Twenty-four (24) lucky winners will receive two boxes of Bigelow’s Half & Half Iced Tea and Lemonade blends. This special “try me” twin pack features one box each of both fantastic flavors (6 quart-size tea bags per box):

  • Half & Half Iced Tea and Lemonade
  • Half & Half Iced Tea and Lemonade with Pomegranate

GOOD LUCK

~D

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MASH Neon Scented Nail Polish Set Giveaway

  • Posted on July 3, 2012 at 7:45 AM

SparkleCore.com and Mash Nail polish are giving away a full MASH Neon Scented Nail Polish Set! ENDS July 12

The winner will receive one MASH Neon Scented Nail Polish Set that includes the following colors/scents:

  • Cherry – It smells incredible like a big bag of fresh real cherries.
  • Strawberry – It smells like a strawberry Starburst.
  • Orange – Smells just like you’ve been eating a fresh orange without all the sticky mess!
  • Banana – The smell is exactly like warm banana pudding!
  • Lime – Sweeter than a Mojito.
  • Fruit Punch – It’s light, fresh, and intense while managing to bring out the best part of the smells from each of the other polishes into a perfect symphony of fruit.

GOOD LUCK!
~D

 

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June Sample Roundup

  • Posted on July 3, 2012 at 7:38 AM

Here is a roundup of (still live) samples I signed up for over the course of the month of June.  HURRY and sign up before they run out!

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RedPlum Coupon Preview July 8, 2012

  • Posted on July 3, 2012 at 7:02 AM

Redplum

Regional coupon inserts & value differences are to be expected!
(x) before coupon = multiple of same coupon
ETS = excludes trial sizes

Adams Save $2/1 Flea & Tick Control product (7/31)
Centrum Save $2/1 regular, Silver or Specialist multivitamin 56ct+ (8/18)
Centrum Save $5/1 ProNutrients supplement (8/18)
DermaSilk Save $5/1 full size product (7/21)
Dial Save $1/2 regular or for Men body washes 6oz+ (7/28)
Garnier Save $1/1 moisturizer (10/8)
Lactaid Save $1/1 Fast Act dietary supplement 32ct+ (11/15)
L’Oreal Save $.25/1 Vive Pro shampoo or conditioner (9/2)
L’Oreal Save $.75/1 Studio Line styling product (9/2)
L’Oreal Save $2/1 Preference shade (9/2)
Meow Mix Save $.75/1 dry cat food 3lbs+ (9/2)
Meow Mix Save $1/6 single cat food cups or Save $1/1 cat food variety pack (9/2)
Pure Silk Save $.80/1 shave cream (9/30) ETS
Skittles/Starburst/Life Savers Save $.50/2 Gummies 2-4oz (9/30)
Tucks Save $2/1 product excluding Take Alongs (10/30)

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All You Magazine July 2012 Coupons

  • Posted on July 3, 2012 at 12:03 AM

All You magazine is only sold at Walmart stores (for $2.99), but I suggest getting a subscription at a fraction of the cost.

Each issue of All You is not only packed with awesome frugal living and savings ideas, but it is also packed with tons of great coupons. This month’s issue of All You contains $52.60 in savings. Here are the coupons that you’ll find inside:

 

Advertiser Coupon Value Expiration Date Page Number
Annie Chun Soup Bowls $1.00 12/31/12 p. 32
Butterball® Sweet Onion Seasoned or Original Seasoned
Frozen Turkey Burgers		 $1.00 08/05/12 p. 47
Butterball® Turkey Dinner Sausage, Turkey Franks or Turkey
Bacon		 $1.00 off any 2 08/05/12 p. 47
Crystal Light® Sugar Free Candy $0.75 off 2 08/31/12 p. 8
Dirty Jobs™ household cleaning $0.75 08/31/12 p. 92
Dirty Jobs™ household cleaning $2.00 08/31/12 p. 92
DOLE® Frozen Fruit Single-Serve Cups $0.75 08/31/12 p. 90
DOLE® Fruit Smoothie Shakers $0.50 08/31/12 p. 30
DOLE® Pineapple Juice $0.35 08/31/12 p. 30
Extra® Gum $0.50 on any 2 15-stick packs 07/31/12 p. 52
Fashion Bug $10 off your purchase of $25 or more 06/30/12 p. 38
GUM® Star Wars™ Toothbrushes $0.75 09/30/12 p. 32
Hellmann’s® or Best Foods® Mayonnaise
Dressing with Olive Oil		 $1.00 07/27/12 p. 84
HORMEL® Chili $1.00 on any 2 08/20/12 p. 80
IHOP at Home® Frozen Breakfasts $1.00 09/30/12 p. 67
King’s Hawaiian® NEW Buns & Rolls $1.00 09/30/12 p. 82
MidNite* $1.00 11/30/12 p. 110
Mrs. Dash Seasoning blend $0.50 on any 1 10/31/12 p. 1
NatuRelief* $1.00 11/30/12 p. 110
NICOLE by OPI Nail Lacquer $1.00 06/30/12 p. 26
OFF!® Personal Insect Repellent $0.75 08/30/12 p. 86
OFF!® Smooth & Dry or OFF!® Deep Woods® Dry $1.00 08/30/12 p. 86
Palmolive Fresh Sponge™ $0.50 07/31/12 p. 92
Philips Norelco Replacement Head $5.00 off any 1 06/22/12 p. 106
Philips Norelco Shaver $5.00 off any 1 06/22/12 p. 106
Philips Norelco Trimmer $5.00 off any 1 06/22/12 p. 106
Pure Protein 23 Gram Shake 4-Pack $1.00 07/28/12 p. 59
Salon Perfect® Eyelashes $1.50 12/31/12 p. 34
StarKist Authentico® $0.50 08/05/12 p. 73
StarKist Selects® $0.50 08/05/12 p. 73
Zantac® $5.00 07/31/12 p. 40
Total

$52.60

    

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