Women Who Win Enter

Thank you, Entrecard members, for being such a supportive blogging community! These are the members who have been faithful to drop by my blog:

Ok, I’ve succummed. I’ve seen every blog I love go the way of Twitter. Every blog giveaway offers extra entries if you “tweet” about it. I didn’t want to get Twitter, but I decided to see what all the hoopla is all about! Here I am in the Twitter world: I’m @sweepstakesgirl!

Here are my thoughts:Twitter is simple! Wow, it’s a lot less complex than I thought it would be. Thank goodness for this! It has only a few pages and a very clean design. I didn’t think anything could compete with the sleek simplicity of Facebok, but, however, I was wrong.

Twitter isn’t too time consumning. I am a Facebook nut, so I don’t want another time suck. Twitter is pretty quick– all your information and friend’s information is on one page. Super easy.

Twitter can be like blogging. The whole point of tweeting is writing short one or two line posts. This is easy and kinda fun.

You don’t have to be creative on Twitter- just say it! Or, you need to be extremely creative on Twitter because if you are very wordy (like me) you have a limit.

And finally, everyone is already on Twitter. I’m sure you are. Now I can follow my favorite bloggers and friends, and you can follow me as I update with sweepstakes, contests, and giveways with great prizes. It doesn’t get more easier than this!

See you on Twitter!

Momlogic is giving away a dress inspired by Michelle Obama’s inauguration gown and a $500 makeover! One entry per household.

Science and popular health has proven the miracles that relaxation can bring to the body. This stressful winter is the perfect time to start thinking about a spa getaway! I found several sites that want to give you just that. Why not escape to a spa and have a relaxing weekend? Sweepstakes for spa vacations often offer quality accommodations and supreme spa access! Get ready to relax…

Lifetime wants to send one winner to a spa weekend in Texas! This is an all-expenses-paid Spa Refresher Package for two people at the Lake Austin Spa Resort in Austin, Texas. **HURRY** Enter by January 31, 2009. Prize includes:

• Three nights in premier accommodations for two
• Three healthy gourmet spa meals daily
• Participation in nearly 20 fitness classes, activities and discovery programs
• Ground transportation
• The winner also gets a session with Stacy Kaiser, therapist on “DietTribe.”

Want to visit California instead? Then enter Marin Magazine’s Cavallo Point Lodge Sweepstakes. One winner will win a two-night stay for winner and a guest at Cavallo Point - the Lodge at the Golden Gate in Sausalito, California. All entries must be received by February 19, 2009. Limit one entry per person. Prize includes:

• Two nights accommodations for two
• Spa treatment for winner and a guest at the Healing Arts Center & Spa (your choice of one 60-minute massage or facial)
• Complimentary daily breakfast

If you write a review for a spa you have visited, you could win the Spa Index Reader Reviews Contest. The deadline has been extended to June 30, 2009. 

• Grand Prize:  One reader will receive a $250.00 Gift Certificate to a Day Spa in the winner’s hometown and a gift basket from Spa Index Media.
• First Prize:  One reader will receive a $100.00 Gift Certificate to a Day Spa in the winner’s hometown and a gift basket from Spa Index Media.
• Second Prize:  One reader will receive a $50.00 Gift Certificate to a Day Spa in the winner’s hometown.
• Third Prize:  Three readers will receive a spa lifestyle gift from Spa Index Media ($25 value).

Finally, you can win a $500 gift certificate to spend at the nearest day-spa resort to you. This giveaway is sponsored by Carma Aromatherapy and can be entered daily until September 30, 2009.

I hope you win a rejuvenating spa day! I know we could all use one!

I have been contemplating giving up the act of entering sweepstakes for the time of Lent. I have never given up anything for Lent before. Usually, I loathe the season of Lent because I hear others complain so much about what they give up. “I wish I could have chocolate” or something.  But this year I want to give something up and give the time to God.

Lent is the time of 40 days before Easter. It is supposed to be a time of devotion, contemplation, consideration, and frugality. I want to try this. I want to give up something special to me.

My husband suggested entering sweepstakes. But I love entering!!! I spend about an hour an day entering my usual sweepstakes and perhaps another hour finding more or entering one-time giveaways. Perhaps I could grow and mature a lot if this time was spent elsewhere. It’s just something I am pondering. If I take a break from entering contests, I will still update this blog.

Now for some fashion giveaways that are ending soon! Enter ASAP!

Win a $1500 shopping spree from Karmaloop.com. One-time entry by January 30, 2009.

Win a $5,000 Christian Louboutin shopping spree. One-time entry by January 30, 2009.

Win one of  five $200 gift cards to Drugstore.com to buy all your favorite cosmetics from Teen Vogue Reader’s Choice Awards! Enter by February 2, 2009.

Win one of 500 $100 The Limited shopping sprees from Lucky Magazine! One-time entry by February 2, 2009.

Win one of 10 $1000 Urban Outfitters shopping sprees Lucky Magazine! One-time entry by February 2, 2009.

Win a $1500 shopping spree from Michael Kors! One-time entry by January 31, 2009.

Win a $1500 shopping spree from Nanette Lepore! One-time entry by January 31, 2009.

See Kai Run is celebrating the launch of their new Spring/Summer Collection by giving away one pair of shoes from the See Kai Run and Smaller Spring/Summer collections every day during the month of February 2009.

One entry per person.

Very cute collections for children!

Marie Claire is giving away a $100,000 shopping spree! This is a long-running sweepstakes, but you can enter daily. Enter through January 15, 2010. Prize is $100,000. Click here to enter without subscribing to the magazine.

This is a pretty good offer that I want to share with you. It’s definitely a money saver if you are planning travel in the next year.

Spirit Airlines is offering its Free Spirit members a Buy One/Get One Free sale deal. It is free to become a member.(You may get some spam about flights.)

This deal is going quickly! You must buy a ticket before Wednesday, January 28, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Qualifying flights include any of Spirit’s destinations for travel through June 17. It’s very important to note that when booking, you must include your Free Spirit account number in the registration or else you won’t be eligible for the free ticket. There is a limit of one free ticket per account.

On July 15, 2009, Spirit will email a free ticket voucher to you. Travel on the free ticket must be booked by September 2, 2009, for travel from September 9 through November 18, 2009. You are responsible for taxes and fees associated with the free ticket.

Although I always fly Southwest, this is a great deal I’m considering taking advantage of. If you are already planning a trip through June 17, you can get a FREE trip. Sept-Nov. is the slow time for airlines, so they have a lot of availability. Perhaps my husband and I will take a weekend in Las Vegas!

It’s called $$ Savers On Entrecard! Please join if you are dedicated.

This group is for the growing group of American blogs on Entrecard associated with the following topics: *Saving Money* *Coupons* *Freebies* *Sales* *Bargains* *Wise Spending* *Saving* *Household tips* *Sweepstakes* *Making Money Online* *Freelance Jobs* *Working At Home* *Blogging For Money*  Please Note: This ring is NOT for casual droppers. I am sick of opening hundreds of tabs each day to drop. I plan to use this ring to drop every day and I’m looking for other bloggers who are DEDICATED droppers.

Those who do not use the ring to drop at least twice a week will be removed. The ring widget must be present on page or it will be removed. This is for serious bloggers– blogs that do not update at least once a week will be removed.

This blog is for American, serious bloggers exploring topics of saving and making money. Only serious droppers and bloggers should apply. Those who do not match the description will not be accepted.

This is for moneysaving/moneymaking blogs to work together for drops, comments, and readers. Let’s help each other!

Consider joining? :) http://www.ringsurf.com/ring/nr2856/

Swagbucks is an online search site that lets members promote their banners in exchange for bucks. These bucks can then be used to enter sweepstakes for things like an iPhone, Xbox360, vacations, video games, musical instruments, music and movie prints, T-shirts, trading cards, and gift cards to places like Starbucks, Subway, iTunes, Barnes & Noble, Disney, Target, Southwest Airlines, Fandango, ESPN, Macy’s, Sephora, Victoria’s Secret, and Petco!

The Swagbucks banner sits passively on your website or blog while earning you entries for great prizes! You can also recruit your friends and if they sign up, you get more entries! The banner or link can be added to any website, blog, or social network. You can also use their search feature in which there are instant win prizes.

Seems pretty easy and fun. There are a lot of prizes and it’s seemingly low maintenance. I’ll give it a try. I’ll let you know if I actually win anything…

Marie Claire magazine is holding two giveaways for a year’s supply of hair and makeup products used on their cover looks. These looks are quite stellar and the products could last much longer than 1 year. What woman doesn’t want to win fabulous hair and makeup products? Good luck!

Here is the first is this cover look to be won:

Enter by January 31, 2009, to win a year’s supply of makeup from Mark (AVR $194) and a year’s supply of hair products from Ken Paves Healthy Hair (AVR $472). Get a look like Jessica Simpson’s! Total ARV for this prize is $666! One entry per household. Here is the second cover look to be won:

Enter by February 28, 2009, to win a year’s supply of makeup from Lancôme (AVR $388) and a year’s supply of hair products from Aveda (AVR $198). Get a look like Renee Zellweger’s. Total ARV for this prize is $586! One entry per household.

You will look fabulous!

I love free stuff too! It’s entering a sweepstakes and winning every time. :)

Walmart is giving out free samples of Crest Whitening Strips! Smile!

Etsy is a striving community of handmade craft makers who make SUCH beautiful things! If you are looking for a unique, beautiful, and affordable gift, I definitely suggest shopping the handmade world. I’m so impressed. I wish I had such talent. Here are a few giveaways I found. (Remember, these are handmade so be sure to show some love to shop owners, bloggers, and designers who make them!)

Win a glass necklace with matching glass earrings from Novation Glass ! This is an impressive artform. She gives away a glass jewelry piece each week– just leave a comment on her blog! Here is the beautiful necklace she is giving away this week:

 Vintage Scraps By Meg is celebrating her birthday… by giving away a free handmade journal! Enter by January 27, 2009, and you could win a cute and very unique handmade journal of your choosing. Here are some awe-inspiring examples:

 Handicrafts is giving away a photo necklace, made on a Scrabble letter piece! I love this idea– such beautiful designs! Enter by January 31, 2009. You win the necklace of your choice! Some great examples:

Everything Up Close is giving away a Large Daisy necklace from Kathryn Cole Jewelry. The shop sells handmade, gorgeous sterling silver jewelry. Enter by January 31, 2009.

 Nice work, ladies! I’m loving your skills. Readers, please support handmade artists!

The Outdoor Store will give one winner a MOUNTAIN MEDIC II First Aid Kit, valued at $350.

Enter here! One entry per e-mail address per day through February 28, 2009.Compact and easy to carry, this kit is designed to be used by rescue professionals trained as Paramedics, Wilderness EMT or Wilderness First Responders. It has reflective piping for high visibility, large empty outer compartments for rescue or personal gear & removable waistbelt. Group size: 1-18 persons. Trip duration: 1-30 days. Size: 16″x10″x8″. Weight: 6 lbs.

SUPPLY LIST:

Bandage Materials
4 Bandage, Conforming Gauze, 3″
20 Dressing, Gauze, Non-Sterile, 4″ x 4″
2 Eye Pad, Sterile
10 Bandage, Adhesive, Fabric, Knuckle
10 Bandage, Adhesive, Fabric, 1″ x 3″

Bleeding
6 Gloves, Nitrile (Pair), Hand Wipe
1 Trauma Pad, 8″ x 10″
1 Trauma Pad, 5″ x 9″

Blister / Burn
4 GlacierGel (Large Oval)
66 Moleskin, Pre-Cut & Shaped
2 Dressing, Burn, WaterJel, 4″ x 4″
1 Aloe Vera Gel with Lidocaine, 4 oz

CPR
1 CPR Pocket Mask, Laerdal

Dental
1 Temporary Cavity Filling Mixture

Fracture / Sprain
1 SAM Splint, 4″ x 36″
2 Bandage, Triangular
1 Bandage, Elastic with Velcro, 4″
1 Bandage, Elastic with Velcro, 3″

Instrument
1 Blood Pressure Cuff
1 EMT Shears, 4″
1 Stethoscope
3 Safety Pins
1 Splinter Picker/Tick Remover Forceps
1 Airway, Nasal, 7.0 mm
1 Thermometer, Digital
1 Pencil
1 Airway, Oral, (Set of 6 sizes)
1 Airway, Nasal, 7.5 mm

Medical Information
1 Comp. Guide to Wilderness & Travel Medicine
6 Patient Assessment Form

Medication
12 Ibuprofen (200 mg), Pkg./2
10 Acetaminophen (500 mg), Pkg./2
20 Antihistamine (Diphenhydramine 25 mg)
10 Aspirin (325 mg), Pkg./2
5 Cold Medicine, Medicidin-D, Pkg./2
7 Antacid, Pkg./2
5 Diotame (Bismuth Subsalicylate), Pkg./2
10 Diamode (Loperamide HCI 2 mg), Pkg./1
1 Eye Wash, 2/3 oz, (20 ml)
6 After Bite Wipe
1 Glutose Paste (Glucose 15 g)
2 Oral Rehydration Salts

Other
1 Sunscreen, SPF 30, 1 oz
1 Zinc Oxide, 1 oz
4 Plastic Vial, Flip-top, Large

Survival Tools
1 Emergency Reflective Blanket, 60″ x 96″

Suture / Syringe
4 Scalpel, Sterile, Disposable, #11 Blade
1 Mayo Heger Needle Holder, 5″

Wound Care
12 After Cuts & Scrapes Anethestic/Antiseptic Wipe
2 Tape, 1″ x 10 Yards
1 Scrub Brush, Sterile
1 Wound Closure Strips, 1/4″ x 4″, Pkg./10
1 Syringe, Irrigation, 20 cc, 18 Gauge Tip
3 Cotton Tip Applicator, Pkg./2
1 Tincture of Benzoin Topical Adhesive, 2 oz
8 Triple Antibiotic Ointment, 1/32 oz
1 Povidone Iodine, 2 oz