Handbag Sweepstakes

1. Prize: $500 Coach gift card and a Coach handbag ARV $878. http://teenvogueitlist.com/coach , enter once per person, contest ends 1-6-12
2. Prize: Hot Handbag of the Month on CUSP.com worth up to $350. http://www.cusp.com/mailinglist.aspx Enter once per person; contest ends 1-12-12
3. Prize: Ann Taylor handbag or other accessory. http://www.facebook.com/AnnTaylor?sk=app_139993212700692 Enter once daily per person; contest ends 12-31-11

Three car sweeps (And a set of tires)!

1. Prize: 2012 Chevy Traverse, $2,500 Macy's gift card and a 3-day/2-night trip for two to New York City, NY. ARV $51,185. https://www.shopwithchevy.com/ . Enter once per person. Contest ends 1-2-12
2. Prize: 2011 BMW Z4 with standard options, ARF $50,000. http://www.tonysneedforspeedgiveaway.com/Registration.aspx One entry per day per person; contest ends 6-30-12
3. Prize: Set of 4 Sumitomo HTRZ III tires; ARV abt $800. http://www.facebook.com/SumitomoTire?sk=app_28134323652 Enter once per person; contest ends 1-15-112
4. Prize: 2012 Arctic Jeep Wrangler worth $45,000. http://www.facebook.com/jeep?sk=app_173374406092122 Enter once daily per person; contest ends 1-27-12

Win a new Watch!

1. Prize: Philip Stein Signature women's stainless-steel double-face Mini watch. https://subscribe.hearstmags.com/subscribe/womansday/80586/IEASP0019?sub_option=1 You do not have to subscribe to Woman's Day. Enter once daily, contest expires 12-27-11
2. Prize: $500 shopping spree on Boccia.com. http://apps.facebook.com/promotionshq/contests/177016 Enter once per person; contest ends 12-31-11.
3. Prize: two watches from the Timex Weekender Collection. http://www.facebook.com/TimexStyleWatch?v=app_163032157099207 enter once per household; contest ends 12-21-11
4. Prize: Men's Citizen Perpetual Chrono AT watch worth $525. http://apps.facebook.com/sweepstakeshq/contests/178061/entries/new , enter once per person, contest ends 12-31-11
5. Prize: Ladies Citizen Riva Diamond watch, worth $375. http://www.facebook.com/LittmanJewelers?sk=app_28134323652 enter once per person; contest ends 12-31-11.

Win A Car!

1. Prize: 2012 Chevy Traverse, $2,500 Macy's gift card and a 3-day/2-night trip for two to New York City, NY. ARV $51,185. https://www.shopwithchevy.com/ . Enter once per person. Contest ends 1-2-12
2. Prize: 2011 BMW Z4 with standard options, ARF $50,000. http://www.tonysneedforspeedgiveaway.com/Registration.aspx One entry per day per person; contest ends 6-30-12
3. Prize: 2012 Toyota Camry XLE worth $25,000. http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CFPage?storeId=10151&catalogId=10051&langId=-1&appID=86896&sweepsName=CountdownToChristmasiPad2Entry&cm_sp=CountdownToChristmasDec2011_CFM Enter once daily per person; contest ends 12-23-11
4. Prize: 2012 Arctic Jeep Wrangler worth $45,000. http://www.facebook.com/jeep?sk=app_173374406092122 Enter once daily per person; contest ends 1-27-12

Game Station Sweepstakes

1. Prize: Nintendo Dsi XL Metallic Rose equipped with the recently released game Bejeweled 3 plus Plants vs. Zombies, Bejeweled Twist and Bookworm. https://subscribe.hearstmags.com/subscribe/womansday/85147/IEASP0041?sub_option=1 Subscription not necessary. One entry per person daily, contest ends 1-28-12
2. Prize: Nintendo Wii Console, ARV 149. http://www.classicheartland.com/sweepstakes/wiientry.html, enter once daily per person, contest ends 12-29-11
3. Prize: Xbox 369 system and Sonic Generation game, ARV $250. http://winit.mmm-mag.com/enter/drawing/7c3c194a6733b4d1b85eb0599d58c2da210e0395 Enter once daily per person; conest ends 2-3-12
4. Prize: Xbox prize package including 4GB Xbox console, Kinect sensor, Dance Central 2 game, Xbox Live Gold Card, and Zune Pass gift cards worth $425. http://www.redbookmag.com/sweepstakes/21349 Entry once per household, contest ends on 1-16-12

About wine, sponsored by wine.

Wine, wine, wine (everybody!)

1. Prize: 4 day, 3 night trip for two to one of the following wine region destinations: Barossa Valley in Southern Australia, Blenheim in the Marlborough region of New Zealand, Zell in the Mosel region of Germany, Prosecco in the Veneto region of North East Italy, Cannelli in the Asti region of Nor thWest Italy, Trentino in Northern Italy, Mendozaq, Argentina. Prize worth approximately $10,000.00. http://www.cupcakevineyard.com/sweepstakes/ Enter once daily per person/email; contest ends on 12-31-11.
2. Prize: Champagne Supernova trip package for two to France, including three nights hotel, 1 private tour and tasting to at least 4 champagne houses in the region, and more.; http://www.mrandmrssmith.com/competition/champagne-supernova? Enter once per person; contest ends 1-9-12
3. Prize: Platinum wedding bands from True Knots, 5 bridesmaids dresses from Love by Entoani gowns, 8-day/7night honeymoon to Rome, ARV $9,750. https://www.facebook.com/cavitwines?sk=app_252419271487111&app_data=dlt Enter once per person; contest ends 4-15-12.
   
   
   
   
   Pass that bottle to me...
   
   
   But not really, cause I don't drink.

7 new vacation sweepstakes!

1. Prize: 2-night trip for two to the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, CA and $250.00 spending money; ARV $2,275. http://aarp.promo.eprize.com/redcarpetsweeps/ enter once daily per person; contest ends 1-10-12
2. Prize: 4 night trip for two to Paris, France, ARV $14,365. https://w1.buysub.com/pubs/N3/WMG/swp_paris_reg.jsp?cds_page_id=110080&cds_mag_code=WMG&id=1323566521945&lsid=13441922019013161&vid=1&cds_response_key=I1KNA1XN Enter once per person; contest ends 1-31-12
3. Prize: $3000 cruise gift voucher from American Express Travel. https://www.facebook.com/Samsonite?sk=app_134290579976514&sm=facebook&date=120111 Enter once daily per person; contest ends 12-22-11
4. Prize: 5-day/4-night trip for two to Milan, Italy, attend the Armani fashion show, ARV 10,000. http://www.armaniexchange.com/images/armaniexchange/en_us/local/page_specific/contests/videopad/index.html , enter once per person, contest ends 12-31-11.
5. Prize: 6 day/5 night trip to London, England, for two. ARV 5,000. http://www.carlsjr.com/sherlockholmesagameofshadows enter once daily per email; contest ends 1-3-12
6. Prize: Trip for 2 to Budapest, Hungary, Russia and Dubai, UAE. Includes airfare and transfers, 3 nights in each city, two 4-hour tours with private guide and ground transportation in each city and a $2,700 check. ARV $15,998. http://www.missionimpossiblesweepstakes.com/ Enter 1x with no limit per person, contest ends 12-26-11
7. Prize: 6-day/5-night trip for four (2 adults, 2 children) to Chicago, IL, rail service to White Sulphur Springs, WV, 3 nights accommodations at Greenbrier Resort, ARV $7,250. http://esgpromos.com/tintin/, enter once daily per person, contest ends 12-31-11

5 Contests for Flat Screen TV's

1. LG 55” 3D LED HDTV and Nikon 10.1 camera and telephoto lens, estimated value $3,299.97 http://www.hhgregg.com/content2/contest_holiday enter once daily per person; contest ends 12-19-11
2. Prize: 50” HDTV and $1,500 IKEA gift card. http://ikeasweeps.venturaassociates.net/ Enter once daily per person; Contest expires 12-26-11
3. Prize: 50” HDTV and one year of free movies, ARV $870. http://www.tvguide.com/special/holiday-guide/MOD-trivia.aspx Enter once daily per person; contest ends 12-31-11.
4. Prize: 59” Plasma Smart TV and a 5 year subscription to Netflix., ARV $4,600. http://www.okmagazine.com/sweepstakes/flix-fix-holidays-sweepstakes Enter once per person, contest ends 1-13-12
5. Prize: Samsung 32” LED Flat Screen television and a Dolphin Tale Blue Ray/DVD, worth 46. http://www.womansday.com/sweepstakes/21373 enter once daily per person; contest ends 2-24-12

Tool Sweepstakes and Contests

I love a good set of tools and there are some great tool giveaways here:

1. Prize varies daily. http://www.coderedsale.com/sweepstakes/ enter once daily per person/email; contest ends 12-31-11
2. Prize: HDTV, Grill, Grill Elements, Channellock tools and apparel, tool cabinets and one year of Omaha steaks. ARV $5,000.00.  http://www.channellock.com/sweepstakes/,  Enter once daily per person; contest ends 1-15-12
3. Prize: Rockler Router Table Package #3 and Bench Dog Baltic Birch Cabinet worth $899. http://www.woodmagazine.com/wood/file.jsp?item=/contest/WDM_RocklerRouter11/wdm_splashsweeps_win_rocklerrouter11&temp=yes enter once daily per person; contest ends 12-15-11
4. Prize: A woodworker's Home Workshop worth $6,000.00. http://popularwoodworking.upickem.net/engine/YourSubmission.aspx?contestid=44923&et_mid=528309&rid=1985592 enter once daily per person, contest expires 6-30-12.
5. Prize: A collection of Stanley woodworking tools, ARV $795. http://www.woodmagazine.com/wood/file.jsp?item=/contest/WDM_Holiday11/wdm_splashsweeps_win_stanleyholiday11&temp=yes Enter once daily per person; contest ends 1-7-12

Computer and Notebook Contests

I have a serious need right now for new computer equipment!  Am about to self-publish, need better equipment, but hey, like just about everyone these days, it's not in the budget.  Cross fingers and enter!

Also:  Stop in any Apple retail store and enter for a new MacBook Air!

1. Prize: Hercules eCafe Slim HD Netbook. http://www.shape.com/sweepsproducts/products/win-hercules-ecafe-slim-hd-netbook Enter once per person, contest expires 12-26-11
2. Prize: Aspire S3 Ultrabook and GQ swagbag with products from the 2011 GQ gift guide, ARV $2,000. http://www.gqconnects.com/win_acer.asp Enter once per person; contest ends 1-3-12.
3. HP Vivienne Tam Butterfly Lovers mini210 notebook, ARV $599. http://www.ivillage.com/ivillage-laptop-sweepstakes-0/8-z-408640 Enter once per person; contest ends 12-31-11.
4. Prize: Dell Inspiron Desktop PC worth $798. http://www.familycovers.com/win_session247583887.php Enter once per person daily, contest ends 1-30-12
5. Prize: Toshiba Satellite P-Series Laptop and $5000. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Grovel4Gear/195811670473523?sk=app_124856700959414 enter once daily per person; contest ends 12-21-11

iPad giveaways

iPad contests are the thing this holiday season! Can't imagine why I haven't won one, yet, but just give me time :) Hope you get lucky~

1. Prize: 16 GB iPad 2 worth $499.00. http://www.aicr.org.uk/Competition.aspx Enter once per person, contest expires 12-15-11.

2. Prize: 16GB iPad2 tablet worth $499.00. https://www.jcprewards.com/member/Dashboard.aspx Enter once daily per person. Contest ends on 12-31-11.

3. Prize: Apple iPad2 – 16GBWi-Fi worth $499.00. http://www.classicheartland.com/sweepstakes/ipadentry.html Enter once daily per person; contest expires 12-16-11

4. Prize: Apple iPad2 32GB/WiFi, worth $599. https://www.geeks.com/contestentry.asp?utm_source=geekmail&utm_medium=daily_html&utm_content=BanneriPadGA&utm_campaign=SX280P4302_05dec11 enter once per person; contest ends 12-19-11

5. Prize: Apple iPad2 with Wi-fi and 16GB. http://www.mrssweepstakes.com/ipad-2-giveaway-artbeads-com-sweepstakes/ Enter once per person. Contest ends 12-24-11.

6. Prize: $1000 shopping spree and an Apple iPad2 32GB 3G. http://sweepstakes.lenox.com/ enter once per person, contest ends 1-1-12

7. Prize: iPad2. http://www.facebook.com/opposingviews?sk=app_121121694568521 , enter once per person; contest ends 1-30-12

8. Prize: Apple® iPad® 2 Wi-Fi 16GB http://www.zagg.com/community/contest.php , enter once per household per day; contest ends 12-30-11

Enter for Diamond Jewelry

Enter to win your 'forever' diamonds here:

1. Prize: A Blue Nile Signature Round Diamond worth approx $5,000.00. http://www.bluenile.com/landing.jsp?land=WISHLIST11 Enter once per person, contest expires 12-13-11

2. Prize: 1 carat Helzberg Diamond Masterpiece Degas diamond center stone worth $11,500. http://www.helzberg.com/category/about+us/sweepstakes/artiste+by+scott+kay+sweepstakes.do Enter once per person; contest ends 12-24-11.

3. Pair of 2 carat tw diamond earrings, arv $5,188.90. http://promo.espn.go.com/espnradio/jcpenney/ enter once daily per person; contest ends 12-21-11

Vacation/trip contests

Find a trip to almost anywhere...start looking here:

1. Prize: Champagne Supernova trip package for two to France, including three nights hotel, 1 private tour and tasting to at least 4 champagne houses in the region, and more.; http://www.mrandmrssmith.com/competition/champagne-supernova? Enter once per person; contest ends 1-9-12

2. Prize: 4-day/3-night trip for 2 to the Dominican Republic; ARV $5,000. http://www.benjerry.com/springbreak/ Enter once daily per person; contest ends 12-16-11

3. Prize: 7-day cruise for 4 to the Western Caribbean, roundtrip airfare to Miami and transportation, or winner may choose $9210 cash option. https://www.hallmarkoffers.com/index.sweeps enter once daily per person; contest ends 12-23-11

4. Prize: 7-night cruise for 4 departing Ft. Lauderdale, FL; and $3,200 to use towards airfare. ARV $8,052. https://www.frigocheeseheadscruise.com/Public/Main.aspx Enter once daily per person; contest ends 12-31-11

5. Prize: 2-night trip for two to the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, MI, ARV $4,650. http://www.facebook.com/dodge?sk=app_316016051760642 Enter once daily per person; contest ends 12-15-11.

6. Prize: Trip for two to South Korea. http://newsletter.frommers.com/contest.asp?sid=8BM9ARRUNR2PKVYZ6MJ8&id=126 Entry once per person per day. Contest ends on 12-31-11.

Guitar Redux

Can't believe how many guitar sweeps I run across! I play, and always love to bring home a new guitar; maybe one of these will be mine :)

1. Prize: Acoustic guitar autographed by The Civil Wars, worth $300.00. http://www.opry.com/sweeps/TheCivilWarsGuitar.html Enter once daily per person, contest expires 12-17-11.

2. Prize: Little Big Town autographed guitar. https://www.facebook.com/tripsandpicks?sk=app_157926784265435 enter once per person. Contest ends 12-18-11

3. Prize: Jackson Soloist SLX guitar worth $549.00. http://www.guitarworld.com/awordfromoursponsors?destination=enter-win-jackson-soloist-slx-guitar-darkest-hour enter once per person. Contest expires 1-1-12.

4. Prize: Epiphone acoustic guitar autographed by Miranda Lambert worth $500. http://www.gohastings.com/sweepstakes/index.jsp?id=Miranda Enter once per person; contest ends 1-14-12

5. Prize: Fender Classic Series 60's Tele autographed by Chris Cornell, ARV $999. http://www.fender.com/promos/2011/cornell/ Enter once per person; contest ends 1-24-12

Who doesn't need a new handbag?

Personally, I'm addicted to them...but can't afford my habit! Contesting is the very best way!

1. Prize: Andrew Marc Undercover Saddle Handbag worth $495.00. http://www.secondcitystyle.com/2011/12/01/second-city-style-december-2011-giveaway-win-an-andrew-marc-undercover-saddle-handbag/ enter once per person; contest ends 12-31-11.

2. Prize: daily prizes include various Coach handbags. http://www.glamalert.com/coach/ Enter once per person; contest ends 1-09-12

3. Prize: 12 different handbags are given away in this Neiman Marcus sweepstakes. https://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/service/sweepstakes.jhtml?id=12Days enter once daily per person; contest ends 12-19-11

4. Prize: $2,500 Barneys gift card (and a handbag). http://www.shopstyle.com/giveaway enter once per person; contest ends 12-13-11

For those who wish to travel~

There are SO many trips offered in Sweepstakes these days. I would love to win one, and know I will one of these days. I just need them to get me there, and once there I will live as cheaply as possible and s-t-r-e-t-c-h that vacation out...

Here are some good ones that end soon:

1. Prize: 9-day/8-night trip for 2 to Berlin, Germany and Paris, France, ground transportation between Paris and Berlin, $1,000 World Market Gift Card, and the Adventures of Tintin merchandise. ARV 10,770. http://www.worldmarketsweepstakes.com/ Enter once daily per person; contest expires 12-24-11

2. Prize: 4 night trip for 2 to a destination of the winner's choice in the 48 contiguous states; $500 Cloud 9 gift card, $500 Soma gift card, and $500 spending money. ARV $5,050. http://soma.promo.eprize.com/sweeps/:b=chrome/ Enter once daily per person; contest expires 12-24-11

3. Prize: 3-night or 4-night trip for two adults and two children to London, UK, includes choice of tickets to the British Grand Prix in July 2012 or Rapunzel's Tea Party at Kensignton Palace in May 2012; ARV $5,360. https://magicoflondonsweeps.brandmovers.net/ Enter once daily per person; contest ends 12-24-11

4. Prize: 7-da/6-night trip for 2 to Edinburgh, Scotland, $1000 spending money, dinner at the Kitchin restaurant in Edinburgh, Scoland; tour of the Glenlivet Distillery, and a GPS-equipped rental vehicle for use in Scotland for the duration of the trip. ARV $9,730. http://www.travelchannel.com/sweepstakes/ enter once daily per person; contest ends 12-31-11

I'm in a New York City frame of mind

I know that I yearn to win a trip to New York City; I have family in Brooklyn that I want to visit! Here are four sweeps I have run across recently. All send you to NYC!

1. Prize: 2 night trip for four to New York City, NY; Tickets to Mary Poppins on Broadway and a two hour consultation with America's Supernanny, Deborah Tillman, worth about 4, 950.00. http://sweepstakes.lifetimemoms.com/americas-supernanny/entry Enter 5x daily per person; contest ends 12-27-11.

2. Prize: 2-night stay in New York, NY. Includes two tickets to two Broadway shows, backstage tour, dinner for two at Sardi's, and $500 American Express Gift Car (transportation not included). http://www.playbill.com/contest.html enter once per person, contest expires 12-17-11.

3. Prize: 3-day/2-night trip for two to New York City, NY in February 2012 to meet with Selena Gomez and the perfuner to vote on final fragrance. http://selenagomezperfumes.com/ Enter once per person; contest ends 12-31-11.

4. Prize: Trip for two to New York, NY, including airfare, 2 nights hotel, dinner for 2 (alcohol not included), 2 tickets to New York Fashion Week show, 2 vouchers, each redeemable for a spa visit, $1,000 fashion shopping spree, value approx. $5,000. http://www.fashionvault.ebay.com/subscribe Enter once per person; contest ends 12-31-11

Wake up to a new coffee maker

Nothing better than a new espresso machine or coffee maker :)

You'll need this just to get everything done in time for Christmas!

1. Prize: Mr. Coffee Single Serve Coffeemaker or Mr. Coffee Cafe Latte maker. http://www.bigdandbubba.com/pages/contests/bigdbubbacoffee/ Enter once per person, contest expires on 12-25-11.

2. Prize: Philips Saeco Syntia Cappuccino Machine Giveaway. https://subscribe.hearstmags.com/subscribe/womansday/80584/IEASP0017?sub_option=1 Enter once daily per person. Contest ends 12-25-11

It's a little bit country

Three contests that conclude soon. If you love country, get em while they are hot!

1. Prize: 3-day/2-night trip to attend the final performance of the 2011 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, NV on December 10, 2011. http://www.wranglerwestern.com/racetorodeo2011/ One entry per person, contest expires 12-05-11

2. Prize: Solidbody Taylor guitar signed by Blake Shelton. http://www.cmt.com/community/sweepstakes/2011/blake-shelton-invitation-only/ enter once daily, contest expires 12-04-11

3. Prize: 2 night trip for two to attend a Miranda Lambert concert, and autographed luggage. http://www.cmt.com/community/sweepstakes/2011/miranda-lambert-on-fire/ Enter once daily, concert expires 12-11-11

11 day Polar Bear/National Geographic expedition

I dream about this one! I envision myself, my two eldest daughters, and my granddaughter. My granddaughter is a rockhound, an environmentalist, a naturalist who loves fossils, a budding scientist, and wants to be a microbiologist/astronaut when she grows up. All that and only ten! I dearly would love to take her on a trip like this!

Might even get lucky and see the northern lights, too. That one is on my personal bucket list. Enjoy and enter daily.

1. Prize: 11-day trip for four for a polar bear expedition cruise between Norway and the North Pole. Includes charter flight from Oslo,l Norway to Longyearbyen, 2-night stay in Oslo, Norway, 7 nights on the National Geographic Explorer, zodiac and kayak trips, naturalist-let shore walks, visiting Svalbard, and all meals and activities while aboard the cruise ship. Value: $45,000.000. http://potterybarnkids.promo.eprize.com/polar/:b=ie9/ Enter once daily per person/email. Contest ends 12-31-11