How did you begin entering sweepstakes and contests? |
I started entering sweepstakes back in the mid-80's with Contest Newsletter. I was a single working mom and didn't have time to enter much nor the money. Fast forward to the early 90's I was now a stay-at-home mom (with more kids) and needed "down-time" and creative hobby. I started entering and winning right away, and I was hooked. |
What prizes have you won? |
In the past 14 years I've won two trucks, approximately 18 trips - two I had to turn down and two I was offered cash. Two of my favorite trips were Australia for the Summer Olympics, and the QVC Batman movie premeire. I've won a Bahamas Cruise, quite a few tv's, computers, video cameras, Nintendo & games, iPods, sports equipment from bicycles to footballs, cookbooks, hats, t-shirts, a year's supply of Edy's ice cream, a years supply of pizza, gift certificates for spa, grocery stores, local movie tickets, game tickets, hotel stays. The prizes are limitless and I love getting my mail. My kids also win too (if I can get them to enter). |
How much time do you spend in a day/week entering sweepstakes/contests? |
I used to spend about 20 hours or more per week but now I'm too busy. I spend 10 hours per week online and maybe squeak 5 hours doing snail mail entries. I win consistantly more online, unless it is a local or limited sweeps I don't win like I used to with mail in entries. |
What is your #1 best tip to give other sweepstakers for winning? |
Keep entering, don't be discouraged, you will win. It might not be what you want right away, but eventually you will win a sweepstakes that you can say "wow" and wonder how you got so lucky. |
