Bienvenido a Miami

Sweepstakes Title/Link - InStyle Miami Trip

Prize(s) - 3 day trip for two to Miami, FL & a $1,000 GC

End Date - August 17, 2009

Entry Frequency - daily per person

Simone's Thoughts - We have been to South Beach twice and DH cannot stand it. He says everyone is fake and shallow and honestly I can't disagree. I still enter to win trips there because we haven't ever been to the Everglades and I feel that would be worthwhile. Also the food is good and I can get over the shallowness as long as there is something pretty to look at. There is only a week left to enter this one, so get on it!

This camcorder flippin' rocks!

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Little Debbie Flip Sweepstakes

Prize(s) - Flip Ultra camcorder (350 to be given away)

End Date - September 30, 2009

Entry Frequency - daily per person

Simone's Thoughts - I have a Flip, albeit not an Ultra, and it really works well. We have a nicer full size camcorder and of course it takes better movies, but in a pinch and for its portability, the Flip works great! The odds on this one are great, so go win one!

A rarity

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Fonseca Twin Vines Portugal Sweep

Prize(s) - 6 day trip for 2 to Portugal

End Date - September 30, 2009

Entry Frequency - 1x per household

Simone's Thoughts - Not many trips to Portugal come up in sweepstakes. It would be a mistake not to enter this one.

This prize makes me all misty eyed

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Canadian Mist Outdoor Prize

Prize(s) - $5,000 home improvement store gift card & and outdoor refridgerator

End Date - August 31, 2009

Entry Frequency - 1x per person/ email

Simone's Thoughts - Get it? Canada, geese, mist? In any case, $5,000 can get you at least something for your house.

Tape up a win

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Scotch $10,000 Sweep

Prize(s) - Grand prize is $10,000. Also 10 first prizes of a $500 visa gift card and many free mag subscriptions as 2nd prizes

End Date - February 28, 2010

Entry Frequency - daily per person/ email

Simone's Thoughts - I confess, I love painters tape. You can use it for so many cool projects and it really is a godsend when re-decorating. I'm pretty sure $10 grand would make me love it even more!

BTW - If you want to buy the hat in the picture, you can do so here.

Deadliest Catch

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Sportsman's Warehouse Fishing Trip

Prize(s) - 6 or 7 day sport fishing trip in Alaska during the summer of 2010

End Date - August 15, 2009

Entry Frequency - 1x per person

Simone's Thoughts - Not really clear in the rules if this is a trip for 1 person or 2. I'm entering on the hopes its 2. Its worth if for the chance to go to Alaska.

Margarita pizza!?

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Margherita Italy Trip Sweep

Prize(s) - 7 day, 6 night trip for 2 adults to Tuscany, Italy & a $5,000 certified check

End Date - August 31, 2009

Entry Frequency - 1x per 24 hours per person

Simone's Thoughts - If only that pizza was made from margaritas! Well I'm pretty sure the wine in Italy will make me not care.

Sweepers conundrum

Sweepstakes Title/Link - General Tire Car or Cash Sweep

Prize(s) - 2009 Subaru STI or $10,000

End Date - August 31, 2009

Entry Frequency - unlimited

Simone's Thoughts - The classic sweepers dream - car or cash. Lucky for you chance will decide for you in this one. An online envelope game will decide what you win. You do need a cell phone number to enter this one.

Don't you wish it was a little Chile-er?

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Travel Channel Chile Sweep

Prize(s) - 7 night trip for 2 to Santiago, Chile

End Date - July 31, 2009

Entry Frequency - daily per person/ email

Simone's Thoughts - It was 104 outside today and I know I could use a little Chile right now. If you answer the question correctly, you will get an extra entry daily. Travel channel has been doing 1 of these each month for a while, so check back next month for another.

Mmmm chocolate

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Jet Blue Chocolate San Fran Sweep

Prize(s) - 3 day trip for 2 to San Francisco, CA to attend the 14th Annual Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festival

End Date - August 21, 2009

Entry Frequency - 1x per household

Simone's Thoughts - I love chocolate and have never been to San Fran, so this would be a win win. You may want to check to make sure Jet Blue flies to an airport near you before you enter. You must travel on September 11-13, 2009.

Summer = Cash

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Honda Summer Cash Sweep

Prize(s) - Grand prize of $5,000 and 4 instant prizes a day of $50 debit card

End Date - September 8, 2009

Entry Frequency - daily per person/ email but only 3 x per person

Simone's Thoughts - This one has interesting entry guidelines in that you can only enter it 3 times maximum per email. Although you can enter every day, you can't enter more than 3 times. Still thats 2 times more than if it was a single entry!

I know my pic doesn't have anything to do w/ Honda, but I was just feeling nostalgic for my first car ever. I miss the ol girl sometimes.

Dream closet, here I come!

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Little Black Dress Wines Dream Closet Sweep

Prize(s) - The grand prize is a $5,000 closet makeover package consisting of product, design, delivery, and installation of the Easy Track organization solution, as well as a $10,000 Zappos.com gift certificate for shoes, apparel, and accessories.

End Date - November 30, 2009

Entry Frequency - unlimited

Simone's Thoughts - Ahh the dream closet. This makeover would completely over-value our home. As much as I start drooling when I think of $10k I could spend at Zappos, I will be refraining from entering this one for tax reasons. I just can't justify paying taxes on essentially $15,000 worth of shoes and closet. Not to mention, I have no clue where I would come up with that money for taxes and it would be heartbreaking to try and sell shoes I won.

If money was no object...

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Mentorship Vacation Sweep

Prize(s) - A Vocation Vacation of the Grand Prize winner's choice valued at $549 - $2499 based on selection

End Date - August 17, 2009

Entry Frequency - daily per person/ email

Simone's Thoughts - We have all been asked that question, "If money was no object, what would you do?" I honestly don't know for sure what I would do. I really think I would enjoy restoring works of art, but I could also do tournament fishing! Not to mention the good old standby of doing nothing and loving every minute of it. I found out about this group a few years ago and thought 'What a cool idea!' Best case, you get to try out a job before actually committing to the education or preparation for a career change. Worst case, you get a cool vacation. Just remember this trip is for one person only.

Ahh the spa

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Essence Mag Spa Trip

Prize(s) - Spa services for one day in your hometown, dinner for two at local restaurant, and makeup gift basket

End Date - August 31, 2009

Entry Frequency - daily per person/ email

Simone's Thoughts - I love my family, but sometimes I just want to get in my car and drive. Nothing would be better than a spa trip at the end of that drive. This is a nice compromise as you don't have to go on vacation, but still get the spa! Plus you can have dinner with that special someone at the end of your day!

Cash, Purse, & Sunglasses!

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Lifetime Handbag & Glasses Sweep

Prize(s) - Grand Prize Winner will be able to choose one handbag and one pair of sunglasses from a selection of designer handbags and sunglasses designated by Sponsor in its sole discretion, and will also receive $500 cash.

End Date - August 11, 2009

Entry Frequency - daily per person/ email

Simone's Thoughts - I really better win this for being so nice to share this with you. Not a big prize, but a great one! The only bad thing is that the sponsor gets to pick the selection you choose from. Maybe they will have great taste though! You won't be getting a Chloe (just based on the ARV of $1,480,) but it will still be worth more than most of us would spend on a purse & sunglasses.