For the woodworker...

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Popular Woodworking Shop Sweepstakes

Prize(s) - Woodworkers shop worth $13,000

End Date - May 31, 2009

Entry Frequency - daily per person/ email

Simone's Thoughts - Some people have significant others that can build stuff. My husband can make stuff, but its not his passion and it usually requires 3+ trips to Home Depot per project. For those whose other loves this stuff, I assume this win would rock. Me I'm staying out as we would not get the use out of it.

Something for everyone...

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Motorola Indy Grand Prix

Prize(s) - 4 day/3 night trip for 2 to Sonoma Valley, CA, on August 21-24, 2009; suite (sweet!) tickets to the 2009 Indy Grand Prix, opportunity to meet Danica Patrick, dinner, wine tasting tour, and a Motorola Clutch i465 phone. Also they are giving away 10 Motorola Clutch i465 phones per race and 500 bonus prizes of Motorola Clutch i465 phones with $50 Boost Mobile Re-Boost cards

End Date - October 10, 2009

Entry Frequency - daily per person/email

Simone's Thoughts - I can't lie and say that I am a racing fan, but the DH is. Now granted he likes NASCAR and this is Indy, but its a trip to Sonoma Valley - so who cares! Check the official rules for all the prizes in this one.

Business in the Front, Party in the Back

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Yamaha ATV Giveaway

Prize(s) - 2009 Yamaha Grizzly 550 FI EPS ATV

End Date - October 31,2009

Entry Frequency - 1x per household

Simone's Thoughts - Living in the Austin area, I sometimes forget that we are in a red state. I went to a Rodney Carrington concert several weeks ago and was reminded that Redneck pride was strong and well - even in our liberal mecca. You don't have to be a Redneck to love ATVs, but is sure helps. I can't even begin to imagine where we would use this beast, but I'm sure my husband knows people with land that we could go play on.

Friday Bonus - Beach Jewelry

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Luxaholics Cuff Sweepstakes

Prize(s) - Stella & Dot Kelly cuff

End Date - Friday @ 11:59 pm PST

Entry Frequency - 1X per household

Simone's Thoughts - Just a little jewelry to wear on your beach trip you are sure to win from this week!

Ahh France

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Abt LG Riviera Sweep

Prize(s) - 7 day/6 night trip for two to the Hotel Royal Riviera Resort in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France and $1,000

End Date - May 31, 2009

Entry Frequency - 1x per household

Simone's Thoughts - Europe has beaches and although there aren't as many sweeps to win trips to them, I thought I would treat you guys. The Chagall is just my Art History major kickin' in.

Something a Little More Domestic

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Lifetime Florida Beach House Sweep

Prize(s) - 7 day/6 night trip for 4 to a beach house in the Florida Keys, $5,000, and rental car

End Date - July 15, 2009

Entry Frequency - daily per person

Simone's Thoughts - This another tax conundrum at $20,000 ARV, but also comes with $5,000 cash (which could be used to offset the taxes.) An interesting side note on this prize; it comes with a "refrigerator stocked with basic ingredients." Do you think they consider beer a "basic ingredient" for a beach house?

Damn You Taxes..

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Lands End Barbados Sweep

Prize(s) - 6 day/5 night trip for 4 to The Crane Resort in St. Philip, Barbados and $5,000

End Date - May 31, 2009

Entry Frequency - daily per person

Simone's Thoughts - So the ARV on this trip is $25,000. Just remember if you win, you have to pay taxes on it. You can claim FMV (fair market value) though and may be able to price this down a little. This sweep calls for you to stay in the penthouse, perhaps you could ask for a cheaper room? How much time will you really be spending there anyways? This sweep also comes with $5,000 though, so you could use that to offset taxes.

Staycation My A**

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Febreeze Staycation Sweep

Prize(s) - Your choice of trips to Hawaii, Rio, Morocco, or $10K (plus lots of smaller prizes)

End Date - July 5, 2009

Entry Frequency - daily per person/email

Simone's Thoughts - I know we are all supposed to be thinking about saving money and as all my friends know, I do, but really - Staycation?! I want a VACATION. I'm pretty sure with this sweep I could get it. Of course, I would prob just take the cash and pay off bills, but evil Simone would take the trip.

A Week of Beaches...

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Southern Living Charleston Getaway

Prize(s) - 5 day/4 night trip for 4 adults 21+ to Wild Dunes Resort in Charleston, SC

End Date - May 30, 2009

Entry Frequency - daily per person/email

Simone's Thoughts - I have been dreaming of vacations and beaches all week, so all the sweeps this week will be trips to beaches. I have a month and a half before our summer vaca and it won't be to a beach. That doesn't stop my mind from wandering to sand and oceans. That being said, now that I'm a mom, I worry about drowning and all of these other fun things that interrupt my carefree self standing with my eyes closed and feeling that ocean breeze. But now I get lots of cute pictures of our little man in the sand, so I guess it evens out in a way (at least that's what I'm telling myself.) This sweep does indicate a trip for 4 adults aged 21+, but I'm entering anyways on the hopes that I can change the terms afterwords - ya never know.

Record Those Memories!

Sweepstakes Title/Link - to register Panasonic Camera Sweepstakes
Once you have registered go here

Prize(s) - Choice of a Panasonic 10.1 MP digital camera, 12.1 MP waterproof digital camera, or 16GB Full HD camcorder

End Date - May 30,2009

Entry Frequency - daily per person/ email

Simone's Thoughts - They are giving away one a day, so good odds on this one. This way when you win the trip to Mexico, you will actually remember it.

Clean Up Your Act!

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Lifetime Clean Start Sweepstakes

Prize(s) - $1000 and cleaning supplies

End Date - May 31, 2009

Entry Frequency - daily per person/ email

Simone's Thoughts - With the overblown Swine Flu story finally settling down, it doesn't hurt to remember that good hygiene and cleanliness can usually keep most of these bugs away. Plus a little cash never hurt!

Ugliest Dog!

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Animal Planet Trip to Ugliest Dog Competition

Prize(s) - 4 day/3 night trip for 4 to the World’s Ugliest Dog Competition in California (travel dates - June 25-28, 2009)

End Date - May 8, 2009

Entry Frequency - daily per person

Simone's Thoughts - Don't know why this makes me think of Mexico, except that those Mexican hairless dogs seem to win this frequently. I couldn't put the actual ugliest dog picture up as it was just too scary! Ends this Friday, so enter away!

Mother's Day & Mexico

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Parenting Magazine Mexico Giveaway

Prize(s) - 4-day/3-night trip for two to Mexico plus a new prize daily

End Date - May 31, 2009

Entry Frequency - daily per household

Simone's Thoughts - Happy Cinco de Mayo! Here is another trip to Mexico. This sweep also has some pretty good daily prizes too, so I would try and enter everyday.

Cinco de Mayo Week!

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Hass Avacado Mexico Sweepstakes

Prize(s) - 4 day/3 night trip for two to Acapulco

End Date - June 1, 2009

Entry Frequency - daily per person/email

Simone's Thoughts - In honor of Cinco de Mayo, I will be doing Mexican themed sweepstakes all week long. To kick it off, here is one for a trip to Mexico. The entry form is a little busy at first, but it clears up in the second half. The secondary prize is a years worth of Avacados - which is pretty awesome too!

A host of Mother's Day Giveaways

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Tyra Mother's Day Giveaways

Prize(s) - Varies

End Date - ??

Entry Frequency - ??

Simone's Thoughts - Girly stuff for Mother's Days. Think purses, jewelry, ect. Stereotypical - yes. Does that mean we don't still want it? - No.