Something to watch football on in case you don't win the trip

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Mr. Clean TV Sweep

Prize(s) - 60" flat screen TV, furniture and game console, & $1,500

End Date - January 3, 2010

Entry Frequency - daily per person/ email

Simone's Thoughts - In addition to the grand prize they are also giving away 3 magic erasers a day. I love my magic eraser. It works on everything!

College football dream

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Rotel Bowl Game Sweeps

Prize(s) - 2 night trip for 2 to a 2009-2010 college football bowl game of your choice

End Date - November 28, 2009

Entry Frequency - daily per person/ email

Simone's Thoughts - Don't bug me on game day during college football season. I am not a big sports fan, but I love me some Longhorn football. This would be a great trip for any fan.

Das Boot

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Travel Channel Germany Sweep

Prize(s) - 7 day trip for two to Munich and Berlin, Germany

End Date - October 15, 2009

Entry Frequency - daily per person/ email

Simone's Thoughts - So many thoughts on Germany. I spent part of my college years in Germany and seriously considered delay my trip back to the US in order to live the dream a while longer. You will never taste better beer than in Germany. There are many other great attributes about Germany, but the beer will linger in your mouth forever... hmmm... beer. This a great trip and its free if you win, so you are welcome!

Take your pick

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Time 10K Choice Sweep

Prize(s) - Your choice of a trip to NYC, Dallas TX, Napa Valley CA, India, or investment money - all worth $10,000 each

End Date - November 21, 2009

Entry Frequency - daily per person/ email

Simone's Thoughts - I love sweepstakes that have choices. On the other hand, it normally means more people are entering them as there are more people that would pick at least one of the options. Check out the official rules for the full lineup of options on this one.

Stop laboring over an old stove...

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Traditional Home Kitchen Sweep

Prize(s) - $65,000 kitchen makeover (approx. - see rules for all the details of what you win)

End Date - September 18, 2009

Entry Frequency - daily per person

Simone's Thoughts - I have no idea how old our stove is, but I would wager that it came with the house. Now granted that still puts it under 30 years old, but I would take a new one! Keep in mind if you win this prize that labor and installation are not included. Still worth it though in my mind for all the great products! You also have to become a member of the Better Homes & Gardens family of websites to enter. They have a bunch of sweeps though, so it too is worth it.

Bass boat time again

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Bass Pro Boat Sweeps

Prize(s) - 2009 TRACKER Pro Team 175 TXW boat with all the accessories

End Date - June 30, 2010

Entry Frequency - daily per person

Simone's Thoughts - If you are a regular, you already know my thoughts on fishing, so I won't bore you with the details. All the men in my family are about to leave and go up to the St Lawrence for their annual fishing tournament. This will be the first time DS is away from his daddy, so we will see how that turns out.

Dream a little dream

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Spa Week Manolo Blahnik Sweep

Prize(s) - $600 GC for Manolo Blahnik shoes. Also giving away a prize of 12 bottles of Rioja Wine

End Date - October 31, 2009

Entry Frequency - 1x per person

Simone's Thoughts - What woman doesn't want a pair of Manolo Blahniks? If only to sit in my closet in a box and stare back at me. Now granted, you wouldn't be able to afford these boots with this prize (they are $1800,) but hey I bet you could a pair you liked with it.

Shave your way to $20k!

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Schick Trip or Cash Sweepstakes

Prize(s) - Travel package awarded as a $20,000 credit or $20,000 cash in lieu

End Date - October 20, 2009

Entry Frequency - 1x per household

Simone's Thoughts - Either way you win on this one. Trip, cash - its all good. I would prob take the cash and then you would have money for a trip and the taxes from it.

Do you know the way to San Jose?

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Pita Pit Costa Rica Sweep

Prize(s) - 6 day trip for two to San Jose, Costa Rica

End Date - September 30, 2009

Entry Frequency - daily per person

Simone's Thoughts - Ahh Costa Rica. Not much more to say on that. Enter, win, go.

Vegas Baby!

Sweepstakes Title/Link - TBS Vegas Sweep

Prize(s) - 3 night trip for 2 to Vegas and $10,000

End Date - November 15, 2009

Entry Frequency - daily per person/ email

Simone's Thoughts - DH & I have only been to Vegas once on a trip I won out there a few years ago, but we had a fun time. I wouldn't mind going back if only to get to go out to see the Hoover Dam. Last time we went I was in a walking boot recovering from breaking my leg, so we couldn't do much. Not that gambling and collecting hooker cards isn't fun, but it would be nice to get another trip. Since DS is only 1 year old, I think a pure gambling trip is out of the question for now. This sweep does require a code, but a free one is provided for you online.

Not worried about gas, but want to drive anywhere?

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Six Flags Jeep Wrangler Giveaway

Prize(s) - 2010 Jeep Wrangler

End Date - November 1, 2009

Entry Frequency - unlimited

Simone's Thoughts - I have to admit, we have a Jeep Wrangler. My husband always wanted one and a few years ago we got one. Sucks on gas mileage, but you can drive through a creek if you want.

Couples only dance

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Pevonia Ultimate Grenada Trip

Prize(s) - One week trip for 2 to LaSource in Grenada

End Date - August 31, 2009

Entry Frequency - daily per household

Simone's Thoughts - Since I did kids yesterday, this one is for the adults. Our son is just too young for us to leave him for a week at this point, but for everyone that can get away, this trip would be great! The ARV on this one is $15,000, so hopefully a pretty luxurious trip. In any case, if you win, save those receipts so that perhaps you can claim a lower FMV on your taxes.

Note: This a couples only resort, so you won't be able to try and work with the sponsor to weasel your kids in after you win. This really is only for adults.

How will I ever afford this?

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Carter's 529 Sweep

Prize(s) - $25,000 529 plan scholarship

End Date - September 15, 2009

Entry Frequency - daily per person/ email

Simone's Thoughts - With the rising cost of attending school, it makes me grimace to think of how we will afford to send our son. So, in my normal planning manner, I am hoping to win him money for college. Here is one for all the other parents out there whose children's college funds consist of hopes and dreams, but no money. Please be aware there is no cash alternative for this one, just the money for the 529.

Cash, trip, but what to wear?

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Lifetime Project Runway Sweep

Prize(s) - $25,000 & a 3 night trip for two to NYC. They are also giving away a weekly prize of $1,000.

End Date - November 12, 2009

Entry Frequency - daily per person/ email

Simone's Thoughts - I don't watch Project Runway, but its not because I don't like the show, or the channel, or the cast. I just don't like it enough to DVR it and make time for it outside my work schedule. In any case, I wouldn't mind winning some cash and a trip to NYC!

A Night in Paris - Well Maybe 3

Sweepstakes Title/Link - Woman's World Paris Trip

Prize(s) - 3 night trip for four to Paris, France

End Date - August 27, 2009

Entry Frequency - daily per person/ email

Simone's Thoughts - I spent 2 weeks in Paris during college and I still didn't get to see everything I wanted to. Trips to Europe for more than 2 people are few and far between and this one ends on Thursday, so enter quick!

Note - You will have to become a member to enter, but they have sweeps all the time, so its worth it.