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Sweeping 101

If you found Sweeties Sweeps it is because you read an article, saw it on TV, or someone told you about the "win what you can't afford" motto that is taught on this site. You want to know how you can get in on the goods for yourself and starting winning some cash, trips, cars, and other things that might help your budget out just a bit. If you … [Read more...]

The 24 Hour Instant Win Game Rule

Vicki, a Sweetie Reader, had the question about the 24-hour instant win game rule. There have been several times where I go to enter a sweepstakes and it says "sorry, you've already entered today" when I haven't & know I haven't because I work from my lists. I've noticed that on some contests they say that a *day* constitutes a period of 24 … [Read more...]

What are Sweepstakes Creatives?

Sometimes when you enter a sweepstakes it will mention in the official rules that it is a "sweepstakes creative presentation". So, just what does that mean? This type of sweepstakes is not one that requires that you are creative to enter. The word creative in this situation means a completely different thing.When you enter a sweepstakes that is … [Read more...]

How many email addresses should you use to enter sweepstakes?

When you see this phrase in official rules"Multiple entrants are not permitted to share the same email address. Any attempt by any participant to obtain more than the stated number of plays/entries by using multiple/different email addresses, identities, registrations and logins, or any other methods will void that participant’s plays/entries and … [Read more...]

Protect Yourself from Scams

I have had a few people either email me or question whether a sweepstakes was valid to enter from a link on my site. A couple of people have actually said they are now getting lots of junk mail, phone calls, and even money taken out of their bank account because of a sweepstakes they entered. And, in some cases those sweepstakes were found through … [Read more...]

8 Ways to Tell If a Sweepstakes is Legitimate

I get this question a lot and I thought I should list some of the ways you can tell if a sweepstakes is legitimate. You may not like it but making sure you are entering a legitimate sweepstakes will require some work on your part and ultimately your responsibility. Unless you are entering from a legitimate site like Sweeties Sweeps, where the … [Read more...]

How to Get Started Entering Sweepstakes

Are you new to the hobby of sweeping (entering sweepstakes)? You probably don't know where to start first. Here are the top 3 things you should do first to get started. FIRST: Sign up for a free email address to use just for entering sweepstakes. You don't want your personal email Inbox to be filled up with extra emails. For the most part you … [Read more...]

What are Sweepstakes Anyway?

If you are visiting Sweeties Sweeps for the first time you might be wondering what this site is all about. What are sweepstakes anyway and how will they benefit me? A sweepstakes is a game of chance. Companies large and small use sweepstakes as a way of getting the word out about their product or service. Many large companies have huge marketing … [Read more...]

Don’t be a Whiner, be a Winner!

Ever since I won $5,000 I have had people telling me they don't win and they don't understand why. They want to know what they are doing wrong, if anything, and how they too can be a winner. I guess everyone also read that I win lots of other prizes too. When you read about someone doing super well at anything you only hear that one thing they do … [Read more...]

Leary of Providing your Phone Number?

Each week I feature some of the emails and messages I receive in my Contact form on the site if I find they can be helpful to other readers. I felt this was a question that should be answered for those you might be wondering about including their phone number on a sweeps entry form.From Cheryl:When entering sweeps I am very leary of providing my … [Read more...]

Supplement Your Income with Sweepstakes Winnings

If the present economy has you worrying about your financial situation, there is something you can do about it whether you are requesting a free sample, using coupons to save money at the grocery store, or entering sweepstakes to "win what you can't afford." Every little bit helps! When money is tight many people get creative about how to … [Read more...]

How to Supplement Your Income with Sweepstakes Winnings

Win what you can't afford I say. If the present economy has you worrying about your financial situation, there is something you can do about it whether you are requesting a free sample, printing coupons to save money at the grocery store, or entering sweepstakes to win prizes. Every little bit helps!When money is tight many people get creative … [Read more...]