Kelly Confidential Sweepstakes

September 26, 2008 by fred  
Filed under Home & Garden

Eligibility :
OPEN ONLY TO LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE FORTY-EIGHT (48) CONTIGUOUS UNITED STATES OR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 21 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.  Employees of Electrolux Home Products, Inc. (“Sponsor”), Weber Shandwick, and their respective parents, affiliates, subsidiaries and advertising and promotion agencies, and their immediate families (parent, child, spouse or sibling and their respective spouses, regardless of where they reside) and those living in their same households, whether or not related, are not eligible to enter or win.  By participating, entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of the judges and/or Sponsor, which are binding and final on matters relating to this sweepstakes.  Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws.

Timing :
Sweepstakes begins at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time (“ET”) on September 3, 2008 and ends at 11:59 p.m. ET on September 30, 2008 (“Sweepstakes Period”).

How to enter:
During the Sweepstakes Period, there are two (2) ways to enter: 1) Visit www.electroluxappliances.com and follow the directions provided to send a virtual t-shirt to a friend (a “T-Mail”).  If you’re not already registered with Kelly’s Confidential, you must register first.  Registration is free.  Each day you log in and send at least one (1) T-Mail to someone you know and to whom you have not previously sent a T-Mail, as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion, you will automatically receive one (1) entry into the drawing for that Prize Period.  All online entries must be submitted by the applicable deadline on the last day of each Prize Period to be eligible. Or, 2) To enter without logging in and sending a T-Mail, hand-print your complete name, complete address, telephone number (including area code) and date of birth on a 3” x 5” piece of paper and mail it in a #10 envelope with proper postage affixed to: Kelly’s Confidential Wash n’ Care Sweepstakes, c/o Weber Shandwick, 919 3rd Avenue, New York, NY 10022.  Mail-in entries must be postmarked by: (1) September 8, 2008 and received by September 15, 2008 for the first Prize Period; (2) September 15, 2008 and received by September 22, 2008 for the second Prize Period; (3) September 22, 2008 and received by September 29, 2008 for the third Prize Period; and (4) September 30, 2008 and received by October 7, 2008 for the fourth Prize Period to be eligible for the applicable drawing.

Limit:
Limit one (1) entry per person and per email address and per household per day, regardless of method of entry and regardless of how many individuals to whom you send a T-Mail in any given day.

Prize (s):
(9) (one (1) per Prize Period): Each winner will receive a new front-loading washer and dryer from Electrolux (models to be determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion).  (Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”) of Prize: $1,573.00 to $2,248.00 depending on models provided at time prize is awarded.

Total ARV of all prizes:
$8,992.00

Tide - Dress To The Sevens Sweepstakes

September 2, 2008 by fred  
Filed under Home & Garden, Money, Travel

Eligibility :
This promotion is open only to residents of the 50 United States and Washington, DC, who are 18 years of age or older at time of entry. Employees of Procter & Gamble, its affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising, promotion and internet agencies and their immediate family members and/or those living in the same household of each are not eligible. All federal, state, and local laws and regulations apply. Void where prohibited by law.

Timing :
Beginning 12:00 PM Noon (ET) on 9/2/08 through 11:59:59 AM (ET) on 10/20/08 (”Promotion Period”).

How to enter:
Visit www.dresstothesevens.com and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the entry form and submit an entry into the Sweepstakes. Entries must be received by 11:59:59 AM (ET) each Monday during the Promotion Period to be eligible for that week’s Weekly Drawing, any subsequent Weekly Drawing(s) and the Grand Prize Drawing. (For example: Entries received from 12:00 PM Noon [ET] on 9/2/08 through 11:59:59 AM [ET] on 9/8/08, will be eligible for the first Weekly Drawing.) Entries must be received by 11:59:59 AM (ET) on 10/20/08 to be eligible for the last Weekly Drawing and the Grand Prize Drawing.

Limit:
Limit one entry per email address per day.

Prize (s):

50 prizes, with a total approximate retail value of $20,302.80 will be awarded as follows: (1) Grand Prize – A 3-day/2-night trip for 2 to NYC including round-trip coach air transportation, hotel accommodations (double occupancy), ground transportation from/to airport/hotel in NYC, a wardrobe makeover for winner (awarded in the form of a $3,000 check), a style consultation for winner with Tim Gunn (subject to availability) and a one-year supply of Tide (awarded in the form of 10 free product coupons, each redeemable for a bottle of liquid Tide that will wash 20-32 loads or a package of powder Tide that will wash 31-40 loads ($5,079.90; actual retail value of the prize will depend on winner’s point of departure/return). Winner and guest are solely responsible for all other expenses not specifically set forth herein, including but not limited to meals, additional transportation, souvenirs and other incidentals and items of a personal nature. Winner and guest must travel on same itinerary; WEEKLY PRIZES: (7) Prizes (1 per week) – An Electrolux washer and dryer, along with a one-year supply of Tide (one-year supply of Tide awarded in the form of 10 free product coupons, each redeemable for a bottle of liquid Tide that will wash 20-32 loads or a package of powder Tide that will wash 31-40 loads) ($1,778.90 per prize); (14) Prizes (2 per week) – a one-year supply of Tide (awarded in the form of 10 free product coupons, each redeemable for a bottle of liquid Tide that will wash 20-32 loads or a package of powder Tide that will wash 31-40 loads) ($79.90 per prize); (14) Prizes (2 per week) – A copy of “Tim Gunn: A Guide to Quality, Taste and Style (Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style)” ($18 ea.); (14) Prizes (2 per week) – A $100 Ann Taylor LOFT gift card. Limit one Weekly Prize per family/household.

Total ARV of all prizes:
$20,302.80

Samsung Moms Like Me

August 9, 2008 by fred  
Filed under Gift Certificates, Home & Garden

Eligibility :
Open only to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are 18 years of age or older at the time of entry.

Timing :
The “Moms Like Me” Sweepstakes (”Sweepstakes”) begins 12:00 AM Eastern Time (”ET”) August 1, 2008 and ends 11:59 PM ET September 30, 2008 (”Sweepstakes Period”).

How to enter:
To enter the Sweepstakes, go to www.samsungmomslikeme.com and register to join the Samsung “Moms Like Me” Social Network. Registration and membership are free. Complete and submit the registration form by entering your e-mail address, first and last name, phone number (including area code) and creating a password. Upon submitting your registration, you will receive one (1) entry. Submission of erroneous or incomplete information will void the submitted registration.

Limit :
Limit one (1) registration per person and per e-mail address.

Prize (s):
Grand Prize Package consists of: one (1) Samsung 4.5 Cu. Ft. 14-Cycle Steam Washer (model WF448AAx) (maximum Estimated Retail Value (”ERV”) $1499.99), one (1) Samsung 7.4 Cu. Ft. 11-Cycle Super Capacity Steam Dryer (winner’s choice of gas or electric) (model DV448Axx) (maximum ERV $1,369.99) and winner’s choice of the following: matching Washer and Dryer Pedestals (maximum ERV $459.98) or an equal value Gift Card from a Samsung Authorized Reseller of winner’s choice (Sears, Best Buy or Lowe’s). Certain terms and conditions on use of the gift card as specified by issuer may apply.

Total ARV of all prizes:
$3,629.96.

GE Appliances - Champions of Energy Savings Challenge and Sweepstakes

July 9, 2008 by fred  
Filed under Gift Certificates, Home & Garden

Eligibility :
The Promotion is open only to persons who are legal residents of, and living within, the 48 contiguous United States and District of Columbia, 21 years or older, as of the date of entry except officers, directors, and employees (and members of their household and of their immediate families, i.e., parents, children, stepchildren, spouse, siblings and persons residing in the same household of such immediate family members) of Sponsor, its subsidiaries, affiliates, sales representatives, distributors, advertising/promotion/web design agencies including Mercury Promotions & Fulfillment, and/or their affiliates, assigns or representatives; and all other persons or entities associated with the development, administration, promotion, execution of, or supply to this Promotion.

Timing :
The Promotion starts at 12:00:01 A.M., Eastern Time (”ET”) on 7/7/08 and ends at 11:59:59 P.M., ET on 9/28/08.

How to Enter :
Each day during the Promotion Period, go to www.geappliances.com/promos and provide the information requested on the registration page and participate in the “GE CHAMPIONS OF ENERGY SAVINGS GAME” according to the instructions provided on the website. You will receive an entry into that week’s respective Weekly Sweepstakes even if you have not successfully completed the game. You do not have to play the game to enter.

 

Limit :
One entry per person per day regardless of e-mail address used.

Prize (s):
Grand Prize (1); Total Number of Weekly Sweepstakes Prizes: 11; 1 Prize per Weekly Sweepstakes: WEEKLY SWEEPSTAKES PRIZES: (A) Weekly Sweepstakes Winners: (i) Weekly Sweepstakes #1 - #3, Weekly Sweepstakes #5 - #7, and Weekly Sweepstakes #9 - #11: Each of the Winners of the aforementioned Weekly Sweepstakes will receive a Five Hundred Dollar ($500) Visa® Olympic Games-themed Gift Card. The Gift Card must be used in compliance with its terms and conditions, as allowed by law. Sponsor is not responsible for lost, stolen or misplaced Gift Cards. (ii) Weekly Sweepstakes #4: The Winner of Weekly Sweepstakes #4 will receive a GE® Energy Star® 4.0 IEC Cu. Ft. King-size Capacity Frontload Washer with Stainless Steel Basket (Model WCVH680JBB) and a GE® 7.0 Cu. Ft. Super Capacity Gas/Electric Dryer (Model DCVH680EJBB or DCVH680GJBB) ARV: $2,018; (iii) Weekly Sweepstakes #8: The Winner of Weekly Sweepstakes #8 will receive a GE Profile™ Dishwasher with Smart Dispense™ Technology (Model PDW9980NSS). ARV: $1,549.

(B) GRAND PRIZE: One (1) Grand Prize Winner will receive check in the amount of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000).

Total ARV of all prizes
$13,067.

HSN Come On In and Win

Eligibility :
HSN Come On In and Win (the “Promotion”) is open only to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States (including District of Columbia) who are at least eighteen (18) years old at the time of entry. Employees of HSN Interactive LLC, The Conde Nast Publications, Inc., and ePrize, LLC, and their parents, subsidiaries and affiliate companies, suppliers as well as the immediate family (spouse, parents, siblings and children) and household members of each such employee are not eligible. Subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Void where prohibited. Participation constitutes entrant’s full and unconditional agreement to these Official Rules and Sponsor’s and Administrator’s decisions, which are final and binding in all matters related to the Promotion. Winning a prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth herein. The Promotion consists of a sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) and an instant win game (the “Instant Win Game”).

Timing :
The Promotion begins on June 25, 2008 at 12:00 a.m. Eastern Time (”ET”) and ends on July 29, 2008 at 11:59 p.m. ET (the “Promotion Period”).

How to Enter :
During the Promotion Period, go to http://www.hsn.com/comeonin and complete and submit the online entry form including a valid home address. P.O. Boxes are not permitted. With this initial registration you automatically will receive one (1) entry into the drawing for the Grand Prize. You will then be asked to select the celebrity prize (”Celebrity Prize”) you would most like to win. You will automatically receive one (1) entry into the drawing for the Celebrity Prize selected. You will only be able to select one (1) Celebrity Prize during the Promotion Period. You will then advance to the Instant Win Game page and receive one (1) Instant Win Game play for that day. On days when you subsequently login, you will automatically receive one (1) entry into the drawing for the Celebrity Prize selected during registration, and one (1) Instant Win Game play. Entries for each Celebrity Prize will be collected until the day prior to the drawing date for each Celebrity Prize as outlined in Section 5 below.

Limit :
Each participant may also receive one (1) entry into the drawing for Celebrity Prize selected, and one (1) Instant Win Game play per day during the Promotion Period.

Prize (s):
ONE (1) 2008 CADILLAC CTS PRIZE: A 2008 Cadillac CTS sedan and $10,500 in cash to assist the winner in paying income taxes on the value of the prize will be awarded.

ONE (1) RING DESIGNED WITH YOU IN MIND PRIZE: A custom designed ring from Jean Dousset and $3,000 in cash to assist the winner in paying taxes on the value of the prize will be awarded. The ring will include a solitaire .75 carat asscher cut diamond, GIA certified G/vs! or 100 round brilliant cut diamonds micro set around the center and onto the shank of the ring. The ring will have Jean Dousset’s signature engraved in the shank. The ring will resemble an asscher cut blue spinel. The final design of the ring and any additional materials are at the sole discretion of the Sponsor. The prize will be fulfilled no later than 12/31/08. ARV: $13,000.

ONE (1) EXPERIENCE L.A. THE CELEBRITY WAY PRIZE: Trip for two (2) to Los Angeles, CA. Trip package includes roundtrip coach-class air transportation for two (2) from a major airport near winner’s home to Los Angeles, CA; three (3) nights accommodations at a 4-star hotel determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion (single room, double occupancy); ground transportation between hotel and airport; admission for two (2) to a Hollywood event (event and seating determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion); dinner at Spago with Diane Gillman and Laurie Feltheimer and a Day of pampering at Ken Paves Salon. Trip must be taken before 9/3.

ONE (1) GIRLFRIEND SPA GETAWAY TO NYC PRIZE: Trip for four (4) on a Spa getaway. Trip package includes roundtrip coach-class air transportation for four (4) from a major airport nearest winner’s home to New York City; two (2) nights accommodations at NYC W Hotel (single room, double occupancy); ground transportation between hotel and airport; treatments at Bliss Spa (treatments determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion); daily breakfast; tour of Allure Magazine headquarters (all details of tour determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion), lunch with an editor for Allure Magazine at the famous CNP café; an Alllure gift bag (contents of gift bag determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion); a $1,200.00 gift card for the Blue Fin or one of the other W Hotel restaurants; and $2,250 to assist the winner in paying taxes on the value of the prize. Winner must travel before 12/31/08 on dates agreed upon by both winner and Sponsor. ARV: $9,750.

ONE (1) PARTY WITH A PROFESSIONAL PRIZE: A holiday party for ten (10) people in the winner’s home planned by Colin Cowie, including Colin Cowie brand table top décor (dishes, glasses, napkins, napkin rings, silverware, centerpiece), holiday or seasonal décor to decorate the party, party favors and $7,125 in cash to assist the winner in paying taxes on the value of the prize will be awarded. Theme and decorations will be determined by Colin Cowie and his staff. Party must take place in November or December of 2008 on a date and at a time agreed upon by both winner and Sponsor. Attendees at the party must sign an Appearance Release giving HSN permission to show footage of the party on HSN, hsn.com and all other media avenues without further compensation or permission. ARV: $24,150.

ONE (1) ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT WITH NATE BERKUS PRIZE: Trip for two (2) to New York to meet with Nate Berkus. Trip package includes roundtrip coach-class air transportation for two (2) from a major airport near winner’s home to New York, NY; two (2) nights accommodations at a 4-star hotel determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion (single room, double occupancy); ground transportation for length of stay; meet and greet with Nate Berkus including brunch (menu determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion) and a consult to review a room in winner’s home; $5,000 of Nate Berkus products to help winner transform his/her room and $2,700 in cash to assist the winner in paying taxes on the prize. Trip must be taken between 9/1/08 and 9/30/08 on dates agreed upon by both winner and Sponsor. ARV: $11,700.

ONE (1) BAM! DINE WITH EMERIL LAGASSE PRIZE: Trip for two (2) to New Orleans, LA for dinner with Emeril. Trip package includes roundtrip coach-class air transportation for two (2) from airport near winner’s home to New Orleans, LA; two (2) nights accommodations at a 4-star hotel determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion (single room, double occupancy); $500.00 to cover ground transportation during stay; dinner at Emeril’s Del Monico with Emeril; lunch at NOLA and dinner with Emeril at the kitchen table at Emeril New Orleans; $200.00 to cover all other meals; and $960 in cash to assist the winner in paying taxes on the prize. The trip must be taken between 10/1/08 and 11/30/08 on dates agreed upon by both winner and Sponsor. ARV: $4,610.

ONE (1) GREEN YOUR LIFE WITH METHOD PRIZE: Trip for two (2) to San Francisco, CA. Trip package includes roundtrip coach-class air transportation for two (2) from a major airport near winner’s home (determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion) to San Francisco, CA; two (2) nights accommodations at The Orchard Hotel(single room, double occupancy); ground transportation for length of stay arranged by method; dinner with Adam and Eric of method; a day at method to “design your own Detox Kit” including hand wash, all purpose cleaner, quilt body wash, laundry detergent and dish soap; a day at the Solage Resort including one (1) spa treatment for winner and guest; a year supply of winner’s custom designed product (five (5) cases of each product); a green, energy-efficient Whirlpool Duet Steam washer and dryer, an eco-efficient Whirlpool dishwasher; meals for length of stay provided and arranged by method; shipping and delivery of appliances and custom designed products to the winner’s home; and $3,000 to assist the winner in paying taxes on the prize. Trip must be taken by 3/3/09 on dates agreed upon by both winner and Sponsor. ARV: $13,000.

Instant Win Game Prizes: ONE (1) FIRST PRIZE: $10,000 HSN digital gift card. ARV: $10,000. TWO (2) SECOND PRIZES: $500 HSN digital gift card. ARV: $500. FIVE (5) THIRD PRIZES: $100 HSN digital gift card. ARV: $100. TEN (10) FOURTH PRIZES: $50 HSN digital gift card. ARV: $50. FOUR HUNDRED (400) FIFTH PRIZES: $25 HSN digital gift card. ARV: $25. TWO THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED (2,800) SIXTH PRIZES: $10 HSN digital gift card. ARV: $10.

Total ARV of all prizes :
$189,050

The Save Green, Live Green Promotion

June 17, 2008 by SweepstakesMag  
Filed under Home & Garden

Eligibility :
The Save Green, Live Green Promotion (the “Promotion”) is open only to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, who are 18 years of age or older and located in the U.S. at the time of entry.

Timing :
The Promotion begins at 12:00 a.m. Pacific Time (”PT”) on June 16, 2008 and ends at 11:59 p.m. PT on August 1, 2008 (the “Promotion Period”).

How to Enter :
Go to www.Savegreen-livegreen.com and click on the link on the home page to locate the Live Green Save Green Giveaway sweepstakes registration form. Follow the on-screen directions, complete all required fields and click submit to enter.

Limit:
LIMIT ONE (1) LIVE GREEN SAVE GREEN GIVEAWAY ONLINE ENTRY PER PERSON/E-MAIL ADDRESS/DAY.

Prize (s):
Online Sweepstakes Grand Prize: One (1) Grand Prize: Energy Efficient Appliance Giveaway which includes the following: Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator and Stove. Approximate Retail Value (”ARV”): $10,000.

Green Tip Contest Prizes: Ten (10) Green Tip Contest Prizes: $100 SHOP.COM Rebate Coupon.

Total ARV of all prizes :
$11,000

2008 Whirlpool Brand Mother of Invention Grant Contest

June 6, 2008 by fred  
Filed under Home & Garden

Eligibility :
Entrants must be mothers and at least 18 years of age or older. Open only to legal residents of the United States, excluding Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, U.S. Territories and U.S. Possessions. The contest is void where prohibited or restricted by law. All employees of Sponsor, its parent, affiliates and subsidiaries, and the immediate families and household members of each, are not eligible to win. Entrants of previous Whirlpool Brand Mother of Invention Grant program who did not receive grand, first or second prizes are eligible to re-enter the 2008 Whirlpool Brand Mother of Invention Grant program with the same or similar concept/idea if she so chooses. Prize winners of any previous Whirlpool Brand Mother of Invention Grant program are not eligible for re-entry in the 2008 Whirlpool Brand Mother of Invention Grant program.

Timing :
Contest starts at 12:00:00 a.m. EST on May 11, 2008. Online entries must be received by 11:59:59 p.m. on July 31, 2008 EST.

How to Enter :
Entrants must be a mother. Fill out entry form available on www.whirlpool.com/moms. You may enter via the online form or download the printable form and submit by mail. If submitting more than one entry, photocopy the form and attach to both. Print your name on all entry materials. Check “green” or “traditional” category on entry form. Same idea may not be entered in both categories. If no category is checked, the entry defaults to the “traditional” category. Each entry is required to answer all questions posted on the form. Contestants can also send entries via U.S. Postal Service to the following address. The entrant is responsible for all shipping costs: 2008 Whirlpool Brand Mother of Invention Grant c/o Trish Taylor, 2000 North M63, MD 3110 Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022. Each idea must be the original work of the entrant.
a. Incomplete or illegible entries will not be honored. Sponsor not responsible for lost, late, misdirected, damaged, illegible, incomplete, incorrect, misrouted or postage due entries/mail. Entries become the property of the Sponsor and will not be returned. For protection of the submitter, please do not submit appliance or appliance component ideas; those submitted will be disqualified and entries destroyed.

Limit :
Limit three unique (3) entries per person.

Prize (s):

a. Overall Grand Prize: $20,000 grant from Whirlpool, choice of a Whirlpool Duet Steam washer and dryer pair or Whirlpool Cabrio washer and steam dryer (Average Retail Value $2,900), Whirlpool brand dishwasher (ARV $599) and a stipend (in the form of a gift card) for a new home office (ARV $3,000)
1. Two-day business boot camp to Benton Harbor, MI to meet with Whirlpool experts (product development, engineering, innovation, patent protection, sales, marketing, advertising and public relations), tour Whirlpool Global Headquarter facilities and laboratories and guest judges to offer advice on starting up their business (ARV $4,000)

b. Traditional Category First Prize (1 qty.): $7,000 grant, Whirlpool brand dishwasher (ARV $599) and Duet Sport pair ($1,400)
1. Two-day visit to Benton Harbor, MI to tour Whirlpool Global Headquarter facilities and laboratories and guest judges to offer advice on starting up their business (ARV $2,000)

c. Green Category First Prize (1 qty.): $7,000 grant, Whirlpool brand refrigerator with water filtration (ARV $1,999)
1. Two-day visit to Benton Harbor, MI to tour Whirlpool Global Headquarter facilities and laboratories and guest judges to offer advice on starting up their business (ARV $2,000)

d. Traditional Category Second Prize (1 qty.): $5,000 grant, a Whirlpool brand dishwasher (ARV $599) and Duet Sport pair ($1,400)
1. Two-day visit to Benton Harbor, MI to tour Whirlpool Global Headquarter facilities and laboratories and guest judges to offer advice on starting up their business (ARV $2,000)

e. Green Category Second Prize (1 qty.): $5,000 grant and a Whirlpool brand refrigerator with water filtration (ARV $1,999)
1. Two-day visit to Benton Harbor, MI to tour Whirlpool Global Headquarter facilities and laboratories and guest judges to offer advice on starting up their business (ARV $2,000)

Total ARV of all prizes :
$30,499