Welcome to the SECOND edition of my top sweepstakes picks! I've scoured the web to bring you the best of the best out there! I've decided to organize these by category and so I will be making separate posts for each major type of sweepstakes. If you don't have time to enter all of the sweepstakes I list, I suggest you enter what you can in the following order:

1. Instant Win Sweepstakes
2. Single Entry Sweepstakes
3. Weekly or Monthly Entry Sweepstakes
4. Daily Sweepstakes
5. Contests

Also, you will find some sweepstakes with the designation "A Mommy Must!" These are definitely the most "winnable" sweeps out there and so you should ALWAYS make time to enter these! A "winnable" sweepstakes usually has a very short entry period, or is super exclusive (meaning no major advertisements made about it), or is awarding a ton of prizes. These don't come around all the time, and so you definitely have to take advantage of them when you find them!

Remember, if you have any questions as to how a sweepstakes is run, who can enter, etc., then please consult the Official Rules for the answer. Also, if you come across "A Mommy Must!" sweep, make sure you take the time to enter it because only the most "winnable" sweeps get this designation!

Next week, I will dedicate a post to developing your sweeping routine and methods for entering a massive amount of sweeps in a streamlined fashion. If you are interested in entering more sweeps than what I have listed here, please do an internet search for sweepstakes, contests, etc. and you will have more than enough to keep you busy! Until then, good luck and happy sweeping!

Claritin Living Clear Promotion Entry Dates: Until 4/20/10

Contest Link:

http://www.facebook.com/Claritin?v=app_11007063052

Official Rules:

https://www.claritin.com/claritin/living-clear/index.jspa#Rules

Eligibility:

US, 18+

Prizes:

Five (5) Contest Finalist Prizes:

A one (1) year supply of Claritin® Allergy Products, awarded in the form of four (4), 90-count boxes, and $1,000 awarded in the form of a check. Exact Claritin® product is at Sponsor's sole discretion. Approximate Retail Value ("ARV") = $1,300 each.

One (1) Contest Grand Prize

A three (3)-day/two (2)-night trip for winner and one (1) guest to a destination in the U.S. chosen by Sponsor (in its sole discretion) for the winner's opportunity to appear in a Claritin® online commercial and $10,000 awarded to winner only in the form of a check. Trip includes round trip coach air transportation from a major U.S. gateway airport near the winner's residence in the U.S. to the Sponsor-selected destination; one (1) standard hotel accommodation (one (1) room, double occupancy) for two (2) nights; and round trip ground transportation to and from commercial shoot location. ARV= $12,200. Actual value of prize may vary based upon location of winner's residence and exact trip destination.

REEDS.com Mother's Day Essay Contest Entry Dates:  Until 4/30/10

Contest Link:

http://giveaways.reeds.com/2010/MothersDayEssayContest/Entry.html?utm_source=promo1&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=me041310

Official Rules:

http://giveaways.reeds.com/2010/MothersDayEssayContest/Rules.html

Eligibility:

US, 18+

Prizes:

Six Grand Prize Winners will be selected from online entries to receive this sterling silver and diamond Mother & Child® pendant.

Contest Link:

http://www.facebook.com/Souplantation?v=app_95936962634

Official Rules:

http://apps.facebook.com/contestshq/contests/27737/rules

Eligibility:

US, 18+

Prizes:

Grand Prize - 20 Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoes Meal Passes

2nd Prize - 10 Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoes Meal Passes

3rd Prize - 5 Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoes Meal Passes