Welcome to the THIRD 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!

Wrigley's Extra 3PM Snackdown Challenge IWG Entry Dates: Until 4/30/10

Contest Link:

http://www.extra3pmsnackdown.com/index.aspx

Official Rules:

http://www.extra3pmsnackdown.com/official_rules.aspx

Eligibility:

US, 18+

Prizes:

GRAND PRIZE (1):  Grand Prize winner will receive a trip to The Biggest Loser Resort - Fitness Ridge in Ivins, UT for winner and one (1) guest. Prize includes: (i) round-trip coach air transportation for winner and guest from the major airport nearest the winner’s residence on dates determined by Sponsor; (ii) eight (8) day, seven (7) night hotel accommodations (standard room, double-occupancy) including meals; (iii) ground transportation to/from airport and resort; (iv) one (1) complimentary spa service for winner and guest; (v) one (1) hour personal training session with Bob Harper from The Biggest Loser® for winner and guest; and (vi) $1,000 spending money. Date and location of training session will be determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion and is subject to availability. Location of training session may take place in Los Angeles, CA which may extend the travel time of the Grand Prize. Travel, hotel accommodations and/or transportation to and from training session will be provided by Sponsor as required. (Approximate Retail Value (ARV) of Grand Prize: $8,500.00) In the event Bob Harper is unable to fulfill the training session, Sponsor reserves the right to provide a comparable trainer who will be selected by Sponsor in its sole discretion. If winner resides within 200 miles of Ivins, UT, ground transportation will be provided instead of air. Actual value of trip varies based upon point of departure and airfare fluctuations. Any difference between stated approximate retail value and actual value of Grand prize will not be awarded. Any costs/expenses not expressly stated herein, including but not limited to, food, beverages, gratuities, and additional transportation are the sole responsibility of the Grand Prize winner and his/her guest. Guest of Grand Prize winner must be of age of majority in the state in which he/she resides. Trip must be taken on dates designated by Sponsor within one (1) year of winner verification or prize will be forfeited in its entirety unless otherwise determined by Sponsor. Grand Prize winner and guest must travel on the same itinerary. Guest accompanying winner must sign and return a release of liability/publicity prior to ticketing of prize. Sponsor may request medical confirmation of winner’s and guests’ physical capacity to participate in the training sessions, however, winner and guest accept all risks associated with their participation in Grand Prize and any portion thereof. Sponsor is not responsible for weather conditions, cancellations, delays, postponements, injury or winner’s or guest’s inability to participate in any portion of the prize due to physical or other restrictions. Odds of winning 1:13,046,400.

FIRST PRIZES (50):  Fifty (50) First Prize winners will each receive $100 worth of Snackdown Cash to spend on the prize award site. (ARV of each First Prize: $100.00) (ARV of all First Prizes: $5,000.00). Odds of winning 1:260,928.

SECOND PRIZES (100): One hundred (100) Second Prize winners will each receive $50 worth of Snackdown Cash to spend on the prize award site. (ARV of each Second Prize: $50.00) (ARV of all Second Prizes: $5,000.00). Odds of winning 1:130,464.

THIRD PRIZES (1,000): One thousand (1,000) Third Prize winners will each receive $10 worth of Snackdown Cash to spend on the prize award site. (ARV of each Third Prize: $10.00) (ARV of all Third Prizes: $10,000.00). Odds of winning 1:13,046.

FOURTH PRIZES (10,000): Ten thousand (10,000) Fourth Prize winners will each receive $5 worth of Snackdown Cash to spend on the prize award site . (ARV of each Fourth Prize: $5.00) (ARV of all Fourth Prizes: $50,000.00). Odds of winning 1:1,305.

NOTES:  FREE CODES ARE AVAILABLE - SEE THE OFFICIAL RULES FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Colgate-Palmolive Mother's Day IWG Entry Dates: Until 5/30/10

Contest Link:

http://colgate.prizelogic.com/

Official Rules:

http://colgate.prizelogic.com/rules.html

Eligibility:

US, 18+

Prizes:

GRAND PRIZES (5):  Five Sweepstakes Winners will each receive a Grand Prize consisting of a Five Thousand Two Hundred Minute (5,200) Calling Code (ARV: $520 each; TARV: $2,600).

GAME PRIZES & ODDS OF WINNING: PRIZES (50,000): Fifty Thousand (50,000) Game Prizes are available to be won, each Game Prize consisting of a ten (10) minutes of pre-paid telephone calling minutes ("Calling Code") (ARV: $1.00 each; TARV: $50,000)

NOTES:  This one is very winnable - I won a 10 minute calling card on my very first try!

Contest Link:

http://www.hersheys.com/twizzlers/summerfun/enter.aspx?ICID=TWIZ1016

Official Rules:

http://www.hersheys.com/twizzlers/summerfun/rules.aspx?ICID=TWIZ1018

Eligibility:

US, 18+

Prizes:

Six Hundred (600) Prizes:  Each winner will receive a TWIZZLERS Summer Fun Prize Pack consisting of TWIZZLERS branded items including one (1) beach umbrella, one (1) beach chair, one (1) tote, one (1) inflatable raft, one (1) pool noodle, one (1) pair of sunglasses, and one (1) water bottle. Approximate retail value of each prize package is (ARV): $85.00 each. Limit one (1) prize per name, street address, e-mail address per household. The difference between any stated value and actual value will not be awarded to winner. ALL UNCLAIMED OR FORFEITED PRIZES WILL NOT BE AWARDED. Total ARV of all prizes is $51,000.00

Symantec’s Iron Man 2 Sweepstakes & IWG Entry Dates: Until 7/3/10

Contest Link:

http://www.everyclickmatters.com/ironman/

Official Rules:

http://www.everyclickmatters.com/ironman/rules.html

Eligibility:

US, 18+

Prizes:

Three (3) Grand Prizes: Ultimate Iron Man 2 Tech Fan Package. Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”) $4,032 USD/Package. Package consists of:

•Xbox Elite Game console (ARV $299.99 USD)
•Iron ManTM 2: The Video Game from Sega for XBOX (ARV $59.99 USD)
•Flip MinoHD™ 60 min (ARV $199.99 USD)
•Iron ManTM 2 Helmet from Hasbro (ARV $34.99 USD)
•AC/DC Iron ManTM 2 CD/DVD (ARV $16.99 USD)
•LG X120 Netbook (ARV $399.99 USD)
•LG 55” 120HZ IP LCD HDTV LED (ARV $2,499.99 USD)
•$500 Co-branded Visa® Debit Card (ARV $500 USD)
•Norton Online BackUp 1 Year Subscription (ARV $49.99 USD)

Instant-Win Game Prizes/Odds:

380 Instant-Win Game prizes will be awarded
Game Prizes Available are:

(304) Pairs of Hollywood Movie Money Movie Tickets (ARV $24 USD)

(10) Iron ManTM 2: The Video Game from Sega for Xbox (ARV $59.99 USD)

(20) AC/DC Live Rock Band for X BOX with Rock Band bundle (ARV $175.92)

(9) Set of 3 Hasbro Iron ManTM 2 Action Figure Toys from Hasbro (Total ARV $20.97 USD)

(9) Hasbro Iron ManTM 2 Nerf Blaster (ARV $19.99 USD)

(7) LG X120 Netbook (ARV $399.99 USD)

(21) AC/DC Iron ManTM 2 CD/DVD (ARV $16.99 USD)

Contest Link:

http://ram-events.com/ramsweeps/index.cfm?e=0&action=main.welcome

Official Rules:

http://www.ram-events.com/ramsweeps/index.cfm?e=0&action=main.terms

Eligibility:

US, 18+

Prizes:

One (1) Grand Prize: a trip for two (2) (winner and a guest) to the 2010 Nationals Final Rodeo. Prize trip must be taken during the 2010 Nationals Final Rodeo in Las Vegas, NV on or around December 3rd – 12th, 2010. Trip consists of round trip coach air transportation for winner and one (1) guest from a major commercial airport near winner's residence to Las Vegas, NV, and 3-day/2- nights hotel accommodations (one room, standard, double occupancy). Trip also includes car service to and from airport and rodeo event and $500.00 spending money. Some restrictions may apply. Approximate retail value of Grand Prize: $2,650.

Instant Win Game Prizes: Twenty-Nine (29) Weekly Online Instant Win Prizes (one per week of the Promotion Period): a Belt Buckle with an approximate retail value of $75 each