The Winning Effect

The most significant thing that happens in your brain when you win is an increased production of the dopamine hormone. In studies performed by faculty at the University of Exeter, the psychological effect of winning produces a more “at peace” state within a person...

Are You "Unlucky"?

“So sweepstakes are real?”

I think back to four years ago, before I met Rachel, my now-sister-in-law, and my reaction when I learned that she enters sweepstakes for a side-hustle. Side-hustles are supposed to be extra cash from cleaning offices and homes, commissions from...

In the world of sweepstakes and giveaways there are NO guarantees, however - the sky is really the limit as far as what is being given away and what can be won.

I thought it might be helpful to give some idea of what *really* can be won with this hobby!

Trips and vacations: These might range...

Have you ever wanted something so bad - that when you finally got it, you were brought to tears?  Are your dreams so big that they scare you?  Do you wonder how you can fulfill these dreams while still meeting your daily obligations?!

That was me when I won a trip to Africa to go on...

“I feel more and more the time wasted that is not spent in Ireland.”

Lady Gregory

If you look at my bucket list, almost every item is related to travel; so it shouldn't be surprising to learn that my favorite thing to win is trips of any kind.  Experiences, meet and...

I recently got the chance to share about my sweepstakes journey and masterclass on the “Girls Who Do Stuff” podcast, and let me tell you: 

These ladies are so FUN.

We chatted about a lot of things, how I got started, what my favorite prizes have been, why anyone can...

This is when I won a trip to the 2018 Super Bowl and got to be on the field for the Halftime Show! Yes… I WON this. 

We were able to be a part of the halftime show performed by Justin Timberlake – a once in a lifetime opportunity...