1) Read the rules. DUH.
a) Do you qualify? Check for citizenship requirements, how many times you can enter, etc.
b) Follow the rules and make sure you leave a way to be contacted.
c) Type your e-mail something like this to avoid spammers: YourName{at}AOL{dot}COM
d) Make sure there are no rules stating only one entry per household before you enter under 5 different names/e-mails. They CAN tell -- it's called IP address. Even entering on your husband's computer is going to come up with the same IP address if you both of you are using the same Internet Provider! Check here if you aren't sure: http://whatismyipaddress.com/
2) Try not to be the first entrant or the last -- and if you have the time, space out your entries.
3) Note the expiration dates: Better if you enter a day or two early since everyone seems to interpret ending dates differently. Don't waste your time entering a contest that may have already been expired.
4) Unless the blog specifically states that they will notify the winners by e-mail, you better check back and see if you won. Takes up a lot of time, but I have found myself as the winner this way several times!
5) Spend your time wisely and enter only for things you want/need. If you aren't pregnant and don't know anyone who is, why waste your time entering for a nursing bra? Let someone win who can use it and devote your time to things you really want! There is no shortage of contests out there in Bloggyland!
6) And last but NOT least....when you receive your prize, send an e-mail to the sponsor thanking them. Judging from the comments I receive back after thanking a sponsor, this must not happen very often. That is just rude!
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