As promised here is another giveaway for the month of March! If you LOVE Mark products this one is for you! Check out the giveaway for full details & make sure to sign up!! Hopefully one of my readers will win the giveaway!
Make your Mark in March by signing up for this giveaway and my blog!
Candy
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Monday, February 27, 2012
Do You LOVE the Movies?
Do you LOVE going to the movies and watching all the lovely award shows this time of year? I DO! I love going to the theater to watch movies as much as possible. The watching the SAG & Academy Awards I feel like such a movie critic because I've seen most of the films nominated! LOL
When we moved to Tampa I stumbled upon an awesome website www.gofobo.com . We have seen so many movies at pre-screenings in this area. Not only are you invited to a pre-screening of the movie before it comes out nation wide but the tickets are FREE! Yes, you read that right!
We have seen over 10 movies with many more invites that we have been unable to attend for various reasons. Just recently I have been receiving emails for invites to private screenings at least twice a week! If I didn't have a family or a life I'd be stuck at the movies living on a diet of soda and popcorn! If you live in a larger city it's a great site to check out. I'm not sure how often there are screenings in smaller cities but it's a good idea to sign up in case you are planning a trip out of town either for the day or weekend and you could possibly catch a pre-screening of a flick for free!
The only thing I would say about this program is that it's advisable to arrive very early for the screening. I'm not sure exactly how it works but there have been screenings that the line is hanging outside of the theater! Last week when we saw 21 Jump Street and the theater was empty! I always like to arrive about 30-45 mins ahead of the start of the film, in case there is a line. Some times they "over-book" so you may or may not get a seat to watch the movie. A friend of mine went to one pre-screening and left when she saw the line. I wish I still had the picture! It's hit or miss but I say well worth the chance at a free flick that hasn't even opened nation wide yet!
The use of cell phones or any kind of recording devices in the theater is not permitted and is very enforced. The latest movie was saw there was a gentleman with a magnetic wand checking for electronic devices and during the movie the security scanned the audience with heat sensitive binoculars looking for recording devices in case someone made it into the theater with one. They also mentioned an interesting tid-bit: Movies are being made with a watermark now so pirating will be more difficult. I think it's a good thing so movies can't be boot-legged.
I hope you check out the site and I hope there are screenings in your area! It's not sweepstakes, but a great freebie available! Check your zip codes for participating theaters! Here's the site again! :www.gofobo.com
When we moved to Tampa I stumbled upon an awesome website www.gofobo.com . We have seen so many movies at pre-screenings in this area. Not only are you invited to a pre-screening of the movie before it comes out nation wide but the tickets are FREE! Yes, you read that right!
We have seen over 10 movies with many more invites that we have been unable to attend for various reasons. Just recently I have been receiving emails for invites to private screenings at least twice a week! If I didn't have a family or a life I'd be stuck at the movies living on a diet of soda and popcorn! If you live in a larger city it's a great site to check out. I'm not sure how often there are screenings in smaller cities but it's a good idea to sign up in case you are planning a trip out of town either for the day or weekend and you could possibly catch a pre-screening of a flick for free!
The only thing I would say about this program is that it's advisable to arrive very early for the screening. I'm not sure exactly how it works but there have been screenings that the line is hanging outside of the theater! Last week when we saw 21 Jump Street and the theater was empty! I always like to arrive about 30-45 mins ahead of the start of the film, in case there is a line. Some times they "over-book" so you may or may not get a seat to watch the movie. A friend of mine went to one pre-screening and left when she saw the line. I wish I still had the picture! It's hit or miss but I say well worth the chance at a free flick that hasn't even opened nation wide yet!
The use of cell phones or any kind of recording devices in the theater is not permitted and is very enforced. The latest movie was saw there was a gentleman with a magnetic wand checking for electronic devices and during the movie the security scanned the audience with heat sensitive binoculars looking for recording devices in case someone made it into the theater with one. They also mentioned an interesting tid-bit: Movies are being made with a watermark now so pirating will be more difficult. I think it's a good thing so movies can't be boot-legged.
I hope you check out the site and I hope there are screenings in your area! It's not sweepstakes, but a great freebie available! Check your zip codes for participating theaters! Here's the site again! :www.gofobo.com
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Giveaways Coming in March!
Just wanted to let you all in on some exciting news for The Skeptical Sweeper blog. I have joined in on two blog giveaways with other fellow bloggers. Both will begin in March. This is a way to get more traffic and followers on my site. The links for the contest will be posted as soon as they become live March 1. Keep an eye out and hopefully my readers will win both baskets!! Wouldn't that be awesome!
Also I am going to be collaborating on a Twitter party How-To very soon with another fellow blogger.
Have you started entering sweepstakes? What are your thoughts so far? Skeptical that you'll win? Don't be! It's important to keep an open mind and really follow up on the sweeps everyday. Entering once is ok, but entering multiple times increases your chances! The more chances you have the more likely you'll score a win~!
What are your thoughts on Twitter? Also if you are on Facebook go to Online Sweepstakes and Like them for a huge list of sweepstakes. Just make sure that you are eligible. Some sweepstakes have restrictions certain like ages or from certain states and it can even be broken down into certain counties. So be on the look out for those key words in sweepstakes.
Skeptical Still? Keep reading, Start Entering to Start Winning!!!
Candy The Skeptical Sweeper
Also I am going to be collaborating on a Twitter party How-To very soon with another fellow blogger.
Have you started entering sweepstakes? What are your thoughts so far? Skeptical that you'll win? Don't be! It's important to keep an open mind and really follow up on the sweeps everyday. Entering once is ok, but entering multiple times increases your chances! The more chances you have the more likely you'll score a win~!
What are your thoughts on Twitter? Also if you are on Facebook go to Online Sweepstakes and Like them for a huge list of sweepstakes. Just make sure that you are eligible. Some sweepstakes have restrictions certain like ages or from certain states and it can even be broken down into certain counties. So be on the look out for those key words in sweepstakes.
Skeptical Still? Keep reading, Start Entering to Start Winning!!!
Candy The Skeptical Sweeper
Birthday List of Freebies for You
Finally! Here's a list of all the offers I received for my birthday! There are tons more out there. If you have other birthday offers please post them in the comments section! I'll update and re-post so we can all get as much free stuff as possible on our birthdays!
Birthday List
Local Deals in Tampa
Bella Prana Yoga studio- free class during birthday month
Busch Gardens- Free Dessert (I have a yearly pass)
Yoder's Amish Village- $5.00 off
Square One Burgers- $6 off one burger of choice
Retail Stores
Old Navy- $10 off a $50 purchase www.oldnavy.com
Victoria’s Secret- a free panty www.victoriassecret.com
Sephora- Birthday package of samples www.sephora.com
Toys R Us- Sends your child I belive $3 or $5 off coupon & you can sign up to receive a personalized call from Geoffrey the Giraffe! www.toysrus.com
Restaurants
Moe's Southwest Grill- Free Entree www.moes.com
Longhorn Steak House - Free Dessert www.longhorsesteakhouse.com
Ruby Tuesday- Free Burger of choice www.rubytuesday.com
Perkin's- Free Breakfast plate www.perkinsrestaurant.com
Denny's- Free Grandslam breakfast www.dennys.com
Texas de Brazil- Complimentary meal ($50 value) www.texasdebrazil.com
Arby’s- Free dessert www.arbys.com
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers- Free Burger meal (endless steak fries!) www.redrobin.com
First Watch Café- Free Entrée of your choice (breakfast, brunch or lunch) www.firstwatch.com
Cody’s Original Road House- $10 off two entrees www.codysoriginalroadhouse.com
Chili’s- Free Brownie Sundae www.chilis.com
The Melting Pot- Box of chocolate covered strawberries www.themeltingpot.com
Burger King also offers a free kids meal- so sign up your kids! www.bk.com
Chick-Fil-A sends you a post card for a free chicken sandwich! www.chick-fil-a.com
Others
Alamo Rental -Free Rental for your birthday *you must sign up for a rewards program. www.alamo.com
Online
Swag Bucks- 50 swagbucks *Please note that is my referral link. http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/CandyPOli If you don't want to join under me go to www.swagbucks.com
Delta Vacations- $100 off packages of $599 -$4,999 or $250 off packages of $5,000
Zulily -Free Shipping www.zulily.com
Birthday List
Local Deals in Tampa
Bella Prana Yoga studio- free class during birthday month
Busch Gardens- Free Dessert (I have a yearly pass)
Yoder's Amish Village- $5.00 off
Square One Burgers- $6 off one burger of choice
Retail Stores
Old Navy- $10 off a $50 purchase www.oldnavy.com
Victoria’s Secret- a free panty www.victoriassecret.com
Sephora- Birthday package of samples www.sephora.com
Toys R Us- Sends your child I belive $3 or $5 off coupon & you can sign up to receive a personalized call from Geoffrey the Giraffe! www.toysrus.com
Restaurants
Moe's Southwest Grill- Free Entree www.moes.com
Longhorn Steak House - Free Dessert www.longhorsesteakhouse.com
Ruby Tuesday- Free Burger of choice www.rubytuesday.com
Perkin's- Free Breakfast plate www.perkinsrestaurant.com
Denny's- Free Grandslam breakfast www.dennys.com
Texas de Brazil- Complimentary meal ($50 value) www.texasdebrazil.com
Arby’s- Free dessert www.arbys.com
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers- Free Burger meal (endless steak fries!) www.redrobin.com
First Watch Café- Free Entrée of your choice (breakfast, brunch or lunch) www.firstwatch.com
Cody’s Original Road House- $10 off two entrees www.codysoriginalroadhouse.com
Chili’s- Free Brownie Sundae www.chilis.com
The Melting Pot- Box of chocolate covered strawberries www.themeltingpot.com
Burger King also offers a free kids meal- so sign up your kids! www.bk.com
Chick-Fil-A sends you a post card for a free chicken sandwich! www.chick-fil-a.com
Others
Alamo Rental -Free Rental for your birthday *you must sign up for a rewards program. www.alamo.com
Online
Swag Bucks- 50 swagbucks *Please note that is my referral link. http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/CandyPOli If you don't want to join under me go to www.swagbucks.com
Delta Vacations- $100 off packages of $599 -$4,999 or $250 off packages of $5,000
Zulily -Free Shipping www.zulily.com
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Life Happened This Week
I have to appologize for not posting any posts this week. This was one of the busiest weeks I'v had in a long time. I have been working on the freebie list for birthdays. I will be posting it on Monday. I have also been researching the best way to start a tutorial on particpating in Twitter parties. Have you joined Twitter? If you have leave your Twitter id in a comment so we can all follow each other. So during parties we can bounce off each other.
Since being on Twitter I have "met" a lot of great people. Once you start attending parties you'll notice the core group of partiers. I've become one of the usuals, gosh I'm a little embarassed to say it outloud! Only because it would seem I'm always online. I have mywhereI'm available to party hard. But days like I've had this week I missed a lot of parties. I'm ok with that too.
I first started after our son was two months old. He slept a lot so I had time. Once you get into the parties you will see what I mean. It's so much fun you hate to miss out, but its better if you pace yourself.
Lets all plan to do a party one day soon. I think that would be awesome. I have had the pleasure of participating with one of my readers. I'm hoping for a win for her very soon. Another one of my readers won a blog give away last week! Very exciting!
Again I appologize for my absence, I hope to come back strong this week. I hope you all enjoy e long holiday weekend.
HAPPY PRESIDENTS DAY!!!
Skeptical still? Keep reading, start entering & start WINNING!!!!
Candy the Skeptical Sweeper
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Do You Shop Online?
I do! Well if you find a good deal it's kind of hard not to right?! Back in December, I joined Ebates! Ebates is a website that you sign up for and go to normal retail sites thru their site and if you make a purchase you will get a certain percentage back! Yes! You get money back!!
I was skeptical ofcourse as I always am, but thought "why not try it out! Not going to loose anything!" I purchased a toaster oven for my parents for Christmas. I went through the Ebates website to see what percentages were being offered by each site to try to get back as possible! I made the purchase from Sears.com and made 6% back! I'm still new to the site but saw that I'd be receiving my rebate via my PayPal account. If you don't have a Paypal account I suggest you get one! You can use it instead of using credit cards online. I have ha my account for over 5 years now. I used it a lot when I would sell stuff on eBay. So back to Ebates.. I got an email yesterday stating that my rebate of $11.50 had been credited to my PayPal account! Super cool right! Getting money for spending money!
I know I said I wasn't going to blog on the weeekends but this was just to sweet not to blog about! I'll have the list of birthday/anniversary freebies up this week and a twitter tutorial as well!
I was skeptical ofcourse as I always am, but thought "why not try it out! Not going to loose anything!" I purchased a toaster oven for my parents for Christmas. I went through the Ebates website to see what percentages were being offered by each site to try to get back as possible! I made the purchase from Sears.com and made 6% back! I'm still new to the site but saw that I'd be receiving my rebate via my PayPal account. If you don't have a Paypal account I suggest you get one! You can use it instead of using credit cards online. I have ha my account for over 5 years now. I used it a lot when I would sell stuff on eBay. So back to Ebates.. I got an email yesterday stating that my rebate of $11.50 had been credited to my PayPal account! Super cool right! Getting money for spending money!
I know I said I wasn't going to blog on the weeekends but this was just to sweet not to blog about! I'll have the list of birthday/anniversary freebies up this week and a twitter tutorial as well!
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