April Additions to my Budget

Another month, another bunch of contests to add $$ to my budget.

She Scribes has a $30 Visa GC to offer. ends 4/30


The Coupon Challenge says:  Win a $50 Visa Gift Card. ends 4/24

Minnesota Mamas Must Haves says: One reader will win a Jumbo pack of Huggies Snug & Dry diapers, Natural Care Wipes & a $25 Walgreens Gift Card! ends 4/24

3 princes and a princess 2 says: One lucky reader will win a $25 Walmart GC. ends 4/24

the art of random willynillyness is giving away a $50 Amazon GC. ends 4/11

3 Princes and a Princess 2 has a $100 AmEx GC to win. ends 4/16

Win an iPad Mini 16GB WiFi

I'd love to have an iPad (Mini or otherwise).

Don't click the picture. (haven't figured out why)

1-2-3 Magic Parenting is giving away an iPad Mini 16GB WiFi. ends 4/24

The Ultimate Blog Party 2013 #UBP13

The Ultimate Blog Party is just that — the ultimate place to party and meet new friends, (but no babysitters, airplanes, or tickets necessary.)

My blog is about entering and winning contests. And this party is all about winning.

To enter to win the Prizes on the Prize Page you must fill out a PRIZE ENTRY FORM. You can submit it any time before midnight Friday April 13th. So take your time and browse the prize listings, because in your entry form you will have the chance to indicate your top prize choices from the incredible Ultimate Blog Party 2013 Prize Pool!

Ultimate Blog Party 2013 Prize Page over $200

Ultimate Blog Party 2013 Prize Page $100 – $199

Ultimate Blog Party 2013 Prize Page $50 – $99

Ultimate Blog Party 2013 Prize Value $25 – $49

Win a Kindle in April

Kindle Fire HD 7" Giveaway

The winner will have the option of receiving a 7" Kindle Fire HD (US Only)

  Or $199 Amazon.com Gift Card (International)

  Or $199 in Paypal Cash (International)

Sponsoring Bloggers & Authors

1. I Am A Reader, Not A Writer
2. Author Jennifer Laurens
3. Author Lena Sledge
4. Kelly's Lucky You
5. Author Lori Verni-Fogarsi
6. Phantasmic Reads
7. Author Rebecca Talley
8. Author Ednah Walter
9. Author Heather Bixler
10. Girls With Books
11. My Life With Books
12. Author Rae Z. Ryans
13. All Fantasy Worlds
14. Author Michael Young
15. Book Angel Booktopia
16. Lori's Reading Corner
17. Books R Us
18. Books 4 Tomorrow
19. Author T. Lynne Tolles
20. Good Choice Reading
21. Curling Up With A Good Book
22. Auggie-Talk
23. A Bookish Escape
24. Paranormal Book Club
25. Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf
26. Amethyst Daydreams
27. Pink Fluffy Hearts
28. Love. Without You
29. Books, Books, the Magical Fruit
30. Author Lisa Voison
31. Tasty Book Tours
32. Fae Books
33. Author Cindy C. Bennett
34. Author Emma Michaels
35. Author Lia Fairchild
36. Fade Into Fantasy
37. Pieces of Whimsy
38. Author Rachael Renee Anderson
39. Feed Your Reader
40. Lovely Reads

Giveaway Details
1 winner will receive their choice of a Kindle Fire 7" HD (US Only), $199 Amazon Gift Card or $199 in Paypal Cash (International). Ends 4/30/13

Open only to those who can legally enter, receive and use an Amazon.com Gift Code or Paypal Cash. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by rafflecopter and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Giveaway was organized by Kathy from I Am A Reader, Not A Writer http://iamareader.com and sponsored by the participating authors & bloggers. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. Prize value $199 US.

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WIN A TRIP TO MONTEREY COUNTY!

WIN A TRIP TO MONTEREY COUNTY!
Main contest page,  Wine Travel Destinations article about Monterey County and our review page of wines from Monterey!

The winner of this contest recieves:

• A trip for TWO to the Wine Enthusiast's Best Wine Travel Destination of 2013, Monterey, California!
• Two nights, three days stay at Hotel Pacific: This boutique hotel is conveniently located in downtown Monterey, California, just a few minutes from the Monterey Bay Aquarium and other top area attractions. The luxury, all-suite accommodations feature fireplaces, complimentary continental breakfast and afternoon refreshments and luxurious feather bedding.
• VIP tasting & tour at Bernardus Winery, valued at $350: Introduce yourself to Monterey Wine Country with a visit to Bernardus Winery in Carmel Valley. You'll spend the day in the Carmel Valley Village sipping award-winning wines and touring the Bernardus estate vineyard. Vineyard manager Matt Shea will begin the tour with an educational walk through Ingrid’s Vineyard in front of the Bernardus Lodge. Enjoy a glass of Sauvignon Blanc and an artisinal cheese plate as you learn what makes the Carmel Valley region especially well suited for wine production.
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  Where to Dine
  When Restaurant 1833 opened in downtown Monterey, it instantly raised the city’s culinary reputation. Located in one of California’s oldest adobe buildings (hence the name, which honors the year in which the structure was built), it offers fresh, skillfully crafted cuisine and a wine list so extensive, it has been described as an auction catalog. The cocktail selection is easily the best on the Monterey Peninsula. The atmosphere is lively, crowded and happy, with most entrées coming in around or above $25.

  Where to Stay
  The chic Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa is conveniently located on Cannery Row in the city of Monterey. Many rooms have expansive views of Monterey Bay (and sounds, too—the crashing of surf, the barking of harbor seals and sea lions).

  Where to Taste
  A Taste of Monterey on crowded Cannery Row features the offerings of over 85 local wineries in a tasting bar-type setting. It’s the perfect place to sample the best of Monterey, especially if you’re staying nearby and don’t want to drive. For individual winery visits, start with Morgan. The tasting room is in Carmel, and you can sample a wide range of reserve and regular Chardonnays, Pinot Noirs, Syrahs and other wines from this well-regarded producer.Talbott Vineyards offers some of the region’s most complex Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs at its location on the River Road Wine Trail, which winds scenically along the base of the Santa Lucia Mountains. Chalone Vineyards is a true pioneer in California Pinot Noir. Its tasting room is way up in the Gavilan Mountain Range, above Soledad, east of the 101 Freeway.

Winning Free Food

Sometimes sites will have contests that have food or food coupons as the prize. They come in handy to stretch the food budget. Here are some for this month.

She Scribes is offering a $25 GC to IHop. ends 5/31

She Scribes is offering a $30 GC to Red Lobster. ends 5/20

One Momma Told Me follower will win 5 Gorton's product vouchers, for free product of their choice, and a branded cooking kit, including apron, spatula and oven mitt. ends 5/2

3 princes and a princess 2 says: One lucky reader will win a $40 Darden Gift Card for use at their local Olive Garden or LongHorn Steakhouse. ends 5/12

Minnesota Mamas Must Haves says: Olive Garden is offering up a $75 Gift Card to one lucky reader! ends 4/22

the art of random willynillyness says: Denny's Baconalia is Back + Denny's $25 Gift Card Giveaway! ends 4/22


$50 KFC GC from Mom and More. ends 4/17

$50 Safeway gift card from Mom and More. ends 4/5

I love Gorton's Fish Products. 

Three Loud kids has 5 Gorton's product coupons, a branded spatula, oven mitts, and an apron to offer.ends 4/19

Susan's Disney Family has 5 Gorton's product coupons, a branded spatula, oven mitts, and an apron to offer. ends 4/10

Contest Corner has 

5 full-value coupons for free Gorton’s products, 

2 oven mitts, 

1 Apron and 

1 Spatula. ends 4/11

Two Classy Chics are giving 7 lucky winners a $5 gift card to Wendy’s to try their new menu. ends 4/4 I WON THIS ONE.