I love hosting contests. They are a fun way to create “buzz” and excitement around useful products…and it’s always fun for a mama to receive new baby/mama gear for free.
There are, however, three contest rules that need to be followed. The following rules apply to all contests on Metropolitan Mama from today onward unless otherwise indicated:
1. To enter, leave a comment on the designated post according to the post guidelines. The comment must have direct relevance to the product/topic being discussed. All general comments (Examples: “I want to win,” “Me, please,” “Love it,” “Cool!,” etc.) will be disqualified. Please do your best to leave a thoughtful, humorous, insightful, or helpful comment. State how you would use the product, explain why the topic matters to you, etc.
2. Please be sure that you either post your e-mail address in the comment itself or that it is readily accessible on your Blogger profile. Often, I have to select a winner 3+ times before I can contact someone. Don’t miss out on the fun prizes by being unavailable.
3. All prizes must be claimed within 72 hours of my first attempt to contact you via e-mail. After 72 hours, your prize will be forfeited and an alternate winner will be selected.
Thanks so much! Enjoy the contests, the conversations, and the community here at Metropolitan Mama.
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hardy t shirt says
June 3, 2010 at 8:12 pmwow,good!
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Samantha says
March 25, 2008 at 1:15 pmAs a new fairly new SAHM, I’ve discovered through blogs a world of shared parental wisdom, advice, empathy, and humor that I never imagined existed. One great blog has led me to another…Z Recommends is where I first learned about Learning Towers, which led me to Prizey, which led me to your great site. So even though a prize giveaway is how I dicovered your blog, I can already see that the insightful content here will bring me back as a frequent visitor. Just wanted to let you know that not all first-time commentors are just trolling for prizes! :)
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Crystal says
March 21, 2008 at 10:43 pmMy daughter loves to help me cook, but we don’t have a sturdy enough chair to help her reach the counter. This would be a great way to include her in meal prep, etc.
crysg100(at)hotmail(dot)com
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tutugirl says
March 16, 2008 at 11:36 pmI could definitely use this stuff with the messes my kids make!!
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mommysweeps says
March 11, 2008 at 5:47 pmI would love this one, we are expecting a new little one soon, and this would be most helpful!
always trying to create healthier snacks and meals for our other child…
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Anonymous says
March 10, 2008 at 3:00 amI would love this book..I have a newborn and a 2 year old…I have just started staying at home and am trying to find ways to fix healthier foods for my kiddos…
casecreations06@yahoo.com
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samsakara says
March 8, 2008 at 3:43 pmMy son means a lot to me and I want to protect his little eyes from any harmful rays
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Natalia says
March 8, 2008 at 3:41 pmMy daughter really needs this glasses. I’ll be so glad to get it, because we’re going for whole summer to a Black Sea. Thank you!
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mom2boys says
March 8, 2008 at 6:37 amI’ve been reading your blog posts for a a few weeks and I’m new here. I’m not sure if I need to subscribe
or not. Thanks!
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mom2boys says
March 8, 2008 at 6:26 amThese are some really cute shades I know my little boy would look adorable in the red pair. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway!
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Sheena says
March 7, 2008 at 9:52 amI use the same set of rules as well, I just don’t mention them. I figure why should I hold the hand of someone who can’t be courteous? I’m giving away a freebie and it will go to someone who plays fair. Great giveaway doesn’t cut it Bob, lol.
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Lisa says
March 3, 2008 at 12:29 pmMy 7 year old daughter is telling everyone how much I snore! With allergies I could really use this product! :]
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PooksMaMaMa says
March 3, 2008 at 6:06 amMy ten month old son has terrible allergies inherited from dad we have a terrible time around our home air filters, meds, n lots of cleaning i would love to introduce my family to a pillow protector.
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Jeanie C says
March 2, 2008 at 4:05 amPillow protectors are especially great for people with allergies. I use them all the time, and would appreciate a new one. Thanks for the opportunity to visit your site.
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Miss Erica says
March 1, 2008 at 4:03 pmYou’ve gotten me addicted to contests, Stephanie. I shake my fist at you and thank you at the same time. :o) I think the rules are good, though; like Lis said, it’s interesting that you’ll get fewer than ten comments on a normal day and over one hundred on a prize day. The faithful readers will appreciate rule number 2 because we’ll have read the rules and the random passers by may not have…
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shakerbaby says
March 1, 2008 at 12:36 pmI do visit your site and love your sweeps. This one is a nice one. I love trying new products.
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Kristen M. says
February 29, 2008 at 10:00 pmI agree. As much as I love sites like Prizey (and I admit that I’m addicted to contests now that I’ve won a few), there is a catch. There needs to be a balance between offering a contest to a wide audience (which is obviously a win/win situation for growing your blog and for the product being marketed) and rewarding your loyal /targeted audience. I only enter contests if I am truly interested in the product and have use for it. Otherwise I am wasting my time and possibly taking a prize away from a more worthy recipient.
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Lis Garrett says
February 29, 2008 at 9:39 pmI think your rules are completely fair, and it eliminates people from trolling blogs looking for contests to enter simply because they want a free prize. Isn’t it amazing how many people comment when a prize is involved?? You offer a lot of prizes on your blog, so I imagine you have a big readership. On my blog, I may offer a prize once a week. It always strikes me as a little odd the number of people who comment who have NEVER commented on any of my other posts. Makes me wonder . . .
I’ve been thinking about making similar rules. I want the people who read my blog regularly to win the product, not someone who will probably never come back.