Win a Book by Nicholas Sparks

For over a decade, best-selling author Nicholas Sparks has captivated readers with stories that explore the profound mysteries of the human heart, establishing him as one of the world's leading romantic novelists. He is a sensitive observer of relationships who has written some of the most romantic, rustic, and realistic portrayals of love at all phases of life. His novels, some of which have been turned into films, include The Notebook, Message in a Bottle, A Walk to Remember, The Rescue, A Bend in the Road, and Nights in Rodanthe.

If you enjoy reading Nicholas Sparks' books, then join this giveaway contest from Edgy Inspirational Author that lets you win one of his recent books.

PRIZE:

A copy of The Choice by Nicholas Sparks

HOW TO JOIN:

1. Go to this post in Edgy Inspirational Author.
2. At the said blog entry, post a comment if you've ever had a really hard choice to make and what happened.
3. If you're too shy to do that, then post a comment sharing the title of your favorite Nicholas Sparks novel.
4. Include your email address in your post for the organizer to contact you in case you win.

DEADLINE:

No specific deadline -- so better do it now!

Win an iPod Touch

JokezGuy.com is a blog maintained by Arfan Chaudhry, a 21-year-old guy who's enrolled in the University of Toronto. He's giving away an iPod Touch, which Apple bills as "the funniest iPod ever". He will ship the prize internationally, which means that the contest is open to anyone worldwide. Join his Twitter contest now! Read on for more details.

PRIZE:

iPod Touch 8GB

HOW TO JOIN:

1. You must have a Twitter account in order to join.
2. Follow JokezGuy on Twitter by going to his profile and clicking on 'Follow'.
3. Tweet the text below; basically copy and paste it:

“Just Entered in an Ipod Touch Contest. Follow @jokezguy and Retweet. http://tinyurl.com/9kbw8o …He Also Follows Back!!!!”

4. Winners will be announced on 01 March 2009.

DEADLINE:

No specific deadline given, but enter before the end of February just to be on the safe side
[Image credit: Apple.com // Photo of iPod Touch is for illustration purposes only and might differ in form from the actual prize.]

Win a Book from Jessica Zafra's Library

Jessica Zafra, famous for her Twisted series, is giving away a book from her personal library. All you have to do is suggest a name for a new cat that she adopted and you can get a chance to win a book!

PRIZE:

In the Wilderness by Manuel Rivas

HOW TO JOIN:

1. First of all, you must be registered in Jessica Rules the Universe. If you're not a registered user yet, go to this registration page.
2. Suggest a name for Jessica Zafra's new cat. Her cats’ names are combinations of tennis/literary/historical/TV and movie names, so she would be more likely to pick such a mixture.
3. After logging in, post your suggestions in the Comments section of Name that Cat post.
4. If your entry is chosen, you get a copy of In the Wilderness to be mailed to a Philippine address

DEADLINE:

No specific deadline given
[Photo creedit: Jessicarulestheuniverse.com]

Win Paper Products from Papemelroti

Don't you just love Papemelroti? I used to frequent this chain of shops A LOT when I was younger and I've always found their stuff charming. Over the years, Papemelroti has touched countless lives through its unique and quirky designs. They have a wide variety of products that help encourage, uplift, and inspire, as well as bring warmth and beauty to homes.

Papemelroti's Multiply Page is offering a raffle where you can win the Papemelroti Drama Pack--a set of paper products with the matching drama cover theme, all made from 100% unbleached recycled paper! Read on for more details!

PRIZE:

Papemeroti Drama Pack which consists of two kraft notebooks, one pad with matching box and one Have a Wonderful Life paper pack, 47 cards of every day good things to do to add more joy to life

HOW TO JOIN:

1. Head over to this page. Leave a comment on at the end of the post.
2. Be sure that you have a Multiply account and leave a working e-mail address in your comment.

DEADLINE:

12 February 2009

Win One of Ten 'Beverly Hills Chihuahua' Cushions

Beverly Hills Chihuahua is a delightful comedy film by Walt Disney Pictures, centering around the adventure of Chloe, an adorable Chihuahua. Chloe gets dognapped in Mexico and has to escape from an evil Doberman, El Diablo, with help from a lonely German Shepherd, Delgado, and a hyperactive male Chihuahua, Papí, who has a desperate crush on her.

Junior Inquirer is holding a contest where you can win one of ten Beverly Hills Chihuahua cushions. Join now!

PRIZE:

A Beverly Hills Chihuahua Cushion for each of 10 winners

HOW TO JOIN:

1. Just answer this: When compared to body size, the Chihuahua has the largest brain for any dog. True or False?
2. With your name, age complete address and contact numbers, email your answers to ji@inquirer.com.ph. Please write "Beverly Hills Chihuahua" on the subject line.
3. Announcement of winners will be printed on the Junior Inquirer's 01 February 2009 issue.

DEADLINE:

27 January 2009

Win PhP 500 Worth of Prepaid Load

Tami Ballesteros is a model/entrepreneur who has a blog called Kokosuperstar. To express his gratitude to his readers for making his blog a success for the past few months, he's giving away prepaid load to those who will join his mailing list. Join now!

PRIZE:

PhP 500 worth of prepaid cellphone load

HOW TO JOIN:

1. Subscribe to Kokosuperstar's RSS feed by entering your email address here.
2. A winner will be chosen at the end of the month.

DEADLINE:

31 January 2009

Win Planners, Movie Tickets and Gift Certificates

Summit Media's OK! Magazine takes a look at the celebrity world, with this month's issue covering Jennifer Aniston, Brad Pitt, Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman, David Cook and more. It's a great magazine to buy if you enjoy reading about Hollywood celebrities. OK! Magazine also includes loads of contests that you can join! Here are three contests that will let you win some fantastic prizes!

1. PRETTY PLANNERS

PRIZE:

Five Cosmo Dare Books
One Belle de Jour Power Planner

HOW TO JOIN:

1. Answer this question in one sentence: Who will be 2009's biggest star and why?
2. Send your answer to okpromos@summitmedia.com.ph with "OK! Pretty Planners 09" on the subject line. Include your name, age and contact details in the body of the email.

DEADLINE:

31 January 2009

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2. MOVIE PREMIERE
PRIZE:

25 readers will each win a pair of tickets to a special advance screening of Australia

HOW TO JOIN:

1. Answer this question: Who are your top picks to win the Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Actress Oscars?
2. Send your answer to okpromos@summitmedia.com.ph with "OK! AUSTRALIA" on the subject line. Include your name, age and contact details in the body of the email.

DEADLINE:

20 January 2009

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3. GENDER BENDERS

PRIZE:

Two winners will each win a B Club Gift Certificate worth PhP 1,500

HOW TO JOIN:

1. Answer this question: Who are your Top 5 gay Hollywood icons?
2. Send your answer to okpromos@summitmedia.com.ph with "OK! Gender Benders" on the subject line. Include your name, age and contact details in the body of the email.

DEADLINE:

31 January 2009

Win an Oxford Dictionaries Desk Diary 2009

A dictionary is an indispensable resource for a student, professional, or anyone who wants to communicate clearly and effectively. Oxford Dictionaries is holding a contest that will let you win a Desk Diary. To enter, simply let them know about your language-related new year's resolutions. Are you intending to improve your spelling or grammar, to study a new language, or perhaps to learn a new word everyday to expand your vocabulary? Join now and get a chance to bag this nice prize!

PRIZE:

Oxford Dictionaries Desk Diary 2009

HOW TO JOIN:

1. Go to this page and write your language-related new year's resolution in the 'Answer' box.
2. Enter your name and email address and click 'Submit'.

DEADLINE:

19 January 2009

Win an iPod Shuffle

Shannon Lilly, a 19-year-old blogger, is giving away an iPod shuffle at his site, Infected By Bugs. His blog discusses SEO, Blogging, Monetizing Your Website & Making Money Online. To join his giveaway, simply subscribe to his RSS feed and once his Feedburner ticker hits 700+ readers, he will randomly pick a winner, with the grand prize being an iPod shuffle. Sounds easy? Join now!

PRIZE:

1GB iPod Shuffle

HOW TO JOIN:

Subscribe to InfectedByBug's feed here.

DEADLINE:

End of January

Win a Box of Godiva Chocolates

Founded in Belgium, Godiva is a premium chocolate brand savored by connoiseurs all over the world. It is a leader in the premium confectionery category. Romance author Bertrice Small is gracious enough to host a contest this January, giving away a box of Godiva chocolates. Join now if you have a sweeth tooth like me!

PRIZE:

1 lb. box of Godiva chocolates

HOW TO JOIN:

1. Simply go to this page and fill out your registration details.
2. Only one entry per month is accepted.

DEADLINE:

31 January 2008
[Photo credit: Godiva.com. // Photo of Godiva chocolates is for illustration purposes only and might differ in form and appearance from the actual prize.]

Win PhP 2,500 worth of UCC Vienna Cafe Gift Certificates

Breakfast is certainly the most important meal of the day, providing nutrition to kickstart and power up one's day. UCC Vienna Cafe, which has several branches in Metro Manila, has sumptuous breakfast selections, and you can get a chance to eat a meal in this great cafe with FHM's contest!

PRIZE:

PhP 2,500 worth of UCC Vienna Cafe Gift Certificates

HOW TO JOIN:

1. Take a photo of art made of food and send it to FHM@summitmedia.com.ph.
2. The "most kooky and ingenious" entry wins.

DEADLINE:

25 January 2009

Win a Limited Edition Bedtime Stories Umbrella

Bedtime Stories is a family-fantasy-comedy film from Walt Disney Pictures starring Adam Sandler. It chronicles the adventures of a hotel handyman whose life is changed forever when the bedtime stories he tells his niece and nephew start to mysteriously come true. It opens in cinemas in the Philippines on January 8. ClickTheCity.com is giving away a cool merchandise with this cool contest; join now!

PRIZE:

Limited edition Bedtime Stories umbrella

HOW TO JOIN:

1. Go to this page and answer the movie question correctly.
2. Enter your name, birthdate, gender, mobile number and valid e-mail address then click 'Submit'.

DEADLINE:

18 January 2009

Win a Jonas Brothers Fan Pack

The Jonas Brothers are the latest pop sensation creating waves in today's music scene. This talented trio of singers/actors hail from New Jersey and has since released three studio albums, all of which have seen fantastic album sales. MTV Asia is letting you win a Jonas Brothers Fan Pack by joining this cool contest!

PRIZE:

An essential Jonas Brothers Fan Pack, which includes their latest album A Little Bit Longer, a medium-sized girls skinny fit tee, a tote bag, pendant and a set of 4 pin badges, all packed in an exclusive personalized Jonas Brothers vanity case

HOW TO JOIN:

1. You must be a member of MTVAsia.com to join the contest. If not, register here.
2. After logging in, go to MTV's Fun Stuff contest page and choose the correct answer to the question: "What is the title of Jonas Brothers' latest album?"

DEADLINE:

18 January 2009

Win an Eco-Friendly Dog Jacket

Do you have a dog? Wouldn't it be cool to dress up your pet in a stylish dog jacket? DogTipper is giving away a beautiful green and beige dog jacket. The jacket is super easy to put on your dog, with Velcro fasteners at the chest and belly. Best of all, it's all earth-friendly, made from cotton and hemp with sustainably-harvested buttons and even a plantable tag. Join this contest now and you might just your pet very happy!

PRIZE:

A beautiful green and beige dog jacket (size Large, value $40)

HOW TO JOIN:

1. Subscribe to our DogTipper's free weekly e-newsletter.
2. To make sure that you'd like to be entered in the contest, drop DogTipper a quick note with your contact info, only to be used if you win.

DEADLINE:

31 December 2008

Win an iPod Nano or an iPod Shuffle

ChristianPF, a site dedicated to helping you save your money, making more of it and learning how to grow it, is giving away iPods and loads of other goodies! Read on for details on how to join this contest.

PRIZES:

8 GB iPod Nano
1 GB iPod Shuffle
6 months subscription to NeoBudget
Silicon Scrapers from Pampered Chef
H&R Block Taxcut Premium 2008
C.S. Lewis’ The Great Divorce Audiobook
The Little Book of Bull Moves in Bear Markets by Peter Schiff
Overworked, Overwhelmed & Underpaid by Louis Barajas

HOW TO JOIN:

1. Mention ChristianPF's Christmas giveaway on your website.
2. Come back to ChrisitianPF's contest post and leave a comment with the URL of where you mentioned it.
3. If you don't have a site, you can mention the giveaway on your Facebook page (also be sure to add ChristianPF as a friend so he can see it) or create a free squidoo page and mention it there.

DEADLINE:

11.59 CST, 29 December 2008

Win a Belle De Jour Planner

Sorry this is so last minute, but I just saw this exciting contest! Belle de Jour is giving away planners galore. Read on for more details!

PRIZE:

Five winners get 2 planners each, one for the winner and another one for the person she wants to share the gift of Belle

HOW TO JOIN:

1. Just answer the question 'Which amongst your family and friends would you love the share the gift of Belle and why?' and make a post about it in your blog.
2. Email the link to your blog at ilovebdj@belledejourpowerplanner.com with your full name, email address and mobile number.

DEADLINE:

19 December 2008

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This also serves as my entry to the Belle de Jour contest. Here is my answer:

I would love to share the gift of Belle to my niece Nicka Joy, who just entered highschool this year as a freshman. She is a very special niece whom I've seen grow from a sweet tot into a fine young lady. A Belle de Jour planner will surely help her become more organized, something that will teach her about responsibility and time management.

I'm also her ninang, and this lovely planner will make a nice stocking stuffer for her this Christmas. She will surely appreciate the gift of a Belle de Jour planner, as I surely will treasure it as a lucky charm for this coming year. Cheers!

Win a Digital Photo Keychain

Now this is something truly nifty: a Digital Photo Keychain. It's a great way to bring your favorite memories with you if you're always on the go, holding your memories (literally) at the palm of your hand. I love how the keychain has a sleek design, the perfect "frame" for vivid images.

The internal memory can store can up to 72 of your favorite pictures, so you can have a long slideshow that's sure to thrill you (kiss boredome goodbye, baby!). This Digital Photo Keychain is surely a must-have gadget!

Lucky for us, Gadgets Club is giving away these cool keychains! Read on for more details.

PRIZE:

A Digital Photo Keychain

HOW TO JOIN:

1. Blog about Gadgets Club's contest and after that, leave a comment with your blog URL in the comment section of their contest post.
2. Your blog post must contain 2 links:

• one to www.gadgets-club.com (you can use any anchor text you want)
• the second link must be to the sponsor Digital Photo Keychain
  

DEADLINE:

20 December 2008

Win a Moleskine Notebook from Pinoycentric

Avalon.ph's Blog Hopping Moleskine Giveaway reaches its final stop at Pinoycentric! So if you still haven't won this must-have notebook, join this fantastic contest now!

PRIZE:

Two readers will get to win one large, ruled Moleskine notebook each

HOW TO JOIN:

1. All you have to do is answer this question: "What makes you proud to be Pinoy?"
2. You can answer this question two ways:
a. Leave a comment in the Pinoycentric post here (you get 1 point in the raffle).
b. Answer on your blog with a link back to the Pinoycentric contest post (you get 2 points).
3. One Moleskine will be raffled off, for which Random.org will be used to choose the winner. Another Moleskine will be given to the best answer, to be determined by Pinoycentric administrators.

DEADLINE:

11.59PM, 15 December 2008

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This also serves as my entry to Pinoycentric's Moleskine Giveaway. My answer to the question:

Many things definitely make me proud to be Pinoy…To begin with, I am proud of Manny Pacquiao, who has recently proven that he is undoubtedly one of the greatest boxers in history. I am proud of our world-class performers such as Lea Salonga and Cecile Licad who have made waves in the global musical scene, demonstrating the excellence of Filipino artistry. I am proud of our doctors, nurses and medical professionals all over the world, caring for the sick with their healing hands. I am proud of our exquisite natural wonders, from the Chocolate Hills and the Hundred Islands to the Tubbataha Reef and the powder-white beaches of Boracay. I am proud of our country’s rich historical heritage as the first democratic republic in Asia. I could go on and on, ad infinitum, because the Philippines is a country of so many gems that make me extremely proud to be Pinoy!

Win Over $6,000 Worth of Computers from Techie Diva's HP Magic Giveaway

The HP Magic Giveaway is running in several blogs, one of which I've previously blogged about. Another blog is holding the spendid contest, Techie Diva. Check out the mechanics below!

PRIZE:

Hardware
- HP TouchSmart IQ816 PC
- HP HDX 18 series Premium Notebook PC
- HP MediaSmart Connect
- HP Pavilion dv4 series Entertainment Notebook PC (with Windows Live)
- HP Mini 1000 (with XP)

Accessories
- HP Photosmart C6380 Wireless AIO (printer)
- HP 564 Photo Value Pak

Software
- Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate/Home Premium or Microsoft Windows XP pre-installed on all units (Mini 1000 runs XP)
- Microsoft Office Home and Student Edition 2007 (Student-Teacher Edition) – 1 DVD with 3 licenses
- Microsoft Windows Live
- Corel VideoStudio X2

Entertainment
- Kung Fu Panda (2 widescreen DVDs; 1 widescreen Blu-ray disc)

HOW TO JOIN:

1. Write a short paragraph or bulletin on your personal blog, social profile, microblog, or favorite forum telling us what you would do with all those computers if you won the contest.
2. In your blog post, make sure you include the following: a link back to Techie Diva, a link back to the HP Magic Giveaway page and a short paragraph on why you deserve to win this prize and what you plan to do with it.
3. There are also ways for you to earn bonus entries; click here to see the full details.
4. Send your blog post entry to hpcontest@techiediva.com with the following:
a. Short paragraph mentioned above along with a link to your blog post entry.
b. Your email address, full name, phone number, and shipping address.

DEADLINE:

11.59PM EST, 11 December 2008

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This also serves as my entry to Techie Diva's HP Magic Giveaway. My answer to her question:

I'm about to launch a public relations consultancy firm that will give pro bono services to various charities and foundations. Having HP computers will be a helpful boost to jumpstart my advocacy in promoting note-worthy projects of organizations such as the Virlanie Foundation, which aims to shelter street children in Manila. I will also donate the extra computers to them, providing them with valuable tools in communicating with donors all over the world. Overall, the HP package will put to good use, supporting not just my noble cause but others' as well.

Win a Durex Play Vibration Ring Gift Pack

Are you ready to add some spice to your erotic life? FHM, the number one men's magazine in the Philippines, is giving away a Durex Play Vibrations Ring gift pack. The prize is supposed to provide "sensational vibrations" to you and your partner. Join now!

PRIZE:

Durex Play Vibrations Ring gift pack

HOW TO JOIN:

1. Take a photo of you and your middle finger flipping somebody.
2. Send your entry to FHM@summitmedia.com.ph.
3. The "most offensive kumag" will win the prize.

DEADLINE:

20 December 2008

For other freebies from FHM, click here.