Knowing that office holiday parties can lend themselves to highly amusing (or cringe-worthy!) conversations that many professional folks wish they could take back the next day, Embassy Suites Hotels is asking professionals to share their own most regrettable office holiday party gaffes for a chance to win a party do-over. Consumers can simply visit www.businessbalance.com/holidaycontest to enter, as well as view some fun, kitschy office holiday party tools (printable mistletoe, downloadable holiday-themed ornaments, and more!) In addition, site visitors will find valuable tips on how to navigate the tricky world of workplace social gatherings – for those companies who have scrapped this year’s office party, this is a great chance for professionals to bring the fun back to their teams. The winner with the best story will win an Office Holiday Party at Embassy Suites.

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The Creative Junkie
Prize: Shopping spree to Designs by Jessie
Who’s eligible open to anyone 18 and older
Contest ends: November 8, 2009

Fashion Pulse Daily
Prize: Thieves Racerback Empire Dress from Green is Black
Who’s eligible USA only, 18+
Contest ends: 9 November 2009 11:59pm est

3 boys and a dog
Shred Sled ($120.00 value!)
ends Monday Nov. 9th

Mom Start
25.00 Pre-paid visa
Ends November 9th (11/9)

Everything Up Close
LaLicious Trio Pack
Ends November 11th

Muse Reviews
Prize: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom/123 DVD duo
Who’s eligible USA
Contest ends: 11-12-09

Quirky Momma
Prize: Custom Card Design (and cards)
Who’s eligible USA
Contest ends: 11/12/09

The Art of Being Mom
Prize: Win a $25 Sam’s Club gift card!
Who’s eligible 18+ USA
Contest ends: 11-12-2009

The Art of Being Mom
Prize: Win a $25 Sam’s Club gift card!
Who’s eligible 18+ USA
Contest ends: 11-13-2009

Mint Green With Envy
Prize: Brandi Carlile “Give Up The Ghosts” Album
Who’s eligible 18+ US, CA
Contest ends: 11/13/09

Medicated Mama
Prize: $25 Babysprout.com Gift Certificate
Who’s eligible USA 18+
Contest ends: 11/14/09

LoveCharlesVintage
Prize: Vintage Military Jacket
Who’s eligible Worldwide
Contest ends: 11/14

This Mama Rocks
Prize: No Throw 2 Winners
Who’s eligible USA
Contest ends: November 14, 2009

Living Without Wheat
Prize: $25 gift Cert
Who’s eligible USA
Contest ends: 11/15/2009

NORMS Restaurants – The Blog
Prize: FREE Thanksgiving Dinner for a Party of 6
Who’s eligible USA
Contest ends: November 15, 2009

The Art of Being Mom
Prize: Win a Jellycat Winter Bear (ARV $18)!
Who’s eligible 18+ USA
Contest ends: 11-16-2009

Everything Up Close
Kwikset SmartCode Deadbolt of your choice
Ends November 16th

Mom Start
Things Remembered Photo Car globe
Ends November 16 (11/16)

Mom Start
Fisher Price Night Time and Day Time Diapers
Ends November 16 (11-16)

The Fabulous Won
Prize: Mega Brands Battle Stikers Tournament Set
Who’s eligible us 18+
Contest ends: 11/17

Audrey’s Give Aways
Prize: Pocket Mirror
Who’s eligible World
Contest ends: November 17, 2009

BuyBigTires
Prize: Super Mario Bros: Wii
Who’s eligible Worldwide
Contest ends: 11/18/2009

Mom On The Run
Prize: Michael Buble ‘Crazy Love’ CD
Who’s eligible USA, Canada
Contest ends: November 18, 2009

Cool Baby Kid
Prize: Retse Designs Tee (Winner’s Choice)
Who’s eligible USA
Contest ends: 11/19/09

The Succulent Wife
Prize: $50 Fashion Gift Certificate Giveaway with ShopitupChic.com
Who’s eligible USA
Contest ends: Nov 19, 2009

WPThemes.com
Prize: Free WooThemes
Who’s eligible Anybody
Contest ends: November 20, 2009

Audrey’s Give Aways
Prize: Scented Wreath $50
Who’s eligible World
Contest ends: November 20, 2009

Fun Family Tips
Prize: Xyron 150 Create-a-Sticker Sticker Maker
Who’s eligible USA
Contest ends: 11/21/2009

Cakeblast
Prize: Klutz Encyclopedia of Immaturity 1 AND 2 [3 Winners]
Who’s eligible USA, 18+
Contest ends: 11/22/2009

NORMS Restaurants
Prize: $60 NORMS gift cards
Who’s eligible ANYONE–but our restaurants are in SOCAL!
Contest ends: November 23, 2009

The Giveaway Diva
DermaScyne²($139)
Ends 11/23

Mom Start
Natural Whipped topping
Ends November 23 (11/23)

Mom Start
The Secret Saturdays DVD and Marvelous misadventures of FlapJack
ends November 23 (11/23)

Mom Start
Daisy Green Way Interactive Camper
Ends November 23 (11/23)

Mom Start
Dora The Explorer the Christmas Carol
Ends November 23 (11/23)

Mom Start
Klutz the Encyclopedia of Immaturity Volume 2
Ends November 23 (11/23)

Mom Start
Turkey Dinner Giveaway
Ends November 23 (11/23)

Mom Start
Ben 10 Wii Video Game
Ends November 23 (11/23)

Mom Start
Ban Dai Toy Set (Ben 10 and Kamen Rider)
ends November 23 (11/23)

Mom Start
Astro Boy Wii Video Game
Ends November 23 (11/23)

Mom Start
The Secret Saturdays Wii Video Game
Ends November 23 (11/23)

Mom Start
Unilever Gift Basket
Ends November 23 (11/23)

Mom Start
Chocolate Love Story
Ends November 23 (11/23)

Mom Start
Jakks Pacific Candy Bead Studio
Ends November 23 (11/23)

Signal Snowboards Outerwear Giveaway from EternalSnow
Prize: Signal Stripe Snowboard Jacket , Signal Radar Snowboard Pant , Signal Rocker Hoodie, Signal Rocker Tee-Shirt
Who’s eligible USA, Canada
Contest ends: 11/26/2009

VisitLasVegas Tweepstakes
Prize: luxurious trip for two to spend New Year’s in Las Vegas
Who’s eligible USA 21+ Void in NV
Contest ends: 12/3/09

FunnySpoon: The Cooking Site for Real Life
Prize: coupon for a free Farm Rich product
Who’s eligible USA, Canada
Contest ends: 12/31/2009

FunnySpoon: The Cooking Site for Real Life
Prize: “101 Things To Do With Meatballs” cookbook
Who’s eligible USA, Canada
Contest ends: 12/31/2009

YourFatChance.com
Prize: $40,000 in prizes
Who’s eligible Visit site for details
Contest ends: Feb. 2, 2010

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Join The Search – The Locator Sweepstakes

WeTV is giving away two airline tickets anywhere in the world (worth up to $5000), for a lucky winner to be reunited with a loved they haven’t had a chance to see. The contest runs until March 10, when the winner will be announced during the premiere episode of the The Locator Season 3.

You can enter the contest at WE tv’s Twitter feed (@WEtv), by retweeting our contest message and following Troy at @TheLocator.

See http://www.wetv.com/sweeps/join-the-search-the-locator.html for details.

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THE SEARCH FOR THE FUNNIEST VACATION STORY IS ON…

Enter at YourFatChance.com for a Chance to Win Vacations and Cash Prizes; Tickle the Hippo to Send Deserving Families on a Dream Getaway

Parsippany, NJ – November 4, 2009 — Ever catch a flight to the wrong country? Have a hotel give you a squeegee to clean your bathroom after every shower? See an airline have pizza and fried chicken delivered to a plane because they ran out of food? If you have a story, Endless Vacations Rentals (EVR) wants to hear them via the Laugh Out Loud Vacation Contest.

Building off the success of its first contest, Endless Vacation Rentals (EVR) is turning its focus to funny vacation stories and giving away more than $40,000 USD in prizes.

Running now through Feb. 2, 2010, just click on www.YourFatChance.com and tell that travel story that made you laugh, cry or cringe – the only requirement is that it must be funny (and not lewd). The winner will receive a one-week vacation rental stay, valued at up to $5,000 USD, through EVRentals.com, plus $5,000 USD in cash. Second and third place winners will also receive a one-week vacation and cash in the amount of $2,500 USD and $1,000 USD, respectively. Just by voting for the best story consumers will be entered to win one of six, one-week vacations and cash prizes valued at up to $5,000 USD. And while you are at it, go to www.YourFatChance.com or text “LOL” to 95495 to tickle the Hippo (YourFatChance.com’s mascot) and help Endless Vacation Rentals meet its goal of 100,000 tickles, sending two deserving families on a relaxing getaway.

Voting and tickling concludes on April 2, 2010. Winners will be announced the week of April 19, 2010. To enter a funny vacation story and view full contest rules, visit www.YourFatChance.com.

Ohio Bread Company “Family Secret Recipe Contest”

Klosterman Baking Company, a family-owned bakery headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, is launching the first annual “Family Secret Recipe Contest.” Throughout the month of November, consumers across the Midwest are encouraged to submit an original recipe, via Klosterman’s Facebook page, using any variety of Klosterman bread for a chance to win free Klosterman bread for a year. Three grand prize winners will be chosen and their original recipes will be featured on Klosterman’s web site, www.KlostermanBakery.com, www.Facebook.com/KlostermanBakingCompany and the company’s blog, A Slice of Life.

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Momma In Flip Flops2
Prize: one of 5, $100 Target or Sephora Gift Cards
Open: All
Deadline: 10/25/09

You the Designer
Prize: T-shirt Business Promotional Package
Who’s eligible Free shipping in USA only; for everyone else, shipping fees apply.
Contest ends: October 26, 2009

Muse Reviews
Prize: Eleven Collection shoes
Who’s eligible USA
Contest ends: 10-27-09

My Wee View
Outfit Additions – $50 Gift Certificate
Ends Oct 27

My Wee View
Puj – Go Sling
ends Oct 27

My WEe View
Corner Stork Baby Gifts $25 Gift Certificate
Ends Oct 27

My Wee View
Silly Billyz – Bib (winners choice)
Ends Oct 27

Momma In Flip Flops2
Prize: Blabla kids Doll
Open: USA
Deadline: 10/28/09

Momma In Flip Flops2
Prize: Diaper Cake
Open: USA
Deadline: 10/28/09

This Mama Rocks
Prize: Skin MD lotion
Who’s eligible USA
Contest ends: October 29, 2009

Andrew Marc
Prize: $1000 Shopping Spree
Who’s eligible US & Canadian Citizens
Contest ends: 10/30/2009

Salad For Breakfast
Prize: Two goodie bags worth over $110
Who’s eligible Worldwide
Contest ends: October 31, 2009

The Clan McLeod
Stonyfield Farms YoBaby Prize Pack & FREE meal coupons
ends November 1st at 10 PM EST
US Addresses Only

The Bragging Mommy
Prize: Kolcraft Wrangler g-edition Stroller
Who’s eligible US & Canada, 18+
Contest ends: Nov. 4

DivineCaroline
Prize: $250 gift card
Who’s eligible USA 18+
Contest ends: 11/13/2009

Eureka Love To Vacuum
Prize: Zuum by Eureka Central Vacuum System (includes installation and professional airbrushing job based on winner’s perference)
Who’s eligible Canada
Contest ends: November 15, 2009

Momma In Flip Flops2
Prize: GE Appliance
Open: USA
Deadline: 11/15

You the designer
Prize: Three skilled designers will receive 2000 Die-Cut business cards courtesy of UPrinting.com!
Who’s eligible USA and Canada
Contest ends: November 16, 2009

DivineCaroline
Prize: $500 T.J. Maxx gift card.
Who’s eligible USA 18+
Contest ends: 11/20/2009

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Friday is your last chance to win a Hawaiian vacation through Leslie Blodgett Perfume Diaries!
The contest to win a Hawaiian getaway ends this Friday, 10/23. If you haven’t already entered, please do so at http://tr.im/LBPDcontest! All you have to do is join the Leslie Blodgett Perfume Diaries fan page here and post a story with a solo photo on the wall… that’s it!

Win a trip to France – inspired by Man Shops Globe

In the spirit of the new show, Man Shops Globe, (which premiered on Sundance Channel a few weeks back), Sundance Channel is offering viewers a chance to win the ultimate Man Shops Globe holiday – an all expense paid adventure for two to France – inspired by the host of the show, Keith Johnson.

All you need to do to enter is tell Sundance Channel what your most treasured “found object” is, and you could be packing your bags for a trip to France.

Enter here: http://www.sundancechannel.com/man-shops-globe/sweepstakes/

One Grand Prize Winner will win an all expense paid adventure for two to France… inspired by Keith! He’ll recommend what to do and see, where to eat, and of course where to shop! Plus, two Runner Up prize winners will receive one of Keith’s most special found objects…courtesy of Anthropologie.

Man Shops Globe airs on Sundance Channel Wednesdays @10pm. For more info on the show and to see videos head to http://www.sundancechannel.com/man-shops-globe.