Win a great kitchen mat

Are you a mom who's on her feet at the kitchen counter for much of the day? Here's a Mother's Day giveaway. 
Cook, clean, create in pure comfort & style on WellnessMats new Bella anti-fatigue floor mat.  Featuring a lyrical, floral relief pattern, Bella performs like all WellnessMats: stain, spill, bacteria, heat and puncture resistant, edges will never curl or delaminate, 7-year warranty, and always 100% Made in the USA. Retail value: $120.
To Enter: email giveaway@charlotteobserver.com


Note: the winner will need to come to the Observer to claim the prize.

"Miracle Skin transformer"

MIRACLE SKIN TRANSFORMER SPF20 BODY, By Sarah McNamra — a high performance treatment body enhancer with SPF20. Transform the appearance of arms, legs and décolleté.

Email giveaway@charlotteobserver.com  and tell us why you should win. Deadline 5 p.m.

NOTE: ALL PRIZES BELOW HAVE BEEN GIVEN AWAY

The Daily Giveaway is on vacation

Hi There: All the items in previous postings have been given away. We'll post new ones on the home page every now and then.
Roland Wilkerson

Electric Snow Thrower!

The lightweight, powerful Snow Joe Plus electric snow thrower is perfect for clearing off light snowfall on sidewalks, porches and decks. The instant electric power on the model means it will be ready whenever snow hits. Here are a few more details:

Snow Joe Plus - A reliable, no-gas solution for unpredictable winter weather, the Snow Joe Plus cuts a path of snow 12 inches wide x four inches deep in one sweep. Its lightweight 12.5 lb. design and shovel-like appearance features an adjustable handle and back-saving curve that takes the strain out of shoveling. The Snow Joe Plus launches snow up to 20 feet, moving up to 300 pounds of snow per minute. Retail price is $99.99.

Send a short pitch on why you want the prize to giveaway@charlotteobserver.com. Deadline is 3 pm today.  The name of winner will be published. This item will be shipped to the winner.

Studio Series Microsoft wireless mouse

Express yourself with a Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 3500 Studio Series – Artist Edition. Show off your personal style by sporting a mouse designed by artist Matt W. Moore. This is a piece of art that works. Retail value is $29.99.

• BlueTrack Technology – Take advantage of BlueTrack Technology, which combines the power of optical with the precision of laser for remarkable tracking on virtually any surface.
• Plug-And-Go Nano Transceiver – Leave the Nano Transceiver plugged in when you're on the go, or stow it in the mouse.
• 8-Month Battery Life – Use your mouse for up to eight months without having to change batteries. Battery status indicator tells you when battery power is low.
• On/Off Switch –Conserve battery power by turning off your mouse when not in use.
• Comfortable in Either Hand - Use your mouse with your left or right hand. Ambidextrous design makes it comfortable either way.

Send a short pitch on why you want the prize to giveaway@charlotteobserver.com. Deadline is 8 p.m. Saturday night. Include name, mailing address and phone number. The name of winner will be published. Large items will have to be picked up at the Observer.

Christmas Grab Bag

No, you won't get Santa's bag full of toys, but you'll get the best of holiday knick knacks that we have received in the newsroom at The Charlotte Observer. What's in it? It is a surprise.

Send a short pitch on why you want the prize to giveaway@charlotteobserver.com. Deadline is 11 tonight. Include name, mailing address and phone number. The name of winner will be published. Large items will have to be picked up at the Observer.

The Original Reverse Charades

Reverse Charades is a hilarious twist on the classic game of charades. Instead of one person acting out a clue for a team to guess, in Reverse Charades, a team acts out clues for one person to guess. The goal is to guess as many words as possible in 60 seconds. It’s a fast-paced, fiercely fun team completion that’s an absolute riot for families, work teams, school groups, and party-goers. Retail is $23.99.

Send a short pitch on why you want the prize to giveaway@charlotteobserver.com. Deadline is 11 tonight. Include name, mailing address and phone number. The name of winner will be published. Large items will have to be picked up at the Observer.