Yes, you read it right. I’m giving away prime top spot on my blog for a 125×125 ad space to celebrate 1 year since I wrote my first paid post on Maria Finds. Additionally, I’m also giving away two link spots on my”Scratchback Top Spot” which is also prominently placed on my farbar.

the rules are simple:

1. I am launching this raffle promo tomorrow, February 15th [the exact date I wrote my first paid post] and the chance to enter the promo will run from 12:01 AM EST Feb 15, 2008 to 11:59 PM EST March 15, 2008.

2. At the end of date, three [3] winners will be chosen for the 125×125 ad spot and two [2] winners will be chosen for the link spot. Winners will be chosen at random and I’ll post the winners between March 16th and March 21st.

3. Each of the 125×125 advertiser will have a successive 1-month run on Maria Finds. The two link spot winners will have their link on my Scratchback Top Spot until they get bumped off.

How to enter:

1. Post a comment to any of my post from today until March 15th. Qualified comments receive one entry. If you have more than one comment, the number of comments you have will correspond to the number of entries you’ll get. Please make sure you leave me a way to contact you at the end of the promo in case you win.

In the interest of clean play and censorship, blogs with too much violence, hatred, porn or excessive foul language will be disqualified. Blogs that are clearly made for affiliate programs, tries to scams or spam readers will also be disqualified. Oh, one last thing, it’s my blog so I get to have the last say.




  1.   Louie

    What can I say, Congratulations on your first paid post anniversary. :) Goodluck on your contest and thanks for dropping a card.

    Maria says: Thanks! I liked reading your post entries too! =)

  2.   noelevz

    Cool contest, girl! Happy Anniversary in blogging! :)

    Maria says: Thanks! When I started I never thought somebody would actually be interested enough to pay me let alone read anything I wrote LOL Just giving back something for being able to have the opportunity to pursue the things I love to do =)

  3.   Daisy

    happy anniversary! :)

    what a brilliant idea! so, does this qualify as an entry na? hehe

    Maria says: ha ha of course!

  4.   Mommie

    Count me in and congrats!

    Mommie
    http://www.mommieshome.net

  5.   Kim

    Congrats on your anniversary! I would love to be entered into your contest!

  6.   Nissa

    What a cool contest! Who couldn’t use more advertising?! Especially rarely read blogs like mine!

    Maria says: thanks! BTW, I like your template lol probably because it’s pink! teehee and your handmade ballerina hair clip holders are soo cute!

  7.   VANS

    happy anniversary for blogging! count me in the contest :P

    http://inmyinnocence.blogspot.com

  8.   roel

    Wow, its always nice to see a fellow Filipino blog with such great content. An inspiration for a newbie like me. How I wish I could that same contest 11 months from now – to celebrate my first year of blogging. :-)

    Maria says: Thanks! And good luck with your blogging! I’m just writing about the things I care about and it’s a great bonus that I make money on the side too. cheers!

  9.   Rohit

    Hi there, Good Contest… Pls consider my blog!

    Maria says: I certainly will =)

  10.   fenn

    I am in love with your template, did you design it yourself? It’s just super awesome. I’d love some tips if you don’t mind sharing. ;) I find WP so hard to work with, perhaps blogger has spoiled me..sigh. Congrats on your 1st anniversary for paid posts and I am dying to visit your country one day….tis always been a dream of mine. :)

    Thanks! Yes, I hopr you get to visit the Philippines, if you get tired of one island, there’s a thousand more to choose frome. I emailed you on gmail =)

  11.   Pink Lemonade Liz

    Hi There!

    I’m always “a day late and a dollar short”… I just found out about your contest. An ad on your blog is a pretty great prize – sign me up for the contest!

    Oh, and thanks for the blurb several weeks ago – I was sick when you posted it and never got a chance to thank you! BTW: We’ve upgraded to “Whole Foods” brand “Hamburger Helper” (there’s no trans-fats!)… LOL!!

    Maria says: You’re welcome. How could you burst my bubble more! Whole Foods indeed! =)

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