The Budget Fashionista

What: The “Swim with Amanda Beard� Sweepstakes, sponsored by Speedo

The Lowdown: Yes, we know the word Speedo (or “bathing suit� for that matter) strikes fear in many of us, especially this time of year, however -- here’s a chance to win a private, one-hour swim lesson from the seven time Olympic medalist and swimwear model. Okay, “swimwear model� strikes fear in us, too, but we need to move on. The prize package includes round-trip airfare for two to Los Angeles, a three-day, two-night hotel stay, a $500 Visa gift card, a Speedo gift bag, autographed memorabilia, and the aforementioned swim lesson.

Enter: Click here to enter, and for official rules. The sweepstakes runs through Jan. 16.

~Angela