This guest post from Werner Rogers

There’s nothing worse than moving to a new town where you don’t know a soul and that’s exactly what happened to me a few months ago. I was promoted at work which was great but they asked me to move to the middle of nowhere Texas which was…less great. I’ve been adjusting slowly but surely but it is really tough being here when I had such a great life back in New York. I spent a lot of time getting my hew house the way I wanted it and I went to http://www.wildbluedeals.com/satellite-internet/oklahoma/k/kingston/ when I first moved in to make sure I could get internet. I actually live in Oklahoma so there’s something to be said for how nice the people are here! I’ve met a few friends at work and I’m trying to stay positive but I tell you one thing, I may have to make a monthly shopping trip back to New York to stock up on clothes since it’s slim pickings when I’m here!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of ampm for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Okay you may be wondering why a person who lives in Las Vegas would enter a fantastic contest to visit Las Vegas through the ampm “Too Much Good Stuff” Giveaway. The reason is very simple, even if I don’t win the grand prize, they are still giving away tons of really cool “Periodic Sweepstakes prizes.”

Who wouldn’t take an Apple iPod Nano, or Apple iPod Touch, or Apple iPad, or even an Apple MacBook Air?!

However, there’s only one way YOU can enter to win and that’s by clicking on this Too Much Good Stuff. It takes you to Facebook, and definitely remember to:

o  “Like” the ampm contest
o  On the left choose the Too Much Good Stuff Giveaway link.

You’ll then be taken to your chosen to roll the dice (in this case hit the slot machine – which btw has really cool, real life like sounds so turn your speakers on) and see what instant win you receive. Here’s a picture of what my “pull” got me:

And, in case you’re wondering if I’m pulling your leg (no pun intended), every time we’ve crossed Hoover Dam on our way to Arizona, there’s a great ampm just inside the Boulder City line (it’s on your right). We always stop and get gas (their prices are really reasonable, don’t wait until you have to get gas in some small town in Arizona… yikes!), and we always help ourselves to their snacks and the ampm Thirst Oasis (it’s a long drive, trust me stock up) with their bevy of drink and real food selections!

So not only do you get a chance to come to Vegas on someone else’s “dime,” but also a chance to win periodic gifts (I’m hoping for the Air), and fill up yourself and the family and your car for that matter.

Don’t wait, enter the ampm giveaway today!

I know you might think that’s an odd title for this post, but I believe you’ll change your mind when you read what I received today – how buying made in America can truly change this country. I’m a regular on Ken’s mailing list, and while he also included market analysis and advice, he generally adds input of his own. This time it’s about the simple process of how spending just a fraction of $1 (18 cents to be exact) a day on American-made products would do incredible things for our unemployment rate.

So as you read, consider what 18 cents multiplied numerous times over (like your entire purchase is Made in America) could do to put millions back to work. Read on! (more…)