/* — GLOBAL THEME: OPAL APPLE (GOLD/GREEN) — */
:root {
–primary: #F2994A; /* Opal Orange/Gold */
–secondary: #27AE60; /* Fresh Leaf Green */
–accent: #d35400; /* Deep Holiday Orange/Red */
–dark: #2c3e50; /* Dark Slate */
–light: #fef9e7; /* Very Light Yellow/Cream */
–text: #333333;
–border: #e2e8f0;
}

body { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; background: #fff; font-family: ‘Helvetica Neue’, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; }

/* CONTAINER */
.lp-container {
max-width: 800px;
margin: 0 auto;
padding: 0 20px 60px 20px;
color: var(–text);
line-height: 1.8;
font-size: 19px;
}

/* TYPOGRAPHY */
h1 {
font-family: ‘Helvetica Neue’, sans-serif;
font-size: 2.5rem;
font-weight: 800;
color: var(–primary);
line-height: 1.1;
margin-top: 40px;
margin-bottom: 10px;
letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.meta {
font-size: 0.85rem;
color: #7f8c8d;
text-transform: uppercase;
letter-spacing: 1px;
margin-bottom: 40px;
border-bottom: 1px solid var(–border);
padding-bottom: 20px;
font-weight: 600;
}

h2 {
font-size: 1.8rem;
color: var(–secondary);
margin-top: 50px;
border-left: 5px solid var(–primary);
padding-left: 15px;
}

p { margin-bottom: 25px; }

/* CALLOUTS */
.highlight-box {
background: var(–light);
border: 1px solid var(–primary);
padding: 25px;
border-radius: 8px;
color: #555;
font-style: italic;
font-size: 0.95em;
margin: 30px 0;
border-left: 6px solid var(–primary);
}

ul { margin-bottom: 30px; }
li { margin-bottom: 12px; }

/* IMAGE PLACEHOLDER */
.featured-image {
width: 100%; height: auto;
border-radius: 15px;
box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
margin-bottom: 40px;
}

/* AD SLOT STYLING */
.ad-slot {
background: #f9f9f9;
border: 1px solid #ddd;
text-align: center;
padding: 20px;
margin: 40px 0;
}

.button-ad-slot {
margin: 20px 0;
padding: 10px;
background: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
border-radius: 10px;
text-align: center;
}

/* — SWEEPSTAKES SECTION — */
#sweeps-wrapper {
margin-top: 80px;
background: #fff;
border-radius: 20px;
box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
border: 1px solid var(–border);
overflow: hidden;
position: relative;
text-align: center;
scroll-margin-top: 40px;
}

.sweeps-header {
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F2994A 0%, #F2C94C 100%); /* Gold Gradient */
padding: 40px 20px;
color: white;
}

.sweeps-header h3 { margin: 0; font-size: 32px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; text-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.2); }
.sweeps-header p { margin: 10px 0 0 0; opacity: 1; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 500; }

.sweeps-body { padding: 40px 20px; background-color: #fcfcfc; }

/* PRIZES */
.prize-grid {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: 1fr;
gap: 15px;
text-align: left;
background: white;
padding: 20px;
border-radius: 8px;
border: 1px solid var(–border);
max-width: 500px;
margin: 0 auto 30px auto;
}
.prize-row { display: flex; align-items: center; font-weight: 600; color: var(–dark); font-size: 18px; }
.icon { margin-right: 12px; font-size: 24px; }
.val { color: var(–secondary); font-weight: 800; margin-right: 5px; }

/* TIMER */
#countdown {
display: flex;
justify-content: center;
gap: 15px;
margin: 30px 0;
}
.time-box {
background: var(–dark);
color: #F2C94C;
padding: 15px;
border-radius: 10px;
min-width: 70px;
}
.time-num { font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1; display: block; }
.time-lbl { font-size: 12px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 5px; color: white; }

/* BUTTON */
.enter-btn {
display: inline-block;
background: var(–secondary); /* Green Button */
color: white;
font-size: 24px;
font-weight: 900;
text-decoration: none;
padding: 25px 50px;
border-radius: 50px;
box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(39, 174, 96, 0.4);
transition: transform 0.2s, background 0.2s;
text-transform: uppercase;
animation: pulse 2s infinite;
width: 80%;
max-width: 400px;
}
.enter-btn:hover { transform: scale(1.05); background: #219150; }

@keyframes pulse {
0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(39, 174, 96, 0.7); }
70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 15px rgba(39, 174, 96, 0); }
100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(39, 174, 96, 0); }
}

.legal-footer {
font-size: 11px;
color: #94a3b8;
margin-top: 40px;
line-height: 1.5;
text-align: left;
padding: 20px;
background: #fff;
border-top: 1px solid var(–border);
}

/* — OVERLAY & INTERACTION — */
#overlay {
position: fixed; top:0; left:0; width:100%; height:100%;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F2994A 0%, #F2C94C 100%);
z-index: 9999;
display: flex;
align-items: center;
justify-content: center;
backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}
.overlay-content {
background: white;
padding: 40px;
border-radius: 12px;
text-align: center;
max-width: 500px;
width: 90%;
box-shadow: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}
#start-btn {
background: var(–secondary);
color: white;
border: none;
padding: 20px 40px;
font-size: 22px;
font-weight: 900;
border-radius: 50px;
cursor: pointer;
margin-top: 20px;
width: 100%;
text-transform: uppercase;
transition: transform 0.2s;
box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}
#start-btn:hover { transform: scale(1.02); }

/* TOAST POPUP */
#toast {
position: fixed;
top: 50%; /* MIDDLE OF SCREEN */
left: 50%;
transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
background: white;
border: 4px solid var(–primary);
padding: 30px 50px;
border-radius: 15px;
box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
font-weight: 800;
color: var(–dark);
font-size: 28px;
z-index: 9998;
display: none;
text-align: center;
width: 80%;
max-width: 400px;
}

canvas { position: fixed; top:0; left:0; width:100%; height:100%; pointer-events:none; z-index:9990; display:none; }

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Win A $500 Instacart Gift Card: Making Holiday Grocery Runs Sweeter

By Freebie Mom · Updated December 16, 2025 · Giveaways · Groceries

The holidays are officially here, and if you are anything like me, your grocery bill is starting to look a little scary. Between the family feasts, the cookie exchanges, and the endless snacking, our carts are fuller than ever.

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