I am and always have been a PC. Well, ever since I bought a PC Jr. in college to type up my term papers with a lot less aggravation and Wite-Out than my typewriter required. So when the nice folks at Microsoft asked me to host a Windows Twitter party for them, I said yes.
Let’s face it: The holidays are lovely and wonderful and magical and all that. But sometimes, they’re hard on parents, and it’s time we all fessed up and got together to share, share, that’s fair.
So, I’m hosting the Windows Moms Happy Holidaze Twitter Party this Wednesday, December 1st (Yeah, it’s almost December already) from 8-10 p.m.
Here’s the scoop:
Join me, MommaSaid.net’s Jen Singer (@JenSinger), and Microsoft’s Windows’ Lisa Worthington (@WinMommyLisa) for a fun Twitter Party for moms where we share the good, the bad and the crazy of parenting through the holidays. (Follow us on Twitter or my favorite, Hootsuite.)
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
8-10 pm ET
Follow @JenSinger and @WinMommyLisa
Use the hashtag #WindowsMoms
RSVP below so we can follow you, too. Here’s what you can win on Wednesday night:
- One (1) Grand Prize. A Toshiba Satellite t-215 Notebook Computer. Approximate Retail Value (ARV) $470.00.
- One (1) First Prize: An xBox 360 4GB console with Kinect sensor. Approximate Retail Value (ARV) $299.00.
- One (1) Second Prize: A Zune HD 16GB MP3 player. Approximate Retail Value (ARV) $199.00.
- Six (6) Third Prizes. A Flip Video MinoHD Camcorder. Approximate Retail Value (ARV) $199.00.
You can win BEFORE the party, too, by retweeting our tweets about the party on Monday and Tuesday. Here’s what Microsoft is giving away:
Daily Prizes:
- Monday: Zoo Tycoon PC Game, valued at $30
- Tuesday: Kinect Sports Game, valued at $50
The total Approximate Retail Value (ARV) of all prizes: $2,232.00
Whether your kids have had been angels or antsy in Santa’s lap, or you’ve had to keep your eye on your mother-in-law’s ceramic tchotchke — left at kid-level — all night, we’re going to share it and giggle through it.
HOLIDAY PHOTOS ON THE FLY: It’s all to celebrate Holiday Photos on the Fly. Windows and Southwest Air want to make your holidays easier by simplifying your holiday photos. For the first time, the whole family can get holiday photos taken, edited and shared at kiosks at Southwest Airlines gates in 26 airports across the U.S. Plus, there are kiosks in Bryant Park in New York City, and Skyline Park in Denver.
Here’s how Holiday Photos on the Fly works:
- Families will be able to take photos with Santa, or any one of several holiday backgrounds, and then Santa’s elves will use Windows Live to deliver a perfect family photo within moments – for free!
- And once you get where you’re going, you can go to www.freeholidayphotos.com to retrieve and share your photo online.
But wait! There’s more! Check out the Holiday Sweepstakes: Enter Microsoft’s sweepstakes for your chance to win cash and prizes. Could you use an extra $500 right about now? Or Southwest Airlines tickets for a romantic round-trip for two? Or a copy of Windows 7 software products? Enter the holiday sweepstakes at www.freeholidayphotos.com, where Windows and Southwest Airlines are offering you a chance to win great prizes daily. You can enter once every day, and winners will be selected each day. For more rules and more information about the holiday sweepstakes, go to www.freeholidayphotos.com.
Phew! See you at the Twitter Party!
The RSVPs are now closed, but you can still show up and win, so please join us at the party>
120 entries so far… you're next!
Mr. Linky is having troubles, so if you name doesn’t appear, please RSVP using the comments like this one. We just need your Twitter handle so we can follow you back.
RSVP @ChaoticKarma23 .. Looking forward to it! =)
I won’t be here until the 2nd hour of the party. We have kids church until 7:30pm CST. I’ll try to get there asap. I don’t see my RSVP so I’ll do that now too: Mimi @bigguysmama.
Thanks,
Mimi
@c2cmom RSVPing. See you then
Not seeing my comment so I’m repeating. Didn’t notice if the comments had to be moderated. Sorry. I’ll miss the first 45 minutes or so because we’ll be at kids church. I’m RSVPing as @bigguysmama. Thanks.
I RSVP’d and it didn’t show up. I tried again and linky said I already had…so, doing it here to be safe!
@sleatham1
@Lexiquin is excited about the party. I’m afraid I’ll be a little late, tho, because my daughter’s first basketball game of the season is on Wednesday night.
Tweet! http://twitter.com/#!/lexiquin/status/9120461493374976
@wanderingmn RSVPing please. Looks like fun!
Looks like a fun time. @born2boop
@chiisexy rsvping. Thank you
@beccasara
I’ll be there!
Mr. Linky is just kind of spinning
so in case my RSVP doesn’t show up, I’ll be there! @LMC502
Hi Jen.
I didn’t see my RSVP show up, so posting it here.
RSVP @jillyrh
Thanks!
I RSVP’d! but…it isnt showing
But I will be there!! Tweeting too!
@lifeonprint
It’s on my calendar! Mr Linky didn’t like me today – but I’m @RobynsWorld
@artzamy23
Thanks a bunch!
rsvping! looks like fun
I dont see my RSVP ALSO so in case it dont show up
RSVP @chrissiemz
Thank you !
Plan to attend. Sounds like a fabulous party!
@textiff
Do you have to be a ‘mom’ to get involved? I’ve fulfilled the role of ‘mother’ to my younger sister for the last 10 years.
I’ll RSVP just in case
twitter handle @PRationality
Thanks!
I am not seeing my RSVP show up. But I will be there with bells on! @manelook
I left my link on the linky but just in case I’m @simplyandreah
See you there!
Just in case the link didn’t work above… @SuzieTable
I am not in the states, but thanks anyway. My twitter is mkt39.
@2boysblue
Not sure if my link worked
@cestallion
Sounds amazing! what a great idea.
I’ll see you there!
@lilac_the_bunny
linky still wasn’t working
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@simply_ciara
Still isn’t working for me either..thanks for mentioning to comment down here! So excited about the party, following you both, and will be tweeting via @ciesla504 (Kimberly)
Put me in at @RanaAurora !
trying to RSVP
I am @mnpatty
thanks
Looking forward to the party! Hope this counts as my RSVP….
@oursomedayfam
My name didn’t appear, I’ll be there @ugottafriendnme
RSVP @laurissa_doll
RSVP @WendyNoel72
Sounds like it’s going to be a great party!
I am planning on attending, having trouble with the RSVP link!
@morriska372
RSVP @lifestooshort7
Thanks!!
I can’t wait!
I will B there @birdson777 thank YOU
Can’t wait!
(@fakeginger)
https://twitter.com/liberty_lover
I’m having trouble getting my comment or link to appear. But I love a party and plan on being there!
Linky not working..
@Onlybluemomma
I rsvp’d with only 42 names showing-It must take a while lol
@JoeyfromSC on twitter!
Sounds like a blast! tweet y’all there!!
I’ll be there!
@lovelimes
or, in the case of twitter jail…
@lovelimesinjail
I’ve tried to RSVP and it won’t let me
@Mortiqi
Mr.Linky is not working. I’ll be at the party tonight!!
@deepudin
@JanetandMaya I’ll be there!
Mined didn’t show up so here is my RSVP to be safe:
@Ma21cuteboy!
RSVP @Mystic_Sorrow
Hi, can’t wait! My rsvp isn’t showing but I’ll be there.
Barbara
@Goin2Carolina
Linky didn’t ask for my twitter id! So I’m RSVPing here: @hip2housewife!
@hrlivingwell rsvping also
I’ll be there!
Looking forward to the party
@gagafor2
I will be there
I am @Jentifa see ya soon.
I don’t see my RSVP either, so just in case…
@ruralmoms http://www.twitter.com/ruralmoms
So exciting! Thanks for the invite!
Hugs,
Barb
RSVP @donnak4
It sounds fun.
Trying to RSVP @jessicadigsbutt
@shopgurl
RSVP @swtthing3
Fun times!