***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!***
And this week’s lucky winner is Amy (who says she has an “unhealthy addiction to my iPhone, between email, Facebook, Pinterest etc. but I put it away for family time.”) Congrats!
Whether it’s googling around for a tutorial, answering comments on the go, or making a list of project materials on our phone, gadgets have definitely wormed their way into our DIY routine. So we thought one of you might enjoy being hooked up with over $700 worth of Microsoft’s newest Windows devices – a Surface RT and a Windows Phone. The Surface is like a tablet, laptop, and e-reader in one – and has fun features like a kickstand for watching movies and a spill-proof keyboard for, well, when your toddler watches movies. And the Windows Phone is equally kid-friendly since it allows you create a dedicated “Kid’s Corner” so they can play without accidentally deleting all of your emails.
- PRIZE: A Microsoft Surface RT with Touch Cover and a Windows Phone (a Nokia Lumia 920 for AT&T customers, a Windows Phone 8X by HTC for others)
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “WINDOWS ME” and tell us…
- BONUS QUESTION: … what’s the most invaluable thing that your computer, tablet, or phone does for you? Is it the ability to check your email on the go? Do you love packing your tablet or e-reader on vacation instead of lugging a stack of books? Or would you be lost without access to Facebook?
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
- PRIZE SHIPS: We always beg every vendor to ship internationally but some companies are not legally able to vend things beyond specific areas (more on that here). This giveaway is open to the United States.
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, May 8th or at 10,000 entries (whichever comes first)
- USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winners will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday as an update to this post. That’s right, come right back here on Thursday for the announcement of our winners. Good luck…
- ***COMMENT ISSUES? If you’re trying to enter but keep getting a “duplicate comment” warning, click here to see how to solve it!
Note: We aren’t paid or perked for hosting these giveaways, we just do ‘em to thank you awesome folks for stopping in. See our Giveaway FAQ page for more info. Pics courtesy of Microsoft.
Jessica L says
Windows me!! I love the size of a tablet and not having to lug a huge computer around!
Heidi says
WINDOWS ME!
I love having a library of entertainment, books, games and puzzles at my little daughters fingertips- especially when we’re traveling!!
Ashley @ Any Lovely Thing says
WINDOWS ME!
I am addicted to my smartphone. It’s sick, really. But I love being a finger swipe away from connecting with my best friends and family.
Congrats on the new place!!
xo,
Ashley
Melissa says
WINDOWS ME!
I actually use my phone for work quite a bit too & I’d be pretty lost if I wasn’t able to take phone calls & access the internet for our construction office.
Laura says
WINDOWS ME! It’s the ability to capture a quick picture or video, entertain my girls (almost 4 & 2) or show off their pictures when they aren’t around!
Theresa T. says
Windows me!!!! I love everything about having a smartphone…..taking pictures, maps, looking up random things I really don’t need to know, the Pinterest app to kill time:)
Emma says
WINDOWS ME please ;)
Being able to stay in touch with the outside world with one hand whilst the other arm is pinned down by a nursing (and occasionally napping) baby!
JennyA says
Windows me!
Um, all of the above? I used to be the one that traveled with a 250-lb carry-on, what with the laptop, books, etc., etc., etc. I lug around.
Lauren says
WINDOWS ME! I love having access to maps anywhere I go, since I have a terrible sense of direction.
Christina says
Windows Me! My calender….my brain is gone, so I refer to it constantly. In fact, in the event of a house fire, the family is out first and then the electronics – even before the photo albums.
Elizabeth says
WINDOWS ME!
I love using my tablet for educational apps to work with my students!
Ellen says
WINDOWS ME. The most invauable thing about all of my gadgets is my pictures- both taking them and storing them.
angie says
Windows Me!
kelsey says
WINDOWS ME!!! I love the e-reader feature. I’ve got a library full of books to choose from right in my purse.
Ron Bouchard says
WINDOWS ME! The most valuable thing I use my tablet and phone for is to check out the deals at Home Depot! And pay bills, but that’s not very exciting!
Kristina says
WINDOWS ME! Wifi – bc it allows me to work on my Etsy shop from anywhere in the house.
Nicole Malcolm says
WINDOWS ME! I don’t have a smart phone or tablet…I know…how have I been able to function without them, ha!
Trina says
WINDOWS ME
I love, love, love my tablet so that I can take all my books on vacation in one little device, instead of the backpack that I’d load up with physical books!
Michelle says
WINDOWS ME! My best use of my phone is being able to look up the answers to the 5000 random questions my oh-so-curious 3 year old daughter asks every day!
Corrie says
Windows me! I love how I can organize my schedule from any location as well as stay connected!
Erin Kloosterman says
WINDOWS ME! I have been dying to try the new fresh paint app for the Windows Tablet! It looks so cool and would revolutionize my crafting!
Amy says
Windows me!
The kiddos and I love watching movies!
MacKenzie says
WINDOWS ME. Instagram. I love me some instagram.
Suzanne T says
WINDOWS ME! I love the ability to do just about everything on the go thanks to all the modern technology!
Ash Met says
Windows Me! texting…saves me from my phone conversation phobia for sure!
Heather H says
WINDOWS ME!! I would be lost without being able to check internet on the go! (side note, loved the Seattle Sounders FC logo on the phone photo you used for this post…checking schedules and scores is a bonus too!)
Ashley says
WINDOWS ME!
My iphone allows me to instantly search the internet to prove my husband wrong whenever we get into disagreements about something silly (like, is Clint Eastwood still alive?). That’s worth its weight in gold. :-)
Elizabeth says
WINDOWS ME!
I must have e-books.
Nina says
Windows me! For checking my blogs, always YHL first!
Lara S. says
WINDOWS ME!
BethD says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to look things up on-the-go. How did we ever life without our smart phones!?
jess hogue says
WINDOWS ME!!!
ummm, i am glad for the ability to search the interwebs and read up on all my fave blogs. ;-)
Courtney says
Windows me!!!
My phone. The awesome camera keeps me from lugging around a big camera and gives me the ability to catch my kids being cute anywhere and everywhere all day long. With pictures good enough quality to frame :)
Tiffany says
WINDOWS ME!
My tablet takes care of 90% of my computing, from checking emails to visiting YHL!
Mel H. says
WINDOWS ME! I don’t have a smartphone or a tablet – I’m kind of behind the times – BUT, I’d love to have the ability to check my online calendar. It would change my world.
Devin says
Windows me! Followings blogs and using mine to cook from in the kitchen.
Alicia M says
WINDOWS ME!!! PLEASE!!!
Melissa says
Windows me! I’d be lost without google everywhere I go.
carol says
WINDOWS ME!
The most invaluable thing my computer does for me is help me meal plan and keep on top of scheduling with my husband!
johanna moore says
WINDOWS ME!! NOT SURE I’D BE ABLE TO FUNCTION IF I COULDN’T STAY CONNECTED TO THE OUTSIDE WORLD NO MATTER WHERE I AM!
Jeannine says
Windows Me!! Email would not be checked as often as well as my favorite blogs!!
Lucas S. says
Windows Me!
I can’t live without my email so having it on my phone is the nicest part of having a smart phone!
Lisa C says
WINDOWS ME: the most invaluable thing that my phone does is keep me connected to friends and family…I’m always able to send a quick text, make a call, or check out FB posts to keep in touch!
Melissa B says
Windows me! I love being able to check email on the go, how did I ever live without it!
Ronda says
WINDOWS ME!
Skype and Facetime are important to me so that my kids can see family even though we live far away!
Brandi Stallings says
Windows Me! being able to snap a photo whenever I need to.
Haley says
WINDOWS ME!
I love being able to check my email when I’m out and about for the day. It’s nice to not have to go to the library any time I need to check it while I’m in class for the day.
Ana says
WINDOS ME! I love being able to read literally everywhere. I’m addicted to my Kindle app!
Ana says
and by windos, i clearly mean Windows haha.
Suzanne says
windows me. email!
Lucia Mata says
WINDOWS ME!
I love being able to take pictures all the time and check email on my phone :)