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Merry Christmas From 5 Minutes for Mom and Skype

Christmas can be difficult if you’re away from your family and friends.

My husband’s entire family lives in Italy and while he misses them everyday of the year, holidays sting more.

But earlier this year, Rob’s parents finally got Internet access at their home and the first thing his brother did was set up a webcam and Skype for them.

For Nonno and Nonna, seeing and hearing their little granddaughters through the computer is priceless.

Every Saturday morning, we call Italy computer to computer through Skype. Julia loves to show off her toys to her little cousin Emily and say “Ciao” to all her aunts and uncles. It means so much to us that Julia can still be seeing her family in Italy every week and really knowing who they are. She constantly talks about Nonno and Nonna and her memories of being there on their farm stay fresher when she can see and talk to them regularly.

Skype is bringing families together and they want to help you stay connected with friends and family over the holidays.

So as a special holiday hardware giveaway, two of you will receive a Skype Certified Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000 webcam.

If you’d like to win one of these two Skype Certified Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000 webcams leave us a comment and tell us if you have ever used Skype before and if you win the webcam, who you’ll call first.

The folks at Skype sent us a webcam to test out, and my 3 year old Julia recorded a special message for you…

Remember… if you’ve signed up for our newsletter, subscribe to our RSS feed or have our button on your site, you qualify for additional entries. Also, if you tweet or spread the word via facebook, your blog, etc., just leave additional comments letting us know and you will have additional entries. (Your comments are your entries.)

This giveaway is open for entry from Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008 through Friday January 9th, 2009. The winners will be announced on Saturday January 10rd, 2009. This giveaway is open to both US and Canadian shipping addresses.

Please see our site’s Terms and Conditions of Use for a complete list of our Contest and Giveaway Rules. This promotion is void where prohibited.


About Susan

Susan is co-founder of 5 Minutes For Mom.Along with her twin sister Janice and their mother Joan, Susan also owns two online toy stores where they love to help other moms find the perfect gift like a Pedal Car or a Rocking Horse for their children to treasure forever.Susan has two sweet little girls and is constantly in awe of her luck in life.

639 Comments

  • 601
    Zoey
    January 9, 2009 | Permalink |

    I subscribe.

  • 602
    Jaylee
    January 9, 2009 | Permalink |

    I have used Skype before, but not for a while. I should try it again, now that I have upgraded my computer. The first person I would call is my Mom, and after that, friends in France!

  • 603
    Becky Grady
    January 9, 2009 | Permalink |

    I haven’t used Skype, but my son uses it all the time. I would love to talk to my brother’s family over web cam. He has 5 kids and lives 1,000 miles away from me, so I don’t get to see them often.

  • 604
    Maja
    January 9, 2009 | Permalink |

    Yes, I use Skype. I would call my mom in Croatia and my friend in London.

  • 605
    Maja
    January 9, 2009 | Permalink |

    subscriber

  • 606
    Jessica
    January 9, 2009 | Permalink |

    subscriber

  • 607
    Jocelyn C.
    January 9, 2009 | Permalink |

    Haven’t used it yet – I would call my step-grandmother in FL. She has not been well enough to travel to meet my 8 month old son.

  • 608
    A Casson
    January 9, 2009 | Permalink |

    I have Never used Skype before but if I win I’d call my niece probably she loves talking to me(all day on the phone):)

  • 609
    Connie S
    January 9, 2009 | Permalink |

    Heck, I’m too old to know what Skype is – so, I would call my son to give assistance!

  • 610
    January 9, 2009 | Permalink |

    I have never used Skype. I am sort of a Luddite when it comes to computers, so I guess I’d need help if I win this. I’d call up Grandpa Bob in Wisconsin. We don’t see him all that much!

  • 611
    January 9, 2009 | Permalink |

    Thanks for the awesome giveaway! I have never used skype before, and should i win, the first person that i would try to call with skype would be my sister in Germany.

  • 612
    Terri B
    January 9, 2009 | Permalink |

    Yes! We use Skype all the time. My brother just moved to Australia a few months ago. I am so grateful that I can still talk to him without going broke with long distance bills. Plus, it’s amazing to be able to SEE him on the computer… just like on the Jetson’s.
    Thanks.

  • 613
    Carla
    January 9, 2009 | Permalink |

    I would try to connect with my friends that are in iraq now because when I try to speak with them on yahoo it always crashes :(

  • 614
    ruksana
    January 9, 2009 | Permalink |

    Skype is the best , very affordable crystal clear

  • 615
    January 9, 2009 | Permalink |

    I’ve heard of it but have never used it.

  • 616
    January 9, 2009 | Permalink |

    I subscribe to your feed

  • 617
    January 9, 2009 | Permalink |

    I subscribe to the newsletter

  • 618
    January 9, 2009 | Permalink |

    I have your button

  • 619
    Marcy Strahan
    January 9, 2009 | Permalink |

    I’ve never used skype but I would call my parents & friends!
    zestywonderland@gmail.com

  • 620
    Marcy Strahan
    January 9, 2009 | Permalink |

    I’m already a subscriber!

    zestywonderland@gmail.com

  • 621
    Renee We
    January 9, 2009 | Permalink |

    I have never used Skype however I’d call my parents who gave us computers this past Christmas. metu18[AT]hotmail{DOT}com

  • 622
    SharonC
    January 9, 2009 | Permalink |

    I have discovered SKYPE this last year since I have 2 children and a grandchild who live out of state. The first person I will call if I win will be my granddaughter.

  • 623
    Helen
    January 9, 2009 | Permalink |

    I’ve never tried Skype before but would love to! I’d call my sister who lives in another state.

  • 624
    Catherine KingChuparkoff
    January 9, 2009 | Permalink |

    I think this would be fantastic for Grandmas morale in between visits to the grandkids.

  • 625
    Tracey P
    January 9, 2009 | Permalink |

    I haven’t ever used a Skype but would use it to call my parents. Thanks.

    traceys[at]suddenlink[dot]net

  • 626
    melissa
    January 9, 2009 | Permalink |

    I use skype everyday to talk to my husband who is currently working in africa..so it is hard but i still can see and hear him kiss me goodnight and say i love you..it helps alot!!

  • 627
    Veronica Garrett
    January 9, 2009 | Permalink |

    I haven’t used Skype before. I would call my sisters in the West Indies.

  • 628
    Ann
    January 9, 2009 | Permalink |

    I have never used Skype before but a friend of mine has and it is amazing. The first person I would call would be my childhood sweetheart. After 20+ years we made contact again through Facebook, we have sent pictures and talked for hours but having a webcam would just be awesome. He has a cheapy so I have seen him through black grainy black and white, I would love to blow his world and show him my pretty face.

    Thank you

  • 629
    Evelyn
    January 9, 2009 | Permalink |

    I have never used Skype but have heard so much about it. It sounds wonderful! I would connect with my relatives in Japan. Thanks for the fun giveaways.

  • 630
    brad
    January 9, 2009 | Permalink |

    yep, used skype a few times. i’d talk to a friend across the pond in England.

  • 631
    Erika Taylor
    January 10, 2009 | Permalink |

    I use skype and love it

  • 632
    kathy yohanna
    January 10, 2009 | Permalink |

    I used skype when my son lived in Australia. If I win the webcam, I will call my sister in New York.

  • 633
    Al
    January 10, 2009 | Permalink |

    I have never used Skype. Looks very nice. I would try to contact my friend who is traveling around the USA.

  • 634
    Marie N
    January 10, 2009 | Permalink |

    Would love to have this to be able to talk with and see my granddaughter in San Antonio.

  • 635
    Marie N
    January 10, 2009 | Permalink |

    I’m a subscriber.

  • 636
    Trish Gannon
    January 10, 2009 | Permalink |

    I have never used Skype. I’d call my siser.

  • 637
    Anikka
    January 10, 2009 | Permalink |

    i haven’t every skyped but have heard great things about it. I’d call my best friend from high school first. I have seen or talked to her in years even though we email every now and then.

  • 638
    Anikka
    January 10, 2009 | Permalink |

    i subscribe to your feed

  • 639
    Anikka
    January 10, 2009 | Permalink |

    i subscribe to your newsletter

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