Simplify My Life Sweepstakes

December 29, 2009 on 11:02 am | In contest | 73 Comments

Dara Torres

Thanks to a tweet by Robyn of Robyn’s Online World, I became aware of a sweepstakes sponsored by HP, Dara Torres, and Mombloggersclub that could really make my life so much simpler. It’s called the Simplify My Life Sweepstakes and the prize is an HP Mini with Windows® 7 Home Premium. All you need to do to enter is tell how an HP mini would simplify your life. Well, that sounded easy enough, so I figured I’d give it a shot. So here is how an HP mini would simplify my life.

Currently, I only have one operating computer in my house that my younger daughter and I have to share. This wouldn’t be a bad thing if it wasn’t for the fact that I am a writer and when not working on one of my books, I write reviews and do interviews for one site and blog posts for three others (including this one). Add to that the fact that my daughter likes to write a lot of fanfiction and has online friends from all over the world and constantly wants to talk to them and you can see where the trouble comes in. So that is one way that an HP mini would help me.

Here is another. My daughter has a lot of health issues, so we are constantly going from one appointment to another, so one of these computers would help me to organize all of our appointments and keep better track of everything that needs to be done for her. Not only that, but she is due to have surgery on her back (as soon as the issues with her teeth are cleared up, which has been a long process) and it is going to be a long procedure, so it would be nice to have a small computer there with me to keep me occupied while I wait for it to be complete. And after the surgery, when she is recovering, my daughter will need to be occupied, but I know that she will not be able to get out of bed for awhile, so a mini computer would really help to keep her busy – and connected to her friends.

So there you have it. Some ways that an HP mini could simplify my life. How could it simplify yours? Comment here for a chance to win one of three (3) HP Mini 110-1100 by Studio Tord Boontje PCs.

More details can be found at http://www.mombloggersclub.com/page/simplify-my-life-sweepstakes

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  1. Yay! Glad you entered by blogging about the giveaway! Very nice entry. I hope the back surgery goes well for your daughter.

    Good luck in the contest!

    Comment by Robyns Online World — December 29, 2009 #

  2. :)

    Comment by Margay — December 29, 2009 #

  3. Thanks, Robyn! We’ve been waiting awhile for this surgery to happen (it was supposed to happen over the summer, but she had a lot of issues with her teeth that had to be resolved first) so we’re pretty anxious to get it done with now. And believe me, I’ll need the distraction when it’s actually taking place and my daughter will need the distraction when she’s recovering!
    Margay

    Comment by Margay — December 29, 2009 #

  4. I hope the surgery goes well! Something this small would be really convenient for me since I need a computer for work and it is light enough to take on the bus which I use to commute every day. I could check e-mails & bills on my commute. My old laptop was actually stolen recently so I would love a new one! Good luck!

    Comment by cwf — December 30, 2009 #

  5. cwf said:

    I hope the surgery goes well! Something this small would be really convenient for me since I need a computer for work and it is light enough to take on the bus which I use to commute every day. I could check e-mails & bills on my commute. My old laptop was actually stolen recently so I would love a new one! Good luck!

    Thanks, cwf! Good luck in the sweeps! ~ Margay

    Comment by Margay — December 30, 2009 #

  6. I’m a SAHM of 3 and a freelance translator. I don’t own a laptop and it really is difficult to have to be tied to my home office and my bulky desktop computer. I’d love to have a laptop to work from anywhere in the house, or to be able to take it with me when the kids have art and gymnastics class. And it’s such a pretty looking laptop, too!

    Comment by Mfalcon13 — December 30, 2009 #

  7. mfalcon13 said:

    I’m a SAHM of 3 and a freelance translator. I don’t own a laptop and it really is difficult to have to be tied to my home office and my bulky desktop computer. I’d love to have a laptop to work from anywhere in the house, or to be able to take it with me when the kids have art and gymnastics class. And it’s such a pretty looking laptop, too!

    mfalcon13, I totally agree – it is a pretty computer! Good luck! ~ Margay

    Comment by Margay — December 30, 2009 #

  8. I love Tord Boontje! His lacy papercut designs are super cool, I love the way they blend old fashioned craft with modern technology. Obviously, this new collaboration with HP is a great example… I’d love to try the HP Mini even though I am usually a Mac girl!

    Comment by Naomi — December 30, 2009 #

  9. Naomi said:
    I love Tord Boontje! His lacy papercut designs are super cool, I love the way they blend old fashioned craft with modern technology. Obviously, this new collaboration with HP is a great example… I’d love to try the HP Mini even though I am usually a Mac girl!

    Good luck, Naomi!

    Comment by Margay — December 30, 2009 #

  10. An HP Mini 110 would simplify my life by allowing me to keep up with all of my computer activities (blogging, emailing, entering contests, social networking, surfing the Internet, etc.) when I’m not able to be on my laptop (which just so happens to be an HP) for whatever reason. With 4 kids, the reason I’m not able to be on my laptop could be anything! :O

    Comment by Deanna — December 30, 2009 #

  11. Deanna said:
    An HP Mini 110 would simplify my life by allowing me to keep up with all of my computer activities (blogging, emailing, entering contests, social networking, surfing the Internet, etc.) when I’m not able to be on my laptop (which just so happens to be an HP) for whatever reason. With 4 kids, the reason I’m not able to be on my laptop could be anything! :O

    Haha, Deanna, I hear you! I only have two, but one of them has ADHD, among other things, so sometimes, it feels like I have four! I keep asking my mother, “How’d you ever manage with six of us?” Good luck! ~ Margay

    Comment by Margay — December 31, 2009 #

  12. It would be nice to have a small computer like this for everyday tasks.

    Comment by Lois Shores — December 31, 2009 #

  13. I don’t see my comment, just my name, so I will try again.

    It would be nice to have a small computer like this for everyday tasks.

    Comment by Lois Shores — December 31, 2009 #

  14. Grrr

    Comment by Margay — December 31, 2009 #

  15. Sorry, Lois. I’ve tried to have this problem resolved, but so far, nothing. Still trying to figure it out. Thanks for commenting again and good luck!

    Margay

    Comment by Margay — December 31, 2009 #

  16. This HP 100 Mini netbook would be a blessing to our family as we only have one old desktop to share amongst our family of 7. We rely heavily on spreadsheets, lists,email and schedules, etc. to streamline our day to day activities, and the portability of the HP 100 mini would make it so effortless and stylish. Plus, mobile computing would be perfect to pass the time–when time stands still–like when waiting in a doctor’s office!

    Good Luck!
    Twincere(at)gmail(dot)com

    Comment by Tanya Wilson — December 31, 2009 #

  17. This HP 100 Mini netbook would be a blessing to our family as we only have one old desktop to share amongst our family of 7. We rely heavily on spreadsheets, lists,email and schedules, etc. to streamline our day to day activities, and the portability of the HP 100 mini would make it so effortless and stylish. Plus, mobile computing would be perfect to pass the time–when time stands still–like when waiting in a doctor’s office!
    Good Luck!
    Twincere(at)gmail(dot)com

    Comment by Tanya Wilson — December 31, 2009 #

  18. :-)

    Comment by Margay — December 31, 2009 #

  19. Tanya, I know what you mean about doctors’ offices. I spend a lot of time in them myself because my younger daughter has a lot of issues with her health, so I would love the mobility of this little beauty myself! Good luck!
    Margay

    Comment by Margay — December 31, 2009 #

  20. A mini would definitely simplify my life because I wouldn’t have to lug around that big heavy laptop anymore!! And it would fit inside my handbag instead of being so conspicuous in a carry around laptop bag. And besides, you don’t always want to carry your laptop with you but leaving it in the car is a direct invitation to thieves to break in and steal it. Being able to carry it in my purse is a major advantage! Great giveaway!

    Comment by Deb Anderson — December 31, 2009 #

  21. Deb said:
    A mini would definitely simplify my life because I wouldn’t have to lug around that big heavy laptop anymore!! And it would fit inside my handbag instead of being so conspicuous in a carry around laptop bag. And besides, you don’t always want to carry your laptop with you but leaving it in the car is a direct invitation to thieves to break in and steal it. Being able to carry it in my purse is a major advantage! Great giveaway!

    Deb, I agree. That would be nice to just slip it into your purse instead of carrying around the big laptop bag. Good luck! ~ Margay

    Comment by Margay — December 31, 2009 #

  22. I hope you win this for yourself and your daughter! I do a lot of traveling and use a friend’s extra laptop while I’m on the road. It would be great if I didn’t have to use his and didn’t have to carry such a big thing through airport security!

    Comment by Lydia — January 1, 2010 #

  23. I wish you and your daughter the best of luck with the medical procedures! So hard as a mom to watch them go through all of it! ((hugs))

    Good luck in the contest!

    Comment by Heather — January 1, 2010 #

  24. Also posting again since I can’t see my message -

    I hope you win this for yourself and your daughter! I do a lot of traveling and use a friend’s extra laptop while I’m on the road. It would be great if I didn’t have to use his and didn’t have to carry such a big thing through airport security!

    Comment by Lydia — January 1, 2010 #

  25. Lydia said:

    I hope you win this for yourself and your daughter! I do a lot of traveling and use a friend’s extra laptop while I’m on the road. It would be great if I didn’t have to use his and didn’t have to carry such a big thing through airport security!

    Thanks, Lydia! I appreciate the kind thoughts. Good luck! ~ Margay

    Comment by Margay — January 2, 2010 #

  26. darn

    Comment by Margay — January 2, 2010 #

  27. Heather, thank you so much. You’re right, it is hard – especially when it’s been so drawn out. She was supposed to get the surgery over the summer, but other issues (with her teeth) have pushed it out. I just want it done so we don’t have to worry about it anymore and she can start the recovery process.
    Margay

    Comment by Margay — January 2, 2010 #

  28. Thanks for the opportunity to win a computer. Our homeschooling family could use another one.

    Comment by Kimberly @ Raising Olives — January 2, 2010 #

  29. Kimberly said:

    Thanks for the opportunity to win a computer. Our homeschooling family could use another one.

    Kimberly, I used to homeschool my younger daughter, so I know what a challenging task that can be. Good luck in the contest! ~ Margay

    Comment by Margay — January 2, 2010 #

  30. A HP Mini would definitely simplify my crazy life with two small children! I don’t want to be stuck at a desktop anymore. Good luck on the giveaway!

    Comment by Mommy Bear — January 2, 2010 #

  31. Mommy Bear said:
    A HP Mini would definitely simplify my crazy life with two small children! I don’t want to be stuck at a desktop anymore. Good luck on the giveaway!

    Thanks, Mommy Bear! Good luck to you, too! ~ Margay

    Comment by Margay — January 2, 2010 #

  32. I would LOVE to win the HP mini to organize my life. Thank you.
    tanyetta at hotmail

    Comment by tanyetta — January 3, 2010 #

  33. I would love to win the HP mini. Please, count me in for a chance to win.

    tanyetta at hotmail

    Comment by tanyetta — January 3, 2010 #

  34. Good luck, tanyetta!
    Margay

    Comment by Margay — January 3, 2010 #

  35. Hope things go well in 2010! best!

    Comment by Kim Smith — January 4, 2010 #

  36. nice

    Comment by Margay — January 5, 2010 #

  37. Thanks, Kim! I hope it’s great for you, too.
    Margay

    Comment by Margay — January 5, 2010 #

  38. The size and weight of the beautiful HP Mini 110-1100 by Studio Tord Boontje would make it perfect for on-the-go computing. I would also be able to easily take it around the house and out to the back yard.

    Comment by Vickie Bartlett — January 10, 2010 #

  39. OK, I’m trying again

    The size and weight of the beautiful HP Mini 110-1100 by Studio Tord Boontje would make it perfect for on-the-go computing. I would also be able to easily take it around the house and out to the back yard.

    Good luck to us all

    Comment by Vickie Bartlett — January 10, 2010 #

  40. I

    Comment by Margay — January 10, 2010 #

  41. I like that about it, too, Vickie. Good luck!
    Margay

    Comment by Margay — January 10, 2010 #

  42. i would love to simplify my life by taking the net with me wherever i go!

    would love to win!

    Comment by nicole — January 12, 2010 #

  43. Nicole said:
    i would love to simplify my life by taking the net with me wherever i go!

    would love to win!

    Good luck, Nicole!

    Comment by Margay — January 12, 2010 #

  44. I was looking at the HP mini Tord and Windows 7 and love all the features of both. The laptop is beautiful and Windows 7 features would really simplify my life. I love that it has a large HD and it has quick access features to find the files I need. And there is fast web surfing.

    Good luck!

    member(dot)thao(at)gmail.com

    Comment by Thao — January 18, 2010 #

  45. Thao said;

    I was looking at the HP mini Tord and Windows 7 and love all the features of both. The laptop is beautiful and Windows 7 features would really simplify my life. I love that it has a large HD and it has quick access features to find the files I need. And there is fast web surfing.

    Good luck!

    member(dot)thao(at)gmail.com

    Thanks, Thao! And for everyone who sent me well wishes on my daughter, I just wanted to let you know that she got the all-clear from her dentist, so I am just waiting to hear from the surgeon about a date for the surgery.
    Margay

    Comment by Margay — January 18, 2010 #

  46. This could help simplify my life by allowing for easier access to the web any where & any time. The mini is so compact & convenient! Thanks for the opportunity!

    Comment by CherylS22 — January 18, 2010 #

  47. CherylS22 said:
    This could help simplify my life by allowing for easier access to the web any where & any time. The mini is so compact & convenient! Thanks for the opportunity!

    Good luck, Cheryl! ~ Margay

    Comment by Margay — January 19, 2010 #

  48. This would be a super cool homeschool tool! I hope the surgery goes well.

    Comment by Susan — January 19, 2010 #

  49. Susan said: This would be a super cool homeschool tool! I hope the surgery goes well.

    It would be a great tool for homeschooling! Good luck and thank you.
    Margay

    Comment by Margay — January 19, 2010 #

  50. Good luck, girl! And to me too, now that I’ve commented. =)

    Comment by Julie From Inmates — January 19, 2010 #

  51. Julie said: Good luck, girl! And to me too, now that I’ve commented. =)

    Thanks, Julie. Good luck to you, too!
    Margay

    Comment by Margay — January 19, 2010 #

  52. I would love to win this mini. It would definitley help organize and simplify my life.

    Comment by Deane — January 19, 2010 #

  53. Deane said: I would love to win this mini. It would definitley help organize and simplify my life.

    Good luck, Deane! ~ Margay

    Comment by Margay — January 19, 2010 #

  54. I would love to win one of these! Good luck :-)

    Comment by crystalp — January 19, 2010 #

  55. How could this simplify my life? Oh let me count the ways…1 1000, 2 1000 :) Good luck!

    Comment by Milcah — January 20, 2010 #

  56. crystalp said: I would love to win one of these! Good luck :-)

    Good luck, crystalp!

    And good luck, Milcah!

    Comment by Margay — January 20, 2010 #

  57. crystalp said: I would love to win one of these! Good luck :-)

    Good luck, crystalp!

    And good luck, Milcah!

    Comment by Margay — January 20, 2010 #

  58. an HP Mini 110 would simplify my life in ways that I can not even spell, lol

    good luck to you and me ;)

    militaryfamof8@yahoo.com

    Comment by lili ashley — January 20, 2010 #

  59. lili said: an HP Mini 110 would simplify my life in ways that I can not even spell, lol

    good luck to you and me ;)

    militaryfamof8@yahoo.com

    Thanks, lili! Good luck to you, too!
    Margay

    Comment by Margay — January 20, 2010 #

  60. Man my life could use some simplifying! I would love to be able to write my blog posts on the go or during lunch breaks. Now if the HP Mini 110 could help me get my daughter to sleep through the night, I would be in LOVE (even more!)

    Comment by Over Thirty Mommy — January 20, 2010 #

  61. This would be great! I’d love to be able to work on the go, like while I’m waiting for the kids to finish piano or dance lessons.

    ajolly1456 at gmail dot com

    Comment by Anne G — January 20, 2010 #

  62. ooh

    Comment by Margay — January 20, 2010 #

  63. Over thirty mommy said: Man my life could use some simplifying! I would love to be able to write my blog posts on the go or during lunch breaks. Now if the HP Mini 110 could help me get my daughter to sleep through the night, I would be in LOVE (even more!)

    Good luck, Over thirty mommy, and good luck to Anne, too! Margay

    Comment by Margay — January 20, 2010 #

  64. I would love to win this. It simplify my life so much being the mom of 2 under 2 with lots of goals and dreams! Good luck!

    Comment by Heather McD — January 20, 2010 #

  65. Heather said: I would love to win this. It simplify my life so much being the mom of 2 under 2 with lots of goals and dreams! Good luck!

    Good luck to you, too, Heather!
    Margay

    Comment by Margay — January 20, 2010 #

  66. I entered also. Good luck to both of us. If my post doesn’t win, at least maybe my comment will. :)

    Comment by Nicole (SAHM Ramblings) — January 20, 2010 #

  67. Nicole said: I entered also. Good luck to both of us. If my post doesn’t win, at least maybe my comment will. :)

    Good luck, Nicole!
    Margay

    Comment by Margay — January 20, 2010 #

  68. I would love a new HP mini!

    Good Luck!

    Comment by RSams — January 20, 2010 #

  69. I am in the process of trying to start my own business and I currently work from home…but I rarely stay in one place with my laptop. As I suffer from degenerative disc disease in my cervical spine – coupled with a heavy laptop – changing my “workspace” throughout the day is NOT an easy task.

    The HP Mini would simplify my life by allowing me to move my computer from place to place on my own…no more bothering the rest of the family! This netbook would be a true lifesaver!

    Thanks so much!

    Comment by Aimee W. — January 20, 2010 #

  70. uh

    Comment by Margay — January 21, 2010 #

  71. RSams said: I would love a new HP mini!

    Good Luck!

    Good luck to you, too, RSams!

    Aimee, congratulations on the new venture! I wish you the best of luck with that. And good luck in the contest!

    Margay

    Comment by Margay — January 21, 2010 #

  72. The HP mini is a lovely computer to carry around to appointments. Good luck!

    Comment by Rosie — January 28, 2010 #

  73. Rosie said: The HP mini is a lovely computer to carry around to appointments. Good luck!

    Thanks, Rosie!

    Comment by Margay — January 29, 2010 #

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