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VTech Phone for the Holidays

We tend to get sentimental around the holidays, by maybe calling people we haven’t spoken to in a long time, or that lonely relative might get a surprise call or visit from us. Here are the results from a survey conducted by research firm Toluna in conjunction with VTech Communications…it is quite interesting!

-The holidays may be the most important time to reconnect with loved ones – and the easiest way to do that according to a recent survey is with a phone call. Nearly half of respondents said a phone call to catch up is the best present a distant friend or family member could give them during the holiday season. In fact, a phone call outpaced gifts under the tree, holiday cards and emails.  Who are you going to call during the holidays?  Do you also call frequently throughout the year?

-Parents want to get everything done and still have time to enjoy the season, but moms (33 percent) and dads (32 percent) say that find that balance is a challenge and causes stress. In fact, 48 percent of moms said if they had an extra set of hands to get things done, they’d spend more time with family and friends. (I couldn’t agree with this more! Just today I was just telling my husband that I’m feeling this way)

-Shoppers are still feeling the effects of the economy, with nearly half of respondents ranking having “more money to give presents” as their top wish during the holiday season. In addition, 47 percent of consumers said not having enough money is the most stressful thing to worry about during the holidays.

-A special moment with family and friends is all consumers want for the holidays. The holidays are known for great food and special traditions, so it’s no surprise that consumers embrace the season for its togetherness. Survey respondents ranked a holiday meal (24 percent) as the No. 1 thing not to miss during the holidays, followed by a special family tradition (22 percent). The holiday spirit rings strongly, as the overwhelming majority of consumers don’t want to miss out on any seasonal festivities with only 13 percent of consumers saying “bah humbug” to holiday cheer.

What I wouldn’t give for that “special moment” with my dad this holiday season. Thanksgiving was his favorite holiday and he loved having his family around him. He passed away in June, and his presence will be missed so much this year. Enjoy your family and loved ones while you can – they really ARE what is important.

How will you be spending the holidays this year? Will you be doing Black Friday Shopping? If you are, I just wanted to share this Black Friday deal with you from VTech 🙂

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Also, to help get you in the holiday spirit, I have a fantastic prize for one of you – make sure you enter the giveaway below (note: the phone in the prize pack is pictured in the basket below, not above)!

THE GIVEAWAY:

One winner will receive a VTech Holiday Gift Basket which includes:

  • VTech Connect-to-Cell phone system
  • Long distance calling card
  • Keychain digital photo frame
  • A Colorful, hand-threaded shopping basket
  • Chocolates
  • Festive holiday candle
  • Fun holiday trimmings

***NOTE: DO NOT STUMBLE GIVEAWAYS!***

For first (and required) entry, tell me who you will be calling this holiday season!

 

 

Win a VTech Holiday Basket (phone, candles, calling card & more) @EightyMPHMom
https://eightymphmom.com ends 12/7 @VTech411

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No purchase necessary. Open to residents of US.  ONE ENTRANT PER HOUSEHOLD/IP Address! Giveaway ends December 7th at 9:00 p.m. (PST).  I check all entries – cheating will not be tolerated.  Winner will be notified via email and needs to reply within 48 hours, or a new winner will be chosen. Please make sure you check your spam folder – I will not be responsible if you did not receive winning email notification. Winners name(s) will also be posted on Winners List immediately after drawing has occurred. Winners will be chosen using the “And the Winner is” plugin.  Screenshots of winners available by request.  **By entering this giveaway, you confirm that you have read and agree to my giveaway rules. Sponsor reserves the right to limit one prize per person/household (of this item/prize pack). Please allow 6-8 weeks for deliver of prize {though it is usually much sooner}. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. We hereby release Facebook of any liability.

Please see Eighty MPH Mom giveaway rules for further information.

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639 Responses

  26. I’ll be calling my Dad and Aunt in South Carolina and My Uncle & Aunt in Maryland .
    Thanks so much.
    rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com

  133. I’ll be calling my sister primarily since I’ll be seeing my son, daughter-in-law, daughter and grandkids in person.

  181. following on rss feed
    feeds.feedburner.com/dutchgirlsfavoritethings
    bdavisnc at gmail dot com

  194. I See Me Personalized Books Review is a cutie idea. (can’t remembered if i posted that before.)
    bdavisnc at gail dot com

  208. We call a lot of family at christmas, including mom and dad, sister, cousins, and my uncle sam.

    hmcnaron at gmail dotcom

  235. “I follow this blog publicly via google friend connect
    Yidi Turman yidijia(at)gmail(dot)com”

  251. I will be calling old friends and relatives who live far away. I will also be calling people I used to work with.

  326. I always call my two grandma’s because I never see them on the holidays 🙁
    pedidentalasst at yahoo dot com

  341. I will be calling my friends and family that I won’t be seeing at Christmas. Fortunately most of us live near each other!
    smchester at gmail dot com

  367. This holiday season I will call my friend Mindy, I know her since college (30 years ago) and she is always in a different part of the country. We always have loads to catch up on!
    @gaynycdad

  395. I’ll be calling my relatives and friends I won’t get to see in person, especially my aunt in Arizona and my good friends in Toronto and Chicago. Thanks!

  410. This Holiday Season, I will be calling my mother who lives near Ft. Myers Florida. I really miss her and we do talk alot. I live in NC

  420. @chrisdeglen tweeted:

    twitter.com/#!/chrisdeglen/status/143678899073720320

    chrisdeglen(at)gmail(dot)com

  422. Ooohh!! Our phones are having serious issues! What a wonderful giveaway. I plan on calling a close friend I have not seen in 12 years this holiday season.

  453. I will be calling my mom and my sister. I live down south and they live up north so we have 1200 miles of distance when we talk on the phone. this would work great for the the holidays.

  460. I will be calling my parents as neither of us will be able to travel this year.

    jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com

  498. I will be calling my mom, my siblings, my in-laws… everyone who is far away from me this season!

  510. I will be doing lots of calling back and forth between my aunt who lives across the country.

  592. I will be calling all my family all over the place! 🙂 nlevdan3 at yahoo dot com

  599. I will be calling my sister in Oklahoma since she won’t be able to make it home for Christmas.

    boylaneely at hotmail dot com

  615. Follow Eighty MPH Mom on Twitter under JustMarriedMom3

    boylaneely at hotmail dot com

  620. I will be calling my 2 daughters, they both live in other states. Thanks for having the contest!

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