It’s officially the start of summer. That means most kids are off from school.
There is plenty to do during the summer months – camping, the beach, county fairs, backyard barbecues, swimming in the pool, vacations and so much more. There can also be plenty of downtime, which is fine, that is until the kids start uttering those dreaded words “Mom, I’m bored. What can I do?” Ugh! That’s the worse.
Just because it’s summer time doesn’t mean that parents don’t have to still try and balance their schedules – not only their own schedules but also those of their kids. Parents still have to coordinate play dates, activities, birthday parties, barbecues, car pools, movie dates and so forth. School may be out, but planning and organizing a family’s schedule is something that takes place year round.
Intel recognizes these school-free months can be some of the most challenging for busy moms and dads. They created an interesting infographic (below) that shows how an Intel-powered tablet can help busy parents throughout their day.
I especially like the part about “decompressing.” I feel that its very important for any parent. I personally enjoy catching up on my favorite blogs and websites, looking for awesome things on Pinterest and checking out the latest viral videos on YouTube. That is how I like to unwind and have a little “me time” before going to bed and starting the same stuff over again the next day.
I have an Intel tablet that I keep in my bag and take with me so I can catch up on things when I’m on the go. It’s great to have while you are waiting around some where. It also helps to keep the kids busy.
A tablet is a must have for me. I feel more productive when I have it handy.
Do you have an Intel-tablet? If so, how do you use it throughout the day? Do you use it to help you schedule activities and play dates? Do you use it to keep up with work? Feel free to share your thoughts.
If you are interested in learning more about all of the latest Intel-powered devices, Intel’s recent spring tech guide is a great resource. Intel is system processor – not a specific brand. You can find Intel in tablets (and other devices) from HP, Lenovo, Dell, Acer and Toshiba, to name a few. All of the devices we own (tablets, laptops, desktop) all have Intel inside.
For more information about Inetl visit Intel.com. You can also find them on the various social media sites (all the links are found at the bottom right of their home page).
Intel would like to give a lucky reader a tablet with Intel-inside so that their families can use it to stay productive as well as entertain themselves. Thank you Intel!
Intel is giving a lucky She Scribes reader an E Fun Netbook 8.1.
This netbook features;
- Powerful, sleek and lightweight tablet that you can take on the go
- 8-inch screen with a 16:10 aspect ratio for great picture quality
- 16GB of internal storage with a MicroSD port for up to 64GB additional storage and a 16GB MicroSD card included
- Front facing webcam and 2.0 MP back camera
- One year subscription to Office 365™ Personal with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
- Preloaded applications including Nook and Skype
- Intel® Atom™ Z3735G processor
- OS: Windows 8.1
It is available for $139.00 at Walmart and Walmart.com.
*The original prize was changed by the sponsor. The size went from 10″ to 8″ and the price dropped from $179 to $139. Sorry for any inconvenience.
This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only and will end on July 26, 2015. The winner will be chosen at random using a random number generator from all eligible entries. The winner will be notified via email and will have three days to reply or a new winner will be chosen in their place.
To enter please comment on this post and tell me in what ways would you use this Intel-inside tablet if you were the lucky winner?
For extra entries you can use the Rafflecopter widget (below) but you must complete the initial entry requirement or the additional entries won’t qualify.
Kimberly
*I was not compensated for this post, nor did I receive anything in exchange. I posted this for the enjoyment of my site readers. The opinions expressed are my own unless otherwise noted.
Michele P says
I would use it to check email and also skype with some friends and family in Guatemala.
Denise C says
I’d use this when we’re traveling. My vision isn’t good enough to use my phone for long, and I’m sick of having to lug around a laptop when we travel.
Adrienne Gordon says
I’d use it to search the web.
KV says
I would use it to email friends & finish work.
Melissa says
If use it to check my emails, type up my thesis paper & any other college related things.
Heather S says
I would use this to keep up with my clients, boutiques and customers! Thanks for the chance to win such a fabulous prize 🙂
Angela says
I would use it to read books
Kelly D says
I would use it to check my email, take pictures of my family and search the internet.
Elena says
I would give it to my son and he could use it for school
CR Williams says
I would give it to my daughter to enhance her learning process.
ron s says
Use on vacations!
Sandy Klocinski says
I will use it to enter sweeps when I win
Danielle D says
Traveling and searching for things, so many things.
Tonya Atkinson says
I would use it to download learning apps for my 4 year old son
ana says
watch youtube videos
Linda Kish says
I would use it to check email, enter sweeps and play games on.
shelly peterson says
I would use it for on the go, checking email and the kids would use it too.
Laura S says
I would take it with me when I travel so I could keep in touch with family, find my way around town and read ebooks
LaTanya says
to browse the internet, watch movies, and read books
Geoff K says
I’d use it to Skype and IM with friends and family while traveling, to read and watch movies on planes and trains, and to take and store photos of my travels.
Erika Chilton says
I would use it to help my autistic son prepare for school.
angela cunningham says
I would use it to search the web and to take photos
Margaret Smith says
I would use this intel tablet for checking emails, surfing the web, reading books and especially for bringing along with me wherever I go.
Ben (ada) says
I would use it for general internet browsing. I don’t have a laptop so this would be nice for on the couch.
Sandy Cain says
I would give it to my brother. He is disabled and has trouble with both Android and iPads – I think a Windows tablet would be much better for him because it is more visual. He could use it for everything! Thanks fr the chance to win!
Brittney House says
I would use it to keep myself organized at work.
Ann Fantom says
I would use the tablet to check my email and surf the internet while traveling without having to lug around my heavy laptop.
Tabitha says
Playing games in a rainy day.
denice p says
I would use the table to look up recipes. I’ve never been much of cook but lately I’ve been going online to learn new recipes. This would be handy in the kitchen having the tablet to look at but not taking up much space.
Cheryl says
I’d use it at home and on the road for email, games, music, photos, reading, surfing, and videos.
Rust says
It would be nice to use in the kitchen with recipe tutorials.
Katherine says
I would use it while I am on the go to keep in touch on social networking
Natalie says
I would use this tablet to watch Netflix at the gym.
ken ohl says
I would love to use to watch movies for sure
D Schmidt says
I would check emails and update friends and family on the children.
Leon Durham says
I would use it to surf the web, check email, and occasionally play games.
Mary Happymommy says
My son would use it for schoolwork.
Lauren says
I would use it for my kids to play games.
Melissa M says
I would give it to my son to use for school.
Gayle J says
I would use it while on the road to check email and to read.
Kristie says
I think this would be great to take when traveling as well as to relax and use to check e-mails, etc.
Ellie Wright says
I would use it for my internet needs and my boys would use it for school work.
Sharon Schoepe says
If I won I would use it for our homeschool. It would allow us a lot more freedom to access the information we need anywhere
ginette4 says
I would use it to check and send out emails, read blogs, stay connected on social media
Candice says
I would use it for cash back apps, couponing, and checking email.
Kristi C says
I would use it to skype and read books while traveling.
Holly Thomas says
I would use it for traveling.
Thomas Murphy says
I would use it to read books.
Ty says
I would use it for talking to friends and family, business emails as well as reading and browsing the internet. I could be in touch wherever I went!
Susan Wernle says
I could use it blogging or having something for my kids to do while we are traveling
Courtnie says
I’d use it for social media!
steve weber says
I would use it for work – take notes, check emails, schedule meetings
I would use it for personal- stream music, movies
Rebecca Orr says
I would gift this to my sister actually. She would use it for research, social media, and picture taking!
Sarah Hall says
I would use it to check my emails and play games on especially when we travel.
rachel cartucci says
I would use this Intel tablet to homeschool my son and for his entertainment on long drives to his speech and Occupational therapy. Also it would be nice to have around while I am baking dishes this fall…..for recipes and tutorials.
Amanda Sakovitz says
Id use this for work on the go.
Melanie Montgomery says
My husband could use it for school! He is studying to be a paramedic and could use it to look up medical stuff.
Katie Amanda says
I would use this in my classroom.
Christina Foley says
I would use it to entertain the kids at doctor appointments and to keep in touch with family (brother and baby nephews!) who live out of state and we don’t get to see often.
Heather Hayes Panjon says
I Would Use This To Take Photos, Stream Music, Check Emails And Connect On Social Media.
Katie J says
I would use this to take all my favorite books with me everywhere so I can read them on the go.
sarah s says
I would use it as a studying aid, reading, watching videos and surfing the internet.
Estelle S says
I would use it to get on Facebook, surf the web, read blogs and play games.
Betsy Barnes says
If I won, I would use this Intel-inside tablet in my kitchen. I would use Youtube videos for recipes and techniques to make fun and unique dishes for my family 🙂
Tina W says
I would use it to share photos and videos with my Dad while he is in the nursing home. It’s a pain to drag my laptop there every time I visit.
Bonnie Day says
I would Skype with my children and grandkids check my emails check out the sales at the stores that I am going to and maybe read a book while sitting in the waiting room of the doctors office
Kimberly Hilbert says
If I were the lucky winner, I could go to a quiet place in the house to blog instead of being in the center of the commotion.
Stephanie says
i would love to read books on this
Dawn Monroe says
I would use it for pictures and videos. My son would use it for chatting and homework.
Elle says
I would use it to watch movies/shows and surf the net.
nickie says
I would use it to read books and check emails
heather s says
I would use it to check email and do searches
Michelle says
I would use it to read books and play games.
Michelle C says
I would use this for reading on the go, and I would love for my kids to be able to play games on it!
Crystal F says
My girls would use it to help them with their homework. Thank you!
lana says
would love to win this for my self so I do not have to fight over the iPad with the kids
Brynn says
I would use it to watch netflix and for emails and work programs
Ashley C says
I would use it to keep up with work while out and about, running errands and traveling
Karla R. says
I would use it to search the web.
Margot C says
I would like to have a basic tablet to keep in my kitchen & Livingroom area and take in my purse.
MelissaO says
I would actually give it to my husband so he could video chat with his family and watch soccer.
Birdiebee says
I would use the tablet to connect with friends and family on social media sites, play games, search the internet, access my online recipes while in the kitchen and so much more.
Tabathia B says
My daughter would use it to watch youtube videos, research for school, complete homework assignments, skype with family and social networking.
Robin Abrams says
I would use it to check email, look up recipes and visit my favorite blogs
lissa crane says
If I was the lucky winner, I would use this for all these great suggestions, but the one I am most excited to try is the family game night! We are huge family game fans, and there are so many great apps that we don’t get to try because we don’t have a tablet!
Natalie S says
I would add some educational apps on there for my kids to play on. Would also use it when traveling.
Leela says
I’d use it for work.
Paul says
Id use it for work and codeing for school.
Daniel M says
read books, games , internet, apps
wendi says
for mom’s personal use!!! i would love to have my own electronic!!! device
Alona Y says
I would use this both in the home and on the go, for entertainment and for my home business!
Stacey b says
I’d give it to my son to help him study and use it for homework purposes.
Terra Heck says
I’d use it to browse the Internet and take photos. Thanks.
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Danielle Marie says
i would keep it with me in the kitchen while i cook. yay recipes? and entertainment… surfing the net.
Lisa Brown says
I would give it to my husband for his work needs.
Gina M (Wild Orchid) says
I would use it for emails and web browsing!
Entered the Rafflecopter as “Wild Orchid”
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jeanette sheets says
i would use it to help check my email and search th eweb for my kids if they need help with some homework ,and of course to enter rafflecopters
Kim D. says
I would use it to search the internet and read ebooks.
Sarah Austin says
Checking email is probably tops but I’d share with kids so they could play games or do searches
Denise S says
I would use it to send emails.
Susan Christy says
I’d take it to my patio to play games, Facebook and Twitter. Easier than taking the laptop out and love that the screen is bigger than my phone.
Robin W says
I would use it for research, checking emails, watching movies and playing games.
Stephanie Olmsted says
Skype with grandparents, school work.
Gary Cipra says
i do not have a computer or tablet and have been using my phone to try and get internet related things done. This tablet would allow me to get a lot more done. I keep in touch with my 6 siblings through emails and skype so a tablet would definately help out in that area. I also would use it for ebay. Im on the internet a lot just limited on my phone sometimes so tablet would come in handy for sure.
Tim A says
I would use it to watch videos and play games with my kids.
Melissa Teears says
I would use it with my son. Will download educational apps to help him with the 2nd grade.
Robin says
I would use it to access the internet and to check my email.
Holly B says
i’d use it for work, for games, and to entertain my nieces and nephews!
DEBIJOT says
I would use it for my email.
Will G says
I would use it while I am watching TV and when I travel.
Kenny F says
I would use it to check email
Susan Chester says
I would use this to enter giveaways!
Laura J says
Oh I would love to win for our family. Our laptop died a couple years ago, and school work was so hard last year with just 1 desktop for the family. We would use it for school work, and I would love to use it when cooking new recipes in the kitchen. I always seem to have to run back and forth many times while cooking to make sure what Im doing. 🙂
Kristin Goodson says
I would use this to watch shows on Netflix at night. I would probably play a few games on it and surf the web as well.
Christina Sparks says
I would use it to check my e-mail and facebook and to listen to music.
Dorothy Whelchel says
I would use the tablet to look up recipes and read the news.
Bridgett Wilbur says
I would give this to my daughter for her to do her school work and so she can’t talk to her grandparents.
Maria C says
I would use it for communication with my family overseas
Rochel S says
It would be perfect for taking along when we go away or on vacation.
Kristen says
I’d use it to check and send email.
Erica B. says
Would be great for email, games, and social media.
Deb C says
I like to play word games online. This tablet would be perfect for playing. I also read Nook books and would love to do it with this tablet.
Lisa Weidknecht says
I’d use it when I travel so I don’t have to take my big, heavy laptop.
Cynthia R says
I would use the tablet to check email, read it, games, and realtor.com app.
brandy c says
I’d use it to look at recipes in the kitchen.
Tamra H says
I would use this when traveling. Would also be great when working from home!
Min K says
I’ll be playing games and reading books.
Claire says
I’d take it to school. Easier than lugging my laptop!
Paula Michele Hafner says
I would use it to stay in touch with friends and family. I would use it for recipes when cooking. I would use it for educational purposes when homeschooling.
Stephanie Galbraith says
I would use it to use social media, as well as complete my work.
Rob Hestar says
watch youtube videos on it,listen to music and take notes in class 🙂
Karen Drake says
I would use it to keep up with my family on Facebook and for entering sweepstakes.
Jeanna says
I would use this in our family room so my kids can do their computer homework!
Tara says
I would let my kids use this for learning apps!
eguiver yol says
I would use it to be more productive
Mary Cloud says
I would use it on Vacation to check e-mails and my Facebook
Tara Funair says
I’d use it to work when I’m not home and share with my 3 kids when I am with them.
Rebecca Peters says
I would use the to browse facebook and pinterest
Susan Smith says
I would use it to email friends, enter sweepstakes & search the web.
Stephanie Larison says
I love the webcam and camera, I’d be taking lots of pics of myself and the kids, and sharing them with family.
joe gersch says
i would use this to read articles on websites
Robin B says
To search genealogy!
Francine Anchondo says
I would use it to search the internet.
Tammie Venne says
I would give it to my daughter for her learning apps and to play games, watch movies on
clynsg says
I would use it as a gift for one of my grandchildren.
Lisa says
I would use this to check email and use facebook!
kim keithline says
I could use the E Fun Netbook for email, surfing the web, playing games, skyping with my kids that don’t live nearby the possibilities are limitless
Breanne says
I would give it to my sister to use for school.
tina reynolds says
To share photos keep in touch on social and browse the internet
heather says
I would use it to check emails and also I would take it with me when I travel to surf the net.
Candie L says
I would give it to one of the boys (husband or kids). They would play their games on it. Thank you
Sarah L says
I’d be able to connect to the internet away from my desktop computer. (no smartphone)
Thanks for the contest.
laurie murley says
I would use it for everything, sweeps and email and games
Shannon says
I’d use it for checking email, general internet surfing, and maybe for games and videos as well.
Becky Moore says
I spend a lot of times waiting for kids to be done with activities ..so this is what I would use the intel device for 🙂
Lisa L says
I’d love to have this and would use it to search the web, read and play games
Heather Dawn says
My main use for it would be a recipe reader for me. I also would use it to check my email and watch videos on!
trixx says
I’d use it for online shopping and checking emails
courtney b says
I would use it to read my favorite blogs, play my favorite game, (candy crush) and talk in my recovery chatroom !:)
Thanks! xoxox
Terry Bellender says
I would give this to my hubby as he is a truck driver and he would be able to skype with me on his overnight trips plus he would be able to use google maps to map out destinations he has to go to. Thank you for this great giveaway!!
Stevie says
I would use this to take photos and edit them for my site!
Cheryl Reinhardt says
I would use the tablet to stay connected with News, traveling I could stay in touch with Family and Friends, staying in touch with my E-mail account and Facebook.
Candice N says
I’d use it to help my kids learn more about technology.
Sand says
I would load it up with social media apps for my mom. That way she can keep in contact with family all over the world.
Trisha McKee says
I would use it for photos of my travels and for lists and outlines when I’m on the go.
Denise Donaldson says
I would use it when the computer isnt available.
Betty C says
I would enter more contests lol