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More Fun Time with Xbox 360 Giveaway

xbox-360-system.jpg I have 3 kids of different ages and interests. At this stage, 15,13 and 7, there's not a lot they can all do together that they truly enjoy, and when you do find something they all like, the cost tends to add up.

With the economy the way it is, families like ours are looking for fun things to do that won't break the bank. And, goodness knows, we all need more fun right about now.

Xbox can help with more fun time! At $299, it still seems expensive, but when you think about what you pay for family activities such as movies or bowling, an Xbox will pay for itself in no time.

You can even stream movies from your Netflix account though it (with Xbox LIVE) for even more time for fun. Pop your own popcorn and enjoy the fact you don't have to buy a $7 Coke because you're in the comfort of your own home.

I enjoy gaming, I grew up in the heyday of video arcades and I had one of the original Nintendos as an adult. We've had various gaming systems over the years, but I wasn't very familiar with the Xbox, and I was a little intimidated by it. But, there was no reason to be. I received one for review and it's great! The kids were already well versed in it, so I had/have some catching up to do.

It was pretty easy to get up and running and the graphics on the games are fabulous and there's lots of games to choose from. There's a ton of online stuff you can do with Xbox live. I'm still learning new things when I check it out, and it's definitely fun!

(Do you love Jane Lynch, or what?)

The Giveaway

Can you or someone you know use more fun time? I'm giving away an Xbox 360 console to help out with that.

1. Leave a comment (and a valid e-mail address) telling me who could use some more fun time.
2. (Optional) For an extra entry, Tweet about this giveaway and leave me a separate comment.
3. One winner will be picked randomly from the comments.
4. Winner has 24 hours to get back to me, otherwise another winner will be drawn.
5. Hurry! Contest ends Sunday, December 20, 2009 at 10pm CST.

I received no payment or compensation for this post other than the product sample I mentioned above. I'm pleased to give you an opportunity to win one, too.

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Comments (124)

Oh, Mr. Flinger NEEZ the fun times. Lawd knows we don't have the fun timez in the bed no more. (Cough kids Cough)

What has two thumbs and could really use a lot more fun time? THIS GUY.

OK, that was a totally cheesy thing to say, but I was channeling my inner Sue Sylvester and I can totally hear her saying that line.

We purchased the "old" XBox years ago and it is malfunctioning like crazy, causing us to cry big fat tears of pain and sadness. Yes, our lives are that prioritized. ;-)

Seriously, though, I know what you mean when you say it's fun packed into package of awesome that doesn't keep asking for one more box of junior mints.

My son just learned how to play Need for Speed! Now if we had a system that would quit locking up and telling us there's an error....

Can you or someone you know use more fun time?

Why yes, yes we can!

Count me in... going to have to wait for my twitter entry to better my random number generator odds!

Sanshie:

I would love for my boys to win this so I never have to hear "Mom, can we get an XBox" again!

Ace:

My husband and I have been dying for a 360 for a long time. I know it sounds corny but we have the original xbox and would stay up all hours of the night playing Halo together and it's such a great memory! Halo 3 has been out for a while, but it was only made for the 360. I would love to be able to stay up late killing aliens with my husband again!

Wow! MY house could use an XBox for sure! We are not a 'gaming' family but I think it's time. I've got 3 big kids - 13,11,&10 and the parade of friends that always are attached to them. A XBox system might just be the trick to corralling the group into one space so that our newest addition - 14 months - can actually take a nap and give this tired Mom a break!

The winter gets cold and lonely as the caretaker for a boys summer camp. An Xbox would be the needed excitement I long for until my campers return and the summer begins. Then, the staff could enjoy the XBox when on their day off. Everybody wins at www.camparrowhead.org!

Adelle:

Ooh! Great giveaway! This would be great for my fiance, who could totally use some more extra fun time! Poor guy could really learn to play video games...

sara:

i would love to win this system!!
will give it away to a local family that lost everything in a fire.
sara

Kristin:

My kids would love this (and so would my husband)!

My 3 kiddos could use more fun time, which translates as more "fun" time for Mom. ;)

Julie:

My family could use some more fun!

My husband and I could use the fun time. Especially for watching Netflix through. My laptop died :(

Charles:

My kids would love this!

sandra:

We could use some fun time around here!

Karen:

I could use some fun time! I have been so busy lately.

I need some fun. Wanna come over and play? The weather is great!

(Really though, my boys would sh** a brick if I won this. Thanks Busy Mom!)

Jacquelyn Goebel:

My sister could use a lot more fun time. She has 5 kids.

Cindy Kelm:

We could totally use more fun time!

Jen:

I would love to win this, but not for me. I know a wonderful family that is struggling right now like you wouldn't believe. I would let you send it to them and make their day (they have 4 kids)thanks for the chance

Erik:

I could use some more fun time!

Chris:

Very cool!

My family could use some more fun! We have no gaming system!

Drew:

I need more fun, when especially when you consider all the time that I and my co-workers spend trying to save busy moms everywhere from the scum of the internet.

I need it because I have an only child and it takes a lot to keep her entertained!

kalee:

My dad could use some more free time. He is a small business owner and works nonstop. Awesome giveaway!!

kalee:

I tweeted!

@BUSYMOM She's giving away an Xbox: http://urlzen.com/13mo Awesome!

kalee:

My Dad! He's a workaholic!!!

Christina:

My brother could use some free time. Between work and school, both full time, he is wiped out all the time.

Laura:

I could definitely use more fun time. Right now my life is pretty much totally occupied with taking care of my baby!

Denise P.:

My family could sure use some more fun time.

Forget the kids!!! Mommy and Daddy need a little fun toy too!!

pixie13:

ME. I could use more fun time. Definitely me. And the kids would enjoy it, too. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!

Nancy:

What a great giveaway! I could always use more fun time with my new husband :). Between work and everything else it seems like we barely spend any time together. Thanks for the chance to win something great!

This might sound weird but I think my kids (3 in all) could use some fun. Sure they have a lot of free time but most of it isn't fun. It's just there.

Kristen laudick:

My husband can use some more fun! He's a mailman working 6 days a week and he works around the house on Sunday. I'd LOVE to see him have more fun.

Oh my heck - my kids (son age 8 and daughter age 6) would LOVE this. They are currently using my hubbie's very old PS2 that I bought for him before we got married and I had a job! They would LOVE LOVE LOVE this!!

Jay:

Hubby and son would have a blast with this!!

Jay:

I don't know if it posted but husband and son would love this!

Heidi S.:

My family needs more fun! We've been in a winter slump and my husband works too hard!

Nicole :

Well, I hate to be greedy but my family could really use some more fun. We have wanted wii for the last three years but other more practial purchases have trumped the wii purchase. My husband has also accepted a relocation and we will be moving across the state in the spring. With the added at home time while we are getting to know our surroundings we could sure use something to keep us busy.

Thanks for the awesome giveaway!

Nicole

nicolasamarie8@hotmail.com

I tweeted about this this morning but I don't know how to share my links. I'd have to ask a kid for help but my entry is supposed to be a secret!

Kevin:

Me and My brother and sister could all use some more fun time! we are all college students with good grades, and deserve to let loose every once and a while and get away from the books

Jen:

My husband and I could both use more fun time! :)

Noelle Cagle:

My husband who works 80 hours a week and still finds time to volunteer...

Amy Brewer:

This would be like a dream for my kids. They have been wanting an XBOX 360. Thanks for the chance.

Julia:

I could really use some fun time!

cherice:

My husband's in medical school and always at school or the hospital so he could use some more fun time! Thanks for the chance.

chericehodges@gmail.com

Katie S:

My boyfriend could definitely use some more fun. He works long hours at a job he's not happy with and is so great to me. I would love to make him happy and give him something to lift his spirits. Thanks for the opportunity to win!

Sarah:

My brother could use more fun--he just moved to a new state after finishing college and this would be the perfect thing to do with new friends!

lisa piq:

my husband and i but mostly my son between work and school he needs more fun

Who could use more fun? Why, we could! The Man-Thing's beloved and MUCH-used Xbox just died earlier this week. Yeah, he's a *little* cranky. lol

Bill:

Our whole family could use more fun! The last gaming machine I owned was an Atari 2600 when I as a kid (old school, baby!), so this would be a nice upgrade... :)

I could use some more fun time! Between working and returning to school after 3 years I'm going crazy! (And lacking any fun time funds these days, tell you what). And you know, my boyfriend could use some fun time. He was laid off recently and has been in a slump!

Melanie:

I could really use some fun around here and it would keep my son from having to lug his system home when he comes to visit.

Tweeted too! I'm stealing Chibijeebs' Xbox! http://twitter.com/awlbiste/status/6844753058

FOKXXY:

My son could absolutely use more fun time .. and who am I kidding?... so could mommy!! lol. We would love to be entered please. Thank you for the opportunity.

ssummmer(at)gmail(dot)com

FOKXXY:

I tweeted too!!

twitter name: fokxxy

http://twitter.com/fokxxy/status/6848702105

ssummmer(at)gmail(dot)com

Rondah :

Both of my sons could use a little fun time. They would love to win this!!
zachsgran1 at yahoo dot com

Heather Garland:

My family as a whole could use more fun time together! Our lives are so busy with school, jobs, homework etc it would be nice to stop and have some fun quality time together. Both my son and daughter would LOVE this. Thanks for the chance!!

Krissy:

My husband could use more fun in his life! He has been wanting an Xbox for a long time! I would absolutely LOVE to win this for him!

Charlotte, our game-loving child, would do the happy dance and love me forever if I won an XBox for her. It also might keep her from becoming a drug addict or unwed mother. She's 13. Let it be on your head. No pressure.

Rondah :

tweeted
http://twitter.com/zachsgran1/status/6848872597

zachsgran1 at yahoo dot com

FFB:

Me and my family can use more fun time! I'm a recent stay at home dad. It's been an "interesting" few months so far to say the least. We could definitely use some more fun time!

Heather Garland:
Brian:

Hi!

Ok, I'd love to be generous and tell you about the child or uncle that really needs one, but I'll be honest:

It'd be for me.

We have a PS2 for one child, a PS3 for another, PSPs and a DS and even mom is getting a Wii from Santa.

But nobody wants to let ME play, so I'll show them, I just need to be lucky enough to win your contest.

Pathetic? Yes. Please.

Karen Bridges:

Our entire family could use more fun time!! My boys and hubby would love this! Great for lots of indoor fun, especially in this cold weather, makes staying inside bareable!

Jess:

Well, now that my daughter is 3 and her Daddy is a huge (PC) gamer, I feel they could use the XboX 360 to bond.

Karen Bridges:
Patti Bright:

My son who is a high school senior could use some more fun time. He is taking really hard classes, studying all the time, filling out college aps & volunteering his time. He coaches 4 yr old soccer in the spring & fall & volunteers at the church. All 5 of my kids would enjoy this, but he deserves some fun time :)
plb8156@aol.com

Patti Bright:

I tweeted :)
http://twitter.com/plb8156/status/6849607377
plb8156@aol.com

Wow, I guess my husband would use a LOT more fun time!! he works really hard and he needs something to relax, this could be great!! thanks for the opportunity to win!!

me me me! I could use some more fun time oh and DH too!

Roberta:

Our ENTIRE family needs more fun time! MY DH has been laid off for 10 months and JUST started a new job so our budget for fun is NADA. He had been working FT and going to school FT to earn his Masters. I teach at-risk early childhood FT and we have 3 busy busy kids (2 1/2, 6, and 8). Thanks for the chance!

Roberta:

Our ENTIRE family needs more fun time! MY DH has been laid off for 10 months and JUST started a new job so our budget for fun is NADA. He had been working FT and going to school FT to earn his Masters. I teach at-risk early childhood FT and we have 3 busy busy kids (2 1/2, 6, and 8). Thanks for the chance!

Roberta:

Our ENTIRE family needs more fun time! MY DH has been laid off for 10 months and JUST started a new job so our budget for fun is NADA. He had been working FT and going to school FT to earn his Masters. I teach at-risk early childhood FT and we have 3 busy busy kids (2 1/2, 6, and 8). Thanks for the chance!

Davy:

Our entire family has very little budget for fun. We have one 17, 13, 11, and 9 yo each.

My husband and I could use more fun time. Between taking care of our 3 children and our house, plus me with my blogs, we both are too busy to remember to stop and have some mindless fun once in awhile.

3janbabies[at]gmail[dot]com

Tara:

Oh my word.. I was so happy when I saw your contest for the Xbox lol This is the ONE thing my husband wants!!!! This would be awesome for him to unwind and have some fun after he gets home from work each day :) (I say that now lol)

Thank you :)
Tara
cloudspassby78 (at) yahoo (dot) com

Tara:

I Tweeted!! http://twitter.com/notsoperfect2/status/6851513636

Thank you :)
Tara
cloudspassby78 (at) yahoo (dot) com

Tee:

Boy my hubbie and I could have more fun!! We're all about our daughter that sometimes we forget about us! =)

Rashelle R:

This is a very nice giveaway! =] My hubby could use some free time playing some video games and when my younger family members come to visit they would love to play and it would keep them entertained and out of the way.

My brother could really use some more fun time.

Joshua:

My email is: tong@jugglingwithjohn.com

John:

I could really use some more fun!

donotreply(at)jugglingwithjohn(dot)com

sarah cameron:

We need one! My hubby always leaves to play with his cousin's and sometimes I miss him. We need one we can enjoy together. :)

amy324:

Do you think if I brought home an Xbox my kids might actually let me play with them? Maybe I can watch movies while they're at school...

Ant:

My mom could use some more fun time. She works way too hard, so she deserves some fun time. ^_^

We allllll need some fun time!!

My son would consider this the serious fun time!

Tanya :

my entire family could use some fun time!!!
tmc480 at yahoo dot com

Tanya :

tweeted
http://twitter.com/tmc480/status/6868298693

tmc480 at yahoo dot com

MY SISTERS COULD REALLY USE SOME FUN TIME ....THEY DO A LOT AND MY BROTHER WOULD ALSO love ONE he has wanted one FOREVER!!!!!


abookishmom at yahoo


Happy Holidays!!!!!

foloowingyour blog and subscribed via google

followibng on twitter and facebook

abookishmom at yahoo

My family could use some more fun time.
The 2-year-old broke our current gaming system (a PS2) which we also used to watch DVDs just this morning. :(

gigimama5 AT comcast Dot NET

Jen:

I tweeted about this here... http://twitter.com/n4zfk don't know if I did it right though. still trying to figure out twitter (even though its so simple) sorry

Oh wow what a great giveaway, my boys would love this!

trishbrittingham@gmail.com

Michelle:

My husband could use some fun time, he works so hard all day doing physical work, he would love to have fun time with an Xbox 360. Thanks for the opportunity.

Emmisary:

My son broke his ankle last week and will be in a splint well into next year. He could certainly use some more fun. I could use some help distracting him.

Sara Filler:

My husband and I could use some more fun! Our kids are too little to play right now, but they sure could soon too!
thefiller4@gmail.com

Ryana:

My kids could use some fun time. They have been wanting one of these
rjs682 (at) yahoo (dot) com

We don't have an XBox 360. I think it would be a great way for this family of 8 to spend some fun time together.

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