{Sponsored Giveaway} Connecting for the Holidays

This is a sponsored post. NetZero has provided me with a free HotSpot device to try out for the purposes of this review and is sponsoring the products and services in this giveaway. The opinions here are my own.

Back in the old days when I was a single girl, living in NYC and working on my graduate degree, times were lean. Economical living was the name of the game and this often meant making do or going without. As a student, one thing I simply couldn't go without was an internet connection. NetZero was my answer for staying connected while staying under budget.

Now, it's been years since I've used NetZero as an internet provider but when they contacted me about their new wireless 4G internet service, I was intrigued. You see, as a food blogger and freelance writer, I spend a lot of time on the internet - researching recipe ideas, having meetings via Skype and staying connected with my friends and family across the globe - and as a mom, I'm often on the go when I'm doing that.

Enter NetZero's new 4G wireless HotSpot™. This little device, literally the size of my palm, helps me stay connected - when I'm at home and on the go. It's broadband and it's super fast  - and just like in the old days, NetZero is super affordable. I can take it with me to the Kid's classes and playdates or even just to the backyard, to enjoy a little time outside and still get my work done. You can visit their website at http://www.netzero.net/ to find out more. You can also find them on Twitter and Facebook to ask questions and learn more.

The nice folks at NetZero want to give one of you a chance to check out their new product so we're giving away $300 in products and services from NetZero on the blog this week. Want to win*? It's as simple as 1-2-3:

Mandatory Entry (you must complete all three steps to enter - the contest closes December 9*):

1. Visit http://www.netzero.net/ and come back to tell me what you learned. Be sure to include your email address in your comment so that I can contact you if you win!
2. Follow NetZero on Twitter @NetZero_4G
3. Tweet the following: "Enter to win $300 in @NetZero_4G products/services on @thekidcancook http://thekidcancook.blogspot.com/2012/12/sponsored-giveaway-connecting-for.html #NetZero4G"

We have our winner! Random.org has chosen entry 2 by Mary Helen as our winner. The winner has 48 hours to contact me with their contact information before another winner is chosen.

*This giveaway is sponsored by NetZero and was organized through MomItForward. The giveaway is open to residents of the continental United States only. NetZero 4G wireless HotSpot™ services may not be available in all areas - check their website to find out where. The product and services will be shipped directly from the sponsor and the winner's contact information will be shared with them to do so. This giveaway ends at 11:59 pm Central on Sunday, December 9 and the winner will be chosen at random via Random.org. The winner will be announced after December 9 and will have 48 hours to contact me with their information before another winner is chosen. The Kid Can Cook is not liable for undelivered or damaged prizes. I have been provided with free products and services to host this giveaway.