Have you ever participated in Giving Tuesday? If you aren't familiar with the term, Giving Tuesday refers to the Tuesday after Thanksgiving - after Black Friday and Cyber Monday - when we stop obsessing over buying and start thinking about giving. It's the day when charities, businesses, community centers and students from around the world come together to celebrate generosity and to give! Giving Tuesday involves more than 10,000 organizations around the world, including one of my favorite brands - Microsoft! I've partnered with Microsoft on this sponsored post today because I can't think of a better place to do your holiday shopping while doing social good!
I've been a big fan of Microsoft ever since I entered the world of technology in the 90s. From my laptop computer and my tablet to my personal phone, it's all Microsoft! We were fortunate enough to have our very first Microsoft store open in Miami last year, and it was an exciting day for our techie community! The Microsoft Store has everything your little tech-savvy heart desires - and then some! Between all-in-one desktops, Surface, tablets of all shapes and sizes, Windows Phones, speakers, headphones and all sorts of accessories - and of course, Xbox One consoles, there's something for everyone on your holiday shopping list!
Holiday Gift Ideas for Tweens and Teens
Do you have a hard-to-shop-for tween or teen? The Microsoft store has great holiday deals on all of the things that make our tech-obsessed teens' eyes light up! The new HP Stream 7 Signature Edition tablet, the Jawbone MINI JAMBOX and Coloud Boom Nokia Headphones are all great gift ideas!
Or how about the Xbox One to make your favorite gamer's heart go pitter-patter?
Microsoft Gift Ideas for High School and College Kids
For the high school and college students in your family, the HP Stream 13 Signature Edition laptop makes a great gift AND it comes with a free year of Office 365 Personal! With a 13.3 inch display, an Intel Celeron processor and 2 GB of memory, it's the perfect laptop when it's time to buckle down and get to work on those school assignments.
Or how about the ever-popular Beats by Dr. Dre Mixr Headphones? They come in plenty of fun colors and there's even an online exclusive YELLOW pair available right now!
If you're in the mood to splurge, or need an extra special gift this holiday season for your spouse or partner - or just need something awesome to blow your holiday bonus on - check out the new Microsoft Surface Pro 3 holiday bundle, which has all of the power of a laptop in the convenient size of a tablet!
You can find your local Microsoft Store here. Whatever you decide to buy at the Microsoft store on Giving Tuesday, you'll also be giving back!
Get Ready to Save and GIVE BACK on #GivingTuesday at Microsoft store
When you make a purchase at any Microsoft store on #GivingTuesday, Microsoft is offering a $10 Giving Card that you can donate to the Microsoft YouthSpark project of your choice!
About Microsoft YouthSpark
Microsoft YouthSpark is a company-wide, global initiative that provides cash grants and software to organizations that support youth development. Through 30 programs and partnerships with over 350 youth-serving nonprofit organizations, Microsoft YouthSpark was able to help create opportunities for 227 million youths in over 100 countries around the world!
This #GivingTuesday program is a great way to give back to the community and help children receive the knowledge and training they need to become the future techies of the world!
The Microsoft store is the best place to put some cheer into your holidays! On Giving Tuesday, you can find a great price on a wide selection of cutting edge electronic devices at Microsoft store and get a warm fuzzy feeling in your heart because every purchase benefits Microsoft YouthSpark projects!
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Don't forget to LIKE The Microsoft Store on Facebook!
You can find out more information about #GivingTuesday here.
This blog post is part of a paid SocialMoms and Microsoft blogging program. The opinions and ideas expressed here are my own.
Raijean
I love Microsoft, they have so many products this time of year. I want the new Surface.
Jennifer
Is it wrong that I want all of these tween gift ideas? I mean, they're pretty awesome.
Robin (Masshole Mommy)
I definitely want to head over there. I need some new toys for me 🙂
Tammi @ My Organized Chaos
Sweet! We're debating on the Xbox One, we always have fun with it when at friends houses.
Lauren
I'm very impressed that Microsoft is participating in Giving Tuesday! I will have to swing buy the shop and pick up a few items that I've been thinking about. Thanks for sharing.
Kenda
Can I just live in the store? Then I could play with it all and check everything out for as long as I wanted. So many toys!
Anne-Marie @ This Mama Cooks! On a Diet
It's funny how we've gone back to the clunky big headphones like we had as kids in the '70s. I've even seen kids coordinate their outfits with the color of the headphones. Amazing!
Meagan
Microsoft has some awesome Holiday products! Really loving their surface pro 3!
Dawn
The Microsoft Store looks awesome with a capital AWE. I've got to get to one.
Lisa Bristol
These are all great gift ideas. My kids are teenagers so gift cards are the way to go for us.
Shauna
What great gift ideas. I just may have to stop by our Microsoft store to do some shopping.
Jennifer Sikora
This makes me love Microsoft even more. They are an outstanding brand that I not only can trust, but the fact that they give back to the community? Well -- that speaks a ton to me.
Dee Mauser
I much rather give than receive all throughout the year. I love putting a smile on the faces of those around me.
Nolie
Love the laptop. So stylish and easy to cart around.
Amber Edwards
I absolutely love how Microsoft is giving back! What a great way to accomplish 2 important things at once, shopping for someone important and giving back at the same time! I know a few people that would be loving to get that laptop this year.
Tonya
I love Giving Tuesday! It's great that Microsoft is participating 🙂
Liz Mays
I'd definitely go for a lap top. My kids in college use them for every class.
kristin
We have tween that would love these gift ideas.Thanks for the share.
Shell
These are all great gift ideas. I am not sure that I would want to give them away!
Stacey- Travel Blogger
I love Microsoft! Their products are such a great quality!
Dawn
My daughter and I both have HP laptops and we love them! They work so great and we couldn't be happier!
Mama to 5 BLessings
Wow this is awesome! I love when large companies give and not just think about getting.
Maria
I never knew about Youth Spark. What a great initiative! More reason for me to consider shopping Microsoft.
Krista
Wow! They have donated a lot of money! That is wonderful!
Brandy
This is such a great list, I honestly could use some of these ideas. Thanks for sharing, my tween needs and deserves something big and special for this year!
Tania B
What a great sponsorship! I am dying to try out the Surface Pro 3 for myself! Maybe after the holidays though.