I'm super excited to announce that I've been chosen as a Skype Ambassador through a campaign from Mom Central!
I discovered my love for Skype when I was visiting Mexico a few years ago. I forgot to switch my phone over to the Mexico plan, and I didn't want to risk turning on the phone while out of the country because I know how quickly those roaming data charges can add up. I needed to call my husband, and on a whim I bought $10 worth of Skype credit and gave it a try. Needless to say, I was instantly hooked. I used my computer to call my husband's cell and then gradually we started to use the video chat feature using my laptop (with a built in camera) and an iPod touch. If I called from my computer to the iPod with video, each international call was free! That first $10 I bought in Skype credit lasted me for months ... even on a cruise, when it seemed like I was in the middle of nowhere -- Skype worked!
I will be using Skype almost exclusively next month when my daughter and I travel to Europe for a Mediterranean cruise. Calling home will take a little more planning since I need access to WI-FI, but the money I will save on each call makes it all worth it.
For me, Skype has completely taken the stress out of making international calls. It has changed how I travel and it has brought my family closer together when I'm away because I can now see their faces, instead of just talking to them on the phone.
I seriously love Skype.
Skype “Mom You Rock” Charity Campaign
Skype isn't just a cheap way to call home when you're traveling abroad-- it's an easy and affordable way to connect with loved ones who are both near and far. Never has it been so easy to video chat with friends and family, which is why it's a great idea to send personal Skype messages instead of sending a greeting card for occasions like Mother's Day. Skype has a new campaign called "Mom You Rock', where Skype will donate $1 to Save the Children for each video card sent -- full details can be found on the Skype Facebook Page.
Do you use Skype? Have you ever used it to send video messages instead of greeting cards?
I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Skype. I received Skype credits to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for participating.
debrap
That's wonderful. Congratulations!
Jenn @therebelchick
Congrats, that is awesome!!
Courtney
Congratulations!!
Rachel @ Following In My Shoes
How fun -- congratulations!
Stefani
How fun! Congratulations... 🙂
Apryl @ Christian Clippers
Congrats!
Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins
Congrats!
Notorious Spinks
I never really got into Skype but I figure I'll give it a try.
Toni @ A Daily Dose
Yay!! I love skype too.
Kathleen
Congrats! I don't use Skype all that often, so skipped applying for this one.
Donna
I literally could not have made it without Skype over the last 4 months - it was part of my job requirement. Seriously. Congrats to you!
Emily @FamilyNLifeLV
Congrats!! What a cool opp!
Megan @ Weight Loss Mother
Congrats! I love Skype!
Theresa
Congratulations!!!
Becca @ Mama B
So awesome! I love Skype!
Tricia Nightowlmama
I thought skype was free? But yes it's awesome I skyped with my mom while on a bloggers trip in california I was so lonely I wanted to share what I was experiencing and skype made it easy
Tracy Roberts
I love Skype and use it all the time for calls, instant messaging & file sharing. Congrats on being a Skype Ambassador!
HilLesha
Congrats! 🙂
Lolo
Congrats! It looks like such a fun program!
Jennifer
congrats!!!
Anne - Mommy Has to Work
Congratulations!!!
Colleen
Congrats! I'm in good company 😉
Kasandria Reasoner
I'm a total SKYPE newbie, but want to learn more about it so I'll be checking in on those posts
Kas
Billie
Congratulations! It's amazing that it worked on the cruise.
Marcie W.
Congrats on becoming an abassador! I use Skype to talk to my BFF who moved to Texas almost 3 years ago. It helps so much!
Penelope
Yay, that is awesome!