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It All Starts with You: Set the Example When Driving! {Giveaway} #itcanwait

This is a sponsored post with AT&T through Latina Bloggers Connect. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I would like to thank AT&T for the Blackberry phone donation.

As parents, we set the example the second we find out we’re pregnant.  Just like we all took care of ourselves by taking our prenatals and going to our doctor appointments, the responsibility of taking care of our kids rests upon us.  That responsibility carries on all the way through, until they’re off, living their own lives. Do you agree?

Read about the The #ItCanWait initiative

But first, we teach them to drive. We must teach our children to be mindful of others. To watch the road. Keep both eyes on the road. In my case, don’t look at the pretty girls, as they’re walking on the sidewalk.  Keep both hands at the 9 and 3 o’clock on the steering wheel. The list can go on and on, but what about the rules of no texting while driving?  Have you been enforcing that rule on yourself? Friends? Loved ones?  We all know that children learn from example and one of the example we must embrace is the one of leaving the phone alone when we drive.

Información en español

Grab your teens and take a positive step towards better driving in three easy steps:

AT&T is making it simple to make a responsible driver out of anyone who drives.  The AT&T Drive Mode app is free for its BlackBerry and Android wireless customers. Check out how does the DriveMode app works:

  • Once downloaded and set up, the app will turn on automatically once your vehicle starts moving 25 miles per hour. Then anyone who tries to text or send email will receive an auto reply message telling them you’re currently driving and will get back to them soon.
  • When the app is turned on, all calls will automatically be sent to voicemail; however, the user can identify up to five numbers that can always be dialed, and 911 calls are always allowed.
  • When setting up the app, the user has the option to select one navigation and one music app that can be accessed while DriveMode is turned on.
  • While enabled, depending on your device, the app also stops incoming sounds for texts, emails and voice calls – so you’re less tempted to grab your phone.
  • The app automatically turns off once the vehicle is going less than 25 miles per hour for 5 minutes and then the user can view the calls, messages and emails as they normally would.
  • AT&T is offers the application for  Data and text messaging charges may apply for download and app usage.

This app is great for the whole family.  Are you ready to give it a try?  Here’s a pretty awesome giveaway!

it can wait from ATT

I have a wonderful giveaway for one of your!  The prize, along with a family friendly gift pack that includes a ICW T-shirt * ICW thumb rings, ICW Non-Woven Big Tote, ICW Decals/Spanish, ICW Cleaning cloth, ICW Silicon snap bracelet and Interior Double Side Cling. It also includes a Blackberry Q10 (Unlocked. ARV of $584.99)

Want a chance to enter and win? Here is your Mandatory Entry:

 Answer this in a comment: What did you learn from the site?

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Here are your extra entries.  See the social media buttons below?  Please leave an additional comment with your extra entries for verification:

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This Giveaway ends Monday,  September 16, 2013 at 12 noon. Void where prohibited. (1) winner will be selected using Random (dot) org and notified through email. U.S. residents only.  Must be 18 years or older to participate. By entering the giveaway, you give me permission to send your info (if you should win) to the sponsoring company, who will ship the prize to you.  Sorry, no refunds or exchanges. Winner has 2 days to respond before I select another winner.  Entries/Comments that do not follow the submission guidelines will not be counted. No purchase necessary.

 

Good Luck!

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Liz Cerezo

Liz is a Mexican-American blogger living in Southern California. Married 19 years, and a mami to 3 kids, her content is inspired from living in and raising a multicultural familia. Liz has been blogging for more than 7 years, establishing herself as a nationally recognized Latina blogger. She often blogs in Spanglish and may throw in some Tagalog when talking about her hubby. You can also find her chit chatting away at @Liz_Cerezo on Twitter!

125 Comments

  1. Margaret Smith

    What a great app. I learned that this app shuts the phone off automatically once your vehicle starts moving 25 miles per hour and automatically turns back on when under 25 miles per hours.

    03 . Sep . 2013
  2. Margaret Smith

    Shared on Google + (Margaret Smith)

    03 . Sep . 2013
  3. Margaret Smith

    Tweeted: https://twitter.com/peg42/status/374967194473340928 (peg42)

    03 . Sep . 2013
  4. Katherine

    75% say it is common among their friends. I make my kids turn their phone off when they get in the car. HOpefully the habit will carry thru and they will obey~

    03 . Sep . 2013
  5. Katherine

    First one to hit the G+ button

    03 . Sep . 2013
  6. Margaret Smith

    Liked on FB (Margaret E. Smith)

    03 . Sep . 2013
  8. Katherine

    Shared on FB kathbpersons

    03 . Sep . 2013
  9. Adrienne Gordon

    I learned no text is that important to read while driving

    03 . Sep . 2013
  10. Deb moretti

    100,000+ crashes per year due to texting and driving. I see it all the time and am appalled. I can tell when someone is doing it as they bounce from one side of the lane to the next. Nothing is that important!!!

    03 . Sep . 2013
  11. Deb moretti

    Clicked on g+ as debbie m

    03 . Sep . 2013
  12. Deb moretti

    Tweeted as @boyzrule1

    03 . Sep . 2013
  13. Deb moretti

    Fb like as Debnmike Moretti

    03 . Sep . 2013
  14. Mami2jcn

    I learned the campaign is associated with the National Safety Council.

    03 . Sep . 2013
  15. Mami2jcn

    Shared on Google +–https://plus.google.com/u/0/107669395021498938685/posts/g2MUKMCQ73C

    03 . Sep . 2013
  16. Mami2jcn

    I clicked the Facebook like button (my FB username is Mary Happymommy).

    03 . Sep . 2013
  17. Kenny F

    this app shuts the phone off automatically once your vehicle starts moving 25 miles per hour a

    03 . Sep . 2013
  19. Angela Kinder

    I learned that you can download a kit to help spread the word- what a great way to get the whole community involved!

    03 . Sep . 2013
  20. nickie

    Teens on average, text five times more a day than a typical adult.

    03 . Sep . 2013
  22. Kim H

    The amount of accidents per year due to texting is unbelievable!!

    04 . Sep . 2013
  23. Amanda Sakovitz

    i learned that 75% of teens text and drive

    04 . Sep . 2013
  24. Amanda Sakovitz

    I shared on g+
    https://plus.google.com/u/0/109923837387328357700/posts/csBwcbQyRJ7

    04 . Sep . 2013
  25. Amanda Sakovitz

    I tweeted @aes529

    04 . Sep . 2013
  26. Amanda Sakovitz

    I clicked on the facebook like button as Amanda Sakovitz

    04 . Sep . 2013
  27. Kathleen

    I learned that 75% of teens said texting and driving amongst their peers is common. yikes!

    kport207 at gmail dot com

    04 . Sep . 2013
  28. Jessie C.

    75% of teens texting and driving.

    04 . Sep . 2013
  29. Jessie C.

    G+1 the post
    jc c

    04 . Sep . 2013
  30. Jessie C.

    -https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/375294632180998144

    04 . Sep . 2013
  31. Jessie C.

    Like on Facebook. jesssie c.

    04 . Sep . 2013
  32. D SCHMIDT

    Visited and learned 75% of teens said texting is common during driving with their peers

    04 . Sep . 2013
  33. D SCHMIDT

    Liked on Facebook as D Schmidt

    04 . Sep . 2013
  34. D SCHMIDT

    Shared on Google + https://plus.google.com/u/0/101084640321592583492/posts/avF5SL7JQYc

    04 . Sep . 2013
  36. Elena

    I learned about 100,000+ crashes per year due to texting and driving.

    04 . Sep . 2013
  37. Elena

    I liked this post on Facebook as Elena Istomina

    04 . Sep . 2013
  40. Katie Roch

    I learned that teens on average, text five times more a day than a typical adult.

    04 . Sep . 2013
  42. Katie Roch

    tweet @katier6678
    https://twitter.com/KatieR6678/status/375354885509640193

    04 . Sep . 2013
  43. Katie Roch

    Liked on facebook (Katie Roch)

    04 . Sep . 2013
  44. Scott Martin

    no text is that important to read while driving

    04 . Sep . 2013
  45. Kyl Neusch

    75% say it is common among their friends!

    04 . Sep . 2013
  46. Lilyana Cruz

    learned it can wait!
      Prefer lower the volume, on my cell phone before driving, And Also I park if I see That is a very insistent call!. Never command or read text when i drive. I have 4 children who are always with me

    04 . Sep . 2013
  49. Lilyana Cruz

    like on facebook Lilyana Cruz

    04 . Sep . 2013
  50. Mari

    I learned that 100,000 + accidents a year are a result of texting and driving.

    04 . Sep . 2013
  51. yesi

    like on facebook

    04 . Sep . 2013
  52. yesi

    I learned about 100,000+ crashes per year due to texting and driving!!!!!!!!!!

    04 . Sep . 2013
  53. yesi

    G+1 the post

    04 . Sep . 2013
  54. yesi

    I FOLLOW ON TWITTER

    04 . Sep . 2013
  55. Tabathia B

    I learned that Every year there are more than 100,000 texting-related car crashes.

    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

    06 . Sep . 2013
  56. Tabathia B

    tweeted: https://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/376055321631797248

    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

    06 . Sep . 2013
  57. Tabathia B

    liked post

    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

    06 . Sep . 2013
  58. Tabathia B

    g+ post: tabathia b

    06 . Sep . 2013
  59. janna johnson

    crashes are avoidable completely

    06 . Sep . 2013
  60. Jammie

    I learned several phone carriers are involved in the it can wait campaign.

    06 . Sep . 2013
  62. Jammie

    Liked the post Jammie Morey

    06 . Sep . 2013
  63. Jammie

    Google +1 the post Jammie Morey

    06 . Sep . 2013
  64. daysi morales

    75% of teens texting and driving! thanks daysi3317@hotmail.com

    06 . Sep . 2013
  65. daysi morales

    Shared on Google + https://plus.google.com/u/0/114963836532711044623/posts/SCDQ8zwFD9h

    06 . Sep . 2013
  67. daysi morales

    like on facebook al posts daysi3317@hotmail.com

    06 . Sep . 2013
  68. Shannon

    I know someone who really needs this app. I really like the fact that it shuts off your phone when going faster than 25 mph. I’m definitely talking to my friend about this app!

    06 . Sep . 2013
  69. Shannon

    I tweeted too!

    https://twitter.com/channynn/status/376153939139256321

    06 . Sep . 2013
  70. Mel

    It scares me how many teens are not focusing when they’re driving.

    07 . Sep . 2013
  71. Kelly D

    I learned that teens on average, text five times more a day than a typical adult & that’s why the “It can wait” initiative is so important.

    08 . Sep . 2013
  72. Kelly D

    tweeted under kellydsaver
    https://twitter.com/kellydsaver/status/376801868111818752

    08 . Sep . 2013
  74. Susan Christy

    Over 100,000 crashes per year due to texting and driving – that is terrible!

    08 . Sep . 2013
  75. Kelly D

    Shared giveaway on G+ (Kelly D)
    https://plus.google.com/u/0/100897240334182760783/posts/p/pub

    08 . Sep . 2013
  76. Stephanie Larison

    I learned you can take a pledge online.

    10 . Sep . 2013
  77. joseph gersch

    you can plegde by facebook

    11 . Sep . 2013
  78. joseph gersch

    tweet https://twitter.com/jtwark/status/377916905413033984

    11 . Sep . 2013
  79. joseph gersch

    shared google plus https://plus.google.com/109408434884021276910/posts/2PL9PyHsag6

    11 . Sep . 2013
  80. joseph gersch

    fb like joseph gersch jr

    11 . Sep . 2013
  82. Christine

    no text is that important to read while driving

    13 . Sep . 2013
  83. Danielle

    I learned that this is an app that is not good for only your teens for for everyone that tries to drive and text. I think more companies need to take an approach like this to stop the texting and talking while driving.

    13 . Sep . 2013
  84. Susan Smith

    I learned that 75% of teens said texting and driving amongst their peers is common.

    14 . Sep . 2013
  86. Susan Smith

    Liked on FB Susan Smith

    14 . Sep . 2013
  87. Susan Smith

    I clicked on the google + button Susan Smith

    14 . Sep . 2013
  88. Daniel M

    learned 75% of teens text and drive

    14 . Sep . 2013
  89. Mihaela D.

    I learned that 75% of teens said texting and driving amongst their peers is common.

    14 . Sep . 2013
  90. christopher h

    i learned you can take the pledge online

    14 . Sep . 2013
  91. christopher h

    tweeted

    https://twitter.com/chromiumman/status/379073343531401217

    14 . Sep . 2013
  92. Jill Myrick

    I learned that 1000,000 + crashes per year involve someone who is texting and driving.
    I also took the pledge.

    jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com

    14 . Sep . 2013
  93. Jill Myrick

    I shared via G+ as Jill Myrick.

    jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com

    14 . Sep . 2013
  94. Jill Myrick

    I tweeted as jlsc123 located here:

    https://twitter.com/jlsc123/status/379093563297894401

    jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com

    14 . Sep . 2013
  95. Jill Myrick

    I liked this via Facebook as Jill Myrick.

    jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com

    14 . Sep . 2013
  96. Denice P

    Went to the site and it says that over 100,000 crashes are caused by folks who are texting. That’s a serious number.

    14 . Sep . 2013
  97. Denice P

    I tweeted here:
    https://twitter.com/doozercries/status/379113836709552129

    doozercries is my twitter name

    14 . Sep . 2013
  98. Robin

    I learned that app shuts the phone off automatically once your vehicle starts moving 25 miles per hour

    15 . Sep . 2013
  99. Deb S

    I learned that 75% of teens say it is common to text and drive. That is very scary.

    15 . Sep . 2013
  100. Deb S

    I shared on Google + Deb Smith

    15 . Sep . 2013
  101. Deb S

    I tweeted @SC_Deb

    https://twitter.com/SC_Deb/status/379282262786719744

    15 . Sep . 2013
  102. Thomas Murphy

    I learned 100,00+ crashes a year involve drivers who are texting.

    15 . Sep . 2013
  104. Thomas Murphy

    tweeted as @thomasmurphy40
    https://twitter.com/thomasmurphy40/status/379306849956134912

    15 . Sep . 2013
  105. Thomas Murphy

    I liked on facebook as Thomas Murphy

    15 . Sep . 2013
  106. jules m.

    i learned that 100,000 crashes each year involve texting

    15 . Sep . 2013
  107. Erica C.

    Texting can wait!

    15 . Sep . 2013
  108. Nicole Millheim

    I learned 75% of teens said texting is common during driving

    15 . Sep . 2013
  109. Elizabeth Ray

    I learned that this app shuts the phone off automatically once your vehicle starts moving 25 miles per hour and automatically turns back on when under 25 miles per hours. (Does this mean its safe and legal to use the phone when you’re going under 25 mph?)

    15 . Sep . 2013
  110. Brittney House

    no text is that important to read while driving

    15 . Sep . 2013
  111. Derk Thomas

    75% of teens say texting and driving is common among their friends.

    15 . Sep . 2013
  112. Mya Murphy

    I learned that 75% of teens text and drive 🙁 I wish cellphones were NEVER invented 🙁

    15 . Sep . 2013
  113. Mya Murphy

    shared on g+ Mya Murphy or myahugz@gmail.com

    15 . Sep . 2013
  114. Mya Murphy

    Twitter follower under mya98604

    15 . Sep . 2013
  115. Mya Murphy

    Facebook follower under straykattt

    15 . Sep . 2013
  116. Roxann

    I learned that more than 100,000 crashes a year involve drivers that are texting.

    16 . Sep . 2013
  117. Sherry Conrad

    I learned there are 100k accidents a year due to texting and driving.

    16 . Sep . 2013
  118. Sherry Conrad

    Tweeted dddiva / Sherry Conrad

    16 . Sep . 2013
  119. susan smoaks

    i was shocked to learn that 75% of teens said texting is common during driving

    16 . Sep . 2013
  122. Mel

    Like of FB.

    16 . Sep . 2013
  123. Mel

    melan26

    16 . Sep . 2013
  124. Sand

    I learned that the National Safety Council is part of this campaign.

    16 . Sep . 2013

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