New Windows 8X HTC Phone Content and/or other value provided by our partner, HTC. I think it would be fair to say I am a smart phone virgin. I've always had fairly basic phones and don't quite get what all the hype is about. My husband has an awesome phone, but because he always has it on him I never get to play with it. I *just* learned how to make a call on it over the weekend and he's had it for … [Read more...]
Auvio Expandable Bluetooth Speaker
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Auvio Expandable Bluetooth Speaker Portable speakers are so convenient, but wireless Bluetooth speakers are even better! I wanted to get this speaker for my husband to review. He is always on the go and I thought a portable speaker for his iPhone would come in handy. I know basically nothing about Bluetooth and even less about iPhones, so here's what he had to say about the Auvio Expanding Bluetooth Speaker: This speaker works great! … [Read more...]
Windows 8 is HERE! #WindowsChampions
Yesterday, October 26th, Microsoft made Windows 8 available to the public. I had to pleasure of playing with Windows 8 a few months back at BlogHer ‘12. My first reaction was that this platform is going to be easy for almost everyone to pick up. I had one particular person in mind that has a difficult time learning new things. Having all of the app tiles (also known as charms) on the home page makes it as simple as click and go. The … [Read more...]
Top 5 Things I Love About the Samsung Galaxy S III Cell Phone | A Mom’s Review
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In years past, women's roles were mainly to be a wife and mother. As time has passed we’ve progressively picked up many more roles. It’s not that we have more time in the day, but that we are expected to multi-task and complete all of these tasks in the same amount of time. Among other things I am a mom, wife, blogger, secretary, chauffeur, photographer, scheduler, and personal shopper. Because of my need to be organized and connected I had … [Read more...]
Neato Robotics Pet & Allergy Robotic Vacuum XV-21 #HGG
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Neato Robotics Pet & Allergy Robotic Vacuum XV-21 We live with two very big puff balls also known as Mocha & Jasper. I knew when rescuing two Maine Coon kitties that I would have to deal with pet hair, but actually having to do it often makes me groan from frustration. When I heard about a robotic vacuum that was specifically made to attack pet hair I knew I had to give it a try. The Neato XV-21 Automatic Vacuum Cleaner is … [Read more...]
LG Electronics TrueSteam Dishwasher Review
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LG Electronics TrueSteam Dishwasher Review Up until very recently I was under the assumption that a dishwasher was a dishwasher. I knew that some looked a bit fancier than the others and some had a few more “bells and whistles”, but they all washed the dishes... the. end. Then... LG Electronics asked me to try their integrated TrueSteam dishwasher. Not only does it have a TrueSteam generator, but it has a feature I have never seen anywhere... … [Read more...]
Microsoft Live Webcast At BlogHer Recap | What’s New For Microsoft | Upgrade Offer & Back 2 School FREE XBOX
I think I am finally catching my breath after our whirlwind weekend at BlogHer! There is so much to tell everyone about, but first off I would love to share some of the fun Microsoft tidbits I learned! Windows 8—I spent an hour with Windows reps learning a little bit about Windows 8 that is due to launch October 26th. I got to see it in motion and also played with it a tiny bit. To be honest, I even teared up a bit while playing with it (yes, … [Read more...]
What’s New With Microsoft Hardware | Mice & Keyboards
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** New Microsoft Hardware ** During our visit to New York and BlogHer, we were also lucky enough to get to see some of the new Microsoft hardware available now (and soon). We actually saw the Wedge Touch Mouse and Wedge Keyboard, but I’ve heard a little about the other items and am excited to play with them all. Anything to save space but keep me productive is a win-win in my book. If you are still in the market for accessories for Back to … [Read more...]
Arc Touch Mouse & LifeCam Studio Webcam RV $160 [CLOSED GIVEAWAY]
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BlogHer ‘12 begins Thursday August 2, 2012 and I will be there! As you know, I have been blogging for the Windows Champions program for the past year. I am super excited to attend the Microsoft Live Webcast on Friday August 3rd at 12pm EST and you should be, too! Why is that, you ask? Because one Style & Trends with Microsoft at home participant is going to win a Samsung Slate! I’m hoping it will be one of OurKidsMom’s … [Read more...]
Coby Snapp HD Digital Camcorder Review
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Coby Snapp HD Digital Camcorder The Coby CAM5002 High Definition Camcorder is great for recording your favorite moments in stunning HD. Film video, take pictures, and review files at the touch of a button, and enjoy high-definition playback of your favorite home movies with the built-in HDMI connection. A built-in SD card slot allows you to record hours of video, while the integrated USB plug, MuveeTM editing software and YouTubeTM … [Read more...]
