A sample was received. All opinions are my own. Being aware of my surroundings while running around my neighborhood is very important to me. Nothing has happened thus far, but as a woman I can not simply let my guard down. Busy drivers that are in a rush don't always look both ways, cars zoom down my residential street much faster than they should and to be honest, as much as I would like to believe everyone is good in the world, there are some … [Read more...]
Nextbook 8 Windows Tablet #MicrosoftBloggers
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Nextbook 8 Windows Tablet Sample received. All opinions are my own. I tend to always have some sort of portable electronic item with me.... and tablets are a big deal in our house. The kids and I love to play on tablets but don't really have much experience with tablets operating on the Windows 8.1 platform. I was intrigued to see how different using a tablet with Windows was compared to my laptop. The Nextbook 8 features an 8-inch screen … [Read more...]
Netgear Wifi Range Extender
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Technology is an amazing thing. There was a time when a computer took up an entire room, and now you can hold many in the same room. The one problem you can run into, is your WiFi may not be enough. Living in a multi-level house, sometimes the furthest rooms from the router end with with a very weak or no signal at all. What can you do to fix that? I was asked to check out the NetGear AC750 WiFi Range Extender. This extends your … [Read more...]
HGG | HUAWEI Ascend Mate2 4G LTE smartphone | #DoItBig
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HUAWEI Ascend Mate2 4G LTE smartphone | #DoItBig Sample received for review purposes. All opinions are my own. Over the years I have progressed through many smart phones. In the end, there are a few factors, to me, that make or break a phone. HUAWEI took to the streets to ask people what smart phone features are important to them... take a look. What features are important to me? Size. Yes, to me size matters. I like my phones big. … [Read more...]
Motorola Droid Turbo for Verizon | First Look | #VzwBuzz
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As a member of the #VzwBuzz influencer team, I receive devices with line of service from Verizon. All opinions remain my own. I received a surprise package yesterday afternoon that I just HAD to share with you! I was sent a Motorola Droid Turbo! Fresh on the market you can get a sneak peak at your local Verizon store today and purchase them on Friday 10/31/2014. Why am I so excited about this particular phone? It's TURBO! As a … [Read more...]
Avoid Group Therapy Switch to Cortana Personal Assistant | Nokia Lumia 635 Smartphone
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Avoid Group Therapy Switch to Cortana Personal Assistant Promotional item received. All opinions are my own. If I had the money, I would totally hire a personal assistant. Being a work at home mom I not only have to organize home life, but also keep on top of things for the blog as well. Unfortunately a human assistant is out of the question. But I have recently been offered the chance to try out Cortana... the personal assistant that … [Read more...]
August Audio Fest at Best Buy | Samsung Shape Wireless Audio Review | #AudioFest
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The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free Best Buy has always been my “go to” when it comes to home entertainment. Their options to upgrade your sound with additional components, speakers and headphones are hard to beat. This August Best Buy is gathering their best offers on their best audio products during Audio Fest: a month of audio specials, … [Read more...]
Capacitive Paint Brushes for Touch Screen Devices Review #WindowsChampions
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Capacitive Paint Brushes for Touch Screen Devices My Emma has really blossomed as a little artist lately. Her favorite medium has always been Crayola Slick Stix (oil pastels), but recently I sat down with her to show her Fresh Paint on my Windows 8.1 device (Surface 2). To make the experience even more enjoyable for her, we were sent two brushes to try with Fresh Paint. The Sensu Compacitive Brush and Stylus is perfect for both drawing … [Read more...]
How I Use the #Samsung Note 3 Scrapbook | #VzwBuzz
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As a member of the #VzwBuzz influencer team, I received the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 with line of service from Verizon. No additional compensation was provided nor did I promise positive feedback. All opinions are my own As I get more comfortable using my Note 3 I have started playing with it’s extra features. I have several hours a week where I am waiting for the kids while they are in dance. I’ve tried to maximize my time there by working, but … [Read more...]
AT&T Unite 4G LTE Hotspot
AT&T Unite 4G LTE Hotspot Sample received. All opinions are my own. December was a heavy travel month for our family starting with a road trip that took us to Galveston, Texas. This adventure put us in the van for 16 hours. Four adult sized people and 2 peanuts, all crammed in. What’s a family to do in a small area like this for so long? Connect to the internet, of course! Every single one of us has a device of some sort or another … [Read more...]
