Tech - 11/12 - Views From the Ville

Big Sound and Great Quality in the Stylish Soundfreaq Sound Spot

Dec 092013

I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Soundfreaq. I received a Soundfreaq Sound Spot to facilitate my review.

Our family really enjoys music. Most any time of day music is being played on a phone or laptop, or even through the television using one of our gaming consoles. There’s often live music, also, as Ashley and Austin both still play guitar, drums and keyboard regularly.

During the holidays, though, there are even more occasions to play music. We like to have it as a backdrop while decorating the Christmas tree, have songs to sing while we bake cookies or make Christmas dinner, and to be able to have playing softly in the background when we’re entertaining. And of course joyful tunes to play on Christmas morning!

A Color for Every Room

Multiple Color Combinations for the Soundfreaq Sound Spots #SoundSpot #MC

The newest addition to the Soundfreaq product line is quickly becoming our favorite speaker. The wireless Soundfreaq Sound Spot is a portable speaker that’s designed to compliment your home decor. In addition to black and white/wood, it comes in a 11 color combinations so you’re likely to find something that matches not only your home but your personality. Continue reading »

Holiday Gift Ideas from Best Buy

Gift Ideas, Tech 23 Responses »

Dec 012013

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.

I have always loved wandering around inside of Best Buy, especially around the holidays. Nearly everything technology- and appliance-related can be found under one roof. And when you visit one of their 1,400+ locations you get to actually play with the items and get hands-on experience before making a purchase.

Holiday Gift Ideas from Best Buy

There’s also lots of help to answer whatever questions you may have. Blue Shirts and Geek Squad Agents are highly trained, knowledgeable and impartial so they can help ensure you get the perfect gifts for your family and friends – and yourself! In years past I’ve asked them quite a few questions – about TV size, PC specs, etc. – and they were always able to point me in the right direction. Continue reading »

Save with No-Contract Zact at Best Buy Mobile Specialty Stores

Tech 18 Responses »

Nov 272013

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. All thoughts and words are my own.

When I was growing up if you would have told me that some day I would not have a landline phone, I wouldn’t have believed you. Even though I was an extremely early-adopter of cell phone technology – I’ve had a cellphone for nearly 20 years – I never thought they would replace landlines. And yet as cellular service has improved in quality and portability, I and many others have switched to using them exclusively.

ZACT Mobile Cell Phone Service at Best Buy Mobile Specialty Stores

While there are definite benefits to cutting the line and going cell-only, cost is not one of them. Especially with the addition of texting and data plans, the monthly cost for cell phones can be a significant portion of your budget. I’m always on the lookout for ways to keep that bill from getting out of control and recently I heard about a new one called Zact. Continue reading »

The New Misfit Shine Activity Monitor Available at Best Buy

Fashion, fitness, Tech 30 Responses »

Nov 232013

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. All thoughts and words are my own.

For awhile now I’ve used a pedometer to track the steps I take during the day. It’s definitely a good way to encourage yourself to take the stairs when possible, or to circle the block a second time during your afternoon walk. They’re a little clunky, though, and depending on where you clip it, I had a tendency to knock it off when I’d walk.

When I saw the new Misfit Shine activity monitor, however, I knew I’d found better than the perfect replacement for my old-school pedometer. First of all, it’s incredibly sleek and stylish. It’s made of aircraft-grade aluminum and comes in grey, black, topaz, and champagne.

Misfit Shine Colors & Accessories

Walmart Family Mobile Made the Best Wireless Service Gift for Grammie

Tech 1 Response »

Oct 162013

I am a member of the Collective Bias #cbias Social Fabric Community. This is a #FamilyMobileSaves sponsored post on finding the best wireless unlimited plans. All words and opinions are my own.

A few weeks ago I shared with you all that we were headed to Maine to visit my family. We hadn’t been up in awhile and we wanted to be there to celebrate with my Grandmother for her 85th birthday. I’m really glad we had the opportunity, as we had the chance to visit with a lot of family at my Gram’s surprise party that I hadn’t seen in years.

The Best Wireless Plan for Us - Walmart Family Mobile #FamilyMobileSaves #shop

Vacations in general can be expensive, but it has always seemed to me that trying to get to rural Maine is one of the most expensive places to which you can travel. While I was in college I remember trying to get a last-minute flight home for a surprise visit and the tickets were over a thousand dollars. Fortunately it wasn’t quite that expensive this time with a little advanced planning. Continue reading »

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