Oct 152014
 

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.

Growing up in Maine, there were always plenty of adventurous winter activities in which to participate.  Skiing and snowboarding, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, ice skating parties, ice fishing.  You name it, we were outside doing it.

Take Your GoPro HERO Camera to the Ski Lifts! #GoProatBestBuy

There were always some awesome moves being showed off on the mountain, or cool things we would have loved to capture while out riding a trail (hello, bears).  But that was before smartphones, and most of the time you didn’t really even want to bring a camera, as they weren’t designed to take the beating of an active lifestyle.  So when GoPro cameras came out, I thought “hey, it’s about time!”. Continue reading »

Aug 102014
 

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.

Checking out the latest and greatest in televisions is something my husband and I both enjoy doing.  Every time a larger TV comes out, or there’s an introduction of new technology, we inevitably find ourselves at the store to browse.  While I love shopping online, sometimes you just want to see that big, beautiful screen in all it’s glory.

4K Ultra HD TV at Best Buy #UHDatBestBuy

Right now, Best Buy has a real beauty for you to put your eye on.  It’s time to check out the 4K Ultra HD TV! Continue reading »

Aug 042014
 

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Watching the evolution of technology over the years has been interesting to me.  Especially when it comes to portability and products being where you need them, when you want them.

Perfect Pairing: JBL Portable Bluetooth Speaker & Your Cell Phone #AudioFest

Look at the technology related to music, for example. We’ve gone from battery-powered boomboxes and portable cassette players, to portable CD players, then MP3 players.  And now with access to cloud-like storage and more space to download, many people have simply switched to using their cell phones are their portable music device. Continue reading »

Jun 202014
 

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’ve been having fun sharing graduation gift ideas with you here on the blog and over on Pinterest.  Graduation is such an exciting time of year, for both the graduates as well as friends and family.

Gift Ideas for Every Grad, Like Graduation Gift Ideas for Friends to Stay Connected! #GreatestGrad

When I give gifts, I often like to give themed gifts.  Fortunately, much like the fun gift guides from Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, Best Buy has one for graduation, too!  The best part is that there are plenty of gifts under $50 to choose from. Continue reading »

Jun 012014
 

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So, Father’s Day is a little over a week away. Eek! Between graduations and everything else we’ve had going on around here, it kind of snuck up on me.

Gift Ideas for Dad #GreatestDad

Fortunately, it’s Best Buy to the rescue again. They have gifts for those who like tech, guys who like to entertain – everyone on your list.  One of my favorite gift suggestions for the Gizmo Guru is the new Amazon Fire TV.  It has built-in WiFi and lets you connect to things like Hulu, Pandora, and Netlfix, while also letting you play games like Minecraft-Pocket Edition.  A seriously cool toy for under $100! Continue reading »