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One of the hottest and most popular gifts this season is the Flip camcorder. It’s small package, easy to use design and quick download are it’s greatest features. It’s small enough to carry everywhere but still powerful enough to to capture those funniest/sweetest/happiest moments in your life?
A lot families struggle with using video cameras on a regular basis because they aren’t very user friendly. Chargers, cables, replacing batteries,memory cards, size and price are the biggest complaints. The answer to all of these issues is the Flip Video UltraHD or MinoHD or the newest addition, the SlideHD point and share camcorder. Cisco launched a new line of Flip cameras that still have the great features we’ve grown to love but now with enhanced quality, a sleeker design and fun accessories and design options. The simplicity of using this camcorder is still its biggest selling point. Turn it on and you’re ready to go. There is a zoom in/out feature too but I don’t use it that often as I’m mostly recording the kids doing something or Rob eating something strange.
The Flip gets its name from the flip out USB plug that allows instant upload to YouTube, your pc or a separate editing program. No need for a separate software upload; the FlipShare program installs directly to your PC when you first plug in. Doing this also charges the Flip camera.
There are 3 choices of cameras from Flip; the Mino HD, the Ultra HD and the new SlideHD. The differences between them in my opinion are slight. The UltraHD can utilize batteries while the SlideHD has a larger image viewing screen. We’ve only had MinoHD cameras and they’ve always proved to be efficient, really good quality and best of all easy to use.
We’ve been using our Flip cameras almost exclusively for over a year. We do break out our JVC Everio for Christmas just due to capacity and battery life. The Flip is always in my purse waiting for that next great moment. We captured a great one on our family cruise this summer; Shae learned how to swim.
One complaint I have about the Flip is the lack of extra lighting or a flash but I’ve come to adjust my filming especially if it’s something planned. Instead of using in our low light living room I take it to the kitchen or better yet outside where we always get great products. Also I see where people can complain about the fixed FlipPort. Unless you are sitting on a stable, flat surface there is a chance that you can easily damage it by letting it dangle.
Win your own Flip MinoHD from Cisco here at LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! Visit Flip’s Do You Flip? YouTube Channel and tell me which video is your favorite.
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Where do you store your holiday memories? If you’re like most people they are on hard drives, memory cards or they are uploaded somewhere online waiting to be printed. Kodak Galllery wants you to hold those memories close and share them with others by putting them into a photo book to cherish for years.
Kodak utilizes a SMARTFIT Technology to make the process simpler which means quicker which means you’ll actually complete your book instead of having multiple projects started just waiting for completion.
Our SMARTFIT Technology makes it as easy as 1-2-3.
If you are a control freak and want to do the arranging yourself, no worries, the original photo book is still available so you can control sequencing, layouts and backgrounds. However you do it Kodak wants to help. Are you More of an everyday, candid camera kinda person? Kodak Gallery has a host of page designs to keep each photo book specific to each holiday, event or season.
Visit Kodak Gallery to get started on a photo book of those treasured memories to share with everyone during the upcoming holidays. Tell me what photos you have stashed away that need to be published for a chance to win one of two $50 AMEX Gift Cards.
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Your entries must follow the rules or they won’t be eligible for prizes. This contest ends 11:59 pm, Saturday, December 25, 2010. The winners will be emailed and will have 24 hours to claim their prize. This contest is open to US residents only. For complete rules please read our contest rules page.
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The Toys are Back in Town! Philly that is and LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! want to send you and your family.
Disney on Ice presents Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story 3! The summer’s biggest hit movie, Toy Story 3 and memorable moments from Toy Story and Toy Story 2 are hitting the ice in this sensational live production right before Christmas. Be right on the side lines of this live, fast-paced adventure as Woody , Buzz, Jesse and the whole gang are introduced to Lots-a-Huggin Bear, Ken, Stretch and the unusual menagerie of of SunnySide Day care Toys. Then root them on as the gang employs their unique toy ingenuity to carry out their mission to get back to Andy before he leaves for college. Don’t miss Slinky the Dog, Rex, Mr and Mrs. Potato Head and the infamous Evil Emperor Zurg as this production takes family entertainment to infinity and beyond.
***Be sure to take advantage of the discount for purchasing tickets! Enter code MOM to receive 4 tickets for $60; Additional service charges, processing, and handling fees may apply. Does not include the venue facility fee. Cannot be combined with any other offer and cannot be used towards previously purchased tickets. Valid only from December 25 at 2 p.m. and December 27-December 30 at 11 a.m., 3 p.m., and 7 p.m.
We have 4 vouchers to giveaway-redeemable for any performance except opening night, Friday nights and Holidays. Other rules and exclusions may apply, please contact the box office for more details.
Tell me your favorite Toy Story character to be entered to win this family 4-pack of vouchers for performances at the Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA.
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Your entries must follow the rules or they won’t be eligible for prizes. This contest ends 11:59 pm, Friday, December 10, 2010. The winners will be emailed and will have 24 hours to claim their prize. This contest is open to US residents only. For complete rules please read our contest rules page.
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The tree is up, the house is decorated and the wreath is hanging. Sounds simple enough except this year we did things very differently. Our Christmas décor fills up 3 coffin size totes but we only used about 1 ½. This year I’m taking care of my niece each day and I knew that while our own kids know the things they can and cannot touch I didn’t want to put the little one in harms way.
The actual tree decorations are divided up, breakables up top plush and fun ones on the bottom. The porcelain Nativity is set on the highest bookshelf where no one can touch it and candles weren’t even a thought. This simple but still festive arrangement has me less stressed than I would’ve been if I put out the stocking hangers, figurines and glitter trees. Maybe next year when she’s a little older we can go bolder and brighter and over the top but this year safety comes first you take to make the holidays safer for family and friends?
How are you going to Commit a Minute to holiday safety this year? Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a leading independent safety organization, is calling all parents to set aside time in their busy schedule to commit at least one minute to safety each day this holiday season. Where ever you are, how are you keeping your family safe at home, at gatherings, on the road or lugging home a fresh pine.
Here are a couple TOP TIPS for Safer Holidays that you can incorporate into your life
Water your tree: Dry trees pose a substantial fire risk. After bringing your tree home, make a fresh cut at the base of the trunk before putting it in a sturdy stand. Be sure to water it daily. Additionally, know your trees expiration date. After about four weeks, the tree will stop absorbing water, dry out and should be discarded.
Sleep safe, install smoke alarms: UL recommends using both types of smoke alarms in your home. Be sure that at least one smoke alarm is installed on each floor of your home, and always close to sleeping areas.
Be flame aware: Always blow out unattended candles and teach your children to stay away from lit candles or fireplaces.
Look for UL: Only use light strings and other electrical decorations that bear the UL Mark near the plug, signifying that safety standards have been met.
UL, SafetyAtHome.com and LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! want to know your own Top Safety Tip this holiday season for a chance to win a $250 Visa Gift Card.
*The participating blog with the most interaction/comments will be awarded the $250 Visa GC, if LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! win we will be providing the GC as a giveaway to one of our readers. We have received a $100 GC as compensation to host this promotion.
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Your entries must follow the rules or they won’t be eligible for prizes. This contest ends 11:59 pm, Saturday, December 25, 2010. The winners will be emailed and will have 24 hours to claim their prize. This contest is open to US residents only. For complete rules please read our contest rules page.
This is a sponsored post but the opinions and descriptions presented belong solely to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! Your experiences and reactions may differ from ours.
You’ve all seen them: Shop Today and Earn 50% off or Buy One Get One, Today Only. Those Deal a Day sites are everywhere. Sir Bingley is the newest addition to the deep discount shopping sites and launches December 1st.
Sir Bingley is a little different from most other programs as it will feature products and gifts for everyone not just a specific group of shoppers; you’re going to find kid gear, home decor, recreation and more. The first featured retailer is Dexton, LLC. On December 1st you’re going to find some of the coolest retro themed kid-powered products at ridiculously low prices.
6′ Hideaway 5 Panel Camo Teepee
Big Driver Golf Clubs (Age 3-5)
Deluxe Roadster
Deluxe Red Fire Truck
Retro Pink Sink
Fengi Princess Playhouse & Floor Quilt
If you are a shopper with shopper friends than make sure you take advantage of the Circle of Friends program. This allows you and your group of friends to purchase from the same sale event at even LOWER prices. Simply find that gotta have item, purchase it then send the provided URL to your friends and family. If your get the right amount of people to buy then you all receive an additional 10-20% off.
Got different taste and style than your BFF but still know she’s on the lookout for a bargain, sends her an invite to join Sir Bingley today.
Wanna shop? Win a Sir Bingley $50 Gift Card here at LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! just letting me know who you would shop for.
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Your entries must follow the rules or they won’t be eligible for prizes. This contest ends 11:59 pm, Tuesday, December 7, 2010. The winners will be emailed and will have 24 hours to claim their prize. This contest is open to US residents only. For complete rules please read our contest rules page.
This product review was made possible by the Double Duty Divas. I was not compensated for this review other than a product sample provided by Sir Bingley. The opinions and descriptions presented belong solely to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! Your experiences and reactions may differ from ours.
Melinda and I are currently using a photo editing software program that is 7 years old so we were excited when we received a copy of Roxio Creator 2011 with 3D for review.
Roxio Creator 2011 with 3D will do everything from burning a CD to creating 3D photos from a 2D image. To me that is pretty cool because that is one of many things that our 7 year old software can’t do. Melinda does most of the photo work but my job is the movies. I have a Flip and Camcorder that I use constantly and have started using Roxio to do my video editing. You are given a few different edit options where you can quickly add music to scenes or you can create movies with custom sounds tracks, titles, transitions and effects.
Another cool feature of Roxio Creator 2011 is the Learning Center. If you are new to burning cd’s/dvd’s, creating 3D movies or just need a few basic pointers this is a great resource. When you are in the Learning Center you can click on the individual tab that you need help with and open it up in a PDF document that will show you step by step directions with photos.
Roxio Creator 2011 is going to be our new go to program for everything like burning DVD’s as well as for video and photo editing. The first step is to learn everything that Roxio has to offer which is going to take time; at least for me anyway. Melinda was able to play around and made a few pretty funny pictures in a few minutes.
For all of you tech junkies out there here are Roxio Creator 2011 New Feature Highlights:
Suite Enhancements
Roxio Creator 2011 expands Sonic’s Total 3D initiative aimed at furthering 3D personal media enjoyment as well as premium entertainment consumption in the home. Roxio plans to continue to introduce additional 3D-enabled products and services throughout the year targeted to consumers, PC OEMs, consumer electronics manufacturers, and retailers.
No matter what your expertise Roxio is definitely something you should be using.
Here is your chance to win your own copy of Roxio Creator 2011 with 3D. Head over to Roxio and tell me what feature about the software you think you would use most.
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Your entries must follow the rules or they won’t be eligible for prizes. This contest ends 11:59 pm, Sunday, December 19, 2010. The winners will be emailed and will have 24 hours to claim their prize. This contest is open to US residents only. For complete rules please read our contest rules page.
This is a sponsored post but the opinions and descriptions presented belong solely to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! Your experiences and reactions may differ from ours.
There have been some issues with the Shopping Nanny $100 Visa Gift Card giveaway that was posted last week. The mandatory entry required readers to sign up for a free OR paid membership and report back 2 coupons that can be found in their area. During my review process I signed up for the completely free account and had no issues. By the time I posted the giveaway the requirements for the free account changed;the site was asking for credit card information. I didn’t know this until I started getting emails from readers stating they didn’t think this was a fair entry.
Shopping Nanny made changes to the website and it is now a truly FREE 4-week trial membership, no credit card information needed. I hope this brings you all back to enter the really great giveaway and check out Shopping Nanny’s really cool money-saving service.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me! Now get to entering!
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