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Big Sound from a Little Package

Music is a staple in Sabreena’s life; her iPod can always be found on her body. Zazzle just made listening to her music more fun. The Doodle is the first ever customizable speaker. Think walkman but cooler; think boombox but smaller. Zazzle lets music lovers play their tune everywhere they go without the constraints of size, cords and bulk OR teeny tiny earbuds.

When the box for Sabreena’s Doodle arrived I was a bit shocked; no I was way shocked. I never looked at the dimensions but for some reason assumed it would be more like alarm clock size. It’s not, it is more like iPod size. The Doodle is tiny, like laughable tiny but it’s adorable and the cupcake design I chose for Sabreena is bright and colorful and unique. Sabreena literally awwwww it to death and immediately found 2 batteries and hooked it up. She loves it, says its perfect for her room and her needs and says now she can share her music with her friends instead of doing that dorky unhygienic sharing earbuds thing I see so many kids doing. It comes with a USB power cord to get juice from the computer or the option to install batteries.

The Doodle is totally customizable too.Whether you are celebrating Father’s Day or have a special event coming up, simply uploading your own photo takes it to a complete different level. Check out the plethora of images already available to pick out the perfect picture or phrase to make it your own.

 

 

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Cisco Valet Wireless Router Giveaway

I would die without my internet! Let’s face it most of us would. I’m connected through my laptop and when that is closed I’m connected through my phone. In order to stay online the way I depend on a reliable wireless router. With multiple laptops, smartphones, printers and iPods in the house we need good service and equipment.

Cisco’s Valet is a smart solution for uninterrupted connectivity with easy set-up. Just like it’s cousin the Cisco Flip Video Camera the Valet has adopted the same plug and play ease. Installation took about 10 minutes with the USB key and we ran into no glitches.

The extra features are what impressed me most. Upon setting up our network I found that a guest network could be set up so that visitors can gain access of wi-fi without accessing shared files. This is perfect for keeping your financials safe and family photos safe. The Parental Controls are going to be key in the new year. I can shut off connectivity at a certain time. Sabreena’s been known to lose track of time, this should help her memory a little bit. While most anti-virus software comes with website filtering the Valet is an added touch of protection. Keep your kids eyes off of what they shouldn’t be watching.
Cisco’s award winning customer service is available 24/7 is you get stuck during the installation process. The Valet is priced at $99, a touch more expensive than other routers on the market but truly designed so that everyone can use it.

Win the Cisco Valet for your home here at LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! Tell me how many devices you need to hook up wirelessly.

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Learn To Play Guitar With Power Gig : Rise of the SixString

To me playing the guitar would be so freaking awesome and the closest I am able to come is by playing Power Gig : Rise of the SixString.

Power Gig: Rise of the SixString  is the first game to feature a real electric guitar controller and teaches the fundamental skills of guitar playing in the process.  All of its controllers are compatible with Rock Band & Guitar Hero games and peripherals . Go to powergig.com/compatibility for more information.

Right out of the box you get that real guitar feel which is pretty cool in my opinion.  The one thing I really like about this game is the song selection.  I really like that the games features three exclusive artists : Eric Clapton, Dave Matthews Band and Kid Rock.  One of my favorite bands on this game is Disturbed.  LOL, if it wasn’t for this game when else would I have the opportunity to play a Disturbed song.

In a marketplace of violent video games, rest assured that Power Gig’s world of Ohm is a peaceful zone. The ESRB gave the game a T (Teen) rating, listing mild lyrics and mild suggestive themes.  You can buy everything you need in one box! The band kit comes with the game and the SixString guitar controller so you can start playing right away.

Power Gig is available at major retailers like Walmart, Target, Best Buy, GameStop, ToysRUs, BJ’s, QVC, and Amazon.  If you have a gamer on your list who is interested in the guitar be sure to pick this game up.

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Meet the New Flip Family and enter to WIN Flip MinoHD

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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Need Gifts For The Tech Savvy?

We have years of family photos and videos that if we ever lost I am not sure what I would do that is why the Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Ultra Portable Drive is so important to me. It is the ultimate portable hard drive that offers many different storage capacities from 320 GB to 1.5 TB so there is a drive for every one.

The Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Ultra Portable Drive offers drives with plug and play connectivity in USB 2.0 and USB 3.0. It includes pre-loaded easy to use backup software and allows you to access your drive on your TV, network or on the go when combined with other Go Flex devices like the FreeAgent GoFlex TV HD media player.

The Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex TV HD media player allows you to share and play your movies, music and photos on your TV in 1080p. You can also plug your GoFlex Ultra Portable drive into the drive slot and access everything via your TV. Another cool thing is you can watch stuff on YouTube and movies on Netflix.

I have been using portable Seagate drives for years even before receiving the 1 TB drive but I really like that you can now use it with the media player. Melinda immediately wanted me to transfer home movies that I recently converted from Hi8 to mpegs to the drive so we could watch them on TV with the media player. Transferring the files was simple and hooking up the media player was a snap as well. With both of us blogging we take a TON of pictures and shot a lot of video so the 1 TB drive is already coming in really handy.

For anyone looking for a portable hard drive that is lightweight and dependable and a media player to use with the drive I would suggest you look at the Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex line of products.

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Holiday Wishlist 2010 – Violight Toothbrush Sanitizer

How many people share your bathroom?  How many times a day is your toilet flushed? Do you know how many bacteria particles are flown into the air after each flush that are potentially landing on your toothbrush? BLEHHHHHHCH

Are you grossed out? You should be.  Fix it with a Violight Toothbrush Sanitizer.  Choose from many models and designs to suit your family or your personal style.

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Give the gift of clean this holiday season. For a limited time get free shipping on orders over $99 just by using coupon code SHIP9910.


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Holiday Wishlist 2010 – Powermat

If you are anything like my family then you have nine million things that need to be charged. In our house we have three cell phones, two blue tooth devices, three iPod’s and a Nintendo DS and were in desperate need of a charging station.  Thank goodness we got a chance to analyse the Home & Office Mat with Powercube from Powermat.

The home and office mat with Powercube is really cool because you can charge up to three devices at one time by either using a receiver or the Powercube.  Powermat also offers portable mats for that person who is always on the go.  The Powercube comes with either 2 tips : Mini USB and Micro USB or 8 tips : Mini USB, Micro USB, Samsung, LG, Apple, Nintendo DSi, Nintendo DS Lite, Sony PSP making it a very universal device.   The Powercube is what I use to charge my Blackberry 8530, Melinda’s Samsung Fascinate and both of our Jawbone Icon Bluetooth’s.  The Powercube allows you to charge hundreds of devices wirelessly.

The Powermat to me is the most versatile charging system out on the market today with so many different options it would be hard to find a device that it wouldn’t charge.  It is simple to use with its audio confirmation which is a unique sound that lets you know your device is connected properly and charging.  The Powermat also had auto shut off and full charge check allowing you to save energy and not overcharge your device.  It is also a very affordable system versus having to buy multiple home chargers for your cell phone, Bluetooth or any other device you might need to charge at home or while in the office.

If you are looking for a device that is slim, sleek and allows you charge many devices with one plug then you need to get yourself or that gadget person on your holiday list a Powermat.

Want a Powermat of your own head over to Powermat and tell me what item or items you like or something cool about the products.

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Smooth Shaving with Fogless Mirror

No more nicks or missed spots because of a foggy or soapy mirror. With the Fogless Shower Mirror Rob can now get a perfect shave using both hands in a crystal clear mirror.

It really is that easy; fill with hot/warm water, wipe away drops and use.

One of the tricks I have always used to keep shower mirrors fog-free was to rub it slightly with soap. It kinda works but then the suds distort the image. All of our shower mirrors also tend to become handhelds because the suction cups or adhesive fail. The Toilet Treet Fogless Mirror has surprisingly worked really well for the past couple weeks. it’s worked so well I’ve started using it to tweeze, apply facial masks and use facial scrubs.  It hasn’t even fallen once! I recommend picking one of these up for as a great holiday gift.

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I Assassinate Bacteria with Violight ZapiPOP

Literally kill bacteria that settles on your toothbrush with a swift karate kick of ultraviolet light. Violight carries a collection of toothbrush sanitizers for the whole family. At first thought who thinks they need to clean their toothbrush but when you think of the area it shares a good scrubbing is a fantastic idea.  Violight UV toothbrush sanitizers eliminate 99.9% of germs including strep, e-coli and H1N1.

Researchers have found more than 10,000,000 bacteria living on a single toothbrush. Droplets produced by flushing toilets can harbor bacteria and viruses that can remain airborne long enough to settle on surfaces. Viruses that cause colds, flu, and fever blisters can survive for many days on toothbrushes. Gross huh!

This is why Violight offers a solution for everyone. We received the Violight Hi-Ya, a cute ninja dressed bulb that is designed to sanitize a single toothbrush in a few minutes. There are also a countertop model that holds and disinfects 4 toothbrushes at once, this is perfect for the kid’s bathroom or those shared by families.

I remember last winter after each cold or sore throat we would replace toothbrushes. Sometimes we replaced one kid’s toothbrush 3 times in as many months. We could’ve saved ourselves those toothbrushes with a quick sanitizing instead. Also the kid’s toothbrushes share a cup; they end up touching each other and sharing germs. Now before bed I place each toothbrush in the Ninja for a quick cleaning and do our whole toothbrushing routine without the nasty stuff.

Right now receive a free iZap Travel Toothbrush Sanitizer with ANY other Sanitizer purchase; only good for October.

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Free e-Books for the VTech V.Reader

In the recent months we had the pleasure of reviewing both the VTech MobiGo and the VTech V.Reader. These gadgets have been extremely popular in our house. Shae adores her MobiGo and she and Shaun fight over the V.Reader on a pretty regular basis. Hopefully our giveaway winners are enjoying their prizes as much as we are.

Recently VTech announced the availability of six FREE, downloadable e-Books, worth $30 for the V.Reader through VTech’s Learning Lodge download library.

VTech’s Learning Lodge is a free online tool that offers downloadable books, games, customized themes and avatars. Additionally, Learning Lodge allows parents to track their children’s achievement through a customized Progress Log which provides parents with an overview of how their child is progressing through key learning curriculum, all of which are age-appropriate. Online registration is easy and can be accessed by visiting: www.vtechkids.com/download.

I hopped on the other day and not only registered both units but downloaded new games for Shae and Shaun to enjoy. Be sure to have a SDCard handy as this is required to install anything onto the V.Reader. Don’t hesitate, get online and get your FREE E-Books today and further your kids entertainment and learning.

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