holiday guide 2014 – Page 2

Holiday Gift Ideas for Everyone from Best Buy #HintingSeason

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

We are definitely love our electronics here. Half my kids’ Christmas lists are made up of things like a tablet, headphones, Xbox games, …well you get the idea. We’ve all been wanting an Xbox One for some time. We were waiting until our 360 kicked the bucket before we replaced it. Best Buy has all gifts that your family will just love. Even your hard to buy for teenager.

I mentioned my family wanting the Xbox One. We’ve been holding off but it was so tempting this year. There are so many awesome games out for the Xbox One this year. My dad tends to go over board on our gifts. When he was asking for gift ideas for my family of 6, I gave him the idea of maybe instead of buying us each gifts we’d be happy with a family gift. He loves to buy electronics. Case and point he surprised me with a Dyson Animal for my birthday . I told him he could buy the Xbox One as a family gift for less than what he usually spends on the whole family. Whether he will or not, I don’t know . I think he spends way too much on us as it is.

One reason I like buying my electronics and tech gifts from Best Buy is the option to get their Geek Squad service on many of the products they sell.

Xbox One was built by gamers, for gamers. With the best exclusive titles (Halo, Sunset Overdrive), the biggest blockbusters (Assassin’s Creed and Call of Duty) the hottest sports franchises (Madden 15, FIFA 15, NBA 2K15) and top family titles (Fantasia: Music Evolved, Just Dance 15, Skylanders) Xbox One takes gaming to a whole new level.

In addition to being a great gaming console, Xbox one connects consumers unlike any other device. Xbox One enables access to the latest TV shows and movies through your favorite apps. With Xbox One all of your media is at your fingertips when you want it.

Link to XBOX One at Best Buy

Of course, not all people are into video games like we are. Some may like their music more. Music to workout to, Music for cleaning (right here this girl), music to share with friends. That’s why the JBL speakers would make a great gift for anyone who love listening to music. You’ll get a quality speaker with awesome sound.

There are 3 different kinds of JBL speakers:

JBL Charge 2– Between the twin passive radiators for deep bass, the massive 6000mAh battery and the hands-free conference speakerphone the key benefit is the Bluetooth Social Mode which allows up to three different users to take their turns to play their own playlists on a single speaker.

JBL Flip 2– Aside from the dual performance-tuned JBL drivers and a built-in bass port, the key benefit of the JBL Flip 2 is the SoundClear echo and noise cancellation combined with the state-of the art microphone system to pick up calls on the speaker.

JBL Reflect Earbud headphones– Sweat proof ergonomic design. With a 5 hour rechargeable battery and a reach of about 40 feet, the JBL Reflect BT’s key benefit is the design of the ergonomic eartips along with the built-in magnets which keep your buds on standby without loose cables.

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How about for the one who travels for business or for pleasure. Or for the mom that has to find schools, gyms, and other sports venues for their kids (again this girl here). One gift on my list last year was a GPS. I asked for a GPS last Christmas and I did actually get on. I was thrilled. It takes a lot of stress off me when I have to drive to a town I’m not familiar with to attend one of my son’s wrestling meets or find a soccer field. I know TomTom and Garmin are always hot names in the GPS section.

Garmin and TomTom GPS at Best Buy Featuring bluetooth connectivity for hands-free calling, traffic and weather updates. Lane assist, Lifetime traffic and map updates. Voice Recognition Technology.

· Garmin 52LM

o 5.0” display

o Maps of 49 U.S. states, plus lifetime map updates1

o Lane assist with junction view

o Displays speed limit and accurate arrival time

o Easily find addresses and millions of points of interest

o Spoken turn-by-turn directions

· Garmin 2597LMT

o 5.0” display

o Maps of 49 U.S. states, plus lifetime map updates1

o Lane assist with junction view

o Displays speed limit and accurate arrival time

o Easily find addresses and millions of points of interest

o Spoken turn-by-turn directions

· TomTom Go 50s

Lifetime TomTom Traffic: Drive with TomTom Traffic for the lifetime of your device
Lifetime Maps (US, Canada, Mexico): Always drive with the latest map
3D Maps. See buildings and landmarks in stunning 3D
5″ touchscreen with advanced lane guidance

ShaveMOB Stocking Stuffer

I received the below pictured products in exchange for this post. Any opinions expressed are my own.

My husband had the chance to try out ShaveMOB last year. He tried out their 6 blade with the trimmer and said it’s just as good if not better than the more expensive name brand he had been using. He received more blades and an extra handle this year.

Razors are an awesome stocking stuffer ideas for guys or gals. Yes ShaveMOB has awesome razors for both! That’s why ShaveMOB created a stocking stuffer package that includes 1 handle, a 2 month supply of razors (either 3, 4, or 6 blade you choose) and a wooden mustache monocle.

I’m telling you peeps, these razors are honestly as good if not better than the razors you’re already using. My husband was very happy to get more ShaveMOB razors to use. Actually, now that I’m thinking about it…I have a brother I was looking to send a gift to for the holidays. I think this is the ticket. Remember, if you want your recipient to get it on time for Christmas you must order yours before December 17, 2014. After that, there are no guarantees on getting it for the Christmas. If you’re looking for a gift for the guy in your life, this would be a great option. Save him money, it’s useful, and it’s a quality set.

In closing I leave you with this ShaveMOB holiday commercial:

Best Buy has the Cameras and Camcorders to Capture Your Memories

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

It’s amazing how much cameras and camcorders have evolved over the years. When I was just a tiny girl my grandfather had some type of camcorder. I don’t remember what it actually looked like but I remember him setting up this movie screen type thing in the living room and he had a projector and rolls of film he’d set up. He’d call everyone into the living room to watch the film he captured from birthday parties or holidays. Then I remember him getting another camcorder down the road it was huge. He had to set it on his shoulder to take video. My parents got one like it eventually too. It recorded on VHS tapes. Then I remember going on field trips as a girl and taking my 10 mm camera with me. I would sometimes be disappointed when I’d have to wait a week for my pictures then get them only to find some of the pics didn’t turn out.

Of course now we have digital point and shoot cameras, DLSR cameras, and compact camcorders that give amazing picture quality. I LOVE my DLSR, one of the best investments I ever made. I use it a LOT of both my site and personal use. Best Buy has some awesome DLSR and Camcorders you can buy now and capture holiday memories in high quality shots and film.

Best Buy is the ultimate destination for the latest cameras and camcorders to capture your high-stakes memories. These three cameras from Nikon, Sony and Samsung, all come equipped with built-in Wi-Fi so you can share amazing photos with ease. Upgrade your camera in time to capture precious holiday memories.

Nikon D5300 DSLR w/18-55mm VR Lens

· A DSLR with built-in Wi-Fi so you can capture high quality photos and share them instantly

· This Nikon D5300 DSLR camera comes with an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II lens that enables you to capture sharp photos and video footage. Optical image stabilization helps prevent blurring to ensure image clarity

· Also available in red or gray

Sony α6000 Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera

· A compact system camera with the World’s Fastest Autofocus

· This Sony Alpha A6000 features a 24.3-megapixel, Exmor APS-C CMOS sensor that makes it easy to shoot scenes in stunning clarity. Built-in Wi-Fi lets you share stored content across devices.

· Also available in White or silver

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

· A digital camera that allows you to shoot, share, and use Android Apps

· This Samsung Galaxy 2 digital camera’s 16.3-megapixel, 1/2.3″ BSI CMOS sensor allows you to capture sharp images and high-definition video footage. The 4.8″ touch screen simplifies operation, and built-in Wi-Fi makes sharing stored files easy.

Visit the Best Buy Holiday Gift Center to see more great cameras, whether you’re giving as a gift or upgrading for yourself.

Never miss a moment. #CamerasatBestBuy

Are any of these cameras on your wishlist? With the wifi features they sure are on mine!

All Things Christmas and More Has Battery Powered Lights Too

I received the below mentioned products in order to complete an honest review. Any opinions expressed are my own.

It never fails, bring out the Christmas decorations and find out this string of lights doesn’t work, some ornaments are broke, you can’t find a certain thing you’re looking for, and realize your tree toppers has seen it’s better days. Well maybe not all at once but there’s usually at least that one or two things you discover right? I know I do. We have a tree that was given to us by my husband’s step-grandparents. Our angel tree topper was beautiful but she officially quit on us last year. I nearly forgot we needed a new topper.

AllThingsChristmasandmore.com has tons of tree toppers, lights, bells, and other things to help deck your halls. I decided I wanted to go with a star topper this time. I didn’t want to spend a lot of money but still wanted something to look nice. I ended up choosing the 16 inch Gold Star tree topper from AllThingsChristmasandmore.com. I had never used a topper that didn’t light up before. I was worried I wouldn’t be thrilled with it.

It was carefully shipped. It was in a flat box inside of a bigger box with some lights i had also ordered (I’ll talk about those in a minute). The star fit perfectly on the top of our 6.5 ft tree. It wasn’t too big or too small for our tree. As soon as I turned the lights on on the tree the light hitting the glitter on the star really made it glow. I’m very happy with the star tree topper I got.

The other thing I ordered from AllThingsChristmasandMore.com was a 50 ct set of multi-colored battery operated Christmas lights. My youngest son has been wanting me to put lights in his window in his bedroom. The problem is that he has a small room and only has one outlet in his room which is on the opposite wall from his bed. When I saw the battery operated lights, I knew that was the answer. A bit safer for his room too.

These lights are pretty cool. You can turn them on solid or there is a flicker function which my son likes. It also has the option to set a timer and have them kick on at a certain time which I think is pretty cool.

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Best Buy Has THE Camera I Want: Canon EOS T5i #HintingSeason #CanonatBestBuy

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 had a DLSR camera on my wish list for a few years. They can be pretty expensive. The things you can do with them and the quality of the pictures….well that’s why I wanted one. This past spring my hubby handed me some of the tax return and told me to get something for myself. I had the DLSR camera and a Dyson vacuum on my list. I opted for the camera because I figured I could use if for both business and personal use. I’m so glad I made that decision and so glad I have my camera now.

Best Buy has an amazing selection of cameras and camcorders so you can get the camera you want. There is still plenty of time to get a new camera or camcorder to capture holiday memories!

I personally have a Canon Rebel DLSR and I love it. Mine is a T2 but I’m definitely drooling over the new T5i!

Best Buy is the ultimate destination for the latest cameras to capture your holiday memories. The Canon EOS Rebel T5i is one of the best-selling DSLRs. This camera makes advanced photography easy and fun, and gives you exceptional image quality, along with a host of features to enhance your creative expression.
• Capture Hollywood caliber full HD video
• Continuous autofocus while taking HD video
• Features an 18.0-megapixel CMOS sensor and a DIGIC 5 image processor to ensure vivid, crystal-clear images.
• The 3″ vari-angle touch screen simplifies navigation.

Save $150 on the Canon EOS Rebel T5i at Best Buy*. Visit Best Buy to learn more.

*offer valid 12/7-12/20

Oh my gosh 18 megapixel my T2 is only 12 mp and I think it takes great photos. I can only imagine what this one can do! I have a camera strap on mine and won’t even try to take pics without that strap around my neck. I’ve grown so attached to my camera. One thing I like about these cameras is the option to use the screen to take pictures. Also it has an awesome screen to review the pictures you take so you can be sure you got that pic!

If you’re thinking about getting one of these as a gift for someone, I’m sure they’ll love it.

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