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Whether you eat out once a month or once a week, everyone likes to score a deal.  Buy One, Get One, free appetizers or % off – I don’t know about you, but when I see offers like that, I tend to gravitate toward those restaurants.  Well what if you could get deals like that for free and with every one you redeem you could also feed a person in need?  Sound to good to be true?  Well it isn’t.  TangoTab is an iOS and Android app that lets you do just that!

I don’t know what your ‘tech stash’ looks like when you go traveling, but ours is kind of crazy!  Three phones, Two Android Tablets, an iPad, a FitBit, a digital camera, and the list goes on. 

Based on most hotel rooms we’ve been on, plugs are limited.  Some of the newer hotels and those that have been renovated are getting savvier in that they are starting to put a couple of USB plugs in the room, but inevitably we’re plugging devices in to charge in whatever available outlet we can find…and usually that’s not many.

I’m so excited to let you know about Vecco DIY Rug Décor and their partnership with some non-profit organizations. I’m always eager to share about neat products, charitable initiatives and chances to win, and today I get to do all three! Yes, you heard me; if you’re creative, crafty and live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, Vecco DIY Rug Décor is inviting you and all Texans to show off what Texas pride means to you, all for a good cause.

I grew up with severe Canadian winters, you need some serious skin therapy up there from the wind and the cold. Dry, cracked skin…that’s pretty normal for most people.  Moisturizing is something you learn to do heavily and often, and doing that has become routine with me over the years even though I’ve continuously moved further South from the harsher climate.

If you work from home you know how important home office solutions are.  You want the products you use to be both functional and stylish, to assist you in your work not impede you.  Ergonomics are always great, because all that typing, mousing (yes, I say that’s a verb!) and checking your phone can make your muscles sore by the end of the day if you don’t have a comfortable environment to work in.

Fellowes new I-Spire collection are a group of products that contain all the elements you want and need in office accessories.  If you know someone who works from home, here are a few holiday gift ideas from the line.

‘Fess up; How many of you have precious room being taken up on your phone’s drive with videos?  Sure you may have posted one or two of them to Facebook, but in general, I’m guessing A LOT of you might have a gig or two of space that could be freed up, if you just got them off of your phone!  Of course we can’t just delete them, because they chronicle memories.  Some of you may upload them to the cloud, but do you watch them from there?  (Kudos to you if you do, and I mean that!)  If I’ve peaked your interest at all by this point, you will want to read morea bout the QuickFlics app, which is a service that delivers your mobile videos on a DVD right to your mailbox.

Despite the fact that we have no little kids in the home any more, I still love me some animated movies.  Especially when they are chock full of subtle humor and slap stick comedy.

So on behalf of 20th Century Fox and DreamWorks Animation I’m excited to share with you a trailer for the highly anticipated action-comedy, THE PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR! Featuring the voices of Tom McGrath, Chris Miller, Christopher Knights, Benedict Cumberbatch, Ken Jeong, Annet Mahendru, Peter Stormare and John Malkovich, watch the hilarious trailer NOW!

Are you disappointed with the inability to actually try new technology before you buy it?  Well you’re not alone.  A new study by Intel and Toluna says that 79% of Americans are excited about the chance to learn and try out new tech, but half of them are frustrated by the lack of access to them beyond what they read or see in the media.

That’s why The Intel Experience, at select Best Buy stores (50 of them in major markets nation wide), is now welcoming consumers to enjoy hands on activities with their products.

As you can tell it’s the beginning of holiday gift ideas on our blog!  In our home technology is big on the wish lists.  Between hand held video game consoles, smart phones and/or tablets, there’s always one of us playing a game, listenting to music or watching movies.  Good sound is important to maximize the enjoyment of all those activities and a great way to get great sound in a personal package is with SOL REPUBLIC RELAYS In-ear 3-Button Headphones.

Nudo Italia, is an artisanal company, that gives you a taste of the Mediterranean with unique flavors of olive oils.

Nudo Italia sent me a couple of their flavor varieties to try in our home.  It was interesting to try something different while cooking and baking.  I was able to incorporate both the Rosmarino (Extra Virgin Olive Oil Stone Ground with Rosemary) and the Al Caffè (Extra Virgin Olive Oil Stone Ground with Coffee Beans).