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Make Cleaning Easy with the BISSELL CrossWave Cordless Max

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I love a clean home but I’m not always up for all that entails. With my hardwood floors, mopping isn’t enough and neither is vacuuming, but, when I can combine the two, I’m a happy person. I get the efficiency of the newest tech and more time to spend doing the things I truly love.

With a family and pets, cleaning seems like a constant job which is why I’m loving the new BISSELL CrossWave Cordless Max because I can vacuum and wash my floors at the same time with unlimited mobility and freedom. Improved edge cleaning easily picks up pet hair that gathers along baseboards and in corners of my home.

I get up to 30 minutes of cordless cleaning power with a 36V lithium ion battery and multi-surface cleaning means it’s safe and effective for use on tile, sealed wood floors, laminate, linoleum, rubber floor mats, pressed wood floors, and more. It can even refresh your area rugs.

Thanks to Two-Tank Technology that keeps clean water and formula separate from dirty water and dry debris, I get much better performance than with all the mops that promised clean floors but left traces of dirt no matter how much effort I put in. All I got from them was a sore back.

I’m also loving the Wi-Fi connected capabilities and the BISSELL Connect app which provide helpful alerts, maintenance tracking and usage tips.

Buy BISSELL®, Save Pets

Right now, BISSELL will donate $10 to BISSELL Pet Foundation® for each CrossWave® Cordless Max purchase upon activation. Just visit http://BISSELL.com/pets to register your device & BISSELL will make the donation.

Sounds like the perfect gift for the holidays or any day! Learn more and get yours at Best Buy.

This post is sponsored by Best Buy. All opinions are my own.

Upgrade to the new Breville Combi Wave 3-in-1

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I’m always on the lookout for cutting edge kitchen appliances but dislike when they take up all my counter space, which is why I’m loving the new Breville Combi Wave 3-in-1 Microwave. It’s a combination Microwave that Air Fries and is a convection oven all in one.

This means you can air fry (crunchy fries, brussel sprouts, zucchini, chicken wings), bake or roast (whole chickens, lasagna, fudge brownies) or simply microwave with precise and even heat distribution.

The Combi has a 80% quieter soft close door – so no more microwave slams! It’s also 50% quieter while in operation so you can have your stealthy late-night snack. It even comes with a child lock. Super clever!

The “Fast Combi” function of the Combi Wave 2-in-1 is designed to cook your favorite dishes faster using Microwave, Convection Oven and Grilling to achieve the desired temperature and perfect results in less time. Powered by the Element iQ system, smart algorithms steer power to where and when it’s needed to create the ideal cooking environment.

Compact, versatile, beautifully designed and equipped with smart tech, the ingenious Breville Combi Wave 3-in-1 is the perfect holiday gift for yourself or someone you love!

Learn more and get yours now at Best Buy: https://bby.me/ehh4s.

 

This is a sponsored post, written by me, on behalf of Best Buy. All opinions are my own.

Back to school with the Jetson Quest Electric Scooter

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It’s back-to-school season and the sun is shining while the weather begins to cool. If you’re looking for energy efficient transportation for your student, the Jetson Quest Electric Scooter will give them an easy and fun way to get to and around campus.

Avoid the traffic and catch a smooth ride with the Jetson Quest Scooter’s sleek design. The 250W hub motor lets you travel up to 18 miles at 15mph, while the bright LED headlight and deck lights support nighttime travel.

The solid tires are specially engineered to absorb shock when you’re riding on roads and sidewalks while the LED display clearly shows battery life, current speed and more. Ultra-bright LED headlight and taillights make your evening ride more comfortable and safe.

Personally, I think this is great for anyone 13 and up, including adults who want a new way to cruise around the neighborhood or to the local coffeehouse.

When you’re done, just use the easy-fold system to conveniently stow away this Jetson Quest electric scooter in your car’s trunk or underneath a desk.

Shop this and more electric scooters plus electric bikes and boards at Best Buy

Ride Responsibly:
The purchaser and rider of this product are responsible for knowing and obeying all state and local regulations regarding the use of this product. It is highly encouraged that you read and follow the product instructions including all safety precautions and use protective gear. Protective gear can be found at Best Buy.

Enhance Your Lifestyle with the SunBrite Veranda Series Outdoor TV

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Disclosure: The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card for the purposes of this review however the thoughts, opinions and excitement here are strictly my own.


 

I’ve always been passionate about being outdoors and sometimes I think if I could have my bedroom out there I would. I’m also passionate about entertainment, especially home theater, and love new tech!

 

I recently discovered the  SunBrite Veranda Series at Best Buy, a family of weatherproof televisions designed for full-shade applications. This is the best of both worlds, right? You can bring the convenience you’re used to indoors outside.

The SunBriteTV Veranda Series is a family of weatherproof televisions designed for full-shade outdoor spaces, like covered patios and screened-in porches.  They are engineered to survive just about any climate in North America, resisting the harsh effects of rain, snow, dust, insects, and extreme temperatures.

 

 

No more having to choose between enjoying the weather or watching the game or getting stuck inside because you want to binge watch Breaking Bad  or Stranger Things.  Indoor TVs don’t belong outside but SunBriteTVs are high-performance and specifically made for the outdoors and engineered for permanent outdoor installation.

 

Veranda comes standard with a direct-lit 4K UHD screen with HDR, which is up to 50% brighter than indoor TVs for improved viewing in brighter outdoor environments. It’s more durable, safer, and a better experience that using an indoor TV outdoors.



Imagine watching your favorite movie with the entire family outside, a romantic evening with your significant other, or having all your friends over to watch the game! Such a great gift idea for Father’s Day too!

 

Outdoor living trends are strong, and all-weather TVs can really enhance the outdoor lifestyle. In fact, creating an outdoor home theater is the most affordable room addition you can make, and the best seat in the house is in your backyard!


Now you can grill, eat outside and watch your favorite show – a seamless evening spent outdoors enjoying the fresh air and nature’s beauty. Save me a seat!

 

Optimize Health and Wellness with the Fossil Smartwatch at Best Buy

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The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product.

Health and wellness are so important to me and I love to know that I’m taking the best care of myself that I can. I incorporate healthy eating, good hydration, exercise that I love which includes daily yoga, walks in nature or on the beach no matter the season.  I also try to reduce stress with mindfulness since our thoughts create so much of our reality. Emphasizing the positive is key.

Christmas came early for me when I received the beautiful Fossil Gen 4 Venture HR Smartwatch from Best Buy. This women’s watch is super stylish and combines classic design with modern tech. This watch was super easy to set up and it tracks distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken and floors climbed.  The rose gold band blends with my exercise clothes at the gym, casual or business outfits and I get notifications without having to carry my phone or other devices. With its vibrate mode, I can quietly be alerted to incoming emails, calls and text messages as well as upcoming events.

I love that this new Fossil smartwatch  with Wear OS by Google makes it easier to be healthy with the Google Fit app’s two new activity trackers—Heart Points and Move Minutes—which were designed in collaboration with the American Heart Association and the World Health Organization. These evidence-based metrics measure activity intensity, and smarter health coaching and make your fitness goals more achievable by motivating you to stay active throughout your day, everyday. This smartwatch is also swimproof and able to play stored music on your runs.

With this watch you have quick access to Google Pay—so you can pay with a wave at almost anyplace that accepts credit cards and you can even customize your watch face. It communicates with both iPhone and Android smartphones for easy data collection.

I highly recommend this watch, a thoughtful and stylish gift for the woman in your life or yourself! Available now at Best Buy

 

Join Us For a Holiday Smart Tech Twitter Party 11/13

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The holidays are a beautiful time to enjoy festivities and family, but they can be even more fun with a little smart tech!

Please join us for our November Twitter Party with Constellation.

We’ll be talking about Smart Tech for the Holidays and you can win some awesome prizes including a Ring Doorbell & Amazon Gift Card, a Robot Vaccuum, and an Automatic Pet Feeder.

Join us, Tuesday, 11/13 from 2-3 CST, 3-4 EST, follow Constellation on Twitter and tweet using #ConstellationConnects! No RSVP needed.

 

See you there!

 

 

Better Sound with Bose Speakers at Best Buy

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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.

 

After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music. – Aldous Huxley

I love silence. But, I also love music and sound! Listening to my favorite songs whether Dylan or Bowie, watching my favorite movies like Pan’s Labyrinth, or listening to the sound of the rain, I’m transported.

If your’re an audiophile like me and love the latest connected home products, you’ll love the new Bose® family of smart speakers and soundbars.

With superior Bose sound, the entertainment possibilities are unlimited. The new Bose family of smart speakers and soundbars has built-in voice control from Amazon Alexa that puts millions of songs in easy reach. With Wi-Fi and Bluetooth compatibility, you can wirelessly stream whatever you want, whenever and however you want. Plus, future software updates will add new features.


Control goes way beyond voice. Enjoy one-touch access to the music you love or manage it all from the Bose Music app.

 

Want more music in more rooms? The new Bose family of smart speakers and soundbars works together. The Bose Soundbar 700, designed to be the world’s best soundbar, delivers an unmatched combination of sophisticated design and exceptional crisp, clear sound. The stylish Bose Soundbar 500 has a thin profile that fits discreetly under your TV, while its powerful acoustics fill the room with sound. And the Bose Home Speaker 500 delivers the widest sound of any smart speaker.

Feel the full power of your favorite music, movies and TV shows. With Amazon Alexa built in, your favorite music is just a voice away.

Hey Alexa, “Play Isn’t She Lovely”

 

Get yours at Best Buy today!

 

Join us for a Home Security #TwitterParty – Tuesday, 10/16

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Connected homes are the wave of the future, and automated home security systems are no exception.

 

Please join us for a fun and informative twitter chat with Constellation on Home Security Automation, Tuesday, October 16, from 2-3pm CST, 3-4pm EST.

No need to RSVP; just follow us & tweet with #ConstellationConnects.

 

Prizes include:

Constellation Connect (first winner selected in Connect market) & Amazon Alexa Echo Dot

Yale Smart Door Lock

Smart Plug & Light Bulb Starter Kit

Learn more: https://blog.constellation.com/2018/03/02/home-security-automation/

 

See you there!

 

 

This is a partnered post with Constellation.

Cut the Cord with Google Chromecast!

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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.

 

As the weather cools down, I know that we’ll be spending a lot more time indoors. I’m actually really looking forward to this and a break from rushing around.  I’m dreaming of curling up on our couch with warm blankets, a bowl of Heirloom popcorn, and a mug of Earl Grey tea, watching my favorite shows on our big screen tv.

We’ve cut the cord on cable, realizing that it didn’t fit our needs and was way too expensive. The shows we love most are often on streaming services and while we can watch them on our phones or laptop, it’s wonderful to have them on the big screen as well now.

Are you looking for a simple affordable way to stream video content straight to your TV? If so, the Google Chromecast Streaming Media player is for you. It easily plugs into your TV’s HDMI port granting you access to your favorite streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, HBO Now and others. You can also watch movies, shows, live TV, and photos streaming on your TV from all your family’s devices.

You can even give Chromecast vocal commands through Google Assistant.

Using Chromecast is simple: Plug Chromecast into the HDMI port on your TV to power and stream your favorite entertainment right from your phone with just a tap. Watch shows, listen to playlists, and more. And while streaming, you can still use your phone as you normally do.

So why not upgrade your tv now? Expand your home entertainment without buying a new TV. In fact, it’s so affordable you can get one for every TV in the house! I love mine. Enjoy!

Enhance Your Outdoor Lifestyle with SunBriteTV – Veranda Series!

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Disclosure: The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card for the purposes of this review however the thoughts, opinions and excitement here are strictly my own.

I think I’m in love.

 

I’ve always been passionate about being outdoors and sometimes I think if I could have my bedroom out there I would. I’m also passionate about entertainment, especially home theater, and love new tech!

 

I recently discovered the SunBriteTV – Veranda Series, a family of weatherproof televisions designed for full-shade applications. This is the best of both worlds, right? You can bring the convenience you’re used to indoors outside.

 

 

The SunBriteTV Veranda series is a family of weatherproof televisions designed for full-shade applications (like covered patios and screened-in porches): Full Shade (Veranda), Partial Sun (Signature), and Full Sun (Pro).

 

No more having to choose between enjoying the weather or watching the game or getting stuck inside because you want to binge watch Game of Thrones or Stranger Things. Indoor TVs don’t belong outside but SunBriteTVs are high-performance and specifically made for the outdoors and engineered for permanent outdoor installation.

 

SunBriteTV Veranda outdoor TVs provide durability and safety for shaded install locations, like covered patios and screened-in porches. Veranda comes standard with a premium direct-lit 4K UHD screen, is brighter than typical indoor televisions and includes built-in down-firing speakers.

 

Imagine watching your favorite movie with the entire family outside, a romantic evening with your significant other,  or having all your friends over to watch the game! Such a great gift idea for Father’s Day!

 

 

Outdoor living trends are strong, and all-weather TVs can really enhance the outdoor lifestyle. In fact, creating an outdoor home theater is the most affordable room addition you can make, and the best seat in the house is in your backyard!

 

Features
  • Engineered for use in different climates – allows for operation in low temperatures from -24°F and high temperatures up to 104°F
  • Up to 30% brighter than indoor TVs – offers improved viewing in brighter outdoor environments
  • Premium 4K UHD screen with direct LED backlight – performs well in all lighting conditions
  • Powder-coated rust-proof aluminum exterior – protects internal components from rain, snow, dust, insects, humidity, and salt air

Special Offer

  • Get a free black Outdoor Weatherproof Tilt Mount for 37″- 80″ TV Screens & Displays with the purchase of a  SunBriteTV – Veranda Series – 55″ Class LED – Outdoor – Full Shade – 2160p – 4K Ultra HD TV at Best Buy.

 

Now you can grill, eat outside and watch your favorite show – a seamless evening spent outdoors enjoying the fresh air and nature’s beauty. Save me a seat!

 

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