The Big Skinny – Wallet That Is

I’m not a big one for carrying a purse.  I have left them in restaurants and restrooms.  I never know what to do with them when grocery shopping, I mean do you carry it on your arm while trying to pick out meat?  Do you put it in the basket and hope no one walks off with it?  For that reason I opt for not carrying one unless it’s absolutely necessary.

I usually carry a coin purse in the front pocket of my jeans since but there are times the edges or zipper sticks out and i get stuck in the gut with the thing.  Not the most pleasant feeling.  Then I discovered the Big Skinny.  Big Skinny is marketed as the “World’s thinnest, smallest and lightest wallets“  in fact it’s a wallet that’s made to be carried in a pocket.  It’s thinner and actually smaller than my coin purse. It holds as much if not more than my coin purse but it’s not as bulky.  It fits nicely in my pocket as well as the purse I carry on that rare occasion.

Big Skinny comes in a variety of styles, colors and materials.  I chose the nylon Taxicat wallet in smoky teal and I absolutely love it.  It’s got a small zipper compartment for carrying change, several pockets for credit cards and store discount cards as well as drivers license, insurance cards and a large pocket for bills.  No more folding my money and hoping it doesn’t get stuck in the zipper of the coin purse.  Then the Big Skinny folds over and is held by a magnetic snap.  It’s great, just get the tab in the general area and it grabs hold and won’t let go unless you pull them apart to open it.  Did I say I love this thing.

Big Skinny is not only made for women but they have men’s styles as well.  I’m sure there’s not a man out there that wouldn’t mind a nice thin wallet for Father’s Day, a birthday or a just because gift.

To see all the styles available and get your own Big Skinny visit their website at www.bigskinny.net.  I’m sure you’ll fall in love with at least one if not more of their styles.   I mean so many to choose from,  bi-fold, tri-fold, clutch, wide, narrow, whatever your style Big Skinny’s got it.

Photo Credit:   http://www.bigskinny.net

A product was received for review. I was not paid in any form of cash for this posting. The opinions expressed are my own and were NOT influenced in any way.

Father’s Day Freebie from Denny’s

Denny’s is treating Dad to a FREE Ice Cream Float via its Father’s Day e-card on Facebook-http://apps.facebook.com/DennysCardMaker/.  Kids (or Moms) can customize a special card just for Dad with Denny’s Facebook application, and once the masterpiece is complete send him the card on Facebook.  If Dad is not tech-savvy, send it via email or just print it out for him.  The coupon inside the card gets Dad his choice of float from Denny’s three summer flavors — Cherry Coke® Float, Root Beer Float or the new Independence Day-themed Red, White and Blueberry Float.

The coupon is valid at participating locations nationwide, starting on Father’s Day, June 20^th through June 27, 2010, with any purchase from the $2 $4 $6 $8 Value Menu™ or entrée purchase from the General Menu.

$50 Snapfish Giveaway for Father’s Day

Fathers Day is fast approaching and what better time to think about that one of a kind unique gift for dad.  How about something personalized from Snapfish?

If Dad’s a Master Chef who belongs on Food Network , he’ll love a personalized apron ($14.99) or cutting board ($24.99) from Snapfish featuring his favorite photo of the family for the next big backyard barbecue.

For the Sports Fanatic who love to relax with a round of golf , give him a personalized golf towel ($19.99) from Snapfish, or capture his favorite golf memories with the born to golf scrapbook downloadable for free from the HP Creative Studio.

Dad will love also love new Snapfish address labels for his own personal touch featuring his favorite photo for all those thank-you cards he still needs to catch up on. Available for $5.99 for a set of 36.

If Dad’s the sentimental type how about a personalized photo keychain for $18.99.  I recently had a keychain made with a photo of my puppies and I love it but it’s not just for women, it’s sized perfect for a man.  The photo quality is great.

Snapfish is giving a $50 gift card for one lucky reader to be able to purchase that perfect gift for Dad and maybe have enough left over to get yourself something as well.  Kind of like getting a twofer.

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Personalized BBQ Gift Set from Things Remembered

It is summer!! I know nothing makes my husband feel more like a man than grilling out on his big stainless steel grill!

However, he just became more manly, because now he has a stainless steel grill set to go along with his stainless grill – he just got the coolest, most heavy duty grill set I have ever seen! And it is personalized just for him!

 

Check out this Personalized BBQ Gift Set from Things Remembered! This four piece set has everything a man needs to barbeque – barbecue fork, tongs, silicone basting brush and an engravable slotted spatula – all packaged in a wooden case that eliminates wrapping and gives him somewhere to store his gear. You can even engrave the spatula and/or the carrying case!

I got my husband this for Father’s Day and he loves it! It is very heavy duty and probably the most manly set of grill tools I have ever seen!! Plus, we engraved Daddy’s Grill Gear on it so that he will always know who’s gear it is – and who’s job it is to grill! )

Looking for a great Father’s Day present or birthday present for a special man in your life? Interested in getting your hubby one – maybe for Father’ s Day? It makes a great gift!  Get him this BBQ set and personalize it just for them! You can’t go wrong with this present!

Dad is the king of the grill. Make sure he has tools to match the title!

You can buy this Personalized BBQ Gift Set on the Things Remembered site for $65.00.

Mother’s Day and Father’s Day Gift Ideas From HP PLUS $50 Gift Card Giveaway

HP is at it again with great gift ideas for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day.

With Mother’s Day less than a week away you can find the perfect gift with HP.

Printing Solutions:
The HP Photosmart Premium with TouchSmart Web simply will make Mom’s life easier because she can print everything she needs with the touch of her finger and without having to boot up the PC. The HP Photosmart Premium with TouchSmart Web offers one-touch, wireless, on-demand access to popular Web content with some favorite apps for Mom’s including Coupons.com for coupons and recipes for her next grocery trip, Fandango for movie tickets and Google Maps so she doesn’t get lost on the way to Grandma’s and more! Available for $399.

Snapfish:
If your mom is sentimental, get to Snapfish.com and earn some brownie points fast with one of these great gifts that she’ll be showing off to all her friends:

Snapfish.com offers great gifts to show your love for mom and help her keep her favorite memories close. Snapfish’s photo collage blanket ($49.99) will help her snuggle up with up to 30 photos. It’s also available in 14 different colors to match any Mom’s décor scheme.  For a few additional options, check out Snapfish jewelry and customizable photo cards to surprise and honor mom on her special day.

HP Creative Studio:
And, if you’re looking for something last minute because you’ve proscrastinated, HP can help with free Mother’s Day printables available on the HP Creative Studio.  The site includes everything you need to create a homemade gift for Mom that can be printed and sent quick. Offerings include free photo cards, photo frame templates and even DIY kits including an at-home spa treat.

Father’s Day is just over a month away but it’s not too early to start thinking about him.  I know you’ve already got that perfect tie picked out but why not try for something different this year and shop HP.

DIY Dad:
The HP Photosmart Premium with TouchSmart Web is the perfect way for Dad to print whatever he needs quickly with the touch of his finger and without a PC. The HP Photosmart Premium with TouchSmart Web offers one-touch, wireless, on-demand access to popular Web content with apps he’ll love like Google Maps for driving directions, Fandango movie tickets and show times and Weathernews Inc. so he’s prepared for the annual Father’s Day Fishing Trip.

Celebrate dad’s love of tools and building with the workbench pop-out Father’s Day card from the HP Creative Studio. Not only is it free, but he’ll love your creativity and appreciate his own mini-version of his tool shed.

Master Chef:
If your dad belongs on Food Network, he’ll love a personalized apron ($14.99) or cutting board ($24.99) from Snapfish featuring his favorite photo of the family for the next big backyard barbecue.

Sports Fanatic:
Perfect for his next golf outing with the boys, give him a personalized golf towel ($19.99) from Snapfish or capture his favorite golf memories with the born to golf scrapbook downloadable for free from the HP Creative Studio.

For even more easy last-minute gift ideas, check out the HP Creative Studio for more free printables from photo frames to coupons for dad to redeem throughout the year.

Now that you’ve found that perfect gift for Mom or Dad the folks at HP are offering a $50 gift card good towards any of the items mentioned above to one lucky reader.

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Cool Beamz – A little luxury gift idea for the music lover

Music and technology have come a long way over the last few years. I remember being a teenager and easily being entertained with my maintenance free, zero cost, air guitar.

Kids of all ages (Uh-hem -men- *cough*) will enjoy The Beamz laser music system that connects to a Windows PC via USB and works off six laser beams that transform even the most musically challenged into a devine creator.

Each beam is assigned a musical instrument or sound, depending on which song you select. The device itself comes with more than two dozen songs. These sounds play when you break the beams with your hand.

Beamz is a lot of fun, but it is a little overpriced. However, I’ve seen many people spend $300 – $600 on musical instruments – just to sit around and tinker with.

Set-Up

The Beamz system consists of three components: PC software, a music library and the main W-shaped apparatus you interact with — an 18-inch-tall Beamz controller with a wingspan of more than 2 feet. The controller houses six laser beams, three within each set of controller arms. When you break one of the beams with your hand, corresponding musical notes or sounds are played.

The controller also has a rotary volume control and a few buttons, for starting or stopping a rhythm, swapping sounds or navigating a playlist.

Setting up the Beamz is pretty simple. You connect the controller to a dedicated USB port on a Windows-only PC. The controller draws its power from the computer through USB; you cannot use a USB hub.

You’ll have to rely on the computer for sound, too, because Beamz has no internal speakers or even a jack to hook up a set.

The controller must sit on a flat surface: Wires underneath the controller’s base can apparently cause the device to behave unpredictably. You are also warned in the user guide, quite seriously, not to stare directly into the lasers. But the company insists the lasers are very safe and in the same class as grocery store scanners.

That said – Beamz is one of those items that would be a great gift idea for any grad or dad who has everything! One of those gifts you get someone because they’d never buy one on their own.

Beamz is available for purchase at thebeamz.com for $199.95

Disclaimer: Product provided for review by The Beamz – Opinions are 100% my own. Product donated to local school music class

Toshiba M505D – S4000WH – A Father’s Day Delight Made to Order

Every woman knows that men never outgrow the need to engage in a little gaming – be it Fantasy Football, Baseball or World of Warcraft – and the latest craze that’s taken fantasy farmer’s by storm – Farmville on Facebook.

Dad has a very different need when it comes to computers – Toshiba recognizes that call and delivers in trump.

Granted, there are some grownup things dad likes to do on a computer too – from monitoring his favorite sports, following the latest in breaking news, ordering gifts and tickets – to planning an adventurous weekend with his leading lady.

The Toshiba Satellite M505D – S4000WH is the perfect laptop for dad this coming Father’s Day!

Product Description

The Toshiba Satellite M505D-S4000WH Laptop PC puts reliable, highly-efficient components in a mobile PC platform. Powered by an energy-conscious AMD Turion II Dual-Core 2.3GHz processor and 4GB of DDR2 memory. The Toshiba Satellite M505D-S4000WH Laptop PC can work for hours and hours.

Combining portability, generous battery life and modern style in a slim, eco-smart package, the Toshiba Satellite M505D-S4000 is sized to travel while providing powerful computing resources for all of your needs–work, learning and play. The 14-inch LED-backlit display offers TruBrite technology for optimal image clarity and a 1366 x 768 resolution for extra desktop working space and a widescreen aspect ratio for watching letterboxed DVDs–as well as native 720p high-definition resolution for watching downloaded HD movies and TV shows.

Thanks to the built-in webcam and Toshiba Face Recognition software on this machine, you’ll enjoy a more convenient way to communicate, log on or share your laptop among the family. Other high-tech features include a power-saving Eco Utility to help reduce power consumption based on your needs, USB Sleep-and-Charge port, a hard drive impact sensor that protects your data, and a dual-layer DVD±RW drive that burns CDs and offers Labelflash print functionality. And it’s sure to stand out in the crowd thanks to the stunning Fusion Finish with Sonic pattern in Black Onyx.

Pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version), you’ll be able to easily create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. Windows 7 is the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files, like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews, help you speed through everyday tasks. Windows 7 is designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to.

Toshiba Satellite M505D – S4000 available at Toshiba.com for $699.99

 

Disclaimer: Review product provided by Toshiba – Opinions 100% my own.

VTech LS6245 Expandable Cordless Phone w/ Bluetooth

As a lover of all things gadget, VTech is a gadgeteers dream. The VTech LS6245 expandable cordless phone system that can connect both landline and cellular phones simultaneously is one of those gadgets that come along and makes me go Uh-Huh, Ohhh Yeah!

This is the ultimate choice in phones for any busy being. Whether you’re in the market for a busy mom, busy dad or busy grad, this phone is packin’ the gift giving goodies.

The VTech LS6245 uses an advanced technology that allows this phone to do an abundance of nifty things. Basically this phone works as two-line phone system that allows users to be on a landline call on one handset or base unit speakerphone, while using another handset for a cellular call at the same time. The same method works for two mobile phones if that better suits your need.

The VTech LS6245 can be paired with as many as four Bluetooth mobile devices for making and taking calls.

Now that we have that technical portion out of the way, I’d like to draw your attention to the sleek, stylish design of the LS6245. There are no buttons but rather, a pad of touch-sensitive buttons. This phone fits in with most any decor and takes up little space.

Key Features:

• No buttons-uses touch technology
• Expandable up to 12 handsets and requires only one phone jack
• Dual caller ID/call waiting*—stores 100 calls
• Handset and base speakerphones—enjoy hands-free conversations
• Polyphonic musical ring tones
• Interference free for crystal clear conversations
• Protect yourself from identity theft with digital security
• Large reverse LCD with white backlighting
• Connect two different cell phones at the same time
• Connects to Bluetooth­ cell phones
• Make and receive both landline and cellular calls when connected to a cell phone via bluetooth technology
• Store up to 4 different cellular profiles The LS6245 retails for $79.95.

VTech IS9181 Wi-Fi Internet Radio

Whether you are looking for a Father’s Day gift for dad or grandpa or perhaps a graduation gift for Jr. the VTech Wi-Fi Internet radio is one of the niftiest gifts I’ve come across. In fact, my 17-year-old twins LOVE theirs.

My teenagers, although twins, have very different tastes in music. We have placed our VTech radio in a central location where both can enjoy it along with their own favorite tunes. And with more than 11,000 free internet radio stations worldwide, I’m sure they’ll never run out of tunes to jam to.

The boys in this house have lots of things to fight over – and I think I’ve just added one more to that list. Now, however will I decide on who gets to take it when they go away to college?

With being able to select from your favorite music, sports, talk radio and more from anywhere in your home or office – this is sure to be a hit with anyone during this upcoming gift giving season.

Features – besides the gorgeous sleek design…

• Stream music across the 802.11 b/g WiFi network with “Best-in-Class” range. Broadband Internet service and a home WiFi network router are required
• Listen to Internet radio from the available 11,000 stations with no monthly fee
• Access Internet radio stations from our user-friendly online site or on the device itself
• Play music from any audio device (i.e. CD player, MP3 player, etc)
• Connect to any stereo system or powered speakers to access streaming Internet radio or music files stored on a PC or Mac
• Built-in FM radio tuner for local FM broadcast service. Preset your favorite stations
• Hi-Fidelity built-in 3W tuned stereo speakers and a 10W subwoofer with class D amplifier for each speaker that can fill any room with dynamic sound
• Digital alarm clock radio-wake up to your favorite Internet or FM radio station or the internal buzzer.
• Automatic clock set and adjustment via the Internet.
• Battery-operated option allows you to take the device outside the home or office.
• Convenient remote-browse, select and control your music from across the room using the remote control
• Access local weather and 5-day forecast
• Large full color display
• Product dimensions: 6.3″ x 12.4″ x 3.5″
• Giftbox weight: 4 lbs
• Additional Specs can be found on the VTech website.
• VTech IS9181 Available for $149.95

Why not bogo dad this Father’s Day?

Feel free to correct me if you think I’m wrong, but it’s my personal belief that somewhere deep in the recesses of the mind of most men – there is a secret appreciation for shoes. Yes! Shoes!

Sure, men pretend they don’t “get” women and their abundance of shoes but I think a man comes awfully close to understanding the second he slips his feet into a nice new pair of his own.

Could it be?

The next time the man in your life gets a new pair of shoes, watch him. Closely. He’ll do all he can to keep those new treads clean for as long as possible. But then it happens, they become soiled or torn and suddenly he reverts back to the same old guy who complains about women and their love of shoes.

It’s just not typical of a man’s man to go shoe shopping – so I think Father’s Day is a great excuse for women everywhere to cater to the man a bit and nurture that craving for new shoes we all know so well.

For those who have a man who might be budget conscious – Payless ShoeSource is a great place to check out. They have an exceptional selection of summer shoes this year. The man in my life has a couple pair from their summer collection and what’s even better is for us mom’s of twins, that BOGO deal they have going is a dream!

In today’s economy, there are many things we have to sacrifice to make ends meet, but style doesn’t have to be one of them.

This year, I’ll be shopping Payless for all my family footwear needs

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