Check Out the New LG G4 Smartphone at Best Buy

*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.*

Are you looking for the hottest, most up to date smartphone on the market? Who isn't, right? If not for yourself, I am sure there is a very special father in your life that would love an incredible new smartphone this Father's Day.

In any case, there is only one smartphone you should be considering, and it is the LG G4. I had the pleasure of checking this incredible phone out at my local Best Buy. Actually it was almost a displeasure, because it just made me realize how inferior my current phone is. That's right, I got a major case of phone envy.

The LG G4 is the coolest phone I have ever seen, and I am not exaggerating. There are many features that make the new LG G4 stand out from the pack, but the most distinctive superiorities are in the camera, the display and the design.

The curved design that ergonomically fits the palm of your hand is wonderful. I've always found it odd holding on to a flat rectangle. It is not only functional physically, thanks to the Upgradable memory up to 2TB with micro SD card and a replaceable high capacity 3,000mAh battery. With features like that, the premium style of genuine leather, metallic and ceramic style back covers is just icing on the cake.

The cutting edge 5.5" IPS Quantum Display ensures an outstanding visual experience. The 25% brighter display along with a 50% improvement in contrast for richer images makes for enhanced viewing in various lighting conditions. Quad HD resolution with 538 PPI ensures incredible detail. It's all in the details after all.

As impressive as all the design and display features are, the most important aspect, to me personally, is the camera. As a blogger it is part of my job to take high quality photos, and sometimes all I have for a camera is my phone. Also, as a mother, I want to be able to capture any special moment in my family's life, even when my DSLR is at home. A high quality camera is essential.

The LG G4 must have known that, which is why their camera is so impressive. The camera boasts f/1.8 aperture for impressive performance in low light situations. This is so great for me as I often attend events and such where the lighting is very poor. It has a manual mode with 15 settings and over 135 options for great control over how photos are captured.  I really love the improved Laser Auto Focus so I can always be ready to capture the moment.

While I am not much of a selfie queen, I love the 8MP front facing camera, so that if I decide to take a selfie, I don't look like total garbage. I am more excited about the 16MP rear facing camera so the pictures I take of everything else look fantastic. That's also why I adore the improved Optical Image Stabilization which steadies the shot for sharp, focused images. I always have a hard time steadying on my own and other stabilizers seem so ineffective. I am super interested in the RAW image file capture, since that produces the highest possible image quality. I have never worked with RAW files before, but I have been wanted to. This camera blows all other smartphone cameras out of the water, and even puts digital and SLR cameras on notice.

As phenomenal as the LG G4 smartphone is, it is easy to neglect thoughts of anything else, like the price for example. Obviously, a brand new smartphone with all the latest features is not going to be a drop in the bucket, but it is an investment and it is completely worth it. Especially when you get it from Best Buy, since they have the best price.

Best Buy is generously offering a Guaranteed $100 Best Buy® Gift Card when you purchase the LG G4. This incredible offer is valid on the LG G4 Release Date of 6/13/15. So if you have been waiting for an excuse to indulge in a new LG G4, I pretty much just handed it to you, wrapped in a gold bow. Take it and enjoy.

If you still cannot be sure about the LG G4, I suggest you head to your local Best Buy and check it out. Not only will you be able to see the LG G4 up close and discover what makes it so wonderful, but you will have access to Best Buy associates, who are always friendly and knowledgeable. I am sure they can answer any questions you may have and help you in any way possible.

Survive the Summer with Doctor On Demand

*This is a sponsored post with Mums the Word Network and Doctor on Demand. All opinions are my own.*

Summer is here. School is out, the weather is warm and they days are long -very long. If you have kids, it's a safe bet that they are looking for an activity every second of the day. Activities are sure to include things like going to the park, beach and/or pool, camping, fishing, riding bikes/skates and much more.

During all that fun and adventure there are bound to be bumps, bruises and possibly even more severe injuries. That is actually one of my greatest fear, something happening to one of my children. Even the thought if a semi-minor injury, terrifies me. Aside from the fact that I never want any harm to come to my children, I am also worried that I will not know what to do if something were to happen.

Obviously, for a serous injury I would call an ambulance or rush to the ER, but my children both hate doctors, and I hate spending hours waiting in some lobby just for a doctor to tell me how to handle the injury myself. That seems like a huge waste of time. I have always thought there should be a way to get doctor's advice over the phone or something.

That is why I am so happy to have discovered Doctor on Demand. Doctor on Demand is exactly what the name describes -access to a doctor at any time from anywhere. Doctor on Demand can be used from any computer(with Chrome browser) or from a smartphone with their IOS or Andriod apps.

With so many perils lurking this summer, many that don't require a physical doctor to treat them, it is so nice to have the peace of mind that I can have a doctor look at the injury and offer advice for treatment immediately. Now, while we are away from home, I won't have to worry about finding a new doctor and waiting for hours just for them to tell me what to do.

Doctor on Demand even has a list of the top 10 perils of summer:

10 Perils of Summer      

1.  Bee Sting - Ouch! Bees, wasps, hornets and other stinging bugs are sometimes unavoidable.   
2. Sunburn  - Protect your skin from the sun, and avoid the most severe UV rays between 10am-4pm.             
3. Concussions - A concussion can result from a blow to the body or head, such as a fall from a swing set.      
4. Poison Oak & Ivy - In the woods everything is green and leafy and… poisonous? Some plants really make you itch.        
5. Jellyfish - They’re not really fish, and they don’t attack. But their tentacles pack a painful and potent venom.      
6. Tick bites - Lyme disease and other complications can arise from a nasty little tick bite. Ask a doctor.      
7. Sunstroke - Kids and seniors are at higher risk for heat exhaustion and sunstroke. Be aware.      
8. Sports Injuries - After a long winter, we’re in a rush to get outdoors. Sometimes leading to a trip and fall.          
9. Burns - Accidents can happen when we’re around campfires or BBQ grills. Get treatment right away.      
10. Kids bumps and bruises - Sometimes it’s a minor scrape, but it may be a more serious bruise. Let’s have a look.   

Get help fast. Stuff happens. But our doctors are always just a few taps away, no matter where you are this summer.

Having help for these kinds of urgent issues is such a weight off my shoulders. My daughter burned two of her fingers a few months back, and I was a wreck. I  was scrambling trying to figure out the best thing to do. I knew she did not need an ER, but considered taking her there anyway since she does not have  a regular doctor and all the pediatricians were closed at that time of night anyway. I did the best I could and everything turned out fine, but I really wish I had known about Doctor on Demand at that time, it would have saved me a lot of worry and probably made things smoother for my daughter as well.

What is really great about Doctor on Demand is that in addition to the medical doctors you can visit with, you can also visit a psychologist. This is a huge benefit. I was diagnosed with Depression(Major Depressive Disorder) when I was a teenager.  I still struggle every now and then, as I am sure everyone does at times. Sometimes I feel like my whole world is crumbling, and the worst part is, I have no idea why.

I have thought about visiting a psychologist many times before. While there is obviously no shame in that, I do sometimes feel like I don't want my husband to know. I don't want to ask "why" or "what's wrong", because I don't have an answer. I could go while he is at work, except I don't drive and we live in a small ton(surrounded by more small towns) and I don't even know where a psychologist is near me.

Discovering Doctor on Demand was such a blessing for me. I actually did take the step. I set up an appointment with a psychologist. I was able to talk about the way that I feel sometimes and explore why I might feel that way and what I should do about it. Just being able to talk about it to someone I don't know, without any fear of judgment or pity or disappointment was incredible.

It was so freeing and I think that anyone who ha considered it in the past and decided against it for whatever reason should definitely give it a try. Doctor on Demand is the perfect way to get the hekp you may need without having to worry about someone seeing you or knowing that you went or anything. Just you and reputable psychologist on your schedule from your own home.

Now location, time, transportation or anything else will not have to interfere with you and your family getting the medical and mental care that they need. Price will not be a factor either. While Doctor on Demand is always affordable, Andrea's World readers will get their first Doctor on Demand visit for FREE. Simply use the code ANDREASWORLD to make your first visit free. The coupon is valid through July 15th(2015).

Chase54 Review & Giveaway

As we all know by now, Father's Day is right around the corner. Now is the time to get started on finding the perfect gift. I tend to go a bit overboard on gifts for my husband, not just on Father's Day, but every holiday/birthday/anniversary.

Going overboard is always great, until I realize he now has so much stuff I have no idea what else to get him. While I love to buy him things, I hate giving him something just for the sake of doing it. I want all his gifts to have a meaning and a purpose. It is the thought that counts after all.

I keep telling myself that I will not be getting him clothes anymore. He has an entire closet full of stuff that I have bought him over the past few years. About half of the stuff has never been worn once, and much of the rest only a time or two. It's not that he doesn't like the clothes, it's that he wears a uniform at work and wears the same "comfort" clothes the rest of the time.

He is a comfort oriented guy. The clothes I get him are all t-shirts and jerseys, athletic shorts, sweat pant and the occasional pair of jeans, and that is all he will wear. He has maybe two items of "dress clothing"; a suit and a the shirt that goes with it.

So why now am I saying to myself, "I know the perfect gift for my husband this Father's Day. It's an outfit from Chase54." While it seems like a bad choice, I know it is perfect. How do I know? Well, my husband loves golf. One of my great gifts for him a couple years ago was a set of golf clubs, and the are barely used because he never had anything acceptable to wear to a golf course.

He always said he didn't care and did not need special clothes, but I disagree, and so did he as soon as he tried on his new outfit from Chase54. That's right. I got too excited and gave it to him early. He actually really loved the style as soon as he saw it, which was a great relief to me, but his favorite aspect was the comfort, which I knew it would be.

I chose the Summit shorts(in Onyx) and the Duvall Short Sleeved Polo shirt. I love the way they look together. The Onyx color of the shorts obviously go with almost anything, but the Duvall being gray with black(and white) accents, it really blends together while still standing out. I think he looks so handsome in his outfit. He agrees.

The best part is that these items are not only designed to look great and feel comfortable, they are designed to preform at a high level and make your golf game go smoother. Features like  DRYFUZE™ SORONA by DUPONT™ yarn which combines extreme moisture wicking and quick drying with ultra comfort and stretch that allows for full mobility on your swing, Chase54 clothing is so much more than your average outfit.

While I may still be looking for more "perfect presents" since I gave this gem away too soon, I can say with certainty that an outfit from Chase54 will make an incredible Father's Day gift for any lucky dad that you may be shopping for this year. They have tons of styles and colors, so you are sure to find just the thing to make dad smile.

And to make you smile, you have the chance to win an outfit from Chase54 and receive it in time for Father's Day. Two lucky winners will each receive their choice of a Short Sleeve Polo and pair of shorts from Chase54 ($140 value). Learn more about Chase54 and check out the giveaway below. Good luck.

G E N E R A T I O N S F O R T H E P U R S U I T CHASE54 Father's Day Giveaway!

Hosted by: Mom Buzz Media Bloggers

CHASE54 is golf apparel designed to push the limits of what’s considered possible. In fit. In feel. In fashion and performance. Their garments are made to shatter your expectations of what golf clothing can be, both on and off the course. With over 30 years of manufacturing experience, they strive for unprecedented excellence in each and every piece of golf clothing they create.

FEEL IT TO BELIEVE IT

CHASE54's expertise is revolutionizing fabric creation like never before. They do this because they are a premier clothing manufacturer with more than 30 years of experience. CHASE54 scientists start in the most raw form, thinking through technologies that really matter on the golf course and even the largest labels in the world do not offer. No other golf apparel brand has the ability to bring these luxurious fabrics or this elite technology ahead of CHASE54, as they actually create the fabrics. They consider the fabric before it becomes fabric. They think about fabric delighting and benefitting the people, before it becomes fabric. When you feel it, you’ll believe it. #Feel2Believe

You will find luxury women's and men's golf apparel at CHASE54. Right now, they are having an amazing Father's Day promotion! ALL Polo shirts are $54, and you can get 54% off EVERYTHING else!!

That's amazing, but to make it even better, Mom Buzz Media bloggers and their readers get an additional 5% off using code DAD05! This code is exclusive to MBM! So you save 59% - WOWZA! Get shopping for Men's Golf Apparel for Father's Day at CHASE 54 now!

Mom Buzz Media bloggers got the opportunity to review some awesome CHASE 54 gear! Check out what they had to say about it by visiting any or all of the reviews below!

 

G I V E A W A Y T I M E

CHASE54 has offered Mom Buzz Media bloggers and their readers this awesome giveaway! Enter below for your chance to be one of 2 lucky winners who will each get to choose a pair of shorts and a polo shirt! (approx $140 value)

Good Luck!

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This blog is not responsible for prize fulfillment. Giveaway ends June 8, 2015 at 11:59pm. Winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to claim their prize. Styles to choose from will depend on availability. If the winner does not respond, a new winner will be chosen. US residents only please.

The World of Eric Carle™ Interactive Table & Chair and Voice Pen by Creative Baby - Review

I consider myself pretty savvy. I like to think that I know quite a bit about a lot of things, which is why I am always taken aback when I discover things that I should have already known about. That is exactly what happened to me recently, when I found out about Creative Baby and their wonderful line of learning products.

While the name suggest that their products are only for babies, they offer so much more than that. Their interactive i-Mats and even simply activity cards take learning to the next level with the assistance of the incredible Voice Pen.

The Voice Pen is an easy to use handheld "pen" that plays adorable children's songs. You can even download you own music. The Voice Pen is really at its best, though, when paired with other Creative Baby learning products like Activity Cards, i-Mats and The World of Eric Carle™ Interactive Table + Chair.

When paired with such items, the Voice Pen can play games, like trivia challenges where they will as a question that the child can answer by touching the pen to the correct choice. It can make the objects on the mat talk and such, and you(the parent) can even record custom messages for any of the items on the mat, controlling what the voice pen will say when they are touched.

It can all be done in three different languages as well: English, Spanish and Mandarin Chinese. Not only is that wonderful for those whose native tongue is not English, it is a fun and easy way for children to begin to learn other languages once they have mastered the concepts in English.

As wonderful as the Voice Pen is, The World of Eric Carle™ Interactive Table & Chair is what really drew me in. The Very Hungry Caterpillar is my all time favorite children's book. It was one of the first books I began reading to my son (and later on my daughter) and the very first book(besides baby board books) that my son learned to read on his own. And it is still his favorite book today.

I even have a video of my son (who has autism and did not even speak until after he turned 3) reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar when he was 4 1/2. He is now nearly 8.

My daughter is currently 3 and is not yet reading, but we are working very hard on it. The Very Hungry Caterpillar is the book we read together at least once a day. I knew that the The World of Eric Carle™ Interactive Table & Chair along with the Voice Pen would be so perfect for her.

I was a bit nervous since the table and chair are made of foam and my little girl is not so little anymore, but once I assembled the table and chair, I knew I had nothing to worry about. They are very sturdy.

I actually love the fact that they are foam now, as I don't have to worry about her crunching her toes or banging a corner or other such harmful things that I know she would find a way to do on something heavier and harder.

What is reallygreat about the The World of Eric Carle™ Interactive Table & Chair is that there are two different mat that can be used for the table top, meaning twice the fun and learning activities.

I wish I could get one of these big enough for my son too, because I know he would love it so much, but he is way to big(and knows all the things this teaches anyway). Since the mats come off though, I will try to let him play with those from time to time. That will not be easy though, because my daughter knows this is hers and she does not like to share.

Besides that, she loves it so much that I don't think she will ever stop playing with it. I had to take a video, because I could never actually describe how she plays with this. She is a bit scattered, but she is having so much fun, and that is what matters.

If you have a little one who is learning about letters, numbers, shapes and animals, the The World of Eric Carle™ Interactive Table & Chair and the Voice Pen would be the perfect way to help educate them while giving them their independence and letting them discover through play. Actually, any of Creative Baby's products will serve this purpose; their stuff rocks!

Follow Creative Baby on Facebook and Twitter as well to stay up to date on all the latest product information.
*While I received these items at no cost to facilitate a review, all opinions are 100% my own.*

Kids Academy Education Apps

This post was created in partnership with Mom Buzz Media Blogger Network. All views & opinions expressed below are my own and are not influenced in anyway.

Kids Academy | Educational Apps for Children

As much as I did not want to give in to the technology craze, I know that there are many benefits of being "plugged-in", even for my kids. They both got iPad minis last year, and they are practically attached to them every single day. It is important to me that they are at least learning something from them.

My son is older, so he has no problem finding his own apps. For the most part, they are trivia games and such that do help him with memory, recognition, spelling(which he does not need help with anyway) and such. My daughter, being only three, is more difficult. I have to find educational apps for her.

The struggle is that I want apps that will help her learn a lot, but that I don't have to pay for. There are so many free apps that are just for fun, why is it so hard to find good, free learning apps? Thankfully, that is where Kids Academy comes in.

Preschool & Kindergarten Learning Kids Game Educational Books & Free Songs

I really love this app. My little girl can already count and recognize each number, but she still needs to learn how numbers work(simple addition and such). With the fun games, she is able to not only see the problems, but work them out herself, being told to try again is she does not get it the first time. Seeing and hearing, along with fun characters and bright colors is a great way for her to stay engaged and learn faster.

Download Preschool & Kindergarten Learning Kids Game

 

Bugs, Shapes and Robots Face Paint for Toddlers

FREE for a limited time! (usually $2.99)

My daughter loves this. She is obsessed with shapes(thanks to Team Umizoomi), and this app is perfect for allowing her to learn to draw shapes by tracing them. She thinks the fireflies are hilarious and loves to catch them as she traces the shapes. There is also Robot face painting, which is really cute. She loves to help her robots get their "makeup". This keeps her busy while I cook dinner, and she gets to learn at the same time.

Download Bugs, Shapes, and Robots

#KrystalBETsweeps Win a VIP Trip to the BET Experience!

I'm sure you all know how much I love food. One of my favorite fast food restaurants, Krystal, is giving me a reason to love it even more. From now through May 27th, if you visit Krystal and take a selfie with your Krystal cup and post t to Facebook and/or Instagram with the hastag #KrystalBETsweeps, you will be entered to win a VIP trip to the BET Experience!

If you eat at Krystal, you are already a winner in regards to getting a fantastic meal, but who doesn't love winning prizes? And a VIP trip to the BET Experience is the creme of the crop of prizes. Anything VIP is awesome. I know I will be visiting Krystal to enter the sweepstakes. Okay, so the sweepstakes is just my excuse, I would go to Krystal anyway.

As if the BET sweepstakes was not generous enough, Krystal has also be so kind as to allow me to give away 4 Krystal Meal Cards to one very lucky winner. Enter via the Rafflecopter below for your chance to win this delicious prize. Good luck!

*While I will receive Krystal Meal Cards for this post, all opinions are 100% my own.*

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E:60 WWE Behind The Curtain on ESPN

If you are a regular on my blog, you must already know that I am a huge fan of WWE. In fact, I have been a fan of WWE for as long as I can remember. Because I have an older brother, who has also been a fan since he was young, WWE has just always been a part of my life.

I am friends with many fellow fans, and have heard many stories of WWE changing their lives. To non fans that might seem like an exaggeration, but I can say truthfully, that is is true. I will admit, WWE has not changed my life per se, because I have never really had a life that WWE was not a part of. So while my life was not changed by WWE, it was shaped by WWE. I adamantly believe I would be a different person today if it not for WWE.

As much as we as fans are impacted my WWE, I can only imagine how much more amazing it is to be a WWE superstar. Obviously, being a WWE Diva would be the biggest dream come true for me, but I know I do not have the looks, athleticism or skill for that to ever happen. For those men and women that are so blessed, it is still not an easy journey. In fact, being one of the select few out of the hundreds of thousands of eager(and skilled) hopefuls to actually make it to WWE is practically a miracle.

As much as I love the wrestling aspect and the stories that the characters tell each week, I love the real, behind the scenes stories that much more. The stories of regular people with extraordinary talent and unmatched heart and determination overcoming impossible odds to make their dreams come true. It is so inspiring, and just so human. It allows me to feel connected with these idols, people I have looked up to forever. It shows me the person behind the legend, and it is just incredible.

That is the connection I got when I watched E:60 WWE Behind The Curtain on ESPN this past Tuesday. This 60 minute special takes an exclusive inside look at up and coming WWE superstars. Following them through WWE's developmental brand, NTX.

I could not take my eyes off the screen. It is so incredible to see the inside look at how WWE creates characters, how they evaluate performance and the real men behind the characters I have come to love. Watching someone actually living their lifelong dream is something that brings me so much happiness. It is like I can feel the things that they feel, and that is so powerful.

If you missed the amazing Behind The Curtain special this past week, you really missed out on a spectacular hour of television. Lucky for you, E60: WWE Behind The Curtain will air again, this Tuesday, May 12th, at 8:00pm EST on ESPN. This is a must watch special. Set your DVR if you have to, or clear that hour out of your schedule. I promise it is so worth it. I will be watching it again, it is that good.

If you did see the special, I would love to hear your thoughts on it. What aspect did you like the most? Who's story did you connect with? If you have any stories about how WWE has impacted you or why you love it, I would love to hear them. If you don't have one yet, I bet you will after watching E60: WWE Behind The Curtain.