Back to School Mom with Brett Larson

Eye-Fi Connect X2

Now you can snap away without the worry and hassle because Eye-Fi Connect X2 automatically organizes photos & videos into date-based folders on your computer. Effortlessly transfer photos & videos from your camera to your computer, tablet or smartphone and favorite sharing website by using the Eye-Fi Connect X2 wireless SDHC memory card. Store photos and videos like your traditional SDHC memory card, and experience next generation Class 6 speed for faster media storage. Plus, automatically upload media to your computer or favorite sharing site through your Wi-Fi network with the power of built-in 802.11n. And never worry about running out of space on your card again! When using Endless Memory Mode, this innovative card automatically frees up space after media is safely delivered. Instantly upload to your tablet or smartphone anywhere using Direct Mode. Get the 4GB SDHC Eye-Fi Connect X2 memory card.

Priced at only $49.99.

Available at Best Buy, amazon.com, Target, Wal-Mart, Office Depot, apple.com.

Visit www.eye.fi  for more information.

Sansa® Clip Zip™ MP3 player

Getting in the mood for a work-out or getting the day started won’t be a problem with the Sansa Clip Zip MP3 player is perfect for active music fans looking for a feature-rich, affordable and easy-to-use way to enjoy music on the go. The player’s convenient hands-free design and stopwatch make it the ultimate workout partner, while its small size and long battery life make it a convenient travel companion. The sub-$50 player is available in seven great colors and includes a large color screen, an expandable memory card slot for extra music storage, major music compatibility (including AAC DRM-free iTunes songs), an FM radio and a built-in microphone for voice recording.

Prices start at 4GB ($49.99); 8GB ($69.99).

Visit www.sandisk.com for more information.

Available at amazon.com and Best Buy.

 

Keurig® Platinum Brewing System and Keurig® K-Cup® Portion Packs

For the mom on the move or the family on the go, this is the perfect addition to your busy lifestyle. The Platinum Brewing System brews a perfect cup of Keurig Brewed® beverages including coffee, tea, hot cocoa or iced beverage in under one minute at the touch of a button. With an award-winning design, this brewer features a blue, backlit LCD display that allows you to program water temperature, set the digital clock, Auto On/Off and your favorite cup size. With the choice of five cup sizes, the Platinum brewer offers a removable drip tray to accommodate travel mugs.

• Fully Programmable
• Choice of 5 cup sizes (4 oz., 6 oz., 8 oz., 10 oz. and 12 oz.)
• Removable 60 oz. water reservoir
• Quiet-Brew Technology®
• Energy Savings Mode – Auto On/Off

Platinum Brewing System SRP $179.95.

K-Cup® portion packs cost depend on variety and amount in package.

Visit www.keurig.com for more information.

Available at www.keurig.com and most fine retailers.

TiVo Premiere

TiVo Premiere is the world’s first Smart DVR, giving families access to all their favorite cable TV shows plus virtually endless web entertainment from big brands like Netflix, Pandora, Hulu Plus, BLOCKBUSTER, Amazon Instant Video and more. And all these choices are served up on a single, easy-to-use menu. The result? A truly Brilliant TV experience. The best part is Premiere is simple and easy to use—no need to switch boxes or deal with a dozen remotes to access the entertainment you want. It’s all readily available with a just few clicks on the TiVo remote.

Price for TiVo Premiere: $99.99, Monthly Service: $19.99.

Visit www.tivo.com  for more information.

Available at www.tivo.com or your local Best Buy.

Shutterfly.com’s  Classroom Share Sites and the Classroom Connections Challenge

Classroom Share Sites are password-protected, safe, secure, personalized websites that make it easy for parents to stay engaged with classroom activities. They allow teachers and parents to:

• Coordinate Class Activities — Volunteer section makes it easy to match up parents with the needs of the classroom, enabling on-line sign-up for items such as potlucks, field trip chaperons and conference timeslots; a calendar tool keeps everyone in the loop by sending electronic reminders about upcoming class events.
• Share Photos & Classroom News — Shutterfly classroom sites make it easy for teachers to post, share and save photos and videos from school year activities, as well as post class news, homework and class handouts.

Five Easy Steps to Creating a Free, Password-Protected Classroom Share site:

1. Go to www.shutterfly.com/connected.

2. Select “Get Started,” choose classroom category, and then select a background style.

3. Name your site and set your choice of permission levels.

4. Add photos, videos, news, calendar and more to your Share site.

5. Invite teachers and parents to become site members.

For more information on Shutterfly’s Classroom Share sites, visit www.shutterfly.com/connected.

The site is FREE.