U.S. Cellular Protector Series

Well, it is officially summer and school is out. How to keep track and manage your family's long summer days (and nights)?  U.S. Cellular has developed the Protector Series for your smartphone.  You can scan downloaded apps like the Family Protector App to set phone limits on your kids cellphones.  Has anyone in your family ever lost their phone?  You can locate that phone that they left at their friends house.  From Device Protection to Mobile Data Security, Privacy Protector and Overage Protection, the U.S. Cellular Protector Series has you covered.

The Family Protector app lets you monitor your children's location and phone usage.  You can check call history, texts and photos, as well as alerts so you know they are safe with their mobile device.   You can block or restrict certain websites or phone numbers.  It can give you peace of mind that they are where they say they are.

Enjoying Better Moments through the use of technology is what U.S. Cellular helps us do.  Families are over the country are using smartphones and other devices like tablets to make their lives more efficient, meaningful and easier, while at home or on-the-go.  I really enjoy my Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Tablet which has made my life easier. I like to check my favorite websites and email while waiting for my daughter's van that brings her home from a day program for special needs individuals.

My 13 year old son uses his phone to make plans with friends to hang out at the local pool, and to keep in touch with me.  I didn't have a cell phone until I was in my late 20's with the 1st of my 2 kids.  So, my son knows it's a privilege to use a cell phone and I trust him with it.  Please let me know in the comments section below what rules/agreements and limits you have in place for your kids cell phone usage.  I'd like to hear them.


Disclosure:  As a member of the U.S. Cellular Blogger Brigade, I have been compensated for my post.  All opinions expressed are my own.  I received product information from U.S. Cellular.

U.S. Cellular Better Moments Blogger Brigade

I am excited to announce that I am a member of the U.S. Cellular Better Moments Blogger Brigade.   Over the next several months, I will be sharing with you how U.S. Cellular devices, programs and services enhance my life.

U.S. Cellular was named a J.D. Power and Associates Customer Service Champion in 2012 for the second year in a row.  In 2013, the company also received their 15th consecutive J.D. Power and Associates' award for the "Highest Network Quality Performance Among Wireless Cell Phone Users In The North Central Region."

U.S. Cellular has a strong line-up of cutting-edge devices that are all backed by its high-speed network that has the highest call quality of any national carrier.  I can't wait to learn more about all the new technology available as a U.S. Cellular customer.

U.S. Cellular treats their customers like neighbors, not numbers.  I found this out at my local store, being greeted warmly upon walking in.

So, why switch to U.S. Cellular?  Let me tell you why I switched to U.S. Cellular.  In 2011, my husband had been with U.S. Cellular for about a decade, while I was with another carrier.  My basic plan was ok until we had crises including death, emergency surgery and stroke occur in the family and with so many calls to make,  charges for over plan minutes were astronomical.  My husband suggested we go to our local U.S. Cellular store to see if they could help me out.  And that they did.  The staff set us up with a family plan with minutes we could share, and 2 new phones.  We were also introduced to U.S. Cellular's rewards program which I will share more about in a future post. 

As I learn more about all U.S. Cellular has to offer, I invite you to join me and let me know if there is any U.S. Cellular program you would like to learn more about and I will do my best to find out for you.

Disclosure:  I am being compensated by U.S. Cellular for my posts.  Opinions are my own.

Rod Stewart - TIME

A great opportunity was provided to me.  I received a copy of Rod Stewart's amazing new CD, Time, to review. 

Time, released on May 7th, 2013, marks Stewart's long-awaited return to his songwriting roots and features 12 tracks, 11 of which he wrote and produced.

Time Track Listing:
1. She Makes Me Happy
2. Can’t Stop Me Now
3. It’s Over
4. Brighton Beach
5. Beautiful Morning
6. Live The Life
7. Finest Woman
8. Time
9. Picture In A Frame
10. Sexual Religion
11. Make Love To Me Tonight
12. Pure Love



Time can be purchased through iTunes or Amazon.

My favorite song track has to be Beautiful Morning.  I listened to the CD on one of the first days since the rain stopped.  The sun was out and I was on the way to visit my mom.  What a great song to listen (sing to) in the car!!

Along with the release of Time, Stewart is set to embark on the European leg of his Live the Life tour on June 1st, while American dates with Steve Winwood will kick off October 17th

Disclosure:  I participated in this campaign for One2One Network. I received a free copy of the CD for my review. By posting, I am eligible for incentives. All opinions stated are my own.

Crayola's Big Colorful Birthday Adventure

To celebrate their 110th birthday, the 8 original crayons are throwing a birthday bash at the new fun-omenal Crayola Experience, the world's only interactive Crayola family attraction.

 

The new Crayola Experience features four floors of new interactive exhibits and one-of-a-kind attractions that will bring the magic of color and your child's creativity to life! The winner will be among the first to experience the fun, along with a three- night, all-expenses paid stay. It's an experience your kids will never forget - and neither will you!

 

How can you join in on the fun? You can FOLLOW the crayons on their adventure, LEARN more about each color and enter to WIN a trip for 4 to celebrate their birthday and the Grand Opening of the all new Crayola Experience this coming May, 2013!

Visit the Crayola Facebook page to enter.

 

Disclosure:  Crayola provided me with this information.

Peanut Butter Toast Crunch Cereal

I received a box of Peanut Butter Toast Crunch cereal for my family to try.  Both kids love peanut butter and love cereal.

My son tried it first.  Crunchy and not an overwhelming peanut butter taste, but just right.  My daughter also liked it and wanted more.  11 grams of whole grain per serving makes it nutritious to boot.  Check it out next time you are at the grocery store.

Disclosure:  General Mills provided me with the product and coupons, along with information through MyInsite.