Best Buy and yurbuds Get You Motivated With A 20% Discount, And A Gift Card Too

Disclosure:  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 a music blogger & music fanatic, I'm highly motivated by the bands whose music I love.   So I jumped at the opportunity to work with Best Buy and the WOLF Bloggers again, on a new campaign.  

I've always worked out to music, and I write to music, do housework to music, and drive the kids all over town to music.  Best Buy and yurbuds want to motivate our readers with a 20% discount, so there's an extra incentive for YOU to get motivated by music too!

**ChiIL Out with ChiIL Live Shows and get 2 cool offers from yurbuds & Best Buy:

1.  20% off all yurbuds products at Best Buy both online and in-store. Online yurbuds coupon code is yurbuds20off:**     

2. Also enjoy a $5 Best Buy Gift Card when you purchase a qualifying Health and Fitness product at a Best Buy Mobile Specialty Store: Both offers are

 valid 1/19/14 - 2/22/14.    



Every year a zillion people vow to get fit, and flood the gyms in January, then fall off to "pizza on the couch land" by February 1st.  That's why I've begun to start my fitness resolutions then!   If you slacked off or cynically don't make resolutions, or if you did and things are flagging... this one's for you. Music is a major part of my 2014 fitness plan.  I have a cool treadmill desk and an Android app, "Walking Mate".   I've been known to keep on exercising and go beyond my original goals when the music's great, sometimes without even noticing.  


No Strings Attached:

While blogging and jogging, I have been known to entangle my treadmill tether, my laptop and external drive power cords & firewire, and my head phones into a gordian knot as I shuffle things around my work space.   So, I'm particularly stoked to try out yurbuds NEW Wireless Earphone!

Studies have shown that music can increase the intensity and duration of a workout by as much as 15%.  Unfortunately, most people miss out on those benefits because their earphones hurt and fall out during active use.  

*Anyone else notice the multiple ear monitors that fell out during rigorous dance numbers at the Grammys last night?! 

yurbuds was founded in 2008 by an Ironman Triathlete and a 24-time marathoner in response to that problem. Our products are ergonomically designed for comfort and exceptional fit, while providing best-in-class audio quality and durability.  yurbuds is passionate about serving our customers and our community.  We listen to and learn from our athletes to produce solutions to their needs.  We are dedicated to innovating and creatively changing the industry of sport audio.  Our goal is to empower athletes through exceptional products and services to help them to push past their barriers, reach new personal bests, and #neverstop.

I'll be tweeting about my progress to @BestBuyWOLF #GetMotivated so feel free to jump in and add your own inspiring fitness/music story to the mix.

“Get Motivated through Music” 

Best Buy is your best bet for Health and Fitness gadgets.   Find Best Buy’s large selection of yurbuds on Bestbuy.com and Check out their sweet selection of Health & Fitness at Best Buy right here. 

yurbuds headphones are the headphone of choice for adding music to your workouts. 

I can't wait to "Get Motivated" while incorporating music into my routine through the #1 selling sport earphone company – yurbuds! 

yurbuds launch their new Wireless Earphone--you benefit

Cut the cords and unleash your inner athlete with the Inspire Limited Edition Wireless Sport Earphones. These Stereo-Bluetooth® earphones lock in place comfortably so they never hurt and never fall out. The 15mm drivers provide the biggest sound available, providing the motivation you need to #neverstop. These sweat and water resistant earphones feature full track & call control with a wind-blocking microphone designed for call clarity. The athlete tested battery lasts up to 6 hours and provides visual and audible indicators when running low. This is sound with no strings attached.

#1 Selling Sport Earphone Company, yurbuds®, Introduces Wireless Product for a Seamless Workout Experience

Key Features:

·         With yurbuds TwistLock™ Technology and FlexSoft Comfort Fit,                 these Stereo-Bluetooth® earphones lock in place comfortably and are             guaranteed never to hurt or fall out.

·         Bigger Sound for music and calls provided by 15mm drivers

·         Smart Battery powers a week's worth of workouts and provides visual             and audible indicators when running low.

·         Dedicated Pairing Button for simple 1-touch pairing.

·         Compatible with all Bluetooth® devices.

·         Earphones that never hurt and never fall out.

yurbuds®, the #1 selling sport earphone company in the United States, is transforming the athlete experience with its new Inspire Limited Edition Wireless earphones to get you motivated through music. 

Launching at CES 2014 in Las Vegas this January, athletes and tech enthusiasts will be able to enjoy the first-ever Stereo-Bluetooth® wireless earphones guaranteed to never hurt and never fall out.

 “We’ve cut the cords so fitness enthusiasts have less in the way of achieving the perfect workout,” said Daniel DeVille, Director of Marketing for yurbuds. “Designed based on user feedback, we are excited to deliver best-in-class wireless earphones that solve the needs not currently met by other wireless earphones and meet the rigorous standards of even the top professional athletes.”

Disclosure:  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.

Best Buy Mobile Specialty Stores Make Cell Phone Trade Ins Easy and Profitable #tech #BestBuy #WOLF

Buh bye Galaxy S... hello S4 and an $80 Best Buy Gift Card

ChiIL out with a new cell phone this summer and gift cards for your trade ins at Best Buy!   We just hit our upgrade eligibility on our 3 family cell phones and eagerly began our search for our next new phones.  Best Buy is carrying cell phones now, and since they're just blocks away and have a great reputation, they were high on our list.  So, we were elated to be contacted by Best Buy through their WOLF (Women's Leadership Forum) Blog program for a sponsored post about Best Buy Mobile Specialty Stores.   

Thanks to Best Buy, we have been compensated for sharing this information with you in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card.

I bought my Macbook Pro at Best Buy, camera lenses, a 3DS, numerous tech gadgets and last minute computer and printer supplies.   They're also our neighborhood go to place for great deals on Wii and DS games, and tech toys. So, it makes sense to trust them with our cell search.

I've actually been back 4 times and hit the Mobile Specialty Store sections at 2 different Best Buys during these past few weeks.    Wait times were minimal, the staff was knowledgable and helpful, and the whole experience was pretty painless.   The few times I stumped the staff with a question they were happy to look the info up or check with the boss.   Since they're not on commission, there's no high pressure up selling, just good old fashioned, high tech customer service.

My husband and I both ultimately decided on the brand new release Galaxy S4 for me and a Galaxy S3 for him.  My 12 year old son is still deciding.   He has an older iPhone he loves and doesn't want to part with it.

Best Buy is a bit more complicated when upgrading a T-Mobile plan which we have.   You can do it, but the phones have to be ordered on line, not in store.   However the store staff are still happy to change over all your contacts and get your phone up and ready to go if you bring it in.   If you happen to be with any of the other major providers (AT&T, Verizon, or Sprint) you can purchase right there in the store!

Trade In/Cash In:

**Click here to find out what your phone is worth**

If you're family is anything like ours, you have a drawer full of old cell phones.   We checked out Best Buy on line and in person to see what our stash of phones is worth.   Unfortunately our 2 Blackberry Pearls are worth zero, but our Son's older iPhone is worth $40 and our two Galaxy S phones are $80 each.   Kaching!    Value will vary based on condition of the phones, and whether you bring all the accessories in with the phone.

Pros:  Best Buy will give you credit toward a new phone or a gift card outrightly, in exchange for your old cell phones!   It's easy, there's no purchase necessary, and you can trade in multiple phones.

Cons:  If you're a Chicago dweller like us, there's a city ordinance aimed at pawn shops that prohibits cash/gift cards for electronics trade ins.   Soooooo, if you want to get in on the trade in action you have to trek outside the city limits. The good news is, there are plenty of Best Buys in the near suburbs ringing the city.

Trade in your old phone, get up to $200* back at Best Buy Mobile specialty stores. Find a store near you.

 “I had no idea they did this EVERYDAY”

The last time we bought new smart phones two years ago, we counted down the days till the Galaxy S release then went to our neighborhood T-Mobile Store.   When we had a technical problem with one of them a few months later we went back to the store only to find it was out of business!   If you purchase at Best Buy you can count on them being there for you.   And you don't have to wait for a trade in special.   Best Buy takes old cell phones and turns them into gift cards every day.

• Need to get a new mobile phone but dreading the experience of shopping for one? Explore Best Buy Mobile specialty stores – these shops are found locally in malls or in your neighborhood shopping centers, and are focused on mobile devices and accessories. Shop for the latest smartphones and tablets from Verizon, AT&T and Sprint, from all the top brands, along with stylish accessories to suit your lifestyle. 

• The staff is highly trained, yet non-commissioned, so they can help determine the right phone for you, as well as compare plans across the carriers. They can set up and activate your new phone, transfer your contacts and data and set you up with the complimentary Walk Out Working™ program.   Click here to find a Best Buy Mobile specialty store near you.

Click here for a sweet USA today write up on Best Buy's Trade-in Program

Disclaimer:  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.   All opinions are our own.