I'm quite envious of the gorgeous LG front loading washer and dryer above. I've also gotta say, I'm a bit jealous of this family's whole set up. My laundry room is in the cold, basement catacombs of my home, and consists of drippy detergent bottles, copious amounts of lint, and endless pop up hampers full of sweaty teen clothes, instead of the pristine scene above. I will say, my husband and kids are great about pitching in and doing laundry, so I do have that going for me, but in real life those little wicker baskets would be inundated in a day. That's why I love this mega capacity LG pair that can tackle any size load. They're also energy efficient while giving you the best cleaning performance, because spending more time and money doing laundry is nothing any family wants to do. No wonder more households have chosen LG laundry over any other brand! With a daughter on Poms Squad and in the school play, 2 kids in circus arts, and a son on an Ultimate Frisbee team, laundry piles up fast, and there's usually a uniform or small load that can’t wait. This is a job for the LG SideKick pedestal washer.You can even use it simultaneously while you do a bigger load up top on your LG Front load washer. With LG’s TwinWash system you get the best of both worlds. The pedestal configuration is also a back saver, elevating your main washer to a comfortable level. LG is a brand I trust and believe in. They're committed to quality and community outreach too. A few years back I partnered up with LG to promote their fundraising efforts to feed Chicago's homeless families through an annual benefit. When I support LG, it's a choice I can feel great about.
My husband and I have been married 18 years and this seems to be the year a lot of our major appliances are on their last legs. None of the originals were LG, but we've been thrilled with the LG upgrades we've made. We've replaced our fridge, and stove, and recently had to get a new dishwasher. Our washer and dryer are still chugging along with replacement parts, but neither is working as well as it did nearly 2 decades ago. 18th anniversary gift guides call this the year for porcelain, or feathers and flowers, but the LG Twin Wash System tops my wish list!
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Feeling like Jabba the Hutt, Star Wars' giant space slug known as "The Bloated One", as you start in on your New Year's Resolution to lose weight and get in shape? Then get to Best Buy and get Jabra the headphones! Disclaimer: ChiIL Mama is elated to be one of Best Buy's WOLF Bloggers. 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 always, our opinions are our own.
I just rejoined a local gym in the fall, and I know sticking to a weekly work out schedule is tough. I couldn't do it without my headphones and music, so I was intrigued to hear about Jabra Sport Pulse Wireless earbuds. This is some serious technology that goes way beyond ear buds with immersive Dolby® Digital sound and more.
If that little voice in your head temps you with junk food and desserts, Jabra'swill replace it with real-time voice coaching! And the in-ear biometric heart rate monitor makes sure you don't over do it, while working out at your maximum for efficient training and weight loss.
Take training to the next level and get the ultimate wireless workout with Jabra Sport Pulse Wireless, new earbuds. Jabra Sport Pulse Wireless is an all-in-one training solution that combines an in-ear biometric heart rate monitor, immersive Dolby® Digital sound and real-time voice coaching. It’s US Military grade durability certifications will inspire runners, cyclists, and exercisers of all types to beat their best performance.
With a built-in intelligent app - Jabra Sport Life - exercisers will also get the most out of their Sport Pulse Wireless earbuds, helping them plan, track and evaluate each workout. It has never been so easy to test fitness levels and aerobic capacity, adjust heart rate zone levels to optimize training, and set goals based on distance, time or calories burned. Compatible with smartphones with BT capabilities
Product: Jabra Pulse SKU 8954664
For more information check out Jabra on Bestbuy.com. Disclaimer: Once again, ChiIL Mama is elated to be one of Best Buy's WOLF Bloggers. 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 always, our opinions are our own.
Years ago my good camera died a week before Christmas and I was so worried about missing my young children's irreplaceable moments that I scrambled around trying to figure out how to borrow one. It was one of my best surprises ever to find the DSLR camera of my dreams, that I didn't think we could afford, under the tree on Christmas morning! Now Photography and Videography are huge passions and professions of mine. Whether you shoot for fun or funds, when you gift a camera you're investing in memories! Consider Best Buy as your go to destination over winter vacation, for cameras for yourself and those you love.They have sweet deals on Nikon, Sony and Samsung. Check it out. It's hinting season ya know!
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The Best Buy Holiday Gift Centeris the ultimate destination for the latest cameras and camcorders to capture your high-stakes memories. These three cameras below from Nikon, Sony and Samsung, all even come equipped with built-in Wi-Fi so you can share amazing photos with ease. Upgrade your camera in time to capture precious holiday memories.
Nikon D5300 DSLR w/18-55mm VR Lens
· A DSLR with built-in Wi-Fi so you can capture high quality photos and share them instantly
· This Nikon D5300 DSLR camera comes with an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II lens that enables you to capture sharp photos and video footage. Optical image stabilization helps prevent blurring to ensure image clarity
· A compact system camera with the World’s Fastest Autofocus
· This Sony Alpha A6000 features a 24.3-megapixel, Exmor APS-C CMOS sensor that makes it easy to shoot scenes in stunning clarity. Built-in Wi-Fi lets you share stored content across devices.
· A digital camera that allows you to shoot, share, and use Android Apps
· This Samsung Galaxy 2 digital camera's 16.3-megapixel, 1/2.3" BSI CMOS sensor allows you to capture sharp images and high-definition video footage. The 4.8" touch screen simplifies operation, and built-in Wi-Fi makes sharing stored files easy.
Visit the Best Buy Holiday Gift Center to see more great cameras, whether you’re giving as a gift or upgrading for yourself.
Never miss a moment.
Disclaimer: Once again, ChiIL Mama is elated to be one of Best Buy's WOLF Bloggers. 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 always, our opinions are our own.
I've been a loyal Canon camera shooter since the pre-digital days. Even though still camera film is fast becoming a thing of the past, I depended on Canon then and now. Photography and videography are huge passions and professions of mine so I won't settle for less than professional results. Whether you shoot for fun or funds, when you gift a camera you're investing in memories, and when you buy a Canon you can count on quality! If you're Considering Canon, head to Best Buy to find something unforgettable for those you love. Or leave clues for those buying for YOU. It's hinting season ya know!
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Save $150 on the Canon EOS Rebel T5i at Best Buy*. Visit Best Buy to learn more. *offer valid through 12/20.
Best Buy is the ultimate destination for the latest cameras to capture your holiday memories. The Canon EOS Rebel T5i is one of the best-selling DSLRs. This camera makes advanced photography easy and fun, and gives you exceptional image quality, along with a host of features to enhance your creative expression.
• Capture Hollywood caliber full HD video
• Continuous autofocus while taking HD video
• Features an 18.0-megapixel CMOS sensor and a DIGIC 5 image processor to ensure vivid, crystal-clear images.
• The 3" vari-angle touch screen simplifies navigation.
Disclaimer: Once again, ChiIL Mama is elated to be one of Best Buy's WOLF Bloggers. 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 always, our opinions are our own.
Guess who got a makeover?! Don't worry they're still yellow and blue on the outside and easy to spot, but inside Best Buy is better than ever! We checked out the North Avenue Chicago store and the transformation is impressive. Disclaimer: ChiIL Mama is elated to be a Best Buy WOLF (Women's Leadership Forum) Blogger and we're happy to partner up and bring our readers tech news and reviews. 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. Check out our full photo recap in the slide show here and our favorite shots embedded at the end of this feature. The North Avenue store is one of two locations in the country to feature Samsung’s Center Stage, a display that showcases Samsung appliances through a unique touch-screen interface. It's a super cool, giant screen that allows you to redesign your space or do a side by side comparison with life sized appliances. Fun fun. And we're lucky enough to be one of just TWO stores in the whole country to have one. So come check it out. What we liked:
Space... It's not just the final frontier. Best Buy's new remodel leaves shoppers plenty of space to roam without feeling crowded in by appliances or other people. And they've actually expanded their selection.
Hands on displays. The days of no touch merch are over. One of the biggest benefits to buying locally vs on line, is using your 5 senses to truly try out and experience what you're thinking about buying. Like great museums, Best Buy encourages interaction with their displays! There are plenty of screens, headphones, samples and demos for you to play with and compare.
Comfy viewing rooms. You can see large screen TVs and listen to sound systems in their natural habitat... a living room! Just like great zoos do away with bars and showcase lovely settings, Best Buy has done away with locked cages full of stacked TVs and tech toys that you see at big box retailers. Instead they've given shoppers loads of couches, recliners and smaller listening rooms where you can relax and pretend your home is as comfy, spacious and uncluttered as this. Can I just move in and live here?
Maybe if I buy that sweet OLED TV I can feel like this at my house with snacks and drinks!
So get off your computer and go already. Come on by and check it out. They have loads of hot toys off kids' wish lists like Super Smash Bros for 3DS and the newest Skylanders Trap Team.
The following Chicagoland stores have had big renovations and all 43 area store have been revitalized:
1.Store #301 Butterfield Road and #316 Downers Grove South – City of Downers Grove
2.Store #307 Joliet – City of Joliet
3.Store #310 Naperville – Cities of Aurora / Naperville
4. Store #323 North Avenue – Downtown Chicago
5. Store #318 Vernon Hills – City of Vernon Hills
6.Store #308 Orland Park – City of Orland Park
7.Schaumburg #305 – City of Schaumburg
Best Buy is investing millions into the Chicago area renovating or updating the stores this year – highlighted by new Pacific Kitchen and Home departments added. These renovations all wrap up just in time for Holiday shopping and ensure the customer experience for everyone in the Chicago area is even better.
Best Buy Revamps North Avenue Store in Time for Holiday Shopping Season
Store revitalization project impacted all 43 Chicagoland stores
Best Buy has made a number of enhancements to its North Avenue store in time for the holiday shopping season. The company spent $20 million dollars over the summer remodeling all 43 Chicagoland stores.
Chicago was one of the original markets Best Buy expanded to in the early 90s. Each store has been refreshed with new fixtures and finishes – from new paint and lighting to updated carpeting and bathrooms to make for a better customer shopping experience.
New Shopping Areas
New store features now provide customers with more choice in appliances, a best-in-class home theater shopping experience and new shopping areas from top brands.
The store appliances departments have expanded to include a larger variety of both large and small appliances.
The home theater sections have been remodeled to highlight new TV technology like 4K and UHD displays. New Samsung and Sony Experiences in the North Avenue store now showcase this technology.
Community Commitment
Best Buy is strengthening its local community ties as the lead sponsor for the Chicago City of Learning,a partnership between the Chicago Public Schools, DePaul University, the MacArthur Foundation and Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s office. This initiative helps connect youth with out-of-school time and online learning opportunities to help develop technology skills for the future. Students earn digital badges when they participate in programs or complete online activities like learning how to code, mix digital music or create short films.
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Disclaimer: Once again, ChiIL Mama is elated to be a Best Buy WOLF (Women's Leadership Forum) Blogger and we're happy to partner up and bring our readers tech news and reviews. 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.
