Don’t miss ANT-MAN AND THE WASP on Blu-ray and Digital everywhere now!

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Evangeline Lilly, who transforms into The Wasp, 

is the first female character to be featured in the title treatment 

of a Marvel Studios film!

“Thrills, spills and screwball-comedy”              ”Visually spectacular”
- Peter Travers, Rolling Stone                             - Conner Schwerdtfeger, CinemaBlend

A LAUGH-OUT-LOUD ADVENTURE FOR ALL AGES

FEATURING MARVEL’S FIERCE, PINT-SIZED SUPER HEROES

MARVEL STUDIOS

 “ANT-MAN AND THE WASP”

WATCH INSTANTLY ON DIGITAL OCT. 2 AND ADD TO YOUR BLU-RAY™ COLLECTION OCT. 16

For those in the Chicagoland area…

For a limited time, you can have your photo taken against a custom ANT-MAN AND THE WASP #WaspWings wall at Best Buy Schaumburg, located at 900 E Golf Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60173. Include #BestBuyXTheWasp, @BestBuy, and #WaspWings in your social posts.

Exclusive Blu-ray and Digital extras include an up-close look at the making of the film, the tiniest Super Heroes in the world’s biggest film franchise, commentary, deleted scenes and more!

Moviegoers are still buzzing about Marvel Studios’ “Ant-Man and The Wasp,” the follow-up to 2015’s “Ant-Man” and the 20th consecutive Marvel Cinematic Universe film to debut at No. 1 opening weekend and ranked in the box office top 10 for six consecutive weeks this summer. On Oct. 2, fans can instantly watch the laugh-out-loud super hero adventure Digitally in HD and 4K Ultra HD™, and on Movies Anywhere; and on Oct. 16, take it home on Blu-ray™ and Blu-ray 4K Ultra HD™.

Exclusive extras provide an inside look at some of Marvel Comics’ most celebrated characters and the consummate, comedic actors who portray them in “Ant-Man and The Wasp.” Featurettes spotlight Paul Rudd, who returns as good-hearted thief turned hero, Scott Lang, and delivers big laughs both on set and in theaters; Evangeline Lilly, who transforms into The Wasp, the first female character to be featured in the title treatment of a Marvel Studios film; and iconic actors Michael Douglas and Michelle Pfeiffer as super couple Hank and Janet Van Dyne.  Viewers can explore more about the visual development artists and effects used to bring the characters to life and drastically alter the size of the Super Heroes and their surroundings. Additional extras include deleted scenes, bloopers, outtakes, and audio commentary by “Ant-Man” franchise director Peyton Reed.

With Chromecast From Best Buy You Can See It Stream It From All Your Devices

As a two teen household, we've got a whole lotta streamin' goin' on. Thankfully Google just made sharing our favorite content on the biggest screen in the room a whole lot simpler with Chromecast!

My family adores movies, shows, live TV, YouTube, songs, games, sports and more, so we're thrilled Chromecast works with all our devices. Here at ChiIL Mama I've been loving my Google Echo Dot, and so I was excited to be asked to partner up on a sponsored post about Chromecast, now available at Best Buy. 

Want to share your favorites with a group or watch on the largest screen in the room? This used to require complicated cords and different connectors for our various iphones, Android phones, and pads. Now it's simple! Chromecast is designed to make the most of the apps and entertainment already on your phone. Shows, movies, live TV, YouTube, photos and more are all just a tap away. 

You don't have to go through circus contortions and working knowledge of electronics to reroute behind your TV. Simply plug Chromecast into the HDMI port on your TV, and you're ready to stream your favorite entertainment right from your phone with just a tap. Watch shows, listen to playlists, and more. And while streaming, you can still use your phone as you normally do.

The voice commands are one of my favorite features, and so easy you don't even have to remember what channel something's on. Google is more responsive and accurate than other voice recognition devices I've tried. Just say what you want to watch from compatible apps and control your TV hands-free, with Chromecast and Google Home working seamlessly together.²

“Ok Google, play Stranger Things from Netflix on my living room TV.” ¹

I will say Stranger Things is a family favorite we can't get enough of, and all enjoy watching together.

Features:

All together now
Watch movies, shows, live TV, YouTube, and photos streaming on your TV from all your family's devices.¹

Works with the streaming apps you know and love
Enjoy TV shows, movies, videos, songs, games, sports and more from over 2000 apps like Netflix, YouTube, YouTube TV, and HBO NOW. Find more at g.co/chromecast/¹

Upgrade your TV for less
Expand your home entertainment without buying a new TV. It's so affordable you can get one for every TV in the house.

High-speed wireless connectivity
Built-in 802.11ac Wi-Fi connects to the Internet through your wireless home network (wireless router required and sold separately).

Compatible with your existing HDTV
Easily connects to high-definition televisions with HDMI connectivity.

¹ Subscriptions are required to view some content.

² Google Home, Chromecast, and compatible content required to cast to a TV using Google Home.

Web-based services and content require high-speed Internet service. Some services may require a subscription.

Check out Chromecast for an easy, affordable way to maximize your stream time in a big way! Click here for full details on Chromecast, now available at Best Buy with a pricematch guarantee. 

Disclosure: It's my pleasure to partner up with Best Buy once again, and Google Chromecast, for this sponsored post. I have been compensated for sharing this information with my readers. As always, all opinions are my own.

Save $100 on the Exciting New HP Envy x360 Laptop at Best Buy Through 7/28/18

Windows 10 brings back the Start Menu from Windows 7 and introduces new features, like the Edge Web browser that lets you markup Web pages on your screen. 

Save $100 until 7/28

Here at ChiIL Mama, I'm a full time blogger and freelance writer with two busy kids still at home, so tech flexibility is key. That's why I was thrilled to be asked to partner up with Best Buy and HP on a sponsored post. I have been compensated for sharing info on the HP Envy x360 laptop with my readers. In fact, I'm currently writing this on my laptop in the car, in a parking lot. I spent an hour this morning writing at my desk, then hit the road early to drop off both of my kids out of state for an acting gig. 

Almost everyone I know has busy, complicated lives, so a device that can transfer from a laptop to a tablet in seconds, has a write on the screen, and works fast makes my life simpler and lets me work smarter, not harder. If you're thinking of upgrading, check out the HP Envy x360 laptop at Best Buy and save $100 through 7/28/18. 

HP Envy x360 laptops are 2-in-1 devices that can transfer from a laptop to a tablet in seconds. These touch-screen laptops come with Windows Ink capabilities and a Windows operating system so you can write on the screen with your stylus. AMD processors make them fast and thin so you can take them with you anywhere you go!


Here's the scoop:
Built for Windows Ink
Quickly jot down notes and ideas with ease.

Full HD touch screen
The 1920 x 1080 resolution boasts impressive color and clarity. Natural finger-touch navigation makes the most of Windows 10. IPS technology for wide viewing angles. Energy-efficient WLED backlight.

8GB system memory for advanced multitasking
Substantial high-bandwidth RAM to smoothly run your games and photo- and video-editing applications, as well as multiple programs and browser tabs all at once.

360° flip-and-fold design
Offers versatile functionality with laptop, audience, tabletop, presentation and tablet modes.

Click here to check out more details on the HP Envy 13in and the HP Envy 15in.

Disclosure: I have been compensated for sharing info on the HP Envy x360 laptop with my readers. As always, all opinions are my own

Magnificent Deals Abound at Magnolia’s March AudioFest at Best Buy

Here at ChiIL Mama we're all about great sound. I have two teenagers at home who love music and gaming, and I'm married to a location sound engineer who does pro sound for TV and movies for a living. I also shoot rock shows and interview touring musicians, so I'm playing music constantly. We're not only knowledgable, but picky about sound. So I was thrilled to be invited to partner up with Best Buy and Magnolia for a sponsored post on Magnolia’s March AudioFest. 

We've had a wireless Denon HEOS speaker in our living room for years that we just love. It connects seamlessly and sounds fantastic! If you're ready to upgrade your audio experience, check out Best Buy for some magnificent Magnolia March AudioFest savings. 

Magnolia’s March AudioFest is one month of remarkable deals on the premium audio gear of your dreams. Enjoy savings on speakers, receivers, wireless audio gear, headphones, hi-res audio products and so much more. With special weekly savings, great deals online and other offers so great they can only offer them in their stores, you’ll want to check back often. It’s March AudioFest; extraordinary audio at incredible prices, all month long – enjoy!

Audio is at the heart of who Magnolia is. Because even though they offer plenty of video gear, it’s the audio that takes you from just watching, just listening, just playing, to experiencing your movies, music and video games like never before. And with their premium selection of audio gear from the world’s most sought-after brands, you’ll be experiencing a home entertainment environment where the walls magically melt away and you find yourself transformed to a world where your entertainment truly comes to life.



When you’re ready to experience premium audio at amazing prices, stop into your nearest Magnolia store and start hearing things in a whole new way. Best Buy is running some amazing Magnolia deals. Check them out right here.

Disclosure: It's been my pleasure to be an active member of Best Buy's blogging network since 2013. We've partnered up on numerous sponsored posts, product reviews, and photo features. I have been compensated for sharing this information with my readers. As always, all opinions are my own.  

$500 Discount On LG Twin Wash Systems at Best Buy Through 4/25/18

Upgrade Your Laundry Room With A New LG Twin Wash System From Best Buy

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

Receive up to $500 off a LG laundry solution for your home at Best Buy Through 4/25.

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!

Disclaimer:  Once again, 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

SWASH and Best Buy Pair Up To Reduce Your Washing and Dry Cleaning Time #SwashatBestBuy #ad

Sometimes laundry can seem like The Myth of Sisyphus, the Greek legend where the poor guy is doomed to endlessly roll a boulder up a mountain only to have it come back down again. Laundry can quickly become an insurmountable mountain when you're busy, especially if you have a whole family's laundry to keep up with. And no matter how much you finish, every day there's MORE.

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. Here at ChiIL Mama, we're elated to be part of Best Buy's Blogger Network for the 3rd year now. As always all opinions are our own.

Sadly, there's no quick fix to magically eliminate laundry completely, short of joining a nudist colony full time. However, there are ways to work smarter and not harder. 

The SWASH™ System is the only in-home 10-minute clothing care system designed to fit your life. The SWASH System will Dewrinkle, Refresh, Restore and Preserve your clothes so you can say goodbye to excessive washing, drying, steaming, ironing, and dry-cleaning, and say hello to living life unhampered. It gets even better. Best Buy and SWASH have some seriously sweet offers this May and June to make the SWASH system even more attractive.

Offers: 

1. 5/17-6/6 – Buy any Whirlpool laundry pair, get $150 off Swash clothing care system

2. 6/7-6/20 - $75 Best Buy Gift Card when you buy a SWASH System

The SWASH™ System Saves Three Ways

Saves You Time- Allows garments to look their best in as little as 10 minutes.

Saves You Money- People who dry clean at least once a month spend about $758. With the SWASH system, you can cut your dry cleaning bills by 50%.2

Saves Your Clothes- The SWASH system is gentle and doesn't wash away dyes or cause pilling or fading, so you can actually extend the life of your clothes.

Product Specs and Features:

·Intuitive Light System - A series of white, blue and orange lights count down cycle lengths and completions, and signals when an error has occurred.

·Adjustable Hanger - The adjustable hanger expands and contracts, making it easy to hang items, no matter the size or clothing type.

·Smoothing Clips - Experiment using Smoothing Clips with each item of clothing to provide the right amount of tension for maximum wrinkle release.

·Fits Anywhere, Easily - Its quiet operation means the SWASH system can be placed almost anywhere in your home. Place it in close proximity to your clothes, like in a walk-in closet or bedroom. It comes in two colors, shadow and linen, to match the décor of almost any space.

·Quick and Simple Setup - Installation is as easy as plugging the unit into a 120-volt standard wall outlet. No water, plumbing, pipes, vents, professional installation or special hookups are required.

·Only @BestBuy

- Extra adjustable hanger, so you can refresh two garments at once

- Extra pocket smoother to use on dress shirts

Click here to order yours today, and start on the path to less laundry and wear and tear, and more wrinkle free, professional looking clothes in 10 minutes time, So say goodbye to excessive washing, drying, ironing and dry cleaning and hello to SWASH.

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. Here at ChiIL Mama, we're elated to be part of Best Buy's Blogger Network for the 3rd year now. As always all opinions are our own.

NEW Modal Concept Tote Bag's A Best Bet for Mother's Day at @Best Buy #modal #AD

Got a multitasking Mama? Who doesn't?! This year, think beyond flowers and get the moms you know and love something they can use on a daily basis. The NEW Modal Concept Tote Bag, available at Best Buy, is a convenient, portable bag that can go from the gym to the office with ease. And your mom/mother figure/mom friends you adore may think of YOU fondly whenever they pick up this colorful, stylin' bag. 



Bright ideas in even brighter colors!

Here at ChiIL Mama, they sent me a bright purple Modal Concept Tote Bag to review, and it's a freelancer's dream. Happy Mother's Day to ME! I tend to hit the gym in the morning after I drop my kids at 2 different schools at 7:30 & 8:30am. After an hour work out, I sometimes have meetings, or events to shoot, or I grab some quality writing time at a local coffee house. With the Modal Concept Tote Bag I'm good to go for whatever the day may bring. 

This playful bag makes me happy just looking at it. There's plenty of room for my computer, pad, camera, smartphone, gym clothes, towel, makeup, hairdryer, and shoes. And best of all--my laptop doesn't smell like feet. That's truly a gift!




               

Disclaimer: Here at ChiIL Mama we're elated to be chosen as part of the Best Buy Blogger Network for the 3rd year now. 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.

This Modal Concept Tote Bag (Retail value of $ 59.99) is a terrific Mother’s Day gift for the busy mom on the go. There's a pocket for everything--even hot hair tools or hot lunch items. Your stinky gym shoes and towel can hang out together in their own vented pocket AWAY from your laptop, phone and tablet. And there's even a designated yoga mat strap on the back. I hate carrying a zillion different straps on my shoulder and with the Modal Concept Tote Bag I don't have to. 

The Modal brand focuses on helping make life easier through cleverly designed products that feature surprising functionality.

The Modal Concept Tote is designed to carry all your essentials in style. Store your wallet and other valuables in discreet, water-resistant pockets. 

• Laptop Storage--Dedicated, secure and padded sleeves for both laptop and tablet storage with quilted soft-touch lining

• Fitness Gear--Heavy duty, moisture-resistant fitness pocket has plenty of room for your workout clothes, including shoes, and is vented to promote air circulation along with straps for a towel or yoga mat.

• Thermo Pocket--There’s even space to store warm hairstyling tools. It’s all together in a convenient, portable bag that can go from the gym to the office. With functionality unlike any other, this bag would make a terrific Mother’s Day gift for the busy mom that hits the gym before or after work.

Click here to order yours!

Best Buy Shipping and Store Pick Up Make Gifting Super Simple For Moms Near and Far

Free Shipping on orders $35 and up.

Free Store Pickup

Pick up your order in as little as 45 minutes. 

Disclaimer: Once again, here at ChiIL Mama we're elated to be chosen as part of the Best Buy Blogger Network for the 3rd year now. 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.

Jabra Pulse Fitness and Best Buy Boost Your Resolution Resolve @BestBuy #JabraHeadphonesBBY #ad

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's will 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.

Make Best Buy Your Destination Over Winter Vacation For Cameras and Camcorders #CamerasatBestBuy #ad #HintingSeason

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!

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.

The Best Buy Holiday Gift Center is 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

· Also available in red or gray

Click here for all the product details

Sony A6000 Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera

· 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.

· Also available in White or silver
Click here for all the product details

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

· 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.

Click here for all the product details

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.

Considering Canon? Head to Best Buy to Find Something Unforgettable. #CanonatBestBuy #HintingSeason #ad

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!

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.

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.

Best Buy's New Look Makes Last Minute Holiday Shopping Easy #ad #OriginalPhotos @BestBuy @BestBuyWOLF

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. 

More of our Photo Favorites:

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.