WIN a $25 Amazon Gift Card (4 winners) From ChiIL Mama & a Host of #MomBuzz Media Bloggers & Check Out NEW Free #picjoy App #giveaway

This post was created in partnership with Mom Buzz Media.

Here at ChiIL Mama I'm a professional photographer, videographer, blogger and mom, and I end up shooting events and sharing on social media with everything from pro gear to my iPad and smartphones on just about a daily basis. I love to record my kids' lives, our travels, and the vital arts scene in Chicago and beyond. Yet organizing and finding all those nuggets of media gold is a daunting task! We're pretty jazzed to try out and review the NEW picjoy app.

Disclosure: I have been compensated for reviewing this app and sharing this giveaway with our readers. As always, all opinions are my own.

Picjoy is an intelligent photo library that automatically organizes all of your precious photos and helps you locate them instantly. Can you imagine having all of your photos organized? That’s what’s so exciting about PicJoy.

◆ RECORD ◆ Record the details and stories behind each of your photos. ◆ ORGANIZE ◆ Watch Picjoy instantly organize your photos for you - no matter where they are stored! ◆ FIND ◆ Search by category or keyword to retrieve any photo you've ever taken right from your mobile phone.

ChiIL Mama's Tech Reviews: picjoy photo app for iPhone and iPad (Android coming soon)

Picjoy is quick and easy to download and it's become the intern I've always wished I had! The keyword search is brilliant and easy to use. If you're like me, sometimes your smartphone randomly pops pixs into various folders and subfolders, making for an annoying game of hide and seek. Now picjoy is a game changer. It's only FREE for a limited time, so what are you waiting for? Get it for your iPads & iPhones now. And keep an eye out, the Android version is coming soon.

PICJOY is available now on iTunes FREE for a limited time! DOWNLOAD on iTUNES NOW!

Picjoy photo app will also be available for the Android market on Google Play soon so be looking for it!

Would You Rather Organize Your Photos Or Jump off the Pier? from PicJoy on Vimeo.

And NOW for the GIVEAWAY!!!

Picjoy is thrilled to finally be able to share their app with the world! In celebration we will be giving away a few gift cards sponsored by Picjoy and hosted by the Mom Buzz Media Bloggers!

4 Winners each get a $25 Amazon Gift Card!

Giveaway ends 6/30 at 11:59pm CST. Winners will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to respond. If no response is received, then a new winner will be chosen. All winning entries will be verified. Sponsor is responsible for prize fulfillment. US Residents only please. Good Luck!

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Disclosure: Once again, I have been compensated for reviewing this app and sharing this giveaway with our readers. As always, all opinions are my own.

WHAT WE'RE PLAYING: Petz Beach Nintendo 3DS #TechReview #PetzBeach #Ad

• Here at ChiIL Mama, the kids love to chill out and relax with video games. It was our pleasure to recently play and review the Petz Beach video game. We're familiar with the series and have enjoyed several of their past games, and we're not the only ones. Did you know Petz has sold over 23 MILLION units worldwide?! 

• With Petz Beach, they're back on Nintendo 3DS just in time for the holidays, and more interactive than ever. This game includes 50 different types of animals and a host of adventures that change with the seasons, for year round fun! The game also expands as you play, gives you the ability to connect with friends, and more.
• Petz fans will embark on the ultimate adventure in Petz Beach, where players can care for a variety of dogs, complete quests to expand their village and connect with other Petz owners.

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• What We Dig:

• The animals are adorable! This game will charm your littles with the cutest critters out there. My tween, who wants to be a veterinarian, was entranced, though she conceded younger kids would enjoy it more.
• There's a lot of reading involved and following directions to care for your pets. So kids are learning and strengthening their vocabulary and skills while having fun.

• This game is non violent, rated E for Everyone, and encourages nurturing.

This is our favorite point. Learning while on the journey. Through its partnership with Encyclopaedia Britannica, Petz Beach incorporates learning along the way. As kids care for their pets and complete missions, they’ll learn facts about animals, plants and insects! 

My grandma worked for Encyclopaedia Britannica for years in Chicago and I think she would have been thrilled to see all the new innovations that go way beyond book sets.

Not Crazy About:

• This game does skew young in style and taste, but younger players who are not strong readers may be frustrated by all the text and skip over crucial directions.

• The 3DS visuals are not recommended for kids under 7 years old and can actually cause vision damage! Now, the settings can be flipped to 2D on the unit for younger kids, but we worry a bit about kids switching it up on their own, and parents not monitoring it, since this is a game that appeals to the under 7 set.

• Beyond dogs & cats:
• Variety of animals and adventures—something for every kid. There are more than 50 different types of animals in the game from dogs and cats, to dolphins and whales. Because the environment in game changes with the seasons, the adventure lasts all year long!
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• The game expands as you play. As players explore the town and meet new neighbors with their pets, the game expands and grows. Helping new friends will expand the village as the game progresses.
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• You Might Also Like:
• Petz Countryside (another Petz game that launches on the same day as Petz Beach) Kids and their virtual pets can enjoy the same fun experience in a different environment.


• Petz Beach & Petz Countryside Product Specifications:
• Publisher: Ubisoft
• Release Date: October 14, 2014
• Platform: Nintendo 3DS system
• Category: Pet Simulation and Adventures
• Rating: E
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• Avoid the rush and getting mauled at the mall. Order Petz Beach on Amazon.com
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• I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.