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{Digitwirl} How Dropcam Keeps Your Family Safe!

Dropcam Lets You Keep An Eye On Your House When You’re Out!

Unless you’re under house arrest chances are you’re out of your house most of the day. Wouldn’t it be great if you could check in our your baby while your out (especially if it’s first steps season), monitor who’s coming a knockin’ or look in on your pet? We thought so, which is why we are now card-carrying Dropcam fans.

Dropcam is a wireless security camera and online recording device that’s simple to set up and to get viewing. Once it shakes hands with your home’s wireless network connection, this little guy can be placed anywhere around your house where there’s an outlet–although we highly recommend you exclude the bathroom…ick. Then, you can get a live feed, or with certain plans, look back at what’s already happened right on your computer or through the Dropcam app for both iPhones and Androids. Yes, that’s right, you can view everything Dropcam sees right on your Smartphone.

Watch this weeks Twirl and see what Carley caught her son doing. Don’t worry, it’s a good thing.

{And… Get 10% off a Dropcam or a Dropcam Echo by entering the discount code “DIGITWIRL” at check out! Sweet deal, right?}

Check out Dropcam in action:

What do you think? Awesome, right?

The price is kinda high, but really, I think it’s worth it. It’s a pretty moderate price really, for something this cool, that can give you this much peace of mind.

I can imagine a few scenarios:

You go on vacation, and want to make sure you’re home is safe. From robber-type bad guys, of course. But also from a pipe bursting, or some other type of disaster. I know that when we go away for a bit, I ALWAYS worry about things at home. And we don’t have a trusty neighbor to check in. So this would really ease my wildly imaginative mind!
Speaking of neighbors watching the house…. Wouldn’t it be nice to see what they’re up to when they come by to water the plants or feed the cat? Do they snoop through your cupboard? Or pick their nose? All of the important type of things that I need to know. Right?
And speaking of the cat, maybe I want to check on her and see how she’s doing during the day. Maybe not, since cats are pretty darn boring. But maybe? Or, as I saw suggested on the Digitwirl website, maybe you want to check on your chickens. A live Chicken Cam. Don’t laugh. It wasn’t my idea, but I like it. I’d watch Reality Chicken TV. Really. I’m like that.
And speaking of robber type bad guys… Imagine that your home DOES get broken in to sometime. How great would it be to have it on VIDEO, to catch the people that did it? Yup. Batman can’t always be there to save the day. Sometimes you need Dropcam.

So, you can see this is a pretty valuable purchase, and totally worth the investment.

I also like that I could use it as a baby monitor, and let daddy get to watch the baby from his iPhone while he’s at work. Super fun idea.

What do you guys think?

What other scenarios can you think of where having this sweet camera would really come in handy?
Do you think this is something that you could use at your house?
Are you excited to use this awesome coupon deal on a Dropcam for your family?

I’d love to hear your thoughts, so please share in the comments! I can tell ya for sure, this is now on my list of presents that I’d love to get in a couple of weeks for my birthday… *hint hint*

Digitwirl is the weekly web show that offers simple solutions to modern day problems. In 3-minutes, Digitwirl brings busy women the very best time, money, and sanity-saving technology, and then teaches them how to use it, step-by-step. Digitwirl was created by technology lifestyle expert Carley Knobloch, who uses lots of technology to manage her busy life as mom of two and entrepreneur. Become a subscriber to get weekly show alerts and exclusive deals at Digitwirl.com, or follow Digitwirl on Twitter at @digitwirl.

Enter to win CASH from Ebates, and a Prize from ME!

Woooo!!! Ebates is celebrating their 12th Birthday!! Come on and join the fun….

If you haven’t joined Ebates yet, now is the time to do it, so you can get in on the fun! Join today and get a FREE $5 bucks to get you started towards your first BIG FAT CHECK!

Join Ebates.com Today and Save at 1200 of the Internet’s Best Stores! Click Here to get started!

It really takes just one minute to sign up, and then you can starte earning CASH BACK on almost every purchase you make online!

There have only been a couple of times over the past year that I have shopped somewhere that wasn’t partnered with Ebates. And if you’re a busy mom like me, and do a lot of your shopping online, this is a great way to earn a nice check. If you’re gonna shop anyway, you might as well get some of your cash back, right?

To celebrate their 12th Birthday, Ebates has bumped up the amount of cash back you earn at a TON of merchants!

Here are a few of the awesome stores that are earning you a whopping 12% cash back right now:

Baby Gap
Container Store
Cafe Press
Go Daddy
JC Penny
Netflix
Old Navy
Sephora
Shutterfly
Sunglass Hut
Zazzle
And more!

So go on over and sign up, it takes like 30 seconds!

They are legit, I’ve gotten checks {You’ve probably seen the pics I post!} and they won’t send you a bunch of spam. The only email I get from them is one each day, with the new Daily Double, updating me on which store is giving DOUBLE CASH BACK that day. Then, next time you shop online, stop by Ebates first…. You’ll almost always find a coupon code to save you money on your purchase, and start earning that free money!

AND… There are a bunch of fun giveaways for Ebates birthday too!

Freebies 4 Mom: She’s got an AWESOME giveaway, check it out: 1 Day Giveaway, and enter to win $100 cash from Freebies 4 Mom and Ebates! Just make sure to sign up and follow her page first to enter! {ENDED!!!}

Facebook: “Like” Ebates on Facebook here, {you can tell ’em Sunshine and Sippy Cups sent ya if you want!} and you’ll automatically be entered to win one of 4 Philosophy Gift Bags valued at $250 each… OR, $1,200 CASH!!

Sunshine and Sippy Cups: Leave me a comment below {read details below} and WIN a $5 Amazon Gift Card!!

How to WIN:

I’d love to hear how much you guys are earning from Ebates!! My last BIG FAT CHECK was $52.19…. {Yes, that means I shop a lot! Lol.} I catch myself at a store like Target thinking, “I should just order this online instead, and earn my cash back on it…” I love free stuff. I’m sure you’ve noticed… :)

So leave me a comment and tell me how much your last BIG FAT CHECK was, or who your favorite retailer is at Ebates…. And I’ll pick one lucky fan’s comment to get a $5 Amazon gift card!!!

OR… If you haven’t been using Ebates yet, get signed up today! You’ll get a FREE $5 in your account, AND right now you’ll also earn ANOTHER $5 cash for each friend that you refer! Even if you only use it occasionally, it’s still free money that they’ll send ya! Leave me a comment if you’re a new sign up too, to enter to win!

Posted by Meagan Paullin on May 12, 2011 Filed Under: Contests | 25 Comments

{Today Only!} Spring Shopping Deals, and Freebies!

Spring Shopping Deals:

I put together some great shopping deals for you guys today, and a few little freebies too that I thought were kinda cool. Check it:

First, if you’re not using it yet, sign up at Ebates, and get a FREE bonus $5 bucks at sign up! Then, check out the deals that I found today, they’re pretty awesome. Ebates is having a big celebration for their 12th Birthday Party Event, and have increased cash back at a bunch of retailers!! {I don’t know how long the cash back will stay the same, they change it up a lot!}

Old Navy: {Almost} All adult styles get an extra 20% off with code MAKEOVER. Check it out here. PLUS, a whopping 12% cash back on your purchase today!! And FREE shipping over $50 too!
Target: All dresses online are on sale! Ah, love dresses in the summer! Cover my {baby weight leftovers!} hips and still look stylish, and they’re so comfy and cool. Target Dress Sale. PLUS, earn 3% cash back on whatever you buy with Ebates, and FREE shipping on orders over $50!
JC Penny: Big Summer Sale, plus get $10 off $50+ or $15 off $75+ order on top of sale prices. Code YEAH4MAY (Exp. 05/15/2011) coupon found on Ebates! PLUS, you also earn 12% cash back on your purchase here too!! JC Penny Sale.
And if you love JCPenney: Get on the list!- Sign up for great store + online offers and coupons delivered directly to your inbox. Click Here.

You can find TONS more deals and coupon codes on Ebates today, but these were my three favorites!! I’m ordering from Old Navy today for sure…. I need to order about $100 bucks anyway, for me and the kiddo’s, and getting $12 bucks of that back in Ebates cash back is pretty awesome!

A few other deals and freebies today:

Free Duffel Bag: Get a free bag with their logo, here.

Free Tshirt: Get a free compressed tshirt (the kids will love this, lol), here.

OpenSky: A social shopping site that helps you discover and buy great products in Food, Style & Beauty, Healthy Living, and Home & Design. Click Here to check it out! PLUS, since I’m such a fan of this site and want you all to be a part of it too, I’m giving you a BONUS entry into my new Spring Flowers Beauty Bag {$80 Value!} giveaway right now!! And once you check out this sweet prize, you’ll know why a bonus entry is so exciting.

And… Do you want to test out FREE products at home?

Check out BzzAgent, and see some of the free product kits that their sponsors have sent me, and find out how easy it is to get started too. PLUS, the first 10 people to sign up will get a little “Welcome” gift from me! Check it out here.

**We know you love Loreal Paris, so why not “like” them on Facebook to receive Amazing Discounts and Specials! Click Here to check it out!** I read that they’re going to do some new giveaways and stuff soon, so you might want to get in on it now, so you stay updated!!

Have a great day guys!!! My fans rock!!

Posted by Meagan Paullin on May 11, 2011 Filed Under: Deals and Coupon Codes, Product Testing, Freebies, Shopping, Contests | No Comments

Is that deal Ebateable?

I read this new term today, and love it:

Ebateable [ee-bey-tuh-buhl] (adjective) – When an online deal is made even better with coupons and cash back from Ebates.com.

I check Ebates first EVERY time I shop online! I find coupon codes to give me a discount on what I was planning to buy anyway, PLUS get cash back on my purchase. Awesome, right? And you can see BIG FAT CHECK from Ebates in the picture above, to show you that yes, it’s legit!

PLUS, right now is Ebates 12th Birthday Bash, and they’re giving YOU the gifts! You can earn 12% cash back on tons of great stores right now…. Go to their site to check ’em all out. Many of these stores are usually 2-5% so this is a HUGE increase, and a great way to get some cash back built up fast!

AND, there’s more!

If you’re new to Ebates, you’ll get $5 cash just for signing up today! And, they’re doing a HUGE fan giveaway too. To celebrate their 12^th birthday, Ebates is giving one lucky Facebook fan $1200! They’ll choose the winner from their fan base on May 17^th. In addition to $1200, They’ll also be picking 4 other facebook fans to receive a $250 Philosophy Gift Bag. So Head over and Like Ebates on Facebook! Super duper awesome, right?

So get signed up for Ebates today! And then, when you shop online, ask yourself, is this deal Ebateable? (And start getting that cash back!)

Posted by Meagan Paullin on May 9, 2011 Filed Under: Deals and Coupon Codes, Shopping | No Comments

OpenSky features my FAVORITE Pop and Lolli Product!

I recently signed up for updates from OpenSky, and have been so in love with the products that their experts have chosen for me so far…

What is OpenSky?

You choose the categories that you are interested in (like food, health, style, design) and then you choose which experts in that category that you want to follow. Then they send you emails with cool new things that they think you will like. And boy, did they hit this one right today!

”OpenSky features a passionate community of curators – celebrities, authors, stylists, chefs and other trendsetters in Food, Style & Beauty, Healthy Living and Home & Design. Get access to their exclusive sales. Click Here to get started!”

Why I love todays deal:

I’ve been looking at this exact decal set from Pop and Lolli for awhile now… And today it’s offered at a discount EXCLUSIVELY for members of Open Sky! This offer comes from expert Holly Robinson Peete, in the design category.

And, if you haven’t heard of Pop and Lolli yet, read more about why they are totally the type of business that I like to support:

At Pop and Lolli, 50% of the business is a charity called (it’s) chic 2 change, which was co-founded with Pop and Lolli for the sole purpose of benefiting children in need. So, for every set of Tree of Knowledge decals purchased, (it’s) chic 2 change will provide educational materials and resources to positively influence South African Children in need. Not only are you encouraging the little artist or writer within your child, but you’re also contributing to an amazing organization—a great feeling and a great product!

Bonus Giveaway Entry:

So, OpenSky brings you amazing products, from awesome companies, at discount prices. Cool, right? Also, since I am so excited to share OpenSky with you, I’m giving everyone a BONUS entry into my Spring Flowers Beauty Bag Giveaway {$80 Value!}. All you have to do is sign up for this awesome site, then leave a comment on the giveaway page with your favorite category, curator, or deal. (Will be verified). Check it out, and find your own favorites today!

Choose the OpenSky curators you’d like to follow. Then each week, you’ll get private messages about amazing products they love, which you can buy at up to 60% off. Click Here

Posted by Meagan Paullin on May 9, 2011 Filed Under: Shopping, Deals and Coupon Codes | No Comments

Get a FREE Personalized T-Shirt

You already know I’m a HUGE fan of Vistaprint, right?

{I think I’ll share a bunch of pictures later of some of the great freebies I’ve gotten from them lately}….

Right now, you can get another new FREE item, a free personalized T-Shirt!

There are so many fun ways you could use this:

Put your blog logo on it and give it away to a fan!
Or… Keep it for yourself, and walk around giving yourself free advertising. (Shameless promotion, yes. So what? Lol)
Put a picture of the kiddo’s on it to give to the grandparents.
Add a picture of Daddy, and have it say something like, “Worlds Bestest Super Duper Dad” or something, for Father’s Day.
Put a picture of a new graduate on it, with a congratulations message!

Lots of fun stuff you could do. I’ve used these for gifts a few times, and they always get a big smile! Here’s a bit of detail:

1 FREE Customized T-Shirt! Choose from a variety of designs and add your own text to make your design unique! The T-Shirts are made of 100% Pre-Shrunk cotton and are available in sizes from S to XXL The T-Shirt is FREE, just pay for Shipping and Processing! Click Here to get started!

And, I haven’t checked yet, but usually they have a deal where if you spend $30 or $40 bucks, you can get FREE shipping too. There are so many free deals right now, plus tons of 50% off prices, so you can stock up on a TON of cool stuff really cheap.

These really are great T-Shirts, and the image and letters wash up well too.

Leave a comment with what you’re going to put on YOUR free T-Shirt!! I’d love to hear your ideas. Since I’ve gotten these a few times, I’m looking for a new idea this time…

Posted by Meagan Paullin on May 9, 2011 Filed Under: Freebies | 1 Comment

{Moms Rock!} Mother’s Day Freebie List

Happy Mother’s Day!

This is my first real Mother’s Day, although I did celebrate last year… I was about 6 months pregnant, and could feel that little girl kicking my tummy all day, and so I really did feel like a mommy. But I am pretty excited for my first Mother’s Day spent with my daughter…

This picture is a few months old, she is MUCH bigger than this now!! But I don’t have any new pictures of us, since my camera broke a while back. As soon as I learn how to download pics from my NEW camera into my computer, I can finally have new “Mommy & Me” pictures to share.

So, in honor of Mother’s Day, here are some freebies just for moms!!

The {Moms Rock} Freebie List:

Baby to Bee is an excellent site for new moms! You can find tons of coupons and samples, as well as a really helpful community to get answers to all of your questions. I’m a big fan.

Woman Freebies is a GREAT resource of coupons and free samples that are chosen JUST for women. Sign up to get one notice each day with a roundup of new free stuff.

Zuilily offers the VERY best selection of brands and products of any of these type of deal sites. I love getting their email, and seeing the amazing stuff that they have found. This is the only way I can afford this type of designer stuff! All sales are on merchandise just for mom, babies, or kids.

Vistaprint rocks my socks, no lie. I’ve ordered SOOOO much stuff from them, and have always been really happy with the quality. These Mommy Cards are such a fun idea! You can give them to new babysitters, teachers, other parents… Anyone that you want to have your contact info. Love it.

Are you a crafty momma? If so, join me in entering to WIN this Cricut Expression 2. I want one of these sooo bad…. *fingers crossed*

Planning Family is another favorite of mine, and is a super great resource for baby coupons and freebies! Plus, their weekly emails are full of tons of great tips and ideas too. You get a new email each week with an update on your babies development. I love these.

Use coupon code YMW4CP to get 40 FREE prints at York Photo, just for you!!

And a few more:

Power Pill Extreme Energy: Get a sample of their new energy product… I know all of us momma’s could use THIS stuff, lol. Click Here.
Garnier Fructis: This one is kinda funny, and seems to give a different sample option for each person! Should get you some type of shampoo, and then after you enter “female” you may get options for more beauty products! Click Here.
Free Nail Polish: Just text the word SUMMER to shortcode 467467. You must be 18 years or older to participate. If you’ve never used ShopText before, it’ll make you answer a few questions first. They’re legit, I’ve used them before… no weird charges or anything :) Sponsored by Cosmopolitan.
Tire Gel: Get another texting freebie… FREE Meguiar’s Tire Gel Sample by doing the following: Text TIRE3 to 44567! Maybe momma wants shiny tires, right?
Free Money for Mom: Get $5 FREE when you sign up at Ebates today, and ANOTHER free $5 when you sign up and start your profile at Inbox Dollars too! Both companies I use and love.
FREE Products and Cash: My very most favorite-ist survey site is taking new members right now… If you are a busy mom with not a lot of time to devote to these survey sites, then trust me, Synovate is the one to go with! You get FREE full size products to test {lately I’ve gotten to test salad dressing, plug-in freshners, styling products and more} and then you get reward points when you give your opinion on them! Those points can then be redeemed for cash! And you earn rewards pretty fast too.

I’ll post more too, as I find them! But I wanted to get at least one big post out for you ladies right now! I hope you all have a really wonderful day, and get to enjoy your families! Happy Mother’s Day!