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Coding is Fun with the Think & Learn Code-a-pillar at Best Buy

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Back when I was pregnant with Joey and the doctors were concerned that there might be something wrong with his brain, I always joked that the only thing that would be wrong with it is that it would be too big because he would be born super smart.  Little did I know back in 2013, that I would be correct.

Joey, who is now on the verge of turning 3, is definitely advanced for his age. He can count, knows the alphabet, can recognize all the numbers, most letters, uses words that most of our older children don’t, retains everything he sees, hears or does, and so much more.

Since we discovered that he has a love for learning and for technology, we have done our best to supply him with toys to feed that craving. He has tablets, ereaders, handheld game devices, books, puzzles, blocks and more. One of Joey’s new favorite toys is his caterpillar, as he calls it, which is the Think & Learn Code-a-pillar from Fisher-Price, available at Best Buy.

Coding is Fun

The Fisher-Price Think & Learn Code-a-pillar makes coding fun for preschool kids ages 3 to 6.

Joey loves to take his code-a-pillar apart, redesign it and set it in motion and then follow it around.

Originally, I was worried that Joey wouldn’t be able to connect the pieces or figure out just quite how to work things, but I should have known better.

I love watching Joey play with it and figure out all the different ways to make it work. He is my little problem solver and I swear I can see the gears turning in his head.

Learning Through Play

The Fisher-Price Think & Learn Code-a-pillar is a great way for kids to learn about technology and coding.

What Does the Code-a-pillar Do?

  • Encourages experimentation while developing important skills
  • Including skills like sequencing, critical thinking, reasoning, discovery, memory, problem solving and experimentation.
  • Learning fun in endless directions
  • Kids can configure the segments to reach targets they set up throughout the room. Toy includes 1 sound segment, 3 straights, 2 right turns and 2 left turns. 2 destination targets and 1 motorized head.
  • Motorized head and segments features lights
  • Fun character sounds and blinking eyes to bring toy to life. Each segment lights up as the action happens.

On top of all of that, it makes learning oodles of fun and keeps kids busy!

Get It At Best Buy

You can find the Fisher-Price Think & Learn Code-a-pillar at Best Buy soon for $49.99!

Techy

Gift Dad #GearVR from Best Buy for Father’s Day

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If you have a dad in your family that loves technology then you are going to want to get to Best Buy and snag the Gear VR from Samsung Mobile.

Mobile virtual reality has finally arrived and it’s time to let dad be at the center of exciting games, watch the best of Hollywood in his own private cinema, socialize with friends, and so much more.  

The Samsung Gear VR drops you right in the action — and it’s only from Samsung and Oculus.

Ever since Alex saw an article about the fact that virtual reality gear now exsists, he has wanted one. We’ve even watched quite a few videos on YouTube of different people using them and sharing their experiences.

I’m thinking Father’s Day might just be the perfect time to surprise him with one!

Save Big at Best Buy

Now through June 18th, you can get FREE Samsung Gear VR, plus $50 of Virtual Reality content with purchase, or lease, and activation of select Samsung Smartphones!

Do you have Gear VR? What do you think of this great advance in technology?

Techy

VIZIO SmartCast P-Series Ultra HD HDR Home Theater Display at Best Buy

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As a family who loves tech, movies, and music, we are always checking out the newest and best products available. I mean, if we can may our in home viewing experience better, why not do it?

Meet the new VIZIO SmartCast P-Series Ultra HD HDR Home Theater Display, available at Best Buy.

The VIZIO SmartCast™ P-Series™ Ultra HD HDR Home Theater Display™, is the first 4K ultra HD display to feature High Dynamic Range with Dolby Vision, Ultra Color Spectrum, Google Cast™ built-in, with a powerful 6” Android™ Tablet Remote included.

Yes, that tablet you see next to the TV, that is the remote!

The powerful 6” Android™ tablet remote preinstalled with the ingenious VIZIO SmartCast app that lets you browse content by genre across multiple apps all at once, what you love won’t change, but how you experience it will never be the same again.

Not only is this remote awesome but it puts you in control of your entertainment like never before with simple tap, swipe and voice-based commands. Browse movies, TV shows, music and even Live TV* by genre across multiple apps all at once on the VIZIO SmartCast™ app, then tap to play your show onto the P-Series™’ stunning display. 

Amazing New Features

  • High Dynamic Range with Dolby Vision content support
  • Ultra Color Spectrum for a dramatically different visual experience with astonishing brightness, radiant contrast, and captivating color.
  • Full-Array LED backlighting and up to 128 Active LED Zones™ deliver exceptional light uniformity and deeper, richer black levels. 
  • With Google Cast built-in, you can cast from thousands of Google Cast-enabled apps that you already know and love, like YouTube and Netflix.
  • Sports and action fans will appreciate the powerful image processing of the P-Series™ with up to Clear Action™ 960 that combines a blazing 240Hz effective refresh rate achieved with backlight scanning for sharper detail in fast action scenes. 

You can learn even more about the VIZIO SmartCast P-Series Ultra HD HDR Home Theater Display by watching this quick video.

*Live TV listings compatible with IP-based set-top boxes from DirecTV® and Dish® services, with more services to be added. See vizio.com/smartcast for details.

Techy

Fly Away with the 3DRobotics Solo Drone at Best Buy

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If you have a dad who is techy and loves all geeky things like my husband Alex does then you have to stop in at Best Buy and check out the 3DRobotics Solo Drone because it’s basically a camera on steroids that can fly and it’s like the coolest thing ever!

The 3DRobotics Solo Drone is an intelligent and the first to support full control of a GoPro camera while delivering live HD video either wirelessly to a mobile device or a live broadcast using the controllers HDMI port.

The 3DRobotics Solo Drone runs two 1GHz computers (one on the drone and one in the controller) and they are connected with a powerful, dedicated Wi-Fi signal giving users the ability to do all kinds of amazing things!

Solo, the Smart Drone, is the first-ever drone that is powered by two integrated Linux computers which makes it the easy for anyone to capture the perfect shot!

Features

The 3DRobotics Solo Smart Drone has some amazing features that won’t disappoint!

  • Smart Shot modes including cablecam, orbit, selfie and follow me
  • An ergonomic controller built specifically for aerial photography
  • A pause button to stop Solo midflight any time
  • Easy to control whether you are a beginner or a pro
  • One-button, automatic flight controls including take off, land and return home
  • GoPro campatible offering in-flight access to the GoPro controls

Drone Deals

Between now and July 11th 2015, you can get a FREE Solo Smart Battery (Reg. Price: $149.99) when you purchase the 3DR Solo Drone (Sku: 5354101) at Best Buy.

*Disclaimer: Offer valid with purchase of the 3DR Solo Drone SKU: 5351035

Get It at Best Buy

You can get your own 3DRobotics Drone Solo as well as other great accessories at Best Buy starting at $999.

 

 

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Let Dad Capture His Adventures with the GoPro HERO+LCD

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After our recent mini-vacation to the Blue Harbor Resort & Spa and seeing the kids and Alex enjoy the Riptide Surf Simulator and all of the awesome water slides, I’m beginning to think it might be time to add a GoPro camera to our family.

Just in time for Father’s Day, the GoPro HERO+LCD makes it’s way to Best Buy and it seems like the perfect time to gift one and start making more memories!

Capture It

I can just see Alex and the kids in the pool with the GoPro HERO+ LCD in hand capture some awesome 1080p60 video as well as some 8MP photos. 

With the built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, the GoPro easily connects to the GoPro App for shot preview, total camera control and of course, easy sharing to your favorite social media platfroms like Instagram and Facebook.

These amazing features make it easier to capture your incredible family moments!

Father’s Day Deals

Grab a GoPro HERO+ LCD just in time for Father’s Day and take advantage of these offers!

  • HERO+LCD (Sku 6954009) with free 32GB Extreme Plus memory card (Sku 9387066). Valid 6/14-6/20
  • Free $50 Best Buy Gift Card with purchase of the GoPro HERO4 Silver (Sku 8374096) or GoPro HERO4 Black (Sku 8374078). Valid 6/7-6/20
What are you waiting for? Start capturing those precious memories today!