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OK, so you’ve been rushing around, busy buying all sorts of gifts for your family, extended family, and friends. \u00a0Did you forget someone? \u00a0Perhaps yourself? \u00a0As moms, we often put ourselves last. \u00a0There are so many great gadgets out there that can make mom’s\u00a0lives easier, but who has time to find them? \u00a0Well, we do! \u00a0At WellConnectedMom, we are constantly scouting for technology that helps make family life easier…or at least more fun! \u00a0We are excited to share with you our Top 10 Christmas Gadgets for Moms this year, we think you’ll find them very helpful.<\/p>\n

If you are looking for even more great Christmas gadgets gift suggestions, see our Top 10 Christmas Gadgets from last year<\/a>. \u00a0Let us know what you think or if you have another suggestion to add to our list!<\/p>\n

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Lenovo Yoga 2 Pro<\/span><\/h2>\n

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We reviewed the Lenovo Yoga 2 Pro<\/a> earlier this month, this laptop is a winner with its sleek design, orange appeal, 360 degree fold and flip framework, and the fact it weighs in at a mere 3.1 pounds. \u00a0It’s a great laptop for work or for answering emails and updating Facebook or while waiting for your child’s gymnastics practice to end, giving you mobile freedom from your desk at home.<\/p>\n

With it’s fast Intel processor, 13.3 inch HD screen, 8GB RAM Memory, and long-lasting battery, the Lenovo Yoga 2 Pro is a workhorse for \u00a0both\u00a0work and home. \u00a0And with it’s bright orange color, it’s sure to turn a head or two along the way!<\/p>\n

The Lenovo Yoga 2 Pro is discounted now that the Yoga 3 Pro is out. \u00a0You can purchase the Yoga 2 Pro for $1,1149.99 at Amazon <\/a>with free shipping.<\/p>\n

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The Tower<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Art<\/a><\/p>\n

Now here’s an unique gift. \u00a0Do you have a good place to charge your phone, tablet, or whatever other device next to your bed? \u00a0Wouldn’t it be nice to have a space just for your gadgets that doesn’t clutter up your table…and has plenty of electricity to juice up all your devices? \u00a0The Tower,<\/a> made by the Art of Power, offers a simplified solution to de-clutter your living spaces while keeping your devices charged.<\/p>\n

The Tower comes with a weighted base to prevent tip-over and four AC outlets and two USB ports to keep your gadgets in power. \u00a0It stands 3 feet\u00a0tall and includes two holsters to safely hold a tablet and a phone. \u00a0No more searching for an outlet under the bed every time you want to charge, the Tower brings you the best of convenience and even includes built-in surge protection, something your wall outlet can’t. \u00a0 \u00a0The Tower is so handy, use next to your bed, next to the couch, in your office, in the garage, and more.<\/p>\n

The Art of Power Tower sells for $99 and is available from the Art of Power website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Keurig 2.0<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Keurig<\/a><\/p>\n

Keurig 2.0 is perfect for the mom who loves coffee…or even for the one that does not. \u00a0For years we have disappointed our guests because we never made coffee available. \u00a0We did have a 12-cup coffee brewer, but friends had to bring their own fresh coffee and make it if they wanted some. \u00a0You see, we didn’t drink enough coffee at home to be able to keep fresh coffee available. \u00a0With the Keruig 2.0, we can now serve just one guest coffee, or several of them at a time with Keruig’s new carafe feature. \u00a0Brewing up a carafe at a time serves 3 guests.<\/p>\n

The Keurig 2.0 has revolutionized our coffee serving abilities and increased our guest satisfaction. \u00a0Now, I’m drinking coffee more because it’s so easy to prepare. \u00a0With over 250 varieties of coffees and drinks available, Keurig gives moms a special treat at home without having to drive to get it. \u00a0It also helps moms to serve guests a perfect cup of coffee…or a carafe full…at a moment’s notice.<\/p>\n

Keurig 2.0 K500 sells for $189.00 at Walmart<\/a>, including free shipping.<\/p>\n

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Just Dance 2015<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Just Dance 2015<\/a>\u00a0is a fun video game to play with the kids or when you have your girlfriends over. \u00a0It’s always perfect \u00a0for a fun laugh and you’re sure to get in some good exercise! \u00a0Feature fun hit songs such as\u00a0\u201cBang Bang\u201d by Jessie J, Ariana Grande & Nicki Minaj, \u201cBlack Widow\u201d by Iggy Azalea Ft. Rita Ora, and classics\u00a0like \u201cWalk This Way\u201d by Run-DMC & Aerosmith. \u00a0And guess what else? \u00a0Pharell William’s “Happy” and Disney’s “Let it Go” are also\u00a0included! \u00a0Even Ylvis’ “What Does the Fox Say” single. \u00a0This is such a fun game to play with the kids.<\/p>\n

We also love bringing out Just Dance when we have friends over. \u00a0Sometimes you need to interject a little fun into a dinner party or Christmas party. \u00a0Not everyone joins in, but we usually have a group of 4 people at a time grooving to the music in front of the TV, which provides entertainment to the rest of our guests. \u00a0Who doesn’t want to sing to “Happy?” \u00a0See the list of all variable songs<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Just Dance 2015 is available on the Nintendo Wii and Wii U, Microsoft Xbox 360 Kinect and Xbox One, and PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4, ranging from $19.99 to $44.99, depending upon the platform, at Amazon<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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VOLOOM – Hair\u00a0Volumizing Iron<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Voloom<\/a><\/p>\n

As you know, there are a flood of hair-straightening irons on the market. \u00a0As a person with straight hair, they have never appealed to me much. \u00a0I have used curling irons for years but the look I’m really after is for my hair to look fuller and have more body. \u00a0I recently discovered \u00a0the new VOLOOM Hair Volumizing Iron<\/a> and I have to say, it’s pretty amazing. \u00a0It uses\u00a0patented plates to pull hair away from the scalp. \u00a0The VOLOOM company recommends not treating the top layer of \u00a0your hair, so it stays smooth. \u00a0Use the VOOOM Volumizing Iron to create layers of volumized \u00a0“honeycombs” to create a fuller, richer look.<\/p>\n

The VOLOOM comes with an accessory pack including clips and a soft brush to help you as you style your hair as well as a nice travel case to keep your iron and cord together. \u00a0The VOLOOM Hair Volumizing Iron is also great in keeping your hair looking full, even if it’s been a day or two since your last hair washing. \u00a0No more worries about flat hair.<\/p>\n

The VOLOOM Hair Volumizing Iron sells for $129 plus free shipping with the VOLOOM website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Martian Watch<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Martian<\/a><\/p>\n

Smartwatches are growing in popularity. \u00a0Once I got my first smartphone, I stopped using my watch. \u00a0A little over a year ago, I began wearing my first smartwatch, and I tell you, I don’t go anywhere with out it. \u00a0It is so convenient to simply look at your wrist rather than root through your purse to find your smartphone for the time. \u00a0But even with the wider variety of choices in smartwatches, few include a watch loaded with style. \u00a0I recently found such an unique watch company at a tech show I attended. \u00a0It’s called the Marian Watch<\/a> and although they have several different styles of watches with various features, I fell in love with the Martian G2G watch<\/a>. I love Martian’s interpretation of classic style merged with pop color style and advanced integration with your smart phone.<\/p>\n

The Martian G2G watch features an analog quartz watch with Japanese movement which is much more striking than a digital watch. \u00a0It utilizes Bluetooth 4.0 technology to communicate with your smartphone to alert you to text messages, Twitter mentions, emails received, and upcoming appointments…and you have the option to reply to some of them right on the phone too! \u00a0You can even receive and make calls, leave yourself a voice reminder, or even find your phone, straight from your Martian watch. \u00a0The Martian G2G watch packs a lot of punch into a smartwatch without sacrificing style.<\/p>\n

The Martian G2G watch sells for $249 and is available in colorful optional wristbands (red, white, turquoise,\u00a0lime, and hot pink) at the Martian Watches website.<\/p>\n

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Samsung Galaxy Note 4<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Samsung<\/a><\/p>\n

Once I started using the Galaxy Note 3 last year, I never looked back on my previously beloved Samsung Galaxy S series phones. \u00a0The Galaxy Note was one of the first “phablets” on the market. \u00a0Its\u00a0latest rendition, the Note 4 <\/a>comes\u00a0in with a whopping 5.7 inch,eye-popping \u00a02,560 x 1,440 resolution screen. \u00a0The screen size and high-definition \u00a0imagery is simply dazzling. \u00a0So, or course, the 16 MP camera pics you take are always rich looking on the Note 4’s beautiful screen.<\/p>\n

What makes the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 unique is its built-in stylus. \u00a0I use it to take quick notes when I need to write down a phone number, reminder, or bullet points for notes, but I also use it to take richer notes during meetings, using the stylus and the OneNote app which turns my text into type. \u00a0I cannot tell you how incredibly handy it is to have a built-in “pen.” \u00a0My children also enjoy doodling with the pen when we find ourselves waiting somewhere. \u00a0My daughter has drawn the cutest pictures…and I have them all saved!<\/p>\n

Moms will appreciate the bigger screen, the details and enriched colors of the photos they take, and the convenience of handwriting notes or diagrams to easily be use personally or sent off to friends. \u00a0The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is available at all of the big mobile carriers at Verizon<\/a>, AT&T<\/a>, T-Mobile<\/a>, US Cellular<\/a>, and Sprint<\/a>, starting at $299 with a 2-year contract.<\/p>\n

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ScanSnap Portable Scanner<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"ScanSnap<\/a><\/p>\n

The ScanSnap portable scanner<\/a> is not the\u00a0usual gift you would think of for moms, but it’s so incredibly handy, it has made it to our Top 10 Christmas Gadgets list. \u00a0The Fujitsu ScanSnap is 1 2\/4 inches wide by 10 3\/4 inches long and includes a rechargeable battery so you can conveniently use it anywhere in your house or take it on the road. \u00a0The ScanSnap is perfect for scanning in bills, receipts, recipes, important school or work letters, pictures, report cards, handwritten notes and artwork masterpieces\u00a0from your children, lab results, instruction manual for products you have, letters,helpful \u00a0magazine articles, contracts, business cards, and more.<\/p>\n

Scanning on the ScanSnap is so easy. \u00a0Just turn it on and start scanning your items. \u00a0Not around a computer? \u00a0No worries, you can use the ScanSnap mobile app and even send your scans to others directly from your smartphone. \u00a0It’s a very handy device and can dramatically cut down on the clutter in your house…as well as give you the luxury of having important paperwork at the tip of your fingers.<\/p>\n

The ScanSnap Portable Scanner sells for $174.99 plus $4.96 shipping from Amazon<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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LifeCHARGE for Galaxy S3, S4, S5 and iPhone 4\/4S, 5\/5S\/5C<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"LifeCHARGE<\/a><\/p>\n

One thing that is always certain…besides taxes…is that your cellphone will lose its charge…especially when you need it the most. \u00a0Fortunately, there are a number of portable chargers available today, but most likely, you won’t have one with you when you need it. \u00a0The LifeCHARGE<\/a> phone case brings\u00a0a much needed\u00a0charge to Samsung Galaxy phones or iPhones. \u00a0LifeCHARGE includes a powerful 2300mAh Lithium-Polymer battery for the iPhone 5\/5S to keep your phone charged day and night. \u00a0The battery amps of the LifeCHARGE cases for the other Galaxy and iPhones vary.<\/i><\/p>\n

The LifeCHARGE phone case fits well to the phone, ensuring all ports, speakers, cameras, etc. are not blocked. \u00a0The case offers convenient charging, you can charge both the phone and the case at one time. \u00a0But most of all, LifeCHARGE offers worry-free confidence that you will have power when you need it so you can keep communication lines open between your husband, children, co-workers, parents, carpoolers, babysitters, etc.<\/p>\n

LifeCHARGE comes in three colors, white, black, and gold and are available\u00a0through LifeCHARGE<\/a> ranging from $59.99 to $79.99.<\/p>\n

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Tivo Roamio Plus<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Tivo<\/a><\/p>\n

We love our Tivo! \u00a0It is hands down the easiest way to find a show or movie and begin watching it either live or record it for future watching. \u00a0The user interface is very simple allowing even children (ages 6+) the ability to find what they are looking for. Tivo even categorizes movie themes for you so you can find movies that you and your family would be interested in, from the best animation movies available within the next week or so to the best thrillers to the best Christmas movies. \u00a0Tivo makes finding a show to watch now…or in the future easy…and fun. \u00a0And you can record up to 6 shows at once with its 6 built-in tuners! \u00a0Tivo offers further entertainment by allowing you to access Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Vudu, and more right from your Tivo’s menu screen.<\/div>\n
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I love the fact that I can access my Tivo on any of my iPads, Android tablets, laptop, and mobile phones as well. \u00a0Accessing Tivo from a far is not only great for scheduling shows…but also for watching them! \u00a0Yes, with some easy set-up, you can be away from your home\u00a0and still reach your Tivo box to watch your favorite shows and pick up right where you left off.<\/div>\n
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The Tivo Roamio Plus is on sale right now through Tivo <\/a>for $324.99. \u00a0Monthly service ranges from $14.99 a month to $499 for Lifetime Service.<\/div>\n
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We hope we have provided some food for thought as to what moms, like you, might enjoy wrapped up under the Christmas tree! \u00a0Any one of these Christmas gadgets\u00a0in their own right would be a great gift. \u00a0We have tested most of them and found they have staying power, offering convenience, style and\/or efficiency for moms everyday.<\/div>\n
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From all of us at WellConnectedMom.com, we wish you a blessed Christmas. \u00a0Cancel a few events this year to stay home and enjoy this magical season with your kids. \u00a0Cherish it, our kids are growing so fast.<\/div>\n
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* \u00a0Most of these Christmas gadgets\u00a0we have been given for purposes of review. \u00a0All opinions are our own.<\/div>\n
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