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by Lori Cunningham (@wellconnectdmom)<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0 Merry Christmas, everyone! \u00a0Christmas is my favorite time of the year. \u00a0I love celebrating Jesus’ birth and recognizing His life-saving importance in our lives. \u00a0 There’s nothing like the snow on the mountains and the change in weather. \u00a0OK, OK. \u00a0I live in Southern\u00a0California, so unlike many of you, I don’t have to deal with snow shoveling, dangerous iced roads, and sub-zero temperatures. \u00a0Nonetheless, Christmas brings a warming to our hearts that makes the\u00a0beginning\u00a0of the winter more bearable. We are excited to tell you that we have come up with a fantastic list of unique techy gifts that Moms are going to love. \u00a0You can’t go wrong with anyone of them. \u00a0See something you like? \u00a0Forward this article to a friend or husband…or post the gadget on Facebook. \u00a0That will get the hint across! \u00a0Check out these very cool items and feel free to ask questions in the comments section.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n source: Amazon<\/p><\/div><\/p>\n Now, this is too cool! \u00a0The\u00a03M Streaming Projector<\/a>\u00a0is small enough to fit in your hand, yet projects big enough to create a 10 foot screen on your wall, ceiling, garage, or screen in your backyard! \u00a0But it gets even better. \u00a0The 3M \u00a0Streaming Projector has a power cord, if need be, you can disconnect it and run it using it’s included 2 hour 45 minute battery life! \u00a0So it is truly portable. \u00a0But there’s even more! \u00a0The 3M Streaming Projector comes with Roku<\/a>, which means with WiFi, you can stream movies directly from Netflix, Hulu Plus, Crackle, HBO to Go, Flixster,\u00a0and more<\/a>. \u00a0There’s even an output for exterior speakers or headphones. \u00a0Oh, and one more thing! \u00a0You can also connect your tablet or smartphone with an HDMI cable to show off your latest pics, videos, or Internet content.<\/p>\n The 3M Streaming Projector retails for $293.99 \u00a0and can be found at\u00a0Amazon.com<\/a>\u00a0with free Super Saver Shipping.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n We reviewed CarMD in October and it is a great tool for Moms to feel more\u00a0comfortable\u00a0about taking their car in to get service. \u00a0It’s a handheld gadget that plugs into your car’s diagnostic port, which all cars 1996 and older have, and is usually below the steering wheel. \u00a0This is the same port auto technicians use when assessing your vehicle. \u00a0After plugging in CarMD and turning on the car, you will receive either a green, yellow, or red colored light. \u00a0Green means your car is good, yellow means there are some minor issues, and red means you should take the car into be looked at. \u00a0After receiving the color light indication, plug CarMD into your PC and you’ll get more details about the issues your car is facing. \u00a0These details stem from a national database…the same one that your car technician uses.<\/p>\n Even better, CarMD researches the average price for the repair and gives you an estimate (for most repairs). \u00a0So now you can take your car in for repairs with confidence and\u00a0knowledge. \u00a0Read our review,\u00a0How To Tell if Your Car Repair Man is Telling You the Truth<\/a>, for more details and pictures.<\/p>\n CarMD sells for $119.99 plus free Super Saver shipping at\u00a0Amazon.com<\/a>\u00a0or $119.95 + $14.95 shipping from CarMD<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you’ve been a smartphone user for a while, the latest, greatest smartphone on the market is the\u00a0Samsung Galaxy S III<\/a><\/strong>. \u00a0The Samsung Galaxy S III has a generous 4.8\u201d HD Super AMOLED\u2122 display which displays beautiful pictures and videos, a 8.0 megapixel camera with…get this…no shutter lag! \u00a0In fact, you can take 20 continuous shots within seconds using Burst Shot, ensuring you get that perfect soccer kick or handshake during graduation.<\/p>\n The Galaxy S III is priced as low as $99 with some great deals going on through T-Mobile, AT&T, Sprint, and more.<\/p>\n Need something simpler? \u00a0The\u00a0HTC Windows phone 8X<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0comes in a variety of beautiful colors…like yellow, red, purple, and black. \u00a0It has a 4.3 inch LCD screen, an 8 megapixel camera, and a surprising 2.1 megapixel front facing camera (most are under 2MP). \u00a0Although the Windows 8 phone is good for all users, it is especially good for new smartphone users. \u00a0The interface is beautiful and it is easier to find the apps you use more often. \u00a0Windows does a great job of ensuring you’re aware of your latest messages, texts, and phone calls too.<\/p>\n The HTC Windows Phone 8X is available for $199, sometimes lower dependent upon your mobile carrier’s deals.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n source: rediff.com<\/p><\/div><\/p>\n Galaxy has had such success with their Galaxy Phones and Player, that the decided to branch out into a camera. \u00a0The Samsung Galaxy Camera<\/a> just launched in November and includes both a full-functioning advanced point and shoot camera AND a full Jelly Bean Android OS. \u00a0That means you can download on your camera all of your favorite apps including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Flickr, you name it. \u00a0It’s never been so easy to upload your pictures to your favorite social website. \u00a0In addition, you can read and send e-mail’s, check your calendar, play Angry Birds, anything else you normally do on your Android smartphone. \u00a0Although you can purchase a 4G mobile card for instant data access, you cannot use the camera as your phone. \u00a0It features a\u00a04.8\u201d HD Super Clear Touch Screen LCD, a 23 mm wide-angle lens, 16 MP pictures, and a 21X optical zoom. \u00a0This is a fantastic camera, we can’t recommend it enough. \u00a0It also features continuous shots,\u00a0panorama\u00a0stitching, and many more fabulous shooting modes that will make your pictures incredible. \u00a0The camera comes SIM card capability for mobile data usage. \u00a0We have been testing the Galaxy Camera for 3 weeks now and it is a dream.<\/p>\n The unlocked Galaxy Camera retails $608.99 at\u00a0Amazon.com<\/a>. \u00a0AT&T<\/a>\u00a0sells the Galaxy Camera for $499.99 with a 2 year contract.<\/p>\n source: wikipedia.com<\/p><\/div><\/p>\n OK, now for a little fun. \u00a0Dance Central 3 <\/a>\u00a0just released and it\u2019s a blast. \u00a0Moms can dance the night away, moving to the latest tunes by\u00a050 cent, Usher, Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, Gloria Gaynor, Village People, and more. \u00a0For a full song list, see\u00a0this website<\/a>. \u00a0Dance Central 3 really brings out the party, now including a Party mode, allowing up to 8 players to dance at once. \u00a0Dance to the latest dance moves or travel back in time to dance to such dance crazes as The Hustle, Electric Slide, The Dougie, and more. \u00a0Dance Central 3 is a lot of fun and is sure to be a hit with Mom and the kids\u2026(and visiting friends)! \u00a0New add-ons have just become available. Are you a Gangnam fan? \u00a0For an extra $3 bucks you can download the moves of the\u00a0Gangnam\u00a0<\/a>dance craze.<\/p>\n Dance Central 3 sells for $39.99 plus free Super Saver shipping at\u00a0Amazon.com<\/a>. \u00a0Looking for more great games? \u00a0See our article,\u00a0The Best Upcoming Family Games from E3 2012<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If Dance Central 3\u00a0doesn’t\u00a0give you enough exercise, Nike + Kinect \u00a0Training sure will! \u00a0If you\u2019re looking for a way to shed some pounds, further tone your muscles, or both, come January, the Nike + Kinect Training game for the XBOX 360 is the way to go. \u00a0Dance games are fun and you do get tired, but Nike + Kinect Training will help you get to your goals faster. \u00a0Since it involves XBOX 360 Kinect, there is no controller to hold. \u00a0The Kinect camera evaluates your moves and exercises and the game\u2019s instructor educates you on how to improve your form. \u00a0Nike + Kinect Training also evaluates you through a series of brief exercises to come up with your Nike Fuel Print score. \u00a0You can compare this score against others in the Nike + Kinect community. \u00a0Based on the assessment, Nike + Kinect Training provides you with customized exercises to help you achieve your goals. \u00a0Will you get sore? \u00a0YES! \u00a0Will you get tired? \u00a0YES! \u00a0Is it worth it? \u00a0YES! \u00a0See our thorough review: \u00a0\u00a0My Personal Nike Trainer in My Family Room<\/a>.<\/p>\n Nike +Kinect Training is available at Amazon.com<\/a>\u00a0for $47.06 plus free Super Saver shipping.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n source: ihealthlabs.com<\/p><\/div><\/p>\n If you\u2019re gearing up for your New Year\u2019s Resolutions, chances are likely losing weight is on that list,\u00a0especially\u00a0just after the Christmas season. \u00a0WiFi scales have been around now for several years and their features just keep getting better. \u00a0This\u00a0iHealth Wireless Body Analysis Scale<\/a>\u00a0measures your\u00a0weight, body fat, lean mass, muscle mass, bone mass, body water, daily calorie intake, body mass index, and visceral fat rating. \u00a0YIKES! \u00a0Can you say too much information???? \u00a0Nonetheless, you\u2019ll be able to keep track of your weight adjustments better than ever before. \u00a0And since it\u2019s wireless, your stats can be sent to the free iHealth mobile app on your phone. \u00a0Just think of it, you may not lose a pound for a couple of days, but most likely your visceral fat rating or muscle mass improved, so the iHealth Wireless Body Analysis Scale can finally give you insight to your body\u2019s changes.<\/p>\n The iHealth Wireless body Analysis Scale can be purchased directly from\u00a0iHealth<\/a>\u00a0for $109.95 plus applicable shipping and taxes.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n source: hollywoodreporter.com<\/p><\/div><\/p>\n If you don\u2019t have a tablet already, the latest iPad (sometimes referred to as iPad 3) is the one to get. \u00a0It\u2019s ease-of-use and beautiful display is hard to beat. \u00a0With it\u2019s 5MP camera, it far\u00a0surpasses\u00a0the quality of the iPad 2 and the pictures show up brilliantly on the\u00a02048\u00d71536 resolution screen. \u00a0There are so many great apps you can download to take full advantage of the graphics, improved processor, and sharper camera. \u00a0Just be careful, your kids will constantly be asking if they can use it too!<\/p>\n The latest iPad<\/a>\u00a0has multiple\u00a0price points, the lowest\u00a0being\u00a0$499 for WiFi only and $629 for WiFi + 4 G for the 16 GB size.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n source: www.tabletcovershop.com<\/p><\/div><\/p>\n Looking to add some\u00a0pizzazz\u00a0and functionality to your iPad case? \u00a0Papier de Maison<\/a> makes a great artistic case that is more unique and artistic than any other iPad cover out there. \u00a0Better yet, the iPad case includes an enclosed 7 1\/2 x 9 1\/2 pad of paper which beautifully coordinates with the outside of the case. \u00a0There is even a flexible pen holder which holds a colorful pen which doubles as a handy stylus for your iPad. \u00a0There are a number of designs available. \u00a0The profile of the case is thick enough to provide protection from an accidental drop and include magnets to keep the cover closed. \u00a0Papier de Maison also makes the same case styles available for the Kindle for $20.<\/p>\n The Papier de Maison iPad case sells for $30 plus free Super Saver shipping on\u00a0Amazon.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you’ve already been reading The WellConnectedMom.com, you already know how much we love the Tria Hair Removal Laser. \u00a0We have been using it for three months (out of the suggested six months) and have already seen a reduction in hair under the arms by as much as 60%. \u00a0Take laser hair removal into your own hands and for a fraction of what you’d pay by going to a hair removal specialist plus numerous visits, you can do in the comfort and privacy of your own home. \u00a0Tria Hair Removal Laser is great for brown and dark hair and lighter skin tones. \u00a0See our latest post,\u00a0Tria Laser Hair Removal at Home, is it Working?<\/a>\u00a0to find out more.<\/p>\n The Tria Hair Removal Laser retails for $395 plus shipping available through\u00a0TriaBeauty.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Well, there you have it, our top 10 gadgets for Mom based on a very busy year of\u00a0reviewing\u00a0gadgets, scouring the Internet for the best gadgets, and attending\u00a0trade shows. \u00a0At WellConnectedMom.com, we are moms and dads who want to keep abreast of the best and safest technology out there for our kids and for ourselves. \u00a0Keep reading, next week we’ll introduce our top tech picks for your kids. \u00a0Have a tween or teen? \u00a0See our recommendations on\u00a0Best Buy’s Gifts That Do<\/a>\u00a0website. \u00a0 Looking for more great gift ideas for Mom? \u00a0See last year’s list,\u00a0Top 10 Christmas Gadgets for Moms 2011<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n * We were given a number of these items to review personally, including the CarMD, Galaxy Camera (a loan), Nike + Kinect Training, Dance Central 3, iPad case by Papier de Maison, and the Tria Hair Removal System. \u00a0Based on our use and opinions of them, they have landed themselves on our top gadgets for Moms list.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Check out WellConnectedMom.com’s Top 10 Gadgets for Mom this Christmas, we have recommendations for some very COOL things that you won’t see on other top Christmas lists. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9065,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[793,747,8,698,971,9,14,16,17,498],"tags":[1328,61,1178,1404,1408,1409,1403,136,1166,1405,178,1410,1406,1407,1411],"class_list":["post-9044","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-accessories","category-cars-2","category-gadgets","category-games-2","category-health","category-home-technology","category-moms","category-phones","category-photos","category-tablets","tag-carmd","tag-christmas","tag-dance-central-3","tag-gadgets-for-mom","tag-galaxy-camera","tag-galaxy-s-iii","tag-gifts-for-mom","tag-ipad","tag-ipad-case","tag-mom","tag-mom-tech","tag-nike-kinect-training","tag-papier-de-maison","tag-tria-hair-removal-laser","tag-wireless-body-analysis-scale","entry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2012\/12\/MH900431277.jpg?fit=325%2C325&ssl=1","jetpack-related-posts":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9044","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9044"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9044\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9065"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9044"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9044"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9044"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}1.) \u00a03M Streaming Projector<\/span><\/h2>\n
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2.) \u00a0CarMD<\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n3.) \u00a0Galaxy S III OR HTC Windows phone 8X<\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n4.) \u00a0Galaxy Camera<\/span><\/h2>\n
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5.) \u00a0Dance Central 3<\/span><\/h2>\n
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6.) \u00a0Nike + Kinect Training<\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n7.) \u00a0iHealth Wireless Body Analysis Scale<\/span><\/h2>\n
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8.) \u00a0Latest iPad<\/span><\/h2>\n
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9.) \u00a0iPad Case by Papier de Maison<\/span><\/h2>\n
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10.) \u00a0Tria Hair Removal<\/span><\/h2>\n
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