New Consumer Tech Launching at #CES2014 Tuesday at Las Vegas International CES

Technology

International CES, the largest annual consumer electronics show worldwide, hasn't even officially opened yet. But already there have been dozens of new tech products and gadgets unveiled to the press.

CES Unveiled #CES2014, MommyBlogExpert.com

Last nite at CES Unveiled -- where many companies who will be exhibiting at CES when the show opens Tuesday were previewing their wares for media --  it was more crowded than ever before. 

Liquid Image EGO LS mountable camera is tiny, MommyBlogExpert.com

I did manage to get a peek at Liquid Image's first ever 4G wireless mountable camera that allows bloggers to live stream whether you're skiing on the slopes, covering a press conference or vlogging to simultaneously broadcast the news on your blog. The tiny device fits into a variety of mounts that Liquid Image offers as accessories.

iHome also showed some cool new devices perfect for active lifestyles at CES Unveiled whether you work out at the gym, run or cycle. Among the noteworthy products launching: Bluetooth Wireless Sport Earphones with microphone ($79.99), the iB85 Foldable Bluetooth Wireless Headphones ($99.99) and iB12 Fitness Earbuds with flashing safety LED.

iB85 Foldable Bluetooth Wireless Headphones, MommyBlogExpert.com

iB12 Fitness Earbuds w/ LED flasher, MommyBlogExpert.com

There's also non-stop press conferences all day today. The first big news of the day came during the Bosch Press Conference at the Mandalay Bay. Here we heard from Dr. Werner Struth of Bosch who oversees Industrial Technology including the Packaging Technology and Drive and Control Technology Divisions. MEMS Sensor Fusion is indeed revolutionizing the Internet of things in the home as well as forging the way for driverless cars -- which is something that CES attendees this year will be able to see an experience.

The future is now w/ Bosch Driverless Car tech, MommyBlogExpert.com

Then, during their 9 a.m. media event, the iconic Head Monster Noel Lee rolled out onto the stage in his trademark Segway to reveal a number of new Monster partnerships with world-class brands: Adidas, Lamborghini and UFC, among others. Also the new folding wireless headphones announced are audio tech masterpieces that come in a rainbow of colors.

Monster celebrates 35 years in 2014, MommyBlogExpert.com

The press conference as usual ended with a major celebrity appearance. This year it was 7'1" basketball legend Shaq O'Neal. Referring to the new Monster Powercard Turbo, Shaq quipped, "Size really does matter."

Shaq O'Neal for Monster Products, MommyBlogExpert.com

I can't wait to see what else is in store when International CES 2014 opens tomorrow. Stay tuned for more news bites on some of the most awesome consumer technologies to ever be introduced.

FTC Disclosure: I am attending International CES 2014 as a credentialed member of the press. In addition, I have received a hosted press trip from Bosch. However, I did not receive any payment or any other compensation from other brands mentioned in this post. See complete FTC Disclosure information that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's main page and at the bottom of every individual post on this blog, including this one.

Twitter Party Calendar This Week Jan 5-11 w/ Prizes - Continuous Updates

Twitter Parties

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Get all the details in this free constantly updated Twitter Party Master Calendar listing tons of family friendly parties including specifics on prizes you can win and links to RSVP and participate. Includes Twitter Parties in the U.S. and Canada. Be sure to check back often every week as new events are added on an ongoing basis -- often with new prize-winning opportunities added several times per day. You'll also get a sneak peek at Twitter parties coming up next week and in the month ahead. Now listing Facebook, Pinterest and Google+ parties with prizes too.

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Please note: This coming week there aren't very many Twitter parties due to the holidays. But stay tuned -- I'm working hard to keep you updated and will add new parties for the current week and future weeks as they are announced. In fact, get ready now because there will be a huge number of new parties with prizes listed here that are happening after January 1st and onward. Most parties are for U.S. only, unless indicated otherwise highlighted in pink.

THIS WEEK

Monday, January 6

Happy Wives Club Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @happywivesclub @RockonMommies and others. Prizes: Autographed copy of Happy Wives book every 10 minutes; Grand Prize $500 Visa giftcard. #HappyWivesClub Details

So Fab New Year Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @jmanmillerbug @dawnchats @dentistmel @turningclockbac @sofabchats. Prizes: TEN (10) $50 Visa giftcards. #SoFabNewYear RSVP

Pocket Boom Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @jmanmillerbug @dentistmel @blueviolet @ruralmoms @BoomPhones. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Visa Giftcards. #PocketBoom RSVP

Weekly Traveling Moms Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @TravelingMoms and others. Prizes: TBA #TMom RSVP

ULTA + Cover Girl Twitter Party at 9 pm ET w/ @Zipporahs. Prizes: THREE (3) ULTA + Cover Girl prize packages that include products & $250 ULTA Giftcards. #ULTABombshelling RSVP

Tuesday, January 7

New Year Healthy You Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @MinuteClinic @DashforHealth. Prizes: TBA. #NYHY RSVP

Fit in 14 Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @Sears @SearsDeals. Prizes: TBA. #Fitin14 RSVP

Dreft Amazing Baby Days Twitter Party 9-9:30 pm ET with @DanielleJonas @Dreft. Prizes: THREE (3) prize packs that include 2 bottles Dreft and $50 Visa giftcard and ONE (1) prize pack including 2 bottles Dreft and $100 Visa GC. #DreftAmazingBabyDays RSVP

The Green Nursery 7th Birthday Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @TheGreenNursery. Prizes: Assorted prizes baby will love plus Grand Prize of $266+ of cloth diapers and accessories. #TGNseven RSVP

Resolution Solution Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @Savings @FavadoApp and others. Prizes: THREE (3) $100 giftcards. #ResolutionSolution RSVP

Wednesday, January 8

My Fresh Start Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @vitaminshoppe. Prizes: Prizes every 15 minutes w/ gift cards and vitamin products valued at up to $200. #MyFreshStart RSVP

New Year New You Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @Marshalls @TJMaxx. Prizes: FIVE (5) $50 giftcards. #MarshallsTJMaxx RSVP

Thursday, January 9

Live from CES 
#CESNextpert Twitter Party, 1 pm ET

Top Products from CES Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @Nextpert @Wellconnectdmom @Sauerswald @MommyBlogExpert. Prizes: FOUR (4) prize packages valued at $300 each from sponsors @OtterBox @Dropcam @Reebok. #CESNextpert RSVP

Just Add Tyson Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @Dawnchats @MsMissy62 @TurningClockBac @AleaMilham. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Walmart giftcards. #JustAddTyson RSVP

This is Style Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @TheRebelChick @FormulaMom @SearsStyle and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Sears giftcards. #ThisisStyle RSVP

Friday, January 10

Weekly Verizon Insider Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @theonlinemom @VerizonInsider and others. Prizes: TBA. #VZWBuzz RSVP

New parties are constantly being added to this list as soon as they're scheduled. So stay tuned for updates as they happen by subscribing to MommyBlogExpert.

NEXT WEEK

Sunday, January 12

Skinny Girl Cocktails Red Carpet Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @Clever_Network @Skinnygirl. Prizes: Must be 21 to participate - SEVEN (7) $100 giftcards and ONE (1) Grand Prize $300 GC. #LetsDrinktoThat RSVP

Monday, January 13

Weekly Traveling Moms Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @TravelingMoms and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) State Farm Safe Trunk Makeovers, THREE (3) $100 Visa giftcards. #TrunkJunk and #TMom RSVP

Tuesday, January 14

CHALK Preschool Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @do_it_all_moms @CHALKPreschool. Prizes: ONE (1) iPad Mini, THREE (3) $25 Lakeshore Learning giftcards, ONE (1) $50 Lakeshore GC. #CHALKPreschool RSVP

PF Biggest Supporter Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @Clever_Network @PlanetFitness. Prizes: Planet Fitness gear prize packs (ARV $25), a 1-Year Planet Fitness Gym Membership and ONE (1) Grand Prize Winner gets all expense paid trip for two to the Biggest Loser show finale in L.A. (ARV $2,500). #PFBiggestSupporter RSVP

Thursday, January 16

Winter Beauty Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @Socialmoms @Pixiwoos @NixiePixi. Prizes: TWENTY (20) makeup prize packs, TWENTY (20) Ulta Beauty giftcards and ONE (1) Grand Prize - See SocialMoms for more prize details. #RTWinterBeauty Info & RSVP

Friday, January 17

Weekly Verizon Insider Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @theonlinemom @VerizonInsider and others. Prizes: TBA. #VZWBuzz RSVP

Sneak Peek Harajuku Panda Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @buildabear. Prizes: TEN (10) $25 Bear Buck giftcards. #HarajukuPanda Details

COMING SOON


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Compiled by MommyBlogExpert.com Twitter Parties are listed free of charge in this weekly schedule. However keep in mind that each party is run by a different brand and/or hosts and MommyBlogExpert, unless specified otherwise, is not responsible for any dealings readers have with these events including, but not limited to, prizing of any party on the calendar. Add an event to the Mommy Blog Expert Twitter Party Calendar free by emailing janis@janiselspas.com with Twitter Party in subject line including all details and links in the body of your message.

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LG G2 Smartphone Verizon Review - Mom Lifestyle On the Go Enhanced w/ Innovative Design

Technology

This is a compensated post

1st in a Series of 3 Posts on the LG G2 Smartphone

I can't seem to say it often enough: smartphones are indispensible in juggling our busy family and work lives. The problem is these communication gadgets can also be a challenge to actually use unless one's hands are both free. I know for one, as a mother of four kids born in a year, my hands were rarely idle. As I remember, I almost never was able to pull out my cell phone and use it easily when the kids were little. In fact, back when I was learning the ropes of parenting, I routinely dropped my phone fumbling for it and was lucky it never shattered.

Me with my toddlers in vintage family photo, MommyBlogExpert.com

Recently, in my role as a member of the Verizon Wireless Lifestyle Blogger team, I discovered the well-designed LG G2 that can potentially better everyday struggles for haggard mothers like me. 

Granted my toddlers have all grown into teenagers. Still, I think this new smartphone -- with all its button controls strategically located on the back -- is a real gem of a find for us moms with kids of every age who are forever multi-tasking, trying to do it all without missing a beat.

LG G2 w/ Optional QuickWindow Folio Case, Image from Verizon

There are lots of things I like about this Android Jelly Bean smartphone that runs on the Verizon 4G LTE Network. But, by far, my favorite hardware feature of the LG G2 is the handy location of all those often-needed buttons. 

This unique detail makes it a great phone for grabbing with one hand. Whether turning it off/on, adjusting the volume or  controling the speaker, for the first time it's possible to do any of those functions single handedly with ease.

Ergonomic Rear Key Control, Raphael Elspas, MommyBlogExpert.com 

Simply stated, that little ergonomically-placed button position on the back is pure genius. What a perfect mobile device for snapping selfie and family pictures one-handed on the go. It's a lifesaver, too, when carrying your kids' stuff in one hand while making an important phone call with the other hand.

Whoever came up with that brilliant button location must have kids, I'm guessing.

LG G2 Outer & Inner Packaging, Raphael Elspas, MommyBlogExpert.com

The LG G2 is available from Verizon Wireless in-store and online right now for just $49.99 with a 2-year contract. Other purchase options include $18.97/month on the Verizon Edge Plan or $449.99 for month-to-month. You can buy the phone alone or add an optional accessory bundle for additional savings.

Image provided by Verizon Wireless

FTC Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. I disclose that I am a Verizon Wireless Lifestyle Blogger brand ambassador and that I received the product featured to facilitate this post. See complete FTC Disclosure information that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's main page and at the bottom of every individual post on this blog, including this one.