Kids Smartwatch Camera Wireless Earbuds

Toys

MBE partnered with L.O.L Surprise! for this campaign. This post contains affiliate links.

New Kids Tech Accessories Review & Giveaway

What kid doesn't love surprises, right? Especially L.O.L. Surprise! toys from MGA Entertainment's children's collection? Just in case you haven't heard already, this is a popular global brand that is on many youngsters' holiday gift wish lists this year. That's because once again -- for three years running -- L.O.L. Surprise! won the toy industry's coveted 2020 Toy of the Year Award and several other top honors at the Annual Toy Industry Awards.

Those imaginative L.O.L. Surprise! fashion-forward dolls celebrating individuality and creativity have inspired a continuing pipeline of other new brand-inspired fashion accessories, playsets and more. Among the newest additions to the growing collection are the L.O.L. Surprise! Kids Smartwatch and Camera and the L.O.L. Surprise! Wireless Earbuds. 

Both tech devices are fully-functional, affordable kid-friendly versions for ages 6+ of the smartwatches and wireless earbuds that teens and us moms and dads wear and love. Best of all both the smartphone and wireless earbuds, which are sold separately, come with batteries already installed  and fully rechargeable via USB cables.

L.O.L. Surprise! Smartwatch With Camera

This is a good option as a first smartwatch for mini fashionistas, wanna be influencers, and girls in general who embrace the L.O.L. Surprise! style.  With a range of smartwatch capabilities, including still/video forward-facing and selfie cameras and more, this stylish tech savvy watch retails for less than $60.

In fact, the new LOL Surprise! Smartwatch combines many of the features you'd expect in a high tech smartwatch: dual cameras with the ability to upload images and videos from the watch to a computer as well as games, and a fitness tracker all wrapped up in an all-in-one device that's also kid friendly. Rechargeable, this water-resistant smartwatch can be worn as a watch on the wrist or transferred to the included clip/stand case to clip to a backpack or clothing; it can also stand up on its own on any flat surface.

LOL Surprise! Smartwatch, Camera & Game Features

• Smartwatch equipped with camera, adjustable pink glitter watchband, clip/stand, Micro-USB cable, and a quick start guide as well as detailed easy to follow directions for use are all included
• Updateable with LOL Surprise's latest software via USB and a computer, the smartwatch allows kids to set the date, time, language, volume, and brightness as well as name their devices
• Calendar/Timer function provides an alarm clock to set, a calendar to mark with special occasions, a timer, and a stopwatch
• Viewable stats track a child's activity progress and store all the reward trophies won from playing games, fitness activities, and interaction with M.C. Swag
• Communicates exclusively with other L.O.L. Smartwatches within a 50 feet range with the messaging ability to send pictures, emojis, recorded voice messages and silly voice effects 
• Dual camera makes it possible to shoot still photos or videos in either point of view (POV) or selfie modes and add emojis which may be viewed later or shared with other LOL Surprise! Smartwatch users within range, plus there's room to store up 3,000 photos or 30 minutes of video
• The Games Menu includes educational and fun digital games ranging from learning to tell time to solving math problems, playing tic tac toe and a tilting screen and ball game activity
• Available in three progressively more difficult levels these included games pave the way to unlocking additional features and earning rewards
• The Fitness Menu gets kids off the couch, encouraging more physical activity in fun ways, not only with the activity tracker, but also through the Treasure Hunt, Dance With Sprints and Sprints Says pre-loaded activities
• Pre-installed battery (non-removeable) is rechargeable via the USB port on a computer or laptop (not included) which powers the smartwatch for up to 8 hours of usage
• Compatible with Microsoft Windows XP: Windows 7, 8, and 9; and MacOS X 10.13, 10.14

L.O.L. Surprise! Wireless Earbuds

L.O.L. Surprise Wireless Earbuds

Another new and exciting tech-based item in the LOL Surprise collection is this set of fully functioning rechargeable LOL Surprise Wireless Earbuds with built-in microphone -- that unlike the pricey adult earbud versions -- are priced at under $50.  

These are a fun option for kids who may have their own smartphone already or who have parent-approved access to mom's or dad's mobile device. From answering/hanging up calls to listening to music to accessing the voice assistant, and other perks, these wireless ear buds for kids are really cool. No wonder they're selling out so fast.

LOL Surprise! Wireless Earbuds Features

• A pair of wireless earbuds with soft tips, stylish portable charging case, Micro-USB cable to case, Micro-USB cable for earbuds, an extra set of ear tips for smaller ears, and simple directions to get started are included in the box
• The 3D stereo ergonomically-designed ear buds especially for kids, clearly marked right and left, are equipped with a multi-function button to turn on/off, answer calls, reject calls, play/pause (left earbud only) music playing on your device, and next (right earbud only) to skip through the song tracks
• Status indicator light and microphone as well as earbud charging ports on each earbud are also included
• Both earbuds may be used together for one device or separately for two different devices  
• Compact hot pink palm-sized charging case includes charging station slots for right and left earbuds; a charge indicator light which flashes red while charging and turns off when completely charged (about 45 minutes); and a USB charging port on the bottom which you connect to with the included USB cable and to your laptop or computer (not included) 
• After pairing, easily and quickly connect your device with its wireless connectivity turned on to your LOL Surprise Earbuds
• Rechargeable pre-installed batteries (non-removeable) are included which can be recharged via the USB port on a computer or laptop (not included) 
• Fully charged earbuds deliver up to five hours of continuous use on one charge with five charging cycles stored in the case for a total of 25 hours of battery life. The earbuds also can stay charged in standby for as much as 360 hours when stored in the charging case

With such hot and exciting new items for kids, I'm excited to announce another giveaway exclusively for MBE's loyal audience, thanks to  L.O.L. Surprise! and MGA Entertainment who is providing a cool prize package featuring both products featured in this review. Scroll down for details on how you can enter for the chance to win the L.O.L. Surprise! Smartwatch Camera and the L.O.L Surprise! Wireless Earbuds for a special child in your life. 

GIVEAWAY

L.O.L. Surprise!
Smartwatch Camera & Wireless Earbuds

MBE Giveaway

on Instagram

Thanks to L.O.L. Surprise! and MGA Entertainment, one (1) lucky MBE giveaway participant will win a prize package including both the L.O.L. Surprise! Smartwatch Camera and the L.O.L. Surprise! Wireless Earbuds. For this giveaway Mommy Blog Expert is hosting, enter by visit this MBE Instagram post. Contest is open to US residents and qualifying winner will be selected at random. Hurry this giveaway ends December 19, 2020 at 11:59 pm EST. L.O.L. Surprise! is providing the prize and is responsible for delivery to winner. 

Good Luck to Everyone Who Enters to Win!

More about L.O.L. Surprise!

Learn more about the brand's extensive L.O.L. Surprise! collections by visiting the official website as well as following LOL Surprise on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

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Peace Quiet for Stressed Out Parents

Well Being

MBE partnered with QuietOn for this campaign. This post contains affiliate links. 

Banish Sleepless Nights & Daytime Noise

Parents with kids of all ages know it's an ongoing challenge to carve out quiet me-time for ourselves. This couldn't be truer today as the pandemic rages on. With school closures and winter approaching, children are spending more time indoors while moms and dads working at home are trying to concentrate. Since that family background noise isn't going to magically disappear, I'm excited to tell haggard parents about my latest discovery: QuietOn, the world's smallest high performance noise canceling earbuds, which can be a real sanity saver, delivering quietude when you want and need it most.

With my eldest (3), 2-year old Triplets, Vintage Family Photo 

Mother Always Knows Best

Believe me, as a writer and mom of four kids born in a year including triplets (all once upon a time in diapers simultaneously), I definitely know first-hand how elusive finding a few minutes of peace and quiet can be. 

In fact, that's how I became the Mommy Blog Expert in sleep deprivation, among other parenting talents of exhaustion like absent-mindedly handing a baby bottle to my hubby when he asked for a glass of wine at dinner. No lie, that really did happen more than once I have to admit.

Even under normal circumstances few parents would disagree -- raising even a single child -- family living day to day can be downright exhausting, stressing you out so much you may not be thinking as clearly as you could be, not to mention having trouble squeezing in a badly-needed nap while the baby is sleeping or falling asleep at night after a particularly hectic day. 

There's no denying it, we all deserve the occasional respite from all the sounds and chaos of busy family life. That's where QuietOn can become your new best friend.

QuietOn Noise Canceling Ear Buds

• Features the company's proprietary active noise cancelling (ANC) technology 
• Are hand tuned to cancel out low frequencies, which conventional foam earplugs cannot attain
• Fits securely and comfortably in ears during sleep as well as for work and travel
• Delivers 20 hours of continuous use on a single battery charge
• Includes a self-enclosed charging carrying case small enough to fit in the palm of the hand and charging cable 
• Comes with medium pre-installed soft ear tips as well as two interchangeable sets of smaller and larger foam tips for a perfect fit in a wide range of ear sizes 
• Makes a thoughtful and creative gift for mothers-to-be at baby showers, new parents and just about anyone else looking for more peace and quiet in their lives
• Available for $219 USD, shipped direct to you or a loved one

Buy QuietOn on Amazon

Gift Weary Parents Peace & Quality Sleep

For new mothers -- who often are the primary caregivers of their infants -- QuiteOn makes an unforgettable and thoughtful baby shower gift the recipient will be grateful for in years to come. But that's not to say the dads might not also be sleep deprived, especially if they're holding down a full-time job outside the home on top of helping out with night time feedings and diaper changes. 

Either way, this is something moms and dads can use and benefit from, paving the way to a good night's sleep for both. Luckily, in addition to the QuiteOn Sleep Ear Buds featured in this review, there's also a Double QuietOn Pack ($438 USD ) offered to save both the night and day for all the overtired mothers and fathers out there. These as well as several of the brand's other noise canceling ear bud sets may purchased via the company's official website.  

Stop counting those sheep and

Start sleeping like a lamb...

QuietOn Enhances Life Beyond Parenting

Now that my kids are self-supporting 20-somethings and living on the opposite coast, you'd think I wouldn't need QuietOn earbuds anymore, right? 

Well guess what? My husband and I may be empty nesters but until recently, neither of us was sleeping well because of all-night snoring. That is, until I regained quality, uninterrupted sleep by wearing QuietOn earbuds at night.

What's more is the earbuds the brand sent me for this review already have proved beneficial while working in my home office. Since I'm a writer, distracting outside noises tend to dampen my motivation, creativity and overall energy level. So now, when thinking, reading, and writing, thanks to the high quality noise cancellation I'm enjoying, I am much more focused and productive.

Taking it one step further, I can easily see QuietOn earbuds being just the thing I need to sleep well on our frequent red eye transcontinental flights to visit our kids. Even during daylight hours while traveling for business or leisure, I intend to bring these tiny sanity savers along, so I can read, write, and concentrate better and work in complete silence. They will also come in handy, no doubt, if there's baby sitting near me crying non-stop on a flight from LA to New York -- something that really has happened to me more than once.

 

Feeding Time at the Zoo at my house, Vintage Family Photo

My toddler helping haggard Mommy

feed our 2-year old triplets

Peace and Quiet You Can Count On

How I miss those Halcyon days as well as wish QuietOn noise cancellation ear buds had been around when my own four were little. Today's parents are so fortunate to have such a reliable and helpful easy-to-use tech-based survival tool available to help get through the hectic days ahead as well as to help navigate parenthood in general with a clear head. 

Parents, whether you have a colicky newborn or a loud teenager, QuietOn can help restore peace and quiet to your busy household. The ability to achieve a good night's sleep while still being able to hear your infant as needed (or your teen sneaking home after curfew) is a blissful reminder that you can indeed have it all, including peace and quiet. 

Beyond more energy for all that parenting, these are also useful for traveling or if you have a spouse who snores like a big semi truck rumbling down the freeway, or really any other time you seek peace, tranquility, and calm.

Get Ready to Quiet On...

About QuietOn

Nordic company QuietOn, based in Finland, is the innovative developer of the world's smallest active noise cancelling earbuds which incorporate the Finnish sensibilities of simplicity, peace and tranquility. The lifestyle tech device -- already owned by tens of thousands of satisfied consumer and business users in 120+ countries -- is specifically designed to enable restful sleep as well as quiet in noisy or loud indoor and outdoor environments. Learn more by visiting the brand's website as well as following QuietOn on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. Available direct from the manufacturer as well as on Amazon.

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Christmas Under the Stars Lauren Daigle Special

Entertainment 

MBE partnered with Lev3l Digital for this campaign. This post contains affiliate links

Christmas TV Special Review & Giveaway

For those of you who celebrate Christmas, get ready to be dazzled with pure family-friendly holiday entertainment. That's because on December 6 at 9pm ET/6pm PT the new Christmas Under the Stars holiday music special starring two-time GRAMMY winner Lauren Daigle is scheduled to air on BYUtv. 

Christmas Family Music TV Special, December 6

Don't miss MBE's Exclusive Giveaway, Details at bottom

Having had the chance to screen Christmas Under the Stars in advance, I think you're in for a real treat. From the moment Daigle, an award-winning contemporary Christian singer and songwriter with a devoted following, takes center stage you will want to just relax, sit back and take it all in. 

Don't forget to be prepared for family movie night at your house! You'll definitely want to have some hot chocolate and Christmas cookies on hand ready to serve while you and your children are enjoying this musical holiday special together.

 

With a run time of just under one hour, young and old will likely get lost in the improvised jazzy and beautiful arrangements of classic traditional holiday tunes. From Jingle Bells to O Holy Night and more from Daigle's album Behold: A Christmas Collection, which is available on CD or as an MP3 download, you've never seen or heard Christmas music performed quite like this. The album debuted at No. 77 on the US Billboard 200 in November 2016 and is still touching the hearts and souls of many fans.

The intimate and upbeat Christmas Under the Stars performance, available for free streaming exclusively via BYUtv or the BYUtv App, was taped during the pandemic before a live studio audience sitting in pairs on couches safely social distancing around the show floor. The performance also includes Daigle singing her hit song Light of the World (Behold Version).  Light of the World (2013), which was the singer's very first single to be released has continued to endure, with the tune's music video now approaching 9 million views on YouTube. 

Clearly, this Louisiana born and raised female artist's unique music style is deeply rooted and inspired by her exposure to the zydeco, blues, and Cajun music with which she grew up.

Interview with Lauren Daigle

In this interview Lauren Daigle shares some thoughts on why she's so passionate about her music and Behold: A Christmas Collection 

Mark your calendar for December 6 now. Then when Christmas Under the Stars airs, get into the holiday spirit from the safety of your home and, of course, feel free to sing along! 

Meanwhile, keep reading to find out how you can enter MBE's exclusive giveaway for chance to win Lauren Daigle's Behold: A Christmas Collection CD album.

GIVEAWAY

Behold: A Christmas Collection

CD Album by Lauren Daigle

MBE Giveaway

on Instagram

Giveaway Details

Thanks to Lev3l, ONE (1 lucky MBE giveaway participant will win Lauren Daigle's Behold: A Christmas Collection CD music album. For this giveaway Mommy Blog Expert is hosting, visit this MBE Instagram post to enter. Contest is open to US residents and qualifying winner will be selected at random. Hurry, this giveaway ends December 10, 2020 at 11:59 pm EST. Lev3l is providing the prize and is responsible for delivery to winner.

Good Luck to Everyone Who Enters to Win!

About BYUTV

Family is the focal point of BYUtv, a non-commercial, value-based television network bringing a wholesome, inspiring, and uplifting entertainment experience into 54 million homes nationwide. Available on cable via DirectTV and DISH and through the free BYUtv App available for through the App Store, GooglePlay and Amazon.

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