Smart Connected LG Kitchen Laundry Home Appliances for Busy Family Living

Connected Home

The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free

Imagine what life would be like if all your family's major laundry and kitchen appliances were connected to your home wifi network and you could easily access them via smartphone from the office, in the school carpool lane or just about anywhere else. That dream is now reality. You can now live it with the complete line of smart, functional, and aesthetically beautiful LG major home appliances including their most advanced and connected washer, dryer, refrigerator, range, and dishwasher available at Best Buy.

During the Mom 2.0 Summit earlier this month -- against the classically beautiful backdrop of the historic Langham Huntington in Pasadena, California -- I had the opportunity to spend considerable time in the Best Buy suite. There I got to see, experience and learn all about what makes these cool ultra-modern major home appliances from LG so worthy of consideration when updating your kitchen or laundry room.

I just love the versatile look of these kitchen and laundry appliances, styling I think that would blend in seamlessly with a variety of kitchen designs from classic and traditional to ultra-futuristic. The entire LG collection combines the timeless feel of stainless steel with a luxurious, low-gloss matte finish, creating a vibe that's perfect for a range of lifestyles.

Thanks to being wi-fi and voice-enabled, you can remotely change settings, check status or turn on/off any of these LG major appliances via your smartphone and the Amazon Echo or Google Home smart assistant. You can also receive notifications sent to your phone about the status of any of these appliances with the provided LG SmartThinQ app.

LG Smart Kitchen Appliances

Major kitchen appliances in this popular LG line include a refrigerator, range, and dishwasher. As beautiful as these are functional, each of these appliances frees you from being chained to the kitchen to spend more time with family and friends. 

Now you can finally focus on what's really important in your life. You won't have to worry whether or not you adjusted the temperature on your oven or stovetop before running out of the house to watch your daughter's soccer team win an important match. 

Instead, use your smartphone to ask your new best friend, "Hey Google, how much time is left on the range?" Depending upon the reply, ask Google to turn your oven up, down or off, as well as perform a variety of other functions when you are physically miles away from your kitchen. The other kitchen appliances work the same way. For example, ask Alexa to turn on the ice plus feature on the fridge for tonight's party.

LG Smart Washer and Dryer

Similarly, the smart washers and dryers in this LG-exclusive Matte Black stainless finish lineup are made for busy family living and quite possibly will impact your overall outlook on juggling all the household's laundry responsibilities. 

Out running errands and feeling stressed? Wondering if you have enough time for one more quick stop before the wash is done and it's time to put it in the dryer? No problem.

Just connect via Alexa for a quick answer and ask, "How much time is left on the washer or dryer?" Likewise you can get smartphone notifications that your wash and/or dryer cycles are complete using the included SmartThinQ app.

LG Specials at Best Buy

With such good, reliable cutting edge options to choose from, you'll have more time to spend with loved ones. You'll also want to know about two special deals on LG kitchen and laundry appliances at Best Buy to give you a little help in turning your dream into reality this spring or summer.

Summer Kitchen Bundle

• Both LG and LG Studio models are eligible
• Buy a 4-piece kitchen bundle
• Receive up to $400 instant rebate
• Offer good through July 11, 2018

LG Ultimate Laundry Bundle

• Purchase a qualifying laundry bundle
• Receive up to a $400 rebate
• Offer good through July 11, 2018

Kitchen & Laundry
LG Smart Appliances

Now At Best Buy

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Twitter Party Calendar With Prizes Twitter Parties May 27- June 2, Multiple Updates Daily

Twitter Parties

Constant Updates, Keep Checking Back + Sneak Peek at Future Weeks

Master Social Media Party  Calendar -  USA & Canada

Now listing Twitter plus Facebook Live, Pinterest, and Instagram parties with prizes, too!

Here's how to find parties on Twitter, Facebook Live, Instagram and Pinterest offering great prizes. Get all the details in this free constantly updated Master Party Calendar listing tons of family friendly parties including specifics on prizes you can win and links to RSVP and participate. Includes social media parties in the U.S. and Canada.

A brand new weekly Twitter Party Schedule is published every Sunday at 9 am ET. Check back often each 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 parties coming up next week and in the month ahead. 

Be the first to know when the latest MommyBlogExpert party schedule goes live by subscribing to this blog and following MBE on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram. Unless indicated otherwise, parties are for U.S. residents only. Parties for Canada residents are highlighted in purple.


THIS WEEK

Tuesday, May 29

Belif Pore Cleaner Bubble Foam Instagram Party from 9 am - 6 pm ET with Influenster. Prizes: TBA. #belifinbubbles RSVP

Get Garden Ready Facebook Live Party from 2 - 2:45 pm ET with Resourceful Mommy. Prizes: $25 Amazon giftcard. RSVP

Wednesday, May 30

The Vitamin Shoppe Instagram Party from 9 am - 6 pm ET with Influenster. Prizes: TBA. RSVP

Let's Master This Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @resourcefulmom @libertymutal and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $50 VISA giftcards, ONE (1) Grand Prize $150 VISA GC. #LetsMasterThis RSVP

TTPM Live Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @ttpm. Prizes: fun toys and kids stuff TBA -BOTH US & Canada residents eligible for prizes. #TTPMlive Details

Cherish Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @influenstervox. Prizes: TBA. #CherishVoxBox RSVP

This is Style Twitter Party at 4 pm ET with @searsstyle. Prizes: TBA. #ThisIsStyle Details

Jim Henson's Doozers TV Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @thejimhensoncompany @dandelionmoms and others. Prizes: TBA. #DoozersTV Details

Thursday, May 31

Kiwi Facebook Live Party from 2-2:30 pm ET with Moms Meet. Prizes: SEVEN (7) winners, prizes TBA. RSVP

Friday, June 1

LIVE with DevaCurl from 3-3:30 pm ET with Influenster. Prizes: FIVE (5) Decadence Collection prize packs ARV $80. RSVP


NEXT WEEK

Tuesday, June 5

Biolage Glotions Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @influenstervox. Prizes: TBA. #HealthyStyling RSVP

Friday, June 8 

Plush Paws Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @dogtipper @hollywooddogs and others. Prizes: $100+ in prizes for pets. #PlushPawsPremium RSVP

COMING SOON

TBA

About this Weekly Twitter Party List
Compiled by MommyBlogExpert.com, Master Twitter Party Calendar is the most comprehensive, constantly updated resource of its kind online. 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.

For Brands

How to Add a Twitter Party
Facebook Live or Instagram Party
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Hire MBE to Plan, Promote and/or
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or Instagram Party

Want to hire MommyBlogExpert for your next party on social media? 

Email janis@janiselspas.com with "Social Media Party Consulting" in subject line and we'll be glad to prepare a free customized proposal for your brand.


FTC Disclosure: MommyBlogExpert does attend some Twitter, Facebook Live, Instagram and Pinterest Parties as a guest and works as a consultant, host, co-host and/or panelist for others. I am not receiving payment or compensation associated with any party on this calendar. See complete FTC disclosure information that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's main page and at the bottom of every page including this one.

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Twitter Party Calendar With Prizes Twitter Parties May 20-26, Multiple Updates Daily

Twitter Parties

Constant Updates, Keep Checking Back + Sneak Peek at Future Weeks

Master Social Media Party  Calendar -  USA & Canada

Now listing Twitter plus Facebook Live, Pinterest, and Instagram parties with prizes, too!

Here's how to find parties on Twitter, Facebook Live, Instagram and Pinterest offering great prizes. Get all the details in this free constantly updated Master Party Calendar listing tons of family friendly parties including specifics on prizes you can win and links to RSVP and participate. Includes social media parties in the U.S. and Canada.

A brand new weekly Twitter Party Schedule is published every Sunday at 9 am ET. Check back often each 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 parties coming up next week and in the month ahead. 

Be the first to know when the latest MommyBlogExpert party schedule goes live by subscribing to this blog and following MBE on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram. Unless indicated otherwise, parties are for U.S. residents only. Parties for Canada residents are highlighted in purple.


THIS WEEK

Tuesday, May 22

All Natural Pork Twitter Party at Noon ET with @smithfieldbrand @sofabchats and others. Prizes: FIFTY (50) $25 Walmart giftcards, ONE (1) $200 Walmart GC. #AllNaturalPork RSVP

Early Man Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @5minutesformom. Prizes: $200 in Amazon giftcards, TEN (10) Early Man Blu-ray movie and soccer balls. #EarlyMan RSVP 

Disney Kids Toy Story Land Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @resourcefulmom. Prizes: FIVE (5) $25 Disney giftcards. #DisneyKids RSVP

Wednesday, May 23

Culturelle Instagram Party from 9 am - 5 pm ET with Smiley 360. Prizes: TEN (10) prize packs include water bottle plus either a $25 or $50 Amazon giftcard. #BeGoodInside #CulturelleProbiotics RSVP

This is Style Twitter Party at 4 pm ET with @searsstyle. Prizes: TBA. #ThisIsStyle Details

Love with Food Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @lovewithfood. Prizes: TBA. #LoveWithFood RSVP 

Solo A Star Wars Story Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @savvymamalifestyle @couponmamacita and others. Prizes: TBA. #wdweventchat #hansolo RSVP

Thursday, May 24

BioBuddi Twitter Party at 11 am ET with @snap_toys @thetoyinsider and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) winners, see RSVP link for prize descriptions. #BioBuddi RSVP

Get Grilling America Twitter Party at Noon ET with @smithfieldbrand @tuffystone and others. Prizes: SEVENTY (70) $25 Walmart giftcard, ONE (1) Grand Prize $200 Walmart GC, ONE (1) mystery prize. #GetGrillingAmerica RSVP

TTPM Live Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @ttpm. Prizes: fun toys and kids stuff TBA - BOTH US & Canada residents eligible for prizes. TTPMlive Details

Renew VoxBox Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @influenstervox. Prizes: Chance to win a MEGA VoxBox. #RenewVoxBox RSVP

Wise Bread Chat Twitter Party at 4 pm ET with @wisebread @salliemae. Prizes: TBA. #WBChat Details

Friday, May 25

Mobile Living Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @rickgriffin and the Mobile Living team. Prizes: Mophie wireless charging base, JBL Flip 4 Bluetooth speaker. #MobileLiving RSVP

NEXT WEEK

Tuesday, May 29

Belif Pore Cleaner Bubble Foam Instagram Party from 9 am - 6 pm ET with Influenster. Prizes: TBA. #belifinbubbles RSVP

Wednesday, May 31

TTPM Live Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @ttpm. Prizes: fun toys and kids stuff TBA -BOTH US & Canada residents eligible for prizes. #TTPMlive Details

Thursday, June 1

LIVE with DevaCurl from 3-3:30 pm ET with Influenster. Prizes: FIVE (5) Decadence Collection prize packs ARV $80. RSVP

COMING SOON

TBA

About this Weekly Twitter Party List
Compiled by MommyBlogExpert.com, Master Twitter Party Calendar is the most comprehensive, constantly updated resource of its kind online. 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.

For Brands

How to Add a Twitter Party
Facebook Live or Instagram Party
to the Calendar

Add an event to the Mommy Blog Expert Master Twitter Party Calendar FREE by emailing janis@janiselspas.com

Hire MBE to Plan, Promote and/or
Host Your 
Twitter Party, Facebook Live
or Instagram Party

Want to hire MommyBlogExpert for your next party on social media? 

Email janis@janiselspas.com with "Social Media Party Consulting" in subject line and we'll be glad to prepare a free customized proposal for your brand.


FTC Disclosure: MommyBlogExpert does attend some Twitter, Facebook Live, Instagram and Pinterest Parties as a guest and works as a consultant, host, co-host and/or panelist for others. I am not receiving payment or compensation associated with any party on this calendar. See complete FTC disclosure information that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's main page and at the bottom of every page including this one.

Busy Mom Tips to Save Time and Reclaim Quality Family Time With This Must-Have Accessory

Time Management

MBE partnered with Armitron for this post

#OneWatchManyFaces

Mother's Day may be over but as us moms all know, mothers work hard around the clock all 365 days a year and should be appreciated daily. With all the running around doing errands, taking care of our children and hubbies, keeping up with a seemingly endless list of parenting and household duties, on top of many of us working full- or part-time, it's easy to lose track of time when you're away from your smartphone unless you are wearing a wrist watch from a reliable brand such as Armitron.

Mom Life = Busy Life

Really, how many times have you said these things? "Where did the time today go? Am I going to be late to pick up the kids? Will dinner be ready on time if I stop at the market on the way home?" The list goes on. 

No matter what you are thinking or experiencing throughout your busy day, the refrain is universally the same for moms. Does "How I wish there were more hours in the day to do everything I want to do!" seem familiar? 

Yeah, having been there, done that with four kids born in a year, I know exactly what you mean. Have no fear: read on for my tried and true secrets to reclaiming a few hours every day.

Tips to Use Time More Efficiently 

Plan Tomorrow Today  

The night before, after the kids are in bed, sit down for a few minutes, catch your breath, and clear your mind. To supplement the calendar items already entered into your phone -- such as appointments and events you want to attend -- make a to do list of specific chores or tasks you want to get accomplished. 

Then, the next day, cross things off as you get them done. Try not to make the list too long with more things than you reasonably can do in a single day. 

Make a new list every day, rather than add to yesterday's undone chores, before you go to sleep. The main thing is to write everything down because forgetting to do something when you should often takes longer or creates additional work later.

Organize the Night Before

This is especially important on school nights when mornings tend to be chaotic. Even kindergartners can get themselves ready for the next school day if you teach them how and work with them daily until it becomes an automatic habit. 

Easy learnable kid tasks that come to mind include simple things like choosing and setting out their clothes, shoes and socks; preparing school lunches; and packing up backpacks, etc. the night before. In addition, you or they, can put out boxes of cereal, spoons and bowls on the table before bedtime so that breakfast is quicker in the morning. 

A side benefit of calming the morning tumult by organizing is that kids will be more likely not to forget their homework, project or anything else they need to bring with them to school. This saves you an unplanned trip mid-day as their personal delivery person, right?

Wear a Watch and Always Arrive Early

Make it a habit to wear a watch you can trust every day, putting it on first thing after you get up and last thing before you go to sleep. That way, even when your phone is off during a meeting or the battery needs a recharge while you are out for the day with your kids, you'll always know what time it is. 

Another time saver involves planning to arrive a little earlier than you actually need to, so that you will always be on time even there is something slowing you down. Just think: instead of your child being late for school because you had to drive around the block looking for a parking space, you might even get lucky and get a parking space right in front!

Combine Errands, Without Kids if Possible

Doing multiple errands while you're out is another real time saver that will pay you back with more time in your day. It's seems like a no brainer, but so many of us (myself) included often use more time going here, there and everywhere than necessary. 

Instead, when you have errands, rather than bringing the kids along, or making multiple trips to and from your house during the day, try taking care of each to do item after you've dropped your children off at school or before you've picked them up. 

Here's something else to try: Go fill up your car with gas, shop for groceries or pick up something you need nearby, instead of sitting in the waiting room while they have their music lesson or an after school dance class or sports practice.

Discover an Affordable Watch to Suit Your Style

This 2-piece Armitron watch and bracelet set I chose goes from day to evening beautifully. Available in Rose Gold-Tone as pictured or in Silver Tone, both the watch and bracelet are generously bedazzled with real Swarovski Crystals. At $90, this stylish watch set can be worn separately or together. It truly is so versatile and beautiful and I love wearing it for both casual and special occasions. 

There is even an extra jewelry clasp enclosure on both this watch and bracelet, which you can easily remove yourself if you have a slender wrist like I do, simply by removing one of the closures. This adjustable wrist sizing feature will also come in hand for those of you who tend retain water, especially when pregnant, and/or when you lose or gain weight.

While in reality, none of us can actually manufacture extra hours each day, if you follow these tips you'll likely discover you really do have more time available simply because you're using it more wisely instead of wasting it.  Besides, us busy moms can use that extra time to our advantage, doing more for ourselves as well as carving out more quality time with family.

About Armitron

Armitron has so many reliable quality watch choices for men, women, and all your adventures, including ones that are perfect for busy mothers starting at just $25. Whatever your style there is probably more than one wrist watch you will love. Go ahead, you deserve it, give yourself the gift of time. 

Learn more at Armitron.com as well as follow the brand on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest. You can also keep up on what's trending by following hashtag #OneWatchManyFaces on social media.

FTC Disclosure: I received the featured Armitron watch set to facilitate this post and product review. However, opinions here are my own. See complete FTC Disclosure that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's  home page and at the bottom of every individual post on this blog, including this one.