JLab #1 True Wireless Earbuds Under $100

Technology

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

Wireless Earbuds for Adventurers & Commuters

Hiking in rainforests in Costa Rica. Wandering through ancient temples and having a zen moment in Cambodia. Fast walking around the neighborhood on a brisk morning. Working out at the gym. Biking in the beautiful natural surroundings of Kauai. Commuting from JFK Airport into Manhattan by subway. 

  

Whether traveling around the world or closer to home for work or play, these are a few of the places I can't imagine not being able to listen to music or an audiobook wirelessly to match my state of mind and what I'm doing. Thank goodness for wireless earbuds, specifically the new JLab #1 True Wireless Air Family now available at Best Buy,  which are just the thing for work and play.

Angkor Tom Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Pure Wireless Listening Under $100

Providing sound,quality and comfort, the new JLab Audio wireless earbud headphones collection ($59.99-$69.99 at Best Buy) features three models suited to a range of every day, active and professional lifestyles.

• JBuds Air Icon True Wireless In-Ear 
• JBuds Air Sport True Wireless In-Ear
• JBuds Air Executive True Wireless In-Ear

All three sleek JLab #1 True Wireless Earbud styles pair wirelessly via your Bluetooth-enabled smartphone and other devices, offering 6 hours of enjoyment on a single charge. They also guard against sweat, so you can easily wear headphones while working out. An integrated able is included for recharging.

Most importantly each of the JLab wireless earbud designs fits comfortably and securely to direct sound into your ears for quality, uninterrupted stereo audio.

On Safari at Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve, South Africa

With all these new options from JLab -- the sport-inspired JBuds Air Sport, JBuds Air Executive for business travel, and classic JBuds Air Icon -- there's affordably priced, high performance wireless earbud headphones here for just about everyone. 

Talk about a great Christmas stocking stuffer or holiday gift idea for one or more of the family and friends on your shopping list this season. Wherever life takes you, don't forget bring JLabs #1 True Wireless Earbuds along.

JLab #1 True Wireless Earbuds

Now at Best Buy

Kapaa Beach on the island of Kauai, Hawaii

Disney Frozen 2 Movie Sweepstakes Giveaway

Giveaway

MBE partnered with Zak Designs for this post

HURRY, Flash Giveaway ENDS 11/7/19 at 12am PT

Alerting all Frozen movie fans: If you're excited about Disney Frozen 2, which will be released in theaters nationwide later this month, you will want to check out all the fun Zak Designs Frozen merchandise available now. 

From kids cutlery and bowls to large covered plastic tumblers perfect for adult-size smoothies and more, there are over two dozen different items to choose from for Frozen enthusiasts of all ages. 

You'll also want to enter for your chance to WIN the grand Frozen family-size prize package with everything you see pictured below including water bottle, sippy cup, kids cutlery, melamine bowl and more. Your kids will love all this cool Frozen movie stuff, don't you think?

How to Enter this Frozen FLASH Giveaway

• Go to this Zak Design Facebook contest page
• Search for the photo of Mommy Blog Expert (shown below)
• LIKE our photo there on Facebook to VOTE for us
• HURRY, contest ENDS at Midnite NOVEMBER 7, 2019

VOTE for MBE's Photo

LIKE this Photo on Zak's Facebook Contest Page

That's it, you're entered to win. Just by going to this contest on Zak's Facebook page, then going to MY PHOTO ENTRY + liking it, you will ALSO be entered to WIN a huge Disney Frozen 2 prize package if my photo comes in 1st place in this contest. Zak! is sponsoring the contest and is providing the prize and shipping for the giveaway to the winner.

Thanks for entering and Good Luck!

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Breville Combi Wave 3-in-1 Microwave at Best Buy

Kitchen 

Microwave, Convection Oven, Air Fryer in One

It's early November, the official kickoff of the winter holiday entertaining season. For those of us who love to cook and bake this time of year, it's a good idea to stay updated on the latest technologically-advanced small kitchen appliances that can make our time in the kitchen more efficient and enjoyable. 

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

Small in Size, Big in Functionality

That's why I'm excited to tell you all about the new Breville Combi Wave 3-in-1 Microwave, which is actually a countertop microwave, convection oven and air fryer all in one appliance, now available at Best Buy.

The versatile Breville Combi Wave, considering it's small compact size (12.4409" high x 20.4331" wide x 21" deep), is a true holiday helper that won't take up much space. 

Depending on what you're making, this beautiful and stylish piece of kitchen equipment can be used as a microwave, oven or air fryer right on your counter top, while you have that turkey roasting in your regular full-sized oven.

Breville Combi Wave 3-in-1 Features

• Brushed stainless steel exterior which blends seamlessly with all kinds of kitchen designs from classic and retro to modern
• Three cooking modes: microwave, convection oven and air fryer
• Large 12.4" turntable to keep food rotating so it cooks evenly and thoroughly
• Powerful 1400W microwave cooking to defrost, cook and warm up all kinds of food and liquids 
• Element iQ® system which employs smart algorithms for precise temperature control
• Convection that efficiently fans and circulates heat around food during cooking to minimize hot and cold spots
• Compact 1.1 cu. ft interior perfect for reheating leftovers as well as snacks like popcorn
• Door is 80% quieter, when closing it doesn't slam like most microwaves; it's also a delightful 50% quieter during operation
• Mute button option allows you control over whether or not the beeps are audible
• Child lock prevents young kids from causing any mischief, like microwaving crayons, and cooking food for themselves without supervision

I get excited just thinking about this gem, don't you? With the affordable Breville Combi Wave you can do so much more with a single small kitchen appliance. 

On one setting you can precisely defrost, cook, and warm up food similar to using a standard microwave. Then switch to another microwave setting to air fry yummy things family and friends will love like french fries, fried chicken, roasted vegetables, and more -- all using very little oil for more delicious healthier food. Not only that, you can also use the convection oven function to bake casseroles, pizza, cookies, brownies, cakes and lots more.

What does this new small appliance not offer home cooks who enjoy spending time in their kitchens during the holidays and year-round? With Smart Cook, Smart Reheat and Smart Defrost, the Breville Combi Wave 3-in-1 Microwave is a real smart cookie in triplicate. Get yours, available online and in-store now at Best Buy before you start your holiday cooking and baking marathon.

Breville Combi Wave

3-in-1 Microwave Oven

Now at Best Buy

A Cinderella Story Christmas Wish Review

Movies

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment provided me with a free copy of the Blu-ray I reviewed in this blog post. Opinions here are my own.

A Modern Twist on Cinderella for the Holidays

Just in time for holiday family entertainment, stocking stuffers, and gift giving, A Cinderella Story Christmas Wish (rated PG) from Warner Bros. has launched on Bluray, DVD and Digital. This contemporary twist on the classic fairytale is beautifully presented as a musical feature film that kids and parents will enjoy watching together.

All images in post © 2019 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

Laura Marano in A Cinderella Story Christmas Wish 

The fifth installment in the A Cinderella Story movie series, this is the first one with a Christmas theme. Part teenage problems, part high school love story, and part discovering the true meaning of Christmas, this romantic comedy stars Laura Marano (as beautiful Kat Decker), Isabella Gomez (as Isla), Gregg Sulkin (as Dominic Wintergarden) and Barclay Hope (as Terence Wintergarden). 

Special extra features on the Blu-ray DVD combo include 

• The Looks and Costumes of Christmas Wish
• The Mic and the Stage

Go behind-the-scenes with costume designer Valeria Halverson for a sneak peek of one of the bonus features on costuming and the critical role wardrobe played in the filming of this movie.

A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish is available in-store and online including on Amazon.

Save The Manatee Adoption Holiday Gift Idea

Nature

Giving Back Gift to Endangered Animals

Encountering mother and baby manatees up close, not behind glass in a zoo but instead peacefully swimming side-by-side in the wild in their natural environment. That breathtaking personal experience -- the opportunity to appreciate these truly beautiful, gentle giant creatures while recently kayaking near Key West, Florida with my family -- is one memory I will always treasure and hold close to my heart. The manatee is indeed one of Florida's most beloved animals, but sadly it's also one of the region's most imperiled species due to a host of environmental and man-made causes. 

How to Help Save Manatees

With their very existence under threat, as a nature lover and advocate who is particularly fond of manatees, I'm sharing how you can join me to help. You don't even have to get into a kayak or visit Florida. From wherever you live you can make a difference in the manatees' future by supporting the non-profit organization Save the Manatee Club and their Adopt-A-Manatee program.

For the animal lovers on your holiday gift list, consider adopting real live Florida manatees for family and friends this season. This is a unique, nature-inspired gift they will love which helps increase Save the Manatee Club's protective activities on behalf of these threatened marine mammals and their aquatic habitat.

See Manatees While Kayaking or Paddle Boarding, Key West, Florida

Meaningful Gift Idea for Animal Lovers & Teens

Through the Save the Manatee Club, mom Sarah Young gifted her 14-year old daughter Sophia a manatee named Aqua. 

Young says, "I chose Aqua to adopt not only because it's my girl's favorite color, but also because this particular mammal had just given birth to a calf. Sophia was just ecstatic and says this is one of her all-time favorite gifts to have ever received. 

"We may live in Virginia, far away from where these creatures live, " Sophia's mom notes, "yet her deep love for manatees and personal involvement is inspiring my teen's dream to be a marine biologist one day. She is learning a lot, and absolutely loves the videos and pictures posted on the Facebook page, so there's no doubt the manatee is her chosen spirit animal."

There are 30+ unique manatees available for adoption by the public and these can be viewed on the club's website SaveTheManatee.org. Among the newest manatee adoptees offered are Millie and Illusion. Membership adoption levels are affordable, too, starting at just $25. 

The recipient of your present receives a personalized gift packet including an adoption certificate, photo and life history of a real Florida manatee, as well as a fact-filled membership handbook, Save The Manatee 2020 wall calendar, and more. Adoptions are available to gift givers for purchase worldwide, with free shipping in the US. International shipping details can be found on the organization's site.

About Save The Manatee Club

Save the Manatee Club is a 501(c) nonprofit organization which was co-founded in 1981 by internationally renowned singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffet and Bob Graham, former Florida Governor and U.S. Senator. Funds raised from holiday gift manatee adoptions help the club increase public awareness as well as support education, research, rehabilitation and release activities. They also work to actively protect manatees and their habitat including helping to influence boating regulations and designating sanctuaries. The group's efforts reach beyond Florida to the Wider Caribbean, Central and South America, and West Africa. 

Me at Jimmy Buffett's Original Margaritaville, Key West, Florida

Learn more about Save the Manatee by calling 800-432-5646, or by visiting the non-profit's official site where you can also see their fanciful 2019 Holiday Guide of mantee gift items. You can also stay up to date on all the news by following Save the Manatee Club on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest.