Get Professional Style Photos with the GooFoto Phone Tripod - Exclusive 10% Discount

Whether you're a professional photographer or just a parent trying to get a good family photo, the GooFoto Phone Tripod is a must-have accessory.  This flexible tripod allows you to get the perfect shot just about anywhere. You can set this tripod on any flat surface, and the high quality rubber ( Nike shoes rubber) legs will grip it without slipping. The universal attachment should work with any digital camera or video camera. It offers great balance and the flexible legs can be adjusted. In addition, the precision ball head has a universal clip allowing for a 360-degree panning and 180-degree tilt. It offers two adjustment options to switch quickly from landscape to portrait format.

If all that isn't cool enough, the bendable legs also provide another awesome benefit. You can twist, turn, and wrap them around almost anything. Want to get a great shot of your whole family at the beach? Wrap it around your beach chair. Trying to get a nice nature picture, but having trouble keeping your hands steady? You could wrap it around a tree branch or a bench. The legs twist and bend in all different directions and hold the camera steady. You'll never miss a great shot again!

In addition to all these awesome features, the tripod is also extremely light weight and portable. It will fit inside your camera bag or purse without any problem. You could even stick in it your pocket if you wanted to. It's sturdy and well made, comes in a wide range of fun colors, and I know it's going to get a lot of use around here! Of course, this is only one of the cool accessories available from GooFoto. To see their full line of products, be sure to check out their Amazon store. If you’re planning to make a purchase, now would be the perfect time. New Age Mama readers are being offered an exclusive discount. Simply enter the code 5SUIJZTA to get 10% off your order. This code is valid through 9/30. Get your GooFoto Phone Tripod today and start getting the quality photos you deserve.

Holiday Gift Guide - Polaroid's Snap Touch Camera #Giveaway #PrintItForward

The Polaroid Snap Touch Instant Print Digital Camera With LCD Display makes it fun, quick, and easy to snap, record, edit, print, and share all of your holiday moments via bluetooth connectivity to the Polaroid app or the built-in instant printer! Its 3.5” LCD screen allows you to zoom, enable HD video, set the auto timer, or add filters, borders and stickers to your photo or video, before it’s even taken. 

● Choose to print or share each photo via the Polaroid app and social media right away or save to the camera’s SD card for later 
● Quickly print vibrant, full-of-life, high-quality instant prints with ZINK zero ink print technology, on a 2x3” smudge proof, peel-back adhesive paper, making each instant print a sticker 
● Available in 6 colors (white, black, red, pink, blue, purple) to appeal to everyone on your list! 
● The Snap Touch Instant Print Digital Camera is available for $179.99 on Amazon.com and at major retailers like Macy’s, Target, Best Buy, and Walmart. 

The #PrintItForward  Holiday Giveaway

#PRINTitFORWARD Holiday Giveaways! Through December 31st, Polaroid is making one lucky winner's holiday wish come true! When you post your favorite holiday photo on social media with the hashtag #PrintItForward, you are automatically entered to win your own Snap Touch camera. A new winner is selected every day, so keep posting those holiday photos!

My Thoughts

As a blogger, having a good camera is a necessity. Seeing that adorable outfit on my kids or capturing them playing with a new toy might be just the thing that grabs my audience's attention. I also love posting pictures of my kids on Instagram, but I sort of miss the days when I had physical photos to show off when people stopped by to visit. Polaroid's Snap Touch  was perfect for all my needs, and it comes in fun and trendy colors
. 

First off the Snap Touch is a compact model that I can easily slip into my handbag so I have it whenever I want to capture a special moment. It's also extremely easy to use. There aren't tons of pieces. You can charge it by plugging one end of the cable into the camera and the other into the outlet. The same wire can be used to download your images. 

When it comes to features, there are almost too many to mention. Battery life is outstanding. It takes less than an hour to get a full charge, and it lasts for days at a time. Digital images come out beautiful in all types of lighting and settings. Plus, it has all kinds of bonus features that allow you to add effects and graphics to enhance your images.

Of course, the best part about this camera, and what makes it stand apart from the rest, is that you have the ability to print your pictures instantly. To anyone as old as I am, this shouldn't be a surprise. My Polaroid was an important part of my high school years in the early 90s. I remember waving them around to try to get the pictures to materialize faster. You don't need to worry about that anymore. These adorable wallet size pictures come out perfect in just seconds and give me tangible memories that I won't lose if my computer crashes.

Bottom line: this camera is the perfect choice for anyone who likes to keep things simple, yet still achieve beautiful imagery that can create lasting memories both online and off.  

The Giveaway

One lucky winner is going to receive a  Polaroid Snap Touch Camera of their own.To enter, simply fill out the giveaway tools  form below. Open to the US only. Giveaway will end  12/28/16 at  11:59 est. The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to reply. Thanks again to ythe sponsor for offering this fantastic prize.

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Vivitar DVR 786 Action Camera Review & Giveaway

On October 15th, the Vivitar  made its debut.  The Vivitar DVR786, a versatile, rugged and affordable action camera. This camera is the perfect gift for teens on the go, adventurers looking for exciting POV video footage, and families who want to capture every moment of that holiday vacation.

Featuring a waterproof enclosure, the Vivitar DVR786 is submersible up to 30-feet to make capturing videos underwater a snap. The action camera also includes a charging cable and both an ATV/bike mount and helmet bracket right in the box

Our Thoughts

The Vivitar 786 came in the waterproof casing and with all the assembly parts in the box as well. The waterproof container is easy to open and take the camera in and out. I plugged it in and turned it on as soon as I got it and the viewfinder already gave a great image. While it's incredibly small (it's supposed to be) the pictures are taken as normal sized. It is not any different than a regular camera, except it does take amazing photos. 

This is meant as an action camera, so obviously there isn't a bunch of blurry pictures while taking in motion, which is excellent when taking pictures of your children that are always on the move! I didn't realize that this didn't come with a micro-SD card, but those are really cheap so you can just pick up a basic one at the store for a few bucks. It's easy to get pictures off the camera.

I don't live near the ocean so I'm not exactly scuba diving and taking pictures, but I did want to test this underwater and so I put it in the bathtub and it works great!! I've never taken underwater pictures before so it was pretty fun.

I mentioned before how small it is, and it is small, it's perfect to fit in the side pocket of my diaper bag so I'm always to take it on the go with my kids and since it's water-proof I was able to take it to a water park and get some great photos without worrying I'd ruin the camera.

My husband rides ATVs and he tested out the mount for that and he said it worked great, was nice and sturdy and by seeing the pictures myself, does great! This really is a versatile camera for parents who's kids move all over the place, any adventurer taking pictures on the go or underwater pictures. 

On top of all the great pictures you get to take, this is a DVR (digital video recorder) so you can take amazing videos of your favorite action or family fun!

Great price for such a versatile piece of technology



The Giveaway!



One lucky winner is going to receive a Vivitar DVR786. To enter, just fill in the Giveaway Tools form below. This giveaway will end on 11/19/15. Open to the US only. The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to reply. Thanks again to the sponsor for offering this fantastic prize!

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Reviewed by Jackie

Keep your home safe during your vacation with D-Link home cameras.

It’s time to pack those water floaties and sunscreen – summer is finally here. This summer is expected to be the busiest ever for air travel – an estimated 222 million travelers are expected to fly from June 1st - August 31st¹. In addition to being a busy time for travel, summer is also a busy time for burglary – according to the federal Bureau of Justice Statistics², burglary is 11 percent more common in the summer than in the winter, making it essential to include home security on your pre-trip checklist.

D-Link delivers simple DIY home security products to keep an eye on what matters most, even while miles away. Unlike some competing products that require contracts, subscription fees and indiscriminately dump the entire feed into the cloud, D-Link^® cameras feature local recording options as well as sound and motion detection, giving them a remarkably small bandwidth footprint.

“No homeowner wants to return from a wonderful vacation to see their home vandalized and their valuables gone,” said Daniel Kelley, vice president of marketing, D-Link Systems, Inc. “Taking steps to secure your home not only provides peace of mind, it can also deter burglars. D-Link offers a variety of easy to use home security solutions that will allow vacationers to relax a little easier this summer.”

D-Link offers several security solutions to keep homes safe during summer travel, including the mydlink^® Camera Video Recorder (DNR-202L) that can simultaneously stream, record and playback up to four D-Link Wi-Fi Cameras*. The DNR-202L records footage locally to an attached USB hard drive, accessible from anywhere via the free mydlink View app or the mydlink.com portal, and it doesn’t require a dedicated PC to run.

In preparation for this year’s busy summer travel season, D-Link offers the following tips for securing your home to bring peace of mind to your vacation.

1.     Make Your Camera Obvious: First and foremost, install a camera and make it obvious – burglars are less likely to target a home that has cameras installed near doors and windows. Whether monitoring inside with a D-Link Pan & Tilt Wi-Fi Camera (DCS-5020L) or outside with the D-Link HD Outdoor Wi-Fi Camera (DCS-2330L), D-Link’s line of home surveillance cameras provides cost-effective, DIY alternatives to expensive home alarm systems. In addition, these cameras offer night vision for a clear view in low-light conditions.

2.     Monitor Your Home from Afar: Relax a little easier by using your mobile device to make sure your home is safe and the teenage neighbor is feeding the cat regularly. The free mydlink mobile apps work with D-Link home surveillance cameras and connect directly to a smartphone or tablet to provide users a live view of their home anytime, anywhere.

3.     React Quickly: An average burglary will last between 8 to 12 minutes³. The mydlink app can send push notifications directly to a smartphone or tablet, alerting homeowners of sound or motion detection. This alert can give homeowners time to call the police or a neighbor.

4.     Keep Record: Keep video footage for future use. The D-Link DNR-202L allows for motion or schedule based recording of high-quality video and audio and records locally, so there is no need for cloud-based storage contracts or fees. Recorded footage is accessible with the free mydlink View app, and if an intruder breaks or steals your Wi-Fi camera, the recorded footage is still safe.

Availability and Pricing

D-Link’s home surveillance solutions are now available throughout D-Link’s vast network of retail and e-tail outlets in the United States. Detailed specifications are available online and retail pricing is as follows:

-        mydlink Camera Video Recorder (DNR-202L) – $99.99

-        Pan & Tilt Wi-Fi Camera (DCS-5020L) – $119.99

-        HD Outdoor Wi-Fi Camera (DCS-2330L) – $179.99

More about D-Link Wi-Fi Camera Solutions

D-Link is a market leader in Wi-Fi camera solutions with more than 2 million activated IP cameras on the mydlink cloud platform. D-Link offers a diverse range of Wi-Fi cameras at competitive price levels, allowing consumers to select the best camera for their surveillance/security needs, including models offering VGA and HD quality video, indoor and outdoor monitoring solutions, pan and tilt capabilities, day and night viewing, as well as sound and motion detection to enhance security.

Leveraging D-Link’s expertise in home networking, D-Link Wi-Fi cameras are simple to install, easy-to-use and manage remotely, and don’t take over network bandwidth. D-Link Wi-Fi cameras enable users to view what matters most at home and remotely using the mydlink web portal or free mydlink mobile app, providing a feature-rich experience on mobile devices (iOS and Android) and web browsers for anywhere, anytime access. D-Link Wi-Fi cameras also provide free monitoring with no monthly fees using the mydlink app and local recording options with microSD card on select cameras and standalone Network Video Recorders (NVRs).

  

About D-Link

D-Link is the global leader in connectivity for home, small business, mid- to large-sized enterprise environments, and service providers. An award-winning designer, developer, and manufacturer, D-Link implements and supports unified network solutions that integrate capabilities in switching, wireless, broadband, storage, IP Surveillance, and cloud-based network management. For more information visit www.dlink.com, or connect with D-Link on Facebook (www.facebook.com/dlink) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/dlink) or D-Link’s blog (http://blog.dlink.com/).

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Website - Facebook - Twitter

My Thoughts

D-Link makes some great cameras and I was thrilled to get to try some of these out. The husband and I have been debating a security system for quite some time, but when calling around the different companies, it gets expensive. D-Link gives you an affordable option that you can customize.

The D-Link Pan and Tilt Camera is awesome. You have almost a 360 degree look of your the area you place the camera. In order to control the camera, you need to use an app on your smartphone, tablet, or computer website. It's very easy to use and move the camera around. It also supplies sound, so you can hear what's going on in your home as well. When away from home, it was nice being able to check in on this camera, and the other D-Link cameras. I did notice only a small lag when I asked the camera to move, but it's to be expected when both devices are on the Internet.

The D-Link outdoor HD camera is great too. It's small and easy to hang. It also connects to wi-fi and you're able to access it the same ways. It gives a peace of mind to be able to check on the outside of your home when away. We have ours set up to monitor the front of the house due to some recent car break ins in the area.

D-Link also offers a camera video recorder, so you can actually record the different camera. This is nice, because you can't watch your cameras all the time. With this, you can go back and check the recordings if something were to happen at your home. I found the recordings to be clean and not very grainy. 

I was very pleased with all the D-Link cameras and I've been telling people about them sense. They are worth the investment, especially to give you a piece of mind. It's very nice to check in on your home when you're away. Even if you're at the office, you can check in on the pets and make sure they are okay.

D-Link Partners with Paw Prints in the Sand Animal Rescue

D-Link Partners with Paw Prints in the Sand Animal Rescue

D-Link to Donate Wi-Fi Cameras to New Pet Owners to Help Promote Pet Adoption and Responsible Pet Ownership     

D-Link announced on March 10, 2015, a partnership with Paw Prints in the Sand Animal Rescue, Inc. (PPITS), a non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming abused, abandoned, neglected, and stray companion animals. D-Link will donate Pan & Tilt Wi-Fi Cameras to new pet owners who adopt from Paw Prints in the Sand as part of a larger effort to advocate adopting rescue pets.

The relationship will promote responsible pet ownership and pet retention. Additionally, D-Link will develop a series of training and animal behavioral videos in conjunction with Paw Prints in the Sand to help pet owners have happier pets and homes.

“Over 2.7 million companion animals are put down in our nation’s shelter system every year. It is our goal to reduce those numbers,” said Kelly Reeves, president and co-founder, Paw Prints in the Sand. “A good majority of those pets were surrendered to the shelter by their owners because the owners simply didn’t understand the pet’s basic needs. We are thrilled to partner with D-Link to help promote adopting shelter pets and pet retention, which will help reduce the number of pets euthanized daily.”

D-Link^® Wi-Fi cameras are an excellent tool to keep up with pets’ activities while away, especially if folks have an in-home pet sitter or daily dog walker - or anyone who has access to their home. Users can view a secure, live feed of their home and pets from a smart phone or laptop from anywhere and enjoy the peace of mind of knowing their furry family members are safe.

“Paw Prints in the Sand is doing some truly amazing work to help animals in need,” said Daniel Kelley, vice president of marketing, D-Link Systems, Inc. “We are happy to help such a great cause and keep animals out of the shelters or off the streets and in loving homes where they belong.”

More about the Pan & Tilt Day/Night Wi-Fi Camera (DCS-5020L)

• Pan & Tilt Function – Remotely pan and tilt live video and keep an eye on a larger area
• Sound and Motion Detection – Enhanced email alerts based on sound and motion sensing technology
• Wi-Fi Extender – Easily add more cameras or expand your home's wireless network
• 66^o Horizontal Field of View – Keep an eye on more area
• Night Vision – View up to 26 feet in complete darkness
• Remote Viewing – No fees or monthly subscriptions to view on iPhone^®, iPad^® or Android^® with mydlink^® app or mydlink.com

About D-Link
D-Link is the global leader in connectivity for home, small business, mid- to large-sized enterprise environments, and service providers. An award-winning designer, developer, and manufacturer, D-Link implements and supports unified network solutions that integrate capabilities in switching, wireless, broadband, storage, IP Surveillance, and cloud-based network management. 

For more information visit us.dlink.com, or connect with D-Link on Facebook (www.facebook.com/dlink) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/dlink) or D-Link’s blog (http://blog.dlink.com/).

About Paw Prints in the Sand Paw Prints in the Sand Animal Rescue, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) all- animal rescue organization dedicated to rescuing, rehoming and rehabilitating abused, abandoned, neglected and stray companion animals. Headquartered in Orange County, California, PPITS is an all-volunteer organization committed to placing animals in loving, responsible, committed forever homes. We conduct a comprehensive screening process, which includes taking considerable care in finding good matches and educating prospective adopters about the responsibilities and costs of bringing a pet into their homes and lives. For more information, to make a donation, or to foster or volunteer, please visit http://www.pawprintsinthesand.org. All Donations are 100% tax-deductible. You can also visit PPITS on Facebook and Instagram @ppitsreq and on Twitter @PPITSRescue.

My Thoughts

Daytime Mode:

Night time mode:

This is a pretty neat camera. My dog suffers from anxieties, so I was really excited to try this out and see what did does when I'm not home. Well---she'd pretty boring. Ha ha! She just sits and lays on the stairs and waits for me to come home. Surprisingly, she wasn't whining (yes, there is sound.)

I had no issues using the app when I was not home and having it connect to the camera that was in my home. There was a slight lag when I titled the camera up and down, but that has to be expected since I wasn't in the house. I don't even think my dog noticed it moving when I was away and I would spin it around to look for her.

Set-up was pretty easy. It took me a few trys to get it right, but that's me. I think it took around half an hour to get everything I needed downloaded, installed, and set-up before we were up and running. I did it the hardwire way until I realized later I could have done it from the app on my phone.

I really like the camera. The image is good. The photos that were taken with the camera were pretty clear, no grain to them. The camera is light weight and not bulky. I would recommend this to a friend who needed to watch their pets while away.

DLink Cloud Camera Review

The Cloud Camera is a wireless camera with pan and tilt functionality, allowing you to keep an eye on what's important to you from anywhere you are.

Worried that you forgot to close the door on your way to work?
Feel restless because there's nobody at home when you're traveling or on a business trip?
Curious to know what your pets get up to when you're not there?
Or you're a small business owner, company or shop and want to keep an eye on your premises?

Installing surveillance cameras is an ideal choice for many families, shops or small business owners. 

However, the complex, cumbersome, costly installation and deployment can be daunting.

What is needed is a simple, wireless, low-cost and well designed product that could offer powerful functionality and convenience.

 The answer is the DLink Cloud camera!

Our Thoughts

The setup was easy. I used the WPS connection from my router and I could then see it connected on my network and browsed to the IP and set everything else up from there. I chose to use local storage and configure the camera from the camera login as it has just about everything you would want already built in. I assigned it a static IP and forwarded the port in my router and just like that I could login from anywhere. Make sure you change the default login for security reasons. You can also setup guest accounts that can’t access the admin tools.

The camera spins almost completely around and straight up.  It doesn't go down as far as I hoped it would but I was able to overcome that by adjusting the installation. The controls and functions when logged into the camera work best in Internet Explorer. Firefox and Chrome were both a bit buggy. The picture quality is fantastic in my opinion and the audio works amazingly well. I have this camera on my porch and inside the house in my kitchen it picks up audio through my insulated wall. I even heard leaves as they blew by in the yard.

The night vision works pretty well for what it is. I can see my entire porch which is about 200 square feet in the pitch black. Motion detection is pretty good at picking up my cats. Wifi is great as far as I can tell I have it about 40 feet away from my router and through a couple of walls and have never had a problem with it connecting or staying connected. I’m extremely happy with the performance and functionality of the camera.

The way I'm utilizing the camera is I'm checking in on my animals and my husband. I am currently out of state, but with the camera hooked up I can login and see my land, my animals, and my husband too by pointing the camera through the window. Not just a security thing, but I'm using it as a webcam almost! This is so cool, I love that I can see my animals from miles away and keep an eye on my house. When my husband visits we're able to feel confident that everything is safe because we can see it all at night!

Buy yours here and check them out on Facebook and Twitter!

Reviewed by Jackie

Holiday Gift Guide - Vivitar Wifi Action Camera

Vivitar Wifi Action Camera 

Capture and share extreme videos!

MSRP: $99

Includes: 

·         Waterproof Casing 

·         Remote Control

·         Bicycle Mount 

·         Helmet Mount 

·         Full HD 1080 P

·         Supports Class 4 or higher micro SD memory card

·         Built-in Lithium-ion battery 

·         Wifi Enabled 

·         Vivitar Experience Software 

o   Instantly upload your photos to Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, etc. 

o   Geotag Photos 

o   Create and Share Movies easily

My Thoughts

If you have someone in your life who enjoys an active lifestyle, the Vivitar Wifi Action Camera  is the perfect gift for them.  This action camera is the only way to capture all your adventures. By mounting the camera onto your helmet, you're able to record events from your own perspective, creating home movies family and friends will actually enjoy watching.

The Vivitar Wifi camera is simple to use and comes with everything you'll need to get started. There is a mount included that allows you to hook the camera to your helmet. Just turn it on and go. You'll get live action footage of sports games, bike tricks, vacations and any other interactive events worth recording. It also includes a waterproof case that will be perfect when scuba season rolls around again. The camera is very lightweight so you won't even remember you have it attached to your head and it allows for over several hours of video time. Battery life is excellent. It even comes with a remote control. 

Once your video is filmed, there is a USB cable that allows you to download it onto your computer or you can use the WIFI to download your images to any of your social networks. The videos come out beautiful and in high definition. They are vivid and colorful and allow you to see things from a whole new vantage point.  Even if you don't want to use the mount, you can film by hand with results that are just as impressive. This is definitely a great camera and a unique way to create lasting memories the whole family can enjoy.  You can find this awesome camera in retailers nationwide including Walmart.

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