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Hold ‘Em Tight with Super Strong Magnetic Clips {Giveaway}

With all the activities families are involved in, it’s just a given that all kinds of papers are going to make their debut on your kitchen table, cabinet, and anywhere else the family happens to drop them. Sometimes the papers may be trash, other times they may just need filed…. but sometimes those papers need extra attention, meaning they need to stay within our sight, so we can follow up. Of course, there’s also the abundant supply of art projects that little hands create, and sometimes we wanna hang those creations up to show them off. Then again, if you have a home office, you may have certain items that need to be in front of your eyes at all times.

Enter Super Strong Magnetic Clips from Learning Resources. This 4-pack of clips comes in primary colors red, yellow, green, and blue. The clips are about 1.5″ in diameter, quite small, but also quite sturdy. They are, in fact, quite heavy for their size.They can be used to hold papers (guaranteed to hold up to 50 pages per clip), magazines, folders, and more. I actually wanted to use them to hold the kids’ artwork on our inside garage door. We have a family calendar there, and it’s a really good place, within the kitchen, to hold different pieces of their creations. Of course, I can also use them on the fridge….but since getting a new fridge, we’re really trying to keep fridge clutter to a minimum.The clips are quite heavy, so they’re not as easy to pick up off the magnetic surface; you may be tempted to let them slide as you’re picking them up to move them. However, it’s important to pick them right up, as I found they can leave a slight mark or scratch if allowed to slide on the surface. This heaviness is a good thing, though, because it means they hold well. They’re not going to fall off the door every time it gets slammed by one of the kids….they’re not going to fall off the fridge….they’re going to stay put, which is a must when holding papers, pictures, etc.

You can purchase the Super Strong Magnetic Clips for $14.99 from Learning Resources.

The great news is that one MamaBuzz reader will win a set of Super Strong Magnetic Clips for themselves. Please leave a comment (see below) to enter, but then be sure to leave a separate comment for each optional way that you enter. This giveaway will end on Wednesday, February 15. The winner will be chosen, via random.org. This giveaway is open to U.S. only (void where prohibited). No purchase is necessary, and the odds of winning are based on a number of entries. Good luck, and have a wonderful day!

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(Disclosure: I was provided 1 pack of Super Strong Magnetic Clips, free of charge, from Learning Resources, for the purposes of review. All views/opinions remain solely my own.)

Stay Warm with ISOTONER smarTouch Gloves {Giveaway}

(This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to Don D. on winning this giveaway! Thank you to all who entered.)

As much as you might not want to think about it, winter time is here. Whether you’re heading outside on a frigidly cold day or traveling to somewhere intensely cold, it’s important to bundle up and stay warm. So, how can you keep your hands and fingers warm but still be able to access all the features on your smartphone?

ISOTONER smarTouch Gloves are an answer to this common wintertime dilemma. Not only can you use these gloves with your smartphone, but you can also use ATM’s, GPS devices, gas pumps, mp3 players, etc. Made out of materials like nylon, polyester, polyurethane, and lycra spandex, these gloves have a soft, stretchy feel to them. The inside of the gloves has a fleecy texture, providing ultimate coziness when placed on my hands. The palm of each glove has a non-slip grip. Plus, the gloves elastically extend to cover the wrists. Gloves are also water repellent.

So, how is it possible to use touchscreen devices while wearing these gloves? Both the thumb and index finger have conductive thread embroidered into them. This thread conveys an electrical impulse to the device being used. What I like about the gloves is that I can use both the tip or the flat edge of my finger to do things on my phone or iPad. I use the tip of my finger more, so the fact that the threads extend over the tip of my finger is a major factor when considering purchasing these gloves. The gloves really do work too….you can really do things, even the most tedious of tasks; I have gone down through email hitting small squares on each email to delete, and it was super easy to do, but my hands also stayed warm. The conductive threads are in both the left and right hand, so anyone can use these gloves successfully. I would recommend, if you’re considering purchasing these gloves measuring your hands and then buying a larger size than you normally would. The gloves are comfortable, but they’re also quite snug. The only feature that isn’t as comfortable, at least for me, is the embroidered thread on the thumb and index finger. For some reason, it’s just a bit uncomfortable for my fingers….it’s very stiff, and, of course, you can feel the embroidery. It seems to irritate those two fingers. Otherwise, these gloves are a genius piece of smarTouch intelligence.

You can purchase ISOTONER smarTouch Gloves at retailers like Amazon.com, Dillard’s, Kmart, Target, Kohl’s, Walmart, and more. You can also purchase the gloves on Isotoner.com; prices range from $21.00 to $37.80; various designs and colors are available. Just a hint: these gloves would be an awesome stocking stuffer….

Now one MamaBuzz reader can stay cozy this winter with a pair of ISOTONER smarTouch Gloves! You can enter to win by doing one or more of the following; just be sure to leave a separate comment for each way that you enter. IÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ll draw the winner, via random.org, on Wednesday, January 11. This giveaway is open to U.S. only (void where prohibited). No purchase is necessary, and the odds of winning are based on a number of entries. Good luck, and have a wonderful day!

What is your favorite thing about winter? Even if you don’t particularly care for winter, there has to be something you enjoy during this season…. Share in the comments.

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