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Friday, July 24, 2009

Bloggy Giveaway - WIN Geo Mate Jr.


So first let' start by explaining what geo caching is - Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences online. Geocaching is enjoyed by people from all age groups, with a strong sense of community and support for the environment. (From http://www.geocaching.com/) There are 853,346 active geocaches around the world.




Next when I heard we were getting this product to review I had to go out and buy one for my son who LOVES treasure hunts! He was so excited. The first day we looked for 4 caches, and did not find one of them but he still wanted to go back for more. The second day we went out looking for three and found two! He was so excited. Everyday he asks if we can go treasure hunting. The Geo Mate Jr. is really nice because it is VERY child oriented. They took out all the hard caches or the caches that have not been found recently.

I would suggest before heading out check out the cache you are going to find on http://www.geocaching.com/ because they give you "hints" as to where these little things are. Sometimes we found they are as little as a bullet, sometimes they are in key finders, and sometimes they are in formula cans! But the hints at http://www.geocaching.com/ will tell you what sized cache you are looking for. But if you don't want to ruin the surprise just go straight off of you Geo Mate Jr!

The family-friendly Geomate.jr provides everything you need right out of the box to get started on your first geocaching adventure. With about 250,000 preloaded geocaches to find, you’d better get started!



Review by: Tanya Peila
24/7 MOMS Project Manager

tanya@247moms.com

WIN: 24/7 MOMS and Geo Mate Jr. are giving away a Geo Mate Jr. to ONE lucky reader. To enter for your chance to win:

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72 comments:

  1. Tina MickelsonJuly 24, 2009 at 9:50 AM

    I am now a subscriber!

    This is amazing! I always wanted to take the kids GeoCaching but didn't know where to start, I think its not only good for kids but us less savvy parents as well. Thank you for putting this oppertunity out there.

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  2. AnonymousJuly 24, 2009 at 9:56 AM

    oooohhh - Love it!
    Lori

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  3. 1-2-3...Get OrganizedJuly 24, 2009 at 10:46 AM

    This sounds like a lot of fun - our foster daughters would love it!

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  4. Rebekah S.July 24, 2009 at 10:53 AM

    My son would LOVE this. And I'm already a subscriber. :D

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  5. Susie BuetowJuly 24, 2009 at 11:32 AM

    I'm already a subscriber. arteachersusan at gmail.com

    WE LOVE geo caching! This would be awesome to have. We do go online and plan out our caching BUT there have been many times when we get off somewhere and wish that we would have check the site for caches in the area. How wonderful to have them preloaded!
    Thanks for the review!

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  6. BethJuly 24, 2009 at 11:40 AM

    I'm a subscriber.

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  7. Carrie MJuly 24, 2009 at 11:47 AM

    My nephew would love this!

    I am a subscriber

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  8. DeedeeJuly 24, 2009 at 12:16 PM

    email subscriber :-)

    lydaalexander[at]gmail[dot]com

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  9. ChelsJuly 24, 2009 at 12:37 PM

    Now that's a fun activity. I subscribe!

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  10. throuthehazeJuly 24, 2009 at 1:00 PM

    im a subscriber
    throuthehaze at gmail dot com

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  11. SueJuly 24, 2009 at 1:53 PM

    I'm a subscriber. Thanks!

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  12. Night Owl MamaJuly 24, 2009 at 3:54 PM

    I'm a subscriber

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  13. ReneeJuly 24, 2009 at 7:08 PM

    Looks so fun!
    Email subscriber

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  14. JodyJuly 24, 2009 at 7:10 PM

    I'm a subscriber...looks like a great blog. Saw a mention about your blog on Chica and Jo.

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  15. Kathy PJuly 24, 2009 at 7:11 PM

    subscriber

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  16. Hula Hooping MomJuly 24, 2009 at 7:14 PM

    already subscribe :)

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  17. valerie2350July 24, 2009 at 7:30 PM

    subscriber :)

    valerie2350 at hotmail

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  18. UnknownJuly 24, 2009 at 7:33 PM

    I subscribe!

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  19. Stephanie BellJuly 24, 2009 at 7:48 PM

    Ive heard Geo caching is great fun! Id like to start doing this! And Im a subscriber.

    sj_bell.writer@yahoo.com

    @prncsspurdylily

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  20. The 4-Crows BlogJuly 24, 2009 at 7:49 PM

    I'm a suscriber

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  21. SylviaJuly 24, 2009 at 7:52 PM

    How fun
    I subscribe
    sylviawhit@gmail.com

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  22. plb8156July 24, 2009 at 8:05 PM

    I subscribe
    plb8156@aol.com

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  23. jenvJuly 24, 2009 at 8:17 PM

    I've heard about this. Sounds very cool! I'm a subscriber. jenalber@hotmail.com

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  24. ossmcalcJuly 24, 2009 at 8:39 PM

    I am a subscriber who would really love to win this. I love to go geocaching and this would allow me to take some younger children with me.

    thank you,

    Christine
    womackcm@sbcglobal.net

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  25. ossmcalcJuly 24, 2009 at 8:39 PM

    I shared on Facebook.

    Thank you,

    Christine
    womackcm@sbcglobal.net

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  26. AnonymousJuly 24, 2009 at 8:41 PM

    Hi! I am a subscriber! This little tool looks like just the thing to start geocaching with my almost 1st grader! Maybe he'll let his 3 year old sister come along too once in a while! I have been looking for a way to introduce this to him and I would love to win this Geo Mate jr. And start a new adventure every week! Thanks!

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  27. ossmcalcJuly 24, 2009 at 8:41 PM

    I follow you on Twitter and tweeted http://twitter.com/ossmcalc/statuses/2831728507

    Thank you,

    Christine
    womackcm@sbcglobal.net

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  28. HetalJuly 24, 2009 at 9:14 PM

    I am already a subscriber

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  29. PennyJuly 24, 2009 at 9:24 PM

    I just subscribed

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  30. AnonymousJuly 24, 2009 at 9:44 PM

    subscriber! geocaching is big wehre i LIve! kids would love this!

    kates mom at gmail dot com

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  31. BrennaJuly 24, 2009 at 10:07 PM

    That sounds like so much fun! I am a subscriber with kurokami77@gmail.com

    Brenna.

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  32. NatashaJuly 24, 2009 at 10:19 PM

    I'm a subscriber.

    We have geocached a couple of times but would love to get out more.

    Thanks.

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  33. His WifeyJuly 24, 2009 at 10:23 PM

    I subscribe. I know my kiddo would leave me in the dust looking for stuff.

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  34. ChristinaJuly 24, 2009 at 10:47 PM

    I have heard about this!!! I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to win! How fun!

    I'm a subscriber.

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  35. { Mom of 3 Dolls }July 24, 2009 at 10:50 PM

    This seems like a fun thing for the kids to keep busy! I'm a subscriber.

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  36. VickieCJuly 25, 2009 at 3:40 AM

    I am a subscriber already an I have grandsons who would love,love this,thanks for the chance

    vlbelk(at)hotmail.com

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  37. ScarlettJuly 25, 2009 at 5:32 AM

    I'm a subscriber at cannonsb at hotmail dot com.

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  38. StacieJuly 25, 2009 at 8:45 AM

    I am a subscriber.
    stacie@supermommytotherescue.com

    I have heard to this. I have never tried it but I did hear it was a lot of fun.

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  39. The Need 2 ReadJuly 25, 2009 at 9:07 AM

    I'm a subscriber! Wow - this sounds like fun!!

    jamieandandre at bellsouth dot net

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  40. gigharborscrapperJuly 25, 2009 at 11:02 AM

    I am a subscriber and would love to have one of these..always wanted to get started doing this...
    Valerie

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  41. Gina @ MoneywiseMomsJuly 25, 2009 at 11:02 AM

    already a subscriber--thanks for the chance to win!

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  42. PrincessLizJuly 25, 2009 at 11:11 AM

    I have some friends that go geo caching a lot. I have been wanting to try it. This would be great.

    I am already a subscriber.

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  43. Brenda S.July 25, 2009 at 12:29 PM

    I always wanted to take the grandkids GeoCaching but didn't know where to start.
    Stampnsark@aol.com

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  44. AnonymousJuly 25, 2009 at 1:15 PM

    Geocaching looks like a lot of fun! I am a subscriber!
    DeAnna annaed_2(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  45. Jamie W.July 25, 2009 at 1:57 PM

    Wow, this looks like great fun! I'm a subscriber :)

    czakcass AT yahoo.com

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  46. UnknownJuly 25, 2009 at 2:19 PM

    Subscriber

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  47. AnonymousJuly 25, 2009 at 3:39 PM

    I'm a subscriber.
    This would be so awsome, if i could ever win something.
    Both my kids would love this!!!!

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  48. AnonymousJuly 25, 2009 at 5:53 PM

    subscriber: canwestopthis@gmail.com

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  49. Mrs. EshbaughJuly 25, 2009 at 6:00 PM

    subscriber!!
    rachel_esh@yahoo.com

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  50. Gwendolyn B.July 25, 2009 at 6:34 PM

    I'm a subscriber and we would LOVE to win this! It looks like so much fun. Thanks for the chance.

    geebee.reads AT gmail DOT com

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  51. Crystal ArcandJuly 25, 2009 at 7:38 PM

    I'm a subscriber (crystal (at) 3stairs.com)

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  52. AlliJuly 25, 2009 at 7:59 PM

    Subscriber!
    ariella at blight dot com

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  53. Buck RogersJuly 26, 2009 at 1:35 AM

    this would be fun for my daughter and i am a subscriber

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  54. Michele P.July 26, 2009 at 10:01 AM

    oh this looks like fun! Subscriber!

    micaela6955 at msn dot com

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  55. rbailey1958July 26, 2009 at 10:52 AM

    Thanks 4 the chance 2 win this
    I am am email subscriber
    pkbailey@charter.net

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  56. themommieJuly 26, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    I'm a subscriber, looks like fun.....themommie2@hotmail.com

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  57. bboyleJuly 26, 2009 at 4:02 PM

    I am a subscriber!

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  58. AnonymousJuly 26, 2009 at 5:44 PM

    I'm a 24/7 MOMS Subscriber

    luckydolls123[at]verizon[dot]net

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  59. CarrieJuly 26, 2009 at 7:36 PM

    We love to Geo Cach!!! it is so fun!
    I am a subscriber!!

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  60. SusanJuly 26, 2009 at 7:36 PM

    I'm a subscriber and a wanna be geocacher

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  61. windycindyJuly 26, 2009 at 9:07 PM

    Our two sons would have a field day with this Geo Mate Jr.! I love treasure hunts, too. I am a subscriber to your site. Please count me in your delightful drawing.
    Many thanks, Cindi
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  62. BethJuly 26, 2009 at 10:58 PM

    I'm a subscriber!
    broyal79@yahoo.com

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  63. Beth of CrunchyPenguinJuly 27, 2009 at 7:44 AM

    I'm a subscriber! (This would be perfect for our upcoming vacation to Wyoming and South Dakota!)

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  64. Elizabeth RJuly 27, 2009 at 3:08 PM

    I have been wanting to try this with my son for awhile. Just havn't got around to it, this would be a good push.
    Thanks

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  65. Stephani UhlerJuly 28, 2009 at 7:59 AM

    I'm a subscriber!!!This would be an awesome gift for my soon to be 6 year old daughter's birthday!!!

    bmenard5@cox.net

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  66. SarahJuly 28, 2009 at 5:47 PM

    I'm a subscriber!
    bs.webster at sbcglobal dot ent

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  67. mary lynnJuly 28, 2009 at 7:34 PM

    already a subscriber
    ml4estsmom@yahoo.com

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  68. GinnyJuly 28, 2009 at 10:54 PM

    I'm a subscriber. This looks really fun for kids!

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  69. Pat ConnorsAugust 2, 2009 at 7:51 AM

    I am a subscriber.

    risanjax@Metrocast.net

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  70. TracysweetanglAugust 2, 2009 at 4:04 PM

    I am a subscriber. Thanks.

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  71. AnonymousAugust 3, 2009 at 2:10 PM

    Jeanie Cullip

    I am a subscriber

    mrandmrscullip@msn.com

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  72. A Day In The LifeAugust 5, 2009 at 7:36 AM

    I'm a subcriber!!

    cblanchard76@comcast.net

    http://cblanchard76.blogspot.com/

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