Perserve your Memories With The SanDisk Memory Vault

 Technology is supposed to simplify our lives not clutter them.  For years now our family  has stored our family memories on our desk top computers, lap tops, hard drives, cell phones and many other electronic devices in our home only to create a clutter disaster of memories stored on multiple devices -  until my discovery of the SanDisk Memory Vault.

The SanDisk Memory Vault, the first product from SanDisk engineered to preserve your most important photos, videos, documents, and scanned files for generations to come.
SanDisk Memory Vault features Chronolock™ technology:

• Engineered to preserve the quality of photos and videos long term
• Tested to support data retention for up to 100 years*
• Physically designed for long-term reliability and durability

The SanDisk Memory Vault is designed for long-term preservation. Simply connect the device to a computer's USB port for an easy drag-and-drop function and you will have a reliable place to keep all of your most precious photos and videos. Instead of relying on hard drives or CDs, keep your family memories preserved for years to come with the SanDisk Memory Vault.

Minimum System Requirements

• Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows® 7 and Mac OS® X v10.4.11 or above
• USB 2.0 high-speed connector

SandDisk Package Contents include:

• SanDisk Memory Vault
• USB 2.0 transfer cable
• Quick start guide
• Writable labels
• Storage pouch

The SanDisk Memory Vault is available in two sizes 8GB or 16GB  and can be purchased online at SanDisk.






Can you guess what one of my  my 2012 goals will be?  Preserving all our years of family memories into one place rather then the multiple unsafe devices they are stored on now.  No longer will I fear lost memories when a computer crashes or a cell phone is lost .






DEAL: The first 4 moms to email me and request a coupon code for the SanDisk Memory Vault will get a 20% off coupon code for a 8GB memory value .  Email Trisha@247moms.com.

“I wrote this review while participating in a campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of SanDisk and received a product sample to facilitate my review, and coupons to giveaway.”

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Fold Flops

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Distanced Doodler and Glow Gloves by Glow Crazy

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Ferrarelle Mineral and Sparkling Water

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NERF Digital Camcorder

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Listerine

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Corel's Photo and Video X4 Ultimate Bundle

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Shaun White Apparel

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Giant Clue Deluxe Wood Edition

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Saving Savvy book

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 Nomad Brush

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Gummy Bear Ear Buds

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MOGO Charms

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Laughing Giraffe Books

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Pottery Barn Kids Plush Snowman Advent Calendar

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Pong iPad2 Case

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Chatman

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Forever 21 The Wash and Dispose Clothing Store

Will Forever 21 force me to hunt down Dave Carrol and beg him to write a song about my recent shopping experience.

My Experience began with my sons recent purchase of a pair of pants he was in need of to wear to his grandfathers memorial service.  The pants were to long so I suggested he wash them and I would take them to a seamstress to have them hemmed.  Why wash them? Because often clothing will shrink in the wash -  thus shrink them first  then hem them right?  Right, except the result of our attempt to wash them and then get them hemmed ended with the washing.  Once the washer ended its cycle my son went to retrieve them to place into the dryer and what did he  find?  a pair of pants that had fallen apart - that's right the waist no longer in tack a pair of pants no longer worthy of hemming but in need of being returned to Forever 21.

Pants back in the bag with tags and receipt - The mom as in me headed back to Forever 21 to exchange them for a new pair  - Simple right.  I was within their 21 day return policy had the tags and receipt - wrong.  They do not allow returns for any merchandise that has been washed or worn.  Wait a minute had we not washed them they would not have fallen apart.   Was the sales person at Forever 21 suggesting to me that their clothing is truly disposable wear it and toss it because once washed it falls apart and you can not return it.

I was positive she was confused  - seriously what store sells clothing that can not be washed.

I told her I understood she was doing her job and could I speak to her boss - he arrived at the counter and after 60 seconds he gave me the same story no returns - I shared my story even told him they were bought two states away that I had just flown in- he replied "Can you take them back to the original Forever 21 you bought them at two states away they might be able to do something for you",   SERIOUSLY?  get on a plane and return to another Forever 21 store because they might be more sympathetic, caring and just might stand behind the product I paid hard earned money for.

At this point  I began thinking  about Dave Carrol's broken guitar  and  his United Airlines experience- in which he wrote a song about. Now I was wishing I had his talent and could write my own Forever 21 song letting the mom world know the truth behind the return policy.

Lets face it I can't sing nor play the guitar so instead I  headed over to Social media venues -  I can do that - I stopped at Facebook and left a comment in which Forever 21  kindly hid from the rest of the world

Here was what I posted to Forever 21 Facebook:

24/7 MOMS

Moms you should be warned about buying defective merchandise at Forever 21- if it falls apart in the wash before you even wear it you can not return it, exchange it or get a store credit they do not stand behind their clothes. I suppose thus the nickname disposable clothes/ Forever21. Wear and toss do not wash they will fall apart. Do you have a Bad Customer service story?

Next stop Twitter - I was able to tweet it out and got other moms  tweeting  along with their own experiences.   Has Forever 21 tried to connect with  me - nope.   Am  I easy to find and connect with - yes. Twitter, Facebook , Email it is all available to them.  Maybe they don't care about one unhappy moms experience but they did care enough to  hide my Facebook post.

Why am I telling you my story - mostly because I am still in shock that a company as big as Forever 21 does not stand behind their merchandise, does not care about their customers and thought I should get back on a plane fly two states away and just maybe another store would help me.

Did I get your curiosity up about Dave Carrol and his Story?  if so watch the below video and next time you have a customer service issue you to will be on the hunt for Dave Carrols ability to write and sing a song for you. Did I mention over 11 Million people have listened to his you tube.

Now if only I could get 11 million moms to leave comments on Forever 21 Facebook or tweet them maybe we would see things change at Forever 21.

P.S. Anyone know Dave Carroll

You Saw It On 24/7 MOMS Christmas Marathon Live Webcast ~ Part 8

Little Tikes Cupcake Kitchen
Little ones will love baking play with the Cupcake Kitchen from Little Tikes! It's the perfect size for your budding pastry chef, and this kitchen comes packed with fun for creative and imaginative role play!
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Quaker Pet Group Products
Quaker Pet Group is committed to providing pet products that will enrich the lives of pets and their pet-parents worldwide.  Its growing group of brands features a wide variety of innovative, high quality toys, apparel, and specialty healthcare products for dogs and cats.
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Growums Garden Kits
Growums provides a unique and exciting option with specially-themed garden kits for kids that combine learning and fun with a unique and exciting online educational experience to grow vegetables and herbs from seed to harvest.
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FyrFlyz
Fyrflyz is the revolutionary new spinning toy that puts the power to create a spectacular light show in kids' very own hands.
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ICKEE Stikeez
ICKEE Stikeez, from ZING Toys, are the squishy, squeezy, sticky collectible figures with patented suction cups.
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Jungle Speed
Jungle Speed is an exciting game of quick thinking and lightning fast reflexes. Think classic card games Spoons or War, embellish the cards with abstract shapes and colors and add a call to action to race opponents to a totem.
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Dixit
Dixit is an exciting game of storytelling through imagination and clues. Artistically designed cards tell a different story for every individual and put creativity to the test!
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Silver Trails
Silver Trails from Quaker Pet Group, is a new line of products dedicated to the unique needs of Senior Pets, which make up about 50% of the US pet population today.
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Sherpa Pet Sport Sack
Sherpa's Pet Group is the prevailing source for pets on the go. The Sherpa Sport Sack is perfect for Moms on the go. It features mesh panels for ventilation, top entry, convenient shoulder strap and reflective trim for safety.
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K-BEU Mom with Baby and Organic Cotton Birthday Crowns from Silly Creatures
K-BEU Mom is an educational plush toy with a aside opening that allows children to explore what's inside: stomach, guts, heart and womb.
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Just Dance Kids 2
The second Kids title in the #1 dance game franchise worldwide, is now available in the North America for Kinect for the Xbox 360, PlayStation Move for PlayStation 3 and the Wii.
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Hearts to Hearts Girls by Playmate Toys
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VINCI Tab
Created by a mom and designed exclusively for toddlers and preschoolers, VINCI is an innovative touchscreen Early Learning System that aims to inspire the genius in your child!
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sweetriot Chocolate
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OK to Wake! Owl
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Scan Digital
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Celebrate Express
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Educational Insights
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Franz Bakery Giveaway $500 - 10 Winners

My family enjoys Franz Bakery products from their cinnamon swirl bread( my favorite)  to the English muffins - everything is always fresh and yummy.

Not only does Franz bake great products but this Christmas they have the spirit of giving and will be giving $500 worth of help to 10 deserving people, families or organizations in need here in the Northwest.

There’s no better feeling than helping out a neighbor in need. . . and right now, YOU have the opportunity to help Franz do just that!  Tell Franz Bakery  about the well-deserving people, families or organizations that have touched your life over the years. Franz will choose ten lucky winners and make their lives a little more special this holiday season.

PLUS:  If your nominee is selected, you’ll receive a free 1-year supply of Franz Bread!

Here are the simple steps to nominate:

· Go to www.FranzBakery.com

·  Nominate a person, family or organization by completely filling out the entry form here   you will need to include  a 100 word or less essay telling Franz Bakery why they should choose your nominee

· Submit your entries between November 17 and December 9, 2011.

Need to know info:

Nominators must be legal residents of the states of Washington, Oregon and Idaho and the counties of Flathead, Missoula, Beaverhead, Cascade, Deer Lodge, Gallatin, Granite, Lake, Lewis and Clark, Lincoln, Park, Powell, Ravalli, Sanders, Silverbow and Yellowstone in the state of Montana and Butte, Humboldt, Siskiyou, Shasta and Trinity in the state of California and who are 18 years of age or older as of November 17, 2011

You must  have the permission of the person you are nominating, to share their story.

You Saw It On 24/7 MOMS Christmas Marathon Live Webcast ~ Part 6

Geomate Jr.
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Best Pals Gift Set
The Kathy and Janet dolls, each 16" tall, comes packaged in a old-fashioned, pink and white polka dot suitcase with pink grosgrain ribbon handle and metal closures.
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Lazer Stunt Chaser by Thinkway Toys
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Perplexus Epic
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Clavis Books
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Atari Arcade - Duo Powered by Discovery Bay Games
Brings Atari's arcade classics right to your iPad. Relive the fast-action excitement of all your arcade favorites, like Asteroids, Centiped, and Missile Command.
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Duo Pop by Discovery Bay Games
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Duo Plink by Disovery Bay Games
Players answer questions by placing tokens on the Duo Plink color that matches their best guesses.
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For All Time Clocks
Make your walls a collection of the moments and memories your cherish most. Time is ongoing and constant. But memories, if preserved, will last forever.
Coupon Code: MOMS30 for 30% discount on 18" or 24" custom made clock. Expires 12/5/2011.
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eShakti's
eShakti's mission is to empower every woman to look her absolute best by giving her the exact style and fit that suits her. So eShakti offers the entire size range from size 0 - 26W and it offers custom sizes and custom sytles.
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