Shopping for gifts for this holiday season? If you know anyone that does video or audio editing on their computer or iPad, a Blue Microphone will make a perfect gift! Blue Microphone’s Snowball, or Yeti microphones are professional studio quality microphones that can be used on your computer or iPad. If you or someone you know uses iMovie on the iPad, and needs to record a voice over, a blue microphone is perfect. If you know of a musician that spends time recording songs and editing audio files on their computer, again, a blue microphone is perfect.

Blue Microphones are USB, so they can be easily plugged into your computer, or iPad with a USB adapter. No software drivers are required, just plug and play! I have had the pleasure of using one of these microphones over the past weekend, and I must say, the sound quality is amazing. I have used many computer microphones in the past, and when I play back my voice, it always sounded different. These microphones are so clear. What I heard play back was exactly what I expected to hear. There was no interference from breathing or other background sounds.

I do not do much with video or audio editing personally, but after using this microphone, I have to have one. Even if it is just to do web chat using Skype or another application, the sounds will be picked up clearly, and I don’t have to worry about yelling into the computer microphone just to be heard. I recommend a blue microphone to anyone that uses their computer microphones on a regular basis.

Phunware, Inc. (Austin, Texas), Known for their “PetFinder” and “MythBusters” iPhone Apps has just released a new app just in time for the July 4th holiday. “Our America” is an amazing app for viewing beautiful photos all across America. Users can capture photos from their iPhone and share digital postcards for any state.

Features:

• Capture and Post as many photos as you like
• Create and Share postcards for any state
• Access your own personal “Our America” photo album
• View the “Our America” Image Gallery and Postcards submitted by users all over the United States
• Browse by State, or by latest shared
• Post to Facebook, Twitter, or share via email

Take advantage of this FREE App and see all the beauty America has to offer.
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Give a personalized sports ball to your all-star!

Review

This ball is super cute. Add a picture of your superstar and you will have to pry it out of his or her hot little hands. It’s perfect for kids who love sports either to play or to just look at. Here is my son’s.

The ball is great quality and it comes with a little stand. It’s back to school time. Get something that is a little fun for your kids.

I received a sample of this product to review at no charge but my opinions are not influenced in any way by this fact. They are my own.
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Custom Photo Calendars allow you to enjoy your favorite photos all year long! A photo calendar displays your photos and custom text for each month of the year, and is perfect for the home or office. Custom Photo Calendars make great gifts for any occasion – share your memories with all your friends and family! Insert custom dates, such as birthdays and anniversaries, and include any of the standard holidays as well.

Review

Photo calendars are great for the busy family. I love the way you can pick your own set up pictures. I try to match them by birthday months and what we were doing this time last year. I also love that you can make them even more unique by adding birthdays and pictures in the number portion of the calendar. It’s also a great idea for a present. For back to school you have to have a calendar. It’s the only way to keep track of all of the practices and rehearsals.

I received a sample of this product to review at no charge but my opinions are not influenced in any way by this fact. They are my own.
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I have found that you can take amazing pictures in a grocery store, that is, if they allow you to bring your camera in!  The shelves are full of products and the produce is plentiful.  I have gotten some amazing photos of vegetables all lined up and various other products in a perfect line on the shelves.  It is great to play with the depth of field in these situations if you have a lens with a big enough aperture.

One of my favorite grocery store photos is of onions all lined up in rows.  I thought this would be a great photo for a Personalized Glass Cutting Board so I ordered one.  I LOVE IT! I ordered my cutting board about 2 years ago. I used it 3-4 times a week even to this day. The glass is durable tempered glass with a textured surface to keep your food items from sliding around while cutting. The cutting board also has rubber “feet” on the bottom to help keep it in place on the counter while in use. I have ran my cutting board through the dishwasher numerous times and there has been no damage what so ever in 2 years.

I liked my Personalized Cutting Board so much I decided to order one for my Mother, Step Mother & Grand Mother (since they tend to be the cooks in the family). This made a great gift for all them. It was easy to order, and I wasn’t hunting around trying to decide what to get them. The gift meant so much more because it was Personalized! There are currently 2 sizes of cutting boards available, I like mine so much, I think I maybe ordering another one of the larger ones soon!

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