ibi Helps You Stay Connected With the Ones You Love

This post was sponsored by the makers of ibi as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. We were sent a complimentary unit so we could share our real opinions with our readers.

Staying connected with family is more important than ever now that we aren’t able to see them as much as we usually do. But not surprisingly, being home with 2 kids all day has left me with less time to stay connected with friends and family. I’m so thankful to have discovered ibi TM by SanDisk, an amazing photo and video sharing option that allows me to quickly and easily stay in touch with friends and family!

ibi is a smart photo manager that not only backs up your favorite photos and videos in 1 place, but also allows you to easily share life’s most important memories with friends and family. During a time of social distancing, it’s allowed us to feel as connected as ever to the people that matter the most! While I love social media, not everyone in my family uses it and I don’t always share the super personal moments there. ibi allows me to share the important and not so picture perfect moments with my family so that they don’t feel as though they’re missing out on our best moments (like Boston’s first steps or Zane’s potty training).

Using it to share photos and videos is super simple. All you have to do is plug in your ibi, download the app, invite your friends and family to join (they can each have their own private storage area) and you start choosing which pictures you want to share with each person or group! I love how easy it is and how all my friends and family are in the same place. They can easily see all the pictures I’ve shared with them, get notifications (if they want) when I upload new pictures or videos and we can even comment on pictures right through the app!

One of my favorite features is how simple it is to start sharing memories by setting up your inner circle! Below are some screen shots from the set up so you can see how easy it really is:

My ibi also allows me to have peace of mind knowing that my pictures and videos are backed up in my home. All I did was turn on the automatic upload feature and ibi handles the rest! It will make sure all my memories are kept in one place without me needing to remember to upload them. Through the ibi app, you can also group your pictures into folders, so if you’re someone who loves organization, then this is the product for you! 

So stop feeling guilty for not sending your grandparents, parents and family members as many pictures of your kids as you should and start using ibi! The smart photo manager that allows you to feel more connected than ever with the ones you love the most. Click here to learn more!

Shop For Everyone On Your List at Bed Bath & Beyond!

This blog post is sponsored by Bed Bath & Beyond, but as always, all thoughts and opinions are my own!

With the holidays coming up, we’ll all be finding ourselves at some point in a store or online shopping for gifts! It can be overwhelming to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list, unless you’re shopping at Bed Bath & Beyond! Their large array of products mean that you can find the perfect surprise to spoil the baby, toddler, chef, entertainer, mom and even pet without ever leaving home because their online selection is out of this world! And not to worry, if you love the hands on shopping experience, their stores are all over the country and offer a unique and exceptional shopping experience that you won’t forget. And for the person on your list who seems impossible to shop for, why not gift them a membership to BEYOND+? They’ll be able to save 20% off their purchases all year long and take advantage of free shipping at Bed Bath & Beyond! Can I also recommend maybe spoiling yourself with a membership? That way you’ll save 20% off all your holiday shopping too, so it’s a win win.

The gift options at Bed Bath & Beyond are endless, but I rounded up a few of my top favorite items that are unique, stylish and sure to please whoever you’re shopping for. A bonus is that many of them are on sale as we speak! So don’t wait!

For the Kids

No matter what your kid’s obsession is, you’ll be able to find something at Bed Bath & Beyond. We surprised Zane, my Paw Patrol loving 3 year old, with a room makeover he’ll never forget! Whether you’re looking for Frozen, Mickey Mouse or Paw Patrol, Bed Bath & Beyond has pillows, comforters, sheets and even small couches to keep your toddlers smiling from ear to ear! They have puzzles, board games and even life sized indoor basketball hoops that will keep them busy during the cold winter months indoors!

Ball Hoop Set : This game is easy to set up, with no tools required, it fits in even the smallest spaces and will have your kids entertained for hours!
Paw Patrol Folding Pillow: This pillow transforms from a pet dog to a plush flat pillow that your kids will want to sleep with every night! It’s soft, colorful and will add just enough Paw Patrol to any room!
Duvet: This microfiber reversible black and grey duvet cover will keep your children warm in the winter and cool in the summer. It’s lightweight, easy to wash and the solid color means that when your children have a new obsession, it’s easy to switch up the pillows and give their room a new feel! It comes in 7 other solid reversible colors too!
Crayola Throw Pillows: These pillows are as comfy as they look! The colors are bright and vibrant and your kids will love cuddling them while they read their favorite book in bed! They add the perfect pop of color to any room and are so versatile. You can add them on your child’s bed, use them to fill a corner on the floor for a reading space or add them on the couch in your kid’s playroom to tie a fun and playful look together.

For the Home

Gifts for the home are definitely some of my favorite! I love choosing items that will be enjoyed by everyone and can be used to spoil our house guests or surprise our family when we’re staying with them for the holidays.

Coffee Mug: Everything is more fun with a gorgeous double walled glass coffee mug and this one is perfect for the coffee lover in your life!
Bed Tray: Whether you’re spoiling house guests for the holidays or your significant other with breakfast in bed, this Bed Tray is as gorgeous as it is functional! The legs swing out, making it easy to enjoy any meal, but they also easily fold in so you can set the tray down on a side table and easily store it away.
Breakfast Sandwich Maker: There’s nothing I love more than delicious food! Except a small kitchen appliance that helps me make delicious food in under 5 minutes! This Breakfast Sandwich Maker takes breakfast sandwiches to the next level by cooking them perfectly in 5 minutes flat. So you can spend more time with your loved ones and less time in the kitchen!
Throw blanket: This throw blanket, which comes in a bunch of other colors, is perfect in any room! It’s beautiful at the end of a bed, on the corner of a couch or on your favorite lounger when you’re reading a book! It’s soft, machine washable and so cozy.
Memory Foam slippers: There’s no better feeling than that of walking on a cloud and these slippers do just that! They’re stylish, super affordable (under $10) and have a non-skid sole. I keep a few pairs in every room so that my guests visiting for the holidays all have a pair to wear! I also love gifting them as stocking stuffers to everyone on my list.

Some Other Faves for the Home

Dyson Pure Cool™ TP04 Air Tower Purifier

Dyson V11 Animal Cord-Free Stick Vacuum

iRobot® Roomba® e5 (5150) Wi-Fi® Connected Robot Vacuum

Keurig® K-Café™ Coffee, Latte & Cappuccino Maker

For Entertaining

Whether you’re having people over or you’re invited to a friend’s, don’t show up empty handed! Help them be the hostess with the mostest thanks to my curated picks below!

Wine decanter: Don’t just bring your host a bottle of wine! Surprise them with the most elegant machine-blown crystal glass wine decanter. This modern and sleek shape is designed to perfectly aerate wine so that you can enjoy it fully and the design will fit in with any table setting!
Wood and cheese set: This set comes complete with the wooden cheese board, glass cover, cheese knife and 2 ceramic bowls for dip or antipasto. It will take your cheese and charcuterie board to the next level!
Electric bottle opener: You have no enjoyed wine until you’ve opened it with ease thanks to an electric bottle opener! No more struggling with corks that are stuck or fishing out broken pieces of cork in your newly opened wine bottle! This make such a nice stocking stuffer or add on to a bottle of wine when you are invited to someone’s home!
Stemless Wine Glasses: The stemless wineglass trend is one that I currently adore! They’re gorgeous, stylish and I love gifting them for the holidays. Any wine lover in your life will appreciate the quality, look and feel of these glasses.