Top Reasons Why Books Make a Great Gift

Hey there. Still looking for that last minute gift?  You can get all kind of small trinkets that will fit comfortably inside of a stocking but the problem with that is that they are small, impersonal items that your young ones will forget as soon as they receive them.  Why not put their imagination to work!  Give them a book!

"Metallman, you are a fool!  I don't want to read!  I want to play video games!"

I hear ya, friend.  But books can be just as awesome of games.  Books can be just as intense as an action packed FPS, they can be just as intriguing as a compelling RPG, and they can be just as terrifying as a survival horror game.  I, for one, love to read and I wouldn't mind receiving a good book under the christmas tree!  Still not convinced?  No problem, check out the infographic below for a few reasons why books make a great gift!

Get a Life Ep. 13 - The One About Next Gen Consoles and The Xbox One Parity Clause

Hey there.  Are you ready for another episode of the Get a Life podcast?!  I sure hope so!  We haven't had an episode recorded since APRIL!  How crazy is that?!  Brian and I have had many projects since then and we've also experienced some technical issues.  But all that is done and done and we are BACK recording new episodes of the Get a Life Podcast!

This week, Brian and I discuss the next gen consoles and give our opinion on the Xbox One Indie Dev Parity Clause!  Brian also gives us a run down of his experience with the PS4.  Now, the Get a Life Podcast Ep 13 - The One About Next Gen Consoles and The Xbox One Parity Clause!!!  Enjoy!

Create Your Own LEGO Minifigure Postcard

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of LEGO for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Hey there.  Check out this awesome LEGO Minifigure Family postcard that I created at MiniFigureFamily.com.  I have been playing with LEGO blocks for as long as I can remember and I am glad to see that they have expanded to more than just blocks.  As popular as they are, I love that they are still a simple concept with limitless creative possibilities.  Even as a 30 year old, I still have fun creating using LEGO blocks.  I still find myself creating stuffs with my young son.  Before I know it, more than hour has passed and we're still having fun and building.  Creatin with LEGO blocks is just plain fun.  Even in a virtual world.  The above postcard was created in just a few minutes and I was able to get the whole family involved!  Let me tell you just how easy it is to create your own LEGO minifigure postcard.

Zact Mobile is Perfect for Introducing Smartphones to Kids #MC

Hey there.  My 14 and 12 year kids have smartphones on their holiday wish list.  Though I know that it would be practical for them to have one, I do have some reservations about mobile phone usage and risks.  What if they go over on minutes?  What if their texting get out of control?  Well, with Zact Mobile, I can get the kids smartphones and still be in control.  With Zact, I can easily set text limits, set curfews, and all at a low cost.  The average Zact mobile bill averages out to about $22.  And it doesn't hurt that Zact was recently awarded The National Parenting Center seal of approval.  Need more info?  Check out the below video!

MicroTouch SwitchBlade All in One Groomer Review

Hey there.  Like most men, I have a morning ritual.  I get up, get dressed, brush my teeth, comb my hair, and then I shave.  That shaving one is optional.  I can go a few mornings without shaving and it's mainly because I don't want to take the time to get everything I need for the best possible shave.  And other times, I don't need a full one shave.  I need to touch up on some rouge strands of hair in my 'stache or goatee.  I want to look my best at the office but sometimes I just don't have the time in the mornings.  Enter the MicroTouch SwitchBlade All in One Groomer.  Our good friends at Ideavillage and FuelMyBlog provided me with this great grooming tool to try out and review and let me tell you...  this groomer is absolutely perfect for touch ups.  Before I get into my experience with the MicroTouch SwitchBlade, let's get into some product details.

Jago Comics: Hyrule Chickens

Burn in hell, chickens!

Swagbucks.com Introduces the Accelerator and Accelerator Plus

 

Hey there.  Swagbucks.com now has a way to help you get your rewards and gift cards faster than ever. It's called the Accelerator, and it's how you can double your Swag Bucks earned, up to 1500 SB each month. Here's how it works:

December Fitness Photo Challenge on Instagram

Hey there.  Thanksgiving is over.  I'm sure that we're all still scarfing down left over turkey.  lol  But now, it's time to work that off and get back into shape.  The wife and I are back at the gym and decided to push ourselves to better our health now more than ever.  To keep us on track, we're going to take part in this December Fitness Photo Challenge.  We haven't taken part in any of these photo challenges since July so it's going to be fun to take part in a little photo challenge.  We're supposed to have started on the first so I'm already a little behind.  I'll go ahead and post a few pictures to catch up but since today is the 4th, we'll start off with the photo for day 4.

Blu ray #MovieMagic Combo Pack Giveaway

Hey there!  I love a good movie, but you know what I love even more?  The behind the scenes stuffs.  The insider facts.  Those are simply awesome.  I have quite an extensive blu ray and DVD collection and I've seen the extras and have heard the director's/actor's commentary on just about every one.  I'm just that kind of guy.  If you're a movie buff, I am sure that you also love the movie magic!  And just so that you can enjoy just a little bit more, I'm going to giveaway a blu ray movie magic combo pack.  Our good friends at PartnersHub and I have teamed up to bring you this awesome giveaway!  One of you will win a movie magic blu ray movie combo pack from the below list!

Cyber Monday Deals at Tmart

Hey there.  Did you get all your shopping done during Black Friday?  No?  No worries!!!  Cyber Monday is upon us!  Online deals are EVERYWHERE!  The catch?  Some websites are only offering deals during certain hours of the day.  Not Tmart.com.  They offering all day Cyber Monday deals!  You can score up to 86% off consumer electronics, up to 34% off tablets and cell phones, 80% small gadgets, 82% women's beauty products, 75% household items and toys.  Visit the Tmart Cyber Monday Deals and find those last few gifts for the holidays.  Check out some of the items that are on my wish list!