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Wishing All Moms a Very Happy Mother's Day!

GeekSugar — Sun, 10 May 2009 06:55:44 -0700

To all the moms out there, geeksugar hopes that you have a special (and relaxing!) day that's spent with those you love.

We may not be moms ourselves, but we do believe that being a mom is one of the hardest jobs there is, so thanks for your unconditional love, support, and for never questioning a geek's gadget addiction!

And just in case you're still looking for a fun ecard to send your mom or you are in need of an inexpensive way to chat with her, you can check out all of my Mother's Day coverage here.

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geeksugar's Mother's Day Roundup

GeekSugar — Fri, 08 May 2009 09:05:35 -0700

You've only got two more days until Mother's Day, and hopefully you've got your gift, whatever it is, all ready to go. Procrastinating? Check out some cool things, free and not free, that you can give your mom this Sunday. Source

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Cheap Ways to Chat With Mom on Sunday

GeekSugar — Thu, 07 May 2009 02:00:44 -0700

Sometimes the best things in life are free, so if you won't be able to see your mom this Mother's Day, why not surprise her with a phone call or video chat session? Even if you can't be with her, she'll still be able to hear your voice and see your smiling face. And just think, you won't be spending a small fortune on a gift she'll never use anyway! Source

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Buy Mom a TiVo and She'll Get Six Months of Free Netflix

GeekSugar — Wed, 06 May 2009 01:45:38 -0700

Now that I've equipped you with all the tools you need when shopping for your tech savvy mama, I have to make sure I keep you abreast of all the tech deals and promotions happening this week as well!

Just in time for Mother's Day (and continuing on for the rest of the month), whenever you buy a TiVo, you will also receive six months free of Netflix! Considering basic plans run from $5 to $17 (the most popular plan being the $14 a month, 2 DVDs out at a time), mom can save around $84, and watch all her favorite movies over and over again.

Website of the Day: Card Funk

GeekSugar — Tue, 05 May 2009 13:05:10 -0700

You think your mom is Super Woman, so why not show her how you feel with an animated card this Mother's Day from Card Funk? Upload a few of your best pics into the photo editor, including those of your mom, dad, and brother or sister, and watch her go! I love how TeamSugar member mharvent made Angelina Jolie into a Super Mom, with Brad, Pax, and Zahara as costars!

The only bummer is, if you're an only child, you're gonna have to pretend on this one - there doesn't seem to be a way to delete characters from the animation. But hey, I'm sure mom won't mind seeing your face on both kid's bodies - it's the thought that counts.

5 Great Places to Shop For Tech Savvy Moms

GeekSugar — Mon, 04 May 2009 04:01:25 -0700

Mother's Day is quickly approaching (plan your brunches for May 10), and if you haven't the slightest idea as to where to start your search for the perfect gift, I'm here to help. If your mom knows how to upload her pics to her computer, record shows on her TiVo, turn the flash off on her digital camera, then these places will offer up some great gifts she'll really love.

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Target Rolls Out the Mother's Day Gadget Deals

GeekSugar — Fri, 01 May 2009 11:26:15 -0700

If my must-have list for May didn't rock your world, you may just want to head to your nearest Target on Sunday because they are kicking off a big sale on some sweet gadgets.

You'll find the new lime-green DS Lite Bundle for $139, the Kodak Zi6 Camcorder on sale for $129 (regularly $159), the TomTom One 140 GPS for only $146, and more. And for some more incentive, if you purchase an iPod, the Kodak camcorder, or the GPS device, you'll receive a Soap and Glory bath set (which is valued at $25). Thankfully, I've got one of those moms that would be perfectly happy with just the soap, so maybe I could get her the video recorder as an early Christmas present and use the soap as her Mother's Day gift?!

Make Mom a Sweet Photo Book in iPhoto - But Do It Today!

GeekSugar — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:01:17 -0700

Although it's still another few weeks away, it's never too early to start thinking about what to do for mom on Mother's Day. This is especially true if you were considering making her a custom photo book using iPhoto's printing services - you have until tomorrow to whip it up, place your order, and have it in your hands (and all wrapped up) by May 10.

If you've never used Apple's printing services before, I suggest you give it a try. It's easy to import your photos into a photo book template of your choice, customize the colors and layouts, and add messages and embellishments to your heart's content.

You can even choose between hard or soft cover, wire bound books or calendars and cards. The best part is, books start at just $20 bucks so you can still afford to take your mom out for a nice brunch and indulge her with some mimosas. Let's face it - Mother's Day just isn't complete without mimosas!

A Last Minute Mother's Day Gift Idea!

GeekSugar — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:35:34 -0700

Looking for a last-minute gadget to get your mom for Mother's Day?

This digital picture converter by Hammacher Schlemmer is a great way to bring your mom into the 21st century! Easier then a conventional scanner, this nifty device will back up all your mom's photos into digital format, so she'll never have to worry about losing negatives or prints again!

By placing photos in a tray that slides into a converter, the pictures will be recorded with the touch of a button. The converter is connected to your computer via a USB cable and unfortunately is for PCs only. It's priced at $150, which isn't totally outrageous considering you can scan all your albums in a short amount of time!

Mother's Day Roundup!

GeekSugar — Fri, 09 May 2008 08:00:36 -0700

As you probably already know, Mother's Day is only two short days away!

I've been sharing my tips, tricks and product suggestions over the past couple of weeks to help get you prepped for the big day, but in case you missed some of my geek chic ideas, here's a roundup of everything you'll need to make your mom feel super special this Sunday!

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