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What parent doesn’t feel like they are always on the go nowadays?! Some day’s it seems a little crazy, but you stop and look around and tell yourself, man, I wish I could have captured that! I do that all the time! At the beach, my sons first roller coaster ride, a day at the pool. I love taking pictures but with our fast paced life, stopping to take pics isn’t always an option & with everything else I have to carry, my bulky heavy cameras just are an extra I don’t need.
We were recently able to try out the new GoPro HERO4 Session and couldn’t wait to get out and try it…only after it arrived I thought about it…it’s our slow season…no beach to hit or pool to splash in (too cool). No more football practice…and it’s a few weeks until we go back to Sea World (we go this weekend). So what do we do to have a little fun? We go to the basketball court and try out all the options the GoPro HERO4 Session has to offer.
I was trying a bit around the house and was able to figure out how to switch between video, camera, and burst…I haven’t tried time lapse yet, however, that is totally on my to-do the next time we head to the beach…I might just have to go just to do this…
The GoPro HERO4 Session is 50% smaller and 40% lighter than other HERO4 cameras, & HERO4 Session is the most wearable and mountable GoPro ever. It has a sleek, versatile design and is at home anywhere—from the surf to the snow to hanging with friends. It delivers stunning video quality & captures high-resolution 1440p30 and 1080p60 video that’s sharp and lifelike. High frame rate 720p100 video enables exceptionally smooth slow-motion playback of your best moments.
You can also nail the shot with a variety of photo modes. Capture 8MP single photos, Time Lapse photos at set intervals from 0.5 to 60 seconds, and Burst photos at 10 frames per second. When it comes to versatile photo capture, HERO4 Session’s got you covered.
We had so much fun with the burst mode…the 10 frames per second make it so easy to capture the perfect shot! Of course I had to go out and buy a few accessories to go with the mounts it came with. I went and purchased the head strap and the handler (floatable hand grip). I mounted the GoPro HERO4 Session to the head strap and stuck it on my son, and had him head to the court to shoot a few.
While the HERO4 Session has 1 button shooting (2 buttons total for options and shooting) I found it much simpler to use using the phone app. I can turn on the GoPro HERO4 Session, select my options, shoot, and even share to Instagram. There is also a remote that I’m considering since it’s waterproof too..and well..my phone is not. It also is able to connect to your GoPro from up to 600′ away!
The GoPro HERO4 Session is a rugged and waterproof camera that you can take down to 33’ (10m) without a separate housing. Of course, you can purchase a waterproof housing for when your adventure takes you to even further depths. This GoPro HERO4 Session is compatible with all GoPro mounts! I love its light, convenient, ready-to-go design. It’s light enough to toss in my bag so I never miss a moment again! It’s the perfect travel accessory. I can’t wait to hook it to my son while he skateboards..and this weekend at Sea World on some roller coaster…or maybe finally get some shots of the fast moving penguins in their low light habitat. Follow me on Instagram and Facebook to follow our adventures!
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What are some of your favorite go-to GoPro mounts? Where do you take your GoPro?
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Ah sports, a great time for rivalries, get together, food & of course lots of drinks! I was serving up some deliciousness yesterday and today I’m going to share one of my hits with you! As you may or may not know, I attended the Rockstar Uproar Tour last year as a guest of Pura Vida Tequila where I was able to sample some drinks, take in the festival & meet Godsmack! Read More Here…Since then I have enjoyed creating recipes using this top of the line tequila. In case you missed the first one’s I shared here is my Tequila Lime Chicken Tacos & their Sully Smash (delish by the way!). Now I bring you my Big Red Margarita…
1 1/2 oz Pura Vida Extra Añejo Tequila
2 1/2 oz Big Red Soda
1 oz Cherry Grenadine
Combine all ingredients in a glass with ice. Stir to chill and combine. Enjoy
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Since football season is over, being fruity and red makes it the perfect V-Day drink to make your love…you know put the kids to bed early enjoy some quality time with a few Big Red Margaritas. But Football and V-Day are not the only times to enjoy this drink…So when’s the best time to enjoy? Anytime, I started making them around 3 yesterday, but multi-platinum rock band Godsmacks lead singer Sully Erna, has a brand new tradition that is taking on in the rock world: 8:15TequilaTime. The band & fans everywhere are taking a moment at 8:15PM everyday, to raise a toast to the good life (Pura Vida) with Pura Vida Tequila.
This drink was made with the Ultra Premium Pura Vida Extra Añejo Tequila. For the ultimate in sophistication and pure tequila satisfaction, nothing compares to our Ultra Premium Pura Vida Extra Añejo Tequila. Whether you’re entertaining royalty or simply dining with friends, Pura Vida Extra Añejo will excite your palate in ways you’ve never thought possible.
Translated from Spanish, “Añejo” means aged or vintage which makes a lot of sense since our Pura Vida Extra Añejo Tequilas are aged in high quality, second generation Cognac barrels for at least three years. This extra aging process allows our Añejo to darken and mature resulting in a tequila that is extremely smooth, complex, and delightful.
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Be sure to check out some of my other recipes utilizing other delish Pura Vida Tequilas
& Remember to ALWAYS drink responsibly!
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Let’s face it, we all know the swaddle works…it’s been used for centuries to help calm and soothe a fussy baby. But if you’re like me, you struggle to get the perfect swaddle that baby can’t wiggle out of in a fit of rage. ergoCocoon Swaddle helps babies & moms get a better night sleep without the struggle of a traditional swaddle method.
It has an ingenious two-way zipper to help with diaper changes and still keep babies arms swaddled…as well as snap arm closures to have the option of a free arm swaddle or traditional swaddle position. The material is soft and a tad stretchy to keep baby comfy.
“The ergoCocoon ‘no origami’ baby swaddle sleep bags are designed to be both easy to use and difficult to escape from. The simple zip up design will keep baby snug and securely swaddled without the need for complicated wrapping. The 0.2 TOG ergoCocoon swaddle sleep bag is designed for Summer temperatures, and made from a thin layer of stretchy cotton fabric.”
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Let me introduce you to Zeke’s Candy Company’s Mouth-Watering Butterscotch – Zeke’s Candy Company is owned and operated by candy-loving couple Sheila and Jeff Cotton in Cedarville, Ca. The two married candy connoisseurs have been making all-natural, vintage butterscotch for over twenty years.
Zeke’s butterscotch gets its mouth-watering flavor from a family adaptation of a recipe dating back to the 1800s. The company brings the authenticity of the old-fashioned candy from the hills of California right to your doorstep. This isn’t butterscotch you buy at the local grocery store. Its unique flavor comes from fresh ingredients, not artificial flavoring made in a laboratory.
Zeke’s uses the finest Hawaiian pure cane sugar Grade AA Creamery Butter and apple cider vinegar to make that melt-in-your mouth sensation. The other primary ingredient is fancy unsulphured molasses – that’s what gives Zeke’s butterscotch its deep, rich flavor. The all-natural recipe does not call for any type of wheat or grain so it is the perfect gluten-free treat.
An important part of enjoying Zeke’s butterscotch is to know how to eat it. Novices bite and chew it into little pieces before it softens, so they never get the true flavor. True aficionados have learned to let it warm up in their mouths then rock it carefully between their teeth to squeeze out more of the fabulous flavor. That’s where we get Zeke’s unforgettable slogan “Suck, Don’t Chew!”
Today, Zeke’s Candy Company is the only candy maker that produces and sells homemade, authentic butterscotch in the United States. Through hard work and love of sweetening peoples’ days, the Cottons continue to grow and experiment with all things butterscotch, providing the most delicious delicacy to candy lovers all across the country.
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