This holiday season was unlike any other I’ve had before…..and I LOVED it! It was so great having all 6 of our kids together for Christmas and celebrating as a family. Preparing for the holidays was a whole other story! There was shopping, keeping track of gifts (ok so we’ll do better on this part next year), wrapping the gifts and sorting them. Frank found so many great deals this year and we were really able to stretch the budget!
With holiday shopping comes planning and Tech Expert Janna Robinson provided some helpful tip son how to beat holiday stress with your smartphone. Janna Robinson is a lifestyle and technology expert to the world’s brightest stars, and also serves as host of the popular Hollywood Hi-Tech show on the DIY Network. With her vast experience in the world of entertainment, technology, and design, Janna introduced an easy way to navigate through the new world of applications, available in the Google Play store. Finding delicious recipes, creating shopping lists, and sending all your loved one’s unique holiday cards are just some of the apps you can utilize to ensure your home stays stress free in this year’s app-happy winter wonderland.
Get some help this year from Janna and U.S. Cellular doing some of your fun and important everyday tasks:
• Don’t let your holiday joy lessen your bank account – Track and save your money.
• Get to every holiday party on time – Update your calendar.
• Keep your family full – Find new recipes and have your favorites within reach.
• Make sure everyone has something under the tree – Shop online till you drop.
More About Janna Robinson
As the host of DIY Network’s Hollywood Hi-Tech, Janna has become one of the country’s most relied upon voice on all-things lifestyle and technology. Before bringing new technology into the homes of celebrities and non-celebrities alike, she began her success venture into the entertainment world while working as an assistant for a movie producer, where she honed her interior design and tech-savvy skills. She has transformed the homes of many beloved stars including Paris Hilton, Oliver Stone, Rob Lowe, Marcia Cross, Mario Lopez, Josh Duhamel and Fergie. She also appears as a tech expert and correspondent for various media outlets, including EXTRA, TODAY, TIME,
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– Robe
– Slippers
– Bath kit or shaving kit
– Google Play Gift Card
– Tea or Chocolate Sampler
– USB Flashdrive
– Scented Candle
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All opinions expressed in this post are 100% mine.
I play my word find game. It helps me to concentrate on that & ignore what’s going on around me!
I used it for Christmas list, to compare prices, to check reviews, and to communicate with friends.
Shopping. It was so stress free
it will help me stay organized.
I like using the calendar to keep track of important dates and deadlines, as well as using shopping apps to compare prices. Thanks for the chance to win!
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i keep “post it notes” in my phone of ideas for gifts
I use my smartphone to locate traffic problems so I can find better routes
Play games on smartphones to reduce stress
I have a calendar to keep track of any appointments. I have app that tracks my spending and i can do price comparisons as well.
I don’t have a Smartphone.
I dont have a smartphone but hoping one day I will
Music and web browsing to help reduce the hectic enviornment that comes wiht the holidays!
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shop for sales online and spend less time waiting in lines.
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I use it to keep reminders of what I need to buy at the store.
I use my smartphone to find store locations and the gps on it to guide me there.
by playing games
I check to make sure stores are open/closed so I didn’t waste my time.
i use it to play games to relive my stress
I use my smartphone to look for bargains to reduce stress!
I play angry birds….lol
keeping lists,storing coupons,comparison pricing,touch and share..there are so many uses for smartphones I can’t even list all the ones we use
I play Words With Friends in my down time. Always relaxes me.
I use it to entertain myself to wind down for the evening.
I use my smartphone helps me holiday stress by finding me the best deals.
to check store hours, traffic, weather, and do some online shopping!
A smartphone helps so much with so many things! I use it to check store locations and hours, to check traffic and get directions, to keep lists of things I need to do and buy! It’d indispensible!
I play angry birds and get the stress out
i used it to shop amazon deals and have them delivered right to my home
I use my smart phone to look up recipes!
I use it to keep in touch with my fiance’…that helps with the stress.
I use it for many things! Shopping and planning are the top two!
to compare prices
I don’t have a SmartPhone.
I do not have one yet
vmkids3 at msn dot com
I play games on it for relief of stress
i don’t have a smart phone….so I guess I just stayed stressed!
I play games on my phone so it’s nice break away from stress.
I used it to shop online and find deals (which saved me time and money which unstressed me out greatly!!)
great helps me look up prices and get coupons
Used my FB app to keep track of sales
first off this is the best basket set up ever. all the relaxation goodies needed. this xmas i got my daughter a smartphone and neglected me and my husbands 2 yr phones i still want to update so now my 9 yr old that uses it to txt her friends and play angry birds – has a nicer phone than me lol. so i would probably give the phone to my husband and keep all the other goodies (maybe split them with my daughter)
i don’t have a smart phone
Haha I turn it off!
I could easily share pictures with friends and family!
Shopping at the touch of a button
Listen to music or play games
I used it to price compare and to order.
I use the memo to keep a to-do list and the browser and apps to shop and compare prices.
I commented on the Start the New Year with Delicious Muffin Cups from Johnsonville post.
I like using the calendar function
i play games
I listen to music and play games.
I play games on my smartphone
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i make sure im getting the best prices by scanning the item and seeing if there are any better deals
Shop for sales online and spend less time waiting in lines, i keep “post it notes” in my phone of ideas for gifts. I probably would also play games lol, to keep the stress level down! Thanks for the chance to win!
I would use the calender function to keep appointments straight and the note taking function to make my to do lists
i dont have a cell phone
The calculator for quick budgeting while shopping!
I keep shopping lists on my phone! Christmas lists, who I have to buy for, groceries I need to get, cookies I’m going to bake. I make lists on my phone so I have them with me wherever I go!
coriwestphal at msn dot com
i play my game and just destress
I use the scanner to compare prices
by keeping track of sales and appts for me.
I set reminders for appts
I don’t have a smartphone
I use it to play games to beat the stress.
I kept my holiday shopping list on my phone. Always handy then.
I use the calendar on my phone to stay organized!
I play games to beat stress.
I use my calendar to track appointments, the mapping function to find where I’m going (since I tend to get lost often :)) and the web to search for deals!
sounds excellent
play games for a time out
nannypanpan@gmail.com
I dont have a smartphone
It helps me get to places I’ve never been too. I use the GPS everyday.
I use it to listen to music 🙂
I use the calendar quite a bit. It keeps me focused and organized.
i use it to share and take pictures or videos with family
A little planning keeps me on track. Knowing how much I can afford to spend and knowing who wants what is so helpful as i prepare for Christmas. So my tip would be plan ahead and make lists …and check them twice.
I use my smart phone for almost everything … from gaming with friends/family, to shopping, paying bills, as a planner and GPS … etc. etc. etc. ..
I play games on it!
I used it to help with holiday shopping. Thanks for the giveaway.
I used it too access coupons to load on my loyalty card while grocery shopping
Thank you for hosting this giveaway
Louis
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I use my smartphone to relieve stress by playing games and texting with friends.
play games or surf net
I DON’T HAVE A SMART PHONE.
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I don’t have a smartphone yet, but I use my laptop to research crafts and other hobbies that help with my stress level.
By playing word games!
I don’t have a smartphone, no stress reducing for me 🙂
Great for looking up recipes
Listening to music on my phone makes the drive home bearable
I like using the calendar to keep track of important dates. Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway and happy New Year!
I use it to listen to music.
I use it to play games like Angry Birds or Tiny Wings to kill time and reduce stress.
coupons 😉
Playing games on my smartphone helps me reduce stress!
I read blogs which help me to remain calm.
I don’t own a smartphone but would like to
I love being able to put all my accounts on vacation mode via my smartphone!
To make lists and look up the best prices on gifts
I used it to do some shopping to alleviate some of the stress of going to stores.
to help with all the bills
I like to play games to unwind. 🙂
Im check my facebook and play games while waiting so time goes by fast 🙂
Take pictures of items with the prices to compare
Love to play the games on it while waiting.
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i googled so many store hours. saved lots of trips out.
Play some game apps!
I use my calendar on my phone to keep me organized
I do a crossword puzzle on it!
I don’t own a cell phone. 🙁
I use it to compare product pricing to stay within budget.
i could organize my time better! 🙂
I am one of the few left who do not have a smart phone
I use it to organize my Christmas lists.
I would use it to make purchases on line and track.
I use my smart phone as a calendar and set reminders so that I don’t stress about my schedule.
I used it to call my hubby when I was out so that he could order dinner.
Beautiful set! Looks like a wonderful time
I don’t have a smart phone 🙁
I use it for games while waiting in lines.
I would use my smart phone to check traffic to avoid traffic jams.
to access the gift lists I have for people while i’m in the store, compare prices in the store with other stores, and i set reminders for myself to remind me of regular things that sometimes get overlooked in the hustle & bustle.
I use it to track sales.
I do not have a smart phone
I always make lists on my phone before going to a store to make sure I don’t forget something I really need.
playing games and texting family and friends
I stored my list on it, used it to price check items to make sure they were not cheaper elsewhere and played games when waiting on stores to open.
I price check all the time!
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by looking up reviews
I keep a list of all the gifts I have got and all the folks I still need to shop for.
keep a list of gifts in my phone
play games usually
I like playing games like words with friends
I scan barcodes to find the best prices. I also text to keep contact but not get stuck in a long conversation at a bad time for me.
Tell me in a comment how you use your Smartphone to beat the holiday stress!
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I would listen to music and play games and chat with my friends.
I text friends.
I use it to listen to my music so I can relax!
I play games, and shop.
I’d use it to map out how my day is going to go.
Michelle Tucker
I use it to help me with directions
used for price comparison
I use it to order nline
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To comparison price shop – saves a slew of time!
to coupon
i use my phone to go online and listen to music
I use the calendar to keep me organized and on time.
I don’t have a smartphone
I’d have one central schedule so I could stay organized !!
I play words with friends when I am waiting.
Keep up to date on schedules.
i use my smart phone to make sure i don’t miss out on any of the deals at the store
Grocery lists and coupons help me at the store.
searching for prices & directions
I don’t have a smartphone…yet
I think a smartphone can take away some stress by helping you stay connected to loved ones who are far away. It just takes a second to snap a photo to send.
i don’t have a smartphone
check store hours and check traffic
I skype with my family abroad 🙂
I look up ways to dispose of bodies. I’m just kidding
My smartphone came in handy over the holidays because I was able to keep present wish lists in it instead a bunch of papers.
I use it to check prices at other stores before making a big purchase
To keep up to date on schedules and make lists
I don’t have a Smart Phone, but I try to do as much as possible ahead of time. That way, when Christmas rolls around, most of my shopping is done, and I can pull a lot of the sweets out of the freezer.
playing gamess and facetiming with familyy
I use it to price check items 🙂
I have a shopping list app, so I never have to worry about leaving my grocery list at home!
Play words with friends
I use it to compare prices!
I use it to check prices for smart shopping!
I use it to compare deals.
I listen to music on my Smartphone.
i like to look at pictures of family to relieve stress
to look up coupons while shopping
I play games and do a little shopping on my smartphone to relieve stress.
I play games and keep everything i need to know in my calendar
I use my smart phone to play relaxing music while stressed.
by playing games and listening to music
Listen to music
melissalucky43@yahoo.com
I use my smart phone to shop online.
Playing games
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i take a few minutes and play a game
Take a nap and use it as my alarm clock
While sitting in appointments and riding in the car I for gift deals.
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i turn it off
I don’t have a smartphone but I wish I did!
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Listen to music
i use it for recipes!
Organize everything. I write nothing down so miss alot.
I use it for shopping lists and to-do lists
Play games
I would read a book on the Kindle app. Reading always relaxes me!
I use it to compare prices so I don’t worry about spending too much.
I actually don’t have a smartphone – we can’t justify the expense right now.
Use it to beat boredom while traveling..
I use my smartphone to comparison shop and to view the best sales.
I use it to order online and keep my to-do lists
I make lists!
I use it to listen to music as that takes my mind off all of the things I need to get done.
use it to check sales, order a couple of things that was online that the store was out of and had it shipped to the store for free and of course entertainment while waiting in the lines on black Friday
I use my phone to shop/browse online and make lists.
Thanks for the chance to win!
I price compared when we were in the stores for the online stores. Thank you
Grocery lists that I wont forget!
Find best price to spend less money
Talking to my husband.
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