I discovered Keebos a few months ago. A fellow blogger had shared about it on Facebook. I followed the company on Instagram. I knew I needed this phone case/purse/necklace for my iPhone X, especially for theme park days and my upcoming cruise. We developed a relationship on Instagram and now I am sharing this amazingly simple yet functional iPhone accessory with you!

About Keebos

The goal of our Keebos iPhone necklaces is to help you stay hands-free and care-free. 

By having a strap connected to your phone case, you’ll be able to keep your phone close and safe without having to bring a bag or trying to squeeze it into a pocket that’s just too small for your phone.

 Whether you’re going to the gym or a café, walking your puppy, hiking, dancing at a festival or riding your bike: keep your hands free for the important things in life!

Our iPhone Necklace Cases / Crossbody Phone Cases are available for all iPhones:
iPhone 6,  iPhone 6 Plus,  iPhone 7,  iPhone 7 Plus,  iPhone 8,  iPhone 8 Plus,  iPhone X/XS, iPhone X Max,  iPhone Xr.

from the Keebos website.

I’ve been using my Keebos exclusively as my purse for the last 3 weeks. Everywhere I go people ask about it! Two weeks ago I wore is to Epcot for the day. I love going to the parks without carrying a purse or bag but usually I make Ron carry my cards in his wallet. Not anymore! The cardholder pouch safely holds my drivers license, debit card, and Disney passholder card. My phone was always on my hip, I like the crossbody option, so grabbing to snap a photo in the park was effortless.

Next month we are going on another cruise A lot of my clothes don’t have pockets so carrying around my phone and my room key can be annoying onboard ship. My Keebos is going to make cruise life even more enjoyable because my phone and room key will be with me all the time whether I am playing mini golf, watching a show, playing trivia or exploring the Caribbean.

Keebos iPhone cases are available for all iPhones from iPhone 6 and up. They current cost is $35.00 which is less than most purses! Free yourself from lugging a lot of stuff you really don’t need, and save your back/neck/shoulders from the strain by using Keebos instead. When you do, please tell them MomMaven sent you!

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Parents love the case for it’s multifunctional use. It offers four features in one, making life safer and simpler. The car mount feature of the clipstic provides safe visibility of your phone while driving children to and from daily appointments and activities. The kickstand feature allows your phone to stand upright on the counter while cooking and trying to follow a recipe, while reading a book or planning a trip. The grip features allows you to be hands-free while talking on the phone and simultaneously preparing meals or folding laundry. And finally, the protective lip on the case prevents your phone from shattering when dropped.

Mom Maven’s Thoughts on the Clipstic

I have had the Clipstic on my phone for about 2 weeks now and I love it. Just like any new case it takes a day or two to get used to the feel of the case. I love the car mount feature! I just wish I would remember to grab my phone and bring it in the house with me . The other day I was at a meeting and I wanted to show the others at the table a video,I opened the kickstand and everyone could see nicely. One friend got all excited about the built in kickstand and how easy it was to use.

The Clipstic Pro is available for iPhone 6/6s, iPhone 6+/6s+, and Samsung Galaxy S6. The Clipstic Slim is available for iPhone 4/4s, iPhone 5/5s, iPhone 6, Samung Galaxy S3, Samsung Galaxy 4, and the Samsung Galaxy Note S5. Prices range from $19.99-$44.99 depending on the model and size.

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About the ClipSee

The ClipSee speakerphone for iPhone® is a new hands-free option for your car. It provides secure and convenient positioning for your iPhone® 4 or 5 – easily clipping onto your shoulder belt – and it works with most standard-sized iPhone® cases too!

ClipSee Uses

• No Bluetooth
• No headset
• No earbuds
• No batteries
• No wires

ClipSee Does

• Amplify the speaker sound up to 3x
• Positions microphone close to your mouth
• Securely hold your iPhone in place
• Have finger guides to easily access phone functions
• Adjusts easily to align phone with finger guides

Mom Maven’s Thoughts

Unfortunately, my husband couldn’t use the ClipSee because his iPhone 5 is in an old Otterbox case which is too thick to fit in the device. I have used it while running errands and once you get used to using the finger guides to operate the phone, it works well. I made several phone calls while driving and I had no problems. I could hear clearly and the people I were talking to could hear me fine as well.

The only down side vs my usual speakerphone is that I only answer the phone if I know who is calling. Luckily the most important people in my life have specific ringtones so I know to answer those. My Bluetooth device reads me the caller’s name or phone number so I know if I want to answer and of course ClipSee doesn’t do that.

Overall I would recommend the ClipSee for iPhone to anyone with an iPhone 4 or 5 (not in a bulky case). For the cost it is a great option for those who don’t want to be bothered with Bluetooth accessories.

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I downloaded the app onto my iPhone 4S before a recent trip to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. I took lots of pictures during the Voyage of the Little Mermaid show so I could try out the app. I created this digital photo album in less than 5 minutes!

Your stories are stored in your account on the Story website. You can share them via social media, email them or embed them in a blog post as I did here. Due to the nature of the story I chose to tell I didn’t add a lot of captions to my story but that is very easy to do. I can easily see a family enjoying a day in a Disney park, shooting pictures on their iPhone and then while relaxing at their resort that evening, creating a Story and sharing it with friends and family the day it happened. of course, you can use Story for non-Disney events too

Have you tried out the Story app? What are your thoughts? Leave me a comment and let me know.

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I fancy myself a gamer, though not the hard core,shoot ’em up kind. I am addicted to the time management type games. The Delicious series of games by Game House is one of my favorites. Recently I upgraded my phone to an HTC Thunderbolt Droid and its huge touchscreen makes it easy to play games on so when I was asked to review Delicious: Emily’s Taste of Fame! for the Droid I was elated. This is the FIRST time the Delicious series is available for mobile devices.

Having played the PC version of the game I knew what to expect and how to play the game. Game play on my phone was seamless though even on my large screen my old eyes sometimes had trouble. The mobile version of the game plays just like the PC version. When Emily’s trip to Hollywood comes to a halt she will need a lot of help to get her back on the road. You whip up a huge variety of dishes, desserts, and drinks in 50 challenging levels while playing mini-games, purchasing upgrades, and working your magic in special surprise events.

I’ve thoroughly enjoyed playing the game on my phone. I love having it with me all the time and it helps pass the time while waiting in doctors offices. The one downside in the mobile version is the lack of directions. If you are not familiar with the Delicious series of games when some tasks pop up you won’t know how to complete them. It has been over a year since I played the PC version and there were times I really had to think about how to accomplish some of the tasks in the game.

All-in-all I recommend the game. It is fun and family friendly and is available for $2.99 in the iPhone app store and the Android Market and soon it will be available for iPad too.

In case you aren’t familiar with this game series I’ve added the trailer so you can check it out.

Do you play games on your phone? Have you tried this one? Leave me a comment and tell me your favorite game apps.

Disclaimer: I received this game for free for the purpose of this review. All opinions are 100% mine.

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Goby’s location-aware iPhone application allows users to quickly and easily find nearby activities, make weekend plans or explore a new location with just three taps. Goby has over four million unique things to do across 350 categories, ranging from local festivals and events to hiking trails, beaches, restaurants, theaters and even playgrounds. Goby covers every town and city in the United States, providing a rich set of listings and an interactive map for every category. Activities can be selected in a single tap, and specific details including descriptions, reviews and photos appear. Goby makes finding the right adventure a snap.

Not only does Goby understand where a user is, it understands a new dimension to mobile search – time. Finding out what’s happening now, this weekend, or even on the 4th of July is quick and easy. With one more tap users can share activities with friends via social sites such as Facebook and Twitter, creating an easy way to share plans and receive recommendations.

“We created Goby to help people find the things they want to do and inspire them to try new experiences,” said Mark Watkins, CEO and co-founder of Goby. “This app gives them the power to spontaneously find fun, anytime, anywhere, and share it with their friends. Our users want to get the most out of their free time, and the Goby iPhone app was built to do that.”

Launched in October, Goby’s “What, When and Where” search engine has helped hundreds of thousands of people across the country cure their boredom blues. Goby is currently working on applications for other smartphone platforms, which will be rolled out later this year. The iPhone application can be downloaded on iTunes.

If you have an iPhone and try this app please leave me a comment letting me know what you thought of it.

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• Share screens/desktops with multiple participants
• Assign and acknowledge meeting roles of presenter and controller of keyboard/mouse
• Allow an unlimited number of users to host a web conference
• Schedule meetings and webinars
• Hold ad hoc meetings and webinars and use verbal meeting invitations without resorting to e-mail
• Integrate with Outlook for sending e-mail invitations
• Optimized for different internet connection speeds ranging from broadband to 28KB dial-up
• Annotation over the entire screen/desktop
• Whiteboard and chat functionalities

Win an iPhone for my misdeed on a conference call? Yes!

Here’s how you can win:

1. Fill out the form below, including your blooper story OR

2. Try out Packetel’s Web Conferencing Service for FREE for 30 days, fill out the form including your experience with the server   Entry form: http://cli.gs/PsvX9W

Bonus Entries!

After you’ve completed 1 or 2 above and filled out the form you can also…

– Blog about Packetel’s Online Fax Service and link the text “packetel’s web conference service” to: http://www.packetel.com/web-conferencing-turbo-meeting-main.asp

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Contest ends 7/31/09 at 11:59 AM ET.

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