Make Your Outdoor Space The Place to Be

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#OutdoorTV #OutdoorLiving

Summer time. It's the time for BBQ's, gardening, playing in the pool or sprinkler and getting together with family and friends. What does your idea of outdoor living look like? Is it a tropical paradise with lots of plants? A robust space where the family can play table games? An expansive lawn for rough and tumble play? Or maybe you'd like to bring a little of the indoors outside with you. That can be possible with the SunBrite| Veranda Series Outdoor 4K UHD TVs.

These TVs are weatherproof for full shade and covered outdoor living spaces such as covered patios and screened in porches. The powder-coated, rust-proof, aluminum exterior protects internal components from rain, snow, dust, insects, humidity, and salt air. The large weatherproof media bay makes cable connections easy. It has plenty of storage room for many popular media players, and thick gaskets seal out moisture and the elements. They are up to 50% brighter than indoor TVs for improved viewing in brighter outdoor environments. 

The SunBriteTV Veranda is a family of weatherproof televisions designed specifically for outdoor use. They are engineered to withstand most climates in North America, resisting the harsh effects of rain, snow, dust, insects, and extreme temperatures. 


The SunBriteTV Veranda series is available in 43”, 55”, 65” and 75” sizes so there is a TV to fit almost any space. 

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Up the ante for any get together! Family movie night with S'mores by the fire pit, watching the big game with your buddies, cook outs and  celebrations. Whether watching movies, sports, streaming your favorite channels or playing a slideshow for your guests, the SunBriteTV Veranda makes outside the best seat in the house!  

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This is a sponsored post and The Happy Clown With A Frown was compensated in exchange for sharing the information contained herein.

Cutting The Cord Is Easier Than Ever Before

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I remember when my family got our first set top box that brought us the premium channels like HBO, Showtime and Cinemax. Of course we STILL had to trudge across the room to actually turn the knob to change the channels, but I remember thinking it was so cool to watch full length uncut movies. Over time, technology advanced to large cable boxes sitting on the shelf next to the television set and ginormous satellite dishes littering yards. As time went by the cable boxes and satellites got a little smaller, the TVs got thinner, and DVRs allowed us to record programming to watch later, but it all still kept us tied to miles of wires and limited our options to the TVs the wires were connected to.

Today, people like us are cutting the cord and gaining more freedom in their programming choices. Chromecast is one way people are cutting the cord and achieving that freedom. 

With Chromecast, you  can watch movies, shows, live TV, YouTube, and enjoy photos streaming on your TV from all your family's devices*. You can stream content from your phone to the TV and it works with the apps you already know, use and love. With a certain equipment, you can even start streaming with voice commands**

Cut the cord with Chromecast and explore your content like never before at a price you can afford. Check out Chromecast over at Best Buy: http://bby.me/8mht4

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*Subscriptions are required to view some content.

** Google Home, Chromecast, and compatible content required to cast to a TV using Google Home.

Web-based services and content require high-speed Internet service. Some services may require a subscription.

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Disclosure: While the thoughts expressed here are my own, I was compensated for this post.

Tips for Maintaining Your Vehicle

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Whether you buy a new or used car, maintaining your vehicle is an essential part of keeping your car running smoothly and preventing costly repairs down the road. There are some basic things you can do as part of routine maintenance that will keep you car running at it's best. First, you can check the manual for your vehicle and find out the recommended maintenance schedule. If you don't have a physical copy, most manuals can be found online. 

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Capture Your Memories With Canon from Best Buy

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I love photography. When I say love, I mean L-O-V-E. I could take off by myself for hours, even days just to seek out and find cool things to photograph. Where we live, I just get lost in the solitude and the peace of being surrounded by nature. I carry a camera with me nearly everywhere I go because I never know what I might see. Sometimes it's an interesting building, a wild animal, a pretty flower. There is beauty and greatness all around!  I challenge myself to capture it. I don't always succeed, but I try nonetheless. My passion propels to keep trying.

The same passion that makes me keep trying to get great shots, also drives me to seek out great equipment. Holidays and milestones are the biggest moments we all want to capture and savor. Best Buy is the ultimate destination for the latest cameras to capture all your holiday memories and those milestones we cherish. 

The Canon EOS Rebel T5i is one of the best-selling DSLRs. This camera makes advanced photography easy and fun, and gives you exceptional image quality, along with a host of features to enhance your creative expression.

• Capture Hollywood caliber full HD video

• Continuous autofocus while taking HD video

• Features an 18.0-megapixel CMOS sensor and a DIGIC 5 image processor to ensure vivid, crystal-clear images.

• The 3" vari-angle touch screen simplifies navigation.

Right now, you can give you family the gift of capturing the memories and moments you'll all cherish, for less! 

Save $150 on the Canon EOS Rebel T5i at Best Buy*. Visit Best Buy  now to learn more.

*offer valid 12/7-12/20

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Disclaimer: The Happy Clown With A Frown has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free

Never Miss A Moment! Best Buy HasThe Latest Cameras And Camcorders

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Most people that know me, know that I am never without my camera. They ones that REALLY know me, know I have been salivating for a DSLR camera. My very first digital camera was given to me by my husband for Christmas. I was over the moon! I took a few free photography classes that had come with the purchase and learned about using my camera. It was only a 5 MP, but it was top of the line at that time and some of the photos I took with that camera are still my favorites all these years later. That one was stolen from me (I still mourn the memory card that was in it!) and I couldn't afford to upgrade. I managed to find a used one just like it to get me through another couple of years before it finally broke. I was able to upgrade to a 16 MP. It is still a point and shoot and while I am very grateful to have a camera at all, I am not entirely happy with the quality or the operation of this one. 

The Best Buy Holiday Gift Center has the drool running off my chin with their selection of cameras and camcorders!

Best Buy is the ultimate destination for the latest cameras and camcorders to capture your high-stakes memories. These three cameras from Nikon, Sony and Samsung, all come equipped with built-in Wi-Fi so you can share amazing photos with ease. Upgrade your camera in time to capture precious holiday memories.

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Nikon D5300 DSLR w/18-55mm VR Lens

~ A DSLR with built-in Wi-Fi so you can capture high quality photos and share them instantly

~ The Nikon D5300 DSLR camera comes with an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II lens that enables you to capture sharp photos and video footage. Optical image stabilization helps prevent blurring to ensure image clarity

Also available in red or gray

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Sony α6000 Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera

~ A compact system camera with the World’s Fastest Autofocus

~ This Sony Alpha A6000 features a 24.3-megapixel, Exmor APS-C CMOS sensor that makes it easy to shoot scenes in stunning clarity. Built-in Wi-Fi lets you share stored content across devices.

~ Also available in White or silver

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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

~ A digital camera that allows you to shoot, share, and use Android Apps

~ The Samsung Galaxy 2 digital camera's 16.3-megapixel, 1/2.3" BSI CMOS sensor allows you to capture sharp images and high-definition video footage. The 4.8" touch screen simplifies operation, and built-in Wi-Fi makes sharing stored files easy.

#CamerasatBestBuy

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Click the links of each to see more product details and be sure to visit the Best Buy Holiday Gift Center to see more great cameras, whether you’re giving as a gift or upgrading for yourself.

I am writing my letter to Santa NOW! I have been good this year! I PROMISE!! Okay, well pretty good. :)

Never miss a moment. #CamerasatBestBuy

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Disclaimer: The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free

Best Buy Is A Great Holiday Shopping Destination!

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I love Christmastime. I love almost everything about this time of year. The lights. The carols. Spending time with family. The jolly atmosphere. The generous spirit of others. I even love going to the mall. Most people I encounter are friendly and feeling that wonderful spirit. 

One thing that can get frustrating is the actual shopping for gifts, especially for the guys in the family. I love giving gifts, but want the gift to be something they like and can use. Best Buy has the gifts for everyone on your list all in one place so the shopping part can be one and done and you can kick your feet up and enjoy the eggnog.... or in my case, the hot cocoa!

With Expert Service and Unbeatable Price these top gifts are on my list this Holiday and here's why they should be on yours:

For the gamers and entertainment enthusiasts,
Xbox One is the place for games. The whole family can get in on the action.

What is Xbox One?

Xbox One was built by gamers, for gamers. With the best exclusive titles (Halo, Sunset Overdrive), the biggest blockbusters (Assassin’s Creed and Call of Duty) the hottest sports franchises (Madden 15, FIFA 15, NBA 2K15) and top family titles (Fantasia: Music Evolved, Just Dance 15, Skylanders) Xbox One takes gaming to a whole new level.

If you are like me, most of what we watch is online these days. So in addition to being a great gaming console, Xbox one connects consumers unlike any other device. Xbox One enables access to the latest TV shows and movies through your favorite apps. With Xbox One all of your media is at your fingertips when you want it.

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JBL at Best Buy

All of us have at least one gadget lover on our list. Or we ARE the gadget lover ourselves! Best Buy has a great selection including some great choices from JBL that allow you to be the boss of your tunes as well as offer other features. 

JBL Charge 2 - Between the twin passive radiators for deep bass, the massive 6000mAh battery and the hands-free conference speakerphone the key benefit is the Bluetooth Social Mode which allows up to three different users to take their turns to play their own playlists on a single speaker.

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JBL Flip 2 - Aside from the dual performance-tuned JBL drivers and a built-in bass port, the key benefit of the JBL Flip 2 is the SoundClear echo and noise cancellation combined with the state-of the art microphone system to pick up calls on the speaker.

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JBL Reflect Earbud headphones - Sweat proof ergonomic design. With a 5 hour rechargeable battery and a reach of about 40 feet, the JBL Reflect BT’s key benefit is the design of the ergonomic eartips along with the built-in magnets which keep your buds on standby without loose cables.

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Garmin and TomTom

Are you a frequent traveler or know someone who is? You probably know the myriad of feelings that wash over you when you take a wrong turn or get lost in a strange place. Fright, frustration and panic can overwhelm you. A Garmin or TomTom GPS  can not only be a convenience, it could save you time and the aggravation of getting lost. And they make a great gift for the traveler or adventurer on your list!

Featuring bluetooth connectivity for hands-free calling, traffic and weather updates. Lane assist, Lifetime traffic and map updates. Voice Recognition Technology. 

 Garmin 52LM

o 5.0” display

o Maps of 49 U.S. states, plus lifetime map updates1

o Lane assist with junction view

o Displays speed limit and accurate arrival time

o Easily find addresses and millions of points of interest

o Spoken turn-by-turn directions

Garmin 2597LMT

o 5.0” display

o Maps of 49 U.S. states, plus lifetime map updates1

o Lane assist with junction view

o Displays speed limit and accurate arrival time

o Easily find addresses and millions of points of interest

o Spoken turn-by-turn directions

TomTom Go 50s 

Lifetime TomTom Traffic: Drive with TomTom Traffic for the lifetime of your device 
Lifetime Maps (US, Canada, Mexico): Always drive with the latest map 
3D Maps. See buildings and landmarks in stunning 3D 
5" touchscreen with advanced lane guidance

#HintingSeason @BestBuy

Best Buy has you covered this gift giving season - in store and online!

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Disclaimer: The Happy Clown With A Frown has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free

GoPro With Action Cameras at Best Buy!

Life. It's an incredible adventure.

Capture it.

#GoProatBestBuy with @BestBuy

I wish there had been action cameras when I was younger. I did crazy things and the memories are fantastic, but man it would be a blast to be able to SHOW the stories I lived! I lived in lots of different places and had different adventures in each place. Summers were fabulous. I would set out each day without any real plan. I would meet up with my friends and we would end up rafting for miles down a river. Or go hiking and find a crack in the ground and climb down into it just to see what was down there. It was awesome to find a cave filled with ice in the summer heat! We would then follow that one to the next one, to the next one and to the next one! Great times!

With the gift giving season upon us, and with the help of Best Buy, you can give yourself or someone you care about the gifts that will capture life in motion!

Best Buy is the home of the latest cameras and camcorders, including the full line of new GoPro cameras, plus a broad assortment of accessories. GoPro cameras make perfect holiday gifts for everyone, from kids and teens, to gadget gurus. GoPro’s new line of cameras allow you to beautifully and authentically capture and share the experiences that bring purpose, adventure, and joy to your life.

Just in time for gadget guru’s, adventure seekers and family memory makers to upgrade to the latest technology! Best Buy will also have the latest accessories and mounts to help you capture immersive footage of the moments that matter most.

~ GoPro HERO4 Black: the most advanced GoPro ever, featuring improved image quality and a 2x more powerful processor with 2x faster video frame rates1, HERO4 Black takes award‐winning GoPro performance to a whole new level.

~ GoPro HERO4 Silver: the first-ever GoPro to feature a built-in touch display. Controlling The camera, playing back footage and adjusting settings is ultra-convenient—just view, tap and swipe the screen. With 1080p60 and 720p120 video, and 12MP photos at a staggering 30 frames per second, HERO4 Silver combines powerful, pro-quality capture with the convenience of a touch display.

~ GoPro HERO: Featuring high‐quality 1080p30 and 720p60 video, and 5MP photos up to 5 fps, HERO captures the same immersive footage that’s made GoPro one of the best-selling cameras in the world.


12x more powerful processor with 2x faster video frame rates

Learn more at www.bestbuy.com/GoPro or visit your local Best Buy to check out the latest cameras in person. Best Buy currently has the broadest assortment of action cameras from the top brands. Find the one that will bring your adventures to life!

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Disclosure: The Happy Clown With A Frown has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.