ThemeTrip was excited to be chosen to review the new portable power bank charger by Wusic Tech. With as much travelling as we do and being on the go with multiple smart phones, we were excited to try out this cute little gadget.   
I know I should never air my dirty laundry in public, but for this review I will. The truth is that we are a divided household, split straight down the middle between "I would never own anything but an iPhone", and  "Are you crazy? Nothing beats an Android!".  So, you can understand why I was thrilled this little gem could handle both phones. We needed one charger that we could take on our trips that would work for all of us. I decided on the green charger as opposed to the clean white one since I seem to forget things that are plugged in when I'm checking out of a hotel. Anything that blends in with the hotel room is left behind. So, how did my color choice work out?  I love the green!  It's an in-your-face lime green that refuses to be forgotten. That works for me. 

Probably the most important thing you want to know, how does it work?  It's pretty simple, even for someone like me who sometimes will stare at a new microwave for a while. You plug it in, charge it up, then plug your phone into it.  Waa laa.  Perfect for those times you overuse your available battery life, which, for me, is all of the time. Mine came in the mail fully charged, so I immediately put it to the test. I attached both phones to it. The cord that came with it worked for the Android and I used my normal charger cord for the iPhone.  This is the charge time that I got...

Android: Started at a 72% charge, thirty minutes later is was at 93%, and fully charged in an hour.
IPhone:  Started at 27%, thirty minutes later it was at 48%, one hour and fifteen minutes later it was at 100%.
Both were done simultaneously!  The power bar on the unit started at the full four lights, at the end of the charge, it was at three light charge. Still had plenty of juice for another item. I put my iPad on it that started at 21% and an hour later it was charged to 67%. The battery was drained at that time, but I had my needed charges. Time to charge the portable power bank back up for the next time.

The details:
Dual USB to charge two devices simultaneously 
7800 mAh battery capacity.  External Samsung SDI Battery Core 
Built in LED flash light
 Good for for Iphone 4 5/C/S, Ipad Air/mini, Galaxy S3/S4/S5, Note 3, Nexus 4, HTC One, 
 Droid, Moto X, Ps Vita, Gopro, Most Smartphones, Tablets and Mobil USB Devices Smart MCU touch system

Pros: Cute, convenient, easy to use, keeps a charge, fits in my purse without a lot of bulk. It's slender and fits in my hand. Price is very reasonable. Love that it charges two items at once so we don't have to take turns passing something back and forth when we both lose charge at the same time.

Cons: I know I'm supposed to come up with this so let me think a minute... Well, I would say that it doesn't come with cord to for the Iphone 5, but since that pretty much goes for anything that is not made by Apple, I can't really ding it for that. There is no way a company can keep up with how they change each charge cord with every product.

Buy it:  The Wusic Tech portable charger is currently on sale at http://wusictech.com/collections/power-bank

Win it:  Now on to the best part!  You can win one of your very own, complements of Wusic Tech.  Enter the drawing by July 1, 2014. The winner will be chosen by Rafflecopter on July 1, 2014  at 11:59 p.m Arizona time.  You will be given 48 hours to accept the prize and provide your proper address for shipment so that we can provide it to Wusic by our deadline. It is your responsibility to accept the prize and provide your correct information in that time period. Please read ALL rules, terms, and condions on rafflecopter form.

Disclosure: This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or any other social media outlet!   #wusicpowercharger 

 With Father's Day right around the corner, we have been asked if we have any ideas for the perfect Father's Day gift.  In our family, most anything for the BBQ is a big hit.  For a few years, we have been using and gifting Omaha Steaks. This makes it a perfect review product for us.

PROS: What I think is the best thing about Omaha Steaks is that they are individually packaged. Portion control is very important in our family. Give my husband a huge steak or me a big slice of cake and there is a good chance we will eat it all, which is not always the best choice.  We also do not always have more than the two of us for dinner.  If it is a kid-less night, we take out and use only what we need.   The steaks are super easy to thaw in the event you forgot to take out something to cook that night. Throw them in the sink with water and, in about ten minutes, they are fully defrosted. The assortments of products online from their company are vast. From main-dish meats and seafood,  prepackaged entrees, sides, and desserts to even pet treats, it can be a one-stop shopping event.  The price can be both a pro and a con.  If you check out the specials and overstock items, there are a lot of deals you can find.  If you get the deals, the price is a pro.

CONS:  The size of the individual packages that I also list as a pro for those who are calorie conscious can be a con for those that want a bigger portion.  The price can be prohibitive if you are making meals for a large family since  quantity can cost less when you buy in bulk at other places like Costco.   I am not a big fan of a few of the steaks, like the top sirloin. That is a personal-taste thing. They are too lean for me.  I prefer some fat on them for flavor.  If you cook them too quickly without the fat, they can be tough. I did like them for stir-fry however.

My Favorite items:  The bacon wrapped filet Mignon. Need I say more? Flavorful and perfect for a quick cook in the oven.  I also love the potatoes au gratin.  Puffy balls of potatoes that are a perfect side. They are big and come in packs of ten.  We usually make two each with a steak. For us, that is plenty.  As for dessert, they stopped making my favorite lemon cake, so I am still a little bitter, but my daughter loves their crème bulee.

Our recommendation for a Father's Day idea:  I went on their website and, as usual, they have some great value intro packs right now. Perfect for helping loading up all the favorite fathers in your life. They send the product directly to the recipient in a solid Styrofoam cooler (we always keep these, they make great future take-aways for BBQs). Our order always arrives well insulated, even in Arizona.  

Go to Omaha Steak and check out their Father's Day Deals.  So many to choose from, we did not feel it was best to recommend one over the other.

http://www.omahasteaks.com/servlet/OnlineShopping