Samantha K Schmidt

Gadgets for Vloggers by samantha-k89 on Polyvore Just in time for Black Friday shopping. Here are my top 5 gadget gifts for the vlogger in your life. 1. Olloclip 4-in-1 Photo Lens: The olloclip 4-in-1 gives you creative options for both photo and video. The widescreen option is perfect for vlogging and the lense is compact so its great for on the go. They also have a new lens for the iPhone 6 Plus which you can preorder now. 2. iStabilizer Flex: I personally own the iStabilizer and it is great as a desktop tripod or hand grip. You can also bend the legs for flexible filming. 3. Mophie Juice Pack: Juice up any device with this mobile battery pack. This power station is fast and compact for easy traveling. 4. iPhone 6 Plus: Never carry a bulky camera again. The iPhone 6 plus films in 1080 HD and has a 5.5" retina display for easy viewing. 5. iPad Mini with Retina Display: The iPad mini is still my favorite iPad for it's small compact design. The retina displa...

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It's been a while since I've updated you guys on my favorite technology. This week I'm featuring one of my favorite ways to stay organized, Evernote. Evernote is a do it all application that you can access from any device. It's a word processor, ultimate checklist, notebook extraordinare.  Not only can you do everything from write an essay to save a recipe you can also add photos, audio, or other word attachments.  While getting ready for the new school year I created a few notes to help me prepare. I added a shopping list, decor inspiration, and preliminary lesson plans. You also have the option to organize your notes into categories from your computer. Evernote is incredibly user friendly and unlike other word processors is completely FREE!  Give it a shot and tell me what you think.

photo credit: instagram.com/shewalksin I just recently bought and read my first ebook. I know I'm super late to hop on the bandwagon, but I was very hesitant to give ebooks a try. First of all I felt that the integrity of books may be in jeopardy. Making the switch from print to tech made me feel like I was neglecting the classic pastime. Second there is just something about holding a book in your hands. It feels like a precious treasure. While I still maintain a lot of these feelings I finally saw some of the advantages to ebooks. Portability : While reading the Divergent series I found myself carrying these large books in my bag whenever I went out. I wanted to be able to read whenever I got some downtime, but I always had my iPad as well in case I needed to work on something. Switching to ebooks meant all I needed was my iPad which minimized the weight on my shoulders, literally! Cost : The cost of ebooks hasn't always been a benefit, but recently costs have gone do...