LANYARDS!

I have always been a big fan of phone lanyards. Best "worry-free" way to keep it on you (and not left behind on a table somewhere), safe from drops and also a nice 'hands-free" way to talk to people on speaker if you don't have your headset or bluetooth handy. Easily detachable, but still secure.

Before I used them, I was always digging through my purse when the phone rang. I was also having to go back home to get the phone I constantly left behind or worse, would leave the phone on the table or on the seat at restaurants. I was living in fear of the dreaded "DROP". I have seen (and heard) too many people dropping their phones while getting out of their cars, watching in what seems like slo-mo as the phone flips off someone's lap, crashes to the ground and skids across the pavement. 

I have actually witnessed this happen to my husband's phone as it ended up in the path of a passing Prius. Two "ka-chunks" and one girly scream (from my husband) later, the phone was retrieved, miraculously unharmed and unscratched due to the position of the phone (completely flat on the ground and laying straight under the tires when they ran over it) AND mainly because it was protected by a very good case with a rubber shock-proof interior and rubber lip that extended above the bezel which kept the face off the concrete. Of course, if it was a semi and not a Prius, the outcome would probably have been a bit different. ;-)

More on that awesome case in a future post. 

Some of my cases with lanyards:

Mophie Juice Pack AIr

Speck CandyShell

Speck GemShell

Otterbox

Speck GemShell

Speck CandyShell Grip

Speck CandyShell Grip

Belkin View Case

Speck CandyShell Flip

I also posted the following pictures & links in my previous mophie juice pack air post to answer a "how to attach a lanyard to your mophie" question from a reader but also wanted to give it it's own space for people just tuning in.

Here's how to attach lanyards to your mophie juice pack air for the iPhone 5:

1. Locate the headset opening

2. Thread & loop the lanyard through the opening

3. You're good to go!

Lanyard on Mophie for iPhone 5

For the mophie juice pack plus for the iPhone 4/4S, thread & loop the lanyard through one of the speaker holes:

Mophie Juice Pack Plus for iPhone 4/4S

Disclaimer: Remember, while the lanyard keeps your iPhone accessible and safe from drops while hanging from your neck, it isn't made to be yanked, pulled, jerked or swung around like a lasso. No tug-o-wars, please! Make sure the mophie case is "clicked" shut and completely secure on your phone.  I still hold on to my phone when wearing it when walking briskly/running or when near bodies of water, elevator shafts, large openings, storm drains or anywhere I would hate to see my phone end up if it somehow detached from me! 

But because of lanyards, I've never dropped it or left it behind...while it was attached.

Here's THAT story:

Be sure that you re-attach your phone to your strap when you detach it to take photos or hand someone your phone. I had a mishap at Disneyland a few years ago where I got out of the tram after taking a bunch of photos of the two of us and somehow managed to forget to re-atttach the phone. It was a colder day so we had jackets and a bunch of bags with us so the phone must have been sitting on my lap and slipped between the jackets and onto the floor undetected. I was already off the tram and into Downtown Disney before I realized my phone wasn't hanging from my neck.  :-(  We tried calling the phone but whoever "found" it was either hitting "ignore" or turned it off. Unfortunately, no one ever turned it into lost & found (I had disabled and "bricked" the phone after no reply from texts and calls) and it was a blackberry so even if the phone was bricked, the photos were still on the SD card. Ugh. So just be sure to re-attach your phone to your lanyard! Lesson learned.

Have a safe & happy 4th of July!

PUMA SKY WEDGES

Coolest kicks ever! Hidden 3 inch wedge heel. 

From the Manufacturer

PUMA is the global athletic brand that successfully fuses influences from sport, lifestyle and fashion. PUMA's unique industry perspective delivers the unexpected in sport-lifestyle footwear, apparel and accessories, through technical innovation and revolutionary design.

Product Description

Puma The Sky Wedge Sneaker. The Puma Sky Wedge Sneaker in Black and Cabaret. Puma brings a classic street style sneaker with a wedge for a girl who wants comfort, style, and a bit of added height. This sleek look features a high top, velcro and lace-up closure and a 3 heel. Leather high top Perforated suede Tonal stitching Lace straps and velcro closure Contrast logo details and accents Tonal metal eyelets Perforated toe Padded tongue and collar Perforated leather lining Contrast rubber sole 3" heel. 

Sweet sneaks!

SONIC SCREWDRIVER

Every Whovian needs a SONIC SCREWDRIVER!

The Tenth Doctor

From the Manufacturer:

Let the Doctor help you get all of your home and office repairs done with this Electronic Sonic Screwdriver! The Doctor's handy-dandy sonic screwdriver is the epitome of multifunctional gizmos. Whether it's driving a screw, picking a lock, or disabling an opponent, this amazing implement seems to exhibit the precise capability required by its owner at the time. Now this marvelous gadget can be yours! The sonic screwdriver measures 8-inches tall x 1-inch wide. This Doctor Who Electronic Sonic Screwdriver Replica features button-activated light and sound effects. It includes a hidden ultraviolet pen and UV light that reveals your secret writing, as well as a spare standard ink nib. Look who's Doctor Who now! Requires 3x "AG13" button-cell batteries, included. The sonic screwdriver is a fictional tool in the British sci-fi television series Doctor Who. Its most common function is to operate virtually any lock, mechanical or electronic, and thus open doors for escape or exploration. It has also been used for repairing equipment, as an offensive weapon, and occasionally even to drive screws. Like the TARDIS, it has become one of the icons of the program and is closely associated with the Doctor.

The Eleventh Doctor

The Doctor's multipurpose tool is a Gallifreyan device, with numerous settings, easily controlled at the press of his thumb. The Doctor has had many sonic screwdrivers of different designs throughout his life, and this latest one was created from within the TARDIS console itself after the previous one was destroyed during a confrontation with Prisoner Zero in the village of Leadworth. This new sonic is larger, with a luminous green light but continues to be an essential part of the Doctor's equipment as he explores the universe. This faithful copy of the Doctor's trusty Sonic Device has spring loaded extending action. Pressing the button on the side of the handle activates the LED and Sound FX which operates in CLOSED mode. Flip open the cap at the end of the Screwdriver to reveal an additional button that activates the light and sound effects when it is in full extension OPEN mode. 

Allons-y!

RooCASE for iPad Mini

My absolute favorite iPad mini case:

The Slim-FIt Multi-Angle case has three great (and sturdy) viewing angles and is different than most enclosed cases because the bezel is completely uncovered except in two places where the ipad is popped in and held in place which allows you to see the ipad and appreciate it's beauty! 

Cover has a little clip type closure that keeps the ipad from opening in your bag or in case of a drop which is a good thing because the sides and bezel are exposed when the case is open. Clip also doubles as a sort of grip for your right hand. Decent protection from drops (when the case is closed). There is an elastic "handle" on the inside of the cover where you can slip in your left hand and easily hang on to the case single-handed.There is a stylus holder on the side. Sleep/wake function works well. Available in different colors. The price is unbeatable! 

Fantastic case! 



(FYI: The first case sent to me had issues with the sleep/wake function. But customer service at rooCASE is BEYOND amazing and they sent out replacement cases to me the day after I contacted them along with a prepaid return label for the defective ones.) 

Thanks & have a great evening!