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By the year 2013, 1 billion people will be using smart phones, according to Business Insider. I like those stats. There was a day when hardly a smart phone was found. So it is exciting to see this growth. Even more exciting is the power behind the phone.

Rayovac introduces the Portable Power Family, 2-Hour Power. Rayovac Power Bloggers like me love getting powered up and I LOVE these Power Packs. I used the Instant Charge 2Hour Power for iPhone and it instantly began charging my iPhone and took it from a 2% to 40% during the 2Hour period. And I had the 40% still to use once the battery stopped charging my phone in that 2 hour period. I was thrilled. I give it a 5 Star rating.

Rayovac Portable Power

Rayovac's brand new portable power products are incredible and practical.

I love the Portable Power Family, the 2-Hour Power answer. This device will give you an instant charge for your smart phone. No charging cord? No outlet nearby? No problem.

The Rayovac 2-Hour Power can give your device up to 2 hours of additional talk time. This new device comes with a powerful Rayovac CR123A battery, that provides a shelf life of 10 years. No cords needed. It's perfect for on-the-go , sudden emergencies, or storm preparedness. The more batteries you have the more power you have. Power Up with Rayovac.

This device is pictured above and I LOVE the convenience of it.

Rely on the Rayovac Battery you know and love to give your phone a quick boost of power. Once the battery is inserted, plug it into your mobile device and start powering up right away. Available in micro USB and iPhone.

Details:

Purchase your new Portable Power products on the Rayovac website.

-You will receive 20% off these products and the rest of our website using promo code: POWEREDBYMOMS Valid until end of June.

Also you can Enter to Win the (50) Giveaways:

Rayovac is currently giving away (50) 2-Hour Power chargers on our FB every Friday for the rest of the month. You can win!

Enter the Protect Your Power Giveaway on the Rayovac Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Rayovac/app_158871214169535

Follow Rayovac on Facebook and Rayovac on Twitter to get all the scoop on the latest like this instant Power Up Giveaway follow along.

Enjoy the Power. And Convenience of Rayovac.

Warmly,
Carolina Mama

FTC Disclosure: I am a Rayovac Power Blogger. All opinions are my own.

Summer has been fantastic. We have had some awesome family trips. Recently, we had an unexpected trip. My mother is ill and we made the last minute trip that was a fantastic decision.

Nonetheless, it was Carolina Mama and Tigers, "It's 806 miles to Chicago, we've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of Bubble Gum, it's daylight.. and we're drinking Starbucks. " :) Something like that!

For posterity, the Chicago Tribune and Marilyn Monroe. :)

One of the Tigers has a Baby Tooth in Lake Michigan.... just know that we are

very thankful that he is fine otherwise. whew. Thank you Lord for your protection.

The only thing is that for the first time my sweet husband could not join us. :( He did say he "felt good" about us going on and sent me ahead with the children while he stayed back to work. For us this is a big deal, since we have been married, we road trip and travel together as a family. My blogging work and travel usually allows us to enjoy travel together. Of course, I have some blogging events and conferences where Dad and Sons have some extra bonding time.

Not only have I not driven more than three hours in our marriage, :) I usually have Boulder Mt. Man here to stand in as my "Media Man!" If I am a Mom Blogger, he is a Media Dad! :) Seriously, I am spoiled with great videography, photography and LOTS OF CHARGED BATTERIES! :)

You know how Boulder Mt. Man loves recycling, re-purposing and RECHARGING Batteries! Fast forward, me on a road trip sans my man! It took a whole lot of prayer, Starbucks, iPhone Apps and

Rayovac Batteries!

Really, it was so awesome that I took my USB Computer Rayovac Battery Recharger! wahoo!! This was so great! I literally recharged my Camera batteries ONCE during a 9 day trip and Hundreds of Photos: Photos of Chicago, Family - my Mom, my Great-Niece (we held at 5 days old!), my Great-Nephew who is a darling 9 months old! And cute Great-Nephew who is a tall 1 year old. Photos of the Sears Tower aka Willis Tower! Lake Michigan and so much more.

It saved me a world of time in my everyday use to be Powered Up by Rayovac and not have to worry about recharging and be down on power. I got all those great photos all the way home. And the Tigers Lightning McQueen Computers stayed powered up, too. Essentials I tell you!

Rayovac's Everyday- Use line offers your best value in rechargeable power for high-drain devices.

Charges 2 AA or AAA NiMH or NiCad rechargeable batteries from your computer or any standard USB port.
2 Green LED’s indicate charge status
Charges Rayovac Everyday-Use AA rechargeable batteries in 9 hours
Compact size for easy portability (love this because it fits easily in my purse or computer bag!)

This was a life saver. I knew I would miss Boulder Mt. Man but it takes a Road Trip without him to emphasize all the things he does for us: fill up the gas tank, recharge all batteries, take pictures and video, driving, driving, navigating gps, etc. Not even mentioning packing, unpacking, packing, etc.

Thank you Rayovac for making sure I can Power Up for photos like this! :)