4th of July Made in the USA with Rayovac

We love to celebrate Independence Day here in the USA!  In North Carolina, our family enjoys friends, fireworks and great food.   We love our local parade and 4th of July Festival.  We participate in our local festival with games and activities for everyone.   We watch outdoor fireworks,  and attend musicals and picnics to commemorate the 4th of July.

Light Sabers Powered by Rayovac Alkaline Batteries

Where there are Fireworks and Music, like the Koka Booth Amphitheatre, we bring our Light Sabers. We are a Light Saber Family, powered by Rayovac!  Seriously, we have sparred in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Walt Disney World, the Rockies and the Beaches of North Carolina and beyond.

So, I loved when I renewed my Contract as a Rayovac Power Blogger and I get to write about my favorite Longer Lasting Rayovac batteries some more.  Furthermore, I get to share that Rayovac Alkaline batteries are Made in the USA!

For the past 3+ years, as a Rayovac Power Blogger, we have been powered. We love it!  We are so very happy Rayovac alkaline batteries and hearing aid batteries are Made in the USA!  You can enjoy "lasts longer" batteries with competitive prices and know you are supporting Made in the USA products.



Here is another view of us enjoying our Light Sabers Koka Booth Amphitheatre while our North Carolina Symphony serenaded us to lovely John Williams music including Olympic Theme Song, Star Wars, Harry Potter and more.

This 4th of July Holiday, check out all of the Rayovac alkaline and hearing aid batteries that are Made in the USA!  And Rayovac "Lasts Longer" Batteries are worth your investment.  

For all of the fun and details, follow Rayovac Facebook and Rayovac on Twitter.  Rayovac often has Giveaways and Coupons with Discounts for Followers.  You can also check out their latest products there.

How do you plan to spend your 4th of July?

Warmly, Carolina Mama

FTC Disclosure:  This post is sponsored by Rayovac and is part of my work as a Rayovac Power Blogger. All opinions are my own. 

Rayovac Powers Up Kids Everyday

Our boys LOVE things that go... action, action, action.  They are boys.  What can I say!  And yes, the wise Grandmother was right when she said, "You really wouldn't want it any other way!"

This is a day in my life... and a glimpse at our favorite Rayovac product: Rayovac Rechargeable Batteries! 

Seriously, no more tears!  No more, "I need batteries."  The Tigers have the chargers and their own Rechargeable Batteries, thanks to Rayovac!  So they can Power Up when ever they need!  

So yes, the Tigers LOVE Rayovac and how Rayovac Powers Up their every day lives with their toys!  The Rayovac Rechargeable Batteries has them covered!  All the time!  So that's even better.

My guys love remote controls: indoors, outdoors, they are too fun.  Here is my Tiger A hanging with his Remote Control Helicopter - indoors and powered up with Rayovac Rechargables. Ideal for those high drain devices and toys.  Power Up and no worries!  Yes!

You can check out the Rayovac Promotions for Coupons, Free Shipping and other deals here. 

Also, join the conversation and just find out the latest products, bargains and deals:

Follow Rayovac on Facebook.  The Rayovac Facebook has special Promotions and Campaigns, Sweepstakes for prizes.  Get in on the fun!

Follow Rayovac on Twitter 

How do you stay powered up?!

Warmly,   Carolina Mama

FTC Disclosure:  I am a Rayovac Power Blogger. Opinions are all my own.

Independence Day Sale! with Rayovac - Power Up Your 4th of July

We love July 4th!  Independence Day! 

We love to celebrate America with family and friends.  We usually have a Bar-be-que, Swim and Watch Fireworks!  We also love to participate in our town's 4th of July Parade!

4th of July Parade

My Niece's Recipe for 4th of July BBQ

Not only do I love to play and enjoy the USA, I love when my work is all USA!   Rayovac Alkaline batteries are made in the USA. And I love working with Rayovac on all of their awesome products.  

Rayovac Alkaline Batteries Make Us Happy

Their batteries Power Up our family for many hours. 

• Made in the USA* alkaline batteries on our website: http://www.rayovac.com/Products/Alkaline-Batteries.aspx

Independence Day Sale! Rayovac wants to celebrate the Fourth of July by giving you our best savings on products made right here in America. 


Through July 8, save $10 on our alkaline battery bundle! Simply use promo code: INDEPENDENCE at checkout, free shipping on orders over $25.


Save on both deals: Rayovac hearing aid batteries and alkaline batteriesin sizes AA, AAA, C, & D Made in the USA.

Enjoy the Savings:  Remember to use  Promo Code:
INDEPENDENCE at checkout

***Valid while supplies last and Offer is NOT valid in retail stores.
Offer ends July 8 at midnight CDT.

You can follow Rayovac on Facebook for Valuable Coupons and Friday Fun! 

How are you powering up for the 4th of July? Are you using Made in the USA Products like Rayovac? We are and Happy 4th to you! 

Warmly,  Carolina Mama


*FTC Disclosure:  I am a Rayovac Power Blogger. 

Battery Education Rayovac - Resource Power Guide

As a Boy Mom, Batteries are Life!

There I said it!  Really though, we all know how "important" a great supply of long lasting Batteries are in every home especially that of Boy Moms! :)

It has been one Fun Year working with Rayovac!  The Battery King!  Seriously, I have learned so much about Batteries.


Now Rayovac brings you a lovely Power Guide of What Battery Goes In What Device!  I''m loving this simple Guide.  Consider this your Battery Boot Camp. 

Take at look at the Pictorial with Me:  (Can you tell I'm a Visual Learner!) :)

Each Battery Chemistry is formulated to perform optimally in specific devices.  I had no clue about this until I learned from Rayovac all of the different options. 

Heavy Duty:  Best for Low-Drain Devices such as your Remote Controls, portable Radios, Alarm Clocks - a Mom's essential - and small portable Flashlights.  My Kids Love These and check out the Shelf LIfe - 5 Year Shelf LIfe for AA Batteries. 

Alkaline:  These batteries are ideal for Medium Drain Devices. This is the #1 Selling Battery Chemistry today!  These work best with Battery Operated Toys, LED Flashlights,  and Medium Flashlights.  Shelf life up to 7 years.

Lithium. These batteries are ideal for high drain devices when charging is inconvenient.  Thing about CO2 Detectors, Smoke Alarms, Wireless Microphones and we have a Weather Radio Flashlight that uses these batteries.  Stores up to 10 year shelf life. That's awesome. 

NiMH Rechargeable. These are awesome for every day use on high drain devices. And they recharge 100 Times.  Worth their weight in gold. :)  Awesome for digital Cameras, Digital Video Cameras, Flip Cameras, MP3 Players, Wireless Gameboys, etc.  Possibilities are endless. Rayovac Rechargeable Batteries are ready to use out of the package.  So convenient.  No waiting! 

Now, you have a Resource Guide for your Battery Education by Rayovac.   Did this help make sense of all the battery options and how to best use them.  I loved learning all of this and better using them!

Rayovac powers my life and powers longer.  Just saying!

Warmly,  Carolina Mama

*Rayovac Power Blogger

Rayovac Powered Our Road Trip to Chicago

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! :)

These were taken inside the Sears Tower / Willis Tower.  The flash made them.  I deleted the non-flash ones because they didn't turnout.  So look.

See Chicago from the SkyDeck!  We are standing on air! About 1,300 feet off the ground! 

Flash was used to give this picture color and sharpness.  And a nice view of the Chicago skyline.

Chicago, it's our kind of town!  

Warmly,Carolina Mama

*Carolina Mama is a Rayovac Power Blogger who loves sharing her battery stories with you.