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Sing it with me, “On the road again….oh I can’t wait to get on the road again!”
Yes, we’re at it again! We’re about to start our season of travel our family typically goes through during this time of year, and I cannot wait to get started! Travel time is usually a very exciting time in our household, but it hasn’t always been that way.
When the girls were younger, we figured out very quickly that handing them our phones would provide several precious minutes of entertainment all in one sitting. This was a great revelation for us until we discovered that streaming one 30 minute Barney episode ate through almost our entire phone data plan for the month! Yikes!
Recently, I learned about Walmart Family Mobile and their PLUS plan that includes unlimited talk, text, and data with up to 10GB of 4G LTE service for only $49.88 per month. I was floored. 10GB of data for $49.88 a month? Sign me up right now! Then I found out, in addition to that great service plan, Walmart Family Mobile is also offering a free movie from VUDU each month you pay for your plan. 10GB of 4G LTE data and a free movie? We are a movie loving family, so this free perk is a big plus for us.So I signed up. It was the easiest sign up process I’ve ever experienced. I checked to make sure the phone I wanted (the Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime) was in stock, drove to the store, purchased a starter kit to go along with my new phone, and I was back to the rest of my day. It couldn’t have taken me more than 30 minutes. You can have the great folks at Walmart set up your account for you if you so choose, but I wanted to try the online set up at home so I could let you know how it went (hint: it was easier than applying for a bank loan!).
As a mom on the go, I constantly strive to find the right balance between work and play. I want to be available and “seize the moment” when it comes to blogging and social media, but I also realize the importance of being present with my family on our travels. My kids are only young once, you know? Thankfully, my service plan with Walmart Family Mobile will cover all of those needs and more! 10 GB of 4G LTE data will be such a huge help in covering all of our needs from streaming shows, to sending emails, to taking photos and even downloading useful apps we may need along the way.
HERE Maps: Offline Navigation
Photo Director
Google Play Music
Kids Place
Google Productivity Apps
Periscope
This list is just a small offering of the great apps available that will help you stay connected while you’re traveling. I’d love to hear what your favorite entertainment and productivity apps are! While you’re thinking about it, I’m going to go grab my tablet and watch my free movie from VUDU before I get outvoted on what we’re going to watch! Happy travels!
I have never heard of the offline navigation! I need to check that out!
I’ll let you know how it works after we get back from our trip! I am excited to use it and not use up my data!