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5 Memes that perfectly describe why moms can’t live without their phones & a myCharge Giveaway

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This is a sponsored post. I was compensated, but all opinions are my own. See my full disclosure policy here.

I did not get my first cell phone until I was 23 years old. And it wasn’t until just about 2 years ago that I got a smart phone and my life became changed forever. For the better, I might add.

There are plenty of reasons to unplug from life these days and spend time with my kids, but there are also plenty of reasons why I could not survive without my phone and electronics. Parenting in 2016 is hard, and my phone and tablets and various other electronic devices have saved me as a mom on more than one occasion.

And, as all moms know, we would never make it through some of these scenarios if our batteries suddenly died. Which is why I desperately needed the HubMax Charger, and didn’t even know it. This charger is seriously a life saver that every mom needs so you don’t get stuck in a situation where your battery is dead, and the kids are crazy.

Here are 5 Reasons (and memes to go with them) I would never have been able to make it without my cell phone (and why moms need a back up plan). And stick around, so you can find out how to win your own HuBMax Charger below!

I would seriously miss kid selfies or 27 photos of their faces from the nose up. 

Steal kids cell phones memes

I would not have survived that one time I had to take my 3 year old to an important appointment. 

Gyno office meme

Traveling without cell phones and tablets would be torture. 

 Traveling with kids

And there was that one time I forgot to pick up my kid at school. 

Forget to pick them up from school

And, where would we be without text messaging? 

Voicemail Meme

But, in all seriousness, think how often you are using that phone or tablet to parent today. It’s a lot isn’t it? That’s why the HubMax myCharge is a perfect solution. And, one of my lucky readers is going to get a chance to win one!

“The new myCharge HubMax 9000mAh portable charger is the packed with power. With an integrated Apple® Lightning™ cable and an integrated micro-USB cable you can easily stay charged anywhere. Carrying USB cables is a thing of the past, not only are the cables built in for effortless charging but self-contained wall prongs make for effortless recharging. Boasting a 30% reduction in size, the HubMax is more compact and portable than ever before. Retail value $129.99. Extends talk time up to 67 hours!”

This is THE perfect solution for moms on the go. Recently, I got a brand new smart phone, and was disappointed when in the first few weeks, I realized after my long days as a mom and social media manager it was dying on me by 5pm. I can’t have that happen! So, all I have to do is throw the myCharge in my purse, and I don’t ever have to worry. So EASY. It extends your talk time up to 67 hours!

Plus if you and your husband BOTH need to charge, it has the ability to do both at once.

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Can you imagine how easy travel will be when you have that much extra time for a device to work? Or, no more panicking that you’re going to miss out on taking a photo of one of those special moments with your kids when you’re at the park. And, I love how the cords are built in, so I can leave my charging cord at home next to my bed.

I’m traveling to my first big blog conference out of state soon, and before getting the myCharge, I was seriously worrying about my phone dying on me while I travel. But, I’m not worried at all now. So awesome.

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I love how small it is, and how the cords pop out to charge it.

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So, one lucky reader is getting a change to win this awesome charger! (sorry only open to US residents only) Are you excited? Enter below to win! And if you don’t win…don’t worry. For a limited time, HubMax is offering 40% off with the code MOM just in time for Mother’s Day!

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  1. Jill Robbins says

    May 4, 2016 at 8:30 am

    Chinese water torture – yes. As I sit here vacation planning! Eek! Hope I win!

    Reply
    • Meredith says

      May 4, 2016 at 8:30 am

      Good luck!

      Reply
  2. Laura says

    May 4, 2016 at 8:51 am

    Ooo a portable charger would be amazing! 🙂 Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
    • Meredith says

      May 4, 2016 at 8:51 am

      good luck!

      Reply
  3. Jessie says

    May 4, 2016 at 9:17 am

    Oh, a portable charger like that would be pretty awesome!

    Reply
    • Meredith says

      May 4, 2016 at 9:19 am

      You’ll love it. Hope you win!

      Reply
  4. Kerry Simpson says

    May 4, 2016 at 9:35 am

    This would really help on vacation.

    Reply
    • Meredith says

      May 4, 2016 at 10:10 am

      Seriously! I’m taking mine with me when we go somewhere next!

      Reply
  5. Ashley Allen says

    May 4, 2016 at 10:26 am

    Omg, I could’ve used this on my son’s field trip when the bus broke down and I had to watch my battery dwindle down to nothing, faced with exile with a bunch of 4th graders!

    Reply
    • Meredith says

      May 4, 2016 at 10:40 am

      Sounds like a nightmare!! Glad you lived to tell the tale. 🙂

      Reply
  6. Christine Walker says

    May 4, 2016 at 10:36 am

    Hahahahaha! Oh my gosh, that gynecologist office meme is the best thing ever!! I NEED this charger! 🙂

    Reply
  7. Kim Leonard says

    May 4, 2016 at 10:52 am

    This would definitely be a life saver for me with 3 teenagers. They are always online.

    Reply
  8. Jennifer says

    May 4, 2016 at 11:46 am

    This could be a lifesaver for me with upcoming travels overseas with 2 kids!

    Reply
  9. Mag B. says

    May 5, 2016 at 10:42 am

    This looks like a lifesaver, gray hair saver and sanity saver! Thanks for including it in a giveaway and best of luck to all!

    Reply
  10. Jessica Sanders says

    May 5, 2016 at 7:12 pm

    This is awesome! As a Disneyland blogger, long days at Disneyland really drain my phone (ugh, I know, I’m complaining about long days at Disneyland! Ha!). This is exactly what I need.

    Reply
  11. Kristy Honsvick says

    May 5, 2016 at 11:50 pm

    Oh how I love your blog. These memes are the best!

    Reply
  12. Mary W says

    May 6, 2016 at 6:07 am

    Just yesterday I was showing a friend photos on my phone and noticed my battery was almost dead. A portable charger would be nice to have when traveling or out on the road.

    Reply
    • Meredith says

      May 6, 2016 at 8:51 am

      Good luck!

      Reply
  13. gloria patterson says

    May 6, 2016 at 6:12 am

    When you get snowed in for 3 days with 2 kids and no electricity you need a my charge charger. We had wood for heat, and able to cook on the wood burner……………………….. BUT NO GAMES NO TALK thats so bad

    Reply
    • Meredith says

      May 6, 2016 at 8:50 am

      Oh no! That would be awful!!

      Reply
  14. Andrea Hales says

    May 6, 2016 at 9:12 am

    Truly – what did our parents do without these at doctor’s offices?

    Reply
  15. Susan P. says

    May 6, 2016 at 9:33 am

    I have an older iPhone and the battery is sometimes wonky so I always keep a charger with me.

    Reply

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