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Family is very important to me. Whether it is my parents and sister, my husband when he is away, my grandparents, or other extended family members it is important for us to stay connected to those we love.
Our lives can be chaotic with managing activities, work, and any other number of obligations. Amidst the business it is often easy to overlook connections with our loved ones. We say, “Oh, I’ll do that tomorrow,” yet we never do.
It’s time we change that.
Nowadays, most people have smartphones which can be ideal for staying connected. I personally have the Samsung Galaxy Core Prime from Walmart for only $79.92 (on Rollback from $99.92). If you are like me and are looking for ways to stay connected to those you love most, I have come up with five ways to use your smartphone to stay connected with the ones you love.
Of course, the most traditional way to stay connected is through phone calls. Taking a few minutes out of your day to call and check in with your grandparents or to say hi to your siblings can go a long way. The beauty of this is you can make calls while you are doing other things such as washing dishes or folding laundry.
My husband travels a lot for his job. This means that he often isn’t home to say goodnight to the boys or tuck them into bed. By using video chat, my husband can not only tell the boys goodnight but can also see them as he talks to them. This makes the distance feel not so far as well as allows my husband to feel as if he isn’t missing out while he is away.
In my experience, giving photo gifts is one of the most touching gifts you can give to those you love. What is really cool is that now it is even easier to create gifts. Many retailers now offer apps where you can upload photos directly from your smartphone and have those pictures made into print, photo books, or there gifts such as mugs, calendars, or even throw blankets!
When you live far away from family, it is often easy to miss out on day-to-day happenings. Whether it is a cousin’s baby who just got a tooth, a nephew’s baseball game, or pictures of family members’ events, social media can help families share the little things that matter most. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, or whatever else you use to connect — social media allows you to share what matters most. Plus, all of these social networks have smartphone apps to allow you to stay even more connected.
All of these ways to stay connected are fantastic, but let’s face it, they all require a lot of data. This means that many people have to choose between staying connected and staying within their data plan. The great things is that with Walmart Family Mobile’s ultra-affordable cell phone plans, you no longer have to choose.
One of the newest service plans, Walmart Family Mobile PLUS offers Unlimited Talk, Text, and Data which includes up to 10 GB of 4G LTE data. You also get a free movie on VUDU every month. The VUDU movies are perfect for watching on your SmartTV, laptop, gaming console, Roku, and other web-enabled devices. The best part is that you get all that for $49.88. (Disclaimer: All prices for phones and plans included in this post are accurate as of the date of posting; however, these prices are subject to change. Please refer to http://cbi.as/28aqc or your local Walmart for current pricing.)
This brings me to the last way of using your smartphone to stay connected. While it is important to keep connected with relatives far away, it is also important to connect with those here at home. Use the free movie you get from VUDU to watch a movie with your children or have a date night in with your spouse.
You can check out the large selection of phones Walmart Family Mobile carries as well as pick up the $25 starter kit and sign up for Walmart Family Mobile PLUS at your local Walmart.
