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Stay Connected with New Panasonic DECT Premium Design Series Cordless Phones

June 16, 2014 by Kathryn 254 Comments

Even though I’m out and about a lot, a landline house phone is still something I find essential. For over a decade now I’ve had a set of three Panasonic cordless phones in my house as my landline units but as much as I loved them, I knew I was due for an upgrade. Luckily, Panasonic came to my rescue by giving me the chance to review its brand new Panasonic DECT Premium Design Series of cordless phones. I received the Panasonic KXPRD262 Dock Style Telephone model to review and I couldn’t wait to try out the new features the phone had to offer.

I decided to put the main base in the living room and the secondary base in my bedroom. I plugged in the phone bases, added batteries to the handsets and put them on the bases to charge. Just like that, my phones were ready to use! I made a call immediately to test out the system and thanks to the DECT 6.0 Plus technology, the phone had the perfect, crystal-clear sound that I’ve come to expect from Panasonic. [Read more…]

The New Panasonic Milano Shaver Makes a Great Father’s Day Gift

June 10, 2013 by Kathryn 2 Comments

Father’s Day is just a week away and Panasonic has a great gift for the man in your life. The new Panasonic ES-ST25K Triple Blade Linear Milano Shaver is a sure-to-please present that will help Dad look and feel great all year long.

This shaver is the newest in the Panasonic Milano line of personal care products. My personal favourite feature is the fact that this shaver is a wet/dry unit. Since men can be picky about how they shave, having a device that can handle both a wet and a dry shave is wonderful.

The shaver also features an automatic stubble sensor that adjusts to various hair thickness for a smoother shave that’s gentle on skin. And the Nano-polished inner blades are sharpened to a thirty-degree edge for the closest shave possible. [Read more…]

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ150 Camera-Review

February 26, 2012 by Kathryn 11 Comments

I am not the photographer in our family. There are plenty of things I’m pretty darn good at, but taking pictures just isn’t one of them. If I were responsible for recording our family’s memories, the timeless moments from my boys’ childhood would be a collection of blurry faces and badly timed moments.

Fortunately, I am not the one that records our family’s memories. My husband, unlike me, is quite an amazing photographer and when I look at his pictures, I am always so grateful that he has that skill so that we can look back on our family’s adventures. But I’ve often wished that we had a better camera for him to use, because I know that if he can take such an amazing pictures with our outdated little 5.0 megapixel camera, he could take absolutely phenomenal pictures with a top-of-the-line device.

So when I got the chance to test out the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 for a few weeks, I couldn’t say no. I knew that Curtis would have a great time testing out some of the amazing features of this high-zoom camera. Among other things, the DMZ-FZ150 features an intelligent auto mode, intelligent resolution technology, manual exposure and focus, 12fps full resolution continuous shooting and 24x optical zoom. It is even capable of taking 3D pictures with the revolutionary new still images 3D recording technology!

close-up of tulip — Isn't the detail on this tulip just stunning?

What I loved about this camera is that it had all the high-tech features that a more experienced photographer would love but it also had plenty of amazing features available in the Intelligent Auto Mode that let inexperienced users take great pictures too. Intelligent auto mode included features like face recognition, a power optical image stabilizer, digital red-eye correction and so much more! Needless to say, I was thrilled that the DMC-FZ150 could go from pro to photo klutz without a hitch!

old truck in the snow — I don't know what it is, but something about the way the snowflakes are falling around the truck just speaks to me. I love this picture!

The high zoom features of this camera were what intrigued my husband the most, though, so he headed outside to test out the camera’s capabilities for himself. The results were absolutely astounding and had us both marvelling over the powerful picture-taking abilities of this sleek camera.

house on hill zoomed out — To demonstrate the type of high zoom capabilities the DMC-FZ150 has, my husband took these comparison shots. Here's a house on a hill in the distance, taken without using the zoom lens. (I've marked it to be sure you can see it.)

house in saskatchewan — And here is the same house, taken from the exact same spot. Amazing!

But what was best of all was that even though I didn’t have my husband’s artistic eye, I was still able to take pretty nice pictures with the DMC-FZ150 too! Honestly, I was a little bit nervous about touching this camera since I knew it had to be returned, but I did take one or two pictures to see what using such a sophisticated camera was like. To my delight, with all the features that were integrated into the Intelligent Auto Mode, taking a picture was no more difficult than using any other camera; I just pointed and clicked!

I really was amazed by the beautiful pictures my husband was able to capture with the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ150 and the high zoom capabilities were simply stunning. He was so devastated when we had to send the camera back and I have a feeling we’re going to end up purchasing one in the near future now that he’s seen what a pleasure it is to use! If you’re looking for a camera that is perfect for a beginner but equally suitable for those with more skill, look no further than this beautiful high-zoom camera. It’s an amazing way to capture your family’s memories in crystal clarity so that they can be enjoyed for a lifetime!

old barn in saskatchewan — One final picture. This is one of my husband's favourite shots; the details and panoramic style of the photo are so absorbing.

Buy It: The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ150 is available at major retailers across Canada, or shop online now

Disclaimer: I was allowed to use the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-150 for a two-week period to enable me to write this review. The unit has now been returned and I received no compensation for writing the review. All of the pictures in this post were taken by my husband, Curtis Lavallee, with the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ150. Opinions expressed belong to Mommy Kat and Kids and are NOT influenced in any way. Please view full Terms of Use and Policies

Check Out the UrbanMoms Review and Giveaway of the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GF3X

December 20, 2011 by Kathryn 2 Comments

When it’s time to open Christmas presents, sing carols, attend concerts and play with toys, having a good way to capture all those memories is a must. Unfortunately, photography is not one of my gifts, so I have a hard time understanding what type of camera is best for making sure we can look back on holiday festivities years from now. My husband, on the other hand, is an amazing photographer, though he often comments that with a good camera, his pictures could be even better.

If you, unlike me, have great photography skills but have a desire for a better camera, check out the review of the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GF3X that UrbanMoms blogger Jen from Trend Watch recently posted! Here’s a brief excerpt:

I am my family’s photographer. It’s a role that I take quite seriously because I, more than anyone else, enjoy reviewing the photos that capture our lives together. I’m the one who downloads them onto the computer, spends time editing, selecting favourites for screensavers, prints, photobooks, and gifts.

I take pride in my role and in my skills. I’ve taken photography courses, done extensive research before buying any camera, carry cameras with me wherever we go, and am quick to pull them out and chronicle our days photographically. But I’m always looking to improve my skills, my tools and my end results.

So, when I was asked to review the new Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GF3X camera, I jumped at the opportunity. I’ve spent the last week playing with this beautiful camera and I’m… Click here to read the full review

UrbanMoms and Panasonic want to help you preserve your family’s special moments. UrbanMoms is giving away a Panasonic LUMIX GF3X to one lucky member! Visit UrbanMoms to enter for a chance to win!

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