Giftless for Mother's Day? Give The Gift That Will Keep on Giving

The homemade cards, jewelry crafted by tiny hands, and breakfast in bed will undoubtedly be a hit on Sunday morning. You can also bring a smile to mom's face by adding the latest smartphone or tablet to capture those fleeting moments, and it could be just what she needs to manage her daily punch list of ever-expanding activities that start well before sunrise and end long after sundown.  Whether her work centers around family & home, business or a blend of both, moms are used to doing a daily juggling act, and mobility plays a crucial role in helping to keep it all in balance. With what seems to be an infinite number of choices out there when it comes to mobile communications today, there’s something to please every mom.  To help you sort it all out, ensure the perfect pick, and take the guesswork out of  smartphone and tablet shopping – start by identifying her “Device Personality.” Is the mom on your list tech-savvy, a novice or something in-between? Begin by answering these questions, starting with the basics, like “What does she use her smartphone or tablet for the most?” Is it capturing and sharing photos and videos? Having a virtual movie theater at her fingertips? Balancing work-life responsibilities?  Is she… The Memory Keeper – Is mom the keeper of life’s most precious moments, using her smartphone to share videos and photos of the holiday play, summer vacations and every moment in-between? The Droid Razr M is a great option, now on special at your local Verizon Wireless store for free with a new contract. The Digital Juggler – Is mom both family and career motivated? Does she need the convenience of email, conference calling, and downloading files on-the-go? All while keeping track of soccer schedules, school projects and birthday parties? Windows8 devices from HTC and Nokia allow her to sync with her PC and make the ideal companion. The Digital Mover & Shaker – Is mom an early adopter who is entertainment driven, using her device to download music and movies, watch TV online or download games for the kids to play? Is technology a huge part of who she is? The 4G LTE iPhone 5 or 4G iPad were built with her in mind. The Social Butterfly – Does she use Facebook, Twitter and social media daily? Hourly? Does she constantly post and view photos and videos and connect with friends online more often than offline? Try the LG Lucid2. The Mobile Business Whiz – Does she use her smartphone as much as her desktop? Would she like to download files to review with clients in the field and also access up-to-the-minute calendar functions to keep track of family obligations and work deadlines? The BlackBerry Z10 would be a greatreplacement and upgrade from older models. Tablets are also a great option,which can help to lighten her load.  Verizon Wireless is offering $100 offon all Samsung tablets through Mother’s Day. This Mother’s Day, help yours make the most of her time — and, maybe even free-up a few precious moments for herself! Happy Mother’s Day!