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Hollywood Darlings Q&A and Meet and Greet in NJ

April 25, 2018April 25, 2018 by Jen Rabulan-Bertram

Last week, I had the pleasure of attending a fun meet and greet with the stars of PopTV’s Hollywood Darlings. The super funny cast of Hollywood Darlings was onhand at the West Orange, NJ Xfinity store to meet fans, take photos and chat with fellow bloggers and me. The lovely Jodie Sweetin (Full House), Beverley Mitchell (7th Heaven) and Christine Lakin (Step By Step) were so gracious to answer a handful of questions for us. These ladies were all so engaging and hysterical, and relatable moms. Their fun personalities shined just as they do in their show!

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I was one of the first ones to ask a question. And while I could’ve asked anything, I chose to ask the ladies about social media and authenticity. I asked them what their thoughts are on keeping it real on social media. In the day and age where so many stars and influencers are faking it to make it online, how do they stay transparent for their audience? Jodie Sweetin, tackled this topic with such poise. In essence, Sweetin told us that what you see is what you get. She is a casual kind of person, so she often posts realistic photos of herself online. The other two stars chimed in and said at the end of the day, they’re all moms who get it.

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With so many kids and adults who admire them, I’m so glad they grasp the importance of authenticity and transparency.

While we could’ve chatted for hours, I totally enjoyed listening to Sweetin, Mitchell and Lakin share their thoughts on the show and how it came about. I’ll have a video to share on YT soon, so keep an eye out for that!

As part of this fun event, we were treated to mini makeovers with the Glam Squad, as well as a cool photo booth! So fun and glam! Thanks for the fun treat.

Hollywood Darlings is a hilarious show that’s classified as an Improv Comedy. It’s not a full-on reality show, but a fun comedy that follows these three talented actors. Hollywood Darlings airs on Wednesdays at 8p.m. on PopTV. Check your listings for channels.

Full disclosure: this is a sponsored post as part of the RoleMommy Writer Network. As always, all opinions on NKT are my own. Thanks for supporting NKT.

Stay Connected with Xfinity X1, xFi and Xfinity Mobile

November 1, 2017 by Jen Rabulan-Bertram

This post is sponsored by Comcast. As always, thank you for supporting The Next Kid Thing.

When it comes to technology, we’re always on the hunt for new and innovative tools to make life easier. I recently had the chance to learn all about Xfinity and their latest offerings at a Lunch and Learn at their Union, NJ Xfinity Store. After an hour packed with helpful insight, I learned that Xfinity gets the needs of tech savvy parents and everyone in between.

Xfinity X1 Streamlines Family TV

Xfinity’s digital TV platform touts an intuitive interface with features to appease the whole family. Dubbed X1, it’s clear that Xfinity’s team has thought of it all. The X1 DVR allows you to watch and record up to six shows at the same time. While your husband is watching a Thursday night game, you can record Scandal, as well as Paw Patrol, Shimmer and Shine and any other show simultaneously. What I love is that you can watch your DVR library from anywhere on any device.

On Demand, is definitely helpful for people who love easy access to shows. If your kids are anything like my kids who love watching the same episodes of their favorite shows on repeat, On Demand can be a saving grace when you need to keep them preoccupied.

Everything in life needs to have a voice command like X1’s Voice Remote. This feature is so cool! You can easily search for something on X1 with the Voice Remote. You can use voice commands to change channels, search for shows, get recommendations and then some.

The Kids Zone on X1 is a great interface where families and kids can safely navigate age-appropriate shows without supervision. Again, if you’re busy in another room, if they’re in the Kids Zone, it’s a relief to know the kids can’t access shows that aren’t geared for them.

X1 Sports app is, quite literally, a game changer. With the Sports app, you can track live scores and stats on multiple games while watching a different game. In this app, there’s also a cool functionality where you can access your CBS Sports Fantasy Football stats.

Xfinity Internet

There is so much to love about Xfinity’s Internet interface. Xfinity xFi is described as a new personalized WiFi experience that provides a digital dashboard for customers to set up and easily access their home network. From the dashboard, you can access passwords, see which devices are currently on the network, set parental controls and even analyze family usage. The Xfinity xFi interface is a great tool for families who are connected and need a home base for their network.

Xfinity Mobile

Aiming to further connect families, Xfinity now offers Xfinity Mobile,which features America’s largest and most reliable 4G LTE network combined with over 18 million Xfinity WiFi hotspots.

Xfinity Mobile offers five lines of unlimited talk and text included within an existing customers’ Internet at no cost. For us, data is always the hard hitter of our bill. So it’s great to know that with Xfinity Mobile’s plans, data can be paid for in two ways: by the Gig or Unlimited, and you can switch between the two. So, if someone needs less data one month, by the Gig option maybe a better fit. If you’re traveling and need a lot more data, the Unlimited option is the better fit. Knowing that you can toggle between the two options makes it more cost effective. By the Gig is $12 per GB, where you only pay for the GBs of shared data you use each month. On the Unlimited plan, it’s $45 per line. There’s no monthly data usage limits, but there are reduced speeds after 20 GB.

In addition to their network that aims to increase their customer’s value and digital experience while lowering bills, Xfinity has the latest devices available. There’s a different phone for everyone with Xfinity Mobile.

With Xfinity’s expansive line of offerings, families are able to stay connected with ease. While X1 streamlines the TV experience, xFi is the hub of the network and Xfinity Mobile keeps everyone connected on the go. Our digital family is officially smitten with Xfinity’s unique offerings and technological advancements.

Many thanks to Xfinity for hosting us for this great lunch and learn!