I Should Power #Energizer at BlogHer

I should represent Energizer as a Smart ChargHER  at the BlogHer Conference in August, and I’m going to tell you why. But, first, let me introduce myself.

My name is Kate and I am the blog at home mom to a 3.5 year old boy and a 20 month old girl. As a military family we move every couple of years and are nearing the end of our time in Florida. I started The Shopping Mama in January of 2009 to share my favorite finds for families – everything from the latest and greatest toys and clothes to products to make moms lives easier. (Like, for example, an awesome and convenient product that will save you money.)

Now that we have the introduction out of the way, let’s get on to why I should represent Energizer at BlogHer.

I AM a Smart ChargHER.

As the mom of two (incredibly energetic) young kids and the wife to an Air Force pilot I am used to charging and recharging my whole family. I literally provide energy in the form of three meals (and countless snacks) a day. I ensure my kiddos don’t drop for lack of energy by enforcing nap and bedtimes. But, more importantly, I’m the spirit, the heart, the emotional boost and energy that a family needs. All moms are, really. I know I can’t take all the credit for charging and energizing my family, but my husband travels a lot for his job so I do have to parent on my own quite a bit. In fact, I’ll be charging my kids solo for an entire year shortly when my husband deploys this fall.

Energizer Recharge Smart Charger Features & Me

The Energizer Smart Charger slow charge rate prevents damage to battery during charging and extends number of life cycles.

As a busy mom, I work to protect and nurture my little ones while balancing the demands of The Shopping Mama and tackling life’s challenges.

The Energizer Smart Charger charges 2 (or 4) AA or AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries.

My 2 little batteries

The Energizer Smart Charger large LCD Screen displays charging progress via a countdown clock and fuel gauge.

When my husband is out of town, I keep him up to date on the progress and growth of our little ones via the large screen that is my laptop. We Skype as often as we can and will certainly rely on this next year when he’s gone.

The Energizer Smart Charger is Energy Star Certified.

You’ll have to take my word on this one. But, trust me, I am totally Energy Star certified.

The Energizer Smart Charger has a disposable and bad battery detector.

Ya, I’m not really sure what metaphor I can make here. I clean out the fridge and get rid of bad food? ‘Cause I do.

The Energizer Recharge Smart Charger is Great for Today’s Families

Think about all the times you’ve had the toy ready to play… and thud. It doesn’t work because the batteries are dead. If your house is anything like mine, this doesn’t take much imagination or a particularly long-term memory. Sadly, it happens all too often around here because we NEED a Smart Charger. So, when you’re in that position the last thing you want to do is to run out to the store and buy new batteries to make the toy dinosaur roar. That’s not smart. Not only does the Energizer Smart Charger give you the capability to charge batteries, it uses new technology to allow batteries to last longer and work harder, saving you money. That’s smart. The Smart Charger is $19.99 and a pack of 4 Energizer Rechargeable batteries costs around $12 – 15. A pretty small investment for a long-term return, I’d say.

BlogHer ’10!

The hard work, countless hours and tireless energy I put into The Shopping Mama is limited only by my love for and the priority I place on my family. But, the experiences I’ve had and people I’ve met through the blog have been amazing. I have no doubt BlogHer will be one of those amazing experiences that make all the energy seem worth it.

If awarded the sponsorship, I will happily spread the word about the Smart Charger, hand out USB drives in accordance with BlogHer rules, encourage friends to blog about the product, sport some Energizer clothing and blog, Twitter and Facebook about the product and experience. I know I will make an outstanding Smart ChargHER at Blogher ’10 if given the opportunity!

Thanks to Energizer for such a great sponsorship opportunity and to Barefoot Mommies and An Island Life for hosting the sponsorship giveaways.

UPDATE July 22 – I was selected to represent Energizer at BlogHer! Thank you so much for your kind words, ReTweets, posts to Energizer, and for all your support. I am so excited and am certain I wouldn’t have won without your help.