Celebrating Moms #23: CEIVA Digital Photo Frames with PicturePlan Giveaway!

Even though busy schedules and distance make it difficult to spend as much time with our parents and siblings as we would like, it's still important to me that we keep them involved in our lives as much as possible and up-to-date on what we, and the kids, are up to. Thankfully with CEIVA and their Digital Connected Photo Frames we can do that! You may have read my review of these amazing frames last month, but if you missed it, you can read it here.

A quick recap:
Now, just because we can't physically be with family as much as we would like, doesn't mean they have to miss out on cherished moments. They offer connected frames that receive photos sent directly to them. It's easy to send to one person, or multiple people, with the click of a button! And, the best part...a computer isn't even necessary. The frames can be used via Wi-Fi if there is Internet service, but can also be used with a standard telephone line! Photos can be sent by camera phone, Facebook, Picasa, Ceiva.com and more.

We had the opportunity to review both the CEIVA Pro 80 Photo Frame and the CEIVAshare Photo Frame. We absolutely love them both and can't believe we went so long without something like this! We have one and gave one to my parents. Now we can easily share photos with eachother with the click of a button. Over the last couple of months of being able to try it out, we grow to love them even more.

Each frame had to be registered which was a piece of cake thanks to the simple instructions that came along with them. Once each frame was set up, we activated the PicturePlan Photo Delivery Service which allowed us to begin uploading pictures and share them between our frames. Now, almost daily, I find that I'm sending them new pics of the kids. Pictures are automatically added to an incoming photos queue and downloaded to your frame either manually using the connection wizard in the menu, or automatically every night...so each morning they wake up to new pics which is great! The same goes for us when they send pictures to our frame. I love it! It's wonderful being able to stay connected with family and feel like we're with each other through pictures, even when we're miles apart.

A little bit about each frame:
CEIVA Pro 80 Digital Photo Frame: Offers built-in Media Server connectivity to let you stream photos instantly from your computer over your home network. You can also connect at the speed of Wi-Fi (included) or optional broadband for fast access to new slideshows sent directly from friends and family located anywhere across the world. Also featuring a high-res 8" display, memory card reader, Wi-Fi adapter, intuitive on-screen menus and interchangeable faceplates to suit any home or office setting, the CEIVA Pro 80 is far different from any ordinary digital photo frame.

* Phone and Wi-Fi connectivity
* Media Server connectivity
* Built-in memory card reader
* Interchangeable black and wood-finish faceplates
* Easy-to-use on screen menu
* Perfect photo display (no stretching, cropping or squishing)
* Ability to share photos with family and friends quickly and easily

CEIVAshare Digital Photo Frame: Connecting by an existing phone line or optional Wi-Fi, CEIVAshare quickly brings your cherished photos to life in an easy, plug-and-play way. Even the most technically challenged person can receive photos sent directly to the frame without having to do a thing. CEIVAshare's traditional look is ideal for anyone desiring a timeless frame to showcase a lifetime of treasured memories.

* No PC or Internet required
* 6-button remote
* Perfect Photo Display (no stretching, cropping or squishing)
* Ability to share photos with family and friends quickly and easily

I think CEIVA Digital Photo Frames would make an excellent Mother's Day gift! CEIVA agrees and that's why they are running a their "gem of a photo contest". I noted this in my review and wanted to touch on it again, as the deadline to enter is TODAY (May 3rd)!

Beginning April 1, contestants are invited to enter CEIVA’S “Bedazzle Your Mom Photo Contest” by emailing that one “gem” photo they know would touch their Mom’s heart on Mother’s Day to www.ceiva.com/mom. One lucky winner will take away the Grand Prize of a limited edition silver-finished CEIVA Pro 80 - bedazzled in beautiful Swarovski Crystals- with a one year PicturePlan, PLUS $1000 in Airline tickets to hand deliver the special gift and surprise Mom! In addition to the Grand Prize offer, first place will receive a CEIVA Pro 80 Family Pack (three frames and three one-year PicturePlans), second place will receive a CEIVA Pro 80 Twin Pack (two frames and two one –year PicturePlans), and third place will receive one CEIVA Pro 80 and a one-year PicturePlan.

Buy It: For a limited time only in honor of Mother's Day, customers can take advantage of CEIVA's 'Bedazzle Your Mom with Photos' special offer connected photo frames. Complete with a free CEIVA 'Dazzle Crystal Kit', the CEIVA Pro 80 Starter Pack with a one-year PicturePlan is now priced at $147.99 and avaiable beginning March 15, 2010 at Ceiva.com. The CEIVAshare Starter Pack with a one-year PicturePlan is now priced at $127.99 for Mother's Day. To purchase, visit CEIVA.

WIN IT!!: One very lucky reader is going to win a CEIVAshare Twinpack with WiFi!(Each frame will include a one-year PicturePlan too!)

To enter, visit CEIVA and tell me something you learned.

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This giveaway will end May 17th and is open to the US Only!

**The products for this giveaway and review were provided at no cost by CEIVA. This was not a paid post and my honest opinions have been given. Others experiences and opinions may differ from my own.**