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Lundby Smaland Swedish Design Doll House Review & Holiday Gift Guide Pick!!!

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If you are someone like me who has always adored dolls and doll houses, you know that no matter how old you get, you seldom outgrow it.  Truth is, we just call ourselves collectors and it’s acceptable to indulge that side of us. A great thing about having kids is that we can actually play with their toys as well.  Sometimes we buy toys more for ourselves than for them.

I have to admit, I was not aware of the rich history that Lundby had in the doll house world.  It didn’t take long to find out, just a quick search on the internet and I found they have been at it since 1947 and they have a very large following of collectors who are restoring vintage Lundby doll houses and reveling in the newest Lundby Smaland Doll Houses and accessories.  The Smaland Doll’s House has been a favorite since the 1950s and was totally redesigned in 2011 with  all-new contemporary decor.

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I was thrilled to assemble our new Lundby Smaland Doll House.  It was very easy and when it was all together, we moved on to the furnishings and the lights!  The Smaland Doll’s House is prewired with Lundby’s unique 4.5 volt lighting system that allow you to decorate with all kinds of Lundby light fixtures.

The house is expandable and you can add an additional 2 rooms to the house, a summer or winter garden and white picket fence.  The house is so detailed and features full functional doors and widows, a balcony and colorful papered floors and walls.  My kids were amazed at the real working lights and  realistic furnishings.   The bathroom set even included the tumblers with little yellow toothbrushes, 2 rubber ducks, towels, shampoo and soap bottles.  The house, available furnishings, dolls, expansion sets and pets allow you to totally create the house of your dreams!!!  Dimensions: 30.3 x 10.2 x 15.4 inches. Scale 1:18. Please note: power supply, lights, furniture, accessories and dolls are not included. Appropriate for children ages 3 and over, with adult supervision.

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Mommy Ramblings is adding the Lundby Smaland Doll House to our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide!!!  It is sure to be a hit with children and adults alike just as it has been for well over 60 years!!!  Follow Lundby on Facebook and Instagram!

 

 

 


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ThinkFun, Laser Maze, Mind Bending Logic Game Review & Giveaway!!! #HolidayGiftGuide

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When I saw ThinkFun’s Laser Maze game I thought immediately of my husband!  My husband not only has his masters in mathematical sciences but he has demonstrated the properties of physics to students using lasers.  I know my other kids would love it too so it was a win win.  I was’nt wrong, he was so excited to see this game when it arrived.  He took it out to show the little guys how you take the cards to see where they want the laser beam to land and then how  you have to arrange the pieces and redirect the laser beam so that it goes to the intended spot.  The cards start at beginner and go up to expert and the game is meant to be played with one player but multiple players can easily collaborate on some of the more advanced cards.  This is an excellent classroom game as well.  Mommy Ramblings is adding ThinkFun’s Laser Maze to our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide!!!  You can purchase Laser Maze at Amazon.com.

 

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Metropolitan Museum of Art Store, Intelliglobe, Interactive World Globe Review!!! #HolidayGiftGuide

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My older kids love geography and it appears my youngest children are following in their footsteps.  The Intelliglobe, Interactive World Globe is the perfect gift this holiday season that’s educational, fun, interactive and way more than a passing fad or something that will be outgrown.  This intelligent globe has so many ways to interact and play it seems endless.

There were ways for my preschooler to play and my graduate school daughter who is getting her masters in urban planning was challenged as well.  It was so refreshing to see something that can truly grow with a child right up and into adulthood.  The trivia and find games were a favorite and my littlest guy loved finding states.  So many facts are available and the quality of the sound is superb.  The globe can be used with headphones and the Intellipen has a port that allows you to update the most relevant facts and information with ease.
 A 48 page World Discovery book is included and both the Intellipen and the book store neatly on and in the back of the globe base.  This globe is a great addition to any home or classroom.  Mommy Ramblings thinks the Intelliglobe is a great gift this holiday season that will delight and educate year after year.

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The Intelliglobe can be purchased at The Metropolitan Museum of Art Store along with many other great gifts this holiday season.  Mommy Ramblings is adding The Intelliglobe to our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide.  

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Teach young minds about their world with this interactive globe designed with advanced digital technology. Educational and entertaining, the globe’s Intellipen allows the user to partake in trivia and multiple choice challenges, plus you’ll learn thousands of facts on landmarks from around the world, flags, foods, animals, explorers, and much more.

Ages 5 and older (recommended for ages 7–10). Includes 18 touch & control features, 7 compare features, 6 find games, a trivia challenge, a multiple choice challenge, audio in 4 Languages (English, French, Spanish & German), a 1 GB wireless talking reader, which features USB updatable, downloadable information capability, a clear sound speaker and a headphone port, a wireless Intellipen, and a 48 page world discovery book, which is compatible with the Intellipen. Pen uses 2 AA batteries (included). Globe: 18 1/2”H x 16”W x 12”D.


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Lost And Found DVD-A Magical Tale of Friendship Giveaway For 3 Winners!!! #HolidayGiftGuide

BASED ON THE BEST-SELLING BOOK FROM CELEBRATED AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR OLIVER JEFFERS COMES A MAGICAL TALE OF FRIENDSHIP AND ADVENTURE, WINNER OF MORE THAN 60 INTERNATIONAL AWARDS!

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Families will embark on an imagination-inspiring journey alongside a pair of unlikely companions when LOST AND FOUND, the deeply-heartwarming and critically-acclaimed animated film, arrived in the U.S. for the first time ever on DVD (SRP $9.98) and Digital platforms on October 15, 2013 from Entertainment One and is available now to place on every child’s Holiday Gift List!  A Winner of more than 60 international awards, as well as a coveted Parents Choice Gold Award, LOST AND FOUND will also air as a holiday special on Nick Jr.®

Based on the internationally best-selling children’s book by award-winning author, Oliver Jeffers, whose newest book has just captured the #1 spot on the New York Times Best Sellers list, the standout production was adapted and directed by Philip Hunt and features endearing narration by Academy Award®-winner Jim Broadbent (Harry Potter, Gangs of New York, Moulin Rouge), stunning CGI animation from Studio AKA, and a charming musical score by esteemed composer Max Richter (Shutter Island).  LOST AND FOUND brilliantly transports viewers from the 2D pages of the storybook to a rich and immersive world that will have both young and old alike mesmerized and brought to tears.  With more than five dozen international awards under its cap, the remarkable film is sure to find its way into audiences’ hearts with its universal and timeless message of the true value of friendship.

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Originally inspired by the real-life story of a little boy in Belfast, Ireland, who somehow managed to sneak a penguin out of the zoo during a class trip and all the way home to his bathtub before anyone noticed, LOST AND FOUND tells the unforgettable story of a little boy who one day finds a penguin on his doorstep.  Assuming that the unexpected visitor must have lost his way, the thoughtful and determined boy takes up the noble task of bringing the penguin back home – even if it means rowing all the way to the South Pole! But when the pair finally arrive at their destination, the boy soon discovers that maybe the penguin wasn’t really lost after all.  Maybe he was just lonely… And maybe he wasn’t the only one.

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Gentle and uplifting in equal measure, LOST AND FOUND provides families with a welcome alternative t0 today’s more frenetic on-screen entertainment options for kids. In addition to the movie, the DVD contains a special “Making of” featurette, showcasing interviews with Jeffers, as well as key members of the production and creative teams. The segment offers viewers a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the various elements that seamlessly come together to bring this dynamic film to memorable life.

Lost and Found should serve as an example to all children’s filmmakers

that kids don’t need a fast-paced cartoon or disrespectful characters to become engaged in a story. The pace of the 30-minute production is perfect,

as is everything else about it.”

— Parents Choice (Gold Award Winner)

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DreamWorks Holiday Collection DVD Boxed Set (Shrek, Kung Fu Panda, Madagascar, Dragons) Giveaway!!!

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Join some of your family’s favorite characters, Shrek, Po, Toothless and the rest of the DreamWorks gang, in four timeless holiday specials, available for the first-time in one DVD box set!

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Available for the FIRST-TIME this limited edition collection features four holiday favorites in one DVD gift set for just $19.98. The glittering box set includes Shrek The HallsMerry MadagascarKung Fu Panda Holiday and Dragons Holiday: Gift of the Night Fury as well as bonus features including games, music videos and more!

Start a new holiday tradition!  Bring the family together in front of the fire and get cozy —The DreamWorks Holiday Collection provides hours of entertainment for all ages.

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The Original Christmas Classics DVD Boxed Set Giveaway!!!

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Did you look forward to watching Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman and Santa Claus is Coming to Town during the Christmas season when you were a child?  If you are anything like me, you sure did!  Those have to be some of the greatest Christmas Classics around and I remember introducing my older kids to them and now sharing them with my younger two is so special.  You can get all of those and 4 additional holiday favorites in a DVD boxed set! So come on, start the season off right with a Christmas themed movie night!!!

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Includes 7 Holiday Favorites:

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Who has a nose for Christmas? Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer! Just in time for the holidays, here comes Rudolph in the most beloved special of all time! Packed with a sleigh full of memorable songs and unforgettable characters, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer lights up the hearts of young and old alike.

Santa Claus is Comin to Town
Where does Santas suit come from? Why does he slide down the chimney? Why does he live at the North Pole? The answers to all these questions and the origins of our favorite holiday traditions are revealed in this delightful classic about Kris Kringle, the world s most famous gift giver.

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Look at Frosty Go! Whats become a bigger holiday tradition than building a snowman? Watching the original Christmas classic, Frosty the Snowman! Grab your scarf, bundle up, and get ready for the incredible adventure of a magical snowman who has enough personality to win over the whole family. You can t go wrong with Frosty!

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Mr. Magoos Christmas Carol
Bah Humbug, Mr. Magoo! In this first-ever animated holiday TV special, the bumbling and loveable Mr. Magoo is Ebeneezer Scrooge in a hilarious and heartwarming musical retelling of Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol.

The Little Drummer Boy
This story has touched the hearts of families everywhere. In this holiday classic, the true spirit of Christmas is revealed when a lonely orphan stumbles upon the birth of the baby Jesus and affirms what the holidays are really about giving and love. Featuring a beautiful soundtrack by the Vienna Boys Choir, this timeless tale of generosity makes the perfect addition to your holiday collection.

Cricket on the Hearth
A delightful, animated musical version of Charles Dickens classic tale, Cricket on the Hearth, tells the story of a poor toymaker and his daughter whom a helpful Cricket named Crocket befriends on Christmas morning. When tragedy strikes the family, it s Crocket who comes to the rescue and restores peace and happiness.

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Why We Chose A Vigo Shower Panel for our Master Bath Shower!!! #CurbAppeal

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The words shower panel still make some think of some sort of fiberglass panel used as a shower surround, but a shower panel is quite different.  A shower panel is actually a system of  a shower head and jets that is mounted in an enclosed shower.  The panels vary in amount of features they offer and there is a wide variety of options.  Vigo has a great selection of shower panels and I will admit it was hard to choose and that’s where their great customer service came into play.  I was directed to the newest models and was able to choose the perfect shower panel that had all the features we were looking for.

You probably remember the frameless shower doors we chose from Vigo Industries.  We went with a shower panel from Vigo Industries as well.  We chose a massaging shower panel with rain shower head and spray.

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The shower panel system is made of solid stainless steel which is designed to be lightweight, durable and corrosion resistant.  It perfectly matches the stainless steel trim of the coordinating shower doors.  An invigorating shower is what you get with six fully adjustable body spray massage jets.  The rain shower head and hand shower will ensure you are squeaky clean from head to toe.

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The massage jets are made of solid brass . Hot and cold integrated thermostatic valve control will ensure the perfect temperature and three individual volume controls allow you to regulate each function independently as well as the ability to use the shower head and the hand shower simultaneously.  Unit is pre plumbed for easy installation with stainless steel supply hoses and reinforced pipes on back.  Best of all it’s covered with a limited lifetime warranty.

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I cannot wait to show you the shower come together step by step so stay tuned to our curb appeal series as we are getting close to that point.  So what do you think?  Do you have a shower panel?  Have you thought about getting one?  Let me know your thoughts.  If you love this you can see all the Vigo Industries Shower Panels on their website as well as follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest to get the latest updates.


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Transformers Prime: Season Three– Beast Hunters Blu-Ray Available December 3rd & Giveaway!!!

THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, BRING HOME THE PERFECT GIFT

FOR THE ULTIMATE TRANSFORMERS PRIME FAN

AND COMPLETE THEIR HOME ENTERTAINMENT COLLECTION!

TRANSFORMERS PRIME: SEASON THREE – BEAST HUNTERS

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Third and Final Season of Emmy® Award-Winning Series of TRANSFORMERS PRIME

Debuts on Breathtaking 2-Disc Blu-ray Collection and Deluxe 2-DVD Set 

SPECTACULAR FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT LANDS IN STORES EVERYWHERE

ON DECEMBER 3, 2013 FROM SHOUT! FACTORY

The perfect gift for families, kids and fans of TRANSFORMERS PRIME arrives in stores everywhere just in time for this holiday season! On December 3, 2013, the highly anticipated TRANSFORMERS PRIMESEASON THREE – BEASTHUNTERS, the complete third and final season of Hasbro Studios’ Emmy® Award-winning series, debuts on a special 2-Disc Blu-ray™ collection and a collectible 2-DVD set from Shout! Factory, in collaboration with Hasbro Studios. Preorder on Amazon.com!!!

TRANSFORMERS PRIMESEASON THREE – BEAST HUNTERS contains all 13 exciting episodes in perfect high-definition picture and purest digital sound available.  Special bonus content highlights include TRANSFORMERS PRIME panel from San Diego Comic-Con 2013 and more!  Brimming with captivating storyline packed with unforgettable characters and visually stunning CG animation, Season Three delivers entertaining adventures that the whole family will enjoy!

Viewers will see OPTIMUS PRIME and his team face their greatest challenge yet in a new foe dedicated to the destruction of the AUTOBOTS — and potentially, planet Earth. This is an essential collection for every fan, collectors and entire family to complete their TRANSFORMERS PRIME home entertainment library. The 2-Disc Blu-ray collection is priced to own at $24.97. The deluxe 2-DVD set is sold separately and has a suggested retail price of $19.93.

Synopsis

The epic battle with DECEPTICONS rages on as OPTIMUS PRIME leads his team of AUTOBOTS and three teenagers – Miko, Jack and Raf in a mission to defend earth and one day restore his home planet of CYBERTRON.  But DECEPTICONS’ power to reign over earth has never been greater. MEGATRON and his DECEPTICONS have destroyed AUTOBOTS’ base, scattering OPTIMUS PRIME and his heroic team to the wind and leaving them out of communication with one another.

Meanwhile, SHOCKWAVE has come to the side of his commander, bringing with him the newest DECEPTICON weapon, a brand new faction that could turn the tide of the war in MEGATRON’s favor.  Can the AUTOBOTS reunite in time to defeat MEGATRON and the DECEPTICONS once and for all? Or does this new weapon mean the end for the AUTOBOTS…and Earth? Find out in the final excitingseason of the Emmy® Award-winning series TRANSFORMERS PRIME – BEAST HUNTERS!

Peter Cullen, Frank Welker, Josh Keaton, Jeffrey Combs, Kevin Michael Richardson, Will Friedle Sumalee Montano, Ernie Hudson, Gina Torres, John Noble, George Takei, Markie Post, and Steve Blum lend their voices to this hit series produced by Hasbro Studios.TRANSFORMERS PRIME BEAST HUNTERS is executive produced by Duane Capizzi, Jeff Kline, Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci.

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Special Bonus Content:

TRANSFORMERS PRIME Panel at San Diego Comic-Con International 2013

Audio Commentary

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2-Disc Blu-ray™ collection and 2-DVD set

Street Date: December 3, 2013

Rating: TV-Y7-FV 

 

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JFK: A New Word Order Commemorative Documentary Series Blu-Ray Combo Pack Giveaway!!!

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COMMEMORATE THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEATH OF JFK WITH AN ALL NEW BLU-RAY + DVD COMBO DOCUMENTARY

Minneapolis, MN June 28, 2013 – To commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the assassination of former president John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Mill Creek Entertainment is releasing an exclusive, historical documentary – JFK: A New World Order.  This brand new eight – part commemorative documentary series, which also contains over three hours of bonus content, is available as a BD+DVD combo for $14.98 MSRP.

Insightful and comprehensive, this documentary series is an in-depth chronicle of John F. Kennedy’s life from barely surviving birth to the years leading up to his decision to enter politics to the tragic events in Dallas on November 22, 1963 to the legacy he created.  Journey through the pivotal moments that created one of America s most beloved, influential and controversial figures through interviews with historians and archival footage that commemorate the man and the myth that is John F. Kennedy.

“This documentary was created to honor John F. Kennedy, his life and legacy.  We recognize that their was a void in available content about JFK’s entire life, and are proud to release one of the most in depth-documentaries available about our 35th president,” says Jeff Hayne, Vice President Content Acquisitions for Mill Creek Entertainment.

PRODUCT DETAILS

JFK – A NEW WORLD ORDER – Commemorative Documentary Series – Blu-ray/DVD Combo or DVD Edition

 Over Six Hours Of The Myth And Memory of JFK The Man Who Captivated A Nation!

Fifty years after his death, President John F. Kennedy’s life and legacy continues to capture the hearts and minds of an entire nation.  Experience the history all over again as a new generation of Americans is introduced to the compelling story of this unforgettable leader, and the political dynasty that he left behind.  Insightful and concise, this eight – part documentary series covers the life of JFK, from his perilous birth to his dramatic assassination in 1963.

 Technical Information:

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Running Time: 3 Hours, 35 Minutes

Aspect Ratio: 1080p 1.85:1 Widescreen

Language: English

Sound: Dolby Digital 2.0

DVD

Running Time: 3 Hours, 35 Minutes

Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Widescreen

Language: English

Sound: Dolby Digital 2.0

 

CONTENTS:

Program 1: Early Years

John F. Kennedy’s life through his election as the 35th President of the United States.

Program 2: For All to See

The 1960 Presidential election and the many obstacles, including familial and religious, that Kennedy needed to overcome to win the United States Presidency.

Program 3: New Frontiers

The beginnings of John F. Kennedy’s presidency.

Program 4: Doomsday Averted

The Bay of Pigs and The Cuban Missile Crisis, to his proudest achievements, the Limited Nuclear Test Ban Treaty.

Program 5: A Wall of Words

The origins of Soviet-American tensions in the divided city of Berlin from the final days of World War II up through the time of John F. Kennedy’s Presidency.

Program 6: War Within & Without Part 1
Civil Rights, from his record as a senator up though the transformation near the end of his life that would help inspire the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Program 7: War Within & Without Part 2

The events in Southeast Asia that eventually led to America’s war in Vietnam.

Program 8: Camelot And Beyond

His health and private life, marriage and family, the myth of Camelot, and finally, his assassination and legacy.

BONUS FEATURES:

  1. Kennedy vs. Nixon Debate
  2. Assassination of President John F. Kennedy
  3. Funeral Service of President John F. Kennedy

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View, Share, Create, Buy, Sell Instagram Photos With Ink361!!! $50 Ink361 Gift Code Giveaway!!! #HolidayGiftGuide

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Ink361 is an Instagram web interface that  lets you access and interact with the Instagram photo-sharing network via the web. People use Ink361 to share their own photos, to discover new photos and photographers, and to explore the world one photo at a time in real-time.

The very best thing Ink361 offers is that you can view Instagram photos in full size and communicate with your friends conveniently with a large keyboard. This makes photo sharing more fun because the pictures can be of your friends, family, or perfect strangers, and taken in places you can easily explore now. Excited? Give it a try and see where this link takes you.

I recently took a tour of INK361 and found that you can upload your photos on any platform and open a store on INK361 where people can choose to buy your photos as prints, canvas, phone cases, tablet cases, framed prints, metal prints and more.  This is great if you like to share great shots you have taken and have a platform to make a little money selling them. Of course you can make and buy all the same products with your own image or perhaps browse at some of the other available photos that other photographers have shared.  There are options to let others know you have a store on INK361 and promote your new store via email, your blog, Facebook and Twitter.  I uploaded some of my favorite shots and made a nice case for my iPhone and a metal print.  The only thing thing I would like to see are editing options when you are creating because I did not see any that allowed you to rotate, zoom in or out , lighten, darken etc.  That was a bit frustrating and if they were on the site they were not very user friendly so that is a suggestion that I would make.

INK361 is a great place to get a custom gift with either your photos or any of the others available on the site.  Phone cases, Tablet Cases, Prints, Canvas and more make great holiday gifts.  Mommy Ramblings is adding INK361 to our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide.

What can you do with Ink361?

View Instagrams

Use ink361 to view your Instagrams in different ways. The grid viewer is a fantastic, fun, and easy way to discover photos in small, medium or full size.

Make new friends

Explore your friend’s followers and following, and make new friends. This tool is great to quickly see who follows who, and if people follow each other. This view also allows you to see the last five photos somebody has posted and like them, so you can earmark users to follow.

Discover the world in real-time

With the Ink361 map viewer you have the world in your hand. The map viewer is great because it allows you to see what is happening at every corner of the world in real-time. We encourage you to explore the world and see some of the amazing captures going up every minute.

Create albums

Hashtags are a great way to organize your photos. The ink361 #album feature allows you to easily create # albums and share a complete photo album with your friends and family across all of your social networks.

Share with friends

It is so much more fun to share your photos and discoveries with the world around you. Ink361 allows you to share any Instagram via your favorite social networks. Become the first to share the news!

Get inspired

Ink361 is a fantastic place to get inspired by photography. Ink361 is also a great tool to learn from other users how to better your photography skills and take interesting pictures. Follow @Ink361 on Instagram and make sure you receive our Daily Discovery and our Photo Challenge posts.

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