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Friday, February 20

Bending The Rules with the HP X360

Hey guys! I'm really loving sharing these behind-the-scenes posts lately about how I manage to mix work/blogging effectively with regular life, with so many kiddos and so much going on. It's been great to answer so many of your frequently asked questions and share some of my favorite work tools at the same time, and today I'm teaming up with HP to share the Pavilion x360, and their partnership with Meghan Trainor with you!!
Since I've had the x360 I've used little else for work(and play), since the versatility of its 4 different modes has actually eliminated my need to drag 3 or more devices around with me. I love it so much!

In these photos you can see me using it in Laptop mode (mostly for lots of emailing and creating posts), Tent mode (great for skype calls or movies), Stand mode (which I especially love when I'm using recipes in the kitchen), and last but not least as a Tablet!! When you're using it as a tablet it obviously has a pop-up keyboard, but what I was most taken by is that that goes the other way in that it remains a touch-screen even in laptop mode which cuts so many corners while I'm working and saves me so much time!
As you can see from some of the photos, the weather here has been getting warmer off and on and we've been spending a lot of afternoons out in the sunshine! I've loved spreading out a blanket while the kids play on the swings and I can get comfy with my x360 in any position. We also use it for snuggly spontanious movie nights in any room of the house, and skype calls are so much more fun on the large screen.
I gotta tell you it's so empowering to have such an amazing device also be so completely versatile. So to celebrate the 4 different modes, I thought it'd be fun to share the 4 places that I'm really  looking forward to traveling to someday!
#1: Edinburgh, Scotland | I could probably get away with leaving out which part since I think I could probably see a lot inone visit, but Martin talks so highly of Edinburge and went to school at Sterling University, and he has so many beautiful photos and stories from all over it. I'd love to visit with the family one day!

#2: Venice, Italy | I'd really love to visit Rome and Florence as well, also Milan and Verona, but I think Italy is at the very top of my list and has been for some time! It just looks so dreamy and romantic, even if it is kinda smelly in certain places as some people have said. hahaha

#3: Barcelona, Spain | I'm not sure why it came about, but Martin and I have wanted to go to Barcelona together for a long time! It just looks like such a vibrant and amazing place for adventure and fun. I think it'd be fun to go with a big group as well!

#4: The Island of Bora Bora | I mean, I really don't have to write in why we want to go there do I? haha I just think that looks like the ultimate relaxing get-away right with how fast and full life has been lately. Sigh:)

Well that might seem like an funny list, but I'd love to hear if you live any of those places? If you've ever been? If any of them are on your list too? Or even just any other particular place that you want to visit and why? :):)
Anyway's thank you so much for reading! Actually to change topics really quick, I wanted to share that HP is going 'on tour' with Megan Trainor on her #thatbasstour and is documenting it with the help of fans! I think that's such a neat idea, and I'm a huge supporter of Megan and all the success she's having with her message. You can follow along behind-the-scenes on the All About That Tour look at key elements like choreography and hair and makeup, or there's the Fan Generated Documentary that HP is putting together with collected youtubers, viners, instagrammers, etc of each tour stop, so definitely go check that out!

Thank you guys so much for reading, and if you have any questions about my work or productivity-anything along those lines, feel free to ask anything you want:)
Take care today,
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19 comments:

  1. Those spots are on my to go list :D But I would trade Bora Bora for French Polinesia :) And I hope someday to be really there! I like that HP, i've been always a fan of that brand. I've bought mine when I started my degree and it lasted till my master degree and it's still working! They are good :)

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  2. I'm looking to purchase a new computer. This one looks very unique.
    http://www.getchaglowon.com

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  3. Paris is on my bucket list. The HP 360 sounds great! I'm sure you've already mentioned it, but what is the screen size, what kind of battery life are you getting and how well does the screen work out in the sun; i.e. reflection. Thanks!

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  4. Such a great post. You are a super mom. :)

    - Summer Ann
    Simply Summer Ann Blog

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  5. I absolutely love your pics and style :)

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  6. I've been to both Edinburgh and Venice. Both amazing cities. I've never been to Barcelona but it's on the hit list! We're lucky in Europe to have so many great cities a short plane ride away. You should definitely add Ireland to the list though. The kiddos would love it!

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  7. How do you get it all done? You balance family and blogging pretty successfully, and I could use some tips. :)

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  8. Hi Emily, Edinburgh, Barcelona and Italy are on my bucket list, too. I plan to go to Scotland this summer for about two weeks. Maybe I can also go to Barcelona in autumn. I`m will definitely send you a postcard from there. I hope you received the one from London last year.
    Still love your blog, keep going! Big hug from Munich. Nina

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  9. ok! seriously what does a typical work day look like for you? I really want to know how you balance it all? You look fabulous and have those cute kids and get work done! I just want to know your best tips I could really use them. :)

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  10. I went to Barcelona when I was on a missions trip to Spain and it is amazing! I hope you get to travel there one day! :)

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  11. my family are off to bora bora for my uncles 50th in April, and I am so jealous. It looks idyllic I can see why you want to go!

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  12. Oooh, I live in Edinburgh - highly recommend it :) Bora Bora is also on my list - one day!!

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  13. This is the second time I have seen this laptop posted about in recent weeks. I went to visit it tonight in person and I think it's what I need. My computer is just so far past its best.

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  14. You are amazing! I can't imagine doing all that you do with all of your little ones.

    I actually studied over a summer during college in Italy - I was in Rome for a few weeks and Florence for one month. I traveled to a lot of places including Venice - and I can tell you that it is MAGNIFICENT! Definitely go! :) I was there in the early summer (June) and I personally didn't notice any smell... ha! Italy itself is liking being in a different world and Venice even more-so. If I could go anywhere in the world I would go back to Venice (Italy) in a heartbeat. I hope you get to go one day :)

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  15. You must add Greece! Great list : )
    I enjoyed reading about your family and style of living, Emily. You're an absolute sweetheart and hope to cross paths one day!
    Take care and congrats on #5! I'm due this summer with #2 : )

    Very best,
    Amy

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  16. You must add Greece! Great list : )
    I enjoyed reading about your family and style of living, Emily. You're an absolute sweetheart and hope to cross paths one day!
    Take care and congrats on #5! I'm due this summer with #2 : )

    Very best,
    Amy

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  17. Hi, Emily! I've been to Venice, Barcelona, and Edinburgh, but Bora Bora is on my travel bucket list, too! I can't wait to go. I lived in Italy for seven years, so feel free to ask me any questions when you are planning your trip there! I know you are going to love it so much! Love your blog. :) Thank you for the daily inspiration, always. XO, Becca www.thepersephoneperspective.com

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  18. Hi Emily, I would say without doubt if you can visit Rome, I went there with my partner when I was 6 months pregnant and fell in love (again) :) Such a stunning place full of history, beautiful streets, cafes, pasta, wine and so so romantic, We went again 2 years ago and I wasn't sure it would be as good as the last time, well it was..even better. I guess it depends what you are looking for, we are very simple people who love to enjoy history, strolling hand in hand, some shopping, then relaxing in the evening outside a cafe with a vino in one hand and pizza in the other:) it is just perfect!! The only thing I will say is the drivers/traffic are crazy:) haha!!! Anyways I had to add my say esp when it comes to Romexxxx Hugs from Irelandxx

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