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Lake Living Can Be A Headache With Dropped Calls + Save With Verizon!

By: Amanda88 Comments

This is a sponsored post and I was compensated for my work.

I remember a few years ago my husband was offered a promotion with his company when my oldest son was just a few months old. Though terrifying to me (I’d never lived more than 15 min. from my family) off we went. Our first destination was a sleepy college town in northern Ohio outside of Mansfield. It was so different from what I used to (even Ohio has big cities) but I was able to call my family as often as I needed for advice about my then six-month-old. We had an occasional dropped call, nothing too annoying but sometimes you don’t get so lucky!

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A year later and my husband got the call that we were moving (again) to Mishawaka, Indiana (South Bend). I’m not sure what it was with us going to college towns but off we went to the home of Notre Dame. Now, I was freaked because I’d never lived in a different state than my family and living in Ashland was only about two hours away. A perfectly manageable day trip back home that we often took for holidays and special occasions. South Bend was about five hours away from Dayton and (almost) in a different time zone but we decided it was a great opportunity and if we were going to explore we’d do it while our son was young.

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Fast forward to my husband finding a perfect newly built house we could afford on a LAKE! What? It was beautiful and quiet (except for the train) and a great experience to have, except for all the dropped calls to my family over the two years we lived there. It was beyond annoying. I was pregnant with our daughter when we first moved to the lake and excited to talk to my mom and sister about anything and everything baby. Imagine my surprise when I had to find just the right spot in the house and when I did it often changed the next day or week. Frustrating. All of the trees did not make for good cell phone reception. It would have been great to know Verizon is #1 cell service provider for speed, data, reliability, and overall network performance in the U.S. according to an independent third-party tester.

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About Amanda

I am a forty-something homeschooling momma to three fearless kids ages 15, 13, & 9. We call Ohio home and love exploring our state and all things sports.
Email joyskidsdidit@gmail.com to connect.

Comments

  1. amanda whitley says

    June 30, 2016 at 5:32 pm

    i would get the samsung galaxy s6 since i have an iphone and hate it and my husband has a galaxy and loves it

    Reply
  2. Nikki kustin says

    June 30, 2016 at 11:48 am

    Way too awesome I would choose Apple iPhone 6s

    Reply
  3. Karen Propes says

    June 30, 2016 at 6:50 am

    Still like the Samsung Note 5 upgrade, sounds like a great price and I would get a new model!

    Reply
  4. Rhonda says

    June 28, 2016 at 9:47 am

    I would choose the Galaxy S6 because it seems to have a good camera

    Reply
  5. Katie H says

    June 27, 2016 at 11:26 pm

    I would chose the apple iphone 6s because my 5s is about on its last life, but cannot afford a new one. My son could use my current one as a way to watch his videos until it dies like the last one did.

    Reply
  6. Marissa M says

    June 27, 2016 at 9:54 pm

    I would choose the iPhone 6S!

    Reply
  7. Michelle Bartley says

    June 27, 2016 at 4:28 pm

    I’d choose The Samsung Galaxy Note 5! Love it!

    Reply
  8. Kim Cowgar says

    June 26, 2016 at 8:00 pm

    This deal appeals to me: Get a free Samsung 50’’ Smart TV when you buy two select Samsung smartphones. I’d have to buy 2 phones anyway (myself and my son) so the free 50″ tv would be a very big amazing bonus!

    Reply
  9. Kim Cowgar says

    June 26, 2016 at 7:56 pm

    I’d choose the iPhone® 6s Plus 64gb in space grey. I’ve always had galaxy’s (and love them) but I’d also like to see what the iPhone has to offer.

    Reply
  10. bill norris says

    June 23, 2016 at 3:04 pm

    I’d go basic and get a flip phone

    Reply
  11. Katy says

    June 20, 2016 at 3:00 pm

    I like Verizon’s current deal to buy the iPhone 6s 16 GB you love and get one free when you add a second line when you switch to Verizon. My husband and I have been looking to switch plans, and getting a new current iPhone for free is a huge incentive.

    Reply
  12. Katy says

    June 20, 2016 at 2:57 pm

    I’d choose the Apple iPhone® 6s in space gray. I currently have an iPhone 5s and love it, but I’d love to upgrade it to have the new touch features the newest model has.

    Reply
  13. Chelsea M says

    June 19, 2016 at 1:13 pm

    I would use the $100 towards the Samsung Galaxy Note5 32GB in Black Sapphire since I’ve been wanting a phone that had more space.

    Reply
  14. Miranda Ward says

    June 16, 2016 at 1:53 pm

    The Galaxy S7 is what I would choose!

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    Reply
  15. aeott26 says

    June 16, 2016 at 1:47 pm

    I would love the newest iphone

    Reply
  16. Dandi D says

    June 16, 2016 at 6:44 am

    I would choose the Samsung Galaxy S6 because I’ve heard some great things about it.

    Reply
  17. Jill H says

    June 16, 2016 at 6:20 am

    I would choose the Apple ipad Pro so I can update my current ipad 2.

    Reply
  18. Nicole Lancaster says

    June 15, 2016 at 9:49 pm

    I would choose the Apple® iPhone® 6 16GB in Silver. I love Apple iPhones.

    Reply
  19. Jay French says

    June 15, 2016 at 12:14 am

    I’d go for the iphone 6s with 128GB. My family all has this phone with less memory, but I’d like to back up my zune.

    Reply
  20. katherine luckette says

    June 14, 2016 at 7:31 pm

    tysm nice giveaway

    Reply
  21. laura g says

    June 13, 2016 at 1:30 pm

    I would choose Samsung Galaxy S®6 32GB in Black Sapphire with the coupon. I prefer my Galaxy to every other phone I have ever had.

    Reply
  22. heather says

    June 12, 2016 at 10:18 pm

    I so want the Iphone 6s so I would pick that one if I won this one.

    Reply
  23. Julie Waldron says

    June 12, 2016 at 9:21 am

    Get $300 off an iPad w/purchase appeals to me because I would like to get my husband an iPad.

    Reply
  24. Julie Waldron says

    June 12, 2016 at 9:15 am

    I would choose the Apple® iPhone® 6s Plus 16GB in Silver because I like apple products.

    Reply
  25. Lauren h says

    June 11, 2016 at 12:36 pm

    iphone

    Reply
  26. jeanettesheets says

    June 11, 2016 at 1:03 am

    http://www.verizonwireless.com/smartphones/apple-iphone-6s-plus/

    Reply
  27. Jeanna Massman says

    June 10, 2016 at 6:57 pm

    I would choose the Apple IPhone 6s in space gray.

    Reply
  28. michelle elizondo says

    June 10, 2016 at 8:57 am

    apple 6s

    Reply
  29. Lisa Aliperti says

    June 8, 2016 at 11:02 am

    If I ever destroyed my current phone, the Iphone 5s replacement is a good deal.

    Reply
  30. Lisa Aliperti says

    June 8, 2016 at 11:01 am

    I would choose the Apple Iphone 6s because I’m totally an Apple gal.

    Reply
  31. Christine M says

    June 7, 2016 at 11:54 pm

    I would get the iphone in gold to replace my samsung in gold because it takes much better pictures! Hubby has one and his pics are waaayy better than mine.

    Reply
  32. Jerry Marquardt says

    June 7, 2016 at 7:09 pm

    I like the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge because of the nice and affordable #33 per month price.

    Reply
  33. Brigitte B says

    June 7, 2016 at 8:52 am

    I would chose the Apple iPhone 6 16GB in Silver. I really need to upgrade to a smart phone and stop using the minute phone I currently own.

    Reply
  34. Tracey L says

    June 6, 2016 at 6:57 am

    Samsung Galaxy 7!

    Reply
  35. Elicia P says

    June 6, 2016 at 2:13 am

    The fitness watch. I really want to get a device that will help with my fitness goals once my Rainbow comes..

    Reply
  36. Dan Rooney says

    June 5, 2016 at 6:59 am

    Would 100% get another Samsung, maybe and S7

    Reply
  37. Karen Propes says

    June 4, 2016 at 11:30 pm

    I would choose the Samsung Galaxy Note5 32GB in Black Sapphire. I have the Note 3 and love it, be great to upgrade and get all the new features.

    Reply
  38. Ashley Chassereau Parks says

    June 4, 2016 at 10:03 pm

    I would choose the Apple® iPhone® 6 16GB in Silver. I don’t know much about phones … I honestly pick them based on the camera feature, smaller size, and its appearance.

    Reply
  39. MelissaO says

    June 4, 2016 at 7:50 pm

    The new Samsung Galaxy.

    Reply
  40. Amanda G. says

    June 4, 2016 at 11:39 am

    The Samsung Galaxy S7 is my dream phone, so I’d love to use the gift card on that.

    Reply
  41. Nicole Carter says

    June 4, 2016 at 10:42 am

    Wow, I really like the deal for Get a free Samsung 50’’ Smart TV
    when you buy two select Samsung smartphones because who wouldn’t want a new TV and having two phones is a great alternative for me who tends to break them!

    Reply
  42. Nicole Carter says

    June 4, 2016 at 10:39 am

    I might choose the iPhone® 6s Plus in Silver.

    Reply
  43. joe gersch says

    June 4, 2016 at 4:53 am

    i would choose the Samsung
    Galaxy S®6 for the nice designe

    Reply
    • Sara schwab says

      June 4, 2016 at 8:39 pm

      I would choose Samsung edge 7 and the best deal is Samsung edge 7

      Reply
  44. Darla peduzzi says

    June 4, 2016 at 12:26 am

    I would choose the iPhone 6s 16GB. My iPhone is an older model.

    Reply
  45. desiree says

    June 3, 2016 at 11:14 pm

    it would have to be the speaker so i coulduse it out side when i amout there

    Reply
  46. desiree says

    June 3, 2016 at 11:11 pm

    i have the smaet phone and what i use it for the charger and cord i need new chargers

    Reply
  47. Katie K says

    June 3, 2016 at 7:00 pm

    I’d get the iphone 6plus!

    Reply
  48. deanna says

    June 3, 2016 at 6:30 pm

    I want the
    Apple® iPhone® 6s 16GB in Space Gray. I love iPhones.
    deanna recently posted..ALISON’S HIP HOP HOORAY PARTYMy Profile

    Reply
  49. jennifer peters says

    June 3, 2016 at 6:48 am

    I like the buy 2 get a free Samsung 50″ tv. We need a new tv badly. And that is a good size

    Reply
  50. Katrina Angele says

    June 3, 2016 at 3:00 am

    I would get the
    Samsung Galaxy Note5 32GB in Black Sapphire because of the huge screen and sleek look.

    Reply
  51. Heidi Spittler says

    June 2, 2016 at 3:23 pm

    I would choose the iPhone 6s if I were to win!

    Reply
  52. Jessica Joy says

    June 2, 2016 at 1:58 am

    Jessica Joy

    Reply
  53. K. Finn says

    June 2, 2016 at 12:52 am

    I like the deal of Buy 2 Samsung Galaxy S7s and get a free 50″ Samsung Television. That sounds like a pretty sweet deal to me, and especially because I am excited that they brought back the water resistance on the S7.

    Reply
  54. K. Finn says

    June 2, 2016 at 12:31 am

    I’d choose the Samsung Galaxy S6, because I like that you can have split screens and have two apps open at once (if the particular apps allow it). I think that’s a great feature for sports fans like me.

    Reply
  55. Sarh S says

    June 1, 2016 at 11:59 pm

    I’d like the Galaxy S6 even though I just bought the Samsung Express Prime.

    Reply
  56. jennifer peters says

    June 1, 2016 at 5:17 pm

    I would choose the Galaxy S7 edge. I am sick of not having an android

    Reply
  57. abdullah said says

    June 1, 2016 at 12:57 pm

    i am in 😛

    Reply
  58. Crystal Rose says

    June 1, 2016 at 10:24 am

    I’d choose the Apple® iPhone® 6s 16GB in Space Gray. I’ve always wanted an iphone.

    Reply
  59. eric k says

    May 31, 2016 at 7:15 pm

    it would have to be a droid

    Reply
  60. amber kolb says

    May 31, 2016 at 6:03 pm

    The Galaxy S6!! I’ve been eyeing it up for awhile now. Thank you for the giveaway!

    Reply
  61. Alicia C says

    May 30, 2016 at 9:48 pm

    Samsung galaxy s7 edge. I am a fan of Android products, and it’s just about time to retire my s4!

    Reply
  62. Billy Lilley says

    May 30, 2016 at 8:32 pm

    I would get the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. That phone looks amazing.

    Reply
  63. Cheryl Everitt says

    May 30, 2016 at 12:59 pm

    I would get the Samsung
    Galaxy Note5. It has eveything I need +

    Reply
  64. Christina B. says

    May 29, 2016 at 10:39 pm

    I already have Verizon but I still use the old Flip Phone model 🙂 I would get myself an I Phone 6s in the Space Grey and give my flip phone to my mother because she refuses to use a smart phone at all 🙂

    Reply
  65. Lauren says

    May 29, 2016 at 4:53 pm

    I would choose the iPhone 6s.

    Reply
  66. Diana C says

    May 29, 2016 at 9:27 am

    I would love to have a Galaxy phone again. I had one a while back and really loved it. Thanks!

    Diana C

    Reply
  67. Denise S. says

    May 29, 2016 at 5:49 am

    New iPad mini.

    Reply
  68. Lisa Coomer Queen says

    May 28, 2016 at 11:26 pm

    I would buy the Apple iPhone 6 plus. I’ve never had a smart phone. And this one looks awesome!

    Reply
  69. Thuy Vu says

    May 28, 2016 at 10:00 pm

    I would get the 100 dollars off internet deal only.

    Reply
  70. Thuy Vu says

    May 28, 2016 at 9:59 pm

    I would get the iphone 6s

    Reply
  71. Kelly Commerford says

    May 28, 2016 at 7:28 pm

    I’d like an Apple iPhone 6s Plus.

    Reply
  72. Colleen Boudreau says

    May 28, 2016 at 5:26 pm

    I would choose the Apple® iPhone® 6s Plus 16GB in Silver, because I’ve always wanted an iPhone but could never afford it.

    Reply
  73. Anita Jude says

    May 28, 2016 at 3:21 pm

    Samsung Galaxy S®6 32GB in Black Sapphire

    Reply
  74. cyndi br says

    May 28, 2016 at 2:32 pm

    the htc deal I like the phone and the price is reasonable

    Reply
  75. cyndi br says

    May 28, 2016 at 2:28 pm

    I would choose the samsung galaxy s5 smartphone

    Reply
  76. Stephanie Larison says

    May 28, 2016 at 2:03 pm

    I like the deal that’s going on right now for $100 off the phone I would pick. Making it only $24.83 each month.

    Reply
  77. Stephanie Larison says

    May 28, 2016 at 2:02 pm

    I would pick the Galaxy Note5 because I like the 5.7–inch display and a sleek metal and glass design.

    Reply
  78. Patricia Wallace says

    May 28, 2016 at 1:29 pm

    I would choose the Samsung Galaxy S5 because it has a 5 star rating. I have the Samsung 3 right now and am happy with it overall but it needs to be upgraded soon! Thank you !

    Reply
  79. Andrea v says

    May 28, 2016 at 1:23 pm

    I would like the iPhone 6s. I really need an upgrade from my current iPhone.

    Reply
  80. Laura says

    May 27, 2016 at 10:24 pm

    I like the iPad Pro (9.7 inch) deal for $30.41 /month. We don’t have an iPad and my hubby wants one!

    Reply
  81. Laura says

    May 27, 2016 at 10:23 pm

    I would like the iPhone 6s Plus. I have the regular one right now and LOVE it. 🙂

    Reply
  82. Renee Rousseau says

    May 27, 2016 at 9:49 pm

    The Galaxy 6 deal for $19.83 /mo.
    $0 Down (for qualified customers) $19.83/mo for 24 months; 0% APR Reduced Retail Price: $476.00
    Great deal but I still am waiting for a Galaxy 7 deal.

    Reply
  83. Renee Rousseau says

    May 27, 2016 at 9:44 pm

    I am excited about buying a Galaxy 7! I love my Galaxy 3 but it is past time for an upgrade.

    Reply
  84. Soha Molina says

    May 27, 2016 at 8:05 pm

    I’d choose Apple
    iPhone® 6 in silver.

    Reply
  85. Luis A says

    May 27, 2016 at 1:12 pm

    I like the Motorola Droid Maxx 2 because a 15-minute recharge gives you up to 8 hours of life. Great when you’re on the run and need to charge your phone quickly.

    Reply
  86. sandra says

    May 27, 2016 at 11:43 am

    I might choose the Apple iPad® Pro (9.7 inch) deal since we don’t have an ipad yet

    Reply
  87. sandra says

    May 27, 2016 at 11:42 am

    i would choose the Apple® iPhone 6s 16GB in Space Gray since it’s the latest model Iphone so I won’t need to upgrade any time soon

    Reply

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I am a forty-something homeschooling momma to three fearless kids ages 15, 13, & 9. We call Ohio home and love exploring our state and all things sports.
Email joyskidsdidit@gmail.com to connect.

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