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Avoid getting stuck in traffic with TomTom – Giveaway

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A few weeks back, I ran a half-marathon in Toronto.  It was my first in almost two years and the first that I would be running alone. Since my husband wasn’t racing, he thought it would be great to bring our boys to meet me at the finish line.  Not only would it be a great lesson for them about hard work and achieving success, it would also be added motivation for me to reach that finish line a little bit faster. I even sent out a quick text at the 19 KM mark and then booted it to the finish line.  Except… my family wasn’t there.  I quickly checked my phone to find out that they were stuck in traffic.  They were sooooooooooooo close to me, yet with the traffic caused by road closures for the race, they hadn’t moved in 45 minutes.  It was a very frustrating situation for all of us, to say the least.

Unfortunately, getting stuck in traffic is not new to us. In the summer, we travel frequently to the cottage and there is always traffic getting up there and back home. Living downtown Toronto doesn’t help either.  The major highways are a mess at all times of the day and the roads can go from good to bad in a blink of an eye. Getting stuck in traffic is never fun but what’s worse is getting stuck in traffic with (three) kids in the back. Besides, there are probably a million and one other things we could be doing with that precious time instead of sitting in traffic. Like finally putting the laundry in the dryer instead of washing it for the third time, or getting a proper meal on the table instead of KD and pizza (my go-to when I have no time) or just spending more time with your little ones.

Now what if I told you there’s a way to avoid that? Some of us already use Smartphone Apps to get around and avoid traffic congested roads but that lacks the ability to update you with detailed traffic information and alternate routes along the way as traffic changes and worsens.  Enter TomTom GO 500, the GPS unit that does everything you need, including providing you with precise information about where the traffic starts and ends.  By synchronizing with your smart phone, the GPS provides you with an overview map that shows the traffic conditions as they evolve throughout the duration of your route.  TomTom shows you the alternate routes and tells you how much faster they are. In a click of a button, you can take the alternate route and get where you’re going faster.

TomTom GO 500 GPS

 

I tried out the GPS system on our recent trip in Maui, Hawaii.  We were taking a road trip on the famous “Road to Hana”.  While there aren’t too many roads or route options in Hawaii, the GPS system did a great job navigating us to our destination without using phone data and it also provided us with information on gas spots along the way. Since there aren’t any on the Road to Hana, this came in very handy!

TomTom GPS

I’m excited to start using TomTom in the city now that we’re back home.  I often wonder about the fastest route whenever I head out to visit my parents, friends or to get to an event. I’m also excited to try out the feature that shows Parking locations. For anyone that has driven in Toronto, you know how handy this would be.  It’ll also be extremely useful this summer as we start making our weekly treks up north to the cottage.  Now I can let TomTom do all of the analysis for me using real time information.

It’s easy to see why kids would refer to the TomTom GPS as a “magic box”, which is how it is portrayed in the beautifully illustrated children’s book called Alfie’s Story. Alfie wants nothing more than to get home quickly so he will have time to read his new book.  However, day after day, he and his mom get stuck in traffic leaving them no time to read the book.  It’s a very cute tale and something that’s relatable to all busy moms who are constantly on the go.

GIVEAWAY

One lucky Mayahood Blog reader will receive a chance to win a TomTom GO 500 GPS, valued at $249.99. Contest open to all Canadians. Enter the giveaway via Rafflecopter (please give it a few seconds to load). Contest ends Monday June 8, 2015.

TomTom GO 500

 

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What Others Are Saying:

  1. redlizzy1 says

    Oh, I can think of so many things I would rather do than sit in traffic. Like sipping a glass of wine on my deck for starters. This Tom Tom sounds amazing, great reviews.

  11. Krista M says

    I would rather be relaxing in the yard with my kids, playing in the pool & having fun in the sun.

  12. sojeles says

    I would rather be sitting on a patio somewhere with a cold drink and my family enjoying summer.

  13. lori b says

    i would rather be cleaning the bathroom or doing laundry than being stuck in traffic

  24. nomnombearinyvr says

    I would rather be having fun with my family on the beach than being stuck in traffic!

    Jeannie Lam

  26. Donnas says

    I’m not a busy parent, my daughter is grown. But if I had more time, I’d spend it reading.

  27. Judy Cowan says

    I would rather spend more time with my family and cooking/baking rather than being stuck in traffic!

  30. elaing8 says

    I’d rather spend more time with family and also reading than sit in traffic.

  32. ivy pluchinsky says

    I’d rather be sitting outside on my deck enjoying the sunshine and watching my niece play outside

  37. Elizabeth Matthiesen says

    depends really on what the weather’s like. If it’s nice out then I could sit on my patio with a nice cup of coffee in one hand and a book in the other. If the weather’s bad then a nice hot relaxing bath would suit me just fine 🙂

  38. Michelle Policelli says

    I would rather be spending more time with my family than being stuck in traffic!

  39. Darlene S. says

    I”d rather be sitting on the beach, watching the kids play in the sand and tear around in the water, while I enjoy some much needed reading on my kobo!

  42. Mark V. says

    Id actually would love to spend more time enjoying my girls, wether at the park or just in the backyard soaking in the sun

  63. angela m says

    I would rather be spending it with my family enjoying the sun and having a picnic

  68. SUMMER PLEWES says

    I would rather be spending quality time with my family talking and laughing!

  69. Tina F says

    I would rather spend the time with my kids getting them to help me make supper and sitting reading with them

  75. Sharon Rooney says

    I would rather spend my time with my family or perhaps have a chance to sit down after work for a couple of minutes.

  76. mummytotwoboys says

    I would love to spend time with my children just discussing whatever they want to!

    (d schmidt in widget)

  77. jan says

    to have live traffic in my city would be fabulous as I’d probably rather be doing anything else!

  80. Betty Spry says

    I would rather, spend time watching my children play with there sports teams

  95. Monique L.S. says

    I’d rather be doing something productive….running errands, doing dishes, making dinner.

  96. Valerie Mallette says

    I would rather be reading or spending time with family instead of sitting in traffic.

  116. Maria McLachlan says

    I’d rather do much of anything. spend time cleaning, playing with kids or catching up on anything I’m behind with

  118. Jennifer P. says

    I would rather spend time with my kids – reading, playing, cuddling etc.