It’s been said, being a mother is the hardest job in the world.  That could not be more relevant than now.  BehindTheBuy.com’s Senior Editor, David Gregg has partnered with leading companies to introduce us to new products to help today’s connected moms and their families!

JURA ENA 8

JURA’s ENA 8 is like having a personal barista packed into a compact, technologically advanced, one-touch automatic coffee machine! JURA’s stunning ENA 8 offers 10 one-touch specialties that are freshly ground, not capsuled. A color screen lets you select beverages from coffee or cappuccino to espresso doppio and trendy flat whites. JURA’s optional Smart Connect feature wirelessly links to J.O.E. (JURA Operating Experience) via JURA’s free app to operate the machine from your connected device. Three stylish color options include Metropolitan Black, Sunset Red and Nordic White. And the taste? -Unparalleled!

PRICE:  $1,899 –  Smart Connect is sold separately for $60.

WEBSITE: jura.com

Bowflex C6 Bike

If mom is missing her favorite cycling classes during these times, the Bowflex C6 cycling bike is a must! This cycling bike offers a premium digital experience – for less than half the price of a Peloton. It features an open platform, so users can connect with the Nautilus – Explore the World app and third-party cycling apps from Peloton and Zwift.  The C6 is backed by 30 years of Bowflex innovation, so you can expect this quality-built bike to deliver a smooth, quiet ride and a connected fitness experience – at an affordable price!

PRICE: $949
WEBSITE: www.bowflex.com/bikes

SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive Go

Mom’s iPhone stores a trove of special memories. That’s why she needs SanDisk’s iXpand Flash Drive Go to make it easy to free up space, so she’s always ready to capture life’s sweetest moments. Plug the lightning connector in to move photos, videos and other files onto the drive. From there, transfer files onto a computer or keep them stored on the drive. The iXpand mobile app can automatically back up the camera roll – so she doesn’t have to pick which photos to save. Pricing starts under forty-five dollars and it’s available in two generous storage capacities!

PRICE: Starting at $44.99 for 128GB

WEBSITE: https://shop.westerndigital.com

NETGEAR WiFi Solutions

Work from home and distance learning mandates are straining nerves and our home’s WiFi. NETGEAR, the leader in networking technology has many simple WiFi solutions for small apartments up to five thousand plus square foot homes.  Examples include – Netgear’s Orbi Mesh WiFi 6 system – offering the most advanced technology to increase speed and capacity to connect more devices in the home.  And thE Nighthawk Mesh WiFi system is perfect for tech enthusiasts looking for customizable WIFI options. Netgear’s WiFi Extenders lets those on a tight budget improve WiFi range using their existing network signal. Visit netgear.com for more information.

NETGEAR Mesh WiFi Systems – Recommended for larger homes or households that have a large quantity of connected devices. Mesh provides a single network name with seamless roaming that utilizes more than one satellite emitting a WiFi signal to blanket the entire home

Orbi RBK752 – $699.99

Orbi RBK753– $999.99

Nighthawk NHM MK62 – $229.99

Nighthawk NHM MK63– $349.99

NETGEAR Wifi 6 Routers –  The latest technology, which provides the capability increased capacity to connect to more devices in the home. If you are going to invest in a new WiFi System adding the latest most up to date technology is the recommendation.

WiFi 6 RAX 120 – $599.99

WiFi 6 RAX 40 – $199.99

NETGEAR Extenders – If you are on a budget and just wish to extend your signal you can also benefit from a WiFi 6 (802.11 ax) extender or a pocket-book friendly WiFi 5 (802.11 ac) extender. These devices take your existing network signal and extend it further. Perfect for those who are locked into using a service provider gateway router or those that do not wish to make a big investment at the moment, but need to extend the reach of their WiFi network.

EAX 20 – $249.99 WiFi 6 mesh extender

EX3700 – $46.99 (802.11ac / WiFi5)

Briggs & Stratton Standby Generators

As the severe weather season approaches, we’ll become more susceptible to power disruptions. A standby generator, like this one from Briggs and Stratton, is the best way to proactively protect your home and family with safe, convenient backup power.  They connect to natural gas or propane to provide safety and convenience by automatically delivering electricity during power failures. Briggs and Stratton standby generators come in many sizes and feature dependable – commercial-grade Vanguard engines.  You can even prioritize the appliances powered by your generator with their new smartphone app.  Visit powernow.com for more information.