Book Pig Giveaway Winner
The winners of the Book Pig Giveaway are Nicole, Melissa, and Melanie. If you didn't win, feel free to enter the other giveaways on my dad blog:
- Hilton Giveaway – hotel stay and $200 gift cards (ends 9/7)
- WordTotz App Giveaway – ten winners, but only one entry (9/13)
- Invisicase Giveaway – mattress protector (9/14)
- Olive Garden Giveaway (coming soon)
- BeFunky Giveaway (coming soon)
Ameba TV Review
Ameba, an IPTV company, sent me a set top box to review on my dad blog. The Ameba TV box is essentially a hard drive that enables dads and moms to download shows for their children watch on a regular TV. It's kinda of like a combination of cable and Tivo. But instead of recording cable shows, parents download content with an Internet connection. And unlike cable, Ameba gives parents total control over what their children can watch by allowing them to preselect content from thousands of educational and music themed shows. The kids and I have used Ameba TV on and off for about a month now (we're returning it soon).
Invisicase Giveaway – Protect Your Mattress From Bedbugs
Bedbugs seem to be in the news a lot this summer. Did you know a bed bug can drink a victim's blood for ten minutes? We should call them vampire bugs. Did you also know the average bedbug can survive for one year without feeding? Now that I've got you creeped out (you're welcome), you probably want to run out right now and purchase a mattress protector. If you are interested in protecting your mattress, then you are in luck. Thanks to Leggett & Platt (Twitter), the 127-year-old leader in the bedding industry, I'm giving away an Invisicase Surround Protector on my dad blog.
Ingenious Monkey WordTotz iPhone App Giveaway
Today's giveaway on my dad blog is brought to you by Ingenious Monkey. The company asked me to review their WordTotz flashcard app for iPhones, iPads, and iPod touches. Unfortunately, I'm not an Apple guy. I'm just an iDad with a Blackberry (this is what real geek dads use). When I've caught up with all of the medical bills (thanks a lot, Little Disney), I'll be in the market for an Android smartphone and iPod Touch. Anyhow, Ingenious Monkey (Facebook | Twitter) is an educational startup that develops creative apps for toddlers and pre-schoolers.
Subway Baseball DeSIGNS Giveaway Winner
The winner of the Subway Baseball DeSIGNS Giveaway is Stacy (nrdunning). If you didn't win, feel free to enter the other giveaways on my dad blog:
- Book Pig Giveaway – three $40 winners, but only six entries so far (ends 9/1)
- Hilton Giveaway – hotel stay and $200 gift cards (ends 9/7)
Make it Wild, That's Awesome, Party Animals, Sock 'n Boots Book Reviews
Make it Wild!: 101 Things to Make and Do Outdoors
By Fiona Danks and Jo Schofield
I checked this book out at the library. Unlike the other DIY books I reviewed last month, Make it Wild! is intended for kids (ages nine to twelve) instead of dads. The book includes instructions, parts lists, photos, and safety tips. What I like best about this book is that the authors encourage children to use their own creativity and imagination. The finished product doesn't have to look like the one in the photograph. It can look like whatever kids want it to look like. We have not had a chance to try out the projects yet, but some of the ones that look really interesting are flaming balloons (a cool project, but my kids might accidentally set the yard on fire), paper making, leaf plates and bowls, ice windows, ice ornaments, ice lanterns, and snow lanterns (hopefully it will snow this year). The 160-page book is currently selling for $18.21 at Amazon (List Price: $24.95).
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Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue Movie Review
Over the weekend, the kids and I saw a free movie screening of Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue. The animated Disney movie is a direct to DVD title that will be released on September 21, 2010. The Great Fairy Rescue is actually the third film in the series, but you don't need to watch the first two movies (Tinker Bell | Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure) to understand what's going on in the third movie (I didn't see the first movie). The movie is rated G and is about 70 minutes long (seemed longer).
I Love Her to Infinity and Beyond
My little girl is turning five this week. Like many dads and moms, I feel like the five years went by way too quickly.
Then I snap out of it and realize the Little Monkey has been tormenting me for over 157,788,000 seconds. She's so cute and very bright, but she's also incredibly stubborn and very emotional like her mom. If I should try to console her when she's in one of her terrible moods, the little monster would rip my heart out, grind it up in a blender, drink it like a smoothie, and burp. Then she'll put on her sad face and has the nerve to tell me I don't love her because I don't have a heart.
Hilton Giveaway – Win a Hotel Stay and $200 Gift Cards
Last week, Hilton Worldwide announced a three-year commitment to be the official hotel partner of Little League Baseball and Softball. As a result, Little League dads and moms can receive a 15% discount when they stay at any of the 3,600 Hilton hotels (Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Doubletree, Embassy Suites Hotels [we stayed here on our honeymoon], Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton, and Hilton Grand Vacations). In order to receive the discount, dads and moms have to book their stay through the Little League page. As an added bonus, Hilton Worldwide will make a donation to the Little League organization for each reservation.
Target Deal of the Week: Wii, Xbox, PS3, and DSi
Target is running specials on game systems and accessories starting this Sunday (August 22). Dads and moms can get a Nintendo Wii game system (includes Wii Sports, remote, and nunchuk) for $150 ($50 off). Dads and moms can also get a Wii Remote with MotionPlus (available in pink, black or blue) for $30 (save $20). We have two remotes already, but we're thinking about getting additional remotes because we have four kids that like to bicker over the controller. BTW, if you're thinking about getting one of the newer Wii games, you can save $20 if you purchase any two of the following video games: Harry Potter Years 1-4 (my oldest daughter wants this one), Super Mario Galaxy 2, Toy Story 3, and Just Dance.
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