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The Hammerhead Give Away
By Daddy Brad Thursday, September 15th, 2011
My kids and I attended our first NASCAR event this past year and we were blown away by the shear power (and noise) of the cars as they screamed around the track. Since that race my oldest has been very interested in collecting Hot Wheels race cars and setting up race courses around our house. So he was super excited when Hot Wheels announced their latest venture. Hot Wheels has teamed up with NASCAR superstar Dale Earnhardt Jr. to design his ultimate dream car, it’s called the “Hammerhead” and features classic ’50s hot rod looks with edgy ’60s muscle car styling! Known as the “Hammerhead” #88 Dale Jr. puts the hammer down on racing foes as he screams around the track. Walker digs his and today on DadLabs Good News Dad News at 2 pm EST we will be giving away a Hot Wheels “Hammerhead” Racer and a couple of Dale Earnhardt, Jr. “Hammerhead” T-shirts. Join the chat to win! Kids and NASCAR fans of all ages will love this limited edition Hot Wheels Premier Swag!
Father’s Day Downgrades
By Daddy Clay Monday, June 13th, 2011
As Father’s day approaches, I am feeling obligated to confess that I am both out-earned and out-parented by my spouse. It’s true. In my house, I am the perennial silver medalist in domesticity. A fact that I’m probably way more comfortable with than she is.
I have my strengths. I am an awesome reader of Harry Potter books. I drive a mean carpool. I can grill like Tyler Florence. And there is not a single regularly performed domestic task that I am incapable of performing with some proficiency. I am a highly competent second fiddle.
But, overall, I just flat get out-hustled by my wife. It may seem a strange, even self-defeating admission from a guy that operates a parenting website, but we’ve never made any claims about being a particularly good website. Working at DadLabs has certainly kept me more informed about domestic affairs than if I were a shoe salesman. But even that has a hidden downside: I have lots of informed opinions about the work my wife is doing. I share. Read the rest of this entry »
SodaStream Review: Let’s Not Sugar Coat It
By Daddy Clay Wednesday, April 20th, 2011
When I was at the International Home and Housewares show in Chicago, there were acres of products on display. Being a blogger, I had my eye out for swag, but there was really only one item that I thought would make me a hero in the eyes of my kids if I could score it — The SodaStream.
The SodaStream is an at-home carbonation machine that allows you to make all kinds of sodas, mixers and sparkling waters. The operation of the machine makes using a Flip (RIP) look like brain surgery. Fill the plastic bottles with tap water, attach them to the machine, press the button three times, and add flavorings. My nine-year-old mastered the operation of the machine in minutes.
The initial kit comes with a full cylinder of CO2, good for charging about 60 bottles of soda before being exchanged at a retail outlet or via the mail, and a sampler of syrup flavors ($99). The box that arrived at DadLabs also contained a whole bunch of syrup flavors. Favorites were root beer, ginger ale, diet pink grapefruit and cranberry-raspberry.
And I mean Favorites. My kids flipped for the thing. They brought their friends around to watch them brew up a batch. My son took two bottles of his own special mix to school with him for a pizza party. Kids were showing up in my kitchen from far and wide to pay homage. Read the rest of this entry »
Rokenbok Toys Live Show Giveaway – 11/4
By Daddy Clay Friday, October 29th, 2010
We’ve got another great giveaway this week! We’re giving away building sets from Rokenbok. One winner will receive three different sets including:
- ROK Works Construction & Action Set
- ROK Blocks Preschool Building Set
- Rokenbok Power Sweeper
Rokenbok
To win, join the chat during our Live Show on Thursday, November 4th at 2 p.m. EST. Everyone who participates in the chat will be entered into a drawing. We’ll announce the winner at the end of the show.
Click here to learn more about Rokenbok from the company’s website.
Here’s a video introduction to Rokenbok.
Check out the Live Show at either one of these links:
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/dadlabs
About the DadLabs Live Show:
The DadLabs Live Show is thirty minutes of dad and parenting news and comedy. We discuss topics in the news, what’s going on in our own parenthood, and interview experts and authors. It’s fun and fast paced. Each week, we give away some great prizes to a few lucky viewers. We’ve given away BabyBjorn merchandise, a First Year True Fit Premium car seat, gift certificates, and a lot more! Check it out every Thursday at 2 p.m. EST.
