A while back I invited to a little charity gifting and giving (those plans are still in the works) but out of that came an invite to be part of pampers baby board. There is a new Pampers Hello World Baby Memories App is available now for free download on iTunes for your iPad, iPod Touch or iPhone. Because of Pampers one lucky reader is going to win an iPod Touch and a pack of Pampers SoftCare Baby Fresh Wipes.
Features on the new Hello World app include:
Making Memories- a one-touch sharing capability that allows you to take photo and videos, then quickly upload them to Facebook, Flickr, Twitter or Youtube at the touch of a button.
Albums- Allows you to conveniently organize and arrange, by category, your family’s photos directly on your ipad, itouch or iphone device.
Growing Baby- Allows you to take daily photos of your baby then pulls them all together in a time-lapse video so you can see how quickly your baby is growing right before your eyes! The best part is you can use this feature to create your own personal parenthood story– start with the baby bump, then the growth of your baby’s facial features, hands, feet, first tooth, etc. Growing Baby reveals in a remarkable way how precious babyhood really is…not that we need an app for that, but it’s still amazing to see!
The Hello World Baby Memories app is part of a series of apps called Pampers Hello Parenting Apps which also includes the Hello Baby Pregnancy Calendar
The Pampers Hello Baby Pregnancy Calendar allows you to explore life-sized images (iPad only; images in iPhone and iTouch are not life-sized) of a baby in the womb from week 4 up to week 40. Learn about the stages of pregnancy and make small discovers about a baby’s development. Did you know that a baby could respond to sounds by week 28? The “womb translator” feature allows you to record your voice, then play it back or share it with friends in the tone that your baby hears it.
How to win it… Contest ends 11:59pm EST. October 26th, 2011.
1 winner will win an Apple iPod Touch… Tell us what memories you’d love to save in the app and please include some method for us to contact you in the comment (twitter or email).
You get 1 extra entry for tweeting about this contest (you can do this daily). Must contain the following information: #PampersHelloApps @pampers @dadarocks http://dad.tc/oJD2qo — and you must also leave comment on this blog with the link to your tweet.
Example: I want to win a #apple #ipodtouch thanks to @pampers #PampersHelloApps from @dadarocks – http://dad.tc/oJD2qo
You get 1 extra entry for becoming a FAN on Facebook – facebook.com/DaDaRocks you must comment that you’re a fan
You get 1 extra entry for becoming a FAN on theirs Facebook – facebook.com/pampers you must comment that you’re a fan
You get 1 extra entry for recommending a friend to become a Fan on Facebook – facebook.com/DaDaRocks they must comment that you sent them and you must comment here for the entry
You will have 24 hours to reply before we pick another winner!
Disclaimer: Thanks to Pampers for this raffle prize. Please note this is limited to the USA.
PDN PhotoPlus Expo [Link], the nation’s largest conference and tradeshow for photographers and image-makers, is only weeks away. Now, WPPI, the leader in wedding and portrait photography and education, joins PhotoPlus Expo in New York City to form WPPI NYC, an entire conference and tradeshow especially for wedding and portrait photographers. Whether you’re a professional or advanced amateur, you’ll discover thousands of new products, get inspired by industry leaders, find insights and knowledge, and take your photography so much further.
The best part is this year they are offering FREE Keynotes!
Douglas Kirkland – A Life in Pictures
Keynote: Thursday, Oct. 27th 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Canon
Join Kirkland for intimate observations about his remarkable 50+ year career; from his Look magazine portraits of Marilyn Monroe, through his years at LIFE, to his work in film and advertising.
Shane Hurlbut, ASC – The HDSLR Revolution and the Impact on Hollywood
Keynote: Friday, Oct. 28th 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Canon
Hurlbut has shot 2 feature films, 20 shorts and over 100 commercials on the HDSLR platform. Come see and learn how it’s being integrated into Hollywood films at a staggering rate and how Hurlbut has turned this small still camera into a movie making machine.
Frans Lanting, Thomas Mangelson & Art Wolfe – A Force for Nature
Keynote: Saturday, Oct. 29th 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Epson
For the first time ever, three of the world’s most acclaimed nature and outdoor photographers come together to share images and insights on how photography is shaping ideas about our natural world. Join this unique event featuring presentations and a live moderated discussion.
Like Many other conferences there are different levels there is a Free Expo pass and there is a gold expo pass that is only $50 for a limited time.
A 3-day pass to PhotoPlus Expo Oct. 27-29 and a 2-day pass to WPPI NYC Expo Oct. 27-28, 2011
Exclusive onsite Customer Service Desk – avoid regular registration lines and save time
Special Gold Expo Lounge – a place to take a break or network with other serious photographers
Priority admission to keynote sessions – early access to the best seats
Tickets to the 9th Annual Lucie Awards honoring the greatest achievements in photography. Oct. 24, 2011, 7:00 p.m., Rose Theatre, Jazz at Lincoln Center, New York, NY. Limited availability.
PhotoPlus Expo Swag Bag – packed with the official 2011 PhotoPlus Expo Gear Guide, t-shirt, B&H discount coupon, cool exhibitor giveaways, Rangefinder and PDN magazines, a NYC coupon book and more!
Golden Ticket Raffle Entry – New for 2011. Twenty (20) lucky Gold Expo Pass purchasers will find a Golden Ticket in their PhotoPlus Expo Swag Bag and win an amazing prize (you can check out the prizes on the url above).
How to win it… Contest ends 11:59pm EST. October 19th, 2011.
1 winner will win a gold expo pass… Tell us what is your make and model of the camera you photograph with is and please include some method for us to contact you in the comment (twitter or email).
You get 1 extra entry for tweeting about this contest (you can do this daily). Must contain the following information: #GoldExpoPass @PhotoPlusExpo @dadarocks http://dad.tc/p4pFMT — and you must also leave comment on this blog with the link to your tweet.
Example: I want to win a @PhotoPlusExpo #GoldExpoPass in this #giveaway from @dadarocks – http://dad.tc/p4pFMT
You get 1 extra entry for becoming a FAN on Facebook – facebook.com/DaDaRocks you must comment that you’re a fan
You get 1 extra entry for becoming a FAN on theirs Facebook – facebook.com/PhotoPlusExpo you must comment that you’re a fan
You get 1 extra entry for recommending a friend to become a Fan on Facebook – facebook.com/DaDaRocks they must comment that you sent them and you must comment here for the entry
You will have 24 hours to reply before we pick another winner!
Disclaimer: Thanks to PhotoPlus Expo for this raffle prize. Please note this is limited to the USA.
Hugh Jackman stars in the newest Disney movie to open in the movie theaters.
A action ride set in the near-future where the sport of boxing has gone high-tech, “Real Steel” stars Hugh Jackman as Charlie Kenton, a washed-up fighter who lost his chance at a title when 2000-pound, 8-foot-tall steel robots took over the ring. Now nothing but a small-time promoter, Charlie earns just enough money piecing together low-end bots from scrap metal to get from one underground boxing venue to the next. When Charlie hits rock bottom, he reluctantly teams up with his estranged son Max (Dakota Goyo) to build and train a championship contender. As the stakes in the no-holds-barred arena are raised, Charlie and Max, against all odds, get one last shot at a comeback.
Giveaway includes
REAL STEEL t-shirt in adult sizes of S, M, L, XL
REAL STEEL bottle opener
REAL STEEL stickers
REAL STEEL temporary tattoos
How to win it… Contest ends 11:59am EST. October 14th, 2011.
1 winner will win the real steel prize pack and please include some method for us to contact you in the comment (twitter or email). Just tell us the name of your favorite Robot from the movie.
You get 1 extra entry for tweeting about this contest (you can do this daily). Must contain the following information: @realsteelmovie @dadarocks – http://dad.tc/njqJ6W and you must also comment with the link to your twitter message.
Example: I want to win a @realsteelmovie prize pack in this #giveaway from @dadarocks – http://dad.tc/njqJ6W
You get 1 extra entry for becoming a FAN on Facebook – facebook.com/DaDaRocks you must comment that you’re a fan
You get 1 extra entry for becoming a FAN on Facebook – facebook.com/realsteelmovie you must comment that you’re a fan
You get 1 extra entry for recommending a friend to become a Fan on Facebook – facebook.com/DaDaRocks they must comment that you sent them and you must comment here for the entry
You will have 24 hours to reply before we pick another winner!
Disclaimer: Thanks to Disney for this raffle prize. Please note this is limited to the USA.
Cue the champagne and essential oils… SPA WEEK is NEXT WEEK! Have you booked your $50 appointments yet? Millions of stressed out souls across North America are about to embark on a kneading, exfoliating, rejuvenating, strengthening, beautifying and enlightening spa adventure, celebrating the 15th installation of the one and only Spa Week.
Spa Week Fall 2011, presented by Carefree® and in partnership with Allure Magazine, is happening October 10th-16th. Spa Week’s founding mission: make the spa lifestyle accessible to ALL. To that end, this Fall 800 spas and wellness facilities across North America are participating, offering 2-3 of their top spa services for just $50 a piece (normally $75-$500). Massages, facials, scrubs, wraps, peels, mani-pedis, highlights, hair cuts, blowouts, acupuncture, fitness class packages, eyelash extensions, Botox… the options are endless! Browse all the $50 treatments www.spaweek.com, and create a spa adventure in your city! It is recommended to book as soon as possible for preferred treatments and time slots.
The SPA is for MANLY MEN too! Men account for 31% of spa goers in America, and did you know men have 15% more oily skin than women? Man up and get that massage or facial – even if they’re not specified a “men’s” treatment, men are still more than welcome to enjoy! Clarins is one of the pioneering men’s skincare movements, and one of their 2 treatments is the CLARINS Mens Facial. Spa Week locations in California, Illinois, Florida, New York, Virginia and Massachusetts.
Being the good blogger (and husband) I am last week I headed out to the Hot Mom Spa Social (I was filling in for my wife)… I’m not a lover of spas sure I’ll take a massage but a facial – ehhh – but there I was being encouraged by all the moms and I totally caved to the peer pressure…. and I had my first facial. It wasnt horrible it was very weird but I’d totally go get another one today.
How to win it… Contest ends 11:59am EST. October 9th, 2011.
1 winner will get a $50 giftcard to have a spa treatment during spa week and please include some method for us to contact you in the comment (twitter or email).
You get 1 extra entry for tweeting about this contest (you can do this daily). Must contain the following information: #50dollartreatments @SPAWEEK.com Oct 10-16 @dadarocks – http://dad.tc/rs8SwE and you must also comment with the link to your twitter message.
Example: I want to win a #50dollartreatments for @SPAWEEK Oct 10-16 from @dadarocks see www.spaweek.com for more info – http://dad.tc/rs8SwE
You get 1 extra entry for becoming a FAN on Facebook – facebook.com/DaDaRocks you must comment that you’re a fan
You get 1 extra entry for recommending a friend to become a Fan on Facebook – facebook.com/DaDaRocks they must comment that you sent them and you must comment here for the entry
You will have 24 hours to reply before we pick another winner!
Disclaimer: Thanks to Spa week for this raffle prize
The Lion King is available now for the First Time Ever on Blu-ray Hi-Def and Blu-ray 3D! It was just released TODAY, October 4th, 2011! [Amazon]
“An unforgettable story, breathtaking animation, beloved characters and award-winning music sets the stage for ‘The Lion King’, a Disney classic that follows the adventures of Simba, the feisty lion cub who ‘just can’t wait to be king.’ But his envious Uncle Scar has plans for his own ascent to the throne, and he forces Simba’s exile from the kingdom. Alone and adrift, Simba soon joins the escapades of a hilarious meerkat named Timon and his warmhearted warthog pal, Pumbaa. Adopting their carefree lifestyle of ‘Hakuna Matata,’ Simba ignores his real responsibilities until he realizes his destiny and returns to the Pride Lands to claim his place in the ‘Circle of Life.’”
The Lion King first debuted in 1994 but returned to the Disney Vault in 2004 and has been unavailable since (other then ebay that is)! It is finally out from the Disney Vault but for a limited time only. Be sure to grab this title while it is available! Plus if you saw in the movies during its two week run in 3-D this is the one for you.
We all grew up saying Hakuna Matata ok well at least I did… and now I just use it as a passing phrase (really as a joke) but that didnt stop my family from running to see this with my son. I’m not going to cover plot points 101 but this is a classic disney movie for a reason it has a dark twist (death) and a scary villain (scare). Make sure your children are old enough to handle those two elements and then pop the popcorn cause its time to watch one of the classics. For me it was always a toss up between this movie and Aladdin (also usually the winner cause of genie) are my two all time favorites.
Here’s something cool to note on the heels of the phenomenal success of The Lion King 3D – which will cross the $80 million mark at the domestic box office today – The Walt Disney Studios has announced limited theatrical engagements for four of its classic films for the first time in 3D. The following titles from Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios will be released in 2012 and 2013:
Beauty and the Beast – January 13, 2012
Disney•Pixar’s Finding Nemo – September 14, 2012
Disney•Pixar’s Monsters, Inc. – January 18, 2013 (Monsters University, a prequel to the original film, arrives in theaters in Disney Digital 3D on June 21, 2013)
The Little Mermaid – September 13, 2013
How to win it… Contest ends 11:59pm EST. October 11th, 2011.
1 will win the DVD! Tell us your favorite character of Lion King is and please include some method for us to contact you in the comment (twitter or email).
You get 1 extra entry for tweeting about this contest (you can do this daily). Must contain the following information: @dadarocks – http://dad.tc/nx2QqU and you must also comment with the link to your twitter message.
Example: I want to win the @disney #LionKing DVD from @dadarocks –http://dad.tc/nx2QqU
You get 1 extra entry for becoming a FAN on Facebook – facebook.com/DaDaRocks you must comment that you’re a fan
You get 1 extra entry for recommending a friend to become a Fan on Facebook – facebook.com/DaDaRocks they must comment that you sent them and you must comment here for the entry
You will have 24 hours to reply before we pick another winner!
Disclaimer: Thanks to Disney for provided the DVD for this raffle
Preschoolers join Dora on magical journeys with unicorns, dragons and princesses in the new three-DVD box set, Dora the Explorer: Dora’s Storybook Adventures [ Amazon ]. The special box set includes Fairytale Adventure, Dora Saves the Snow Princess and Dora Saves the Crystal Kingdom. Created by Nickelodeon Home Entertainment and distributed by Paramount Home Entertainment, Dora the Explorer: Dora’s Storybook Adventures will be released on DVD on Sept. 13, 2011, for the suggested retail price of $24.99.
Dora the Explorer: Dora’s Storybook Adventures Episode Synopses:
Dora the Explorer:Fairytale Adventure
Fairytale Adventure (Double Length Episode)
Dora and Boots are exploring the forest when they discover the gate to Fairy-Tale Land. Soon they find that there’s a mean witch who lives in Fairy-Tale Land and when Boots eats a banana from the witch’s fruit tree, Boots turns into Sleeping Boots! In order to break the witch’s spell, Sleeping Boots must get a hug from Princess Dora.
What Happens Next?
Abuela gives Dora a special star pocket to catch explorer stars, and Dora sets out to become a star catcher! With Boots’ help, she soon catches her first explorer star but Swiper swipes the star pocket and ties it to a balloon that floats all the way up to cloud castle.
The Magic Stick
Dora and Boots find a magic stick and according to the wise old tree frog, it’s up to them to go to the top of the highest hill to make the stick do its magic trick.
Dora the Explorer:Dora Saves the Snow Princess
Dora Saves The Snow Princess (Double Length Episode)
Dora, Boots and the Snowflake Fairy are off to save La Princessa Sabrina and her snowy forest from a mean witch who has locked her in a tower and taken away her magic snow crystal.
Dora’s Jack-in-the-Box
Dora’s twin brother and sister have been sick and Dora wants to buy them a present to cheer them up. She finds a Jack-in-the-Box but it’s been so long since Jack’s been played, the little clown doesn’t know he’s supposed to pop out when the song says, “Pop goes the weasel!”
Bark, Bark To Play Park!
Everyone is getting ready for the big Twins Day Party at Play Park. Dora even has a surprise for her puppy, Perrito. He has a twin too – a long-lost puppy brother he hasn’t seen since they were babies.
Dora the Explorer:Dora Saves the Crystal Kingdom!
Dora Saves the Crystal Kingdom (Double Length Episode)
A greedy king has stolen the crystals that give Allie’s kingdom color and Dora and Boots must help Allie locate the crystals and turn the pale gray kingdom back into a colorful wonderland before it’s too late. Along the way, the trio gain help from a British knight, a giant caterpillar and a magician who give Dora three gifts – a shield, butterfly wings and a magic wand – to aid in her journey. Using these presents, Dora attempts to defeat the greedy king and restore color to the kingdom.
First Day of School
Boots and Tico are really excited because it’s their first day of school ever. In their new school, they’ll learn in English and Spanish! Dora leads the way, teaching Boots Spanish and Tico English as they head out to school.
Boots’ Banana Wish
Dora and Boots are at an amusement park where they have a special wishing machine. Boots makes a wish for bananas and suddenly a bunch fall down on Boots. He’s so happy but soon realizes that the bananas don’t stop coming.
Dora the Explorer: Dora’s Storybook Adventures Fast Facts:
Catalogue: 145454
DVD SRP: $24.99
DVD Running Time: Approximately 282 Minutes
Nothing is better then getting 3 discs full of Dora for your kids at what most movies cost, they’re great as gifts since its a 3 dvds packaged together. The stories in this box set arent new but they’re also really not in the dora replay loop on TV. So for those Dora fans just double check to make sure you dont own the single DVDs for those just getting started – its a wonderful buy!
How to win it… Contest ends 11:59pm EST. September 21st, 2011.
2 Lucky people will win the Dora DVD Box set! Tell us your favorite character on Dora is and please include some method for us to contact you in the comment (twitter or email).
You get 1 extra entry for tweeting about this contest (you can do this daily). Must contain the following information: @NickelodeonDVD @dadarocks – http://dad.tc/plgnfD and you must also comment with the link to your twitter message.
Example: I want to win the #Dora the Explorer #StorybookAdventures DVD Set from @dadarocks & @NickelodeonDVD – http://dad.tc/plgnfD
