Earth, Wind, & Fire and CHIC featuring Nile Rodgers comes to Madison Square Garden August 7. [Tickets]
Special family 4-packs are available for purchase – get yours while they last!
Buy your tickets for the show at Madison Square Garden and Experience 2054:The Tour and dance along to the songs that defined your generation at this energetic show!
Giveaway: One lucky reader will win (2) tickets to see Earth, Wind, & Fire and CHIC featuring Nile Rodgers: 2054 The Tour at Madison Square Garden on August 7th. You’ll find the giveaway on DadaRocks’s facebook page.
Disclosure: I am also receiving tickets to the show. All opinions are always 100% honest and our own
In honor of Star Wars Day on May the 4th, Ubiquiti Labs is announced a new limited edition black AmpliFi HD Mesh Router fit for the “dark side.”
Now I’ve been using an AmpliFi router for the better part of 4 months… its actually life changing. Living in NYC there is a TON of wifi signals and AmpliFi’s mesh network has allowed me to have full wifi with incredible through put anywhere in my apartment.
One of the most incredible things is seeing the speed I’m getting over my wifi from my Verizon FiOS gigabit connection. I’m seeing well over 200+ megs on an iphone 7. Thats why I love the front display showing the speed test for the line your connected too. Plus the Dual-Band 802.11ac Wi-Fi System Delivers Up to 5.25 Gbps Aggregate Speed.
One of the best features of AmpliFi HD family is the ability to scale the number of access points to cover an incredible amount of square footage and multiple levels of a home.
Lets boil it down… AmpliFi HD is designed to offer simple, elegant solutions to support smart home capabilities. It delivers fast internet bandwidth throughout the entire home even when supporting multiple devices at the same time. The AmpliFi HD family includes the AmpliFi HD Mesh System [amazon] (MSRP $349.99), standalone AmpliFi HD Router [amazon] (MSRP $149.99) and standalone AmpliFi HD MeshPoint [amazon] (MSRP $129.99). The AmpliFi HD family features unlimited scalability and is fully customizable for any home no matter the square footage.
How to win it… Contest ends 11:59pm EST. May 10th, 2017.
You must comment telling us one feature of AmpliFi that you love? 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: @AmpliFiHome @dadarocks http://dad.am/2pdXiIJ — and you must also leave comment on this blog with the link to your tweet.
Example: I want to win the @AmpliFiHome Dark Side HD Mesh Router from @dadarocks http://dad.am/2pdXiIJ
You get 1 extra entry for following @DadaRocks on twitter –twitter.com/dadarocks you must comment back here that you’re now following
You get 1 extra entry for becoming a Fan on facebook –facebook.com/dadarocks you must comment back here that you’re a fan (and leave a little note on the wall saying hi)
You get 1 extra entry for following @AmpliFiHome on twitter –twitter.com/AmpliFiHome you must comment back here that you’re now following
You will have 12 hours to reply before we pick another winner!
Disclosure: Contest limited to USA. Must be 18+ years old to enter to win.
Every talks about how they want to help make your life easier, rarely does that become true… then a friend of mine offered to send me a Babbleboxx – which ended up being the coolest package of gift ideas.
Now I hand picked a few of the selections to share with my reads because no only did I like the suggestions (some of which I already had and use but some of them I’m totally planning on getting for some of my friends and family as gifts.)
I wanna start with an item that I think will be the big gift for all the teens Casio is a name thats been around for dozens of years… but I’m not sure I connected them to style but when I opened the box – what I saw was a complete shock… I saw something that I would have said would have cost over a thousand dollars nope I was wrong, for just a couple of hundred dollars you can pick up the CASIO EQB600 which is super attractive and really an amazingly sophisticated look. Casio’s EDIFICE timepieces possess features including Bluetooth, multi-layered dials, world time, daily alarms and more. Made with strong, comfortable band materials of resin and stainless steel.
Casio’s EDIFICE EQB600 uses Bluetooth to connect to a smartphone via the Casio Watch+ app. As a result, wearers can adjust the watch to display the correct time in the current location and for over 300 cities worldwide, even correcting for Daylight Saving Time. With the help of Casio’s Tough Solar Power, this timepiece has a battery life of approximately 7 months which means wearers don’t have to worry about low batteries on long trips. Its also water resistance up to 100 meters and because of the bluetooth link has a phone finder function too. You can find this watch at select retailers like Fred Meyer Jewelers and amazon.
We’ve all heard of a fitbit but I love this next idea of the Wearable Wellness Tracker from Spire, forget only tracking steps – track your stress and learn how to handle it. Spire is the only wearable that increases mindfulness and productivity by tracking breathing patterns reflecting our state of mind. Spire’s in-the-moment notifications makes becoming mindful more attainable throughout the day while in-app breathing exercises and guided mini-meditation sessions promote the modification of negative behaviors.Through consistent, unobtrusive, and actionable insights, Spire users take an active role in making positive, reflexive improvements towards a greater holistic health and well-being. Spire charges on an included wireless charging pad, features a 7-day battery and is washer proof. At only $99 its a great gift for those that need help to reduce stress (hello, thats totally me!) or thats into their overall wellness. While you can find it on amazon, our friends at Spire wanted to offer a $10 off your purchase of Spire at the following link – Discount is applied at checkout. https://spire.io/r/Influencer
The 2(X)IST Men’s Activewear collection is designed to support you from total relaxation to game changing performance. Featuring moisture wicking fabric and innovative design, these pieces are just a small glimpse into the active lifestyle of the 2(X)IST man. I love these Mesh shorts I found on amazon and even picked up one for my uncle. The line looks super cool and you can find more at 2xist.com
Lastly is something I’ve used daily for YEARS and I think its a great stocking stuffer. Every morning I put on my Old Spice deodorant, so I was excited to try out two new products the Old Spice Sweat Defense and Hair Pomade products. With nearly 80 years as an American icon, Old Spice is the authority on the male grooming experience. Old Spice Pomade provides Moderate Hold and Low Shine Finish, for hair that’s reworkable. Old Spice Sweat Defense delivers 66 percent sweat reduction, outperforming the 20 percent category standard for anti-perspirants. Sweat Defense is also turbocharged with Old Spice’s proprietary BCD technology that traps and locks away bad odor as it occurs.
Want to win a collection of the items I’ve talked about above?
We love GameStop… We shop there pretty regularly, well till the point where the staff knows our name. When GameStop asked to sponsor a post about holiday gifts from GameStop – I was like absolutely.
Lets start with the items that Marc found while shopping at GameStop.
My Daughter Harper – Loves the princess gear at GameStop so while she doesnt play the video games she does love their toys. She picked up a Princess Peach amiibo figure and it’ll just be good for her imagination play. She found a Funko Pop from Disney’s Beauty & the Beast Belle and quickly added that to her cart. She also picked up a new cup with Belle the Princess on it as well.
My youngest Daughter Harlow – is only 1 and a half, so she heads to the stuffed animals and finds the largest pikachu stuffed animal she can hold. She nuzzles with that for a minute walks it over to Harper’s cart and drops it in before making seeing the Princess Zelda plush and doesnt let that go… not even to head to the check out.
Here are some of the amazing video games – I picked up for Marc for his Nintendo 3DS…
Marc is a superfan of Skylanders Imaginators, but didnt have the Dark starter pack so we got that for him. Now go brings his skylanders where ever he goes…
Marc is also getting into Yo-Kai Watch so picking up the new Yo-Kai Watch 2 game was pretty easy.
Then of course being a big Nintendo fan we got the newest Super Mario game… Super Mario Maker.
I also highly recommend Just Dance 2017 – its a game the whole family can play!
Finally our friends at GameStop are offering a lucky reader a $50 GameStop gift card.
How to win it… Contest ends 11:59pm EST. December 21st, 2016.
You must comment telling us what would you buy from GameStop? 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:#holidayGC @GameStop @dadarocks http://dad.am/2gP23IH — and you must also leave comment on this blog with the link to your tweet.
Example: I want to win the @gamestop $50 gift card from @dadarocks http://dad.am/2gP23IH #holidayGC
You get 1 extra entry for following @DadaRocks on twitter –twitter.com/dadarocks you must comment back here that you’re now following
You get 1 extra entry for becoming a Fan on facebook –facebook.com/dadarocks you must comment back here that you’re a fan (and leave a little note on the wall saying hi)
You get 1 extra entry for following @gamestop on twitter –twitter.com/gamestop you must comment back here that you’re now following
You get 1 extra entry for becoming a Fan on facebook –facebook.com/gamestop you must comment back here that you’re a fan (and leave a little note on the wall that dadarocks.com sent you 🙂 )
You will have 12 hours to reply before we pick another winner!
Disclosure: Contest limited to USA. Must be 18+ years old to enter to win.
Suzanne and I have spent more than our fair share not sleeping – with 3 kids thats just how it goes. After all the reviews, received and purchased gear for my kids to make my life easier or their life happier and to please my wife, we finally found our secret to a getting our baby to SLEEP! Because with our 3rd child, Harlow, we have the coolest dad invented product out there – the Newton Living Wovenaire Crib Mattress.
This crib mattress retails for $300 and is Breathable, Washable, Sustainable. I love picking Harlow up from her crib now because she is well rested and cool – not sweaty to the touch because this mattress is made of 90% air and food grade polymer, no PVCs, no off gassing. I also appreciated the turtle days (rollovers) this time around as this mattress is 100% breathable and has been proven to reduce risks. This is the most innovative no brainer in our nursery to date!
Check out this design and innovation for yourself and see why even Dr. Sears of The Doctors added this one to his list of ‘Do’s’ for Dad’s!
Here to make everyone get the gift of sleep – visit newtonbaby.com and use code DADA for $25 off! Offer expires 7/30/16
Even more – I am giving away 1 Newton Living Woveaire Crib Mattress to make some else’s day! $300 Value!
How to win it… Contest ends 11:59pm EST. July 2nd, 2016.
You must comment telling us which color mattress is your favorite? 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: #SleepingBaby @newtonbabyrest @dadarocks http://dad.am/264K0Bb — and you must also leave comment on this blog with the link to your tweet.
Example: I want to win the @newtonbabyrest mattress to help my #SleepingBaby from @dadarocks http://dad.am/264K0Bb
You get 1 extra entry for following @DadaRocks on twitter –twitter.com/dadarocks you must comment back here that you’re now following
You get 1 extra entry for becoming a Fan on facebook –facebook.com/dadarocks you must comment back here that you’re a fan (and leave a little note on the wall saying hi)
You get 1 extra entry for following @Newtonbabyrest on twitter –twitter.com/newtonbabyrest you must comment back here that you’re now following
You get 1 extra entry for becoming a Fan on facebook –facebook.com/newtonbabyrest you must comment back here that you’re a fan (and leave a little note on the wall that dada rocks sent you 🙂 )
You will have 12 hours to reply before we pick another winner!
Disclosure: Contest limited to USA. Must be 18+ years old to enter to win.
Picking out the right speakers be it a portable bluetooth set, a full on sound system, or even a headphone is always a little challenging mainly because there are like a million and one choices.
So early I shared my pick of an amazon echo (I still think its cool) but I got an email I dont have an amazon prime (or actually any) account so what should I get…
iHome’s all-new Weather Tough series of military-grade portable Bluetooth speakers is out now, and features a completely waterproof design (IP67-rated), and tough military-spec rubberized shock-proof casing, all Weather Tough speakers can withstand drops, shock, dust, storms and even being submerged in water. Check out the
iBT37 (bestbuy) You can find a different model the iBT35 on amazon
Internal rechargeable battery for up to 8 hours of playing time
1/4’’ threaded tripod mount on bottom of cabinet
Under half a pound so it can go anywhere you can
But thats a nice small super portable unit, what about something a little better? Well you’ve gotta check out the Raumfeld One S.
Compact Wi-Fi speaker for streaming from nearly any source
2-way coaxial system plus passive bass radiators driven by 50 watt bi-amping technology produce incredible clarity and power
A humidity resistant design & handy preset buttons make the One S ideal for bathroom and kitchen environments
Enjoy top streaming services, internet radio and your own music collection with wide-ranging file compatibility (e.g. FLAC, AAC, MP3) via the intuitive Raumfeld app
Add additional Raumfeld devices to create a multi-room system
Again if you want to set it up a bit – say bigger room or bigger crowd…
All-in-one Wi-Fi speaker for streaming music content from nearly any source
5 driver stereo system plus down firing subwoofer powered by 120 watt integrated amplifier for powerful hi-fi sound
Brushed aluminum preset buttons for instant access to your favorite streams and playlists, Bauhaus-inspired design
Enjoy a wide-range of streaming services, internet radio and your own music collection via the intuitive Raumfeld app
Add additional Raumfeld devices to create a multi-room system
Finally if you want to go full surround sound wireless look at this block rocker…
Enclave Audio CineHome HD 5.1 Wireless Audio Home Theater System (amazon)
ELIMINATES THE NEED FOR AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER OR SPEAKER CABLES: The Enclave Smart Center serves as the central hub saving money and space without the need for an additional Audio/Video Receiver or running speaker any speaker cable.
CUSTOM DESIGNED AND TUNED HD AUDIO WiSA SPEAKERS: Listen to 360 degrees of 24 bit HD wireless audio. Each Enclave rear surround speaker contains two full-range drivers on opposing sides of the enclosure for a widespread, enveloping surround experience.
DOLBY DIGITAL AND DTS: Delivers an intense, cinema-like surround sound, even from stereo signals. For the those who prefer uncompressed audio, 5.1 channels of LPCM 24 bit uncompressed audio seamlessly surround you with zero lip-sync issues.
HDMI INPUT: 3 HDMI inputs to connect your cable box, dish, gaming console, DVD-Blu Ray Player, Streaming appliance (Apple TV, Amazon Fire, Roku, etc.), HDMI pass-thru, CEC, and ARC are all supported.
3.5mm ANALOG, OPTICAL and BLUETOOTH INPUT: Use almost any signal type. Use the Enclave Audio app for Android/iOS to stream music from your device, local network, or a selection of music services via Bluetooth or Google Cast. (Chromecast required)
How to win Raumfeld One S… Contest ends 11:59pm EST. June 22nd, 2016.
You must comment telling us what is your favorite song? 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: #raumfeldusrocks @raumfeldus @dadarocks http://dad.am/1PyJSNB — and you must also leave comment on this blog with the link to your tweet.
Example: I want to rock out by winning a @raumfeldus ONE S speaker from @dadarocks http://dad.am/1PyJSNB #raumfeldusrocks
You get 1 extra entry for following @DadaRocks on twitter –twitter.com/dadarocks you must comment back here that you’re now following
You get 1 extra entry for becoming a Fan on facebook –facebook.com/dadarocks you must comment back here that you’re a fan (and leave a little note on the wall)
You get 1 extra entry for following @raumfeldus on twitter –twitter.com/raumfeldus you must comment back here that you’re now following
You get 1 extra entry for becoming a Fan on facebook –facebook.com/raumfeldcom you must comment back here that you’re a fan (and leave a little note on the wall)
You will have 12 hours to reply before we pick another winner!
Disclosure: Contest limited to USA. Must be 18+ years old to enter to win.
