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)
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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.
Just like characters from the Marvel Universe, Super Heroes come in all sizes. Whether you are big like Hulk, small like Ant-Man, a young boy, a teenage girl, in a wheelchair, a casual fan, or a diehard collector, diversity is what makes Super Heroes so powerful. An inspiring child doing great things for the community or an adult fundraising for a good cause…reading the pages of a Marvel comic we’ve seen it all, including teenagers putting on masks to fight crime – if you know someone that can stick to walls and fights crimes give me a holla – but more realistically that person that goes to the soup kitchen every month. That kid that is always collecting items for the homeless. That amazing mom who raised two kids on their own while working two jobs to support them. In life, a lucky few are able to say I know someone doing something amazing, even fewer get that recognition. That’s what we’re doing today – looking to recognize that unsung hero. #WhoIsYourHero
In my life, I’ve met a ton of amazing people…few have stood out in my mind like Jim Higley. Jim is a single dad to three fantastic kids. When Jim was diagnosed with prostate cancer at the age of 44, he traded in his 20-plus-year career in corporate America to become a full-time, stay-at-home dad. Jim talked openly about his treatments and struggles on his blog and no matter how gray the skies – he always had a positive outlook. Jim is just that type of guy. Now, years later, Jim is still out there talking to other stay-at-home dads about his struggles but found his real passion in helping out in a number of different cancer related missions. I remember it like it was yesterday, Jim was using his blog to share an advocacy project on the need to self-screen for testicle cancer. Since that time, he’s taken on a new role in an amazing nonprofit camp that gives children whose lives have been affected by cancer an ability to find community. This past year Jim took a group of dad bloggers on an 84-mile-long hike across the UK to raise funds for Camp Kesem – and if that isn’t super heroic, I really don’t know what is – but that’s just part of it. The $40,000+ funds raised were to open a new Camp Kesem chapter at the University of Maryland in honor of our late dad blogger friend, Oren Miller, who lost his lung cancer battle nearly two years ago. It’s an honor to call Jim a friend. I have always looked up to Jim is an inspiration simply because he has one of the biggest hearts, and the best way to measure a Super Hero is by the size of their heart.
So let’s support our heroes…in the comments below please comment with who is your hero and what they’ve done and lets hopefully recognize them in this amazing campaign.
Who are the real heroes in your life? Tell me in the comments, and be sure to nominate them on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Use the hashtag #WhoIsYourHero, so I can check it out and give it a share or retweet!
Want to brag about your hero AND win them some cool merch? Visit Life of Dad’s Facebook page and add your nomination there, too!
Disclosure: I have partnered with Life of Dad and Marvel for this campaign, but my all opinions are my own.
One of man’s greatest pet peeves about cleaning is most of the soaps leave you smelling flowery-fresh. Which sometimes is ok, but other times I’d rather just be clean. Enter Hero Clean this new product—that’s made in the USA—is pretty awesome, but the best part … Every bottle sold supports our nation’s veterans.
My wife and I have a “soft” rule about whoever cooks dinner, the other person cleans. I say soft because there is a number of times we order in food and I’m still doing the dishes but I guess its all worth it for the happy wife, happy life aspect. So I do two or three pumps into a sink full of dishes and Hero Clean goes to work. it makes great soapy water and has world class Grease Cutter, No-Scrub Technology for dried on food, has been dermatology tested, and is Bleach and Phosphate Free.
The Hero Clean All-Purpose Cleaner is fragrances with Juniper…. Why Juniper? Well, it’s the flavoring ingredient in Gin. Ahhhh, now you got it. And the All-Purpose cleaner is really just that it could be used on tile, wood, laminate, pretty much anything.
Ready to Hero Clean your home?
Hero Clean products are available now in select stores: Ace Hardware, Wegman’s, Runnings, and Target.
Disclosure: I received compensation in exchange for writing this review. Although this post is sponsored, all opinions are my own.
WILD KRATTS LIVE! is an all new theatrical stage show based on the hit animated television series Wild Kratts. Martin and Chris Kratt, stars of the Emmy-nominated Wild Kratts step out LIVE ON STAGE to engage the audience in a classic Wild Kratts story.
The live action begins with them pulling on their Creature Power vests and gloves begin activating Creature Powers! The duo shows off the amazing abilities of animals such as Rhino Powers and Caracal Powers with live comical demonstrations.
Suddenly, the Wild Kratts receive a message from their friends Koki, Jimmy and Aviva that Zach and his Zachbots are invading the Tortuga HQ. This villain steals one of the Wild Kratts favorite inventions. The brothers have got to get it back. Now with their amazing animal abilities they are off to confront the bumbling and comical villain, Zach, and his robots. Of course, the Kratt Brothers technology doesn’t always work as planned which results in hilarious pratfalls and slapstick fun. But the brothers press on and ultimately rescue their favorite invention from Zach’s clutches so the animals of the creature world are safe once again.
Experience, live on stage, the astounding “creature” fundamentals, and the infectious excitement and inspiring quest of the Kratt Brothers that make the hit television series Wild Krattsso popular with kids and their families.
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ TANGLED, continues on DVD with the new adventure TANGLED BEFORE EVER AFTER [amazon]! Rapunzel (Mandy Moore) yearns to make up for lost time. With the help of her true love Eugene (Zachary Levi), pals Pascal and Maximus and daring new friend Cassandra, Rapunzel postpones her wedding and royal duties to defy danger and boldly explore life beyond Corona’s walls. Sparkling with fun, adventure and music from the legendary Alan Menken, TANGLED BEFORE EVER AFTER is a magical movie event!!
After all those years stuck in a tower, everyone’s favorite “barefoot princess” (Mandy Moore) yearns to make up for lost time. With the help of her true love Eugene (Zachary Levi), pals Pascal and Maximus and daring new friend Cassandra, Rapunzel postpones her wedding and royal duties to defy danger and boldly explore life beyond Corona’s walls. Sparkling with fun, adventure and music from the legendary Alan Menken, Tangled Before Ever After is a magical movie event!!
Voice Cast: Mandy Moore (“This Is Us”) as Rapunzel; Zachary Levi (“Chuck”) as Eugene, formerly known as Flynn Rider; Eden Espinosa (Broadway’s “Wicked”) as Cassandra; Julie Bowen (“Modern Family”) as Rapunzel’s mother, Queen Arianna; and Clancy Brown (“Sofia the First”) as Rapunzel’s father, King Frederic.
Bring this charming new adventure home on Disney DVD April 11th.
A-tisket … A-tasket … all my laundry filled in a basket. I am actually terrible at remembering nursery rhymes . . .
There are tons of “mens” products out there—I should know, I use many of them, well, because I’m a man. Although, whenever I have to go pickup cleaning supplies—I have a choice between lemon scent or flowers—there really isn’t a good guy smell. That’s where Hero Clean comes into play. This new product—that’s made in the USA—is pretty awesome, but the best part … Every bottle sold supports our nation’s veterans.
My son is now 8.5, and really isn’t that good at doing chores . . . even the simple ones like dirty clothes go in the laundry basket . . . but years ago, I figured a good trick out that I’m now playing with my 4-year-old daughter … it’s the a cross between basketball and laundry basket: stuff and dunk.
It’s just as simple as it sounds … take the laundry, ball it up, and slam it into your laundry basket. Sure, it helps that my kids have laundry baskets that look like basketball hoops, but it’s the idea of the game that really matters.
Now back to that great Hero Clean … it’s pretty new to market but you can already find it at the following stores (but not in all locations): Ace Hardware, Wegman’s, Runnings, and Target.
There is a ton of science that goes behind the first-ever home cleaning line scientifically formulated for guys’ unique sweat, stains, odors and messes. The Laundry Detergent has Odor Defeater in addition to six enzymes for stains, brighter whites and colors, and fabric longevity. What is Odor Defeater? It’s cutting edge Odor Eliminator technology that targets bacteria at its source and prevents its return for fabrics, shoes, gear and more.
Disclosure: I received compensation in exchange for writing this review. Although this post is sponsored, all opinions are my own.
From Lucasfilm comes the first of the Star Wars standalone films, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story [amazon], an all-new epic adventure. As the first of the Star Wars standalone films, it has established its place within the StarWars universe and the hearts of moviegoers, becoming the seventh highest-grossing film of all time in the U.S. Fans can own the epic action-adventure thriller on Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere on March 24, and on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD and On-Demand on April 4.
“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” an all-new epic adventure. In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire’s ultimate weapon of destruction. This key event in the Star Wars timeline brings together ordinary people who choose to do extraordinary things, and in doing so, become part of something greater than themselves.
Bonus features include*:
A Rogue Idea – Hear how ILM’s John Knoll came up with the movie’s concept – and why it’s the right film to launch the Star Wars stand-alone films.
Jyn: The Rebel – Get to know Rogue One’s defiant, resourceful survivor, and hear what it was like for Felicity Jones to bring her to life onscreen.
Cassian: The Spy – Diego Luna shares insights into his complex, driven character, who becomes a hero through selflessness, perseverance and passion.
K-2SO: The Droid – Explore the development of this reprogrammed Imperial droid, from initial pitch and character design through Alan Tudyk’s performance.
Baze & Chirrut: Guardians of the Whills – Go deeper into the relationship between these two very different characters, with Chinese superstars Jiang Wen and Donnie Yen.
Bodhi & Saw: The Pilot & The Revolutionary – Forest Whitaker and Riz Ahmed reflect on Saw Gerrera, the broken Rebel leader, and Bodhi Rook, the Imperial pilot who defects.
The Empire – Meet a dangerous new Imperial adversary…and cross paths once more with the most iconic villain of all time.
Visions of Hope: The Look of “Rogue One” – The filmmakers describe the challenges and thrills of developing a bold new look for the movie that can fit within the world of the original trilogy.
The Princess & The Governor – See what it took to bring the vibrant young princess of “Star Wars: A New Hope” – as well as one of her most memorable foes– – back to the screen.
Epilogue: The Story Continues – Filmmakers and cast celebrate Rogue One’s premiere and look forward into the future, to the Star Wars stories yet to be told.
Rogue Connections – Uncover Easter eggs and film facts hidden throughout the movie that connect “Rogue One” to the Star Wars universe.
I am working with DynaTrap on this post and Twitter Party 3/12/17 at 3pm EST hope to you see there #GuardYourYard. All opinions are my own, cause really whose else would they be?
Do you hate mosquitoes — I know I do…. every summer they are the WORST! With the biting, the scratching, itching, the giant welt.
DynaTrap uses cutting edge technology to eliminate mosquitos and other flying insects without the use of chemicals or propane, providing relief from bugs.
Sprays, mists, candles have all kind of worked, but mostly failed. So I’m excited to hear from many friends that have used DynaTrap it works because the technology it uses works! Seriously, it’s a real game it catches everything!
Not sure how, or if, it works? It does, but check out this videoanyway
Its the perfect time right now to purchase a DynaTrap since there’s a special promotion on QVC (TV and QVC.com) this Sunday! However, you can get an early jump on these with a pre-sale promotion at QVC.com!
What a great deal so you can get a Dynatrap for yourself. QVD Is offering a QVC special promotion that you can access now!
DynaTrap is offering its DT1100-DEC 1/2 acre traps and DT2000XL-DEC full acre traps at a remarkable value of over 40% off, plus additional light bulbs. These traps will also be available in exclusive colors (copper, black, and stone). For context, take a peek at the black color versions below:
The full promotion runs through 11:59pmSunday night, and the televised promotion will be from 12amSunday morning through 11:59pmSunday night.
Additionally, you’ll want to set your alarms for 3pm ET on Sunday so you can join me and a some other great Dad bloggers for a #GuardYourYard Twitter Party! Be sure to follow @DynaTrap to talk bugs and more! Besides learning about DynaTrap’s modern mosquito machine, you’ll also have the opportunity to win more than $250 in prizes!
DynaTrap Twitter Party on Sunday, March 12 at 3pm ET
If this is your first baby prepping is fairly common but if your on your second or third or fourth child you kind of know the drill of sleepless nights. The one common thing with newborns is that every doctor asks how much milk is the baby taking in… which usually you just blink at the doctor saying huh what?! I’m barely awake at feedings and now you want me to measure out how much they consume. Which is always meet by a Yup that would be great.
Well thanks to the smart people who created BlueSmart mia a smart sleeve for baby bottles. Allowing you now to make any bottle a smart bottle… giving you a wealth of knowledge that you can share with the Doctor.
If having a perfect record keeper for all the bottle feedings isnt enough, the BlueSmart mia will alert you to temperature of the milk/formula. You cant imagine how many times a half asleep parent forgot to warm the bottle or worst OVER warmed the bottle.
Just another wonderful little helper that you wont have to be jumping for pens and paper right after feeding. Really the last thing you need is another thing to try to remember to do at 3:45am.
Lets talk about the key features of BlueSmart mia.
Real time monitoring
Temperature monitoring
Tracking patterns
journaling feature that allows you to note important milestones in the app
When I was asked by the Acetaminophen Awareness Coalition’s Know Your Dose campaign to write an article on knowing how much medicine to give your child, I of course said yes. Who hasn’t been there with a sick child that just is eating you up on the inside that there really isn’t anything you could do to help them at the moment. It’s brutal. Sometimes as parents we say they can just tough it out. Other times we start to look in the medicine cabinet for what might make them better. I know more often than not for our first child it was certainly the tough it out, but as we had more children I see we’re quick to grab the medicine. That’s in large part due to knowing what medicine to use when and the dosing around that medicine.
Some of us may fear accidentally exceeding the maximum daily dose of acetaminophen and creating an overdose issue. This sometimes happens because many people don’t realize there are over 600 over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medications that contain acetaminophen. Acetaminophen is safe and effective when it is used as directed (even your pharmacists can help give you advice, if they’re your regular and know what medicines your children are taking), but there is a limit on how much you can take in one day.
You can easily check out the Know Your Dose website, which has tips for how to use medicines with acetaminophen safely. There is a list of all the different medicines with acetaminophen with information on keeping your family safe.
Take only one medicine at a time that contains acetaminophen. Double check, don’t double up!
Ask your healthcare provider or a pharmacist if you have questions about dosing instructions or medicines that contain acetaminophen.
Just as an FYI, the US FDA has set a maximum daily dose of 4,000 milligrams of acetaminophen in a 24-hour period, and taking more than directed can lead to liver damage, so really be sure to visit KnowYourDose.org for more information.
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.”
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.
