Holiday craft build your own snow globe

Holiday craft build your own snow globe

Now that the kids are off from school you’ll be ready to jump off a bridge play with them. I figured this might help those that are starting to run out of ideas…

What you’ll need…
Empty Jar with Tight Lid (Baby food, apple sauce, and olive jars are good choices.)
Distilled Water (bottle is better, just not greener)
Super Glue or hot glue (with hot glue gun)
Kid’s Toy/keepsake (Look for plastic or ceramic figurines – metal ones are prone to rust)
White and/or silver glitter or fake snow or you could use Sequins, Beads, Glitter, Metallic Confetti, etc.
dish soap (clear) or glycerin (available at drugstores)

How to put it all together now…
Step One:
Thoroughly was the empty jar and remove any labeling.

Step Two:
Choose which toy/keepsake to put into the snow globe. Remember that it is plastic and has no metal parts, they may rust. Parent should use the Super Glue to stick the toy to the inside of the lid of the jar.

Step Three:
Fill the jar with distilled water and a little squirt of the dish soap or a dash of glycerin (available at drugstores) to keep the glitter from falling too quickly, also helps the items float and swirl. Sprinkle in glitter, sequins, confetti, beads, etc. for decoration

Step Four:
Make sure the jar is filled all the way to the top with the distilled water then carefully put the lid with the toy on the jar. It will overflow slightly so do it in the sink or outside. Make sure you don’t get any air bubbles. Seal the lid with the superglue/glue gun (wait for it to dry/cool) Now, give it a shake and watch it “snow”!

Maybe snow isnt your thing, so maybe you’ll make a beach version!
You could also make a beach collection jar by using sand, shells, and rocks instead of toys/keepsakes.

XBox 360 & Kinect with 2 games giveaway!

XBox 360 & Kinect with 2 games giveaway!

A few weeks ago I gave everyone a good scare (myself included) and as I tweeted from the hospital the King himself gave me a gift of an XBox 360 & Kinect, I was trying to win one just like everyone else. I cant wait! It’s by far the most popular video game gift of the season.

I went to my friends at Burger King (because they partnered with Microsoft for the release of this amazing game system) and asked if I could share the joy of giving a family a Kinect prize pack because this will really help out with their holiday shopping! Of course was their answer!

The Prize Pack includes an Xbox 360 4GB console, Kinect sensor and two games – Kinect ADVENTURES and Kinect SPORTS. Along with the Kinect, Burger King will give the lucky winner a $10 Burger King Crown Card.

While running around, picking up presents this holiday season, be sure to stop by Burger King to fuel up with a hot, flame-broiled WHOPPER or my new favorite TENDERGRILL Chicken Sandwich. It’s a great pit stop this holiday season, although we’ll be saving someone a drive from picking up the xbox 360 & Kinect from a store.

How to win it… Contest ends 11:59pm EST. December 17th, 2010.

You must comment telling us what your favorite menu item from Burger King is? please include some method for us to contact you in the comment (twitter or email)

You get 1 extra entry for following @DadaRocks on twitter – twitter.com/dadarocks

You get 1 extra entry for following @theburgerking on twitter – twitter.com/theburgerking

You get 1 extra entry for tweeting about this contest (you can do this daily). Must contain the following information: @theburgerking @dadarocks – http://bit.ly/iiyd1X  and you must also comment with the link to your twitter message.

Example: I want to win an #kinect from @theburgerking Thanks to @dadarocks – http://bit.ly/iiyd1X

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You will have 24 hours to reply before we pick another winner!

Disclaimer: Thanks to BURGER KING for this AMAZING prize for this raffle.

Yo Gabba Gabba! Live!: THERE’S A PARTY IN MY CITY – Frisco, Texas  / Dallas, Texas Ticket Giveaway

Yo Gabba Gabba! Live!: THERE’S A PARTY IN MY CITY – Frisco, Texas / Dallas, Texas Ticket Giveaway

YO GABBA GABBA! LIVE!: THERE’S A PARTY IN MY CITY! NORTH AMERICAN TOUR WILL STOP IN FRISCO, TX ON DECEMBER 12 FOR SINGING & DANCING

$1 From Every Ticket Sold To Benefit Habitat for Humanity Affiliate

Fresh off a triumphant sold-out tour debut, a headlining performance at The White House, a critically-acclaimed, chart-topping album, and an appearance at Coachella that garnered rave reviews from spectators and media alike, DJ Lance Rock and the cast of YO GABBA GABBA! are heading back on the road with YO GABBA GABBA! LIVE!: THERE’S A PARTY IN MY CITY! to play to enthusiastic fans in Frisco Texas.

VIP packages with premium tickets and meet and greets will also be available. For complete tour, ticket information and VIP packages, visit www.yogabbagabbalive.com. Children under one year of age will be admitted free to sit on a parent’s lap. The other thing to know is if you already got tickets you can always add on the VIP package here http://yogabbagabbalive.com/vipupgrade


YO GABBA GABBA! LIVE!: THERE’S A PARTY IN MY CITY

Frisco Texas at the Dr. Pepper Arena – which is as close to Dallas & Fort Worth as this tour will get

2 Shows on Sunday, December 12 @ 2:00 PM & 5:00 PM to purchase tickets http://yogabbagabbalive.com/tickets/59-dr-pepper-arena-frisco

The state-of-the-art production features music, singing, dancing and animation. The show is an interactive experience that offers audience members of all ages the opportunity to witness their favorite characters come to life. Joining the characters on stage will be hip-hop legend Biz Markie to teach kids how to beat box with “Biz’s Beat of the Day”. Special guests will join the party on stage for the Super Music Friends Show and Dancey Dance segments.

Released in October, 2009, YO GABBA GABBA!: MUSIC IS AWESOME Volume 1 topped kids and overall music charts at iTunes (#1 kids album), Amazon (top 5 kids album) and Target sales, which reached more than 40,000 copies in only 6 months since its release. YO GABBA GABBA!: MUSIC IS AWESOME was picked as one of 2009’s top holiday gifts for toddlers by both PARENTS magazine and the popular Mom web destination MomLogic.com. YO GABBA GABBA!: MUSIC IS AWESOME Volume 2 will be released on iTunes and hit shelves nationwide this past September.


Dates, venues and ticket prices are subject to change.

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#/pages/Yo-Gabba-Gabba/42220833615?ref=ts

Twitter: http://twitter.com/yogabbagabba


Winner will get 4 tickets for the 2pm show on Dec 12th (this is also considered the Dallas / Fort Worth show!)

How to win it… Contest ends 11:59pm EST. December 6th 2010.

You must comment telling us who would you love to see do a dancey dance at the live show? please include some method for us to contact you in the comment (twitter or email)

You get 1 extra entry for following us on twitter – twitter.com/dadarocks

You get 1 extra entry for following yo gabba gabba on twitter – http://twitter.com/yogabbagabba

You get 1 extra entry for tweeting about this contest (you can do this daily). Must contain the following information:

@yogabbagabba #FriscoTX @dadarocks – http://bit.ly/fMeEVb and you must also comment with the link to your twitter message.

Example: I want to rock at @yogabbagabba live #theresapartyinmycity #FriscoTX & @dadarocks – http://bit.ly/fMeEVb

You get 1 extra entry for becoming a Fan on facebook – facebook.com/dadarocks you must comment that you’re a fan

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You will have 12 hours to reply before we pick another winner!

Disclaimer: Yo Gabba Gabba! Live!: There’s a party in my city is providing the tickets for the raffle.

Causing a Ruckus with iOS ebook for kids – free this weekend and giveaway!

Causing a Ruckus with iOS ebook for kids – free this weekend and giveaway!

As a token of our appreciation and a treat for the upcoming holiday season, we are giving a gift from our family to yours – two apps for FREE!

The promo will run Thanksgiving Day, November 24th, just before midnight, through Monday, November 29th at midnight.  During that time, you will be able to download – FREE — both The Velveteen Rabbit http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-velveteen-rabbit/id395279598?mt=8 )and The Night Before Christmas ( http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-night-before-christmas/id404806295?mt=8 ), a brand new app just added to the Ruckus library.  Both of these classic stories are narrated by Meryl Streep and contain beautiful artwork and music.  Think of it as a little Meryl Streep gift from us.

I’ve gotten a chance to watch the amazing job that Ruckus has done with Robin Williams in Pecos Bill. The artwork is amazing and the voice over talent is second to none.  The other book i checked out was John Henry which is voiced over by Denzel Washington.

I do have some giveaways for these great ebooks coming up but you’ll need to be a fan on facebook… http://facebook.com/dadarocks also I figure that Ruckus was sooo nice in giving these away for free that should be enough!


Taking the kids out to the Carnival – how about a virtual one?! Wii Game Giveaway

Taking the kids out to the Carnival – how about a virtual one?! Wii Game Giveaway

I used to love going to the carnivals growing up and well times have changed long has come and gone the rigged games for a stuffed animal (that you really don’t need or want) or rides that are safe. Most carnivals these days are pretty shady, the rides one step away from dangerous and the games well if you wanna win that big dog… you might as well hand over you’re wallet.

When I heard about the New Carnival Games for Wii I was totally impressed that someone turned all those little one of games and turned it virtual. I cant say I was shocked but excited to see how the translation from in person to online would go. Wii games have dozens of smaller titles that combo up a number of smaller games and this title is no different but the real point is that they have the motion and the skills down!

If you pop some corn and grab some candy you could make a great family night just playing the carnival games for a bit. This is a refresh of the title Carnival Games and has added all new games and every game has multiplayer. If you liked the first one this is a must buy! if you never heard of the first one (I’ll admit it I was in that boat…) I’m glad I found out about this one!

Buy it off amazon [Wii | Wii Bundle with Motion Plus | DS]








How to win it… Contest ends 11:59pm EST. November 3, 2010.

You must comment telling us who your favorite game at the carnival, please include some method for us to contact you in the comment (twitter or email)

You get 1 extra entry for following us on twitter – twitter.com/dadarocks

You get 1 extra entry for following 2kPlay on twitter – twitter.com/2kPlay

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#newcarnivalgames @2kPlay @dadarocks – http://bit.ly/bUyHFm and you must also comment with the link to your twitter message.

Example: I want to win the #newcarnivalgames from @2kPlay Thanks to @dadarocks – http://bit.ly/bUyHFm

You get 1 extra entry for becoming a Fan on facebook – facebook.com/dadarocks you must comment that you’re a fan (and leave a little note on the wall)

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You will have 24 hours to reply before we pick another winner!

Disclaimer: Thanks to 2K Play for the prizes for this raffle.