Don Draper returns… how does he get that clean save?! must be The Art of Shaving

Don Draper returns… how does he get that clean save?! must be The Art of Shaving

Don Draper

Don Draper

Mad men, which is set in the 1960’s around the men (and women) of Madison Avenue who develop the art of spin and really what advertising is today. Is set to return for another season starting Sunday on AMC (check your local cable/satellite listings).  I love this show, first its total guy/dude/dad sprinkle in the women (who were still fighting for equal rights at the time this is set is clearly being shown). Beyond that its just awesome how much cooler things look then compared to now… yes I’m a total retro junkie but you know what everything was made better back then (heck even iphones were made better a year or two ago – lol [I’m an apple lover just needed to put it out there])… But really the cars built there are still running today, the furniture built then was solid like toss two toddlers on the desk and let them jump and not a dent – today you’d have two kids on the floor crying with splintered polyboard wood chips around them.

One thing I love about Don Draper is in the show which we’ve now reached mid-1960’s we only seen Don unshaven like once! So I gotta ask how does he get that amazing shave?! it must be the Art of Shaving, I’ll admit I’m not a razor user daily I’m really more of a once a week kind of guy… I like the stubble – my wife hates it.

I’ve used Art of Shaving products in the past – they really make shaving something a little retro and something very cool. I could never get as close with my electric razor then I can with a straight raiser and using some of the products in this art of shaving kit makes that shave last a little longer and get a lot closer because if you can raise the hairs, then you’ll cut them closer (which will help save off that 4 o’clock shadow a few hours longer).

Sure this could be your fake business card… or you can use

The Art of Shaving Fusion® Chrome Collection ProGlide™ Shave Set (SRP: $40)

Includes 8 Fusion ProGlide Power blade cartridges PLUS starter sizes of The Art of Shaving Pre-Shave Oil, Shaving Cream, Badger Shaving Brush, and After-Shave Balm. These products combine The Art of Shaving aromatherapy-based products, handcrafted accessories and expert shaving technique to guarantee optimal shaving results while relieving and preventing ingrown hairs, razor burn, tough beard and sensitive skin.  Here is a similar Art of Shaving Starter Kit – Unscented on Amazon [Link].

Also today starts the chance to get 20% off luxury shaving products from The Art of Shaving beginning tomorrow (July 22). Start by signing up for our email newsletter through the below link, and you will receive a special email which allows you to enjoy the discount, as well as other promotional offers from The Art of Shaving. https://www.theartofshaving.com/friendsfamily/

How to win it… Contest ends 11:59pm EST. July 31, 2010.

You must comment telling us how you shave – ravor, electric, barber shop straight razor, 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 The Art of Shaving on twitter – www.twitter.com/theartofshaving

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

@theartofshaving @dadarocks – http://bit.ly/d5Taje and you must also comment with the link to your twitter message.

Example: I want an #oldschoolshave from from @theartofshaving & @dadarocks – http://bit.ly/d5Taje

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 of The Art of Shaving on facebook – www.facebook.com/theartofshaving you must comment that you’re a fan

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You will have 48 hours to reply before we pick another winner!

Disclaimer: The Art of Shaving is providing The Art of Shaving Fusion® Chrome Collection ProGlide(tm) Shave Set as the prize for the raffle.

My kid rocks out to a guitar with no strings – Paper Jamz Giveaway

My kid rocks out to a guitar with no strings – Paper Jamz Giveaway

I’ve always loved the simple fact that my sons loves music.  Its something about a toddler and music that just go together like peanut butter and jelly. For the last few months its been all about pianos because the keys are way safer then string guitars.

Enter the modern age guitar by paper jam – this thing rocks! With a great senors that play cords and songs.  It really is paper thin and I must admit although its marketed as a kids toy – I’ve totally found myself playing it again and again. The sound volume is great and clear, which isnt always the case with kids toys.  The art on the guitar is awesome and the response from the senors is magical.

Really one of the biggest concerns with little kids and guitars is that’ll they slice their finger if they hit the string in a certain way, but there is no strings here.  This would make an amazing gift for any kid that is even the slightest musically inclined. While I was demoing the guitar they also make a drum and a amp. I’m sure the quality that is in the guitar is also in the drums and amp.

Each instrument comes with a set list of songs and they’re coming out in series so they’ll be a factor of collectible on top of the fact you’ll want some different songs. I’m totally down with my kid learning to love classic rock, as I’m sure my wife would love him to learn country music (dont forget she’s from Texas). My set list was Born to be wild, Mississippi Queen, and Smoke on the water all songs that I truly love!

Here is the commercial that will be airing on TV (if you haven’t already seen it!) but then again it just came out, so maybe you haven’t!

How to win it… Contest ends 11:59pm EST. July 29, 2010.

You must comment telling us what your favorite guitar song is, 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 PaperJamz on twitter – twitter.com/PaperJamz

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

@PaperJamz @dadarocks – http://bit.ly/9dV3tZ and you must also comment with the link to your twitter message.

Example: I want to win the awesome guitar from @PaperJamz & @dadarocks – http://bit.ly/9dV3tZ

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 of Paper Jamz on facebook – http://www.facebook.com/pages/Paper-Jamz/104699312897287?ref=ts you must comment that you’re a fan

You get 1 extra entry for subscribing to our Feedburner digest mailing (right side subscribe by email) – you must also comment that you’ve subscribed

You get 1 extra entry for becoming a friend on Google Connect (right side below facebook box) – you must also comment that you’ve become a friend

You will have 48 hours to reply before we pick another winner!

Disclaimer: WowWee/Paper Jamz is providing the stroller as the prize for the raffle.

Father’s Day Gift Guide 2010

Father’s Day Gift Guide 2010


2010 Gift Guide

Tali Gillette Dada Cufflinks, Keychain or Pendant

Tali Gillette DaDa Cufflinks, keychain or Pendant are a great way to celebrate being a father.

Apple iPad

(But due on June 7th is an announcement of the new Apple iPhone – so Dad might just want an apple giftcard to do what he wants with)

Jabra Bluetooth HALO headphones

Connect over bluetooth to your iPod Touch/iPhone/iPad or blackberry to
enjoy wireless music and answer phone calls in crystal clear stereo sound

Kodak PULSE Digital Frame

Be able to email new pictures right to
your digital frame (requires wifi).

Diaper Dude

Diaper Dude – Designed for Dads by a Dad. Helps dad stay organized with style!

Sony PS3
Sure you’re man might still be a gamer or totally not – but this game system packs a punch for the entire family doubling as a
BluRay Player

Dinner at Peter Lugers
A New York Institution

Beatles Remastered Collection CD or USB

After all, who doesn’t like the Beatles?

Matching father – son(s) matching bathing suits from Vilebrequin

For classic family memories

Saddleback Leather Briefcase Dark Coffee Brown

Real Men do wear leather

New Digital SLR Camera

Check out the nikon D5000 but for a
little more power Nikon D90 if your a canon family check out EOS Rebel
T2i and with a little more power EOS 50D
Nikon D5000
Nikon D90
Canon T2i
Canon 50D

Underwater Canon PowerShot D10 digital camera or the Kodak PLAYSPORT video camera

D10
Playsport

Logitech Squeezebox Boom

Enjoy Pandora Internet radio in any room with Logitech Squeezebox Boom.

Sh*t My Dad Says

Read the book that got it start as a twitter account and soon to be a CBS sitcom.

The Ulimate Man Chair

Copenhagen Chair but if you want something a little closer to home Pottery Barn’s Manhattan Armchair

Copenhagen Chair
PB Manhattan Armchair

A Family Photo Calendar

This DIY (do it yourself project) is
super easy and fun – http://www.adoramapix.com/products/calendars for awesome quality!

Getaway Just the Two of You

Fom Rivera Maya, Wine tasting in
Sonoma, to just a quick trip to near by shore based spa like CT’s Water’s Edge

Tickets to a Game

Yankees vs Mets subway series is right around the corner in mid june tickets can be found on stubhub.

Friday
Saturday
Sunday

The Art of Shaving

Get that close shave with the art of shaving Contemporary Shaving Set.

Annual Membership to John Allan’s Salon

Give the Gift of pampering! Introduce Dad to a lifestyle and philosophy that has men caring more about their appearance and their personal well being.

Bacon of the Month Club

For the man who loves his swine

Dads should get a trophy! Win an AMAZING trophy to give on Father’s Day!

Dads should get a trophy! Win an AMAZING trophy to give on Father’s Day!

Being a dad is hard work, being a great dad is even harder work – there is so much juggling going on I feel like I’m in the circus from time to time.  Gotta balance the job/family/and your own sanity its a lot to handle.  When you think about what dad wants sure he could use a new fancy Kodak Playsport video camera [Amazon] that we can take in the pool with the kids but that’s not enough give him something that he can have on his desk at work like a piece of art work.  Give him a TROPHY!

No not one of those silly little league trophies they give to everyone for being a good sport and not quitting the team, when they were benched for the coach’s kid to get some extra playing time. I mean MAN TROPHY! I can already hear the sound of Tim Allen from his home improvement tv show of grrr grrr grrrr 🙂 you know what I’m talking about…

















Check out this video – this thing is a beast!

FantasyTrophies.com [Link]  was founded by Dave Mitri, nearly 15 years ago, when he sculpted the Armchair Quarterback, for his own fantasy football league, out of his garage in Cleveland, Ohio.  He now produces trophies for nearly every fantasy related sport and has moved the operation to a shop in Brooklyn, NY where he continues to produce the highest quality, most original trophies for diehard fantasy sports fanatics.

The giveaway is this incredible trophy!












How to win it… Contest ends 11:59am EST. June 15, 2010.

You get 1 entry for placing a comment what would the plaque say and please use 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/dada_rocks

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

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

Example: I want to win a @FantasyTrphies for [person’s first name] from @dada_rocks – http://bit.ly/cTxUWF

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

You get 1 extra entry for becoming a Fan on facebook of FantasyTrophies.com – http://www.facebook.com/pages/FantasyTrophiescom/32938862386?ref=ts
you must a comment that you’re a fan

You get 1 extra entry for subscribing to our Feedburner digest mailing (right side subscribe by email) – you must also comment that you’ve subscribed

You will have 12 hours to reply before we pick another winner and then make us miss the father’s day shipping deadline.

Disclaimer: FantasyTrophines.com is providing this Trophy for the raffle.

Father’s Day Gift Giveaway: Jabra Wireless Gear!

Father’s Day Gift Giveaway: Jabra Wireless Gear!

Jabra HALO [Amazon]

The Jabra HALO is a wireless Bluetooth stereo headset that allows users to enjoy wireless music and answer phone calls in crystal clear stereo sound.  Featuring A2DP technology, the Jabra HALO gives users the ability to seamlessly connect to any Bluetooth music-playing device – and all 3.5 mm music playing devices – including mobile phones, Mp3 players, laptops, and TVs.  In addition, ensuring that users won’t miss phone calls while listening to music, the HALO fades out music to allow for incoming calls. The HALO features a lightweight (only 3 ounces!) over-the-head design with a foldable headband – small enough to take it wherever you go.  The HALO also has the versatility to switch between wireless and wired connectivity if a device doesn’t support Bluetooth stereo (A2DP) technology.  The device also features Zirene® Power Bass for audio enhancement.


Jabra STONE [Amazon]

The Jabra STONE, the most sleek and stylish Bluetooth on the market allows busy moms to look good on the go. The STONE elegantly wraps behind the ear eliminating the on-face microphone look, combining style and function. Make play dates, speak to colleagues, or make dinner plans for a girl’s night out – all without anyone even knowing you are wearing a Bluetooth device! New noise cancelling technology ensures every phone call will be clear and uninterrupted by whatever noise surrounds you throughout your day.  In addition, the STONE comes with a portable charger so it is always easy to re-charge.


Jabra CRUISER [Amazon]

The Jabra CRUISER is the first Bluetooth wireless speakerphone to feature noise cancelling technology, allowing it to block out background noise from traffic or other passengers while enhancing the quality of your voice. In addition, the CRUISER can play music from the radio and your phone or portable music players (iPod/MP3 players) through your cars stereo system, so you’ll never miss a call because you couldn’t hear your phone. The CRUISER allows you to speak on the phone when you drive in compliance to hands free driving laws, making it extremely useful for moms on the go whether you are driving to soccer practice or going to work.  Never again will you have a frustrating phone call where you have to repeat everything you say because no one can hear you over the kids singing along in the backseat!

Jabra’s Website [Link]

I’ve had all three of these devices for a few weeks now and I can tell you how cool they are until you’ve got them in your hands – the sound is amazing! Best part is if your using these to speak with someone, they can actually hear you! I had these devices synced to my iPhone 3G in less then 2 minutes.

It was that easy!

The Halo works as wireless headphones and also a headset mic. The sound that comes out of these speakers is amazing and crystal clear.

The Stone is a typical bluetooth headset expect the base part of it will recharge the wireless piece this is great for the always on the phone executive or just on the go dad.

It frees up your hands when pushing a stroller too!

The Cruiser is a speaker phone (designed for the car) but will work anyplace – the speaker is at least 5 times louder then the speaker built into the iPhone (meaning you can actually use a speaker phone call).

I love these products so much I wanted to give everyone a shot at winning.  There will be 3 – yes THREE winners 1 prize per person.

How to win it… Contest ends 11:59am EST. June 16, 2010.

You get 1 entry for placing a comment if you could turn something wireless what would it be & why, which of the 3 devices you’d like to win and please use 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/dada_rocks

You get 1 extra entry for following Jabra on twitter – twitter.com/Jabra_US

You get 1 extra entry for tweeting about this contest (you can do this daily). Must contain the following information:
@Jabra_US @dada_rocks – http://bit.ly/du4gk0  and you must also leave a comment with the link to your twitter message.

Example: I want to win a @Jabra_US [device’s name] from @dada_rocks – http://bit.ly/du4gk0

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

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

You get 1 extra entry for subscribing to our Feedburner digest mailing (right side subscribe by email) – you must also comment that you’ve subscribed

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

Disclaimer: Jabra is providing these devices for the raffle.