When I was told that I was going to be a father for the first time I was in awe. I didn’t know what I was in for. I thought that my wife’s belly would get bigger, the baby would kick every once in awhile, and then we would have a brand new little person in our lives that I could hold while they were slipped into sweet slumber. Little did I know that my wife would have horrible pains from muscles and nerves that she did not even know existed. She also would get kicked in several different spots on the interior of her body and I know she had internal bruising. Cuddling and sleeping near each other were non existent due to the variety of positions she had to be in just to be comfortable. We won’t even go into crazy strange people swooping in and getting all touchy-feely with the belly.

I did so underestimate the whole experience of US being pregnant. It must have not been too bad since we decided to go through it all again two more times! Just like each child is nothing like the other….neither were the pregnancies. Expect the unexpected!

I think that there is one movie that can put a good deal of these experiences into a film. It’s What to Expect When Your Expecting.

Giveaway

Dr. Smith’s is giving one (1) lucky Daddy Digest reader

• 6 month supply of Dr. Smith’s Diaper Rash Ointment
• A $25 Visa gift card
• A set of 3 books from the What to Expect Series: What to Expect When You’re Expecting, What to Expect The First Year, and What to Expect the Second Year.

Two (2) runners up will win

• A 6 month supply of Dr. Smith’s.

How to Enter

To Enter, you must “Like” Dr. Smith’s on Facebook, www.Facebook.com/DoctorSmiths and leave a comment on this post. Entries will be accepted through Midnight CT on May 14th, 2012.

Extra Entries Available

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This giveaway will end on May 14th at 11:59 PM Central time. Winner will be chosen via a random number generator. Giveaway is open to US entries. The winner must contact me in 24 hours to claim their prize. Good luck to everyone!

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It’s that time everyone! I told you guys just a few days ago about the Three Stooges movie coming out, now here we are and the movie is a-out and a-rockin’! I also mentioned something about a giveaway….so here we go…but first let me get you re-introduced to the movie.

About the film

This spring, “3” + “Stooges” = the spring’s funniest family movie event: THE THREE STOOGES. Left on a nun’s doorstep, Larry, Curly and Moe grow up finger-poking, nyuk-nyuking and woo-woo-wooing their way to uncharted levels of knuckleheaded misadventure. Out to save their childhood home, only The Three Stooges could stumble their way onto fame, fortune – and starring roles in a phenomenally successful TV reality show.

About the filmmakers and cast

The film stars Sean Hayes, Will Sasso, Chris Diamantopoulos, Jane Lynch, Jennifer Hudson, Sofia Vergara, Craig Bierko, Stephen Collins, and Larry David.  Directed by Peter Farrelly & Bobby Farrelly

Important Link-o-rama!

Share The Three Stooges motion poster on Facebook

 Visit the official website to play games and Get Stooged

Follow on Twitter  #ThreeStooges

Giveaway

One (1) winner will receive:

- $25 Fandango Gift Card

- Family 4-pack of Three Stooges T-shirts

How to Enter

Tell me who your favorite stooge is.

Extra Entries Available

After you have completed the first entry, you are eligible for additional entries. Make sure you leave a separate comment for EACH entry. Each counts as one extra entry unless noted otherwise.

• Subscribe to Daddy Digest by reader or email.
• Like me on my Facebook Fan Page.
• Follow Daddy Digest on Twitter AND Tweet about the giveaway. Leave the URL to the Tweet in your comment. You can tweet once a day, but remember to leave the URL to each tweet.

This giveaway will end on April 28th at 10:00 PM Central time. Winner will be chosen via a random number generator. Giveaway is open to US entries. Prizing courtesy of 20th Century Fox.  The winner must contact me in 24 hours to claim their prize. Good luck to everyone!

The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely that of the blog owners. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer or provider. I have been given a product free of charge, but that does not impact my views or opinions in any freakin’ way.

I don’t know about all of you but I need my hands be free to do a lot of other stuff rather than hold onto a cell phone all day long.  I searched around different brands, different stores, different models and I still did not know what Bluetooth headset to get.  I did remember however that there was a brand called Jawbone that a lot of middle-aged men in suits, ties, and shiny shoes that would blind you if you looked straight at them used.  Times have chenged and so has Jawbone’s style. Nowadays, Jawbone has come out with a line that is sleek, elegant, and all-around architechual looking at times.  The two that I’m going talk about are the Jawbone ERA and the Jawbone ICON HD+THE NERD.  These headsets are absolutely amazing, smart, stylish and do exactly what I need them to do.

First off let’s start with the Jawbone ERA.  This bad boy has motion control that means you can magically control your headset with a shake shake to enter pairing mode or tap tap the headset to answer phone calls.  Built in motion sensors create new interactions and levels of intelligence.  This thing is seriously smart.  Also, you can listen to music listen in HD, caller ID by name and it has automatic volume control.

The ICON on the other hand, has many of the same functions as the ERA but with the little NERD adapter that you can plug in to any USB port like a computer.  It will turn your computer that does not have Bluetooth into a Bluetooth capable device.  Another thing with the NERD and the ICON HD is that my laptop currently is not Bluetooth capable.  We were on an airplane a couple of weeks ago and all I had to do was plug the NERD adapter in to my laptop.  Then I was able to listen to a movie in HD when I could not previously.

Both of these headsets come with Noise Assassin.  The Noise Assassin is the original background noise killer and this is the only full noise canceling technology on the market developed for use by real commanders and helicopter pilots in our armed forces.  I’m telling you…this technology is stunning. One thing that I love about these headsets is I can walk in the door after coming home from work with my ERA in my ear paired with my cell phone, walk over to the counter and have the ERA connect to my iPad.  Then watch a video on YouTube through my iPad and then get a phone call on my cell phone and be able to answer on the same headset. Multitasking Maestro!

If you’re doing some last-minute holiday shopping or you have some gift cards to blow after the holiday season you have to put these on your list. These are some incredible headsets and I know if you are a busy parent, all around geek, or someone who needs to do more with their hands that you will just love these headsets.  Check them out today!

In fact….I have NINE Best Buy gift cards to help you out a little bit to maybe put towards one (or both) of these headsets!

Giveaway

Nine  (9) winners will receive:

How to Enter

Tell me if you have ever heard of the Best Buy Rewards Card and if you have one?

Extra Entries Available

After you have completed the first entry, you are eligible for additional entries. Make sure you leave a separate comment for EACH entry. Each counts as one extra entry unless noted otherwise.

• Subscribe to Daddy Digest by reader or email.
• Like me on my Facebook Fan Page.
• Follow Daddy Digest on Twitter AND Tweet about the giveaway. Leave the URL to the Tweet in your comment. You can tweet once a day, but remember to leave the URL to each tweet.

This giveaway will end on January 5th at 10:00 PM Central time. Winner will be chosen via a random number generator. Giveaway is open to US entries. The winner must contact me in 24 hours to claim their prize. Good luck to everyone!

The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely that of the blog owners. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer or provider. I have been given a product free of charge, but that does not impact my views or opinions in any freakin’ way.

I grew up in a world where The Muppets were icons. During my time in L.A. a couple of months back we took a little venture on over to the Jim Henson Company lot. While we were there we toured the place and I got to see first hand the care and love that goes into this franchise. The most moving and inspirational thing that I saw there was a mural of some of the most iconic and most loved characters that anyone has ever created. I realized that most of Henson’s creations and chracters have been splintered out to other companies therefore making a huge Henson reunion….almost impossible.

I took solace though in the fact though The Muppets were going to take another run at the big screen and get the old gang back together again. The movie was a brain-child of Jason Segel and Nick Stoller. We got to interview the co-writers of the movie that day in L.A. and they had some great insights on the Muppets. When Jason Segel (Forgetting Sarah Marshall, How I Met Your Mother) was asked if he was still in awe of the expeience he said “It was a childhood dream of mine. I have a list of dreams that I wanted to publish. One was being on David Letterman, which I did a few years ago. One is hosting SNL which I still haven’t done but I think that I will soon. Then one was make a Muppets movie. And then be on the cover of Men’s Health. Start the campaign for that. Rough.”

When Watching this film I really noticed that there was a definate attention to the past. Jason Segel said “I think what we look towards was the legacy that they had created with those first three movies and the TV show. That was really our model and we didn’t have to stray very far from that time or try to update it or anything like that. The Muppets, their style of humor is pretty timeless and you know, comedy really moves in cycles.” I think that Jason and Nick really wrote an adventure that holds true to the past and propels The Muppets into the future.

You don’t have to take my word on what I think about the movie though. We also asked a couple of experts in the field of the Muppets what they thought of the movie and the script that the guys wrote. Kermit the Frog said “It was wonderful working with Jason. You know, Jason actually wrote this thing to begin with and it went through about 17 thousand rewrites but he’s the guy who wanted to make this movie with us.” Miss Piggy had a different take on it though. “Yeah, I don’t really read the script. I just count lines.” (Kermit clears his throat and chimes in) “Counts her lines.”

If after all of that you still need convincing to go and see The Muppets, well then here it is from my kids first hand. It is their “pick” of the week…you’ll see what I mean by that.

The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely that of the blog owners. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer or provider.

A few posts ago I talked with you guys about my ring dilemma. I have finally resolved this issue and found the ring for me (or at least the fourth ring for me). I scoured the interwebs to try and get an idea of what ring I wanted. See, for one thing I have this weird thing that happens when I wear certain rings. Underneath the ring I get an blister looking ouchie and I don’t know whether it is from the gold or something else. So I was very worried about what I was going to put on my finger.

I headed on over to Tungsten Rings Online and marveled at all of the choices. I compared them to several other sites that specialize in Tungsten rings and found such a great selection and at least 30%-40% less than other sites. I found the one I wanted and they promptly sent it to me. Upon the ring’s arrival I thought that it really looked impeccable. I got the Flat Tungsten Carbide Satin Finish Band and have had it on my finger for a little over a month now. The comfort is great, the look is elegant, and I have had no problems with this ring messin’ with my skin. Also, I have been wearing it non-stop even at work and it has not gotten one scratch on it all.

If you are in the market for a new wedding band or for one to replace a lost one…or two…or three..I think you have an answer from me. Good stuff!

The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely that of the blog owners. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer or provider. I have been given a product free of charge, but that does not impact my views or opinions in any freakin’ way.

I’ve gotten to the point in my life where I am caring about how I look more than ever before. I am in my early 30′s, I have made my way back to the same weight that I was in high school, and I am building a little muscle in this bod of mine. Trying to keep up with a wife that just looks better and better as the years go on is really hard. I need to make sure that I don’t slack off in the fashion department not only so I can be seen in public with my wife but at the same time hope to never embarrass my kids by ever becoming the lazy-out-of-touch-with-society-these-days type of dad.

I have had to get rid of a good bit of clothes that are too big for me now.  I have replaced those clothes with new clothes that are really nice and family approved. Once I got the shirts, the pants, and the shoes I knew that I had to work on the other items that would compliment a new wardrobe. I am not a hat person so I didn’t have to worry about that. The biggest thing to worry about now would be a new jacket and this is where Lands’ End comes in.

The fine folks at Lands’ End sent over a Lands ‘End Men’s Hooded Down Jacket. Starting off with the outside of the jacket I found that the windproof nylon shell features a water-resistant finish to repel rain and snow. There is a storm flap and oh-so ingenious concealed fleece storm cuffs that keep cold from sneaking in. The adjustable, insulated hood stays put on your head — even when Old Man Winter starts to blow. There are eight colors to choose from but if you know me I really tend to stick with black. Feel free to brighten things up.

On the inside you’ve got a lightweight inner lining that is packed with 600 fill down so you can bundle up without looking like the Michelin Man. There are some simple yet very practical details that include, zippered side pockets, a zippered chest pocket, and finished off with an adjustable drawcord hem. Another good thing is that when after you are done getting all wet and dirty (but still staying warm) outside you can throw this guy in the washer and dryer and be done with it.

Some Little Details

• Maximum warmth without traditional down bulk.
• Lightweight, super warm 600 fill down insulation
• Wind-resistant nylon shell with DriOff finish repels water
• Down insulated hood easily zips off when not needed
• Storm flap provides added protection
• Cozy fleece-lined pockets with secure zipper closure
• Internal pocket and cord port for MP3 player

I think anyone that needs a seriously warm jacket should snag this one.  It is rated one of the warmest jackets out of all of Lands’ End inventory.  I really like the fit and features of this jacket and if I had to say one negative thing about the jacket it would probably be that there are no layers or control to the warmth it provides.  I guess I really kind of got spoiled with my other Land’s End jacket from previous winters where you had three different ways to wear that one.

The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely that of the blog owners. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer or provider. I have been given a product free of charge, but that does not impact my views or opinions in any freakin’ way.

This time of year is really rough on my skin.  Fall and then winter really work a number on our dermis and cold temps usually aggravate skin conditions. With me being active at work for 10+ hours a day and also having an extremely physical job I need something that not only keeps me feeling clean, but also keeps some moisture in my skin.  Many dudes put up with cleansing products that are harsh and drying, without realizing these products leave their skin feeling dry, irritated and uncomfortable.  Dove Men+Care Clean Comfort Body and Face Wash with Micromoisture technology is clinically proven to fight skin dryness better than regular men’s body wash.

I don’t usually like smelling like a girly-man with all these body washes that are out there.   This body wash was formulated specifically for men who prefer a mild, unscented body and face wash.This ultra-light formula rinses off easily for a refreshing clean and total skin comfort.  Also, the Active Clean Shower Tool was created to give an even better body wash experience by delivering maximum lather and maximum scrub in each shower.

• Ultra-light formula rinses easily and cleanly
• MICROMOISTURE activates when lathering
• For best results, use with Active Clean Shower Tool
• Available sizes: 13.5 oz and 18 oz

The first scented antiperspirant/deodorant from Dove specifically designed to give men protection—without compromise. Its unique formula combines one of the most effective ingredients for 48-hour protection against odor and wetness with non-irritant 1/4 moisturizer technology.

• 48-hour odor and wetness protection
• Non-irritating formula
• Tough on Sweat, Not on Skin

I hope that you all say hydrated this winter inside and out!

The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely that of the blog owners. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer or provider. I have been given a product free of charge, but that does not impact my views or opinions in any freakin’ way.

Growing up I watched my fair share of cartoons. I loved Transformers, Masters of the Universe, GI Joe, Gimmie a Break….okay that last one I really liked in the 80′s but it was not a cartoon. Bringing in some of the love that I had for my childhood shows to my daughter has not been that successful. There was one show that I did watch in the afternoons that wasn’t so action oriented. It wasn’t a show so worried about saving the world as it was worried about finding the best outfit to wear during the next big music performance. That show was Jem and the Holograms.

After showing Jem to her on The HUB my daughter could not get enough.  But, don’t take my word for it…I will let her fill you in on the series.

In 1985 the “truly outrageous” TV show JEM And The Holograms premiered to the delight of young girls and boys. This new animated series focused on the dual life of beautiful Jerrica Benton, co-owner of Starlight Music, and her pop star alter-ego, Jem, lead singer for the all-girl band JEM And The Holograms.

With its unique story line combination of drama, action, romance and music, JEM and The Holograms was a smash hit and became an icon for a decade. Its message of glamour, glitter, fashion and fame helped define a generation!

Some of my favorite peeps over at Shoutfactory! you can relive the adventures of JEM And The Holograms and their archrivals, The Misfits and The Stingers, in this first-ever complete collector’s edition 11-DVD box set. All 65 episodes of the hit series are included, accompanied by an EXCLUSIVE bonus disc of brand-new and archival material rarely seen!

Bonus Features Include

• Retrospective Featurettes, Including Brand-New Interviews With The Cast, Crew And Fans!
• Original Toy Commercials
• Video Jukebox
• Animated Storyboards
• Original Writer’s Bible

Some of my fondest memories growing up was when all of my family got together and just had a movie night. Whether it was rented from the video store, pulled out from our own collection, or watched it over broadcast TV it was an occasion that defined a great day.

One thing that is no doubt a huge part of movie experiences is popcorn. One company that has been getting popcorn right for over 45 years is Orville Redenbacher.  Popcorn is good on a normal day, but what if you ramped your popcorn up a little bit with some “extra” flavor.  Well, here comes Orville Redenbacher’s Flavors to the rescue!  These packs of popcorn perfection are available in White Cheddar, Extra Cheese and Sea Salt & Vinegar.   These bad boys allow you sprinkle on your flavor fave to add a little bit of “heaven in a pouch” to your popcorn.

I tried the popcorn out for myself and thought that I really wanted the entire packet throughout the bowl.  It had such an intense flavor and the kids just went crazy for it.  My wife Crystal doesn’t really care for huge amounts of cheese (I know right!  What’s wrong with her?) so popcorn like this may not be for her…but wait…I told her she could control the amount of cheese that the popcorn had on it.  Talk about having some some of control over things in this house!  

I was also tasked with the job to create a basket that revolved around a family movie night and the best flavor of all….Extra Cheese!  Here’s what I thought would be a rocking basket to make sure the night is a hit!

• Orville Redenbacher’s Flavor Singles Extra Cheese – Start the night off with some and fix some more when you start up the movies.  You can control the cheesy flavor, but you can’t control your craving for more.
• Popcorn Cups – Well…to put popcorn in.
• Cheddar Fries – Like if there wasn’t already enough cheese…here’s some more.
• Soda – Gotta have some soda.  I just couldn’t find any cheese flavored brands.
• Movies:

1. Enchanted – Because you know fairy-tales coming to life would seem pretty cheesy.
2. Hook – Because it is equally a kid and an adult movie.
3. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs – Funny family film that has many opportunities to see really big cheese topped foods.

• A Blanket – Because some people just need to snuggle during a movie.  Either that or their iron is low.
• Crunch ‘N Munch and PoppyCock –  Because there are both fun to eat and one is really funny to say in a British accent.
• Pizza Hut Gift Card – Cheese makes up 36 percent of  pizzas.  What else would you eat with so much cheese?   A roast?
• Mouse Trap – Fantastic game that revolves around the love of cheese.  I really admire those critters.
• Snack Packs and Chocolate – Gotta bring the sweetness in at the end of the night.
• Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate –  Because it warms the rest of you up after the heart warming movies.  (Brought the “cheesy” comments right there.)

Giveaway

One  (1) winners will receive:

• A separate (but similar) Family Movie Night gift basket valued at $150!

How to Enter

Tell me do you think you’ll snack on Orville Redenbacher’s popcorn more now that it comes in new flavors? Which flavors are you most excited to try?

Extra Entries Available

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• Subscribe to Daddy Digest by reader or email.
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• Like Orville Redenbacher on their Facebook Fan Page
• Follow Daddy Digest on Twitter AND Tweet about the giveaway. Leave the URL to the Tweet in your comment. You can tweet once a day, but remember to leave the URL to each tweet.

This giveaway will end on October 26th at 10:00 PM Central time. Winner will be chosen via a random number generator. Giveaway is open to US entries. The winner must contact me in 24 hours to claim their prize. Good luck to everyone!

The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely that of the blog owners. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer or provider. I have been given a product free of charge, but that does not impact my views or opinions in any freakin’ way.

Growing up in the digital age is so beneficial for the children of today. Just because we as parents didn’t grow up in this age doesn’t mean we can’t take part in it and enjoy it too. Pampers has come out with two sweet apps that make pre-birth to several years down the road fun for parents who want to stay involved with their children and watch their development.

Before the Birth

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 wormb 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.

Download Hello Baby for free through the iTunes App Store here. and experience baby development like never before—at simulated life-size, right on your iPad.

After the Birth

The Pampers Hello World Baby Memories lets you take daily photos of your baby and then easily create a time-lapse video so you can watch your baby grow. You can use Growing Baby for anything—a developing pregnancy bump, the growth of little fingers, hands, and feet, or a baby’s facial features. You can record his evolution for days, months or even years and then watch it in seconds.

Download the Hello World for free through the iTunes App Store here and make memories daily with your kiddos.

These are really outstanding tools for parents to use to get closer to their kids before and after the birth. I kind of wish they were around for us to use when my oldest was born. Don’t get any ideas…we are done.

Giveaway

One (1) winner will receive:

• An Apple iTouch
• A pack of Pampers Softcare Baby Fresh Wipes

How to Enter

Your favorite part of pregnancy and baby years!

Extra Entries Available

After you have completed the first entry, you are eligible for additional entries. Make sure you leave a separate comment for EACH entry. Each counts as one extra entry unless noted otherwise.

• Subscribe to Daddy Digest by reader or email.
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• Follow Daddy Digest on Twitter AND Tweet about the giveaway with the hashtag #PampersHelloApps. Leave the URL to the Tweet in your comment. You can tweet once a day, but remember to leave the URL to each tweet.

This giveaway will end on October 22nd at 10:00 PM Central time. Winner will be chosen via a random number generator. Giveaway is open to US entries. The winner must contact me in 24 hours to claim their prize. Good luck to everyone!

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