Planet Fitness is giving fans the chance to win two tickets to every Detroit Lions regular season home game. Fans can enter the sweepstakes online through witcontests.com or by visiting any of the 50+ participating Planet Fitness locations across Metro Detroit. Sweepstakes entries are open to Michigan residents ages 18 and older. You do not have to be a Planet Fitness member to participate. Each game represents its own contest, giving fans multiple chances to win throughout the season.
“At Planet Fitness, we believe we have a responsibility to enhance the health of the communities where we live, work, and work out,” Mary Scott, VP of Marketing at EPIC Fitness Group, communicated to ageekdaddy.com. “Our partnership with the Detroit Lions allows us to celebrate community, fitness, and inclusivity in a way that brings people together and creates unforgettable fan experiences.”
In addition to ticket giveaways, fans visiting Ford Field can test their skills at the Planet Fitness “Test Your Strength Bench” located in the stadium concourse—a fun and interactive way to engage with the brand while cheering on the Lions.
Today through the end of the month, join National Geographic in celebrating the beauty and wonder of ourHOME with a chance to win an expedition to the southernmost continent. Experience the rugged beauty of this frozen landmass firsthand, alongside a team of experts eager to share their passion for this region of the world. Enter the sweepstakes once daily at natgeo.com/ourhomesweepstakes from April 15-30, 2025.*
The prize includes the following:
One 12-day expedition cruise aboard the National Geographic Resolution or National Geographic Endurance to Antarctica for two (double occupancy);
Round-trip coach airfare and transfers upon arrival and departure;
All meals as indicated in the itinerary;
Daily activities and excursions as indicated by the itinerary, including kayaking or boating near icebergs, encountering wildlife, and visiting hard-to-reach places;
Access to biologists, geologists and undersea specialists to learn about wildlife throughout the trip.
The sweepstakes is part of the wider ourHOME campaign that The Walt Disney Company and National Geographic announced on April 1, spotlighting global efforts that help protect, restore and celebrate our shared home, and highlighting Disney and National Geographic’s shared legacy of storytelling that inspires a deeper connection to the natural world.
The sweepstakes is part of the wider ourHOME campaign that The Walt Disney Company and National Geographic announced on April 1, spotlighting global efforts that help protect, restore and celebrate our shared home, and highlighting Disney and National Geographic’s shared legacy of storytelling that inspires a deeper connection to the natural world.
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The Recording Academy just gave out their GRAMMY AWARDS for the best accomplishments in music for 2017. While country, rock, rap and hip hop take center stage during the awards ceremony did you know there is also a GRAMMY given out for best children's album of the year. There is some wonderful music crafted each year by artists dedicated to entertaining and educating young audiences and it is nice to see them recognized with a GRAMMY AWARD for "Best Children's Album." This year's nominees included Alphabet Rockers (Rise Shine #Woke), Lisa Loeb (Feel What U Feel), Ladysmith Black Mambazo (Songs of Peace & Love for Kids & Parents Around the World) and Justin Roberts (Lemonade).
Rise Shine #Woke utilizes hip hop dance music to provides kids with messages about social justice and put consciousness in motion. The album features performances by Genevieve Goings and Blackalicious along with music production from GRAMMY-winning producer Street Symphony.
Feel What U Feel is an all-ages album with 12 mostly original tracks available exclusively from Amazon Music. The album's music is inspired by classic children's songs from the 1960's and '70s and provides listeners with catchy melodies that delve into understanding and appreciating all kinds of emotions. Loeb is joined by some celebrity friends including Craig Robinson (The Office, Hot Tub Time Machine, Ghosted) and Ed Helms (Daily Show, The Hangover) to provide an extra dose of fun to the album.
The songs on this album are meant to teach children with some guidance from their parents the value of peace and love. Songs of Peace & Love for Kids & Parents Around the World uses music to convey that it is better to show someone love rather than anger and the world is a better place when people are at peace rather than fighting. Strong messages told in gentle rhythms make this album informative and interesting to listen to for young audiences.
Lemonade features 12 new original songs by Justin Roberts and The Not Ready for Naptime Players. The music has the vibe of an impromptu lemonade stand popping up on a hot summer day. In addition to Roberts vocals and ukulele play, the album has some dynamic performances by a number of musicians including Robbie Fulks on banjo and Gerald Dowd who uses cardboard boxes, paint cans and a number of other items turned into homemade percussion instruments.
And the winner of the GRAMMY AWARD is ... LISA LOEB
Lisa Loeb isn't the only winner though as A Geek Daddy is hosting a GRAMMY AWARD inspired giveaway. One lucky winner is going to receive a prize pack that has a CD of each of these Grammy nominated albums. Who is interested in winning this CD bundle giveaway of top children's music artists?!
To be eligible to win is simple! Just complete the entry options in the rafflecopter form below by Valentine's Day. The giveaway wraps up at midnight US Eastern Time on February 15, 2017. I'm sure someone is going to love this prize so get those entries in! A few housekeeping matters before you enter: must be a USA resident with a mailing address within the continental 48 states (No P.O. Boxes allowed) over the age of 18 years old. A Geek Daddy is not responsible for the fulfillment of the prizes and the randomly selected winner's information will be provided Sugar Mountain Public Relations who is responsible for its delivery. A Geek Daddy has not received any financial compensation or product regarding this promotion and is hosting this giveaway as a benefit to my website visitors.
Did you know more then 50% of people in a recent consumer survey reported that their parents didn't teach them how to floss? In this survey conducted by Propeller Insights on behalf of DenTek, a worldwide leader in oral healthcare products, only one third of parents acknowledged their children floss every day with eight out of ten of those whose kids don't floss every day saying their child's longest streak of consecutive flossing was 15 days or less. So DenTek is challenging families to step up their flossing game in 2018 with a fun contest that provides the change to win prizes including movie tickets and gift cards. Plus one lucky winner will be surprised with $2,500!!!
DenTek challenges your family to floss for 30 days straight. To enter the DenTek 30 Day Family Floss Challenge print out their flossing calendar to keep track of each day of flossing through the challenge. Then take a family photo and share your image across Instagram, Twitter or Facebook tagging @Dentek and using the hashtag #FamilyFlossChallenge. DenTek will select winners based upon pictures that best highlight their products and brand image. For more information about this contest including official rules and eligibility requirements visit DenTekChallenge.com. The promotion runs through March 31, 2018.
Floss Like A Boss and enter the DenTek 30 Day Family Floss Challenge for healthier teeth and gums plus the chance to win some great prizes. What a wonderful incentive to make flossing fun and a regular part of your family's pre-bedtime nightly routine!
Christmas, Hanukkah, Thanksgiving, New Year! It is a season of celebrations filled with high hopes and holiday music in the air. My family always enjoys listening to holiday tunes to put us in the spirit of the season. This year we'll have some new songs to enjoy as Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could have released Revvin' Up the Reindeer, a fresh album featuring 13 cheery, all-original holiday songs.
Revvin' Up the Reindeer is the ninth album for families by the three-time Grammy nominated musical group. Not only does the album reflect the festive atmosphere of this time of the year with caroling harmonies, brass, and bells incorporated into its songs but every track is also inflected with the band's rootsy, feel-good sound. Revvin' Up the Reindeer instills a recollection of classic holiday tunes with songs that have their own distinctively fresh and engaging style.
The title track of Revvin' Up the Reindeer is a 50’s rock ‘n’ roll romp, imagining Santa with a souped-up sleigh; the ska-beat “Holiday Jam” is a humorous take on the many ways we cope during the busiest time of the year; lyrical accordion embellishes the Klezmer-inspired "Rainbow Candles;" the hopeful sing-a-long “Christmas Wishes” radiates with a children’s choir “The Fa La Las;” and the band rings out the old and swings in the new in raucous, Dixieland jazz fashion with "Baby New Year." Indeed, whispers of holiday standards weave cleverly throughout, conjuring up the magic of the holiday season.
A Geek Daddy has a Revvin' Up the Reindeer CD to giveaway! Follow @Geekdad248 and retweet the embedded message below for a chance to win it. Must be a United States resident over 18 years old to participate. Valid entries must be received before 11:59 pm ET on Sunday, November 19, 2017. A Geek Daddy will randomly select one entrant to win the CD and Brady Rymer's publicist will be responsible for mailing it to the giveaway winner. Good luck!
Follow @Geekdad248 + RT before 11/20/17 for chance to win a "Revvin' Up the Reindeer" Holiday Musical CD by Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could pic.twitter.com/o30No233eU
Revvin' Up the Reindeer is available on Amazon, iTunes, Spotify and through other musical sources. For more information about the band, swing over to bradyrymer.com.
For the first time ever, episodes of Nickelodeon's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated series will arrive on DVD two months before their television debut on the children's cable network. Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Wanted: Bebop and Rocksteady is hitting store shelves on September 12, 2017 and to mark the home video release A Geek Daddy has a DVD along with a bonus sticker gift to giveaway to one lucky reader courtesy of Nickelodeon.
Who wants it?! Just complete the entries on the form below before September 13, 2017 at 11:59pm ET. Must be a US resident over 18 years old to be eligible to win. Nickelodeon will be responsible for mailing the prize to the selected winner.
a Rafflecopter giveaway This thrilling addition to the Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise take our heroes in a half shell on four time-bending episodes that tests them both mentally and physically. In this retro inspired Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
special, 1980s era Shredder and Krang transport themselves to
present-day New York. There they team up with Bebop and Rocksteady for
the ultimate throwback throw-down against the Turtles. The four episodes on this DVD not only brings back classic and villainous faces, but also give fans a look back to where it all began - with a newly mutated Splinter on
the run while protecting four baby mutant turtles.
Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Wanted: Bebop & Rocksteady contains the following episodes:
Wanted: Bebop & Rocksteady -
When 80's Shredder and Krang appear in our dimension, they employ Bebop
& Rocksteady and find their plans are succeeding better than ever.
The Foot Walks Again! - The Turtles must train their '80s counterparts to face a greater threat than they've ever encountered.
The Big Blow-Out - The Turtles enlist the help of the Mighty Mutanimals to stop Bebop and Rocksteady.
Lone Rat and Cubs -
When Splinter is first mutated, he must learn to survive the life of a
mutant on the run while also protecting four baby mutant turtles.
Also available exclusively on this DVD is an animated music video featuring the Turtles rocking out to
the song "Ice Cream Kitty," which was written and performed by Greg
Cipes (voice of Michelangelo) and DJ Hymn. The DVD has a suggested retail price of $21.99 and a run time of 88 minutes.
I took my eight year old twins to one of Randy Kaplan's local performances promoting his new children's album Trippin' Round the Mitten and have to say we really enjoyed ourselves. While Kaplan's songs are written primarily for an audience between 5 and 12 years old, he prides himself in performing music that is not-JUST-for-kids and entertaining to audiences of all ages. He does this be incorporating witty references and educational references into songs with familiar beats from a variety of musical genres. Mixing in comedic interludes to the songs he provided a family-friendly experience filled with intelligent retrospect, humorous moments and toe-tapping tunes.
The twins favorite song from his live performance was "You Can't Always Get What You Want." This song, which is actually is from a previous album Five Cent Piece, tells the story of a young boy being reprimanded for trying to get out of taking a bath to the tune of The Rolling Stones' classic song. My kids were all smiles during the performance!
As a huge sports fan myself, "Balls" was one of my favorite songs performed during the concert. A R.E.M. "It's the End of the World" style ballad that provides an inventory of all the different types of balls used in sports. This song put a smile on my face just like my son's. Kaplan did a great job interacting with the kids in the audience during this number pretending to do a psychic reading of their minds and taunting them with the question does a hockey puck fit into the list.
"Mr. Spaceman" from Kaplan's new album, Trippin' Round the Mitten, was another song my daughter, who loves astronomy and includes among her career aspirations the job of astronaut, specifically appreciated. It takes inspiration from the Holy Modal Rounders' parody of Johnny Cymbal's "Mr. Bassman" changing the lyrics to a tongue-in-cheek lament from a father expressing reservations about his son's plan to join Elon Musk's mission to colonize Mars. Kaplan, a certified high school English teacher, shows the educator side of his personality mixing in some science class lessons along with the quirky story of the song.
Other songs from Trippin' Round the Mitten include "Beach Song" (a spoof of The Dead Milkmen's song that protests going on beach vacations), "Super Nude" (describes Kaplan's son's superhero alter ego), "Cat & Mice" (a jazzy song about a dad and son bonding while mom is away), "Every Second Counts" (the true-to-life rendition of a typical chaotic morning in the artist's house), "Trippin Round the Mitten" (a song about the uniqueness of the State of Michigan) and "On the Phone on the Toilet" (which addresses the disconnection that can occur from being too connected to smart phones and the Internet). "On the Phone on the Toilet" was released in advance of the album and rose to #2 on the SiriusXM Kids Place Live "13 Under 13" chart. It really provides an impressive perspective of today's social media society.
In appreciation of the Randy Kaplan performance we attended, A Geek Daddy wants to share our experience with you by providing one lucky winner with his album Trippin' Round the Mitten. Must be a US resident over the age of 18 to participate. Just complete the entries below before 11:59 pm ET on Friday, August 18, 2017 for a chance to win:
Randy Kaplan is a three-time recipient of the ASCAP Plus Award, has released six family albums of children's music along with eight albums for adults. His work has been awarded top honors by NAPPA (National Parenting Publication Awards, now National Parenting Product Awards), been voted a Top Five CD in the Nickelodeon Parents' Pick Awards, and has appeared on the Top Ten lists of NPR, and People Magazine. His music has been in the rotation of songs played on SiriusXM's Kids Place Live for more than a decade.
Tunes like the "Donut Song" clearly demonstrate why Kaplan has earned these accolades. For his wacky originality that is a great source of entertainment that families can enjoy together, Randy Kaplan has earned A Geek Daddy nod of approval. If you have young kids in your household check this musical artist out!
HBO Films' The Wizard of Lies is now available to view by digital download and will be out on Blu-ray and DVD on October 3, 2017. Starring two time Oscar winner Robert De Niro and three time Oscar nominee Michelle Pfeiffer, this drama dissects the events that led to the Wall Street financier Bernie Maddof's stunning downfall in December 2008 for defrauding investors of over $65 billion in the most infamous Ponzi scheme in U.S. history. The film has received great reviews from critics and has garnered four 2017 Emmy nominations --> Outstanding Casting for a Limited Series, Movie or Special; Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie (Pfeiffer); Outstanding Lead Actor in Limited Series or Movie (De Niro); and Outstanding Television Movie.
In celebration of its Emmy nominations, HBO Films has provided A Geek Daddy with a digital download code for The Wizard of Lies to giveaway. Just follow @Geekdad248
on Twitter and retweet the message below by 11:59 pm EST on Thursday July 27, 2017 for a chance to win it. One lucky entrant will be randomly
selected from all eligible entries. Must be a U.S. resident over 18
years old to participate. The selected winner must respond to their winner notification within 48
hours or a new person will be selected to receive the prize.
Directed by Oscar winner Barry Levinson, The Wizard of Lies vividly recounts Madoff's audacious deceptions that culminate in his vilification while catapulting his wife and two sons into a harsh and unrelenting spotlight with tragic consequences. In addition to De Niro and Pfeiffer the cast includes Hank Azaria, Alessandro Nivola, Nathan Darrow, Kristen Connolly and Lily Rabe. For more information about the film, please visit hbo.com/movies/the-wizard-of-lies
July is a great month for science fiction and super hero fans as it is that time of the month when the annual Comic Con International event takes place in San Diego, California. Comic Con is the place for breaking news and making announcements about publications, movies and television shows that are of interest to comic book, scifi and horror genre fans. Since all this stuff is on people's minds it is only fitting that COMET TV broadcast throughout the month of July shows and movies that appeal to people who enjoy the geeky side of life.
Did you know the actor who portrayed evil Grand Moff Wilhuff Tarkin (Peter Cushing) in Star Wars also played the role of Doctor Who? Check out Cushing play the role of the good guy as Doctor Who in the movies DR WHO AND THE DALEKS (1965) and DR WHOL DALEKS INVASION EARTH 2150 A.D. this month on Comet TV.
The classic 80's scifi flick FLASH GORDON that has seen a renewed interest since been spoofed in the TED movies will also be airing on Comet TV in July. As well as THE AMITYVILLE HORROR (1979) which scared the hell out of me as a kid. Check out Life in Pieces' James Brolin when he was a young man starring in this horror film. What do you think of his son Josh playing the villain Thanos in the Avengers movies?
Comet TV is also hosting a Godzilla movie marathon throughout the month you won't want to miss out on seeing. Episodes of the television shows, Stargate SG-1, Mystery Science Theater 3000, Poltergeist Legacy and Johnny Sokko and His Flying Robot will also be airing throughout the month. And if you are a fan of the Johnny Sokko TV show like I am, you won't want to miss VOYAGE INTO SPACE (1970) which was spun off from episodes of the 1960s Johnny Sokko and His Flying Robot television series.
Whether you are treking to Comic Con in San Diego or attending an exhibition closer to home, COMET TV has a comic book convention survival pack for A Geek Daddy to giveaway this month. For a chance to win it please follow @Geekdad248 on Twitter and retweet
the embedded message below before 11:59 pm ET on July 24 2017. Must
be a US resident over 18 years old to participate in this promotion.
COMET TV is an overair broadcast network that can be tuned in with a digital antenna that specializes in science fiction and horror programming. You can watch COMET TV in the Metro Detroit area of Michigan via digital antenna on Channel 19-7. CLICK HERE to see if COMET TV is broadcasting in your area. If not, COMET TV can also be viewed for free by utilizing its app on Apple TV and Roku or watching its live website stream at CometTV.com.
Disclaimer & Rules:A Geek Daddy has not been financially compensated
for this
endorsement or hosting the giveaway but was provided the same
items being provided as a prize for personal use. The prize is provided
by COMET TV and A Geek Daddy is hosting the promotion as a
benefit to our readers. Must be a US resident over the age of 18 to
participate. One entry per mailing address and
winner will be randomly selected
from all eligible entries. If you have already won this prize through
another blog participating in this promotion, your entry will be
disqualified. By participating in this promotion you
waive
any liability of any kind
against the publisher of this blog. Winner is subject to eligibility
verification. No P.O. Boxes allowed for delivery of the prize. COMET TV
will be responsible for shipping the prize to the selected winner. A Geek Daddy is not responsible for delivery of the prize.
Jazzy Ash and the Leaping Lizards are releasing a brand new album of children's music titled SWING SET and A Geek Daddy is giving it away to one lucky winner. The album is a snapshot of the music created by African-American
children, adults, and musicians from the mid-1800s to the early jazz
era. You'll hear a fresh take on sassy playground clapping songs,
soulful lullabies and classic New Orleans melodies, all presented in
style by Jazzy Ash and her band. Each of the 16 songs featured are more than 100 years old but today's kids will still have a swingin' good time listening to them.
Jazzy Ash grew up with a mother from New Orleans and father from Trinidad. Music
infused her home life every day, from jazz to Caribbean rhythms to the
lively children’s music which was playing all the time for the kids in
her mother’s home day care. Later, after becoming a mother herself to two sons, Jazzy earned a degree in early childhood development, began a music education program, and started performing for a children's audience with her band The Leaping Lizards. Their songs have topped the children's music charts and SWING SET is Jazzy Ash and the Leaping Lizards' fourth album.
A Geek Daddy will randomly select one winner who submits entries via the
rafflecopter form below. Must be over 18 years old and have a United
States mailing address (No P.O. Boxes) to be eligible to win. Entries must be received by received by 11:59pm ET Sunday, July 30, 2017. The
selected winner must respond to their winner notification email within
48 hours or a new person will be selected to receive the prize. Sugar Mountain PR will be responsible for delivery of the
album to the winner. Good luck!
UPDATE (5/19/13):Congratulations to Z. Noras who won the FOOD ALLERGY AWARENESS WEEK Contest & has been emailed a $15 iTunes gift card code.
As
readers of this Geeky Dad's blog know, I'm the father of a little girl with a
severe peanut allergy. In addition to writing about adventurous road
trips, comic books, things I do with my kids, toys and parenting tips, I also
try to use this blog as an educational outlet on the topic of food allergies
(specifically peanut allergies). Here are a few of my past posts about
our families struggles with our daughter's food allergy:
In
recognition of Food Allergy Awareness Week (May 12 – 18), I’m hosting an iTunes
giveaway contest to promote understanding of the 8 most prevalent types of food
allergies and consideration for those who suffer from the problem. Answer in the comment section a few questions
involving this post and the ones listed above and you could find a $15 iTunes
gift card in your mailbox. Simple as
that!
You
can earn up to 6 entries in the giveaway contest from Sunday, May 12th
through 11:59pm EST on Friday, May 17, 2013. Here’s what you need to do for a chance to WIN (each
task is one entry and please submit each task as a separate comment so you get
credit for each one):
[MANDATORY
ENTRY] – Register to follow my blog & leave a comment below telling me what
one of the 8 most common food allergies are (hint – look for the picture in
this post ). Click on JOIN THIS SITE button located between the banner ads in the column to the right of this post if the link in this paragraph doesn't work (in the grey background area next to the 8 Common Allergies Picture)
ADDITIONAL
ENTRIES – You can get earn up to 5 more additional entries for completing EACH of the following (Multiple people may answer each Q 4-6 with the same Answer):
[ENTRY
2] – Follow my twitter account @geeky_dad and tell me your twitter handle in
the comment section.
[ENTRY
3] – Tweet this message on twitter & post the url from your twitter feed in
the comment section:
I entered
the @geeky_dad FOOD ALLERGY AWARENESS WEEK Contest at www.ageekdaddy.blogspot.com
to win a $15 iTunes Gift Card
[ENTRY
4] – Tell me in the comments section who I ranked as the best Major League
Baseball Club when it comes to being Peanut Allergy Friendly
[ENTRY
5] – Tell me the name of the author of THE GIRL WHO CANNOT EAT PEANUT BUTTER in
the comment section of this post.
[ENTRY
6] – Tell me in the comment section the name of the 19 year old college
freshman who died from a peanut allergy on March 8, 2013.
GOOD
LUCK EVERYONE! For more information about food allergies please visit the FARE
website www.foodallergy.org
Remember, you need to submit a new comment for EACH entry so each of your entries is assigned its own number and included in the random number generator selection. Also here are a few RULES for the contest:
Participants
must be USA residents living in one of the 48 lower continental states. You must register to follow & become a member of the blog to participate. It is FREE to join this blog. By participating in this contest, you agree
to waive any and all claims for any injury, liabilities or damages relating in
any manner to your participation in this promotion and agree to hold the
contest promoter harmless for any damages that could or may occur resulting
from this contest. Winner agrees to allow contest promoter to post their name
and/or twitter handle on this blog & twitter identifying them as the winner
of this contest. Prize will be sent via First Class U.S. Postal Service
delivery upon winner selection, but the contest does not guarantee delivery after
the prize has been mailed if a mishap with USPS occurs. Each comment submitted
in this contest will be assigned a number and a number will be randomly
generated from the total number of all valid submissions to pick a winner. A
winner will be selected on May 18, 2013 or a date shortly following and will be
contacted by email or twitter notify them and confirm their mailing address. Contest prize: one $15 iTunes gift card.
Disclaimer: Neither Apple Inc. nor iTunes is a sponsor of this
contest or has any association in any manner with this promotion. iTunes is a registered trademark of the Apple
Inc. The prize has been purchased by the host of this blog for use in this
contest.
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