UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER GIVEAWAY

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Show off your light hearted, goofy side at holiday gatherings and parties by wearing an Ugly Christmas Sweater. With a wide selection of festive holiday wear to choose from and great prices that won't have you exclaiming bah humbug when seeing something you like, uglychristmassweater.com is my go to place for getting festive clothing for this time of the year. Head over to their website and check out what they have in stock!

Holiday Cheers! I'm looking forward to wearing this Ugly Christmas Sweater while celebrating this year. At first glance it appears this sweater is just a picture of Santa Claus stuffing stockings on Christmas Eve but it has a secret feature that is sure to be really handy at holiday celebrations.

The stockings on the front of the sweater opens up to hold your beer. AWESOME! How many times have you been at a party or family get together and wanted to set down your drink but not had a convenient place to put it.? Just stash your brew in your Ugly Christmas Sweater and you are good to go to use your hands for ripping the gift wrapping off presents or wrapping your arms around someone special under a mistletoe while sharing a kiss. You don't need to be a Grinch that avoids participating in holiday party activities because of being worried about spilling your beer when wearing this Holiday Cheers! sweater from uglychristmassweater.com.

This dad blogger wants to share some holiday cheer with all of you! Who is geeked about a chance to win their very own Ugly Christmas Sweater? One lucky winner will be randomly selected by a geek daddy to win a sweater of their choice courtesy of uglychristmassweater.com. 

Head over to uglychristmassweater.com and pick out your favorite item from the Men's or Women's section of the website. Then complete the entries in the rafflecopter form below and/or retweet our giveaway tweet on Twitter before 11:59 pm ET on December 6, 2019. Our randomly selected winner will receive their favorite sweater from uglychristmassweater.com.

Just a few housekeeping details now regarding rules for this giveaway. Must be a United States resident over 18 years old to participate in this promotion. Delivery of the prize is the responsibility of uglychristmassweater.com. They reserve the right to have ageekdaddy.com select an alternate winner if you have already won a prize from them this year in a giveaway. The winner must reply back within 48 hours of being contacted by providing his or her contact information for shipping of the prize or else be disqualified with an alternate entry selected to win this giveaway. Good luck and Merry Christmas! 

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MEADOW BROOK HALL HOLIDAY TOUR

I've always wanted to visit historic Meadow Brook Hall so when my daughter's Girl Scout troop was looking for some chaperones to go with them on a trip there this dad blogger raised his hand to volunteer. To be honest I probably was more geeked about this expedition to explore this magnificent estate than the girls were. Built in the roaring '20s of the 20th Century, Meadow Brook Hall exemplifies the lavish lifestyles of the industrial barons of that time. Visiting the place is like walking through a castle! Except instead of being in Europe, it is located in Rochester, Michigan right here in the good ole USA.

Situated on the grounds of Oakland University, it is the former residence of the school's founders Matilda Dodge Wilson and Alfred G. Wilson. The college know maintains this magnificent manor on its campus as a historical site used for educational and entertainment purposes. This 100 room, 88,000 square foot mansion, which is often referred to as an American castle, was inspired by the English country homes of the Tudor and Elizabethan periods. Approaching Meadow Brook Hall has the air of walking into a fairy tale.

As you walk through the house, the craftsmanship of its interior is a marvel to behold. Elaborate details are throughout including intricately carved wood and stone, handmade tile, molded plaster ceilings, ornate crown molding, crystal chandeliers, stained glass windows and gold plated bathroom fixtures. Plus the Girl Scouts picked a perfect time to go as during this time of year the whole place is decked out in festive holiday decorations. If the place didn't look majestic enough during the rest of the year being decorated for Christmas makes Meadow Brook Hall even more fantastic!

The girls really enjoyed seeing how each room's decorations had their own themes and schemes to them. They really liked how each of the children's rooms were decorated. You could tell they were imagining these were there own rooms.

My daughter was especially thrilled by one of the bedrooms that had an eclectic pink flair to it. On the way home she was rather chatty about wanting to redecorate her own bedroom with obvious references to that spot.

There was a lot to see as you look around. When exploring someplace though in addition to checking out your surroundings make sure to always look above you as well. Wow! Meadow Brook Hall is filled with wonderful crown moldings, plaster ceiling designs, and chandeliers.

So what stood out about our tour from a guy's perspective. There are a number of things that I wish were a part of my own home. Here are a few of the favorite things at Meadow Brook Hall:

LIBRARY

As a kid, I dreamed of one day owning a home that had its own library. Stepping into this room full of wood paneling and book shelves, I imagined myself sitting by its fireplace in a comfy chair reading Charles Dickens' Great Expectations. Meadow Brook Hall has an exceptional library!

HOME OFFICE

I spend a lot of time in my own home office, so have to admit taking a liking to this room where Alfred G. Wilson handled his business affairs. It has a scenic view of the meadows to the side of the home through windows behind his desk which provide plenty of natural light and an attached butlers pantry makes for getting an easy snack. A fireplace keeps the room warm in the winter and provides some nice charm. Plus there is a secret passage that leads to a basement … 

GAME ROOM

Wow! I've always wanted a special place to hang out with my buddies to play poker and pool. This is a perfect space for lighting up some cigars and drinking a few beers while hanging out with friends. What a great man cave Alfred G. Wilson had for himself at Meadow Brook Hall!

BALL ROOM

Readers of ageekdaddy.com know I love family movie nights.  Not only did this ball room host dances and private performances by the likes of Frank Sinatra, but it also could be transformed into a movie theater. A film projector was hidden in a wall and a giant movie screen could be pulled down from the ceiling. What an incredible home theater experience!

GIFT SHOP

Meadow Brook Hall has its own branded beers available in the gift shop based upon recipes once brewed on site when the Dodge brothers had a farm there. Pick yourself up a six pack on the way out. I'm never one to turn down tasting a new style of pale ale.

We really had a good time touring Meadow Brook Hall. It was a nice father daughter outing and we both enjoyed seeing the grand old house in all its holiday splendor. If you would like to see the place for yourself during the holiday season there are a number of events going on between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Candlelight Tours, Holiday Walks and Santa Visits provide some merriment during the holidays at Meadow Brook Hall. Head over to meadowbrookhall.org for more details.

TEEN TITANS GO VS TEEN TITANS

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment provided me with a free Teen Titans Go! vs Teen Titans movie

One of my kids favorite movies we went to see in a theater last year was TEEN TITANS GO TO THE MOVIES. That film ended with a tease that the Teen Titans Go characters in the movie might be in a sequel featuring the team from another Teen Titans animated television series. That sequel became a reality this year with the straight to home video release of TEEN TITANS GO! VS TEEN TITANS from Warner Bros. Animation.

This animated movie pairs together the DC Comics characters from the currently airing Teen Titans Go! television series on Cartoon Network with their similar counterparts from a Teen Titans show that ran from 2003 - 2006. This is an epic combination that not only pairs up characters from these two animated television shows but throws together a whole cartoon multi-verse of Teen Titans! My kids were geeked to see TEEN TITANS GO VS TEEN TITANS for a family movie night!

In TEEN TITANS GO! VS TEEN TITANS, the goofy modern-day quintet takes on their more serious 2003 crime fighting counterparts when villains from each of their worlds join forces to pit the two Titan teams against each other. They’ll need to set aside their differences and work together to combat Trigon, Hexagon, Santa Claus (that’s right, Santa!) and time itself in order to save the universe. My son and daughter were laughing as well as jumping up and down cheering on the heroes throughout the movie. They had a whole lot of fun watching TEEN TITANS GO! VS TEEN TITANS which is available now to view on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital!



Fans of these two television series will appreciate the TEEN TITANS GO! VS TEEN TITANS movie features the same multi-series voice talent that have portrayed these characters for 17 years: Greg Cipes (The Middle, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) as Beast Boy, Scott Menville (LEGO DC: Batman – Family Matters) as Robin, Khary Payton (The Walking Dead) as Cyborg, Tara Strong (Batman: The Animated Series, My Little Pony, Unikitty!) as Raven, and Hynden Walch (Adventure Time, Groundhog Day) as Starfire. The cast also spotlights Kevin Michael Richardson (The Simpsons, Family Guy, American Dad!) as Trigon/Hexagon, Robert Morse (Mad Men, How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying) as Santa Claus, Grey Griffin (Scooby-Doo franchise, DC Super Hero Girls, The Fairly OddParents) as Mrs. Claus, Rhys Darby (Flight of the Conchords, Voltron: Legendary Defender) as Master of Games, Sean Maher (Firefly, Serenity) as Nightwing, and four-time Grammy Award winner “Weird Al” Yankovic (Milo Murphy’s Law) as Gentleman Ghost and Darkseid.

Because this is a home video release there is also a lot of content beyond just the movie to enjoy. Watch some past episodes of the tv shows and some brand new featurettes. Bonus content available on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital includes:

Teen Titans Go! "Legendary Sandwich" - Raven sends the Titans on a quest to find ingredients for a magical sandwich.

Teen Titans Go! "Mr. Butt" - Blackfire pays a surprise visit to her sister Starfire. The other Titans think Blackfire is playing another trick, but Starfire is certain this time Blackfire is serious about reviving their sisterly love.

Teen Titans Go! "Cat's Fancy" - Robin decides to become a cat so that Starfire will finally love him.

Teen Titans Go! "Shrimps and Prime Rib” - The Titans try to remember how to be superheroes and stop The Brain.

Teen Titans Go! "The Scoop" - When Starfire becomes obsessed with an ice cream scoop, the others try to teach her that inanimate objects can't replace people.

Teen Titans Go! "Chicken in the Cradle" - In the Season Five premiere, Beast Boy neglects his responsibilities leaving the other Titans to raise his baby chick.

Teen Titans, "Final Exam" - Slade hires the newest graduates of the H.I.V.E. to take on the Teen Titans.

Teen Titans, "How Long is Forever" - Starfire is accidentally sucked into a wormhole that sends her 20 years into the future.

Teen Titans, "Deception" - When the Titans find out Brother Blood has an academy for young super villains, Cyborg goes undercover to find out more about the operation.

Teen Titans Go! Top of the Titans: The Raddest Songs ( Featurette ) - A Teen Titans Go! special mini-series hosted by Birdarang, who counts down the top 12 "raddest" songs from the show.

Teen Titans Go! Top of the Titans: Titans Dance Party ( Featurette ) - A Teen Titans Go! special mini-series hosted by Birdarang, who counts down the top 13 best dance songs or moments from the show.

Teen Titans Go! Top of the Titans: Best Rivals ( Featurette ) - A Teen Titans Go! special mini-series hosted by Robin, leader of the Titans, who counts down the top 15 best rivals from the show.

Sing-along ( Featurette ) - Join in and sing-along with "We are Teen Titans" and the "Worlogog" tunes featuring Cyborg, never before on video!

Pick up TEEN TITANS GO! VS TEEN TITANS on Blu-ray or DVD from Best Buy. If you purchase the movie from a link above this dad blogger will receive a small commission at no additional expense to you. Thanks for your support of ageekdaddy.com!