HAPPY EASTER NUT FREE GIFT TOWER

It is always nice to get a sweet treat on a holiday! For some people though that isn't easy as it would seem. Food allergies can make it difficult for some people to participate in holiday traditions like trick-or-treating or searching for Easter baskets without extra effort to make sure goodies given out are safe to eat. So, this dad of kids who are allergic to peanuts and tree nuts appreciates that gourmetgiftbaskets.com includes in their menu of offerings a Gluten & Nut Free Gift Tower selection.

They've created a festively decorated 10.5" tall tower. It consists of three Easter-themed boxes filled with a bounty of treats that includes cotton candy, Sugar Babies, Skittles, PEEPS®, jelly beans, Starburst, and Swedish Fish! Who wouldn't be GEEKED to get this!

They absolutely earn a Geek Daddy nod of approval for making an effort to cater to people with food allergies. All of the items in their Gluten & Nut Free Gift Tower are candies we feel safe in letting our kids enjoy. A really nice Easter surprise for those who need to avoid gluten and nuts!

When looking for a surprise or gift whether it is to make a day extra special for someone or celebrating a special moment, gourmetgiftbaskets.com has great selections to choose from that are available throughout the year. Around the World Beer Buckets for birthday presents, a College Survival Kit for high school graduates heading off to school, Belgian chocolate covered Oreos for a birthday present and much more are available from gourmetgiftbaskets.com. Looking to put a smile on someone's face? Now you know where to go to have a wonderful treat delivered that is sure to make someone's day extra special.

Best Buy has Minecraft games & toys you're looking for!

The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free

From talking to the other parents at my children's elementary school while we congregate during the daily drop-offs and pick-ups, it seems that Minecraft video games and toys are the hot items that the girls and boys have been asking Santa for this year.  Kids love this game because it allows them to create personalized virtual worlds that are only limited by a child's own creativity.  Players start off placed in a randomly generated land without any supplies and must collect materials from the world around them to craft tools and structures necessary to survive in a wilderness that has hungry monsters lurking around at night.  As additional resources are obtained more complex building blocks can be constructed allowing players to shape the world within their game creating almost anything they can imagine.  The great thing about Minecraft is that it isn't a mindless action adventure, but rather stimulates kids to think constructively and problem solve while they play it.

When it comes to Minecraft, Best Buy has the games and toys you are looking for.  Whether you are looking to pick up a video game for a first time player or want to pick up a fun collectible for a diehard fanatic, Best Buy has you covered with a variety of Minecraft products available at retail stores and on its website.  Here are a few of my kids favorite items that they have in stock:

Xbox One S Minecraft Favorites Bundle (500GB) features everything you need to build, survive, and explore! Get full game downloads of Minecraft for Xbox One and Windows 10, plus thirteen of the most popular content add-on packs, including Halo Mash-up and Festive Mash-up. Plus craft new Minecraft worlds together with friends on the advanced Xbox Live multiplayer network.

Mattel mini figures have authentic features and accessories modeling characters with in-game accuracy so that you can recreate your favorite video game scenes with these toys.

Minecraft mini figures collectors case provides a great way to organize and display Mattel mini figures.  Flip it over to discover a Minecraft world layout complete with a playtime portal that will entertain creative minds.  This lightweight case also includes six starter characters and can transport up to 32 figures.

Minecraft Flying Ghast Quadcopter lets you bring a favorite nether-dwelling creature to life. Fly the Ghast in all directions through the air just like in the video game using the included remote control. If you are like me and have a habit of crashing these types of toys don't worry because this Minecraft Flying Ghast also has an automatic landing feature to safely get the toy back on the ground.

Minecraft is family friendly fun that parents and kids can enjoy together.  Plus moms and dads can feel comfortable allowing their children play this game without parental supervision as well.  Don't miss out on the Minecraft fun! Check out all the Minecraft products you can get at Best Buy:  http://bby.me/e7cb

Help Your Child Explore Science & Technology With A Monthly Subscription To Space Scouts

Who doesn't like getting something delivered in the mail to their house? Admit it; there is a thrill to getting something delivered from your postal carrier that isn't a bill or junk mail but rather something fun or interesting you can enjoy...and when it comes to kids that thrill level of getting something special in the mail is escalated a thousand percent!  So if you are looking for something a little unique or different to give to a special child in your life you may want to check out a subscription service that recently caught my attention called SPACE SCOUTS that promotes creativity and imagination through sending space themed boxed filled with arts and crafts projects and other fun treats each month.

Join space scouts Roxy and Jett as they explore the galaxy engaging children with fun learning activities, hands-on discovery, and exciting challenges through this monthly subscription club.  Each month explores a new aspect of outer space -- astronomy, science and space exploration are just a few of the topics explored by the Space Scouts to help launch children's interest in science and technology.  A package will arrive each month filled with learning activities plus magnets, stickers, and toys to enjoy.

The subscription program is designed so that each month's package builds upon what you have already received in previous mailings.  Pricing starts out at $11.95 + $3 shipping per month with additional discounted plans for multi-month purchases.  SPACE SCOUTS is recommended for kids age 6+.

A GEEK DADDY blog readers receive a 20% discount on their initial purchase of any SPACE SCOUT subscription plan by using promo code USFAMILY20.

For more information, visit  www.atcssc.com/space-scouts

DISCLAIMER: A Geek Daddy Blog was introduced to this product through its participation in the US FAMILY GUIDE Blogger Program.  A Geek Daddy blog was not provided any financial compensation for this post but is being provided a complimentary two month subscription to the Space Scouts to review.  A positive review is not required of our blog to participate in this promotion.  A Geek Daddy blog had not received the product to review yet at the time this post was published.

RIO2 SING-A-LONG ACTIVITY SHEETS & GIVEAWAY

I was at the store the day after Halloween and amazed at how quickly the Christmas & Hanukkah  decorations had replaced the costumes and trick-or-treat candy in the aisles.  The holiday shopping season is here!

To help our friends over at Fox Home Entertainment promote the sing-a-long dvd edition of RIO2 we are giving away a movie prize pack to one luck A Geek Daddy Blog reader.  Plus we have some fun holiday themed activities featuring the RIO2 gang to share.  My kids really have enjoyed watching this movie and singing along to all the upbeat songs in it both at the theaters and on the dvd version we own.  This special edition of RIO2 on DVD and Blu-Ray features a sing-a-long function for 10 sings including I Will Survive, What is Love, and Rio Rio plus the theatrical version of the film that will be a fun addition to any holiday gift list.  RIO2 SING-A-LONG is being released on Blu-ray/DVD beginning November 4, 2014.

For a chance to win the movie prize pack you must be a US or Canadian resident over 18 years old and submit one or both of the following entry methods to earn up to 2 entries prior to 11:59 pm EST on Sunday November 9, 2014:

UPDATE: Congrats to our Winner Jessica Y. from Alberta Canada

ENTRY 1:  Follow A GEEK DADDY on FACEBOOK.

ENTRY 2:  E-mail thegeekdaddy [at] yahoo [dot] com your name and mailing address.  Email subject line should be RIO2.  If you wish to have Entry 1 count to earn two entries include the  name you followed A GEEK DADDY with on Facebook in this e-mail. 

All valid entries will be assigned a number and one number will be randomly selected to determine the winner.  E-mails will only be used to contact the winner and deleted following the selection of a winner.

While you are waiting for our winner announcement how about enjoying these RIO2 inspired holiday arts and crafts with the children in your life.

DISCLAIMER:  A Geek Daddy Blog will be responsible for selecting the winner of this contest, but Fox Home Entertainment is responsible for fulfillment and delivery of the prize.  By participating in this contest you waive any liability towards A Geek Daddy Blog or its publisher that may arise from your involvement with this promotion.  If you win this prize on another blog, you will not be eligible to win again.  Winner is subject to eligibility verification. Prize will be delivered by UPS or FedEx so no P.O. Boxes are allowed as mailing addresses. A Geek Daddy Blog did not receive any compensation beyond a review DVD for the blog and the prize that is being awarded to one of our readers for this contest.  A Geek Daddy Blog is hosting this contest as a benefit to our readers.