Last minute gift ideas contest – win John Lennon book!

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Paul Banas

Submitted: 12.09.10

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Enter to win a copy of John Lennon, Life is What Happens, to be fedex-ed to you before Christmas.

John Lennon –Life is What Happens celebrates the life and times of one of the most influential musicians in pop music history. A singer, songwriter, artist, social activist, husband and father, Lennon’s genius inspired a generation — and continues to do so today some 30 years after his death.

This fascinating read features rare images of Lennon juxtaposed by the myriad pop-culture memorabilia created from the height of Beatlemania into the late 1970s and the Plastic Ono Band. Chronicling his musical career, the book includes hundreds of classic photographs, dozens of quotes by and about Lennon, and personal reminiscences from fans and celebrities recalling Lennon’s impact on their lives.

All you have to do to enter is suggest a last minute gift idea for mom, and write it in the comments section below.

Please put your email in the form where it asks for email – don’t worry – it won’t show up in the comments. Contest closes Friday, December 17 at midnight, and is open to US addresses only. Read rules here.

John Lennon

Life is What Happens
By John M. Borack
Published by Krause Publications
October 2010;$26.99US/$30.99CAN; 978-1-4402-1391-5

Author Bio
John M. Borack is a Beatles collector and a Southern California-based music journalist whose reviews, columns and feature articles have appeared in periodicals such as Goldmine and Amplifier. Borack has also contributed to The Trouser Press Guide to ’90′s Rock, and has penned the extensive notes for Rhino Records’ Poptopia! Power Pop Classics of the ’80′s, and has served as executive producer for the CD compilations Right to Chews: Bubblegum Classics Revisited.

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I’m judging Balloon Time’s contest – win a Disney Cruise

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Paul Banas

Submitted: 09.17.10

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We’ve long used Balloon Time cannisters of helium in our house to fill balloons for parties. Actually, I’m a total cheapskate, so instead of throwing out those metallic balloons of hearts or Mickey Mouse people give for birthdays, I let the rest of the air out when they are “dead” and save the balloon for next time. My wife thinks I’m nuts, but I hate throwing more stuff into landfill, and even more, I hate paying $10 for something that lasts less than a day.

We also fly a inflatable zeppelin around the house (again, not a favorite with my wife), and it leaks helium at a rate of about a refill every 3-4 days. A canister at home has been a good solution to top it off when the kids want another flight.

So I was happy when they asked me to be a guest judge for Balloon Time’s Put A Face On Fun Contest. They are trying to find photos of happy, energetic kids to sue on packaging and advertising. And the lucky winner’s smiling mug will be featured on a Balloon Time package and will receive a Disney Cruise Line vacation for four (subject to availability). Not bad for a balloon contest.

You can go to PutAFaceOnFun.com to enter the photo (no professional photographs) no later than November 14 at noon. Then, invite your friends and family to vote – a portion of the final tally is determined by popular vote and then finalists by the judges, including yours truly (though, please no bribes!). The winner will be based on the following criteria: smile, age appropriateness, expression of fun and suitability for appearing on packaging.

Let me know if you’ve entered your child! Have fun!

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Best movies for dads and kids to watch together 2009 – Contest giveaway!

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Paul Banas

Submitted: 02.02.10

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GreatDad Contest

Win an Evenflo Mega Splash ExerSaucer. Simply tell us what you think is the best 2009 film for dads and kids to watch together and why.
Send in your answers using the comment form below. Last date for entries is February 15, 2010.

One winner, selected at random, will receive an EvenFlo Mega Splash ExerSaucer. Read the rules and regulations.

The Evenflo Mega Splash ExerSaucer is a bright, fun-filled entertainment experience that offers developmental and exercise benefits for baby while providing parents with a safer alternative to walkers.

Key Features: Rock, spin and bounce actions provide baby with plenty of exercise to strengthen legs, back and neck.

Helps baby develop motor skills, object exploration, cause/effect learning, self-awareness and hand-eye coordination.
Allows baby to exercise without the dangers of walkers.
The ExerSaucer Mega^TM Splash tabletop toys provide a variety of entertaining play functions to keep baby interested.
Marbleized tray and machine washable seat pad with bubbles create a fun, beach play experience for baby that’s also easy to clean.
Three height adjustments accommodate growing baby.
No tools required for quick and easy assembly.

Recommended Use: The Evenflo Mega Splash ExerSaucer is designed for infants from four months to walking age

Retail Price: The Evenflo Mega Splash ExerSaucer retails for $59.99

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Free Arm and Hammer Diaper Pail Contest!

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Paul Banas

Submitted: 12.21.09

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Our friends at Dadlabs.com have helped organize a contest. All you have to to do is watch “Real World Cribs,” the newest show from DadLabs.com for a chance to win a new Arm & Hammer Diaper Pail from Munchkin. In the style made famous by MTV, tour cool nurseries and meet interesting parents in the premiere webisode. A must see for expecting and new moms and dads.

And to enter to win the diaper pail, all you have to do is enter the name of the best starring role for a dad in a motion picture in our comments section. We’re looking for the character here, not the actual actor person. If you are commenting for the first time, other readers can not see your email, but we will use it to contact you if you have won the prize.

Comments must be made prior to January 11, 2010.