Showing posts with label dad. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dad. Show all posts

Sunday, June 17, 2012

Friday, June 8, 2012

All in the Family: Five Favourite Father-Son Duos

There are, of course, few bonds in the world tighter and more important that between father and son. It's no wonder, then, that such paternal relationships have often yielded careers of great achievement in all manner of fields. Whether it's in science, sports or the arts, father-son duos have conquered. So read on, and check out our selection of five favourite father-son combos.


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William and Lawrence Bragg
You probably haven’t heard of the Braggs, but you really should have! While it might not sound particularly exciting, the Braggs’ contributions to our understanding of how X-rays work and their invention of the X-ray spectrometer have left an indelible mark on modern science. The pair was jointly awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1915 for their work.

Charlie & Martin Sheen
Our second entry on this list couldn't really be further from the first. While the Braggs dazzled us with science, Charlie and Martin Sheen have had rather different impacts on our lives. Martin Sheen is most famous for conveying huge gravity on screen, with his roles in films like Wall Street and Apocalypse Now standing as landmarks not just in his own career, but across the landscape of cinema in general. Charlie Sheen, on the other hand, has most recently become dear to the public for his myriad eccentricities and public extravagance, with these even coming to overshadow his solid comedic work in the likes of Hot Shots and Two and a Half Men.

Gilles and Jacques Villeneuve
Both Gilles and Jacques took the world of F1 by storm. Arguably the most successful motor racing family ever. Villeneuve Snr was a fantastic and exciting driver who picked up six victories in his career until it tragically came to an abrupt halt as he was killed in the 1982 Belgian Grand Prix. He was a national hero in his native Canada. His son Jacques was just as impressive during his time behind the whele in the 1990s. Making his debut in 1996, Jacques came second in the driver’s championship but then went on to win seven races and feuding with Michael Schumacher in the process!

Will and Jaden Smith
Another Hollywood father and son pairing here, but whereas Charlie and Martin Sheen are largely looking back on their impressive careers by now, Will and Jaden Smith are still very much looking forward to future endeavours. Will Smith in the 1990s built up an absolutely blockbusting portfolio of work, including smashes like Independence Day, Men in Black and Wild, Wild West, before moving onto more mature roles like Seven Pounds and The Pursuit of Happyness. His son is just now beginning to follow in his footsteps, starring with his father in that latter film and also carving a name for himself as the lead in 2010's Karate Kid remake. Jaden is definitely one to look out for in years to come.

George H.W. and George W. Bush
We’ll end this list with a controversial entry here. The first thing to note is that this isn’t an endorsement (or indictment) of either Bush’s politics, but rather just an expression of how fascinating the pair have been to watch. President of the USA is a notoriously hard job to land, so it’s pretty amazing to see father and son walk through those same halls in such rapid succession. It’s also been interesting to watch the younger Bush try to fill the shoes of a father who, we think, everyone regards as the lesser president.

So there you have it, five of our favourite father-son combos. Who would be on your list?

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Wednesday, May 30, 2012

ToiletTree Products ~ Fantastic Father's Day Giveaway~!!


Father's Day is RIGHT around the corner and the folks at ToiletTree Products is hosting a Fantastic Father's Day Giveaway~!! 

You can enter to win the GRAND PRIZE for a chance to win over $350 in prizes~!!

$100 Amazon Gift Card
ToiletTree's Deluxe LED Fogless Shower Mirror
Toiletry Bag
All 12 Stainless Steel Clippers

PLUS...there will be THREE Runner~Ups~!!
Each winning their ver own Original Fogless Shower Mirror

Ends June 10th~!!

Open to everyone in Canada and the United States.


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Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Ink Garden Free For Dad


Ink Garden - Fathers Day - Free Notebook, Mouse Pad, or Coffee Mug for Dad (Just Pay Shipping) 

USE Code: FREEFORDAD

Shipping Rates:$4.99 for the Notebook, $5.99 for the Mug, $4.99 for the MousePad. 


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Vistaprint - 6 Father’s Day gifts for $6 and under


Forget the neck ties and tools this Father’s Day and personalize all your gifts this year. 

You’ll find six custom products for under $5 at Vistaprint – all are customizable and sure to bring a smile to dad’s face.
 
Does he have a favorite coffee mug? He will now! Upload your favorite photos of your husband and children onto a mug for just $2.99. 

Mouse pads make a great desk accessory for those long days at work – find fun designs for $3.99. 

Create a memory book for dad with photos from years past for $4. Plus, all the photos you upload will be saved in your Vistaprint account. Use them to create a personalized $5 T-shirt and desk calendar at $2.99. 

Add an engraved to the mix for just $4 and you will have the ultimate desk-kit to give to dad! All these reminders will keep him company at work day after day. 

T-Shirts: $5.52
Mug: $7.09
Mouse Pad: $5.52
Flip book: $7.30
Pen: $5.52
Desk Calendar: $7.27


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Friday, May 25, 2012

Ink Garden ~ Free For Dad


Ink Garden - Fathers Day - Free Notebook, Mouse Pad, or Coffee Mug for Dad (Just Pay Shipping) 

USE Code: FREEFORDAD

Shipping Rates:
$4.99 for the Notebook, $5.99 for the Mug, $4.99 for the MousePad. 


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Thursday, May 24, 2012

PRODUCT REVIEW: Treat ~ Father's Day Cards


It’s almost June and time to start celebrating the contribution that fathers and father figures make for their children’s lives.

I remember as a child going camping every Father's Day, my Dad was a HUGE outdoorsman and whenever there was opportunity we were traversing in nature.

I remember in grade school making some of the neatest things for my Daddy, like homemade cards that he always displayed with love and handmade macrame artworks that he always put somewhere to be displayed with pride.  

I remember going through my Daddy's things after he passed away and becoming very emotional when I came across some of the things my sisters and my children had made for him over the years.  I never knew how much he cherished his gifts from his children and grand~children.

If any of you are looking for a groovy online site in which to purchase a Father's Day card for your Dad, Grandfather, Brother, Significant other or what have you, then Treat is the place where "cards get personal".

I found the ordering process to be quite simple, the directions are straight~forward and very easy to follow.  You can add personal touches, such as, photo's, your own words and phrases, you have total control over what you wish to place upon the card.

After your editing is done to your satisfaction, you proceed to the checkout where you can opt to have Treat mail the card to your recipient for you, or you can opt to have the card sent to yourself and you can forward it to the appropriate person in your life.

I found pages and pages of designs to choose from, there is truly something there for everyone, from the serious to the humorous, you cannot go wrong in finding a card to complete your message of love with.

There are several other neat features one can apply if they wish.  You can opt to have a gift card added to your Father's Day card if you wish, from popular places such as Amazon, iTunes, Target and many more.  

You can choose to have reminders set up or import them from Facebook so that you will never have to miss another important moment again.

You can also schedule your cards for up to one year, taking the onus off your shoulders to remember at the last minute to take care of your loved ones.

AND...your VERY first Treat card is FREE~!!  All  you need to do is use the code FREETREAT at the checkout and you can check out for yourself what an awesome site this is.  And it's not all about Father's Day cards either...they have cards for EVERY situation~!!

Oh...one thing that is not groovy, is that the FREE card is only available for folks from the United States as they don't have International shipping happening...but I do believe its in the works, so stayed tuned for any updates concerning the shipping practices at Treat.



And if you got a moment...the folks at Treat LOVE to make new friends...so connect with them today~!!

Ask your readers to follow the Treat social channels:
·         Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TreatCards
·         Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/treatcards
·         Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/treatcards/


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Monday, May 21, 2012

Fathers Day Contest Plus $10 off - Cloud 9 Living


Looking to give Dad a Father’s Day gift he’ll remember and talk about for years? 

Cloud 9 Living is an experience gift company that offers more than 1,800 unique experiences nationwide ranging from Race Car Driving, Golf Lessons and Learn to Fly experiences to City Food Tours, Wine Tastings and Spa Packages.

And with experiences starting at $50, Cloud 9 Living has something for any taste and any budget.
Make this Father’s Day special. Give an experience gift from Cloud 9 Living. 

Sign up to enter the contest and you will also receive a promotional code for $10 off all purchases between now and Father’s Day. 

Contest Details
Enter Cloud 9 Living’s Father’s Day Experience Giveaway Contest for your chance to win an experience! (16 winners | more than $1,700 in giveaways) 

Sign up to enter the contest and you will also receive a promotional code for $10 off all purchases between now and Father’s Day. 

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