THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. CONGRATS TO JEANNE and LIZ NEWSOME, RANDOM.ORG PICKED COMMENT #5 and #13 WHICH WERE YOURS!
The newly renovated Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park Dallas officially opened its doors to the public on December 3, 2010.
Previously known as the Dallas Aquarium at Fair Park, the Children’s Aquarium is now home to stingrays, jellyfish, an albino alligator, snapping turtles, and a variety of fish. All the floors have been raised to provide easy viewing access for those 4 feet or less.
The aquarium is “small and sweet” as one Dallas mom said and great for kids ages 5 and under. Families can easily cover the aquarium within an hour to an hour and a half and the admission price is quite affordable: $8 for adults and $6 for kids 3-11. Kids 2 and under are free. >> For more reviews of the Children’s Aquarium in Fair Park, Dallas.
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Visiting Dallas for the first time? This might be more of what you’re looking for.
The Steal: Win Tickets to the Children’s Aquarium in Fair Park, Dallas
Details: Two families will win four tickets to the Children’s Aquarium in Fair Park, Dallas.
Winner: Two (2) winners
Prize: Two complimentary adult tickets and two complimentary youth tickets. Tickets must be used by 9/30/11.
HOW TO ENTER TO WIN: Leave a comment telling us which zone at the Children’s Aquarium, you’re most excited to check out with the kids. Descriptions of all 6 zones at the aquarium are listed here.
For additional entries, feel free to do any or all of the following. Each one counts as an extra entry but be sure to LEAVE A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH ONE.
- Write a review on Trekaroo and post a link to it in the comments each review gets you 5 entries
- Subscribe to the Trekaroo Blog
- Tweet a link to this Monday Mad Steal via @Trekaroo
- Post this on your Facebook Wall using the Facebook Share link above
- Fan Trekaroo on Facebook
- Follow Trekaroo on Twitter
- Post this giveaway on your blog
- Subscribe to Trekaroo in your reader
Rules and guidelines:
- 18 years of age or older
- US Residents only (Alaska and Hawaii residents are not eligible to win the Koolatron Travel Cooler)
Deadline to enter: Sunday, January 16, 2011 at 11:59PM PST
What is Monday Madness?
Every Monday, Trekaroo announces on our blog, either a fantastic giveaway or an incredible deal. It could be a green water bottle, a hotel stay on Maui or theme park tickets. Return every Monday to the Talking Trekaroo Blog for the details. Want a reminder? Become a Trekaroo member or follow us on facebook or twitter.
Thanks to Contest for Moms, Online Sweepstakes, CashNet Sweepstakes, and Sweepstakes Advantage.
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Photos by: Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park, Dallas
Esther Lee is a contributing writer for Trekaroo – a reviews site dedicated to exploring and traveling with kids.
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Thanks to everyone that participated. The winning comment chosen by Random.org was #75. Congratulations Paula Hafner!
We all know that the certain hotels roll-out the red carpet for babies and toddlers. Upon arrival, you get diapers, wipes, bottle warmers, bibs and more to ensure that your littlest travelers are comfortable. Most of those places, come with a hefty price-tag.
Not any more. Marriott International recently launched Tots Travel Too, a program to make more than 2,500 Courtyard, Fairfield Inn & Suites, SpringHill Suites, Residence Inn and TownePlace Suites hotels in the US and Canada tot-friendly. Praises to them for being the first chain of suite hotels and inns to make their properties nice for babies and toddlers free of charge!
So, what’s the big deal? Everyone provides a portable crib for babies and toddlers. The complimentary Tots Travel Too not only provides provides with a travel crib, but a fresh COVERPLAY crib cover to make sure that baby’s bed is not only safe, but clean. Knowing how dirty my son’s portable crib gets, it’s nice to know that they’ve taken the extra step to make it clean for the next guest.
In addition, the Tots Travel Too provides an animal squirtie toy for the bath time, outlet covers to help baby-proof the hotel room, nightlights, Johnson & Johnson’s baby shampoo and baby lotion. Adorable disposable bibs will be available upon request in the breakfast areas which is great since I never seem to pack enough clean bibs for the road.
The Steal: Win a Tots Travel Too Welcome Pack
Trekaroo is giving away a Marriott Tots Travel Too welcome pack.
Number of Winners: One (1) winner
Prize: One Tots Travel Too welcome pack which includes a COVERPLAY removable crib cover, portable crib sheet, squirtie toy, outlet covers, nightlight, baby shampoo, baby lotion and disposable bib. (Value $70)
How to enter:
Leave a comment telling us how hotel’s can make your “traveler(s)-in training” comfortable beyond portable cribs.
For additional entries, feel free to do any or all of the following. Each one counts as an extra entry but be sure to LEAVE A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH ONE.
- Write a review on Trekaroo and post a link to it in the comments (include your Trekaroo username) one entry per review. (each review gets you 5 entries)
- Subscribe to the Trekaroo Blog
- Tweet a link to this Monday Mad Steal via @Trekaroo
- Post this on your Facebook Wall using the Facebook Share link above
- Fan Trekaroo on Facebook
- Follow Trekaroo on Twitter
- Post this giveaway on your blog
- Subscribe to Trekaroo in your reader
Rules and guidelines:
- 18 years of age or older
- US Residents only
Deadline to enter: Sunday, August 29, 2010 at 11:59PM PST
Want to buy it now? Get your own COVERPLAY crib coversheet or play yard sheets in a variety of stylish patterns from Amazon.
What is Monday Madness?
Every Monday, Trekaroo announces on our blog, either a fantastic giveaway or an incredible deal. It could be a green water bottle, a hotel stay on Maui or theme park tickets. Return every Monday to the Talking Trekaroo Blog for the details. Want a reminder? Become a Trekaroo member or follow us on facebook or twitter.
Thanks to Contest for Moms, Online Sweepstakes, CashNet Sweepstakes, and Sweepstakes Advantage.
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Esther Lee is co-founder of Trekaroo - a website dedicated to traveling with kids
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Congrats to entry #17 – Carolina for winning the National Parks Pass. We can’t wait to hear what you recommend families do in the National Parks you’ve been to and will be going to in the next 12 months! Winner was selected by Random.org.
Update: Deadline to Enter has been extended to June 13, 11:59 PM PST
Over the past week, Trekaroo has been highlighting some of most fun adventures in American’s National Parks. If you haven’t, catch up on our growing series of tips and reviews on exploring America’s National Parks with Kids.
In celebration of launch of these first 6 National Parks on Trekaroo, we are giving away a summer of National Park Adventures to a family!
This contest is now closed. Congratulations to Lance (Comment #370) on winning the $200 Marriott Gift Card, Katharine (Comment #166) on winning the $100 Marriott Gift Card, and Lily (Comment #429) on winning the $50 gift card. Thanks to everyone for participating in this contest and supporting Trekaroo.
One of Trekaroo’s favorite travel websites is SixSuitcaseTravel.com. It specializes in identifying hotels that have rooms to accommodate families of at least 6. The owner, Theresa Jorgensen (aka 4sixsuit on Trekaroo)has pulled together a website that lists over 2800 hotels throughout North America with rooms that can fit bigger families without having to pay more.
Related article: Interview with Theresa Jorgensen: Traveling with a Family of 5 or 6
Many of the hotels listed on SixSuitcaseTravel are part of Marriott International. Marriott hotel rooms are roomy which make it a great place for big families to stay no matter what their budget is. Their properties also include more than the JW Marriott Hotels and Resorts. Marriott Hotels also manages SpringHill Suites, Residence Inn, Courtyard, Fairfield Inn, Renaissance Hotel and Resorts, TownePlace Suites or the Marriott Vacation Clubs. Marriott also runs the Nickelodeon hotels which are often fun for families with kids who are crazy about characters such as SpongeBob SquarePants and Dora.
The Steal – Win a Marriott Hotel Gift Card
Summer’s right around the corner and Marriott wants to give some Trekaroo families some Marriott bucks to spend. Enter to win one of 3 gift cards to spend on hotel accommodations, kid programs, spa treatments, restaurants, golf, or room service at any of the Marriott properties (Nick Hotels, SpringHill Suites, Residence Inn, Courtyard, Fairfield Inn, Renaissance Hotel and Resorts, TownePlace Suites or the Marriott Vacation Clubs)
Number of Winners: 3 winners
Prizes:
- 1 $200 Gift Card
- 1 $100 Gift Card
- 1 $50 Gift Card
How to enter:
Go to SixSuitcaseTravel.com and sign-up for their newsletter. Leave a comment below and let us know that you signed up.
For additional entries, feel free to do any or all of the following. Each one counts as an extra entry but be sure to leave a separate comment for each one.
- Get 10 additional entries for each hotel review that you write on Trekaroo. Post a link to the review in the comment box below. Write a hotel review>>
- Follow Marriott on Twitter
- Fan SixSuitcaseTravel on Facebook
- Follow SixSuitcaseTravel on Twitter
- Tweet a link to this Monday Mad Steal via @Trekaroo
- Post this on your Facebook Wall using the Facebook Share link above
- Fan Trekaroo on Facebook
- Follow Trekaroo on Twitter
- Post this giveaway on your blog
- Subscribe to Trekaroo in your reader
Rules and guidelines:
- 18 years of age or older
- US Residents only
- One entry per person
Deadline to enter: Sunday, April 25, 2010 at 11:59PM PST
What is Monday Madness?
Every Monday, Trekaroo announces on our blog, either a fantastic giveaway or an incredible deal. It could be a green water bottle or Broadway tickets. Return every Monday to the Talking Trekaroo Blog for the details. Want a reminder? Become a Trekaroo member or follow us on facebook or twitter.
Related articles:
Thanks to Contest for Moms, Online Sweepstakes, CashNet Sweepstakes, and Sweepstakes Advantage.
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Esther Lee is a contributing author on Trekaroo – a reviews site dedicated to exploring and traveling with kids. This contest is sponsored by Marriott Hotels. Trekaroo was not required to express any particular point of interest.
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This contest is now closed. Congratulations to Mami2cjn (comment #4) chosen by Random.org. Hope your daughter enjoys her brand new Complete Air Convertible Carseat! Thanks to everyone who participated in this contest.
When my son had outgrown his infant carrier, I asked everyone which convertible car seats were best for kids. At that point in time, no car seats had any side impact protection. Therefore, when I saw Safety 1st announce it’s new Complete Air Convertible Car Seat, I knew we needed to put this new baby to the test.
Pros
- Air-filled head wings provides protection from side collisions
- 40 pound rear-facing weight limit (one of the tallest rear-facing carseats available toady)
- 3 crotch strap positions
- Head wings make for nice pillows during car naps
- Easy installation
- Stylish, easy to clean fabric
Cons
- Even with 3 settings, the crotch buckle might still be snug for older kids
- For smaller cars (aka VW Golf), installation as a rear-facing car seat will probably require a pool noodle or towel to get a comfortable 45 degree angle recline. Safety 1st’s Complete Air SE and LX models cost more, but come with a 4-position recline to deal specifically with this issue
All in all, I would definitely recommend the Safety 1st Complete Air Convertible Carseat. Considering how important side impact head protection is, this car seat just cannot be beat. Here’s my full review of the Safety 1st Complete Air Car Seat with Side Impact Protection.
The Steal – Win a Safety 1st Complete Air Convertible Carseat
We’ll be giving away 1 Safety 1st Complete Air Convertible Carseat.
Number of Winners: One (1)
Prize: 1 Safety 1st Complete Air Carseat (Value $200)
Tell us what feature(s) is important to you when shopping for a carseat. You can leave a comment below, tweet your thoughts to @trekaroo, or leave a comment on Facebook.
For additional entries, feel free to do any or all of the following. Each one counts as an extra entry but be sure to leave a separate comment for each one.
- Share a review of a carseat that you’ve used
- Tweet a link to this Monday Mad Steal via @Trekaroo
- Post this on your Facebook Wall using the Facebook Share link above
- Follow Safety 1st on Twitter
- Fan Safety 1st on Facebook
- Fan Trekaroo on Facebook
- Post this giveaway on your blog
Rules and guidelines:
- 18 years of age or older
- US Residents only
- One entry per person
Deadline to enter: Sunday, April 11, 2010 at 11:59PM PST
If you don’t want to register, but would like to purchase a Safety 1st Complete Air Carseat, it’s available on Amazon for $179.99-$249.99.
What is Monday Madness?
Every Monday, Trekaroo announces on our blog, either a fantastic giveaway or an incredible deal. It could be a green water bottle or Broadway tickets. Return every Monday to the Talking Trekaroo Blog for the details. Want a reminder? Become a Trekaroo member or follow us on facebook or twitter.
Related articles:
- 10 Fun Travel Activities for Kids
- Travel Toys for Baby/Toddler
- Top 5 Travel Toys for Toddlers
- Best Portable Travel Cribs
Thanks to Contest for Moms, Online Sweepstakes, CashNet Sweepstakes, and Sweepstakes Advantage.
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LiLing Pang is a contributing author on Trekaroo – a reviews site dedicated to exploring and traveling with kids. This contest is sponsored by Safety 1st. Trekaroo was not required to express any particular point of interest. Trekaroo also makes a small commission from any purchases of the Complete Air Convertible Carseat through its affiliation with Amazon.
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