OMG – what are you doing here?

This site is dead and just filled with ghosts.  Like this –

What??? It’s 2020 and if you look at the left side navigation you see images like this…from 2014…I am telling you – nothing but ghosts here!

This Site is Dead But Our YouTube Channel Is Very Much Alive!

Look, I’ll be honest with you.  The ghosts were freaking us out, so we abandoned the site and setup a lovely home on YouTube.  You really should be there…not here…what are you, a GhostBuster???

Oh, I guess the other reason we abandoned the site…words.  Who reads words anymore?  Some of our words had 5 letters or even more.  Ain’t nobody got time for that.

Video – that is where it’s at.

Hop on over to our YouTube Channel where we have a fresh, new – ghost free content.  We are doing product reviews and having a grand old time.

Or…stay here and read about all the cool gadgets from CES…in 2012!

No, you are smarter than that.  You want the cool, current stuff.  So please, escape while you still can.  I’m out of here – just click this link and come on over to our awesome and totally not dead YouTube Channel with me!

These sure are strange times.  With most of us doing social distancing and spending way more time inside than we would like, how do you keep sane?

Sure you could learn a language or watch videos on how to be a better parent…but that requires way too much brain power.

Instead, Watch Videos of New Toys Coming in 2020

Clearly a much better use of your time is to watch videos of all the new toys coming in 2020!

Over on our YouTube Channel we have tons and tons of videos we shot at Toy Fair 2020 in NYC.  Here is a sample –

Best bet would be to check out Toy Fair 2020 playlist.  Yep, we still have plenty of more toy videos to add.

Here is wishing you and your family good health during these crazy times!

When does it end?  I mean the endless sacrifices I make for you, are really nothing if not heroic.

My latest saintly act?  I am heading to NYC to play with all the newest toys at Toy Fair 2020!

Rest Your Eyes Now, The Videos Will Be Pouring In Soon

You think I am going to write about all the hot new toys for 2020?  Come on, I am not that heroic.

No, writing involves spelling and grammar and dare I say it… proofreading???

I think a much better plan is for me to create endless videos to capture all the fun new toys that will be coming out in 2020.

You know, things like this…

Isn’t that easy?  You watch and somehow information enters your brain…all without having to read anything!

Where Will You Find All of Our Toy Fair 2020 Videos?

OMG, I thought you would never ask.  All of the videos are on our YouTube Channel.  So why not head over there right now and subscribe.

http://YouTube.Com/DadDoesBlog

Toy Fair 2020 starts on 2/22 – so start looking for our videos on 2/23!

Now If You’ll Excuse Me…

I need to get ready for the show.  Basically I practice being immature and acting like a child…oh wait, I am already ready.

We have been reviewing Nerf blasters for the better part of the last decade.  It often feels like we have seen it all… Zombie blasters, Mega blasters, glow in the dark…all fun in their own right, but not really game changers.

The Nerf Ultra One Motorized Blaster is different.  It uses a new Nerf Ultra dart that has…

• An Innovative Flight Tip
• Aerofin Technology
• Made of New Lightweight Nerf Ultra Foam

What does all this get you?  The farthest flying Nerf dart ever!  The claim is 120 feet.

Can The Nerf Ultra One Motorized Blaster Really Hit 120 Feet?

We had the exact same question   This is why we created a video to document our range testing on the Nerf Ultra.

Please watch this video to see if the Nerf Ultra One was able to hit 120 feet…

More Information:

A Big Thank You to Hasbro For Sending a Blaster for Us To Review

The Nerf Ultra One Blaster is Available At Amazon for $49

Watch Our Video Review of the Nerf Ultra One Blaster On YouTube.

Visit Hasbro to learn more.

Black Friday is almost here and to celebrate we are giving away one of the hottest toys of 2019 –

The Upriser Ducati RC Stunt Bike from SpinMaster ($149 Value)

This is one of the coolest RC toys we have played with.  Self balancing, does stunts and jumps and well, let’s just show you…

How To Win The Upriser Ducati RC Stunt Bike

We decided to make things super easy.  Here are the ways you can enter to win…

• Follow SpinMaster on Instagram
• Follow DadDoes on Instagram
• Leave A Comment Here or On YouTube – Tell Us What You Like About the Upriser
• We Will Randomly Pick a Winner on 12/5/19
• Sorry We Can Only Ship to a US Address

More Key Features on the Upriser Ducati RC Motorcycle

OMNI-WHEEL TECHNOLOGY

We have reviewed plenty of RC toys over the past 10 years, but the Upriser RC Stunt Bike from SpinMaster takes things to a whole new level.

First the motorcycle is self balancing, which is pretty awesome in itself.

However, the real fun comes when you pop a wheelie, or do a jump or drift into a turn.

We could try to explain it…or you could just watch our full video review of the RC Stunt Bike –

Did We Mention How Cool The Upriser Ducati Looks?

In addition to being a very cool RC toy, the Upriser Ducati is also a great collectible.  As a 1:6 scale of the actual Uprise Ducati Panigale V4 S – this toy will look very cool when sitting on the shelf.  But really, it won’t be on the shelf much, you won’t be able to stop driving it and doing burnouts!

More Key Features on the Upriser Ducati RC Motorcycle

OMNI-WHEEL TECHNOLOGY

We are back from the Natural Products Expo East and what a show it was!

Sure, we had endless natural foods and will be posting videos on some of our favorite foods, snacks and drinks…but first we have something a little more pressing to talk about…

We Need to Save The Planet

Yep, time for us parents to step up and take steps to ensure our kids and grandkids have a planet to live on.

It will come as no surprise that we have a plastics problem.  Plastics are filling our oceans and the resources needed to make plastic are doing incredible harm to the planet.

Yeah, but what can we do?  It is all too overwhelming?  Right?  Wrong!

Start By Switching Your Tea

Check out this video that features some incredible work Oteas is doing to eliminate plastics from packaging…

Let’s Take Small Steps To Make a Big Change

Time to stop complaining and start taking action.  Don’t like all the plastics in the ocean?  Start drinking Oteas.  Yes, it is a small step – but it is step in the right direction.

We need to show companies that are doing Sustainable, Compostable packaging that we appreciate them and will reward them with our dollars.

Some Other Great Organizations Leading The Way on Sustainability

One Perfect For the Planet

Plastic Free Certification

I’m not going to take much of your time.  You are a parent, which by definition means you try to fit 30 hours of stuff into a 24 hour day

While we probably have not met, let me guess, do you…

• Feel tired
• Have trouble sleeping
• Feel Stressed
• Wish you had more energy

Well, I have some good news and bad new for you…

The Bad News First…

Regardless of what those late night infomercials tell you, there is no magic pill you can take to instantly have more energy, sleep better and generally feel 10 years…and a couple of kids…younger.

But Wait, I Have Some Good News…

No magic bullet to feeling better, but there are definitely nutrient rich foods that you can work into your diet and over time feel much better!  Sure you may not get super powers, but just having the energy to make it through each day…and enjoy it…can make you feel like a Super Parent!

Of course wearing a cape around all day will also help with the Super Parent thing.

Baobab Fruit – The Fruit No One Has Ever Heard Of

The Baobab Fruit grows on…wait for it…the Baobab tree.  Mostly found in Africa, the Baobab fruit is one of the most nutrient dense fruits in the world. This Baobab Fruit article will detail all the benefits of the Baobab fruit, but long story short, work this fruit into your diet and watch your energy go up and your stress go down.

Wait, don’t run down to your local market to get some fresh Baobab fruit, unless you live in Africa, you probably will not find it.  No worries, you can go with a 100% Organic Baobab Fruit powder like this one and get all the benefits of the Baobab Fruit.

Go Nutty…To Stop Going Nuts

Let’s be honest, trying to reason with a 3 year old can drive you nuts.  How can you help deal with that stress?  Eat nuts!

Cashews are a great source of Zinc.  Studies have shown that people who are deficient in zinc have a very hard time dealing with stress and anxiety.  Increase your natural source of Zinc and decrease your stress.

Mix in some Almonds to your diet and increase your protein, carbs and healthy fat levels.  These nutrients all give you consistent energy…and what parent doesn’t need that.

Okay, while not a nut – let me throw in a plug for seeds…particularly Pumpkin Seeds.  These seeds are not just rich in protein, but they are an excellent source of magnesium.  Magnesium plays a crucial role in over 300 different functions in the body, including our ability to fight off stress, anxiety and depression.  This article has lots of great info on Magnesium.

Avocado Is Your New BFF

All bow down to the mighty Avocado!  I know, most of us know Avocados as that thing that makes our guacamole, but you really want to work it into your daily diet.

Rich in healthy fats, fiber and B vitamins – the Avocado can help provide consistent energy and keep your whole body in balance.  I could go on and on about Avocados, but probably easier to just read this person go on and on about avocados.

Now Go Make That Avocado, Baobab and Cashew Smoothie

There you go, 3 foods to help you deal with the stress and energy suck that we politely call parenting

Now if you will excuse me, I need to go get fitted for my cape…

It’s hot.  I mean crazy hot.

It’s summer, which means the kids are around….all….day.

You need to get them outside, running, playing…and off their phones!

Enter Nerf and Epic Summer Fun

The fine folks at Hasbro were kind enough to send us a giant box of Epic Nerf Summer Fun to try out.

What’s in the box?

Did it actually get the kids to play outside?

Was there, perhaps, some Fortnite gear???

You will just have to watch this video to have all your questions answered…

Add heads and body parts to the list of things kids can now find in slime.

No, we are not talking about some new CSI toy set, we are playing with the WowWee UNTAMED Mad Lab Minis.

Watch The Reveal of Dinos, Creatures and More…

No point in trying to describe all this with words, just watch the video –

Learn More:

Visit WowWee UNTAMED Minis to Learn More