Seagate FreeAgent Pro external hard drive giveaway
The last item up for the Bloggy Giveaway at Inside Fatherhood is a Seagate FreeAgent Pro external hard drive. The FreeAgent is a robust, sleekly-designed storage system for anyone who’s serious about storing and protecting all their irreplaceable digital content.
What it’s used for:
* Storing all of your personal content in an ultra-sleek design for a clutter-free desktop
* Automatically saving new versions of your content to the device or sending it to multiple locations including email, iPod and Shutterfly
* Perfect for: Home users, like moms and dads, who want to keep their content safe
The OneTouch ranges from $199 for the 500 GB model to $359 for the 1 TB model, but you can win it FREE here!
To enter:
•Browse through Inside Fatherhood and leave a comment telling me about your favorite post on this blog. (And it can’t be one of the contest posts!)
•If you’re so inclined, subscribe to my feed while you’re at it. Not required, but much appreciated.
•Enter only once per post by midnight EST on Saturday, April 26.
•Contest is open to US residents only (sorry!).
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102 opinions for Seagate FreeAgent Pro external hard drive giveaway
Michelle
Apr 24, 2008 at 9:15 am
I really enjoyed reading your post on “Shaving with the Baby.” I loved hearing about how you carved out special time to be with your baby and turned a time that you didn’t really care for, into a positive thing for both you and your child.
Tammy
Apr 24, 2008 at 9:21 am
Yeah I’m first!! == does the number one ever get picked on a random generator I wonder?
Clowns are creepy (officially) == that has got to be my favorite post! But really they could have saved their money and just asked me that question, and I could have given them the same answers with a lot less time spent. Clowns are creepy. It’s a fact.
Andy
Apr 24, 2008 at 9:27 am
My favorite is “My Current Nightmare” — it reminds me of my own water problems last summer.
Stacy
Apr 24, 2008 at 9:41 am
Crucial lesson #1 cracked me up because that happened to me before I left for work today. I tried to wipe it up so it wan’t obvious. But needless to say I had to change. Great website!
Carol
Apr 24, 2008 at 9:48 am
Lots of good posts here. Shrek says your kid is fat caught my attention. A lot has changed since I was a kid. We were outside from sun up to sun down playing. I hope I get an entry in your contest, its’ a good one. Thank you!
Dotti
Apr 24, 2008 at 9:58 am
I enjoyed reading about your homeschooling questions and considerations. I have two little girls and we are considering that option too. I just dont’ know if i have the patience to do it!
Drea
Apr 24, 2008 at 10:01 am
Favorite Post - “He Slept 7 Hours”. We have a one month old and it is good to hear that these sleepless nights won’t last forever.
Chantel
Apr 24, 2008 at 10:10 am
http://www.insidefatherhood.com/thinking-about-having-kids/
This one made me laugh so hard! True, though. :)
alaskawildrose AT gmail.com
brandy w
Apr 24, 2008 at 10:15 am
making space for baby. i have three and live in a apt. we have so much of there crap everywhere. people just keep giving us more. this is a great post and really helped
Kimberly
Apr 24, 2008 at 10:21 am
I like your article about getting your kids to brush their teeth. I have two kids. My daugther THANKFULLY does a decent job, esepcially because she has braces ($$$$$$$ as you all know). My son whose 8 still does a horrible job. He’s even had a cavity when he was 6!!!! It was a baby tooth but none the less we had to get it filled and everything. He does such a HORRIBLE job! I have tried to get him to do the ABC’s too but he doesn’t. We tried egg timers, bribing him… anything and everything we can think of. But nothing works. Not even hearing the dental assistant tell him how important it is. Sigh….. I wish there was a trick to it to get it to work.
BTW… I LOVE the hard drive. I keep A LOT of grahics and photos that I take and this would be so helpful.
Christina
Apr 24, 2008 at 10:22 am
My favorite is about sleeping seven hours. I am so jealous! I think that has only happened half a dozen times in the last three years! My son just canNOT sleep through the night. The post about clipping fingernails was funny too. I had a similar experience while nursing. Ouch.
Claire
Apr 24, 2008 at 10:36 am
I liked reading “Crucial lesson learned #1, sub-part A” because my husband and I can totally relate. He’s in the military and so he has to look sharp and shiny for work everyday or he gets to do some push-ups. :) He’s told me many times that he can’t hold the kids while he’s in his work clothes. I reply that since he wears his camouflage BDUs most of the time, no one would notice a little spit up or urine or breakfast cereal here or there. :) Okay, he’s looking over my shoulder and is really excited about this giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win.
sara l.
Apr 24, 2008 at 10:36 am
I love “Sleep Deprivation and Parenthood”….Too Funny! I remember those days all too well! Thanks for such a fun giveaway!
Lucy
Apr 24, 2008 at 10:38 am
I like the Crucial Lessons Learned #1 & #2. I think you will most likely keep adding to these and they will probably be pretty funny!
Kirk T
Apr 24, 2008 at 10:38 am
Great Giveaway! You have several good/entertaining articles, but my favorite was, “Do You Cut Your Sandwiches Into Quarters?” I’m still convinced a cut sandwich taste better. I love it.
Julie
Apr 24, 2008 at 11:23 am
Sleep deprivation. My baby is almost 3, but he’s just now sleeping all night almost every night.
Heather
Apr 24, 2008 at 11:31 am
I like Cellphone Camera Love. I just got a new phone and I am trying to learn how to use the camera..lol. It is so much more convenient to use it then carry my digital camera everywhere. Thanks for the contest!
Jen
Apr 24, 2008 at 11:53 am
OK, not a copout. Cellphone love stopped me in my tracks. What a sweet face! Totally smoochable babe you’ve got there :)
Laura
Apr 24, 2008 at 11:53 am
“the scrubs outlook on pregnancy”, I love that show! Thanks for letting me play!
Mo
Apr 24, 2008 at 12:01 pm
Crucial Lesson Learned #2. I have not been able to wear a pair of khakis since becoming a mother without the kids wiping stuff on them or barfing on them, and khakis love to hold stains. Also, I got scratched a lot by my kiddos nails in the beginning, but I was so scared to trim them because if you go even the tiniest bit too close, they bleed. I think baby emery boards are a lot safer for that, and then my kids stopped scratching my face and their own. My guy would love to win the external hard drive, so I’d love to win it for him! Thank you for the chance.
Jaime
Apr 24, 2008 at 12:11 pm
“my iPod Nano made me that guy” Everybody who has a baby eventually becomes “that guy/girl” Just embrace it. lol.
Cathy
Apr 24, 2008 at 12:15 pm
I like reading the posts that reflect your own life as an involved and caring father who defies stereotypes. The posts about your bathroom renovations just made me giggle.
Shane
Apr 24, 2008 at 12:35 pm
“Cell Phone Camera Love.” The picture is adorable on that post! Thanks for the awesome giveaway.
Shawnee H
Apr 24, 2008 at 12:39 pm
I really like “Cellphone Camera Love” for that simply adorable picture. I miss having a baby in the house.
Jenna
Apr 24, 2008 at 1:09 pm
I like the post entitled “Thinking about Having Kids?” I was just speaking with my doctor this morning about thinking about them… but of course they left out the getting to smell the head of a newborn while rocking them at four o’clock in the morning… that makes at least a little bit of the horribles go away, doesn’t it?
Tricia McCammack
Apr 24, 2008 at 1:21 pm
I loved the picture on cell phone camera love. Those moments do just fly by, so it’s neat when you can catch it with a picture.
Annabelle
Apr 24, 2008 at 1:22 pm
I loved your post about “that guy” http://www.insidefatherhood.com/my-ipod-nano-made-me-that-guy/
Too funny! You must be one proud daddy!! :D
Robin (PENSIEVE)
Apr 24, 2008 at 2:02 pm
Nope, no limerick this time….but my favorite posts have already been mentioned (wish I had time to read more, but not quite possible :/).
Loved your “carpe diem” moment while shaving–realizing there ARE bits of the ordinary we can see as extraordinary if we just open our eyes.
(Also love “Saved by the cell phone” cause I’ve been there, done that!)
Thanks for all your offers…they’re fun AND generous…
Subscribing NOW :).
Nancy
Apr 24, 2008 at 2:32 pm
My first visit here and what a delight! I found your Quotes and Fatherhood and The Words of Fathers; Quotes of note posts funny and insightful.
Kim
Apr 24, 2008 at 2:38 pm
I enjoyed ‘Sleep Deprivation and Parenthood’ - I remember blearily stumbling into work with 2 or 3 hours sleep and fighting to stay awake during meetings. So glad my daughter is 4 and sleeps really well now.
Cindy
Apr 24, 2008 at 2:49 pm
I loved your post on cell phone camera love - the picture is adorable.
bren j.
Apr 24, 2008 at 3:02 pm
Awesome giveaway! I was checking out some archived posts and I’m particularly intrigued by the explanation of making your own baby wipes. I hate having to buy those all the time and I think we might even have all the ingredients at home to try making them. Thanks for that AND the giveaway!
Linette
Apr 24, 2008 at 3:49 pm
I love all the posts with baby pics, when I’m flipping through the b5 feeds the baby picks stop me and I have to check them out:)
The post about Swiper the Fox Needs Counseling (not sure if that was the title) cracked me up.
Julie
Apr 24, 2008 at 3:51 pm
I like the post on 10 ways to become a better parent this week. It’s a great reminder to spend time with our kids while they are still at home. Because they really do grow up way too fast!
Julie
3cookieday at gmail dot com
hazel
Apr 24, 2008 at 3:58 pm
Cell phone camera love. Cutest ever
Patti
Apr 24, 2008 at 4:03 pm
I liked 30 tips for new fathers!! Does it count if I print it off and give it to hubby for child #3??! Thanks!
Playful Professional
Apr 24, 2008 at 4:36 pm
I love “Healthy, Busy Family Meals” because I never have enough time to cook healthy meals since I’m so busy!!
EG
Apr 24, 2008 at 4:43 pm
I like cellphone camera love! I always want to kick myself for not having a real camera when he’s being cute, but I love seeing those cheeks when I open my phone!
John B
Apr 24, 2008 at 4:56 pm
My first son didn’t sleep either. My wife used to sleep on her back and move him breast to breast so that it would at least be quiet enough for us to sleep…. funny huh… This comment relates to “slept” for 7 hours. By the way Christmas Eve after he was born - he slept 8 hours and we kept going to see if he was OK…. and didn’t get to sleep then either!!
Molly
Apr 24, 2008 at 5:36 pm
Sleep deprivation posts are always good for a laugh!
Elaine
Apr 24, 2008 at 6:05 pm
I loved the blog about how to make a hormonal pregnant woman feel better for $9 and Oprah makes pregnant women cry. Too funny, but sadly true!
My husband is RIGHT NOW shopping for an external hard drive. I’m going to stop him and wait for you to let us know we won…
Noreen
Apr 24, 2008 at 6:08 pm
6 toys recalled yesterday, I’m sick of this crap
The ones that get me are the drawstrings around the neck. They aren’t suppose to be made that way but they are always having recalls of sweatshirts
Liviania
Apr 24, 2008 at 6:18 pm
I liked “A Response to the Liberal Minded Mentality Regarding Gun Control.”
Bailey's Leaf
Apr 24, 2008 at 6:52 pm
I appreciated your listing recalls. Too many people don’t know about recalls and your blogging about them is a wonderful public service!
Thank you!
Sharla
Apr 24, 2008 at 7:05 pm
My favorite was crucial lessons learned #1. My husband is ALWAYS doing this in his work and church clothes. It is impossible to hold one of our twin one year olds without getting slimed. Don’t feel bad though, it’s your good daddy badge!
Audra Marie
Apr 24, 2008 at 7:06 pm
I had to laugh at your post called Crucial Lesson Learned #2…I can so relate. It is not a fun lesson to learn. :) My oldest used to take that sharp little nail and scratch my eye, not the skin surrounding. No, the actual eye. Hurts to remember. :)
Great giveaway. :)
Talina
Apr 24, 2008 at 7:09 pm
Oh, I have been drooling over those external hard drives… It would be sweet to win!
You know I almost shot pepsi out my nose reading “Still, no baby”, my mother had a similar experience while pregnant with my brother. She spent days jogging up and down stairs trying to have the baby..
Rebecca
Apr 24, 2008 at 8:02 pm
Crucial lesson learned #1, sub-part A — will people never learn! :)
jen
Apr 24, 2008 at 9:38 pm
I LOVE the “Should we be teaching 1st graders about Global Warming?” post. I had a very similar discussion with a friend the other day! It’s amazing that people think it’s okay to teach a controversial and complex topic to children too young to really grasp it…
My four-year-old gave me a hard time the other day because she wanted to “recycle” her green beans to help the earth. She said her teacher told her we had to recycle things and she couldn’t eat them for that reason. Somehow I think she’s missing the point!
Audrey
Apr 24, 2008 at 9:47 pm
I smiled at your sleeping for 7 hours. My own kids are grown now. First they were infants and I didn’t sleep. Then they were young kids and did sleepovers and I didn’t sleep. Then they were teens and I didn’t sleep until they were home at night. Seven hours is WONDERFUL!!!
Please do enter me audreyoka at cox.net
Amy
Apr 24, 2008 at 9:49 pm
I like your pot titled “Cellphone Camera Love”. The way you describe your cute little son “conked out” in the car…adorable!
Alyson @ 3 P's in a Pod
Apr 24, 2008 at 9:52 pm
Cool giveaway! Looking through your blog I fell in love with your post Feb 26th of a Youtube Baby & Dog clip. So great.
If you get a minute, stop by my blog and join in my giveaway fun -http://threepsinapod.blogspot.com/2008/04/bloggy-giveaway-time.html
Alyson @ 3 P’s
CanCan
Apr 24, 2008 at 10:26 pm
I liked “My iPod Nano made me “that guy””.
It reminds me of my husband.
He would be THRILLED if we won this hard drive!
Nadine
Apr 24, 2008 at 10:30 pm
http://www.insidefatherhood.com/role-reversal-or-is-it/
(Role Reversal in case it cuts me off).
My husband wasn’t a SAHD. But, he was a hands-on dad. We are constantly annoyed by people who are surprised that he knows how to change diapers. Or, when I’d go out and they would say “Dad is babysitting.” Hes NOT babysitting, he’s home with the kid(s). Isn’t that what a parent is supposed to do? My sons are 20 & 14, and people are still surprised that he can take a crying baby & calm it down and change a diaper while talking on the phone.
He’s such a better housekeeper than I am, I wished that I made enough for him to be a SAHD.
dh
Apr 24, 2008 at 10:31 pm
I liked your Thinking About Having Kids blog. My kids are much older, but I remember those times. And my son also had nails that would grow overnight and scratch me. That was so long ago.
Shilo Beedy
Apr 24, 2008 at 10:55 pm
Jung parenting quote is what caught my eye. After I read it hit me good. I often expect so much from my daughter and yet I never really change myself. I subscribed through the yahoo feed.
Josie
Apr 24, 2008 at 11:15 pm
I loved “Thinking about having kids?” We don’t have kids yet but it’s hilarious anyway.
Peggie
Apr 24, 2008 at 11:20 pm
I subscribed to your email as I really like your blog. I think that your DIY ideas are great and love the idea that you talk about so many different things. I am sorry that I had not found you sooner!
peggie dot loden at gmail dot com
abrianna
Apr 24, 2008 at 11:24 pm
I liked the clowns are creepy post!
Worlds Greatest Mommy
Apr 24, 2008 at 11:52 pm
I like the 7 tips for getting your child to enjoy time at home post. I always feel like it’s torture for them to be here. I especially like the idea about a routine. It makes a lot of sense.
Nice giveaway.
Sarah Berry
Apr 25, 2008 at 12:39 am
I liked “Baby Needs” we all get caught up in material things and the truth is the baby doesn’t care. My 7 month old would rather play with an empty bottle than most of her toys. LOL. Thanks for the giveaway.
Suzie
Apr 25, 2008 at 1:00 am
I cracked up at the Road Construction Aheh sign. The 11 step program before you have kids is hilarious! I loved it. I also clicked to donate a dollar to YoBaby Yogurt. I was surprised to see there’s only been $3,360 so far! I’m going to email the link to friends.
Sarah A.
Apr 25, 2008 at 1:16 am
I love your cell phone camera love post. I love my camera.
kristen
Apr 25, 2008 at 6:01 am
I thought the “$9 to calm a hormonal pregnant woman” article was sweet.
Marcia
Apr 25, 2008 at 6:55 am
I liked your “He slept for 7 hours!” post. I know it was short and sweet, but man do I feel the pain! I had to return to work 4 weeks post partum and I start at 6:15AM so it was so hard waking up every couple hours for the baby. My hubby didn’t even help me in the middle of the night eventhough he started at 9AM for work.
Karen
Apr 25, 2008 at 8:15 am
I liked the “Selling Baby” post. I couldn’t agree more. Folks were so surprised at all the “necessary” baby stuff we managed to live without when our kids were babies.
P Hafner
Apr 25, 2008 at 9:18 am
Non toxic Stuffed animals. It’s sad how many of our kid’s toys aren’t safe.
moss
Apr 25, 2008 at 10:01 am
I like “road cons aheah” lol
shannon
Apr 25, 2008 at 10:04 am
I liked The Baby is Eating my Brain because well, I’ve so been there. Three times, in fact.
Phyllis Adams
Apr 25, 2008 at 10:08 am
My favorite has to be ” My current nightmare”
we’re having those now :S
Awesome blog! Thanks for the giveaway!!
Dawn Bates
Apr 25, 2008 at 11:29 am
I love the post “Donate to EWG with a click at Stonyfield Farms”. The Environmental Working Group is working to green us up. Something I believe everyone shuld be striving for.
Thanks for the giveaway!
dburdenbates (at) gmail (dot) com
emily
Apr 25, 2008 at 11:33 am
I enjoyed your post, “Cellphone Camera Love”. Seriously, what did people do without a cell phone camera? Always there when you need it! He looks like a cute little guy, from what I can see :)
Jen M
Apr 25, 2008 at 12:27 pm
I enjoyed the post called “Selling baby” on September 2nd, 2007.
Thanks so much!
Krista
Apr 25, 2008 at 1:33 pm
The picture of your son asleep clutching his pooh ring… precious! Wait til he has a favorite toy/blankie/something that he can’t bear to part with…
Jennifer Barr
Apr 25, 2008 at 1:43 pm
Sleep Deprivation and Parenthood :)
chevybelair1 (at) juno (dot) com
rebecca
Apr 25, 2008 at 3:03 pm
i enjoyed How To Calm a Pregnant Woman for $9. it made me laugh, but was also very sweet. We have a 3 week old so all of your parenting posts were enjoyed.
gitrecca (at) gmail (dot) com
Andrea
Apr 25, 2008 at 3:37 pm
Can I just say Awww! I loved the Shaving post. The camera phone picture was so cute. The “If you’re thinking about having kids” post made me laugh, sheepishly. I love this blog. I’ll have to read more!
kelli
Apr 25, 2008 at 3:53 pm
The Recall posts are helpful! Also “He slept for 7 hours!” is sweet — we’re going through exactly the same thing over here!
Willow
Apr 25, 2008 at 4:05 pm
I really like the Why Not Brew Beer? post (http://www.insidefatherhood.com/why-not-brew-beer/) because for some ridiculous reason beer is a taboo subject in families, especially those that contain children. Brewing beer is an amazing -and easy to setup- learning experience for parents and children alike in areas from reading instruments to understanding fermentation.
Michele
Apr 25, 2008 at 4:10 pm
I like the ones dealing with babies. :) It has been so long since mine were that little that it brings back memories. LOL I liked “Thinking about having kids” and lesson 5 on how to dress a child—octopus in mesh bag. LOL I also liked the lesson learned about clipping nails…very true.
I would love to win this external hard drive!!!!! I really need it!!!!
Thanks for the great giveaway.
Ginny
Apr 25, 2008 at 4:24 pm
I love a ton of your posts, especially in the toy section. I will say my favorite is Infant cold medicines pulled from shelves & the one about toxic stuffed animals.
Nikki
Apr 25, 2008 at 5:09 pm
Please enter me..
Nikki
homeschooling mom of 6
Angelheart135@aol.com
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Angelheart/
Marsha
Apr 25, 2008 at 5:32 pm
I really enjoyed all the DIY dad posts. Amazing what one little old dad can get into when given tools right? :-) I’m sure you are an awesome daddy.
Awesome giveaway and thanks for participating. Now I sure hope I win.
Alison
Apr 25, 2008 at 6:28 pm
I got a chuckle out of your article on dad stereotypes in commercials. Until reading that, I never really paid any attention, but you are totally right! My DH always managed to change diapers better than me. Count me in for the hard drive drawing!
Becky
Apr 25, 2008 at 7:13 pm
I appreciated the Man Among Mommies post. We have a SAHD at my playgroup occasionally, and while I totally respect what he’s doing and love to see him interact with his child, I never quite know how to relate to him. This post helped a bit! :)
Thank you for the giveaway - what a wonderful prize! I could definitely use it. I have over 4 years of digital pictures and videos of my kids that needs a safe place to stay!
Chrysa
Apr 25, 2008 at 8:38 pm
I loved “Poop Lexicon”! Talk about an attention-grabbing post title! Great prize! Thanks for the giveaway!
April
Apr 25, 2008 at 9:03 pm
I liked you “Clowns are Creepy” post the best.
Kim
Apr 25, 2008 at 9:57 pm
He Slept for 7 Hours! I loved it because I immediately remembered when our son finally did that. And, yes, he went right back to not doing it. But he is now 8 and can sleep anywhere to 10+ hours a night.
What a wonderful giveaway you are doing here.
Have fun with your giveaway. Don’t forget to head on over to my blog and enter mine!
Naomi
Apr 25, 2008 at 11:16 pm
I love the pic on the Cellphone Camera post. So cute. And I’m with you on the sleep thing. My 9 month old will only sleep on me. At naps, at bedtime. I have no idea why this has happened, his sister was an okay sleeper. Ugh.
Megret
Apr 26, 2008 at 12:27 am
I liked the post about kids and eco-friendly paints. Lots to think about with little ones around. It’s not so easy just to decide to paint a room and then go for it! Thanks for the contest!
meg.wilson@gmail.com
Jhianna
Apr 26, 2008 at 1:30 am
I think I have to go with the post “Thinking about having kids?” If I wasn’t already pretty convinced I didn’t want kids, this would have done it. :D
Giveaways ending soon!
Apr 26, 2008 at 7:35 am
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greg
Apr 26, 2008 at 8:26 am
I would love to have the hard drive for my home.
kellys
Apr 26, 2008 at 8:26 am
Me too! I woulod love for my DH to get the drive as well.
Collin - TBT
Apr 26, 2008 at 9:49 am
Hey, If I paid the shipping could you then send it to Canada? Your Water Heater post is my fav!!
TommyF
Apr 26, 2008 at 10:24 am
“Shaving with the baby” was my favorite. You took what would otherwise be just a mundane task - a daily hassle, really - and turned it into some special time with your son. That’s beautiful! Kids grow up so fast and we have to grab all of the special moments with them that we can. I know with my own kids sometimes it’s hard for me to recognize those opportunities when I see them. I also think Dad time is important for kids and it’s nice to read about other fathers who genuinely enjoy spending as much time with their kids as possible.
Great post! It made me smile.
Maricar
Apr 26, 2008 at 1:08 pm
You gave me a great idea for getting my kids to like to brush their teeth. They’re young, but one can never start too early when it comes to taking care of one’s teeth. Thanks!
Emily N.
Apr 26, 2008 at 1:35 pm
“The Week in Recalls” posts are helpful information and the “Thinking about having kids?” post reminded me why I’m not ready to have kids yet.
reeva
Apr 26, 2008 at 4:29 pm
i like crucial lessons learned — thas my favorite post
Great giveaway! I hope i’m the lucky winner! :)
Christina
Apr 26, 2008 at 5:40 pm
I liked the one about how your nano iPod turned you into one of those guys who’s always showing pics of his kids!
I never carry pics of my son with me…
Maria P.
Apr 26, 2008 at 9:50 pm
For sure it’s the one regarding thinking of having kids! Thank you!!!
Seagate FreeAgent Pro external hard drive winner
Apr 28, 2008 at 7:31 pm
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