Step out with GeoPalz

by Mir at 4:56 pm on February 28, 2011 in Contests

If you have kids and a computer, most likely you’re well-versed in Webkinz, the first online world which bridged the gap between “play on the computer” and “real stuff.” The Webkinz model is brilliant, because it’s free to play… once you’ve bought a cuddly stuffed animal with a valid code. And of course it’s even more fun if you buy more animals! Funny how that works. Once you have your animal(s), of course the goal is to spend more time playing on the computer.

And Webkinz are plenty fun, don’t get me wrong. I just think something that encourages kids to be a little more active is a little easier to get behind, as a parent. And that’s why I’m totally digging GeoPalz, the world where kids get rewarded for walking. Just have them wear one of the handy-dandy GeoPalz pedometers (which are super cute and will totally make them the envy of their pals) during the day, then log their steps each evening. The more they walk, the more real-life prizes (like sports equipment) they can win!

For this week’s contest, one lucky Want Not reader is going to win Diego, here; he’s a limited-edition Skelanimals GeoPalz pedometer, and will allow your child to measure his/her steps and use the GeoPalz website to log them. Pretty cool.

Want to win him? Of course you do! First go review the contest rules and regulations, then come on back here and leave a comment on this post by 8:00 a.m. Eastern (that’s 5:00 a.m. Pacific) on Thursday, March 3rd, 2011 for a contest entry. Winner to be determined by random number generation and spring in your step.

Ready? Go!

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184 Responses to “Step out with GeoPalz”

  1. 1
    Christie February 28, 2011 at 5:03 pm #

    I have a couple of kids who would love to fight over something this cool…

  2. 2
    LISA P. February 28, 2011 at 5:05 pm #

    Pretty cool idea to keep kids moving!

  3. 3
    traci February 28, 2011 at 5:06 pm #

    My son might like this!

  4. 4
    pam February 28, 2011 at 5:07 pm #

    Very cool idea!

  5. 5
    amy February 28, 2011 at 5:10 pm #

    cool idea.

  6. 6
    Jenni February 28, 2011 at 5:12 pm #

    Awesome!

  7. 7
    Melissa February 28, 2011 at 5:14 pm #

    I love this idea!

  8. 8
    Missy February 28, 2011 at 5:20 pm #

    How cool is that?!

  9. 9
    Mary Fran February 28, 2011 at 5:20 pm #

    Oh – I like these. Going to look into getting 3 – or 2 if I win ;)

  10. 10
    Tina February 28, 2011 at 5:21 pm #

    ooooo! I love this!!! YEAH!

  11. 11
    Taysha February 28, 2011 at 5:26 pm #

    I know my 4.5 yr old son would love this. He likes running the track at the YMCA, with this he could ‘see’ his steps.

  12. 12
    Ellie W. February 28, 2011 at 5:28 pm #

    My son would be thrilled with this! :) I love the concept!

  13. 13
    Jennifer February 28, 2011 at 5:30 pm #

    Wow! Great idea

  14. 14
    MamaChristy February 28, 2011 at 5:35 pm #

    I want to win this.

  15. 15
    Mary A February 28, 2011 at 5:36 pm #

    I would almost be tempted to use it myself. Thanks for the giveaway.

  16. 16
    Leeanna February 28, 2011 at 5:37 pm #

    love this idea – my kids would fight over it

  17. 17
    Emily February 28, 2011 at 5:40 pm #

    That’s awesome! If we don’t win, I may have to get one for my son for his birthday!

  18. 18
    Summer February 28, 2011 at 5:40 pm #

    Pokemon sneakers are ready to go!

  19. 19
    erika kar February 28, 2011 at 5:43 pm #

    very cool!

  20. 20
    MB February 28, 2011 at 5:47 pm #

    I think it is my turn!

  21. 21
    Cassandra February 28, 2011 at 5:47 pm #

    This would be wonderful to win! Then I could give it to The Boy whilst I go buy one for myself!

  22. 22
    Lisa February 28, 2011 at 5:52 pm #

    My tween would love it!

  23. 23
    Jennifer February 28, 2011 at 5:54 pm #

    Brilliant idea!

  24. 24
    DW February 28, 2011 at 5:56 pm #

    I have never heard of this. I am going to have to start watching sales (unless I win one).

    Thanks Mir.

  25. 25
    Melissa February 28, 2011 at 5:59 pm #

    Phenomenal idea! Love it! I need 2 so they can compete!

  26. 26
    Andrea February 28, 2011 at 6:02 pm #

    This is great! I would love to send it to my 13 year old brother with autism! He would love it!

  27. 27
    Kathy February 28, 2011 at 6:02 pm #

    great idea!

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    Erin K February 28, 2011 at 6:03 pm #

    My oldest would love this…what a great way to get moving even more!

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    Kyallee February 28, 2011 at 6:10 pm #

    I would totally tag my little brother with one of these. Thanks for hosting another great giveaway!

  30. 30
    Dianne February 28, 2011 at 6:12 pm #

    Everytime i hear about wonderful ideas like this – I think, why didn’t think of that! Count me in.

  31. 31
    christina February 28, 2011 at 6:13 pm #

    I’ve heard great things about these fancy toys! I’ve got 5 kiddos so I’m sure one of them will enjoy this :)

  32. 32
    alexa February 28, 2011 at 6:14 pm #

    I wold love this. Thanks for the awesome giveaway.

  33. 33
    Laura February 28, 2011 at 6:21 pm #

    Would love to see how many steps my crazy almost 4 year old takes – and he would love that!

  34. 34
    Beth R February 28, 2011 at 6:26 pm #

    Do I have to promise that I’d give it to a kid? I want!

  35. 35
    Jo February 28, 2011 at 6:34 pm #

    My little guy would LOVE this!!

  36. 36
    Lauren February 28, 2011 at 6:37 pm #

    sounds fun

  37. 37
    Michele Randall February 28, 2011 at 6:39 pm #

    I LOVE this! Thanks!

  38. 38
    Rachel February 28, 2011 at 6:41 pm #

    What a great idea!

  39. 39
    Stacy February 28, 2011 at 6:47 pm #

    How awesome! I want to win one!

  40. 40
    tiffany February 28, 2011 at 7:01 pm #

    Oooohhhh love this idea!

  41. 41
    amy February 28, 2011 at 7:02 pm #

    My nine children will likely draw blood fighting over this, but what the hay. It’s cute!

  42. 42
    Jessica February 28, 2011 at 7:07 pm #

    I want to get this for my daughter!

  43. 43
    My Kids Mom February 28, 2011 at 7:07 pm #

    My kids walk to school so this could end up being quite fun. So tired of having stuffed animals underfoot.

  44. 44
    Natasha February 28, 2011 at 7:11 pm #

    This would be great for my son!

  45. 45
    Dawn February 28, 2011 at 7:18 pm #

    What a cool idea!

  46. 46
    Kristina February 28, 2011 at 7:24 pm #

    These are really cool, what a good idea!

  47. 47
    Jennefer February 28, 2011 at 7:29 pm #

    My son loves Skelanimals. He would simply adore this.

  48. 48
    Paige February 28, 2011 at 7:30 pm #

    Love it! Got some birthdays coming up.

  49. 49
    ste February 28, 2011 at 7:33 pm #

    Niece’s birthday is coming up soon!

  50. 50
    Shelly February 28, 2011 at 7:48 pm #

    I love this & so would my 10 y/o daughter!

  51. 51
    sue February 28, 2011 at 7:55 pm #

    Excellent idea!!! 10 yr old granddaughter would love it!!!

  52. 52
    jen in tn February 28, 2011 at 8:04 pm #

    i love this!

  53. 53
    Sue February 28, 2011 at 8:07 pm #

    Crazy cool!!!!

  54. 54
    gretchen February 28, 2011 at 8:10 pm #

    brilliant

  55. 55
    connieh30 February 28, 2011 at 8:11 pm #

    I would be the coolest Mimi ever!

  56. 56
    Michelle February 28, 2011 at 8:17 pm #

    What will they think of next!

  57. 57
    Christie February 28, 2011 at 8:22 pm #

    Super cool!

  58. 58
    Crisanne February 28, 2011 at 8:23 pm #

    Sounds fun!!

  59. 59
    Patricia February 28, 2011 at 8:30 pm #

    Very very cool… And we love skelanimals in our house!

  60. 60
    Lexi February 28, 2011 at 8:32 pm #

    My oldest techie son would be in love.

  61. 61
    Meisha February 28, 2011 at 8:43 pm #

    Love it. My daughter would enjoy one of these.

  62. 62
    Eva February 28, 2011 at 8:49 pm #

    Yes please!

  63. 63
    Jami February 28, 2011 at 8:52 pm #

    Me please!!

  64. 64
    Trish February 28, 2011 at 8:57 pm #

    neat!

  65. 65
    Sabrina D. February 28, 2011 at 9:12 pm #

    My daughter would love this…and so would I!

  66. 66
    Catherine February 28, 2011 at 9:13 pm #

    Cool!

  67. 67
    Nicole February 28, 2011 at 9:14 pm #

    he is adorable!!

  68. 68
    Cin February 28, 2011 at 9:21 pm #

    My daughter would LOVE this! Great for her 7th birthday. She loves being in a Walking Club at school, and also loves Webkinz!

  69. 69
    Jill February 28, 2011 at 9:22 pm #

    Genius. Count me in! My 10 year old would love this.

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    krista February 28, 2011 at 9:30 pm #

    Love this!

  71. 71
    Rachel February 28, 2011 at 9:35 pm #

    What a great concept!

  72. 72
    megan February 28, 2011 at 9:43 pm #

    how cool!!!

  73. 73
    Leila February 28, 2011 at 9:57 pm #

    Too cool!

  74. 74
    HeidiM February 28, 2011 at 10:00 pm #

    Never heard of these before – but what a great idea!

  75. 75
    beth s February 28, 2011 at 10:01 pm #

    ok, that looks cool. might have to get those for my cubs even if we don’t win

  76. 76
    crazyjane February 28, 2011 at 10:06 pm #

    I’m in.

  77. 77
    Suz February 28, 2011 at 10:16 pm #

    this sounds neat!

  78. 78
    Emily Anne February 28, 2011 at 10:21 pm #

    Thanks for the chance!

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    jetmom February 28, 2011 at 10:32 pm #

    fingers crossed!

  80. 80
    Heather February 28, 2011 at 10:37 pm #

    My kids love pedometers- this is a supercute one!

  81. 81
    Maureen February 28, 2011 at 10:42 pm #

    Way to cute, my kids would love it!!!

  82. 82
    stacy February 28, 2011 at 10:43 pm #

    My son would love this!!!

  83. 83
    jenn February 28, 2011 at 10:50 pm #

    what a great idea

  84. 84
    april February 28, 2011 at 10:54 pm #

    my son could use a wii-vil break.

  85. 85
    AndreaG February 28, 2011 at 10:58 pm #

    This looks pretty awesome!

  86. 86
    Emily February 28, 2011 at 11:08 pm #

    OOOO OOOO my daughter would SWOON

  87. 87
    Karen February 28, 2011 at 11:17 pm #

    love it! Tho I’m not sure I’d share with my kids :)

  88. 88
    sarah February 28, 2011 at 11:27 pm #

    Sounds fun!

  89. 89
    Aimee February 28, 2011 at 11:48 pm #

    Sure!

  90. 90
    Kaedra March 1, 2011 at 3:47 am #

    I love this!

  91. 91
    Cheryl S. March 1, 2011 at 5:55 am #

    Love this idea!

  92. 92
    Nancy S March 1, 2011 at 6:47 am #

    Very cool idea! My daughter would love this!

  93. 93
    Valerie March 1, 2011 at 6:51 am #

    What a great idea!

  94. 94
    Nicki Holst March 1, 2011 at 6:51 am #

    I love this idea! I can’t even imagine how many steps my 4 year old takes.

  95. 95
    Brigitte March 1, 2011 at 7:00 am #

    Well, the new meds I’m on ARE adding more spring to my step . .
    ;-)

  96. 96
    Corey Bishop March 1, 2011 at 7:10 am #

    Can grown-ups play too?!?

  97. 97
    shari March 1, 2011 at 7:16 am #

    That sounds very cool!

  98. 98
    Carol March 1, 2011 at 7:22 am #

    What a great idea!

  99. 99
    Julie March 1, 2011 at 7:39 am #

    Great idea! Would love this!

  100. 100
    Mandy March 1, 2011 at 7:40 am #

    wow – what a great idea

  101. 101
    heather March 1, 2011 at 7:54 am #

    Sweet!

  102. 102
    mommylovesu March 1, 2011 at 8:20 am #

    What a FABULOUS idea. I LOVE it and the kids would really enjoy this.

  103. 103
    Curls March 1, 2011 at 8:34 am #

    Would love it!!

  104. 104
    Jennifer March 1, 2011 at 8:36 am #

    I love this! My kids have recently been driving me crazy wanting to play with my pedometer. This would be perfect. I think I know what the Easter Bunny is bringing this year!

  105. 105
    Cheryl March 1, 2011 at 8:37 am #

    Fantastic idea – my kids would love it!!

  106. 106
    Mona March 1, 2011 at 8:43 am #

    My daughter would love this!

  107. 107
    Shelda March 1, 2011 at 8:44 am #

    My daughter would love her own pedometer.

  108. 108
    Pauline March 1, 2011 at 8:49 am #

    Love it!

  109. 109
    VirginiaMom March 1, 2011 at 8:53 am #

    My daughter would love this!

  110. 110
    susan March 1, 2011 at 8:55 am #

    Very cool! Why can’t I think up stuff like this?

  111. 111
    Mar H March 1, 2011 at 8:56 am #

    Since my 5 yr olds fight over who gets to wear my pedometer now – and this is way cooler – I’m in.

  112. 112
    Tara Laxson March 1, 2011 at 8:57 am #

    I love this!

  113. 113
    Erika March 1, 2011 at 9:06 am #

    Awesome, I bet my 7 year old would love this!

  114. 114
    Michele D March 1, 2011 at 9:08 am #

    I think this is a great idea.

  115. 115
    Laurie March 1, 2011 at 9:10 am #

    Great idea. First I’ve heard about this…though I suspect I’ll be hearing more. My kids are huge Webkinz fans (don’t even ask how many we have!), and I bet either of them would like this, too.

  116. 116
    Donna March 1, 2011 at 9:12 am #

    Super cool!

  117. 117
    Nicole March 1, 2011 at 9:17 am #

    My boys need this to help get them to exercise during these cold winter months in New England!

  118. 118
    Nikki March 1, 2011 at 9:18 am #

    Brilliant!!!!! Finally, something that involves exercise and technology besides video games!

  119. 119
    Tran March 1, 2011 at 9:26 am #

    My kids would love this!

  120. 120
    JessicaD March 1, 2011 at 9:27 am #

    Neato! Thanks – Jessica

  121. 121
    Robin March 1, 2011 at 9:33 am #

    What a great idea…why do I never think these stuff up!

  122. 122
    Amy March 1, 2011 at 9:41 am #

    exercise!

  123. 123
    Ani March 1, 2011 at 9:42 am #

    Go Diego Go. Oh, wrong show. :-)

  124. 124
    Jill March 1, 2011 at 9:42 am #

    pick me, pick me!

  125. 125
    Christine March 1, 2011 at 9:43 am #

    My niece’s birthday is in two weeks – she would love this, skeleton head and all!

  126. 126
    Cindy March 1, 2011 at 9:46 am #

    This sounds so cool!

  127. 127
    Amy L. March 1, 2011 at 9:51 am #

    OMG, I would, like, love that for my Tween! As a FitMomma, I LOVE this!

  128. 128
    Angie March 1, 2011 at 9:54 am #

    Very cool.

  129. 129
    DawnA March 1, 2011 at 9:57 am #

    Great idea to get kids excited about exercise.

  130. 130
    Christina March 1, 2011 at 9:58 am #

    This would be great for my daughter who will be walking to school by herself for the first time next year!

  131. 131
    steff March 1, 2011 at 10:00 am #

    great concept!

  132. 132
    Candy March 1, 2011 at 10:02 am #

    Perfect for my son!

  133. 133
    Theresa March 1, 2011 at 10:04 am #

    Very cool idea. My niece would love it.

  134. 134
    Lori B. March 1, 2011 at 10:05 am #

    My daughter LOVES Skelanimals, so this would be perfect for her! Thanks!

  135. 135
    Gretchen March 1, 2011 at 10:19 am #

    Fun! I had my daughter out yesterday for two walks, and I can’t wait for spring to do it even more easily! This could be just the ‘magical’ item to keep the whines at bay while we’re getting ready to go outside …… Wahoo!

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    laura russell March 1, 2011 at 10:22 am #

    love it

  137. 137
    Katie March 1, 2011 at 10:32 am #

    This looks fun!

  138. 138
    Alison March 1, 2011 at 10:35 am #

    My daughter loves Skelanimals and also animals with fur and flesh. She would love this.

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    kim March 1, 2011 at 10:47 am #

    My kids would be fighting over this!

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    SaraK March 1, 2011 at 10:48 am #

    So cool, I would love this

  141. 141
    Joanne March 1, 2011 at 10:54 am #

    Very cool!

  142. 142
    Kacy March 1, 2011 at 11:22 am #

    not sure who will like this more, me or my 5 yo!!

  143. 143
    Laurin March 1, 2011 at 11:28 am #

    Super cool! My 9 year old son would LOVE this!

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    karen b. March 1, 2011 at 11:57 am #

    omg skelanimalsss. that is awesome!

  145. 145
    Becky March 1, 2011 at 11:59 am #

    Do you have to be a kid to use this???….or just a kid at heart?!!

  146. 146
    Leah March 1, 2011 at 12:13 pm #

    my 10 year old would love this–he’s my walking buddy!

  147. 147
    Laura March 1, 2011 at 12:33 pm #

    I would love to own one.

  148. 148
    Lori_S March 1, 2011 at 12:59 pm #

    I think this is a great idea! My daughter will end up with one either way.

    Thanks!

  149. 149
    Mandy March 1, 2011 at 1:15 pm #

    That is so great! My kids have pokewalkers and compete to see who gets the most watts (points for # of steps). They’ll LOVE getting actual stuff!!

  150. 150
    sherri March 1, 2011 at 2:32 pm #

    What a great idea!!

  151. 151
    Missy March 1, 2011 at 2:36 pm #

    These are GREAT!

  152. 152
    Teresa March 1, 2011 at 3:09 pm #

    I have a computerpotato this would be great for!!

  153. 153
    Lisa March 1, 2011 at 3:23 pm #

    We’re in! :)

  154. 154
    Angela March 1, 2011 at 3:31 pm #

    So cute, what a great idea!

  155. 155
    Mandy B. March 1, 2011 at 4:04 pm #

    Anything that gets/keeps kids moving is an excellent idea – wish my pedometer looked that cool!

  156. 156
    s March 1, 2011 at 4:16 pm #

    boing! (that’s the spring in my step you are hearing)

  157. 157
    Jackie March 1, 2011 at 5:37 pm #

    Sounds like a winner.

  158. 158
    keri March 1, 2011 at 7:21 pm #

    How fun! We’d love to give that a try!

  159. 159
    Kris March 1, 2011 at 7:49 pm #

    So cute!!

  160. 160
    Amy March 1, 2011 at 8:14 pm #

    This is a neat idea! Would love to win!

  161. 161
    Rox March 1, 2011 at 9:37 pm #

    This would be perfect for our family! Pick us pretty Mir! :)

  162. 162
    Carolyn March 1, 2011 at 11:04 pm #

    hoping i win!

  163. 163
    Jill H. March 2, 2011 at 8:09 am #

    What a cool idea! I’d love this for my kids!

  164. 164
    Michelle March 2, 2011 at 10:56 am #

    Very cool!

  165. 165
    Christina March 2, 2011 at 12:08 pm #

    Cool, pick me!

  166. 166
    Sunski March 2, 2011 at 2:36 pm #

    We got one of those wrist thingies that track activity when it was a Mamapedia deal, but I think this would be better for the kiddo.

  167. 167
    sara March 2, 2011 at 4:14 pm #

    these look great! i know a kid who would go crazy…

  168. 168
    Kris March 2, 2011 at 4:37 pm #

    neat! my kiddos would love it

  169. 169
    Kris March 2, 2011 at 5:08 pm #

    Love it!! Yes please!

  170. 170
    Shannon Brown March 2, 2011 at 5:08 pm #

    Is it wrong that I want to wear this for myself??

  171. 171
    Lou March 2, 2011 at 5:12 pm #

    Cool!

  172. 172
    Katherine March 2, 2011 at 5:25 pm #

    My 7 yo would love this! I might borrow it too… I’m crossing my fingers, pretty one!

  173. 173
    amy March 2, 2011 at 5:26 pm #

    I would love to get my son moving!

  174. 174
    Keryn March 2, 2011 at 5:44 pm #

    That is too cute.

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    Beth TB March 2, 2011 at 6:01 pm #

    Form and function – love it!

  176. 176
    Judy March 2, 2011 at 6:56 pm #

    Hope I win!

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    liz March 2, 2011 at 7:10 pm #

    I think Jackson and I need to share that prize.

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    Amy March 2, 2011 at 8:59 pm #

    Love that!!! Hoping to be the winner.

  179. 179
    Heather March 2, 2011 at 9:56 pm #

    Cool!

  180. 180
    Sherri March 2, 2011 at 10:58 pm #

    That looks cool! If I won one then I would only have to buy two more for the other kiddos.

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    Liz March 3, 2011 at 5:48 am #

    Always need energy-releasers for the kiddos!

  182. 182
    Gretchen Floyd March 3, 2011 at 6:25 am #

    Yes, please!

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    julie (etsy stalkers) March 3, 2011 at 8:39 am #

    awesomeness.

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