Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Review

Technology

Organize, Edit and Share Images Like a Pro

As a blogger I'm always looking for new ways to improve the quality of the photos I use to illustrate MommyBlogExpert's content. In fact, I personally believe that image relevance and quality can make or break the kind of traffic any particular blogpost attracts. But, even if you just enjoy smartphone or DSLR photography as a hobby, you may want to edit your photo collection or need a little help with organizing your images and keeping track of it all.

Photo by Raphael Elspas, MommyBlogExpert.com

MBE partnered with Best Buy for this post

So it was a no brainer. When Best Buy asked me if I'd like to give Adobe Creative Cloud Photography a test drive I was more than happy to rise to the opportunity and challenge to try something new.

For years up until now I've been exclusively using Adobe Elements which is geared more to beginner or intermediate users. Adobe Creative Cloud Photography, on the other hand, caters toward more experienced photographers who are looking to grow like I am, professional content creators seeking more flexibility and functionality when it comes to organizing, editing and optimizing, and sharing our images. 

This online subscription software service is available as a one-year subscription and encompasses both Photoshop Creative Cloud and Lightroom Creative Cloud.

As I learned from special guest professional photographer Tim Grey during a special webinar co-hosted by Best Buy and Adobe for bloggers invited to work on this project, Adobe Creative Cloud Photography offers an impressive suite of tools to turn well composed good photos into great ones. Among the things that Tim showed us was the dehaze feature which is new with the latest release of this product, allowing you to get rid of fog and haze in images within Lightroom.

Before editing in Lightroom, MommyBlogExpert.com

Surprisingly it only took me a couple of hours of watching a few tutorials and clicking around to get set up and start experiencing this photo editing powerhouse. And the news gets even sweeter -- since the product is cloud-based, I'm able to access my photo library and various edited images I'm working on wherever I have WiFi access via desktop, laptop or even my iPad.

After editing in Lightroom, MommyBlogExpert.com

As you can see from the before and after editing examples above of the photo taken with a smartphone at University of Maryland on a beautiful fall day just a few weeks ago, the difference is impressive and noticeable. The before photo looks good, but not great because it lacks depth and vibrancy. After just a few adjustments I made within Lightroom the image now perfectly captures the you-were-there experience I saw with my own eyes. Now that I know the basics I'm going to check out some of the 1000+ Creative Cloud apps tutorials available that I'll be able to view with my iPhone or iPad.

About Best Buy
Best Buy is the place for all your home appliance, consumer electronics and entertainment needs year round. For more information visit BestBuy.com as well as follow @BestBuy on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Photo by Raphael Elspas, MommyBlogExpert.com

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8 Halloween Costume Online Contests to Win Great Prizes for US & Canada Residents

Celebrations

Halloween is just a few days away. For those of you celebrating, if you haven't gotten your costume together for that party you're going to on Saturday night yet, you'd better hurry. Those of you who think you've already got the best costume ever, whether it's store bought or homemade, might also want to listen up. Either way, you have the chance to win some really great prizes and even some cold cash by electronically submitting a photo of yourself, your child and/or your pet.

Now's the time to make sure you have a camera handy or you've cleared out enough space on your smartphone so you can capture those great poses in full costume and makeup and submit them. Below are some fun Halloween costume contests you might consider entering, be sure to check deadlines for submissions because some contests end shortly after Halloween while one goes until 11/20/15. Also note eligibility for U.S. and Canadian residents varies.

Fandango My Movie Halloween Costume Contest - U.S. residents only
Grand Prize $2500 + $500 in Fandango tickets, TWO (2) Runner Up $500 + in Fandango tickets. When sharing your costume photo follow Tag @Fandango, Follow Fandango on Instagram and use hashtag #MyMovieCostumeContest

LowestRates.ca Halloween Contest - Canada residents only
Prize is an iPad Mini. To enter, take a photo of your house decorated for Halloween, share on LowestRates Facebook page or Tweet @lowestrates_ca using hashtag #MyHalloweenHouse

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Halloween ComicFest Costume Contest - F0r U.S. and Canada residents
Prizes for kids and adults include TWO (2) $500 shopping sprees and TEN (10) shopping sprees at participating Halloween ComicFest comic stores, TEN (10) winners will each get a costume valued at up to $1280 each. For rules and to submit your photo see this Entry Blank

What to Expect Kids Halloween Costume Contest - U.S. residents only
Prizes include ONE (1) $200 Amazon giftcard, ONE (1) $100 Amazon GC. Enter by submitting your child's photo in costume HERE

Ontario SPCA Pet Costume Contest - Canada residents only
Prize package includes a Rocky plush toy, flashing collar to keep your pet safe at night and SPCA gift bag. Find details to enter HERE

CostumeWorks Halloween Costume Contest - U.S. residents only
TWENTY FOUR (24) cash prizes ranging from $25-$100 each and totalling $1,675 in all. Prizes awarded for both homemade and store-bought costumes for babies, pets and adults. Entries accepted through November 20, 2015. Get more information and submit your photo entries HERE

Halloween Express DIY Costume Contest - U.S. residents only
$16,000 in cash prizes in eight costume categories including kids, pets and adults -- even maternity. Entries may be accepted until November 9, 2015. Everything you need to know and entry form can be found HERE

Savers Thrift or Treat Costume Contest - For U.S. and Canada residents
Prizes include a Grand Prize $1,000 prize pack, ONE (1) runner up $250 Savers shopping voucher and THREE (3) Honorable Mentions get a $100 Savers shopping voucher. Entries accepted until November 3, 2015.  Submit your costume photo HERE

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Home Alone Kids Free Holiday Printables

Printables

I'm excited to present four more fun FREE activity sheets from Twentieth Century Fox Studios for kids. Not only will these get little ones into the holiday spirit but they're educational, too. Includes a movie themed crossword puzzle, maze, fill-in-the-blank story and word scramble all based on the blockbuster children's movie series Home Alone. 

These celebrate the release this month of the 25th Anniversary Home Alone Collector's Edition ($69.99) featuring all five Blu-ray and DVD movies in this iconic kids comedy collection. This is the first time all these films have been packaged together. Not only do you get many hours of family friendly home entertainment in this gift set now on sale, this also includes fun stuff like a McAllister Christmas ornament, Kevin's infamous tarantula and more.

Free Holiday Printables

Click, Download and Print the 4 Activities below

 

Don't forget to enter MBE's Exclusive Giveaway

Home Alone
Ultimate Collectors Edition
5 Movie Set
Blu-ray DVD Giveaway

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About Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment is the industry leading worldwide marketing, sales and distribution company for all Fox produced, acquired and third party partner film and television programming. Each year TCFHE expands its award-winning global product portfolio with the introduction of new entertainment content through established and emerging formats including DVD, Blu-ray, Digital HD, and View on Demand (VOD). Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment is a subsidiary of 21st Century Fox.

Also Read MBE's Home Alone Collector's Edition  Movie Review

FTC Disclosure: I am a Fox Home Entertainment Insider brand ambassador. In addition, to facilitate this Blu-ray DVD special edition release, free movie printables and giveaway campaign, I received the featured movie package. Fox is providing the prize and shipping for MBE's Home Alone 25th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition 5-Movie Set Giveaway. Printable and all images in this post provided by Twentieth Century Fox. However opinions here are my own. See complete FTC Disclosure information that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's main page and at the bottom of every individual post on this blog, including this one.

Top Dog Friendly States Halloween DIY Costumes

Pets

Halloween Goes to the Dogs, Virginia Ranked #1 

Halloween isn't just a children's and people's holiday, a new national survey has concluded. In fact, increasing numbers of furry kids are getting in on all the holiday fun. Big Heart Pet Brands (the makers of Milk-Bone, Pup-Peroni, Canine Carry Outs and Milo's Kitchen) conducted an original survey of 3,000 U.S.dog parents to determine the top 25 states that include their pups in Halloween festivities. If you're a crazy dog lover like me, you'll definitely appreciate these latest discoveries about man's and woman's best friend.

MILK-BONE'S TOP 25 MOST 
DOG-INCLUSIVE HALLOWEEN STATES 

1. Virginia
2. New Jersey
3. Pennsylvania
4. South Carolina
5. Missouri
6. Ohio
7. New York
8. Wisconsin
9. Michigan
10. Oklahoma
11. Louisiana
12. Kentucky
13. Arizona
14. Georgia
15. Massachusetts
16. Tennessee
17. Florida
18. West Virginia
19. Indiana
20 Washington
21. Iowa
22. Neveda
23. North Carolina
24. South Dakota
25. Texas


To determine where each state stands in dog-friendliness for Halloween, Milk-Bone surveyed pet moms and dads about whether they dress up their dog in costume, take their dog trick-or-treating or include them in other Halloween activities and parties.

Virginia is Tops in the U.S. for Howl-O-Ween

Here's the breakdown on the percentages of how Virginia residents with dogs celebrate Halloween

• 64% Dress up their dog in costume
• 43% Greet trick-or-treaters at the door with their dog
• 57% Give their dog extra treats during Halloween
• 21% Take their pup to doggy parades or gatherings
• 36% Take their dog trick-or-treating

#TreatsforAll
For a chance to see your beloved canine's Halloween costume featured on Milk-Bone and Milo's Kitchen social media channels, tag it on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter with the hashtag #TreatsForAll.

FTC Disclosure: I did not receive any payment or other compensation in connection with this post and Milk-Bone and Milo's Kitchen provided all images included. See complete FTC Disclosure information that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's main page and at the bottom of every individual post on this blog, including this one.

The Good Dinosaur Free Pumpkin Template

Halloween

Good Dino Arlo Pumpkin Stencil, Free and Downloadable

For Disney fans, I have something super special for you and your child: a free downloadable The Good Dinosaur Arlo the Brontosaurus pumpkin carving template printable. To celebrate the upcoming animated Thanksgiving big screen release, click on the image to download the full-size PDF pattern. Then, simply follow the directions to make your very own The Good Dinosaur pumpkin for Halloween.

FTC Disclosure: I did not receive any payment or other compensation in connection with this post and Disney Pixar provided all images in this post. See complete FTC Disclosure information that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's main page and at the bottom of every individual post on this blog, including this one.

Morris the Cat Humor Series Continues With Another Advice Column for Cat Lovers

Pets

Guest Post
#3 Post in a Series

by Morris the Cat
Live Well & Prospurr
9Lives Brand Ambassador

WIN a 9Lives Cat Giftbasket

Editor's Note:

Continuing a fun series following Morris Guest Post #1 and Morris Guest Post #2, world famous Morris the Cat is back with another advice column for you and your cat. For more fun animal related stuff cat lovers enter the MBE 9Lives Cat Giftbasket Giveaway as well as check out the Top 8 Free Cat Apps and all the funny animal videos I've been posting on MBE's Facebook page lately. Also learn how you can participate in the ASPCA cat food drive Morris and 9Lives are running via their Live Well & Prospurr program.

Dear Morris,

I've always considered myself a "cat's cat." I'm a champion napper, an expert invisible bug chaser, and my hairballs? I can cough one so big you could use it as a toupee. That's why I'm so distressed by what I'm about to tell you. I've never once caught that feather that dangles on the end of a stick. I see it, I lunge for it, and just when I think it's within paw's reach, it darts away again. It frankly has me questioning my cathood. What should I do?

Warmly,
Purr-plexed and Paw-ndering

​

​Dear Purr-plexed and Paw-ndering,

It's not your fault you haven't caught the feather. What I'm about to say may come as a shock... there is a human on the other end of that feather, manipulating it like a marionette. It's a conspiracy of gigantic proportions. You've never caught the feather because your human has never let you. If any of you humans out there are reading, please let your four-legged friends 'win' some of the time. It's great to have a competitive streak playing a board game or the ball court, but let us felines experience the sweet taste of victory (it actually tastes a lot like 9Lives). Besides, cathing the feather, ball, or string will get your cat one step closer to their ultimate goal: world domination.

Yours truly,
Morris the Cat

Tweet + Morris Donates Cat Food to the ASPCA 

For more Morris tips visit the official Prospurr 9 Lives site. You can also stay in the loop by following the socially responsible yet hilarious cat world of 9 Lives on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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FTC Disclosure: I am a lifelong animal lover aiming to entertain readers as well as to help spread Morris' serious message to help cats in animal shelters. Except where noted otherwise, 9Lives provided the inspiration, content and images for the post. I have also added some of my own commentary. I received a package of 9Lives cat food to facilitate this MBE Morris the Cat guest post series and the associated Morris 9Lives Cat Giftbasket Giveaway as well as to spread the word about the #MorrisFeeds Twitter campaign. I am not receiving any payment or other compensation associated with this post. See complete FTC disclosure information that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's main page and at the bottom of every individual post on this blog, including this one.

LG Wireless Headphones Verizon Giveaway

Community

HopeLine Domestic Violence Awareness

It's a grim reality: 1 in 4 U.S. women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime and children and men are also often victims as well. Today we'd like to help spread the word about this important issue affecting all of us because even if you are not a victim yourself, you likely know someone who is (even if you are unaware of the violence they're enduring).

 

LG Tone Pro Wireless
Stereo Headset

GIVEAWAY

Ends 11/6/15

Photo Raphael Elspas, MommyBlogExpert.com

MBE partnered with HopeLine® from Verizon

Also in support of Domestic Awareness Month I'm hosting this great giveaway below of the same special edition purple LG Tone Pro Wireless Stereo Headset you can buy at Verizon stores and online helping to raise badly needed funds, up to $100,000 which Verizon will donate to National Domestic Violence Hotline.

 

LG Tone Pro Wireless Stereo Headset features

• Special edition HopeLine® from Verizon purple design
• Compatible with Android, iOS, Windows & Bluetooth devices
• Conveniently placed call and pause/play buttons
• Quad-layer speaker technology
• Classic around-the-neck design popularized by the LG TONE headset line
• Music listening time up to 10.5 hours, Talk time up to 16 hours
• Box includes LG TONE PRO, Micro USB charging cable, 2 sets ear gels (small, large), user manual, warranty card & quick start guide
• Flowers not included

Learn about HopeLine® from Verizon

*** Bookmark this page NOW and come back DAILY to increase your chances of winning this great prize! ***

MommyBlogExpert's LG Tone Pro Wireless Stereo Headset Giveaway ends November 6, 2015 at 12 am PT and is open to legal residents of the U.S. only. Verizon will award ONE (1) LG Tone Pro Wireless Stereo Headset to winner. Winner of this MBE contest will be selected at random from all entries and will be notified via email and must respond within 24 hours to claim their prize.

About Verizon HopeLine

Since 2001 Verizon has been commited to domestic violence awareness and prevention. The public can take action to support this cause by donating old and used smartphone at Verizon stores nationwide or by mailing them in with a free postage-paid envelope that you can request. So far the brand has collected 11.4 million phones and donated 190,000 phones. For more information visit the HopeLine from Verizon website. For find the retailer nearest you, check the Verizon store locator. You can also stay up to date on everything Verizon is doing by following them on Twitter and Facebook.

Good Luck!!!

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Domestic Violence Awareness HopeLine from Verizon Gives Public A Chance to Help

Community

This is a sponsored post

#HopeLine

Enter MBE's LG Tone Pro Wireless Headset Giveaway 


by Janis Brett Elspas, Editor

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American women have made great strides on so many levels in the past decade. In fact, for the first time ever, females in the U.S. now hold more college bachelor's degrees than men at 30.2 percent compared to 29.9 percent for males. With all that progress, ironically, it's sad to point out that 1 in 4 women will experience domestic violence in our lifetimes. An additional 3 million kids witness domestic violence in their homes each year. Compounding things still further: Men are not immune either as victims of nearly 3 million domestic violence assaults.

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As a 17 year-old I still can remember decades ago when I was in college and I was shocked to find out that one of my friends was being regularly beat up by her boyfriend and she continued to stay with him for many months. Why she stayed with him eventhough he was hurting her physically and mentally, I didn't understand. Thank goodness to get away from the situation she finally quit school and went back to her hometown in another state. The following school year she returned to school, unattached to resume her collegiate experience in a positive and productive way. Not everyone is so lucky because domestic violence often has much worse story endings.

If it hasn't happened to you, statistically it still could affect you personally in the future. Even if it doesn't chances are you already personally know at least one gal right now who has already been a victim (even if you are unaware of the actual verbal or physical violent incidents). That's why we all need to take action against this national epidemic by spreading the word to help each other. 

How You Can Make a Difference
One of the best things you and I can both do to show we can is to support initiatives such as HopeLine® from Verizon which has the goal of collecting 1 million used cell phone donations by the end of 2015. All you have to do to recycle your old devices is drop off your wireless phones, chargers and accessories from any carrier at a Verizon store to help support victims and survivors of domestic violence.

Another way to support the cause and Verizon's HopeLine program is to BUY PURPLE by visiting any Verizon store or going online to purchase exclusive purple accessories. You don't have to be a Verizon customer to shop from a variety of purple items like this hip LG Tone Pro Wireless Stereo Headset MBE is giving away or a smartphone or table case and they will donate $1 per sale, up to $100,000, to the National Domestic Violence Hotline.

About Verizon HopeLine
Since 2001 Verizon has been commited to domestic violence awareness and prevention. The public can take action to support this cause by donating old and used smartphone at Verizon stores nationwide or by mailing them in with a free postage-paid envelope that you can request. For more information visit the official HopeLine website. For find the retailer nearest you, check the Verizon store locator. You can also stay up to date on everything Verizon is doing by following them on Twitter and Facebook.

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FTC Disclosure: This is a sponsored post for SheSpeaks/HopeLine® from Verizon and I received compensation for this review and the associated giveaway. However opinions in this post are my own. See complete FTC Disclosure information that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's main page and at the bottom of every individual post on this blog, including this one.

New KitchenAid Range Refrigerator Line

Kitchen Design

Are you getting ready for the holidays like I am? I really enjoy cooking, baking and most important of all, entertaining especially at Thanksgiving which is just a month away. 

The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free

Upgrade for Holiday Entertaining with KitchenAid at Best Buy

No one is more excited than I am to let you know about the new KitchenAid major appliance line now available at Best Buy to create your own dream kitchen in time for the holidays. Each of these new coordinating slide-in ranges and spacious and luxurious refrigerators are beautiful, functional and affordable embodying the three things that are most important to me when it comes to selecting new kitchen appliances.

KitchenAid Range Collection

These brand new ranges are not only stunning and equipped with the advanced features that today's serious home cooks seek out, they fit the traditional freestanding cut-out space for a truly seamless modern kitchen look.

Kitchen 30" Stainless Steel Self-Cleaning 
Slide-In Electric Convection Range

Range Features you will love

• All New Slide-In Downdraft Range Electric and Dual Fuel Options
• Even-Heat Technology in these ranges are the same as the brand's wall ovens
• Exclusive Steam Rack and Steam Bake cooking options designed for great results
• Baking Drawer adds a level of cooking flexibility so you can keep dishes warm, slow cook or simply bake at two different temperatures at the same time

KitchenAid Refrigerator Line

The KitchenAid refrigerators collection you can now find at Best Buy is equally worthy of note whether you are looking to simply replace your existing fridge or you are doing a full kitchen remodel before the holidays arrive. 

KitchenAid 25.8 Cu. Ft. 5-Door 
French Door Refrigerator

Refrigerator Luxury & Functionality includes

• EW French Door Refrigeration Configuration give you more drawers for mor possibilities
• 5-Door design provides the ultimate in flexibility, organization and easier food access
• New 36" French Door Bottom Mount Built-in Refrigerator Expands 
• Luxury fit, feel and finish with soft close pantry drawers, new crispers, and platinum interior with undershelf lighting

For a limited time exclusively at Best Buy: Get this free 10-piece Painted Stainless-Steel KitchenAid Cookware set with purchase of any KitchenAid Range/OTR Pair, now through October 31, 2015

Other Best Buy Deals & Optional Offers

• Save an extra 5% with purchase of three or more KitchenAid major kitchen appliances, runs through 10/31/15
• 18 month financing on major appliance purchases $599 and up or 10% Back in Rewards
• Free delivery, haul-away and recycling on major appliance purchases $399 and up

About Best Buy
Best Buy is the place for all your home appliance, consumer electronics and entertainment needs year round. For more information visit BestBuy.com as well as follow @BestBuy on Twitter and Facebook.

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FTC Disclosure: The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. However opinions in this post are my own. See complete FTC Disclosure information that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's main page and at the bottom of every individual post on this blog, including this one.

Master Twitter Party Calendar Oct 25 - Oct 31 Parties w/ Prizes - Continuous Updates

Twitter Parties

Constant Updates, Keep Checking Back + Sneak Peek at Future Weeks

Master Twitter Party Calendar - Including USA & Canada

Brands: 
See bottom of post to hire Mommy Blog Expert for your next Twitter Party!

Get all the details in this free constantly updated Master Twitter Chat Party Calendar listing tons of family friendly parties including specifics on prizes you can win and links to RSVP and participate. Includes Twitter Parties in the U.S. and Canada. A brand new weekly Twitter Party Schedule is published every Sunday at 9 am ET.

Be sure to check back often during each week as new events are added on an ongoing basis -- often with new prize-winning opportunities added several times per day. You'll also get a sneak peek at Twitter parties coming up next week and in the month ahead. Now listing Facebook, Pinterest, Google+, and Blab parties with prizes too.

Be the first to know when the latest Mommy Blog Expert Twitter Party schedule goes live by following MBE on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Google+ and/or subscribe now.

The majority of parties are for U.S. only, unless indicated otherwise. Look for highlights in pink for Twitter Parties where CANADA residents are eligible for prizes.

THIS WEEK

Monday, October 26

Treat Your Family Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @familymobile @laughwithusblog @2wired2tired and others. Prizes: $900+ in prizes including ONE (1) $50 Walmart giftcard, ONE (1) $100 Walmart GC, TWO (2) prize packs that include $100 Walmart GC + LG Leon LTE smartphone, TWO (2) prize packs including $100 Walmart GC + Galaxy Core Prime smartphone. #TreatYourFamily RSVP

The Connected Home Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @theonlinemom. Prizes: Kindle Fire HD 8. #FiOSNY RSVP

Better Starts Now Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @selfishmom @philzendia @citizenwatchus and others. Prizes: Multiple VISA giftcards and ONE (1) Grand Prize Citizen watch. #BetterStartsNow RSVP

Leap Frog EPIC Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @ymcbuzz. Prizes: TWO (2) prize packs including Leap Frog EPIC + $10 Leap Frog app card Total ARV $180, ONE (1) prize pack including Leap Frog EPIC + $25 Leap Frog app card + $100 VISA giftcard Total ARV $295, ONE (1) Grand Prize includes Leap Frog EPIC + $50 Leap Frog app card + $100 VISA GC Total ARV $320 - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #LeapFrogEPIC RSVP

Staying Connected Blab Party at 9:15 pm ET with @theonlinemom. Prizes: Kindle Fire HD 8. #FiOSNY RSVP

Tuesday, October 27

Beyond Snacks Twitter Party at Noon ET with @simplybeingmom @reviewdadmedia @ourhomemadelife and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Target giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Target GCs. #BeyondSnacks RSVP

Listerine Gives Twitter Party at Noon ET with @themotherhood @tmchathost and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) Listerine prize packs ARV $50. #ListerineGives RSVP

Clearly Clarisonic Twitter Party at Noon ET with @typeamom @typeaparent and others. Prizes: TWO (2) Clarisonic Smart Profiles ARV $265. #ClearlyClarisonic RSVP

Omega BOOst Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @kiwimagazine @nordicnaturals @momsmeet. Prizes: TBA. #OmegaBOOst #sweepstakes Details

No Drama Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @td_insurance. Prizes: THREE (3) Home Depot Canada giftcards and emergency preparedness car kits, see RSVP link for complete prize descriptions - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #NoDrama RSVP

Cinnamon Roll Sunday Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @themotherhood @tmchathost and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $25 VISA giftcards. #CinnamonRollSunday RSVP

Mixin Monster Mash Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @meijer @sweeptight @outnumberedmama and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Meijer giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Meijer GCs. #MixinMonsterMash RSVP

Trick or Teeth Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @jmanmillerbug @sunstargum. Prizes: TWO (2) Sunstar prize packs ARV $25, ONE (1) $25 Target giftcard + Sunstar prize pack ARV $50, ONE (1) $50 Target GC + Sunstar prize pack ARV $74, ONE (1) Grand Prize $100 Target GC + Sunstar prize pack ARV $150 - See RSVP link for full prize descriptions. #TrickOrTeeth RSVP

Shoebox Birthday Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @officialshoebox @enzasbargains. Prizes: $350+ in prizes. #Shoebox29 RSVP

Walt Disney World Disney Kids October Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @resourcefulmom. Prizes: FIVE (5) $25 Disney giftcards. #DisneyKids RSVP

Yogo Me Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @yogome. Prizes: tshirts, custom illustrations
by our in house artist and subscriptions to our service. #KnowledgeMonsters RSVP

Amazinghood Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @verasweeney @audreymcclellan. Prizes: TBA. #Amazinghood No RSVP Details

Purina Petrified Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @momspark @momsparkmedia and others. Prizes: THREE (3) $50 VISA giftcards, ONE (1) $100 VISA GC. #PurinaPetrified RSVP

Rodan + Fields Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @rfskincare101. Prizes: TBA. #rfskincare No RSVP

Happy Healthy Kids Twitter Party at 8:30 pm ET with @curious @techsavvymama and others. Prizes: $50 Amazon giftcards, annual subscriptions to Curious.com and ONE (1) Grand Prize $200 Amazon GC. #HappyHealthyKids RSVP

Sunwing Kidcation Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @ymcbuzz @sunwingvacay. Prizes: TWO (2) $50 VISA giftcards, TWO (2) $50 VISA GCs + $100 Sunwing Vacations GC, ONE (1) $100 VISA GC + $100 Sunwing Vacations GC, ONE (1) $200 VISA GC + $200 Sunwing Vacations GC - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #SunwingKidcation RSVP

Wednesday, October 28

My Torch Twitter Party 12 Noon - 12:45 pm ET with @sitsgirls. Prizes: FIVE (5) $50 Amazon giftcard, ONE (1) $250 Amazon GC. #MyTorch RSVP

Woodbridge Wines Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @lizventuresblog @comebackmomma @ruralmoms and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 VISA giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 VISA GCs. #WoodbridgeWines RSVP

Sausage Sunday Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @crowdtappers. Prizes: $750 in giftcards. #SausageSunday RSVP

Smarter Treats Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @weightwatchers @kellysluckyyou @kellystilwell and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Walmart GCs. #SmarterTreats RSVP

Love With Food Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @lovewithfood. Prizes: THREE (3) October boxes. #LoveWithFood RSVP

LifeReady Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @hartgalla @commoncentsmom. Prizes: SIX (6) cash prizes including ONE (1) in each of the following amounts $2800, $1000, $500, $250, $100, $50 - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #LifeReady RSVP

Thursday, October 29

Dream it Forward Twitter Party at 11:30 am - 12:15 pm ET with @sitsgirls. Prizes: TWO (2) $50 Amazon giftcards, ONE (1) $100 Amazon GC + Dream Pillow ARV $59. #DreamItForward RSVP

Luvs Club Twitter Party at Noon ET with @luvs @rookiemoms. Prizes: THREE (3) $50 Walmart giftcards, TWO (2) $150 Walmart GCs, ONE (1) $250 Walmart GC. #LuvsClubParty RSVP

Celebrate Los Muertos Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @coolchillmom @freebies4mom @candypo and others. Prizes: ONE (1) H-E-B giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 H-E-B GCs. #CelebrateLosMuertos RSVP

MT Baby Shower Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @momtrends @theshoppingmama. Prizes: SEVEN (7) prizes including Baby Bjorn Carrier One, Britax Elite infant car seat and more - see RSVP link for complete prize descriptions. #MTBabyShower RSVP

VitaMints Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @smiley360. Prizes: TWO (2) winners get a 4-month supply VitaMints, SIX (6) winners get a 1-year supply. #VitaMintsParty RSVP

Found My Delight Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @indelight @dentistmel @thecouponista and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Walmart GCs. #FoundMyDelight RSVP

Braun Therms Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @influenstervox. Prizes: TBA. #BraunTherms RSVP

Care SHAREGrow Twitter Party at 4 pm ET with @shoplet. Prizes: TBA. #CareSHAREGrow RSVP

Plant Protein Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @naturespath and others. Prizes: TBA. #PlantProtein

Cattitude Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @royalcaninca @oncom. Prizes: TBA - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #Cattitude No RSVP

Really Radiant Hair Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @momspark @momsparkmedia. Prizes: SIX (6) $100 VISA giftcards. #ReallyRadiantHair RSVP

GMC Beauty Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @greenmomsco @les_coconuts and others. Prizes: $500 in beauty products will be given away - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes.  #GMCBeauty RSVP

Friday, October 30

Macy's Emme Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @supermodelemme @beeverywhere. Prizes: THREE (3) $50 Macy's giftcards. #MacysEmme RSVP

Towards a Healthier Lifestyle Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @robynsworld @thetechdad @theonlinemom. Prizes: ONE (1) Fitbit Charge Wireless Activity Wristband, ONE (1) Droid Turbo 2 smartphone will be given away during the Twitter Party plus join the video recap immediately following for a change to win another Droid Turbo 2. #VZWBuzz RSVP

The Hunger Games Viewing Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @thehungergames. Prizes: TBA. #THGWatchParty Details

NEXT WEEK

Sunday, November 1

Courting Danger Twitter Party at 5 pm ET with @beingthewriter. Prizes: ONE (1) copy of various ebooks, TWO (2) sets of front and back bike wheel LED lights, ONE (1) set of 12 multi-colored LED battery operated tea lights, ONE (1) Halloween giftbag. #CourtingDanger RSVP

Monday, November 2

Try A Little Goodness Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @thesimpleparent @blm03 @lizz_porter and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart or Sam's Club giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Walmart or Sam's Club GCs. #TryALittleGoodness RSVP

My Size Poise Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @poise @iamthemaven @simplybeingmom and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Target giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Target GCs. #MySizePoise RSVP

Support Princess Margaret Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @houseandhome @glucksteinhome and others. Prizes: TBA - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes.  #SupportPrincessMargaret #PMLotto Details

TMOM Where Next Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @travelingmoms @kimorlando and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Amazon giftcards. #WhereNext #TMoms RSVP

Tuesday, November 3

Purely Simple Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @outnumberedmama @simplybeingmom and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Kroger giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Kroger GCs. #PurelySimple RSVP

Choose Good Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @influenstervox @annieshomegrown. Prizes: TBA. #ChooseGood Details

Confidence U Deserve Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @iamthemaven @thecouponista and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 CVS giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 CVS GCs. #ConfidenceUDeserve RSVP

Turbo Tax CA Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @clever_network @turbotax. Prizes: SIX (6) Turbo Tax Premier giftcards ARV $100, ONE (1) Grand Prize $100 VISA giftcard. #TurboTaxCA RSVP

Beauty Gives Back Holiday Twitter Party 8 to 8:30 pm ET with @bgbcanada @shesinfluential @lgfbcanada and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Shopper's Drug Mart giftcards - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #SDMBeautyGala Details

Wednesday, November 4

Heat and Eat Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @kellysluckyyou @thriftyjinxy and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Target GC, FIVE (5) $100 Target GCs. #HeatandEat RSVP

Naan Traditional Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @coryanneettiene @stonefirenaan. Prizes: ONE (1) VISA giftcard in each of the following denominations $25, $50, $100; Grand Prize ONE (1) Vitamin Blender. #NaanTraditional No RSVP, Details

Morris the Cat Ultimate Birthday Bash Twitter Party 8 to 10 pm ET with @morrisapproved. Prizes: TBA. #MorrisBirthday RSVP

Pack a Dairy Punch Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @amerdairyassoc. Prizes: SEVEN (7) prizes include Ninja NutriPro Blender, Ninja Professional Blender with To-Go cup and other goodies - see RSVP link for complete prize descriptions. #DairyPunch RSVP

Thursday, November 5

Nuts for Peanuts Twitter Party at Noon ET with @peanutscanada @simplystacienet and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $25 grocery giftcards - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #Nuts4Peanuts RSVP

Gift Outside the Box Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @themotherhood @tmchathost and others. Prizes: TWO (2) National Park memberships, ONE (1) Children's Museum membership - each ARV $150. #GiftOutsideTheBox RSVP

Love Your Curls Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @pollinatemedia @livinginyellow and others. Prizes: FOUR (4) $50 giftcard, ONE (1) $100 GC. #LoveYourCurls RSVP

Marie Callender's Comforts of Home Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @clever_network. Prizes: SEVEN (7) $75 VISA e-giftcards, ONE (1) Grand Prize $100 VISA e-giftcard. #ComfortsofHome RSVP

VitaBath Holiday Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @vitabath. Prizes: TBA - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #VitaBathHoliday RSVP

New at Nuby Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @finnegan_hughes @diaperedknights @nubyusa. Prizes: TBA. #NewAtNuby RSVP

Friday, November 6

Traveling with Your Smartphone Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @robynsworld @thetechdad @theonlinemom. Prizes: TBA. #VZWBuzz RSVP

The Hunger Games Viewing Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @thehungergames. Prizes: TBA. #CFWatchParty Details

Care Bear Cousins Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @blogginmamas @carebearsfriend. Prizes: ONE (1) Grand Prize $100 Netflix giftcard + Care Bears Girls Dynacraft bike, FOUR (4) $50 Netflix giftcards, ONE (1) Care Bears prize pack with $50 Netflix GC + 5 Blind Packs. #CBCousins RSVP


COMING SOON 

Sunday, November 8

Hot Sports Grills Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @mmc67 @hotsportsgrills. Prizes: FIVE (5) grills. #HotSportsGrills RSVP

Tuesday, November 10

Huggies for Holidays Twitter Party at 11 am ET with @thesimpleparent @thecouponista. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 CVS giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 CVS GCs. #HuggiesforHolidays RSVP

My All American Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @socialmoms @brettbmartin. Prizes: TWENTY (20) $20 Amazon giftcards, TEN (10) My All American swag bags, ONE (1) Grand Prize $500 Amazon GC. #MyAllAmerican RSVP

Safe Pet Holidays Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @charlottereed @petrendologist and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 VISA giftcard, ONE (1) $25 VISA GC and more. #PetrendsTweets RSVP

The Hoover Cordless Game Day Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @hooverusa @clever_network and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $50 VISA giftcards, ONE (1) Hoover Cordless 2-in-1 Stick & Handheld ARV $149.99, ONE (1) Hoover Cordless Lift ARV $399.99. #HooverCordless RSVP

Bjorn to Wear Twitter Party with @twiniversity @step2, time TBA. Prizes: TBA. #BjorntoWear - Watch MBE Master Twitter Party Calendar for more details soon.

Thursday, November 12

Fertility Issues & Relationships Twitter Party at 1 to 1:30 pm ET with @themotherhood @tmchathost @coopermunroe and others. Prizes: THREE (3) $25 CVS/Pharmacy giftcards. #TheStorkOTC RSVP

Bob's Red Mill Holiday Baking Bonanza Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @clever_network @bobsredmill. Prizes: SEVEN (7) $50 Bob's Red Mill giftcards + set of flours, ONE (1) Grand Prize $100 Bob's Red Mill giftcard + set of flours. #BRMHolidays RSVP

Friday, November 13

TV Anywhere Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @thetechdad @robynsworld @theonlinemom. Prizes: TBA. #VZWBuzz RSVP

The Hunger Games Watch Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @thehungergames. Prizes: TBA. #MJWatch Details

Friday, November 20

Getting Ready for Thanksgiving Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @thetechdad @robynsworld @theonlinemom. Prizes: TBA. #VZWBuzz RSVP

Friday, November 27

Getting More from Your Tablet Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @thetechdad @robynsworld @theonlinemom. Prizes: TBA. #VZWBuzz RSVP

About this Weekly Twitter Party List

Compiled by MommyBlogExpert.com Master Twitter Party Calendar, the most comprehensive, constantly updated Free resource of its kind online. However keep in mind that each party is run by a different brand and/or hosts and MommyBlogExpert, unless specified otherwise, is not responsible for any dealings readers have with these events including, but not limited to, prizing of any party on the calendar.

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