Twitter Party Calendar With Prizes March 19-25

Twitter Parties

Here's the family-friendly Twitter Party list for the coming week of March 19 - March 25 that I think moms and women would appreciate knowing about. Lots of Twitter parties are already on this week's calendar offering prizes for women, moms, kids and the rest of the family young and old. Check back frequently so you don't miss updates and additions to this list as the week goes on. 

Celebrate Spring With a Week of Twitter Parties

THIS WEEK

Monday, March 19

Glade #Happiair Twitter Party at 8 pm EST. Prizes include Glade Prize Packs and more. RSVP

Last Minute Travel is the topic of the #TMom Twitter Party at 9 pm EST. Panelists include @TravelingMom @KimOrlando @DebMomof3 and @CindyRichards. Win a set of Sports Floor Mats for your car.

Another Melissa and Doug Twitter Party at 9 pm EST with special guest Melissa. Sponsored by @MelissaandDoug with prizes. #mdparty RSVP

Join the #TravelinStyle Twitter party hosted by @BabyCargo, @CitrusLane, and @ThePeninsulaNYC and organized by @TrumpetingMedia 8:30 pm EST.

Tuesday, March 20 - First Day of Spring

You're invited to the two hour @Freschetta Rally for Real Pizza #PizzaRally Twitter Party 7 to 9 pm EST.  @MomSpark is hosting Among 35 giveaways prizes include 10 chances to win Freschetta Pizza for a Year #PizzaRally. There's also a week-long Twitter event going too for the chance to win even more.

Are you signed up for the @Gogirlfinance #greengirlfriends Twitter Party at 9 pm EST? If not you will want to because they're giving away some cool prizes!

Wednesday, March 21

Come to the #CuriousGeorgeMoms Bilingual Twitter Party from 1 - 2:30 pm EST. Hosted by @OhMariana @Sarann @SocialSavvyMom @MamaLatina @SassyScorpYM and moderated by @LBConnect. Prizes Two (2) $50 Michael's Gift Cards and One Kindle Fire

Join @USFRA, @theMotherhood and @mombloggersclub at 8 pm EST for the US Farmers & Ranchers Alliance #FoodD Twitter Party to discuss where beef comes from and consumer issues. Prizes include FIVE (5) skillet pans and Grand Prize winner gets full set of pots and pans.

Thursday, March 22

If kids spring fashion is your thing you'll want to pop in to #MyHartstrings Twitter Party  at 1 pm EST to chat about children's spring fashion. Follow @CleverPirate @KathleenHenage and @PlusSizeMommy. Prizes include three (3) $25 Hartstrings Gift Cards and one $100 Hartstrings GC. 

Got Kids? Don't miss the @Chuggington Season 3 Twitter Party at 2-5 pm EST. Loads of Traintastic prizes according to the brand.

You're invited to the MSN Now Twitter Party hosted by @momcentral at 3-4 pm EST. Special guests include @KinseySchofield @msn and @msnNOW. Prizes: SIX (6) party participants win $50 Amazon Gift Codes plus TWO (6) people who Tweet before event each win a $50 Amazon GC. Use #msnNOW 

Love shoes? Then be at @Kidsumers #AlegriaShoes Twitter Party at 9 pm EST. Shoeaholic Dream Prizes a pair of Alegria Shoes (ARV $139.99 each) for each of SIX (6) winners!

Join the #TysonBreakfast Twitter Party Chat with hostesses @Bigbinderblog and @Lomargie at 9 pm EST. Prizes include three (3) $25 Sam's Club Gift Card and one (1) $100 Sam's Club GC

Organize Your Tech with #AMDSpringClean at 9 pm EST. With @AMDNotebook  @TechSavvyMama @HomeEverAfter @LittleTechGirl and @ScrappinMichele. Prizes include Four (4) $25 American Express Gift Cards and grandprize is an AMD-powered HP dv6 laptop. 

The Hunger Games @Fandango Twitter Party at 9 pm EST. Awesome prizes to win if you follow hashtag #FandangoHungerGames during the event including THG soundtrack, THG Trilogy boxed set of books, $100 in Fandango THG gift cards, Nook Tablet 8GB and $400 Fandango THG Gift Cards.

Friday, March 23

It's another weekly Verizon Insiders Twitter Party with @theonlinemom at 3 pm EST. Prizes. #VZWbuzz


COMING SOON

Tuesday, March 27

Via @MamaSarahJane Midnight Velvet Fabulous Twitter Party w/PRIZES at 8 pm EST. RSVP by tweeting "RSVP @ShopMV #MVFabLooks Twitter Party"

Wednesday, March 28

You're invited to the #NotaMoneyTrasher @CVS_extra Twitter Party at 1 to 3 pm EST. Hosted by @ConsumerQueen. Get a gift by sending in your

Thursday, March 29

Join the Eggsciting @Smarties Easter Twitter Party at 7 pm EST with @LizatSmarties and hostess @SweepsMama. Prizes: Smarties candies for spring #HopOnSmarties

Come to the #CraveBox Twitter Party at 9 pm EST. Prizes given away every 10 minutes include @CraveBox contents as well as some full CraveBox packages.

Thursday, April 5

Mark your calendar for the Tropicana Pure Premium 100% Orange Juice Twitter Party hosted by @SocialMoms at 7 pm EST. Follow Social Moms and @tropicanaoj before party. Prizes: Twenty (20) Amazon Gift Cards, randomly selected 10 winners for Tweeting before party, 10 winners for Tweets during event #TropFloridaOJ.

Tuesday, April 1o

If you've got a baby, don't miss the #AbbysLane Twitter Party at 9 pm EST centering around diapers, baby wearing and parenting. Hosted by @Clothdiapergeek. Grand prize is a Limited Edition BabyHawk Mei Tai in Tori of Tokyo print, valued at $99 with other prizes from sponsors just as cool.

Twitter Parties are listed free of charge in this weekly schedule. If you'd like to add an event to the Mommy Blog Expert Twitter Party Calendar please email janis at janiselspas dot com with Twitter Party in the subject line & including all the details and links in the body of your message. 

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How to Get Involved as a Mom in World Water Day March 22 & Help People Around Globe in Need

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Just received an email and call to action from my friend Jennifer James, founder of Mom Bloggers for Social Good. World Water Day is coming up next Thursday, March 22. I invite you to join me in learning about ways you can make a difference by participating in one or more of the activities planned for next week.

World Water Day, March 22, 2012 - Image from Water.org

Here in the U.S. families like mine often take water for granted. But others are not so fortunate elsewhere in the world. A child dies every 20 seconds of a water-related illness or disease. This is just one of the many tragic statistics where non profit groups like Water.org hope to make an impact.

What is World Water Day and Who is Water.Org?
World Water Day was founded in 1992-3 by the United Nations with a variety of groups over the years engaging with it to highlight a wide spectrum of impacts of water. Water.org is actively participating in development and supporting World Water Day, a designated day for building awareness about the global problems revolving around water issues and discussing solutions that will bring about positive changes. 

How Can I Get Involved?
World Water Day is an excellent way for the American public to be introduced to what the water crisis is all about and how regular people like you and I can help. 

First, you may want to watch this YouTube interview with actor and Water.org co-founder Matt Damon about the water crisis to understand more about some of the water issues of greatest concern.

A few other easy and quick ways to participate in World Water Day

Donate Your Voice. I've already authorized access to both my Twitter and Facebook pages so that daily messages about World Water Day will be automatically be published in my feed over the next week to spread the word to MommyBlogExpert followers in both social media communities. You can sign up until March 22 to donate your voice, too, if you wish.

Give Water. Take part in the World Water Day fundraiser. A donation of just $25 provides clean water for life for one person.

Update your Facebook Timeline Cover Photo with images like this provided by Water.org

Change Your Facebook Homepage for a Day. Save one of the provided Water.org photos (such as the one above) to your computer. Then change out your Facebook Timeline Cover Photo on your profile with one that celebrates and helps promote Water Day.

Tweet Using the #WaterDay hashtag on Twitter. Mom Bloggers for Social Good offers two suggested Tweets (listed below). You're welcome to copy and paste either for broadcasting over Twitter -- or use your own choice of words -- just be sure to use the #WaterDay hashtag for maximum message impact.

Tweet 1
On average, women walk 3.7 miles a day for @water around the globe. Raise your voice for #WaterDay #socialgoodmoms 

Tweet 2
Help girls spend more time in school, less time carrying @water. Raise your voice for #WaterDay  #socialgoodmoms

This is just the tip of the iceberg of things you can do to take an active part in World Water Day. There are so many more ways to support World Water Day so definitely check them out.

About Water.Org
Water.org is a non-profit organization that has transformed thousands of communities in Africa, South Asia, and Central America by providing access to safe water and sanitation over the past twenty-one years. Founded by Matt Damon and Gary White, Water.org works with local partners to deliver solutions to those in need.

Mom Bloggers for SocialGood's Jennifer James in Kenya. Photo Credit: Elisa Morgan

Join Mom Bloggers for Social Good
Not a member of Mom Bloggers for Social Good yet? Here's how to join us. Also, don't forget to follow on Twitter @socialgoodmoms and on Facebook at facebook.com/mombloggersforsocialgood

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Kids Movie Review & Giveaway Happy Feet Two 3D Blu-Ray DVD Combo - Contest Ends 3/28

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All images in this post provided by Happy Feet Two

Like other sequels to recently animated films for kids such as Kung Fu Panda 2 from DreamWorks and The Weinstein Company's Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil, Happy Feet Two, the latest family-friendly production now being offered on Blu-Ray and DVD from Warner Bros. tries hard to live up to its original predecessor.

Scene from Happy Feet Two, Boxed Blu-Ray 3D & DVD released 3/13/12

Common to all three films this one succeeds with an engaging tale and double-story lines that connect moms and dads with our kids. Similar to the competing studios animated 3D features, animals take on human like personalities in Happy Feet Two to deal with people problems and real life challenges – and lessons that children can learn from.

These Happy Feet Two Characters Reflect People in Many Ways

Happy Feet Two picks up -- how else, but happily complete with tap dancing penguins -- where the first movie's lovable and funny characters of the black and white and two-footed persuasion left off. A cast of entertaining penguins along with other arctic creature voices return in the sequel with world-class talents like Robin Williams who needs practically no introduction to multiple generations of viewers giving his all in the role of convincing Ramon Lovelace.

Penguins Aren't the Only Chilly Climate Animals in this Movie

To jazz things up and add to the fun for all ages in part two of this silly and chilly saga some other leading men have joined the Happy Feet acting troupe. These include none other than Brad Pitt and Matt Damon who are the voices of Will the Krill and sidekick Bill the Krill respectively. This was obviously a wise move on the studio's part to incorporate these two award-winning blockbuster actors into the picture's mix because they both resonate well with parents -- especially moms -- and some younger grandparents of today's youth.

Good Looking Matt Damon in the Studio Voicing Character Bill the Krill

Following the highly successful Oscar-winning cartoon original movie Happy Feet which grossed $42 million during its initial three days at the box office back in 2006, Happy Feet Two was released in theaters for the 2011 holidays. Now to the delight of families including mine, it has just been released on Blu-ray and DVD for home viewing. 

The new release as of March 13, 2012 is available online and in-store in three formats

• Happy Feet Two UltraViolet Digital
• Happy Feet Two Blu-ray  + UltraViolet Digital Combo
• Happy Feet Two Blu-ray 3D + UltraViolet Digital Combo 

Additionally there is now a Happy Feet Two iTunes Movie App app that’s worth checking out and downloading, too.

The best news is that you should read on so that you can enter to win the Happy Feet Two Blu-ray 3D - DVD Combo that Mommy Blog Expert is giving away to one lucky winner!

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Entry is easy, just leave a comment(s) below this post and you are entered in this giveaway. Contest ends March 28, 2012 at 12 midnite PST and is open to legal residents of the U.S. only. One winner will be selected at random from all entries received and will be notified via email.

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