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Twitter Parties

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Get all the details in this free constantly updated Twitter Party Master 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. Be sure to check back often every 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 and Google+ parties with prizes too.

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THIS WEEK

Sunday, August 11

Summer Sequel Twitter Party at 2:30 pm ET with @formulamom @7onashoestring @KissNewsWire. Prizes: Kissimmee t-shirt, baseball backpack and blogger kit. #SummerSequel RSVP

Monday, August 12

Dole 4 Kids Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @jmanmillerbug @savvymomnyc @cbtweetchat. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Walmart giftcards. #Dole4Kids RSVP

Big Hugs Elmo Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @momspark @momsparkmedia @thisiscori @sunandsipcups @kappavelvit. Prizes: FIVE (5) Big Hugs Elmo toys ARV $59.99. #BigHugsElmo RSVP

This is Style Twitter Party at 6 pm ET with @SearsStyle @Sweeptight @CBRachelle @MommyTesters @DentistMel. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Sears giftcards. #ThisisStyle RSVP

Weekly Traveling Moms Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @travelingmoms @kimorlando @debmomof3 @cindyrichards chatting about packing tips for a family trip. Prizes: FOUR (4) Shutterfly $29.99 vouchers. #TMom RSVP

KinderCare Twitter Party 9:30-10 pm ET with @mamaspohr. Prize: $500 Amazon giftcard. #TourKinderCare RSVP

Tuesday, August 13

Walgreens App Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @RobynsWorld @TheRebelChick. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Walgreens giftcards. #WalgreensApp RSVP

Funky Monkey Snack Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @FunkyMonkeySnck @dentistmel. Prizes: TBA #Funkychat. RSVP

Cortizone 10 Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @Momcentral @Momcentralchat. Prizes: SIX (6) prize packages that include $50 giftcard + Cortizone 10 products. Participate in party with hashtag #Cortizone10 Details 

Weekly Tech Tuesday Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @KristinaLibby of Microsoft @aceramerica. Prize: Acer Iconia W3. Participate with hashtags #Windows #WinChat 

Family Mobile Saves Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @kellysluckyyou @WiCProject. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Walmart giftcards. #Familymobilesaves RSVP

Manwich Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @resourcefulmom @dadarocks. Prizes: FOUR (4) winners get a $50 grocery giftcard, Calphalon pot and branded merchandise. Grand Prize is a $100 GC, Calphalon pot and branded merchandise. #Manwich RSVP

CVS Back to School Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @audreymcclellan @verasweeney @CVS_Extra. Prizes: TBA. Participate in party with hashtag #CVSB2S Details

Momstown Birthday Twitter Party at 9-10:30 pm ET with @momstownmedia. Prizes: Lots of prizes for baby, kids and moms - Canada Residents Only. Participate in party with hashtag #momstownbd6 Details

Wednesday, August 14

Live So Fab Twitter Party at Noon ET with @cleverhousewife @turningclockbac. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Visa giftcards. #LiveSoFab RSVP

Clip For School Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @formulamom @momwithadotcom. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Safeway giftcards. #Clipforschool RSVP

GoAZO Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @smiley360 @AZOProducts. Prizes: EIGHT (8) AZO Maximum Strength full-size products and TWO (2) Blinged Out Traveler Mugs plus chance to win $25 giftcard. #GoAZO RSVP

My Jenny Craig Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @momcentral @JennyCraig @SullivanNicole. Prizes: EIGHT (8) $50 giftcards + Jenny Craig prize packages. Participate in party with hashtag #MyJennyCraig

Conagra Back to School Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @iheartpublix. Prizes: Publix giftcards. #backtoschoolwithconagra RSVP

Kissimmee Summer Sequel Twitter Party 8:30 pm ET with @AshBG @thedudemom @kissnewswire. Prizes: THREE (3) Kissimmee gear prize packs. #SummerSequel RSVP

Conventional Vs Organic Dairy Twitter Party 9-10:30 pm ET with @Bookieboo @GMOInside @Stonyfield and others. Prizes: TEN (10) Stonyfield gift baskets that include a $50 Whole Foods giftcard and assorted Stonyfield branded products plus THREE (3) GMO Insider Kits. #GMODairy RSVP

Thursday, August 15

My Super Milk Man Twitter Party at Noon ET with @lifeofdad @daddydoctrines @diarydad. Prizes: FIVE (5) The Rock- Milk Prize gift baskets valued at $98. #SuperMilkMan Details

Bag it Forward Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @Elmers @amomsimpression @marriedcoupons. $500 in Prizes. #Bagitforward RSVP

Stories From the Bright Side Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @HappySuperfoods. Prizes from Munchkin, bibbitec and Happy Family. #HFbrightside Details

Kmart Back to School Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @Kmart @Kmartdeals @Kmartfashion. $200 in Prizes. #KmartBacktoSchool RSVP

Heluva Good Goes Greek Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @MomCentral @Momcentralchat @heluvagood. Prizes: SIX (6) $50 gift codes. #HVGgoesgreek Details

Walgreens Heathcare Clinic Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @brettbmartin @laughwithusblog. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Walgreens giftcards. #HealthcareClinic RSVP

Buddy Fruits Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @socialmoms @mommygoggles @buddyfruits. Prizes: FIFTEEN (15) $20 Giftcards + Buddy Fruit prize packs; TWO (2) Buddy Fruits Back to School gift baskets; ONE (1) Year's supply of Buddy Fruits valued at $400. #BuddyFruitsB2S RSVP

WWE SummerSlam Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @WWEMoms @Lisasamples @skconcepts @wrestlingaddict @mommyjenna @rachelferrucci and others. Prizes: A Longchamp bag, Michael Kors wallet, Brookstone Wine Chiller and more. #WWEMoms Details

Essential Embrace Bravado Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @resourcefulmom. Prizes: FOUR (4) winners get Essential Embrace nursing bra + $25 same as cash giftcard. #essentialembrace RSVP

African Pride Back to School Beauty is Cool Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @MyAfricanPride @blackandmarried @nichemommy. Prizes from African Pride. #APBacktoSchool RSVP

Hungry Baby Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @CitrusLane. Prizes: FIVE (5) mealtime goodies. #HungryBaby RSVP

Zorbit's Math Twitter Party at 10 pm ET with @thxmailcarrier @zorbitsmath @blueviolet @2wired2tired. Prizes: Downloads of the new preschool math game app and a Grand Prize of ONE (1) $100 American Express Giftcard. #ZorbitsMath RSVP

Friday, August 16

Weekly Verizon Wireless Twitter Party hosted by @theonlinemom at 3 pm ET. Prizes: TBA. To be eligible to win participate in chat, use hashtag #VZWBuzz and RSVP

More Twitter Parties constantly to be added for This Week to this list as soon as they're scheduled. So stay tuned for updates as they happen by following this blog.

NEXT WEEK

Sunday, August 18

Back to School Pinning Twitter Party at 6 pm ET with @BloggyMoms. Prizes: TBA. Details

Monday, August 19

TBA

Tuesday, August 20

Walgreens Home Health Twitter Party at Noon ET with @miscfinds4u @turningclockbac @walgreens. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Walgreens giftcards. #WAGHomeHealth RSVP

Nestle Back to School Ideas Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @msmissy62 @formulamom. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Walgreens giftcards. #BTSIdeas RSVP

Create Pet Home Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @CharlotteReed. Prizes: Pet products TBA. #CreatePetHome RSVP

Wednesday, August 21

I Heart My Nail Art Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @sweeptight @therebelchick @megancordry @cleverpirate @SallyHansen @Walgreens. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Walgreens giftcards. #IHeartMyNailArt RSVP

It's the weekly @theonlinemom Twitter Party at 9 pm ET. Prize: TBA. To be eligible to win a prize RSVP & participate in party with hashtag #TheOnlineMoms.

Thursday, August 22

Hunger Heroes Twitter Party at 11 am ET with @dentistmel @marriedcoupons @cbtweetchat. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Sam's Club giftcards. #Hungerheroes RSVP

Beautiful Lengths Twitter party at 9 pm ET with @Pantene @SheSpeaksUp @Walmart. Prizes: Prize packs include Pantene Beautiful Length shampoo and conditioner, Walmart giftcards, and hair accessories. Grand Prize is a $250 Walmart GC. #BeautifulLengths RSVP

Friday, August 23

Weekly Verizon Wireless Twitter Party hosted by @theonlinemom at 3 pm ET. Prizes: TBA. To be eligible to win participate in chat, use hashtag #VZWBuzz and RSVP

COMING SOON

Tuesday, August 27

Oh Baby, Let's Change the World Cassie Lu Launch Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @CassieLuLove. Prizes: Baby blankets, jewelry, wine, TOMS, soaps, beauty products, earbuds and more. #OhBabyLetsChangetheWorld RSVP

Tuesday, September 3

Bloggy Moms Guide to a Better Blog Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @bloggymoms. Prizes: ONE (1) Bloggy Moms Guides eBook + $500 giftcard. #BloggyGuide RSVP

About this Weekly Twitter Party List
Compiled by MommyBlogExpert.com Twitter Parties are listed free of charge in this weekly schedule. 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. Add an event to the Mommy Blog Expert Twitter Party Calendar free by emailing janis@janiselspas.com with Twitter Party in subject line including all details and links in the body of your message.

Also available, for a nominal fee, to host, co-host or serve as a panelist for your own brand Twitter party. To inquire, please email janis@janiselspas.com for information with Twitter Party Consulting Query in the subject line.

FTC Disclosure: MommyBlogExpert does attend some Twitter parties as a guest and also works as a host, co-host, and panelist on others. However, I did not receive 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.

Creative Kids School Lunch Ideas Giveaway

Easy Fun Lunches

Inspo, Ralphs Coupons, Giftcard To Win

MBE partnered with Ralphs Grocery Store for this post

Note: Make sure you're following @MommyBlogExpert on Pinterest. You're going to want to see all of my ideas pinned on MBE's Creative School Lunches Ideas Pinterest Board. 

As regular readers know I shop at Ralphs regularly not only because of what they sell but also because of their fuel points rewards program. Now that summer is coming to a close, all too quickly, it's time to think about back to school lunch ideas for your kids. 

My 4 kids have always loved strawberries

My go-to place for all the makings of a fun, healthy and appetizing lunch is Ralphs market where I find just about everything convenient and affordable, from bread to peanut butter and jelly, to cheese and yogurt, to healthy snacks and fresh fruit and vegetables. The challenge is to make those ingredients into meals that cost less than $3 each that my kids will actually eat and not trade with their friends.

Get ready to start Pinning!

Scroll down for some creative and whimsical Pinterest Trade Worthy Kids Lunch Ideas for moms to really play with food -- most taking just a few minutes to prepare for your own children this school year.

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Cookie Cutter Cheese Shapes

I made these with the Tillamook Cheese I buy at Ralphs because my kids are addicted to it. In fact, I purchase 4-6 bars at a time so we never run out. You make these by first slicing the cheese thinly crosswise, then use small cookie cutters to cut out shapes and letters. You can do any theme (the zoo is what I did here) and pop a plastic animal or palm tree in with this when you put it in your child's lunchbox.

Berry Plate for my family

Berry Fresh Assortment

This is really easy to do. Just choose berries (or other types of fruit, either whole or cut-up) in the same color scheme and then arrange in groups either on a colorful plastic plate, as pictured and then cover tightly with plastic wrap to hold it in place. You can also pack these into a colorful plastic container with lid that they can take to school. The key is to make this mini platter REALLY colorful to whet your child's appetite for some nutritious fresh fruit.

Ricecake Peanut Butter, Jelly With Love Note

Peanut Butter and Jelly Rice Cakes With Love Note

Who says that PB&J has to always be served on white bread? Instead, try taking those two classic foods and spreading them on some Lundberg Brown Organic Rice Cakes from Ralphs. Then add a little note (either pre-printed or hand written) to show your love and pop it all in a sandwich bag. Kids really like things that are crunchy, sweet and salty and this is all three, plus they'll surely appreciate the special message you enclose with it.

MBE's Fall Decorated Sugar Cookies

Hand Decorated Fall Theme Sugar Cookies

For these cookies I used the Ethel's Sugar Cookie recipe from my vintage 1950s Betty Crocker cookbook, along with Wilton's Royal Icing recipe -- but any favorite recipes will work. Then I took different leaf, acorn, pumpkin and other fall-theme cookie cutters to cut these out. Go to town decorating these after they're baked with the royal icing and your choice of sprinkles and then watch the smiles on your child's face.

Frozen Yogurt Treats by MBE

Frozen Yogurt Treats

For those of you who are lucky enough to homeschool, like we did, your options for creating fun lunches are even wider because you can serve hot, chilled and frozen foods. I made these sweet desserts for my kids with Mountain High Yogurt I bought at Ralphs. Then I filled fun shaped cookie cutters with yogurt, added some raw oats, raisins, sprinkles and red hot mini candies to bling them out and froze them for a few hours. These are such a blast to make and your kids -- even traditional school children -- might want to help create these for a delicious after school snack, too.

My son at our local Ralph's Store

Ralphs Giftcard Giveaway

The fun doesn't stop there. Ralphs is giving one lucky MommyBlogExpert reader a $25 Ralphs giftcard. Read on to enter this giveaway.

MommyBlogExpert's Ralphs Giftcard Giveaway ends August 17, 2013 at 12 am PT and is open to legal residents of the U.S. only. One winner will receive a $25 Ralphs giftcard. Winner of this MBE contest will be selected at random from all entries and will be notified via email and must respond within 48 hours to claim their prize.

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FTC Disclosure: I'm a long-time Ralphs shopper. In addition, I was compensated to facilitate this post and I am participating in a Pinterest contest that Ralphs is sponsoring for bloggers involved in this campaign. Ralphs is also providing the prize for the giveaway. However thoughts 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.

Cradle Thread Affordable Fine Baby Clothes Review & Giveaway, Ends 9/12/13

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Wondering why this pretty little six month-old baby girl is so happy? Baby Emelie is smiling because she's wearing the softest and most comfortable baby wear she's ever tried on.

Emelie models her new outfit from Cradle & Thread, MommyBlogExpert.com

Pictured above is Emelie wearing Cradle & Threads Short-Sleeved Body Suit in green, Little Sumpin Cardigan Sweater in pink and Knotty Hat in yellow with the ultra thick C&T Lemon Meringue Biggie Blanket.

These 100% premium cotton fiber clothes and accessories from Cradle & Thread are the same classic quality found in better boutiques, but what really sets them apart is that they're not overpriced and are made right here in the USA. The fact that this online marketplace thinks green when it comes to the minimalistic packaging that's used for all their products is icing on the cake (more about icing further down in this post).

All C&T products are pretty and soft, MommyBlogExpert.com

In addition to being able to buy items individually in sizes 3-6 months, 6-12 months, 12-18 months, and 18-24 months ($9.99-$34.99), there are six Cradle & Thread Bundles to choose from starting at just $50.99 for a set that includes a Short-Sleeved Bodysuit, Giggle Pose Yoga Pants and Little Sumpin' Cardigan Sweater. There is a larger coordinated set offered, too, that features those three items plus a Long-Sleeved Bodysuit, Knotty Hat, Bib, Blanket, and Burp Cloth.

Who says babies can't wear C&T Yoga Pants? MommyBlogExpert.com

Additionally, there are several other combination sets you can purchase that consist of multiples of various baby wardrobe pieces and accessories that would be great for your own new baby or to give as a gift to a new mother. 

Pastel cupcakes inform the hues of the brand's line, MommyBlogExpert.com

Depending on the item, products are available in the following mix-and-match cupcake icing inspired colors: light blue, light pink, light green, light yellow, fungi brown, natural and white.

Signature Gift Wrap, Image from Cradle & Thread

A pretty eco-friendly Signature Gift Wrap option featuring a 100% recycled kraft box is available for $4.99. Free shipping is always included on all orders over $25.

Cradle & Thread's Knotty Hat is super cute, MommyBlogExpert.com

Really, this hat is so fun & cozy, MommyBlogExpert.com

Among my favorites in the infant, baby and toddler collection are the absolutely adorable Knotty Hat, sweet little cardigan, and short-sleeved bodysuit with tailored contrasting trim that you see on our dainty model.

Image from Cradle & Thread

This isn't just about having access to buying some beautiful baby outfits for someone you love, either. It's also about partnering with customers, together giving back to the community through the brand's Giving Sewn In program. For every $100 in Cradle & Thread sales, this generous company will send a ThreadBox, filled with an entire set of clothing, to a child in need right here in America. Purchases from customers are combined, so matter what size your order is, even less than $100, you are still contributing to one of these packed with love ThreadBoxes.

Budding philanthropist Emelie loves Giving Sewn In, MommyBlogExpert.com

The good news doesn't end there. Thanks to the brand, I'm hosting a Cradle & Thread Baby Clothes Bundle Giveaway. Read on to enter daily until the contest ends.

Cradle & Thread 
Baby Clothes Bundle

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Ends 9/12/13

Image from Cradle & Thread

MommyBlogExpert's Cradle & Thread Giveaway ends September 12, 2013 at 12 am PT and is open to legal residents of the U.S. only. C&T will award one A Perfect Gift Bundle valued at $51 in the winner's choice of color and size. Winner of this MBE contest will be selected at random from all entries and will be notified via email and must respond within 48 hours to claim their prize.

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About Cradle & Thread

Cradle & Thread is a family business founded by dad and mom team Jarrett and Christina Helms, parents of two young girls. The company, offering better baby clothes and accessories that are reasonably priced and made in the U.S., is committed to giving back to the community and is active in environmentally friendly business practices. The brand's newly redesigned site offers an easily navigatable consumer marketplace to shop for young children as well as a gift registry.

For more information and stay up on the latest news visit CradleandThread.com or stop by and say hi on Facebook and Twitter.

FTC Disclosure: I received the Cradle & Thread products featured to facilitate this review. In addition, the brand is providing the prizes for the giveaway. However, I did not receive any payment.  Thoughts here are my own. See complete FTC Discloosure information that appears at the bottom on MommyBlogExpert's main page and at the bottom of every individual page, including this one.