REVIEW Step Dogs DVD Family Comedy Movie Released Today

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Recent family-friendly new releases like So This is Christmas from RLJ Entertainment which was reviewed on MommyBlogExpert last month keep coming. Today the company released their latest new title: Step Dogs to entertain home viewers during the chilly holiday season.

Dynamite anyone? Scene from Step Dogs

This live action movie -- in a nutshell -- is a canine-infused Home Alone-style comedy that dog crazy people (present company included) will enjoy. In this hilarious family film the humans (the ones of the bad guy variety, in particular) are the underdogs while the four-legged performers are the real ones that steal the show and save the day.

The bad guys are about to be outsmarted, Scene from Step Dogs

The silly story revolves around the most unlikely Mutt & Jeff kind of combo: Meatball, the big German Shepherd mix and Cassie, the pedigree fussy fur ball, who end up living in the same household when their owners get married. The fun begins while their humans are away when two thugs try to break in to the house. Are these two clumsy, bumbling robbers in for a big surprise when the canine duo trip them up, again and again!

Check out this Step Dogs clip to see why this is so entertaining...




This non-stop hilarious three-ring circus dog-and-human show features some notable actors like Dylan Schmid (Once Upon a Time, Falling Skies) and Eliana Jones (Hemlock Grove, Nikita). As of December 3, 2013, Step Dogs is available on DVD and Digital and carries a suggested retail price of $27.97.

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Review Nest Learning Thermostat Controls Heat & Cooling Remotely Using Smartphone

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Humans, I've discovered, have a lot in common with birds. For example, just like winged creatures are meticulous about building nests to properly house and care for baby birds, as people our natural instincts are to create comfortable homes for our children and families. This is especially true when it comes to providing shelter that protects us from the elements, including hot and cold weather throughout the year. The main differences are that -- unlike people -- birds don't live in houses, have energy bills to pay or own smartphones.

Nest w/ Persimmon Tree Reflection, Raphael Elspas, MommyBlogExpert.com

That's where the aptly named Nest Learning Thermostat comes in that allows you to control your home's heater and air conditioning from your smartphone when you are away. As weather turns to cold, I'm finding that this uber cool device that I received from Verizon Wireless has made keeping my family warm and comfortable easier than ever before.

Nest Learning Thermostat in box, MommyBlogExpert.com

It also is helping to reduce our electric and gas bills because it's set to learn the typical temperature changes our family prefers and automatically adjusts to an energy-saving temperature mode whenever there's no one home. That's really important when you consider that, on average, most regular programmable thermostats needlessly cost you 20% more on your heating and air conditioning bills which can add up to an extra cost of over $1000 each year.

The first thing I did was watch the brand's official YouTube to confirm that our home's heating and cooling network is compatible with Nest. Since this doesn't work with high voltage older thermostat systems, I highly recommend watching this YouTube before you purchase the product to make sure it's the right solution for you.



For installation all you do is connect this learning thermostat to your home's Wi-Fi to start saving on energy bills immediately. Even with all those letters and wires I saw when I took our old thermostat off the wall, replacing it with the Nest was a breeze and it took this technically-challenged mom less than a half hour to get it up and running. In the off chance that you have even more thumbs than I do and don't feel comfortable wiring this on your own, Nests offers an option for professional installation.

Additional Nest box contents, MommyBlogExpert.com 

In addition to it being easy to integrate with our existing heating/air conditioning systems, another thing I like about this is that I automatically receive a Nest report by email each month that gives me a bird's eye view of our energy usage.

Now I can turn off home heat from the ski slopes, MommyBlogExpert.com

Nest currently works with 40 smartphones from my iPhone 5 and iPad 2 to my son's Samsung Galaxy S4 -- so either of us can control the home temperature while we're out and about. It also works with many other mobile devices. With it's circular compact shape and diameter of just 3.2 inches, it looks much sleeker and contemporary than the old rectangular thermostat box did, so it is definitely an interior decorating design improvement too.

Nest Learning Thermostat in box, MommyBlogExpert.com

Nest Learning Thermostat is available at Verizon Wireless and other retailers in-store and online for $249.

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Twitter Party Calendar This Week December 1-7 w/ Prizes - Updated Continuosly

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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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Most parties are for U.S. Only, unless indicated otherwise highlighted in pink

THIS WEEK

Monday, December 2

Melissa and Doug Twitter Party at Noon ET with @melissanddoug. Lots of Prizes: TBA. Participate in party with hashtag #MDParty

Love Your Cup Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @Jmanmillerbug @ruralmoms @coffee_mate. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Walmart giftcards. #Loveyourcup RSVP

RYOBI Gift Giving Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @RYOBIOutdoors @Sweeptight @Dawnchats @7onashoestring. Prize: ONE (1) RYOBI Backback Blower ARV $199. #RYOBIGiftGiving RSVP

Just Play Toys Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @classymommy. Prize: Doc McStuffins Get Better Check Up Center. Participate in party with hashtag #JustPlayToys Details

Honest Tea Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @HonestTea and @FoodCorps. Prizes: Honest Tea, Applegate, Stonyfield, Happy Family. Participate in party with hashtag #GivingTuesday Details 

Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @TravelingMoms @KimOrlando @Debmomof3 @Cindyrichards chatting about holiday travel gifts & gadgets. Prizes subject to availability. #TMOM RSVP

Tuesday, December 3

Power a Smile Duracell Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @MomCentral @Duracell @TameraMowryTwo. Prizes: EIGHT (8) prize packages that each include a $50 giftcode, Duracell batteries and a Hasbro toy. Participate in party with hashtag #PoweraSmile Details

Holiday M&M Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @Dawnchats @Laughwithusblog @MsMissy62 @TurningClockBac. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Walmart giftcards. #HolidayMM RSVP

OxiClean Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @Smiley360. Prizes: EIGHT (8) winners will win 2 full-size coupons for any Kaboom, Orange Glo or OxiClean product; TWO (2) Grand Prize winners each get a $50 giftcard. #OxiClean RSVP

Hasbro Gifts Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @resourcefulmom @HasbroNews @Mylittlepony @OfficialFurby. Prizes: Baby Alive Real Surprises Doll, One Direction Singing Doll + Nerf Rebelle Heartbreaker Bow, Littlest Pet Shop Playset + FurReal Friends Daisy Plays With Me Kitty, My Little Pony Equestria Girls Doll + My Little Pony Princess Twilight Sparkle. Grand Prize is Furby Boom (festive sweater pattern) + Easy-Bake Ultimate Oven. #HasbroGifts RSVP

Bright Future Giving Tuesday Twitter Party 1:30-2:30 pm ET with @UnileverUSA @Allthingsfadra @BeautyandBedlam. Prizes: TWELVE (12) Gift baskets filled with Unilever products, plus each of these winners will get another identical basket to give away. #BrightFuture RSVP

Random House Children's Holiday Reading Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @Socialmoms @RandomHouseKids. Prizes: TWENTY (20) $20 giftcards; ONE (1) Grand Prize Random House age-appropriate book set. #HolidayReading RSVP

Butterball Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @Butterball_CA @Candace_DX and others. Prizes: EIGHT (8) $50 Butterball gift certificates + each of those winners gets an extra $50 GC to give away; PLUS FOUR (4) more $50 GCs - Canada residents only eligible for prizes. #HolidayHeroes RSVP

Master Lock Holiday Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @Resourcefulmom @MasterlockUS @MarioArmstrong. Prizes: ONE (1) Grand Prize that includes $250 Visa giftcard, 5900D Safe Space, 2120DWD Laptop Lock and 1500eDBX DialSpeed; FIVE (5) winners will each receive a package that include $50 Visa GC, 5900D Safe Space, 2120DWD Laptop Lock and 1500eDBX DialSpeed. #MasterOnlineSecurity RSVP

Pantene Expert Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @VeraSweeney @AudreyMcClellan @Pantene. Prizes: Prive packs that include Pantene's new AgeDefy line of products Participate in party with hashtag #PanteneExpert Details

Holiday Spending Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @girlslunchout @NFCCDebtAdvice. Prizes: TWO (2) $25 American Express giftcards, TWO (2) $50 American Express GCs, ONE (1) $100 American Express GC. #HolidaySpending RSVP

Swaddlers Firsts Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @OhMariana @7onashoestring @PampersLatino and others. Prizes: THREE (3) prize packs that include asst baby products + $50 Shutterfly giftcard; ONE (1) Grand Prize includes a Canon T3 DSLR Camera ARV $500. #SwaddlersFirsts RSVP

Holiday Savings Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @Maritramos @cleverlysimple @savings @savingsclasses and others. $500 in Prizes: ONE (1) $100 Bags & Bows giftcard, ONE (1) $100 Mastercard GC, ONE (1) $100 Target electronic GC, TWO (2) $25 Amazon GCs, ONE (1) $100 Amazon GC.  #HolidaySavings RSVP

Wednesday, December 4

Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Twitter Party at Noon ET with @themotherhood and others. Prizes: EIGHT (8) winners will receive a plush toy; TWO (2) Grand Prize winners will each get five characters. #DanielTigerToys RSVP

Tylenol Smiling it Forward Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @DrMommyCalls @Philzendia @StacieinAtlanta and others. Prizes every 10 minutes plus a chance to win a Digital Camera door prize. #SmilingitForward RSVP

Etymotics ETY Kids Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @RobynsWorld @Geekbabe @1momof5 @Jmanmillerbug. Prizes: FIVE (5) winners will each receive a set of ETY-Kids 5 earphones plus Hu's Hoo & The Zoo album and book.  #ETYKids RSVP

Managing Holiday Stress at 1 pm ET with @TalkEarly. Prizes: TBA. Participate in party with hashtag #HolidayZen Details

Cord Blood Registry Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @Momcentral @DrRallie @MommyMDGuides @CordBloodRgstry. Prizes: EIGHT (8) $50 Amazon giftcodes. Participate in party w/ hashtag #CordBlood411 Details

My Kind of Holiday Target Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @makobiscribe @Target. Prizes: FOUR (4) $50 Target giftcards. #MyKindofHoliday RSVP

Fruits & Veggies Healthy Holiday Twitter Party at 4 pm ET with @Fruits_Veggies. Prizes: TBA. Participate in party w/ hashtag #HealthyHolidays

Cheers to Chocolate Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @sweeptight @dentistmel @miscfinds4u @blueviolet. Prizes: FIVE (5) ChocolateRogue Gift Baskets that include a $50 giftcard. #Cheers2Chocolate RSVP

Marvel Iron Man & Hulk Heroes United Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @Resourcefulmom @Howtobeadad. Prizes: FIFTEEN (15) winners will each receive a copy of Iron Man & Hulk: Heroes United Bluray combo pack. #IronManHulkUnited RSVP 

Land O Lakes Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @LandoLakesKtchn and @thepioneerwoman. Prizes: ONE (1) Red Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer, TWO (2) $100 giftcards + Land O Lakes product coupons plus lots of other baking prizes. Participate in party with hashtag #CookieChatter Details

Baby's First Christmas Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @babiesrus @crissy. Prizes: $500 in Babies R Us giftcards including TWO (2) $50 GCs, TWO (2) $100 GCs and ONE (1) $200 GC. #BRUChristmas RSVP

Staples Gifts Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @StaplesCanada @Listen2Lena @FeistyFrugal @TeachermomofTwo. Prizes: TBA - Canada residents only eligible for prizes.  #StaplesGifts RSVP

Movies on Demand Holiday Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @Momspark @MomSparkmedia @Moviesondemand and others. Prizes: TWO (2) winners will receive $25 Visa giftcard + MOD Holiday prize pack; ONE (1) winner gets $50 Visa GC + MOD Holiday prize pack; ONE (1) winner gets $200 Visa GC + MOD Holiday prize pack. Note: MOD Holiday prize pack includes Cable Cash - $20 value, hot cocoa, chocolate, mugs, blanket, popcorn & other MOD swag. #MODHoliday RSVP

Marshalls TJ Maxx Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @marshalls @tjmaxx @emilyaclark @homegoods. Prizes: TBA. Participate in party with hashtag #TheGifter

Plego Holiday Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @Plego1 @PivotingMedia. Fun prizes for kids every 10 minutes. #PlegoBrickDrive RSVP

Working Mother Holiday Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @_workingmother_. Prizes: FOUR (4) Open Hearts Family Sterling Silver necklaces w/ round diamonds by Jane Seymour ARV $129.99; ONE (1) Grand Prize Open Hearts Necklace in 14K White Gold accented w/ 1/4 CT TW diamonds by Jane Seymour ARV$599.99. #OpenHearts  RSVP

Holiday Traditions Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @BonBonRoseGirls @lilstylefile @StokkeBaby. $700 in prizes including ONE (1) Stokke Tripp Trapp and TWO (2) Stokke MyCarriers - BOTH U.S. & Canada residents are eligible for prizes. Participate in party with hashtag #HolidayTraditions Details

Nintendo Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @NintendoAmerica @Momitforward & others. Prizes: ONE (1) winner of the in-chat giveaway will win (1) Nintendo 3DS XL system, (1) Animal Crossing: New Leaf game and (1) download code for the digital version of Pokémon X from Nintendo ARV: $260.#Nintendo #3DS #gno RSVP

Huggies Mummy Mentors Twitter Party at 9-9:30 pm ET with @YMCBuzz. Prizes: ONE (1) prize package that includes a diaper bag filled with Huggies products + $50 Walmart giftcard  - Canada residents only eligible for prizes. #MummyMentors Details

Thursday, December 5

Playskool Twitter Party at Noon ET with @PTPA @Playskool. Toy Prizes: THREE (3) Big Hugs Elmo, THREE (3) SHOWCAM and THREE (3) ABC Adventure Elefun #PTPAParty RSVP

Healthy Holiday Indulgences Twitter Party at Noon ET with @Cooking_light @Crest. Prizes: TBA. Participate with hashtag #HealthyHolidays

Fueled by MM Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @RobynsWorld @JmanMillerBug @SuburbiaU @ruralmoms @mmsgreen. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Walmart giftcards. #FueledbyMM RSVP

Bona Holiday Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @Smiley360. Prizes: ONE (1) $100 giftcard, FOUR (4) $50 GCs and other prizes including Bona products. #BonaHoliday RSVP

Kohls Dream Gifts Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @Momcentral @Kohls. Prizes: EIGHT (8) $50 gift codes. #KohlsDreamGifts Details

Libby's Holiday Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @Resourcefulmom @LibbysTable. Prizes: ONE (1) Grand Prize winner gets Libby's product assortment + set of 3 Pottery Barn Juliette Platters ARV $129; THREE (3) winners each get Libby's products + Pottery Barn Juliette Round Platter ARV $55. #LibbysHoliday RSVP

Pak the Party Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @dentistmel @Seapakshrimpco @therebelchick @dawnchats @7onashoestring. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Walmart giftcards. #PaktheParty RSVP

Meaningful Beauty Creme de Serum Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @influenster. Prizes: Several of the newest VoxBox. Participate in party with hashtag #MeaningfulBeauty Details

VTech Baby Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @Resourcefulmom @Vtechphones @ChildSafetyGuru. Prizes: FIVE (5) VTech SafeandSound Pan & Tilt Baby Monitors ARV $179.99; THREE (3) Grand Prize winners each get VTech SafeandSound Pan & Tilt Baby Monitor + Travel-Tot Childproofing Kit  #VTechBaby RSVP

La Familia De Hoy Bilingual Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @eileencampos @ElianaTardio @lbconnect @laflowers and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 giftcards. #LaFamiliaDeHoy RSVP

Magic Poof Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @BloggyMoms @TheMagicPoof. Prizes: ONE (1) $100 Visa giftcard and copy of The Magic Poof. #MagicPoof RSVP

Frito Lay Holiday Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @5minutesformom @fritolay and others. Prizes: FOUR (4) winners will each get chip & dip bowl, $25 giftcard + Frito Lay products; ONE (1) Grand Prize winner receives iHome, chip & dip bowl, $50 giftcard + Frito Lay products. #FritoLayHoliday RSVP

Cozy Chicken Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @ChickenFarmers @SimplyStacienet @MommyMatter. Prizes: TBA - Canada residents only eligible for prizes.  #CozyChicken RSVP

Cans Get You Cooking Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @Momitforward @ScritchfieldRD and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) winners will each get a prize pack that includes products, goodies and $50 giftcard ARV $250. #gno #cansgetyoucooking RSVP

Swaddlers Firsts Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @Doubledutydivas @BridgetteLA @CeciliaMecca @Pampers and others. Prizes: THREE (3) prize packs worth $250 each; ONE (1) Grand Prize Canon EOS Rebel T3 DSLR camera ARV $450#SwaddlersFirsts RSVP

Children's Sleep Tips Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @girlslunchout @AASMorg. Prizes: TEN (10) hard copies of book Animals Sleeping & ONE (1) Grand Prize iPad Mini 16GB. #AASMKids RSVP

Friday, December 6

Vaseline Weather Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @Dawnchats @Sweeptight. Prizes: FOUR (4) $25 Walmart giftcodes. #VaselineWeather RSVP

Birthday Smiles Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @MsMissy62 @FormulaMom. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Walmart giftcards. #BirthdaySmiles RSVP

Santa Dust Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @Twiniversity @TiredTwinMomNYC @TwinGirlFriday. Prizes: Copies of the book The Magic Tale of Santa Dust; ONE (1) Grand Prize Apple TV. Participate in party with hashtag #SantaDust Details

Weekly Verizon Insider Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @theonlinemom @RobynsWorld @GeekBabe @TheTechDad @VerizonInsider. Prizes: Casio G'zOne Commando 4G LTE smartphone or one of two Jawbone UP wristbands! #VZWBuzz RSVP

This is Style Twitter Party 7:30-8:30 pm ET with @Kellysluckyyou @Sweeptight @Laughwithusblog @SavvyMomNYC @KristaK2 @SearsStyle. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Sears giftcards. #ThisisStyle RSVP


New parties are constantly being added to this list as soon as they're scheduled. So stay tuned for updates as they happen by subscribing to MommyBlogExpert.

NEXT WEEK

Sunday, December 8

Cost Plus World Market Do the Downton Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @WorldMarket. Prizes: Prize packs that each include $50 World Market Giftcard, Downton Abbey tote & two mugs every 15 minutes; ONE (1) Door Prize that includes $150 World Market GC, Downton Abbey tote and two mugs. #DoTheDownton RSVP

Cost Plus World Market Do the Downton Facebook Party at 3 pm ET with World Market. Same prize pack as the 2 pm ET Twitter Party giveaway every 15 minutes. #DoTheDownton RSVP

Cost Plus World Market Do the Downton Google+ Hangout Party at 4 pm ET with World Market. Same prize pack as the 2 pm ET Twitter Party giveaway every 15 minutes. #DoTheDownton RSVP

Another Cost Plus World Market Do the Downton Twitter Party at 5 pm ET with World Market. Same prize pack as the 2 pm ET Twitter Party giveaway every 15 minutes, except the last prize is ONE (1) Grand Prize consisting of a $250 World Market GC, Downton Abbey tote and two mugs. #DoTheDownton RSVP

Bonnie & Clyde Twitter Party at 6 pm ET with @Crowdtappers. Prizes: $725 in Amazon giftcards and prizes. Participate in party with hashtag #BonnieandClyde Details

Monday, December 9

Live So Fab Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @Jmanmillerbug @Aleamilham. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Visa giftcards. #LiveSoFab RSVP

smarTrike Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @Resourcefulmom @smarTrike. Prizes: THREE (3) smarTrike Boutique ARV $149. #smarTrike RSVP

Foodies Night In Twitter Party 4-5:30 ET with @cookingwcaitlin @foodiesnitein @sunchips. Prizes: TWO (2) prize packs that include Sunchips, chip bowl and more. #FNIChat Details

Best Buy Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @Crowdtappers @BestBuy. $720 in Prizes, including a Grand Prize valued at $250. #UltimateShowroom RSVP

Tuesday, December 10

Get Corny Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @RobynsWorld @MsMissy62 @Sweeptight @Ruralmoms @_Karen @ClubTysonLive. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Sam's Club giftcards; TEN (10) Get Corny sweatshirts. #GetCorny RSVP

Chase Holidays Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @savvysassymoms @momtrends. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Visa giftcards. #ChaseHolidays RSVP

CHALK Preschool Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @themommyfiles @brettbmartin @chalkpreschool. Prizes: TWO (2) $25 Lakeshore Learning giftcards, ONE (1) $50 Lakeshore GC and ONE (1) iPad Mini. #Chalkpreschool RSVP

Whole Foods Market Holiday Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @KitchenPlay @WholeFoodsMarket. Prizes: TEN (10) Whole Foods $50 giftcards. #WFMHoliday RSVP

Disney Mary Poppins Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @Socialmoms @Classymommy @Disneypictures. Prizes: THIRTY (30) Disney Mary Poppins Bluray DVD combo packs. #MaryPoppinsMagic RSVP

Aldi Holiday Baking Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @suburbanmomclub @AldiUSA. Prizes: Aldi giftcards #AldiHoliday RSVP

Wednesday, December 11

Holiday Butter Twitter Party at 11 am ET with @Dodomesticdad @Formulamom @Momwithadotcom @Mudpiesandtiara @LandOLakesKtchn. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Walmart giftcards. #HolidayButter RSVP

Mobile Phone A Plus Plan Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @TheRebelChick @SuburbiaU @dentistmel @laughwithusblog. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Best Buy giftcards. #APlusPlan RSVP

Advanced Haircare Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @LorealParisUSA and others (more details soon). Prizes: L'Oreal product giftbaskets for multiple winners plus ONE (1) Grand Prize winner gets product giftbasket + $250 Target giftcard. #AdvancedHaircare RSVP

Beggin' for Presents Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @TammileeTips @moderndaymoms. Prizes: SIX (6) $100 Walmart giftcards, THREE (3) Beggin' Strips Stocking, ONE (1) $500 Walmart giftcard + Beggin' Strips Stocking. #BegginforPresents RSVP

Advil Relief in Action Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @Resourcefulmom @Reliefinaction. Prizes: THREE (3) winners receive a prize pack incl $25 Spa giftcard, hot/cold eye mask, aromatherapy candle, Advil product; ONE (1) Grand Prize incl same prize pack as regular winners + a Handheld Sports Massager. #ReliefinAction RSVP

Angry Birds Prepaid Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @paymobileAB @soberjulie @simplystacienet. $725 in  Prizes: Angry Bird Prepaid cards. Canada residents only eligible for prizes. #AngryBirdsPrepaid RSVP

Cutco Cooks Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @cookwithcutco @zoojourneys @mommyoutside. Prizes: SIX (6) Cutco product prizes - Canada residents only eligible for prizes. #CutcoCooks RSVP

Best Buy Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @YMCBuzz @BBYCanada. Prizes: TEN (10) $100 Best Buy giftcards - Canada residents only eligible for prizes. #BBYGiftIdeas RSVP

Thursday, December 12

Holiday AdvantEdge Twitter Party at 11 am ET with @dentistmel @pricechopper @turningclockbac @blm03 @mudpiesandtiara. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Price Chopper giftcards. #HolidayAdvantEdge RSVP

CA Dairy Holidays Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @resourcefulmom @RealCalifMilk and others. Prizes: FOUR (4) winners each get an Amazon giftcard in either $25, $50, $75 or $100 denomination. #CADairyHolidays RSVP

Advanced Haircare Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @LorealUSA and others. Prizes: Total Repair 5 Products Gift Baskets plus ONE (1) Grand Prize including giftbasket + $250 giftcard. More Details Soon. #AdvancedHaircare RSVP

Easy Gifts Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @DawnChats @Blueviolet @therebelchick @AleaMilham and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Target giftcards. #EasyGifts RSVP

PTPA Festive Kobo Twitter Party with Kathy Buckworth at 1 pm ET with @ptpa @kobo. Prizes: FIVE (5) Kobo Aura eReaders. #GiftBetter RSVP

The Wonder of Wonder Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @SocialMoms @RandomHousekids. Prizes: TWENTY (20) $20 giftcards; TWO (2) Grand Prizes of a signed copy of The Wonder book. #thewonderofwonder RSVP

Season of Rewards Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @AudreyMcClellan @VeraSweeney @GlamaMom @CapitalOne and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 giftcards. Participate in party with hashtag #SeasonofRewards Details

Lorna Jane Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @FabFitFun. Prizes: TWO (2) $250 giftcards and THREE (3) $50 giftcards #LornaJaneActive RSVP

Giving Green Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @chgdiapers @clothdiapergeek. Over $500 in prizes from 15 green sponsors. #GivingGreen RSVP

Mom Inspirations Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @Cafeyak. Prizes: TBA. #MomInspirations RSVP

Friday, December 13

Love My Philly Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @Kellysluckyyou @blm03 @WiCProject @Freebies4Mom. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Sam's Club giftcards. #Lovemyphilly RSVP

Weekly Verizon Insider Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @theonlinemom and others. Prizes: TBA. #VZWBuzz RSVP

Intel Tablets Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @miscfinds4u @formulamom @7onashoestring @therebelchick. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Visa giftcards. #IntelTablets RSVP

COMING SOON

Tuesday, December 17

CVS Gold Emblem Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @CarrotsNCake. Prizes: Lots of Gold Emblem prizes. Participate in party w/ hashtag #GoldEmblem Details

Wednesday, December 18

Holiday Santa Paws Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @ASPCA. Prizes: TBA. #SantaPaws RSVP

Thursday, January 2, 2014

Moms and Brands New Year New You Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @Momsandbrands. Prizes: TBA. Participate in party with hashtag #MomsandBrands #NewYearNewYou Details

Tuesday, January 17, 2014

Sneak Peek Harajuku Panda Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @buildabear. Prizes: TEN (10) $25 Bear Buck giftcards. #HarajukuPanda Details

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