LG G2 Smartphone Teen Girl Accessory Must-Have Camera for Spring & Summer Adventures

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3rd in a Series of 3 Posts on the LG G2

This is the final post in MommyBlogExpert's Verizon Wireless Lifestyle Blogger series on the LG G2 Smartphone, the latest mobile device I've had the opportunity to test and review. What's to love about this uber intelligent device? Of course there's the button access on the back  that sets it apart from all others. As a matter of fact, this futuristic Android Jelly Bean device has so much more going for it, too, I've just discovered after gifting it to one of my triplet girls who is now 16.

Ice Cream Good Enough to Eat, MommyBlogExpert.com

I thought I knew my daughter well because originally I predicted she'd be texting her friends constantly and enjoying the Google Play Music App that comes preloaded with this device. I couldn't have been more wrong.

What surprised me was that the winning feature she can't get enough of is actually the LG G2 camera. She's only been using this smartphone for a few weeks but has already taken hundreds of still photos and lots of video. And she shows no signs of slowing down.

High Over the Rockies, MommyBlogExpert.com

As you read through this review, you'll see just a handful of the great pictures she has already captured, all much better than I have ever snapped on my iPhone 5. Also keep in mind that this is the first smartphone my teenager has ever owned, while I've owned iPhones since the iPhone 3 came out. None of these photos have filters and not one of them been edited with Photoshop. Yeah, I guess you could say this mom is just a little jealous of her photos right now.

University of Maryland Trash Art, MommyBlogExpert.com

What's her secret to taking these amazing photographs both indoors and outside with very little prior experience? The LG G2 not only has a 13-megapixel camera, it is armed with a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal glass that protects the lens and offers cool advanced features like two-axis optical image stabilization and multi-point auto-focus. The results are truly top quality, crisp, highly detailed and multi-dimensional.

Dulles Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum, MommyBlogExpert.com 

The LG G2 is available from Verizon Wireless in-store and online right now for just $99.99 with a 2-year contract. Other purchase options include $20.83/month on the Verizon Edge Plan and $499.99 for month-to-month without any contract. You can buy the phone alone or with various accessories on VerizonWireless.com

My daughter's LG G2, image taken with my iPhone 5, MommyBlogExpert.com

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FTC Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. I disclose that I am a Verizon Wireless Lifestyle Blogger #VZWBuzz brand ambassador and that I received the LG G2 Smartphone from Verizon to facilitate this post series. 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.

Twitter Party Calendar April 27 - May 3

Twitter Parties

Weekly List with Prizes for US and Canada Residents

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 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 and Google+ 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, and Instagram.

Most 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, April 28

Disney Kids Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @momtalkradio @momselectamy @resourcefulmom. Prizes: FIVE (5) winners will receive Disney Park merchandise. #DisneyKids

Suave Goodness Twitter Party at 8:30 pm ET with @anightowl. Prizes: TWENTY ONE (21) winners will receive two Suave products, one for themself and another for a friend. #SuaveGoodness

Tuesday, April 29

Tic Tac Mystery Twitter Party at Noon ET with @sitsgirls. Prizes: FIVE (5) prize packs that include 24 packs of Tic Tacs + $75 Visa giftcard; ONE (1) Grand Prize $150 Visa GC. #TicTacMystery

Bissell Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @modernmom @bissellclean. Prizes: TWO (2) Bissell Vacuums ARV $219 each. Participate in party with hashtag #OneStepCloser

Beach Ready Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @raeview @beautyblogger. Prizes: THREE (3) Ultimate Beauty Blogger prize packs ARV $250. Participate in party with hashtag #BeachReady

Walgreens RX Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @walgreens @sweeptight @outnumberedmama and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Walgreens giftcards. #WalgreensRX

Harry Potter Hogwarts Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @officialfye. Prizes: Lots of Harry Potter merchandise TBA. Participate in party with hashtag #HarryPotterFYE

Labor Day Movie Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @influenster. Prizes: Labor Day Movie prize packs which include the newly released Blu-ray DVD, signed book and more. #LaborDayMovie

Notorious POP Launch Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @resourcefulmom @thenotoriouspop and others. Prizes: THREE (3) $50 AMC movie giftcards, THREE (3) $50 giftcards. #NotoriousPOP

Mr. Clean Free Weekend Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @ramblingchick @angiekcom @whatmommiesneed and others. Prizes: Prize packs that include Mr. Clean product plus either $50 Fandango Bucks, $50 Restaurant.com giftcard, $50 Spafinder GC or $100 Visa GC. #CleanFreeWeekend

Degree Soccer Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @shibleysmile @momdot @degreemen @walgreens. Prizes: SIX (6) $50 Walgreens giftcards. Participate in party with hashtag #DegreeSoccer

What Do You Blend Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @pomwonderful @somedayilllearn. Prizes: $300 in prizes including cases of POMJuice blends & exclusive POM Prize pack. #WhatDoYouBlend

Wednesday, April 30

Healthy Hair for Spring & Summer Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @viviscal_us @romyraves @sauerswald and others. Prizes: $700 in products. #FabChat

Suave Goodness Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @savvysassymoms. Prizes: TWENTY ONE (21) sets of two Suave products, one for each winner and one for their friend. #SauveGoodness

Habitat for Humanity Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @resourcefulmom @womenbuild @habitat_org. Prizes: Various Habitat Swag, $25 Lowe's Giftcard, $50 Lowe's GC, $100 Lowe's GC. #WomenBuild

Look Good Feel Better Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @themotherhood @themotherhood25 and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $25 Visa giftcards and TWO (2) $50 Visa GCs. #LGFB25

eBay Mom Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @socialmoms @makobiscribe. Prizes: FIFTEEN (15) $25 eBay giftcards, ONE (1) Grand Prize $500 eBay GC. #eBayMom

Play in May Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @baileemadison @starlightonline. Prizes: SEVEN (7) prizes TBA to give away. Participate in party with hashtag #PlayinMay7hy6u

Sony Pictures Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @mc_canada. Prizes: TWO (2) $50 Sony Store giftcards, TWO (2) $100 Sony Store GCs and TWO (2) $250 Sony Store GCs - Canada Residents only eligible to win prizes. Participate in party with hashtag #MomsNightOut 

Target Pharmacy Twitter Party at 8:30 pm ET with @TargetCanada. Prizes: TBA - Canada Residents only eligible to win prizes. #TargetPharmacy

TommeeTippee Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @crissy @tommeetippee_na. Prizes: NINE (9) limited edition 3 Ring Circus Cup Sets + ONE (1) Grand Prize. #TommeeTippee

Cheer on Summer Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @supahmommy @macaronikidhq and others. Prizes: SIX (6) prize packs that each include a set of 9 books ARV $45 + Cheerios coupon. #Cheerios

Thursday, May 1

California Dried Plums Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @resourcefulmom @nataliecoughlin @lesliebonci. Prizes: FOUR (4) California Dried Plums prize packages. #EatDriedPlums 

Easy Prep Meals Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @campbellkitchen @dawnchats @dentistmel and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 giftcards. #EasyPrepMeals

Babies R Us Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @heidimurkoff @emmasexpecting. Prizes: SIX (6) great baby equipment prizes, see site for full list. Participate in party with hashtag #WTEAwardsParty

NYC Cosmetics Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @glambr @newyorkcolor. Prizes: FIVE (5) New York Color Makeup prize packs and ONE (1) $100 Walmart giftcard. #NewYorkColorMakeover

Stayfree Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @the_pantyparty @sassymodernmom @canadianbeauty and others. Prizes: Lots of prizes plus a Grand Prize that includes a fab giftcard - Canada Residents only eligible to win prizes. #Stayfree

Spring Made Simple Kingsford Charcoal & The Home Depot Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @momcentral @chrislillybbq. Prizes: SIX (6) $50 Home Depot giftcards and ONE (1) Grand Prize BBQ. Participate in party with hashtag #SpringMadeSimple

Chicken Challenge Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @chickenfarmers @sjconsulting_ca @kitchenaid_ca. Prizes: Kitchen appliances from KitchenAid  - Canada Residents only eligible to win prizes. #ChickenChallenge

Mother's Day Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @melissaschapman @loriberkowitz @eddiefunkhouser. Prizes: Photo sessions, in-studio hair and makeup application, assorted cosmetics and more. #BoudoirBeauty

Mom Inspirations Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @cafeyak. Prizes: An outfit for kids and a hat for mom for fun in the sun. #MomInspirations

Friday, May 2

What's Grilling Twitter Party at Noon ET with @clubtysonlive @kellysluckyyou @laughwithusblog and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) Sam's Club gift cards. #WhatsGrillin

Pampers Moms Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @pampers @lillybitudc. Prizes: TBA. #PampersMoms

Greatest Mom Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @stacieinatlanta @bestbuy @bestbuywolf @bestbuysupport. Prizes: FOUR (4) $25 Best Buy e-giftcards, TWO (2) Insignia Flex 10.1 Tablets. #GreatestMom

So Fab Spirit Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @aliciamarie112 @brandijeter @rebeccaeparsons and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $20 SoFab Store Credits, ONE (1) $100 SoFab Store Credit. #SoFabSpirit

HP Show and Tech Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @momtalkradio @hp @hpshowandtech. Prizes: TBA. #HPShowandTech

Mom Hookup Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @mommysweird @lcyra and others. Prizes: Prizes from Canvas & Decor and Penningtons. #MomHookup

Saturday, May 3

Love Mom Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @sears. Prizes: $200 in prizes. #LoveMom

Talk Derby to Me Twitter Party 5:30 to 7:30 pm ET with @sears @canapes45 and others. Prizes: TBA. #TalkDerbytoMe

Love With Food Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @joroparties @lovewithfood. Prizes: FREE Trial Boxes for all participants ($2 shipping fee applies) plus $200 in prizes. #LoveWithFood

NEXT WEEK

Sunday, May 4

Organic Pet Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @eventbarkers @todogwithlove. Prizes: $750 in prizes TBA. #OrganicPet

Monday, May 5

America's Tea Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @bigelowtea @aleamilham @thedomesticexec and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Walmart giftcards. #AmericasTea

Cinco with Cholula Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @smiley360. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 giftcard and EIGHT (8) prize packs that include product and a branded hat or visor. #CincoWithCholula

Tuesday, May 6

CAA Twitter Party at Noon ET with @sassymodernmom @caasco. Prizes: TBA - Canada Residents only eligible to win prizes. #CAAChat

Natural Probiotic Twitter Party at Noon ET with @insyncprobiotic @kellysluckyyou @msmissy62 and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Visa giftcards. #NaturalProbiotic

Kool Off Twitter Party at 6 pm ET with @kraftfoods @blm03 @mudpiesandtiara and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Walmart giftcards. #KoolOff

Nueva Latina Baby Shower Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @latinamomblogs @latinomarketing @jollymom and others. Prizes: THREE (3) prize packs for baby ARV $75 each, ONE (1) Grand Prize baby gifts & toys ARV $420. #NeuvaLatina

Wednesday, May 7

Child Hunger Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @themotherhood @themotherhood25 and others. Prizes: TEN (10) $50 Visa giftcards. #ChildHunger

Mother's Day Pamper Yourself Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @marcelletweets @soberjulie @thislilpiglet. Prizes: TBA - Canada Residents only eligible to win prizes. Participate in party with #MarcelleMoms hashtag

Thursday, May 8

Hope Love Win Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @shespeaksup @winnyc_org @hip2housewife and others. Prizes: $800+ in prizes - Limited Edition jewelry. #HopeLoveWin

Plum Sweets Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @resourcefulmom @sunsweetgrowers @djblatner. Prizes: THREE (3) $50 Amazon giftcards. #PlumSweetsParty

Play2Shop Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @play2shop and others. Prizes: $50 Paypal/Amazon giftcard and a special giveaway TBA. #Play4Moms

Finanzas Latinos Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @latinossem @mamaxxi @couponmamacita and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $25 Visa giftcard, ONE (1) $50 Visa GC, ONE (1) $75 Visa GC and ONE (1) $100 Visa GC. #FinanzasLatinos

Homeschool Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @ihomeschoolnet. Prizes: TBA. Participate in party with hashtag #ihsnet

Friday, May 9

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

Moscato Day Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @momstart @gallofamily. Prizes: TBA. #Mixitup #MoscatoDay


COMING SOON

Tuesday, May 13

Lentil Hunter Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @chefmichaelsmith @cdnlentils @foodbloggersca @shesconnected. Prizes: THREE (3) Vanity Bags ARV $40, THREE (3) Carryon Bags ARV $140, THREE (3) Large Suitcases ARV $220, TEN (10) signed copies of Chef Michael Smith's cookbook ARV $32 - Canada Residents only eligible to win prizes. #LentilHunter

Friday, May 16

Molson Canadian 67 Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @molsoncdn67 @mom_ontherun @shesconnected. Prizes: TBA - Canada Residents only eligible to win prizes. No RSVP, participate in party with hashtag #TangerineTwist

Tuesday, May 20

Pet Armor Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @themotherhood @themotherhood25 @dochalligan. Prizes: SIX (6) prize packs that include a variety of treats, Pet Armor Plus IGR and more. #PetArmorProducts

Wednesday, May 21

Summer Pet Care Twitter Party at 6 pm ET with @charlottereed @epipet and others. Prizes: Assorted $25 Mastercard, Visa and American Express giftcards plus pet care products - see site for specifics. #SummerPetCare


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 Master Twitter Party Calendar free by emailing janis at 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 at 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. I did not receive payment or compensation associated with any party on this calendar. 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.

National Geographic Kids Guinness World Record for Smallest Magazine Cover Just Awarded

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I've just returned from another trip to Washington, D.C. Now, in my role as a brand ambassador for National Geographic Kids (NGK), I'm thrilled to share some exciting news with you that just broke hours ago. I think this is absolutely fascinating. Since there's a good chance you and your children will agree, I encourage you to share this post with young, inquisitive minds at your house.

Print NGK Issue w/ Pencil, Image by MommyBlogExpert.com

Today, NGK was awarded the Guinness World Records title for the Smallest Magazine Cover -- an actual fully-detailed miniature magazine cover that is thousands of times smaller than a single grain of salt. Definitely get your kids to take a look at a grain of salt with their naked eyes against a dark background so you can both see how tiny that is. 

This amazing NGK feat was accomplished with the expertise of scientists at IBM Research who employed a process similar to using a chisel to carve stone along with a specially designed ultra-small tipped tool just a fraction of the size of a pencil point!

Me in Washington, DC, April 2014, MommyBlogExpert.com

"To create the record-setting cover IBM scientists invented a tiny 'chisel' with a heatable silicon tip 100,000 times smaller than a sharpened pencil point. Using this nano-sized tip, which creates patterns and structures on a microscopic scale, scientists etched the magazine cover onto a polymer, the same substance that creates plastic. The resulting magazine cover is so small at just 11x14 micrometers that 2,000 of them can fit on a grain of salt."

Source: Today's National Geographic Kids news release 

Here's how the microscopic cover was created...




The National Geographic Kids March 2014 Issue -- the cover that kid readers chose to shrink down for this Guinness World Records challenge -- features panda twins. Just unveiled in the Nation's capitol, it will be on display for viewing through a Zeiss Microscope at the National Geographic Kids booth during the 3rd Annual USA Science & Engineering Festival. The free event is open to the public and takes place this weekend, Saturday and Sunday April 26 - April 27, at the Walter E. Convention Center in Washington, D.C.  This is the largest STEM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics) educational festival of its kind in the U.S.

Zeiss, as a side note, may be familiar to some of you as the same company that provided the superior camera technology built into the Nokia Lumia 822 smartphone and other advanced stand-alone consumer cameras and mobile devices.

IBM Scientist at Work, Image from National Geographic Kids

Today's record breaker is NGK's ninth title. The kids media company's other Guinness World Records include such eclectic accomplishments as the Longest Chain of Shoes (2008), the Most People Doing Jumping Jacks in 24 Hours (2011) and six others.

Image from National Geographic Kids

Read the full story at Press.NationalGeographic.com

Congratulations 

National Geographic Kids!

About NGK
National Geographic Kids inspires young adventurers to explore the world through award-winning magazines, books, apps, games, toys, videos, events and a website. It is the only kids brand with a world-class scientific organization at its core. National Geographic Kids magazine (10 issues/year) and Little Kids magazine (6 issues/year) are photo-driven publications available on newsstands or by subscription in print and digital. For more informaiton as well as lots of free hands-on learning activities for your child, visit the award-winning National Geographic Kids website. You are also invited to learn more by following the brand on Twitter and Facebook.

FTC Disclosure: This is a compensated post. I disclose that I am a National Geographic Kids Insider and as a brand ambassador and have received a variety of products and publications from National Geographic Kids to aid my involvement. 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.