Wednesday, June 25, 2014

BlogHer 2014 Hotels Almost Booked + Take 30% Off Registration With Discount Code


BlogHer News


Brand Sponsorships Still Available

 Time is running out -- BlogHer 2014 is coming up quickly, scheduled for July 24-25 in San Jose, California. If you haven't already done so, book your hotel room now for the conference. According to the latest #BlogHer14 newsletter you probably shouldn't procrastinate about making your reservations any longer because all hotels are almost sold out.
BlogHer 13 LaZBoy Event, MommyBlogExpert.com
I can't wait to see what kind of official special events there will be in San Jose. In Chicago BlogHer 2013 partnered with La-Z-Boy to host an event where models wore these colorful snazy suits you see pictured above made from the home furnishing brand's upholstery fabrics. My roommate WellConnectedMom AKA Lori Cunningham and I took a break from networking and getting manicures to pose for this memorable photo op with several of the company's representatives.

 The year before was also a blast.  In 2012, when the conference was in New York, there was a fashion show featuring women bloggers as the models. I have to say, though, that all the adorable dogs in costumes from PetSmart that were also part of the show made this one of my favorite official events at that conference.

Fashion Show BlogHer 2012, MommyBlogExpert.com
As this post goes live, the ladies at BlogHer suggest calling directly to book your room. Hotels for the event next month, ranging in price from $139-$159 single or double occupancy per night, include
  • Fairmont San Jose (Host Hotel) 800-441-1414
  • Hilton San Jose 408-287-2100
  • Marriott San Jose 408-998-0400
  • Hyatt Place San Jose 801-832-4532
Visit BlogHer.com for Hotel Details, a Walking Map of San Jose and the growing list of sponsor companies.
Me in Monster headphones BlogHer 13 closing night party, MommyBlogExpert.com

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 FTC Disclosure: I'm attending BlogHer 2014 and have paid for my own ticket. I am not a BlogHer employee nor did I receive any payment or other compensation associated with this post. I am simply sharing valuable information with fellow bloggers wishing to attend and all opinions here are my own. However, MBE is still seeking brand sponsorships to offset my travel costs in exchange for providing the equivalent in social media services, so please contact me janis@janiselspas.com if interested in exploring brand partnership possibilities. See complete FTC Disclosure information that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's home page and at the bottom of every individual post on this blog, including this one.
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Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Transformers Age of Extinction Film Blasts Onto the Big Screen June 27 #TransformersMovie


Movies

by Benny Balazs
Lifestyle Writer

 This is a sponsored post
Image provided by Paramount Pictures
Summer is finally here. You’re thinking to yourself, “Now I can catch up on all those movies I wanted to watch!” But now’s not the time to look back at those recent releases you missed. Instead, it's time to look forward. If you’re in the mood for the ultimate definition of an action movie -- packed with guns, explosions, dinosaurs, Mark Wahlberg, more guns, and even more explosions -- drop everything and brace yourself for Transformers: Age of Extinction.

Coming to theaters June 27, this high energy movie is the start of a second trilogy in the Transformers series. Directed by none other than Michael Bay, you can expect a harbinger of the most explosive, combustible, and diabolically volatile special effects ever seen on the big screen.

 Here's a sneak peek at what's in store when the movie opens this weekend... 

This fourth Transformers movie installment takes place soon after the third, where humanity is still recovering from the devastating hellfire brought down upon them by the Decepticons in Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011). They, along with the Autobots, are nowhere to be found, and it seems that humanity no longer has a need for their protection as they’ve tapped into the advanced technology of those mecha-aliens themselves… That is until a new enemy arises that threatens to annihilate all life on Earth, the planet included. 

 I’ve seen all the other Transformers movies, and to be totally honest, nothing is more exhilarating than watching a slo-mo of a sweet sports car flipping in mid-air and landing in the shape of a gargantuan war-machine, packed with machine guns and missiles alike. The sensation never gets old and I expect no less from this next episode in one of the most action-packed movies of the year.

Image by MommyBlogExpert.com
So, buy some popcorn, take a seat, and be sure to check your heart-rate because this feature film is going to leave your blood pumping.

 About Transformers: Age of Extinction
Transformers: Age of Extinction is rated PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action, language and brief innuendo. Starring Mark Wahlberg, Stanley Tucci, Li Bingbing, Kelsey Grammer, Sophia Myles, T.J. Miller, Nicola Peltz, Jack Reynor and Titus Welliver with Peter Cullen as the voice of Optimus Prime. From Paramount Pictures, opening in theaters and IMAX theaters nationwide on Friday, June 27, 2014. For all the film's latest news, visit the movie's main website as well as follow this theatrical release's official social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and YouTube. Don't miss Fandango's exclusive movie trailer for even more excitement.

About the Author
A California resident, Benny Balazs comes from a Hungarian family on both sides and describes himself as a writer by day and a singer by night. A newly-minted graduate receiving his high school's top music award, he was a member of an cappella group, editor in chief of a student literary magazine and originated/wrote a newspaper column. He also penned an original play performed by students.  Following his passion for performing and literary arts, he hopes to join an cappella group soon and aspires to write a book. This is Benny's inaugural post as MommyBlogExpert staff member.
Paramount Studios Lot at Night, MommyBlogExpert.com

 FTC Disclosure: This blog post is part of a paid SocialMoms and Paramount Pictures blogging program. However, opinions are those of MommyBlogExpert alone. See complete FTC Disclosure information that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's home page and at the bottom of every individual post on this blog, including this one.
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Monday, June 23, 2014

White House Summit on Working Families LIVE Today 9 a.m. ET from Washington DC


Family

Ever since I was invited to spend the day at the White House, I've been inspired to share with readers all about the family focused communications MommyBlogExpert often receives from the Oval Office and other government agencies and officials in Washington D.C.  Several weeks ago you may recall this MBE post on a White House Father's Day message acknowledging how much harder today's fathers work outside and inside the home than previous generations.

 A few pictures I took during my visit to the White House in December...
At the White House, MommyBlogExpert.com
Me on the White House grounds December 2013, MommyBlogExpert.com
Last night a new email from Washington arrived in my mailbox. This latest White House message states boldly that it's not the Leave it to Beaver 1960s anymore. I couldn't agree with that more, having been raised as a black and white TV watching Baby Boomer. Yet in 2014 even though we now live in a Modern Family society, most moms and dads still aren't getting access to paid leave or flexible work options that would be beneficial to their family and home lives. 
MBE with Modern Family Phil & Claire Dunphy, MommyBlogExpert.com
Consider the sobering statistics. In 63% of today's families with children both parents work (approximately 3 out of 5 families). Another major reality: 32% of families with children are single-parent households. And, speaking of solo parents, 6 in 10 women are now the sole breadwinners for their families. The impact of all this on the present status of the American working family is obviously huge. 

 The time is now to start changing all that simply because we owe it to our kids, who collectively represent the future of America. That's what this summit is all about.
Selfie with 2 of my kids this Spring, MommyBlogExpert.com
More on the Working Families Summit
The summit taking place on June 23, 2014 is being hosted by the White House, the Department of Labor (DOL) and the Center for American Progress (CAP). The purpose of the event is to set an agenda for this century's workplace that supports the American Family with a special focus on women and their children. Among issues that the summit will address are things like workplace flexibility, equal pay regardless of gender, workplace discrimination, worker retention and promotion, and childcare and early child education.

 You're invited to join me in watching The White House Summit on Working Families LIVE this morning on your computer or smartphone wherever you may be. The online event starts at 9 a.m. Eastern Time so I'll be up bright and early at 6 a.m. here in California. 

 Participating in the working family conversation 
  • President Barack Obama
  • First Lady Michelle Obama
  • Vice President Joe Biden
  • Dr. Jill Biden
  • Many Others

Attend LIVE from Anywhere

Monday, June 23, 2014
6 a.m. PT/7 a.m. MT/8 a.m. CT/9 a.m. ET

Hashtag #FamiliesSucceed
Follow @WhiteHouse @AmProg @USDOL on Twitter
NO RSVP
Join the chat HERE

 Learn more about Working American Families in the 21st Century. You're also encouraged to add your voice to this very important, relevant family discussion at WhiteHouse.gov.

 FTC Disclosure:  No payment or other compensation was exchanged in connection with this post and opinions are my own. See complete FTC Disclosure information that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's home page and at the bottom of every individual post on this blog, including this one.
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