Twitter Party Calendar Aug 24 - Aug 30 Schedule of Parties w/ Prizes - Continuous Updates

Twitter Parties

Constant Updates, Keep Checking Back + Sneak Peek at Future Weeks

Master Twitter Party Calendar - Including USA & Canada

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, Pinterest, Instagram, Google+ and/or subscribe now.

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, August 25

Phones 4 School Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @familymobile @freebies4mom @mommytalkshow  and others. Prizes: THREE (3) $100 Walmart giftcards, TWO (2) $50 Walmart GC + LG Optimus L90 smartphone prize packs, ONE (1) $100 Walmart GC + LG Optimus L90. #Phones4School RSVP

Hunts Manwich Back to School Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @resourcefulmom. Prizes: FIVE (5) prize packs that include $30 Visa giftcard; sauce pan; electric canopener; branded apron potholder and spoon; and 3 cans Manwich. #Manwich RSVP 

Balance Rewards Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @walgreens @dawnchats @ruralmoms and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Walgreens giftcards. #BalanceRewards RSVP

Airmiles Shops Back to School Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @kidsumers @listen2lena and others. Prizes: SIX (6) winners - Canada Residents only eligible for prizes. #AirmilesShops RSVP

Tuesday, August 26

CAA Back to School Twitter Party at Noon ET with @mychaos @my3kittens @mapleleafmommy. Prizes: TWO (2) $50 Payless giftcards, ONE (1) $30 Hard Rock Cafe GC, ONE (1) $20 Kernels GC, ONE (1) $50 East Side Marios GC, ONE (1) Roots Wallet $50 GC  - Canada Residents only eligible for prizes.  #CAAChat Details

Love Dove Fruits Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @laughwithusblog @ourhomemadelife @simplybeingmom and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Sam's Club giftcards. #LoveDoveFruits RSVP

WeePlan Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @projectjunior @savvysassymom @weelicious and others. Prizes: FOUR (4) fun prize packs kids and moms will love. #WeePlan RSVP

LGFBFashion4Good Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @themotherhood25 @themotherhood @coopermunroe @emilymckann. Prizes: THREE (3) $20 online credit to Fashion Project; TWO (2) prize packages that include both $20 credit to Fashion Project + $20 C. Wonder GC. #LGFBFashion4Good RSVP

Verizon Talks Twitter Tuesday Party at 2 pm ET with @vzwaudrey. Prizes: ONE (1) SonyMobile Xperia Z2 Tablet. #VerizonTXSweeps Details

Sports Travel Chat at 3 pm ET with @hotelsdotcom. Prize: Chance to win one free Welcome Rewards night. Participate in party with hashtag #sportstravel

Giant Tiger Back to School Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @gianttiger @ottawamommyclub. Prizes: ONE (1) Roots backpack filled with goodies + $150 Giant Tiger giftcard, SIX (6) $50 Giant Tiger GCs - Canada Residents only eligible for prizes.  RSVP

iAdopt for Fall Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @ontariospca. Prizes: TBA - Canada Residents only eligible for prizes.  #iAdopt4Fall Details

Healing Mix Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @nowformothers @listen2lena. Prizes: $500 in prizes. No RSVP, participate in party with hashtag #HealingMix

Back to School Organic Twitter Party at 8:30-10 pm ET with @annieshomegrown @organicvalley and others. Prizes: SEVEN (7) prize packs from sponsoring brands TBA. Participate in party with hashtag #BacktoSchoolOrganic Details

Tylenol Stories of Strength Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @doubledutydivas. Prizes: ONE (1) Target giftcard in each of the following denominations $25, $60, $100, $150 and $350. #StoriesofStrength RSVP

Special CDNMoney Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @getflipp @commoncentsmom @christaclips. Prizes: Prizes provided by Flipp - Canada Residents only eligible for prizes. #CDNMoney RSVP

Wednesday, August 27

Price Chopper Back to School Twitter Party at Noon ET with @pricechopper @dawnchats @dentistmel and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Price Chopper giftcard and FIVE (5) $100 Price Chopper GCs. #PriceChopperB2S RSVP

Family Favorites Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @formulamom @7onashoestring @mudpiesandtiara and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Walmart giftcards. #FamilyFavorites RSVP

Staples Twitter Party 7 pm ET w/ @socialmoms @techsavvymama and others. TWENTY (20) $20 Staples gift cards, ONE (1) $500 Staples giftware. #MakeRoarHappen RSVP

Teaity Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @teaity @thistledowncozi. Prizes: FOUR (4) prize packs ARV $50. #TeaityChat RSVP

Chicago Cutlery Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @foodbloggersca @worldkitchenllc. Prizes: THREE (3) colorful Kinzie 9-piece sets, ONE (1) Beldec 15 piece-set - Canada Residents only eligible for prizes. #ChicagoCutlery RSVP

Thursday, August 28

Team Jello Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @kraftfoods @msmissy62 @ruralmoms and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Walmart giftcards. #TeamJellO RSVP

AirKingU Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @hillhouserock @akventilation . Prizes: FOUR (4) $50 Visa giftcards and ONE (1) $100 Visa GC. #AirKingU RSVP

Moms Checkin Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @momscheckin. Prizes: FOUR (4) $25 Walmart GC and ONE (1) $100 Walmart GC. #KanDooKids RSVP

Weekly Food Fiesta Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @splashscore. Prizes: TBA. #FoodFiesta

Eggcited for Eggs Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @listen2lena @eggsoeufs @feistyfrugal and others. Prizes: ONE (1) Grand Prize package valued at $250 and SEVEN (7) $100 Visa gift cards - Canada Residents only eligible for prizes. #Eggcited4Eggs RSVP

Close Reading Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @thatsitmommy @heidiamorgan @snaplearning. Prizes: TWO (2) $20 Amazon gift cards, TWO (2) $25 Visa GCs, ONE (1) $50 GC,  TWO (2) Snap lunch boxes ARV $75, TWO (2) Grand Prizes Snap Reading portfolios ARV $175. #Snap Reading RSVP

Frugal Florida Vacation Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @couponmamacita @coolchillmom @realfrugaldiva. Prize: 2-night stay. RSVP

Friday, August 29

The Sims 4 Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @thesims @thedomesticexec @outnumberedmama and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Walmart giftcards. #TheSims4 RSVP

How to Choose a Smartphone Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @theonlinemom @robynsworld @geekbabe @thetechdad. Prizes: ONE (1) HTC One (M8) smartphone, ONE (1) Motorola Power Pack Slim 4000. #VZWBuzz RSVP

Neutrogena Beautiful Inside Out Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @lbconnect @laflowers and others. Prizes: TEN (10) Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Wash and Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Night. THREE (3) prize packages that include products + $100 giftcard. #NeutrogenaBeautifulInsideOut Details

NEXT WEEK

Tuesday, September 2

The Sims 4 Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @thesims @blm03 @comicbookmom. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Walmart giftcards. #TheSims4 RSVP

Wednesday, September 3

Kingdom Cheese Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @bookieboo @kingdomcheese @mrbookieboo and @way2gomom. Prizes: TEN (10) $50 Whole Foods giftcards. #KingdomCheese RSVP

Thursday, September 4

Sauce On Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @elyucateco @smashbravoteam @mamaxxi and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Visa giftcards. #SauceOn RSVP

TiVo Back to School Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @wellconnectdmom @morethanmommy and others. Prizes: ONE (1) Grand Prize FREE Roamio with life time service; FIVE (5) TiVo Swag Bags. #TiVoMoms #B2S RSVP

Friday, September 5

Getting More From Your Tablet Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @theonlinemom @robynsworld @geekbabe @thetechdad. Prizes: TBA. #VZWBuzz RSVP

COMING SOON

Tuesday, September 9

Charmin Traditions Bilingual TuiteaDesdeElTrono Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @latinamomblogs @latinomarketing @jollymom and others. Prizes: FOUR (4) prize packs with product + either a $125 $150 $175 or $200 American Express giftcard. #TuiteaDesdeElTrono RSVP

Friday, September 12

Emergency Preparedness Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @theonlinemom @robynsworld @geekbabe @thetechdad. Prizes: TBA. #VZWBuzz RSVP

Wednesday, September 17

Moms and Brands Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @momsandbrands. Prizes: From Happy Family, Manitoba Harvest, Marukan Vinegar, Superior Source and Bitsy's Brainfood. #MomsandBrands #ExpoEast Details

Friday, September 19

Mobile Games Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @theonlinemom @robynsworld @geekbabe @thetechdad. Prizes: TBA. #VZWBuzz RSVP

About this Weekly Twitter Party List
Compiled by MommyBlogExpert.com Master Twitter Party Calendar, the most comprehensive, constantly updated Free resource of its kind online. 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.

For Brands

How to Add a Twitter Party to the Calendar
Add an event to the Mommy Blog Expert Master 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.

Hire Me to Plan, Promote and/or Host Your Twitter Party
Also available, for a nominal fee, to host, co-host or serve as a panelist for your own brand Twitter party. To inquire, please 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. 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.

Back to School Theme Kids Crafts Creative DIY Fun for Home, School or Homeschool

Eco Crafts

All images in this post from PBS Parents

Whether your kids will be going off to traditional school or you homeschool, there's nothing like Back to School to get you thinking about fun things you can make together! 

Here is some GREAT creative inspiration from PBS Parents to get you started, all incorporating recyclable materials you'll already likely have at home.

Giant Pencil
This craft starts with an empty Pringles can roll. The finished product has multiple purposes your child could use as a pencil box, a treat container and more.
Directions

Milk Carton School Bus
All you need to make this is an empty 1/2 gallon milk carton, bottle caps, construction paper, hot glue gun, yellow paint and a few other items.
Directions

Pretty Homemade Paper
Here's a fun way to recycle paper to create something completely new: fancy stationery. In addition to some old paper, you'll need a picture frame and screen, some seeds, flowers, vegetables and food coloring and a few more easy to find ingredients.

For LOTS more Back to School theme art projects, visit the kids crafts section of PBS.org 

FTC Disclosure:  The content in this post was inspired by PBS Parents. No payment or other compensation was exchanged in connection with this post. 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.

The Ultimate Beer Lover's Happy Hour Cookbook Review + #BeerLoversHH Photo Contest

Good Food

This is a sponsored post

Recipe of the Week #BeerLoversHH Photo Contest
Details for this fun challenge below the recipe in this post

I absolutely love and appreciate really good food and drinking quality beer. So, when I first read the Sourcebooks email, my mouth began watering just thinking about the newly published The Ultimate Beer Lover's Happy Hour cookbook by John Schlimm (August 2014, $14.99, Paperback). But when the review copy actually arrived by snail mail and I cracked open this new book, that appetite turned from a trickle into a waterfall.  

Grilled Portobello Burger & Beer, Photo by Amy Roth Photo

Loaded with more than 325 mostly easy recipes to make at home, both familiar and innovative bar snacks and beer cocktails, this cookbook even offers up beer and appetizer pairings -- something I've never seen before. 

"Cooking should be as fun as eating," says Schlimm,  "and with The Ultimate Beer Lover's Happy Hour all my fellow beer lovers can now hit the ground running, chugging, and partying all day long!"

There's truly something in this book for every beer lover as well as each connoisseur of world-class fare, whether of the sophisticated junk food or healthy variety.  Alehouse Agave & Chipotle Mixed Nuts are an example for fans of the former, while The Grilled Portobello Burgers (see recipe below) is just one of the many healthier delicacies you'll discover inside this book.

Recipe of the Week

Grilled Portobello Burgers 

From The Ultimate Beer Lover’s Happy Hour by John Schlimm, Page 198

Pair with: Belgian Ale, American Wheat Ale, American or English Pale Ale

Grilled Portobello burgers are popping up on menus everywhere, but none of them can hold a candle to this marinated version boasting a culinary treasure trove of ingredients – balsamic vinegar, vermouth, Old Bay, soy sauce, and chiles, to name a few. The only thing that can possibly make this burger better is its sidekick of a Belgian Ale, American Wheat Ale, or American or English Pale Ale. And that’s before you even hit up the potential variations that follow, including a Portobello Fire Burger, Buffalo-Style Portobello Burger, and Sauerkraut & Portobello Burger.

Fresh Portobello Mushrooms at the market, MommyBlogExpert.com 

Ingredients

¼ cup canola or vegetable oil

¼ cup balsamic vinegar

2 tablespoons dry white vermouth

2 teaspoons garlic powder

2 teaspoons onion powder

1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning

2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce

½ teaspoon to 1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce

1 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper, divided

2 Anaheim chile peppers, seeded, each pepper carved into 2 wedges

2 jalapeños, finely chopped

8 portobello mushrooms (about 1 pound), black gills under the caps scraped away

4 potato bread rolls/buns or regular hamburger buns

2 to 3 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves

¼ cup mayonnaise

4 romaine lettuce leaves, halved and trimmed to fit inside the rolls

1 tomato, sliced

1 red onion, thinly sliced

Directions

Whisk the canola oil with the balsamic vinegar, vermouth, garlic powder, onion powder, Old Bay Seasoning, soy sauce, Tabasco sauce, and ½ teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Add the Anaheim chile wedges, jalapeños, and mushrooms, and toss to coat thoroughly. Marinate the mixture at room temperature for 45 minutes.

Lightly oil the grates, if necessary, and heat the grill to medium. Grill the pepper wedges, skin side down, until blackened, about 10 minutes, turning after 5 minutes to create crisscross grill marks. Set aside until cool enough to handle, then rub off the skins with paper towels.

Meanwhile, grill the mushrooms, covered, until tender, about 8 minutes, turning once after about 6 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.

Split the buns and toast them. Stir the tarragon into the mayonnaise in a small bowl. Generously spread the mayonnaise mixture on both insides of the toasted buns. Place two grilled mushrooms on the bottom half of each hamburger roll, and top with a lettuce leaf, and tomato and red onion slices. Close the burgers, and serve promptly.

Yields 4 Burgers

MBE Note: You'll find four variations to this recipe in The Ultimate Beer Lover's Happy Hour including Mushroom Lover's Burger paired with Amber Lager, Portobello Fire Burger paired with Chili Beer, Buffalo-Style Portobello Burger paired with India Pale Ale, and Sauerkraut & Portobello Burger paired with Oktoberfest beer.

The Ultimate Beer Lover's Happy Hour book cover

The Ultimate Beer Lover's 

Happy Hour Challenge

Here's how to Enter to Win

• Try the Grilled Portobello Burgers Recipe in this post
• Snap a photo of your masterpiece with a smartphone or camera
• Share on Twitter and/or Instagram with hashtag #BeerLoversHH
• Entry deadline is midnight PST on 9/4/14
• One lucky entrant will get The Ultimate Beer Lover's Happy Hour

About the Author
John Schlimm is a member of one of the oldest and most historic brewing families in the U.S., Straub Brewery. His claims to fame are many. He is an international award-winning author of several books, having appeared on national shows like Ellen, NPR's The Splendid Table, Martha Stewart's Everyday Food and Fox & Friends. Schlimm also holds a master's degree from Harvard University.

FTC Disclosure: I received a copy of the cookbook featured from the publisher to facilitate this review and photo contest. Sourcebooks is also providing the prize and shipping for the #BeerLoversHH challenge I'm hosting. I did not receive any payment or other compensation and all opinions in this post are those of MBE. 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.