Sweepstakes
Crayola is giving away a fully loaded backpack like the one pictured every day between now and September 14, 2014 for U.S. residents only. Plus when you enter to win the daily prize you are get an automatic entry to win a $500 giftcard for yourself, plus the brand will donate a $5000 Crayola Grand Prize to the school designated by the winner. For complete rules visit Crayola.com
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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
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.
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
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