Twitter Party Calendar Sept 7 - Sept 13 Schedule of Parties w/ Prizes - Continuous Updates

Twitter Parties

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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

Sunday, September 7

Safety 1st Twitter Party at 4:30 pm ET with @classymommy @whitneymws @ourknightlife. Prizes: Safety 1st products and enter to win a pair of diamond earrings. #everyoneonboard Details

Monday, September 8

Sparkly Savings at Noon ET with @blm03 @kellystilwell @aboutamom and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Walmart giftcards. #SparklySavings RSVP

True Value DIY Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @resourcefulmom @truevalue. Prizes: FIVE (5) $50 True Value giftcards and ONE (1) Grand Prize $250 True Value GC. #FallDIY RSVP

Alamo Drive Happy Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @shibleysmiles @alamo @savvysassymoms and others. Prizes: FOUR (4) $100 Visa + $100 Disney giftcards. #AlamoDriveHappy No RSVP, participate in party with hashtag Details

She Buys Cars Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @shebuyscars @meaganshamy @judy51. Prizes: FOUR (4) Evenflo carseats. #TMOM #BuckleUpforLife RSVP

Tuesday, September 9

Baby Diapers Savings Twitter Party at Noon ET with @formulamom @dentistmel @littlemamajama. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Walmart giftcards. #BabyDiapersSavings RSVP

TruFit Better Nites Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @momcentral @goodnites. Prizes: SIX (6) $50 Amazon giftcards. No RSVP, participate in party w/ hashtag #TruFitBetterNites Details

PBS Kids Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @okcteen @cgandsimon and others. Prizes: TBA. Participate in party with hashtag #VaccinesNOVA 

Gametime Hero Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @tysontweets @thedomesticexec @outnumberedmama and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Walmart giftcards. #GametimeHero RSVP

Laura's Lean Beef Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @laurasleanbeef @aleamilham @nateblogs. Prizes: Over $500 in prizes. #LaurasLeanBeef RSVP

Raisin' the Snack Bar Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @caraisins @clever_network. Prizes: TBA. #SnacktoSchool RSVP

Radiant With Aveeno Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @influenstervox. Prizes: TBA. #RadiantWithAveeno RSVP

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

The Stork Canada Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @storkbyrinovum @tjzmommy @chancesmommy and others. Prizes: TEN (10) $50 giftcards - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes.  Participate in party with hashtag #TheStorkCAN

Leading Moms Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @leadingmoms. Prizes: TBA - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. No RSVP participate in party with hashtag #LMInspire Details

Beauty B Chat Twitter Party 8-10 pm ET with @strawberricurls. Prizes: TBA. #BeautyBChat RSVP 

Fresh New Year Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @joyofkosher @joyofkoshermag @kosherfoodbloggers @tamargenger @jamiegeller @winndixie @mommyblogexpert and others. Prizes: FOUR (4) $50 Winn-Dixie giftcards, ONE (1) $100 Winn-Dixie GC, FIVE (5) copies of Joy of Kosher Magazine. #FreshNewYear RSVP

BuzzleBall Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @zipporahs @lisasamples @awakeningaimee and others. Prizes: BuzzleBalls and Walmart giftcards. #BuzzleBall RSVP

Girl Scouts Healthy Habits Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @togethercounts @gscnc @momitforward and others. Prizes: FOUR (4) $50 giftcards. #HealthyHabits #gno RSVP

September CoupMonth14 Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @savings @couponcloset @inspiringsaving and others. Prizes: FOUR (4) $25 Amazon giftcards, ONE (1) $50 Amazon GC and ONE (1) $100 Amazon GC. #CoupMonth14 RSVP

Mom Agenda Back To School Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @MomAgenda. Prizes: TBA. #MomAgendaBTS Details

Wednesday, September 10

Up Up and Away Twitter Party at Noon ET with @gadventure @listen2lena @chancesmommy and others. Prizes: THREE (3) $100 Visa giftcards - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #CAATravel Details

Odor Free Litter Box Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @smiley360. Prizes: EIGHT (8) prize Arm & Hammer + $25 giftcard prize packs. #OdorFreeLitterBox RSVP

Balance Rewards Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @walgreens @aleamilham @ourhomemadelife and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Walgreens giftcards. #BalanceRewards RSVP

Unstoppable Moms Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @themotherhood25 @themotherhood @emilymckhann @coopermunroe. Prizes: FIVE (5) $50 giftcards. #UnstoppableMoms RSVP

Back to School Wellness for Moms at 1 pm ET with @youthh2o @romyraves @kimtracyprince and others. Prizes: FOUR (4) prize pack each including 1 month of Youth H2O, t-shirt and $25 Visa giftcard - total ARV $75. ONE (1) Grand Prize incl 3 months Youth H2O, t-shirt and $100 Visa giftcard - total ARV $200. #FabChat RSVP

Savings Handled Twitter Party at 1 pm ET @sears @searsdeals @maytagbrand. Prizes: $200 in prizes. #SavingsHandled RSVP

Beautiful Lengths Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @pantene @zipporahs @lisasamples and others. Prizes: Pantene prize packs and Walmart giftcards. #BeautifulLengths RSVP

Taste of Nature Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @taste_of_nature @clever_network. Prizes: FIVE (5) prize packs that include a $50 Visa giftcard and 24 Taste of Nature bars w/ total value of $100; ONE (1) Grand Prize including $50 Visa GC + 72 Taste of Nature bars. #RealTastesGood RSVP

New from Hormel Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @ruralmoms @dawnchats @msmissy62
and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Visa giftcards. #NewfromHormel RSVP

Garnier Fructis Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @influensterca. Prizes: VoxBoxes. #ColorShield RSVP

National Honey Board Team Honey Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @resourcefulmom @nationalhoney @kerryleewalsh. Prizes: FIVE (5) Honey Kits that include honey, honey dipper, cookbook, honey sticks and $25 giftcard. #TeamHoney RSVP

SunnyD Latino Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @latinomarketing @latinamomblogs and others. Prizes: FOUR (1) prize packs that include a SunnyD Book Spree Prize Basket and either a $50, $75, $100 or $200 Visa giftcard. #SunnyDLatino RSVP

Thursday, September 11

Visine Morning Makeover Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @citymomsblog. Prizes: ONE (1) Grand Prize with $25 American Express giftcard + product prize pack ARV $70; FOUR (4) Prize Packs including $25 AmEx GC + product ARV $30. #VisineMorningMakeover RSVP

Leons CAE Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @leonsfurniture @shesconnected @mychaos. Prizes: Over $3000 in prizes - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #LeonsCAE RSVP

Friday, September 12

The Gouda Life Twitter Party at 11 am ET with @sitsgirls @wendys. Prizes: TWENTY (20) $25 Wendy's giftcards, ONE (1) $100 Wendy's GC, ONE (1) $150 Wendy's GC and ONE (1) $250 Wendy's GC. #TheGoudaLife RSVP

Emergency Preparedness Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @theonlinemom @robynsworld @geekbabe @thetechdad. Prizes: ONE (1) Nokia Lumia Icon smartphone, ONE (1) Mophie Powerstation. #VZWBuzz RSVP

Dolphin Tale 2 FYE Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @officialfye. Prizes: Lots of Prizes + ONE (1) special Grand Prize. #DolphinTale2FYE RSVP

LumiaDads Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @playgrounddad. Prizes: TEN (8) Lumia 635 smartphones and TWO (2) Lumia 1520 smartphones. #LumiaDads RSVP

Platinum Points Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @kraftfoods @sweeptight @formulamom
and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Walmart giftcards. #PlatinumPoints RSVP

Saturday, September 13

Deliverance Creek Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @lifetimetv @romyraves @one2onenetwork and others. Prizes: TEN (10) prize packs including $50 Amazon giftcard + Nicholas Sparks Limited DVD collection. #DeliveranceCreek RSVP


NEXT WEEK

Sunday, September 14

Work Like a Dog Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @eventbarkers. Prizes: Sponsored by Zuke's with $750 in prizes. #WorkLikeaDog RSVP

Monday, September 15

Roll Into Savings Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @kraftfoods @freebies4mom @kellystilwell and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Walmart giftcards. #RollIntoSavings RSVP

Chef Ann Foundation Moms and Brands Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @momsandbrands. Prizes: TBA. #MomsAndBrands #chefannfoundation Details

Purify Your Air Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @listen2lena @canadiandadblog @kidsumers and others. Prizes: $1000 in prizes including AirMax Air Purifiers  - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. RSVP

My Marianos Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @marianosmarket @sweeptight @grandbabycake and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Mariano's giftcards. #MyMarianos RSVP

Green Mom Back to School Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @greenmomsco @emilypress @pongcase and others. Prizes: ONE (1) each Smartphone Pong Case, Balance Body Soul 21 Day Reboot, Boiron prize pack ARV $100, TWO (2) Emily Press prize packs ARV $19.98. #GreenMom RSVP

Cub Days Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @cubfoods @carrierocha @babysavers and others. Prizes: Cub Foods giftcards in the following denominations TWO (2) $25 GCs, TWO (2) $50 GCs, TWO (2) $100 GC and ONE (1) $250 GC. Participate in party with hashtag #CubDays Details

Safe Baby Twitter Party at 10 pm ET with @pregawareness @britax @safekidsusa and others. Prizes: THREE (3) Britax carseats and lots of other products for kids. #SafeBaby Details

Tuesday, September 16

P&G and Walmart Lineup Draft Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @jaredallen69 and others TBA. Prizes: TBA. #LineupDraft RSVP

Look at Goldie Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @emilymckhann @coopermunroe @themotherhood25 @themotherhood. Prizes: FIVE (5) winners will receive a GoldieBlox and The Builder's Survival Kit. #LookAtGoldie RSVP

Life Protected Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @naptimeismytime. Prizes: FIVE (5) $50 Visa giftcards. #LifeProtected RSVP

Heroes Eat M&Ms Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @thedomesticexec @2wired2tired @iamthemaven and others. Prizes: FOUR (4) $100 Walmart giftcards and ONE (1) Grand Prize Heroes Eat M&Ms Prize Pack + $100 Walmart GC. #HeroesEatMMs RSVP

Share Awesome Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @clever_network @nationalpta @lifelock. Prizes: $50 and $100 giftcards. #ShareAwesome RSVP

Flavor of Fall Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @blm03 @msmissy62 @donnahup and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Walmart giftcards. #FlavorofFall RSVP

Purple Purse Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @momtalkradio. Prizes: ONE (1) Purple Coach Purse $198 ARV and several Purple Purse prize packs including a $25 Visa giftcard. #PurplePurse RSVP

Texas Instruments Back to School STEM Chat Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @techsavvymama @ticalculators @tikellyk and others. Prizes: Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus C Silver Edition and more. Participate in party with hashtag #STEMchat Details

Wednesday, September 17

My Pick N Save Twitter Party at 10 am ET with @picknsavestores @outnumberedmama @littlemamajama and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Pick N Save giftcards. #MyPickNSave RSVP

Get a Shot Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @walgreens @freebies4mom @moneywisemoms
and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Walgreens giftcards. #GetaShot RSVP

Snuggle Bear Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @snuggle_bear. Prizes: TBA. #HappyBirthdaySnuggle Details

Capstone Happy Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @resourcefulmom @thisiscapstone and others. Prizes: SEVEN (7) book prizes, TWO (2) $25 Amazon giftcards, and ONE (1) Grand Prize that includes 10 Capstone books for your Personal Development Library. #CapstoneHappy RSVP 

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

Sunstar GUM Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @sunstargum @powerbymomblog @pamelamaynard and others. Prizes: TBA. #YourDailySmile RSVP

Colgate Enamel Health Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @jylmomif @troypattee @momitforward and others. FIVE (5) winners get complete Colgate Enamel Health Line ARV $63, FIVE (5) winners get 2 sets Complete Enamel Health line ARV $13. #ColgateEnamelHealth RSVP

Thursday, September 18

Mobile Tailgate Twitter Party at Noon ET with @familymobile @dawnchats @blueviolet and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart giftcard, TWO (2) $100 Walmart GCs, THREE (3) prize packs that include $50 Walmart GC + Alcatel Fierce smartphone, ONE (1) $150 Walmart GC + LG Optimus L90 smartphone. #MobileTailgate RSVP

Powered by Heels Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @emilymckhann @coopermunroe @themotherhood @themotherhood25. Prizes: FIVE (5) prizes TBA. #PoweredbyHeels RSVP

ClearBlue Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @clearblue @momdotme @clever_network. Prizes: SIX (6) $50 Babies 'R Us giftcards. #ReadyforClearBlue RSVP

DIY With Ben Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @feistyfrugal @kidsumers @multitestingmom. Prizes: TWO (2) $50 Visa giftcards, FOUR (4) $100 Visa GC and FOUR (4) Ben & Me Painting Kids - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #DIYWithBen RSVP

Zotos Haircare Twitter Party at 7:30 pm ET with @zotosprofresh @powerbymomblog @pamelamaynard and others. Prizes: 180Pro Haircare products, Grand Prize winner gets entire collection + $50 American Express giftcard. #180Pro RSVP

Tim Hortons Double Double Card Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @MyChaos. Prizes: TBA. Follow hashtag for more details soon #DoubleDoubleCard 

Fresh Snacks Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @summerfresh @chancesmommy @soberjulie
and others. Prizes: SEVEN (7) $25 Fresh prize packs that include bento box + product coupons; ONE (1) Grand Prize winner gets a $200 ultimate snacking prize package - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #FreshSnacks RSVP

Nexxus Hair Color Assure Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @cnsway @auracolorist @lisasamples and others. Prizes: $750 in prizes including Nexxus Color Assure giftbaskets; ONE (1) Grand Prize giftbasket + $250 Target giftcard. #ColorAssure RSVP

Friday, September 19

I am Protective Twitter Party at 11 am ET with @protectivelife @aleamilham @dentistmel and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Visa giftcards. #IamProtective RSVP

Nuestro Sabor Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @nestleusa @candypo @coolchillmom. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Walmart giftcards. #NuestroSabor RSVP

Moving Moments Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @moderndaymoms @formulamom. Prizes: TBA. #MovingMoments RSVP

Mobile Games Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @theonlinemom @robynsworld @geekbabe @thetechdad. Prizes: ONE (1) Samsung Galaxy Note 3 smartphone, ONE (1) MOGA Pro Power Game Controller. #VZWBuzz RSVP

COMING SOON

Monday, September 22

Value Cards Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @hallmark @formulamom @smashbravoteam and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Walmart giftcards. #ValueCards RSVP

Febreze Fall Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @febreze_fresh @zipporahs @lisasamples and others. Prizes: $1000 in prizes including multiple $100 Walmart giftcards and a $300 Walmart GC Grand Prize. #FebrezeFall RSVP

Tuesday, September 23

Infinity Heroes Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @comicbookmom @dodomesticdad @outnumberedmama and others. Prizes: FOUR (4) $100 Walmart giftcards and ONE (1) $100 Walmart GC + Infinity 2.0 StarterPack. #InfinityHeroes RSVP

Wednesday, September 24

Skinny Girl Snacks Twitter Party at 11 am ET with @conagrafoods @dentistmel @ourhomemadelife and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Walmart giftcards. #SkinnyGirlSnacks RSVP

GoodNites Tru-Fit Walmart Twitter Party at 11 am ET with @probablycraftin. Prizes: TBA. #TruFitWalmart Details

TEAriffic Meals Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @lipton @sweeptight @laughwithusblog and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $50 Walmart giftcards, ONE (1) $100 Walmart GC + TEAriffic Meals prize pack and ONE (1) $150 Walmart GC + TEAriffic Meals prize pack. #TEArifficMeals RSVP

Friday, September 26

The Connected Home Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @theonlinemom @robynsworld @geekbabe @thetechdad. Prizes: ONE (1) Nokia Lumia Icon smartphone, ONE (1) Dropcam Pro camera. #VZWBuzz RSVP

Monday, September 29

Mi Fabuloso Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @smashbravoteam @mamaxxi @bbabushka. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Walmart giftcards. #MiFabuloso RSVP

Tuesday, September 30

Platinum Points Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @kraftfoods @sweeptight @formulamom. Prizes: FIVE (5) Walmart $100 giftcards. #PlatinumPoints RSVP

Wednesday, October 15

Joni's 65th Birthday Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @joniandfriends. Prizes: TBA. #HappyBdayJoni Details

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.

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FTC Disclosure: MommyBlogExpert does attend some Twitter parties as a guest and also works as a host, co-host, and panelist on others. Except for the #FreshNewYear Twitter Party on September 9th, 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.

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About A Charlie Brown Christmas

Since 1964 A Charlie Brown Christmas has touched the lives of millions of fans around the globe. In 2014, Peanuts Worldwide kicks off a year-long celebration of 50 years of A Charlie Brown Christmas. December 2014 marks the 50th time the beloved special airs on television on ABC. In December 2015 it will be the 50th year since it was created, produced and debuted.




FTC Disclosure: I disclose that I am a 50 Years on TV Peanuts Brand Ambassador. I received the Peanuts prize package pictured to facilitate this giveaway and the associated interview post featuring Jill, Charles Schulz's daughter. Peanuts is also providing the prize package and shipping for the winner. However opinions here are my own. 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.

Charlie Brown 50th Year Launches With Charles Schulz's Daughter Jill Interview #CBXmas

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It seems like only yesterday. This holiday season marks the 50th anniversary airing of A Charlie Brown Christmas based on the world renowned Peanuts comic strip by Charles M. Schulz. I can still remember one of the formative nostalgic moments of my Baby Boomer childhood back in 1964 -- the first time this show special ever aired on television.

Scene from A Charlie Brown Christmas, Photo from Peanuts Worldwide

As I recall in the days before PCs, smartphones and the Internet, we gathered as a family around our black and white TV set in the living room to watch this iconic made-for-TV animated special together.

Me pulling my brother on sled in December 1964, MommyBlogExpert.com

The great Charles Schulz, who produced Peanuts from 1950-2000, passed away on February 12, 2000. Still, it's heartening to know that today his legendary work lives on and endures year after year, to date touching the lives of four generations and counting.

Perhaps this clip will prompt your own sentimental remembrances...




With such a personal affinity for this comic strip's characters Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, Violet and friends I couldn't be more thrilled to have been chosen as a 50 Years on TV Peanuts Brand Ambassador so I can share the behind the scenes experience with MBE readers. Through a series of posts over the coming months I'll be shedding new light on an American cultural tradition that is now beloved around the world on every continent.

A Walk Down Memory Lane With Charles Schulz's Daughter, Jill Schulz

For my first assignment as an ambassador to launch this 50 year milestone, I had the rare opportunity to do an indepth interview with Charles Schulz's daughter Jill Schulz, 56, youngest of five children. 

What fun it was to chat with Jill, now a mother of two, to hear all her stories about what it was like growing up in the Schulz household with her uber famous father, her mother, sisters Meredith and Amy and brothers Monte and Craig.

Charles Schulz w/ Jill on right, Vintage Schulz family photo

Without question, being the child of someone as talented and well-known as Charles Schulz did have an impact on Jill and her family. Despite her dad being in the public eye for years, Jill has fond memories of a relatively low-key and normal childhood and upbringing.

Jill reminisces, “He was my dad first, but I can’t deny there were lots of opportunities that have come out of the fact that he was my father. For example, our family had experiences and met many public figures that one might not normally be exposed to in everyday life."

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“We had a pretty typical Christmas," Jill recalls. "Typically, we’d have neighborhood friends and kids coming over and my mom cooked a great big dinner. Then we’d wait for Santa Claus -- I’d always sneak back down and open a window because I thought there was no way he could fit down the chimney."

“In the morning, we’d get a special present," she reminisces. "One year I got a puppy, but it was a little disconcerting because I thought I was getting an Old English Sheepdog like the one from the TV show Please Don’t Eat the Daisies, because my puppy wasn’t furry and didn’t have a tail.”

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“Once the TV show came out," Jill adds, that became a tradition. Christmas and Halloween, these became something we’d gather around TV to watch together. But to me, it just seemed like a normal family Christmas.”

"The joy is in the process, not the end result."

Charles M. Schulz

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Stay Tuned
Be on the lookout for MBE's next post soon based on my interview with former child actor Sally Dryer who performed the voice of Violet in It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (1966), Charlie Brown's All Stars (1966), and A Boy Named Charlie Brown (1969).

About A Charlie Brown Christmas
Since 1964 A Charlie Brown Christmas has touched the lives of millions of fans around the globe. In 2014, Peanuts Worldwide kicks off a year-long celebration of 50 years of A Charlie Brown Christmas. December 2014 marks the 50^th time the beloved special airs on television on ABC. In December 2015 it will be the 50th year since it was created, produced and debuted.

FTC Disclosure: I disclose that I am a 50 Years on TV Peanuts Brand Ambassador. I received the Peanuts prize package pictured to facilitate this post and the associated giveaway. 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.