Helicopter Mom Movie on VOD Review New Comedy Release Perfect for Mothers Day

Movies

Just in time for Mother's Day comes the hilarious new comedy Helicopter Mom starring Nia Vardalos (My Big Fat Greek Wedding) and Jason Dolley (Good Luck Charlie) now available on View on Demand (VOD) and iTunes. 

Image from Helicopter Mom

Last month my teenage daughter Rebecca and I attended a private screening of this funny new movie and after party with director Salomé Breziner, former Disney star Jason Dolley and other members of the cast and crew. 

My daughter, Jason & I at the screening, MommyBlogExpert.com

What an entertaining and fun night out this was watching this made in California film featuring scenes shot at Venice Beach which is a favorite hangout of our family. Neither of us could stop laughing about the wacky mom in the movie that makes garden variety helicopter moms not really look that bad in comparison. And best of all was that my daughter got to meet and talk with young and handsome Jason after the show while I got to chat with real-life mom and director Salomé Breziner who admitted to being a bit of a helicopter mom herself. Actually in this day and age I think most of us mothers are helicopter moms of varying degrees, aren't we?

Here's a brand new making of clip from the Prom scene...




About Helicopter Mom
Even with good intentions and an abundance of love, parents can sometimes become just a little bit smothering. Maggie (Nia Vardalos) takes the helicopter mom persona to the extreme when she decides that she would not only accept her son Lloyd (Jason Dolley) as gay, she would encourage it. In fact, Maggie becomes so convinced that Lloyd is indeed gay that she "outs" him to his entire high school. 

Like any good "helicopter mom" Maggie hovers over every aspect of her son's life. She takes control of his social life, sets him up on dates with boys whom she has approved, and files for a gay student college scholarship. There's just one wrench in her grand plans: Lloyd doesn't even know whether he's gay or not - and he's just asked a cute girl to prom played by Skyler Samuels (Scream Queens).  In the end, will Maggie be willing to accept her son for who he is-or just who she thinks he is? 

For more on this new funny film, visit the official Helicopter Mom Site as well as follow the movie on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Plus don't miss the Official Movie Trailer.

FTC Disclosure: My daughter and I were invited to a private screening and reception party in advance of the big screen release of Helicopter Mom. MBE did not receive any payment or other compensation in association with this story and opinions in this post 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.

Getting Back to Work After Mom 2 Summit Where Moms Who Blog Gathered to Share & Learn

Blogging

#Mom2Summit

It's always hard to hunker down, refocus and get back to work after coming back on a high from such a fabulous conference as Mom 2.0 Summit which took place last week April 29 to May 1 in Phoenix. 

Me at the Kia booth, MommyBlogExpert.com

Not only was it a blast driving from California to Arizona with fellow blogger and friend Lori Cunningham of Well Connected Mom, it was super sweet seeing all the friends I don't normally get together with in IRL except at meet ups like this because we are dispersed throughout the U.S. and Canada. It was equally awesome to interact with a host of A-list sponsoring brands during the event such as Dove, Kia, Best Buy, Lindt Chocolate, Fandango, Adobe Photoshop Elements and lots of others.

Lindt Chocolates and Wine, MommyBlogExpert.com

Now it's back to the day-to-day solitary job of blogging and consulting as a social media strategist from my home office. As soon as I get caught up on email (I get 3000+ emails per day) and a few other minor details at home, like taking care of my hubby and kids, I'll be back with a full recap.

Iris Awards at the Ritz-Carlton Phoenix, MommyBlogExpert.com

What you see in this post is just the tip of the iceberg. I have many more stories and photos to share related to the brands I met with, what I learned at this conference's workshops including the opening keynote with actress and mom Molly Ringwald and the Iris Awards which featured a surprise Master of Cermonies: dad and actor Andrew McCarthy who played Molly's love interest in the movie Pretty in Pink (1986).

Arizona Saguaro Cactus, MommyBlogExpert.com

FTC Disclosure: Though I did receive a variety of gift bags, giftcards and products during the conference, I paid for my own event ticket and travel expenses to attend Mom 2.0 Summit Opinions in this post 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.

Twitter Party Calendar May 3 - May 9 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.

The majority of 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, May 3

Hearts Beneath the Badge Twitter Party at 6 pm ET with @beingthewriter @themissingniche. Prizes: THREE (3) $10 Amazon giftcards, ONE (1) Grand Prize $20 iTunes GC. #HeartsBeneathBadge RSVP

Monday, May 4

Cereal Wars Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @moderndaymoms @moderndaydads. Prizes: FIVE (5) $50 Target gift cards, ONE (1) $1000 Target GC + 6 exclusive posters + year of cereal. #CerealWars RSVP

Best Baby Shower Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @downywrplus @boogiemom @munchkin_inc and others. Prizes: THREE (3) prize packs including $25 Target giftcard + products, ONE (1) Grand Prize winner prize pack including $50 Target GC, stroller, high chair & more - See RSVP link for full prize description. #BestBabyShower RSVP

Mobile Memories Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @familymobile @formulamom @aboutamom and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart giftcard, ONE (1) $100 Walmart GC, FOUR (4) $100 Walmart GCs and either an Evolve 2, LG L90, Fierce 2, or Avant smartphone. #MobileMemories RSVP

Melt for Health Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @meltorganic @naturallysavvy @andreadonsky. Prizes: SIX (6) prize packs ARV $20. #MeltforHealth Details

Radiant Laundry Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @all_laundry @blm03 @laughwithusblog and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Target giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Target GCs. #RadiantLaundry RSVP

Insurance that Fits Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @td_insurance @listen2lena. Prizes: Home Depot gift cards - Canada Residents only eligible to win.  #InsuranceThatFits RSVP

Flipp for Moms Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @getflipp. Prizes: $200 VISA giftware. No RSVP participate in party with hashtag #FlippforMoms Details

Tuesday, May 5

Flavor Your Fiesta Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @joseolecentral @kellysluckyyou @mommytalkshow and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Walmart GCs. #FlavorYourFiesta RSVP

Bona Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @bookieboo @bonabuzz @healthy_child. Prizes: FOUR (4) VISA gift cards, EIGHT (8) other prizes including Bona products - see RSVP link for complete prize description. #AsthmaAllergy RSVP

Mother's Day Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @momcentral @nintendoamerica. Prizes: gift cards, a Nintendo 3DS XL and more. Participate in party with hashtag #3DSMoms

CMR Loves Moms Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @the_cmr @listen2lena @fabfrugalmama and others. Prizes: SEVEN (7) $100 Indigo gift cards - Canada Residents only eligible to win. #CMRLovesMoms RSVP

Wednesday, May 6

Omega Care Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @kiwimagazine. Prizes: TBA. #OmegaCare RSVP

Do More With Protein at 1 pm ET with @easbrand @sweeptight @turningclockbac and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Target giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Target GCs. #DoMoreWithProtein RSVP

Motorola Baby Monitor Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @verasweeney @audreymcclellan. Prizes: TBA. No RSVP, participate in party with hashtag #MotorolaBabyMonitor

Let's Get Cooking Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @splashscore. Prizes: $300 in prizes TBA. #LetsGetCooking RSVP

Best Mom's Day Ever Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @amgreetings @iamthemaven @moneywisemoms and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Walmart GCs. #BestMomsDayEver RSVP

Choose Friendly Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @influenstervox. Prizes: TBA. #Choose Friendly Details

HEB Wine Twitter Party at 7 pm ET @heb @athriftydiva. Prizes: TBA. #HEBWine RSVP

Cut Your Bill Sweeps Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @sprint @sprintlatino @lisasamples. Prizes: $800 in prizes including (1) $500 Amazon giftcard Grand Prize. #CutYouBillSweeps RSVP

Moothers Day Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @adamideast @ohdairyfarmers @garnishwlemon and others. Prizes: Cuisinart 7-cup food processor, KitchenAid 5-speed mixer and other great prizes - See RSVP link for full description of prizes. #MoothersDay RSVP

Coca-Cola Mother's Day Bilingual Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @latinomarketing @dimemedia @jollymom and others. Prizes: FOUR (4) different Coca-Cola branded prize packs that each include a $50 giftcard and other prizes - see RSVP link for complete prize description. #Inseparable RSVP

Thursday, May 7

Outshine Snacks Twitter Party at 11 am ET with @outshinesnacks @dawnchats @mammamoiselle and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Walmart GCs. #OutshineSnacks RSVP

I am the Boss Twitter Party at 12:30 pm ET with @supermomboss @thinkmachone. Prizes: POSH necklace. No RSVP, participate in party with hashtag #BossEvent2015

Omega Love Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @nordicnaturals @naturallysavvy @andreadonsky. Prizes: EIGHT (8) Official Products of the American Pregnancy Association prize packs ARV $60. No RSVP participate in party with hashtag #OmegaLove Details

Share Your Summer Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @smashbravoteam @thecouponista @aboutamom and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Walmart GCs. #ShareYourSummer RSVP

Mom-to-Mom Tips & Tricks Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @whattoexpect. Prizes: $800 in prizes including a $500 Grand Prize. No RSVP participate in party with hashtag #WTEMomTips Details

Zing Facebook Party at 3 pm ET with @momsmeet. Prizes: THREE (3) prize packs TBA. Info & RSVP

Bentonville Film Festival Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @bvillefilmfest @zipporahs @crissybeam and others. Prizes: $500 in prizes. #BvilleFilmFest RSVP

So Much More Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @johnsonsbaby @themotherhood and others. Prizes: TBA. Participate in party with hashtag #SoMuchMore Details

Friday, May 8

SoFabUOTR Dallas Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @themommyfiles @dukesnduchesses @sofabuniversity and others. Prizes: ONE (1) 16 GB mini tablet, other prizes include Tickets to SoFabUOTR. #SoFabUOTR RSVP

Celebrating Mother's Day Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @theonlinemom @robynsworld @geekbabe @thetechdad. Prizes: ONE (1) $100 Verizon giftcard, ONE (1) Samsung Galaxy Note 4 smartphone during the Twitter Party plus another chance to win a $100 Verizon GC or Samsung Galaxy Note 4 at the video chat immediately following. #VZWBuzz RSVP

Skinny Cow Moments Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @theskinnycow @freebies4mom @kristak2 and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Walmart GCs. #SkinnyCowMoments RSVP

Define Your Life Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @wendykrafferty @thedmfoundation. Prizes: THREE (3) $25 Amazon giftcards, ONE (1) $50 Amazon GC, ONE (1) $75 Amazon GC. #DefineYourLife RSVP

 
NEXT WEEK

Monday, May 11

Cleaning Untangled Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @eurekaclean @sweeptight @kellystilwell and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Walmart GCs. #CleaningUntangled RSVP

CVS Huggies Heroes Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @dentistmel @formulamom @iamthemaven and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 CVS giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 CVS GCs. #CVSHuggiesHeroes RSVP

Tuesday, May 12

Nudge Them Back Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @nudgesdogtreats @kellysluckyyou @dodomesticdad and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Walmart GCs. #NudgeThemBack RSVP

Wednesday, May 13

Diabetes Chat Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @cdiabetesinfo @diabetesinfl @amypcampbell and others. Prizes: THREE (3) $50 VISA gift cards. No RSVP, participate in party with hashtag #Diabetes Chat #BetterSleepMonth

Thursday, May 14

Spring Into Flavor Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @msmissy62 @ourhomemadelife @mudpiesandtiara and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Walmart GCs. #SpringIntoFlavor RSVP

Friday, May 15

Where Fun Begins Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @sunnydelight @candypo @mamamoiselle and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Walmart GCs. #WhereFunBegins RSVP

Creating a Smarter Home Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @theonlinemom @robynsworld @geekbabe @thetechdad. Prizes: TBA. #VZWBuzz RSVP


COMING SOON 

Tuesday, May 19

Nutrition & Lifestyle Twitter Party at 1 to 1:30 pm ET with @themotherhood @tmchathost @coopermunroe @emilymckhann. Prizes: THREE (3) $25 CVS/Pharmacy giftcards. #TheStorkOTC RSVP

Wednesday, May 20

Stonefire in Real Life Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @coryanneettiene @stonefirenaan. Prizes: ONE (1) Stonefire prize pack + $25 VISA giftcard, ONE (1) Stonefire prize pack + $50 VISA GC, ONE (1) Blendtec Blender Grand Prize. Participate in party with hashtag #EntertainIRL Details

Friday, May 22

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

Friday, May 29

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

Friday, June 5

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

Friday, June 12

Dads & Grads Smartphone Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @theonlinemom @robynsworld @geekbabe @thetechdad. Prizes: TBA. #VZWBuzz RSVP

Thursday, June 18

Male Fertility Twitter Party at 2 to 2:30 pm ET with @themotherhood @tmchathost @coopermunroe @emilymckhann. Prizes: THREE (3) $25 CVS/Pharmacy giftcards. #TheStorkOTC RSVP

Thursday, July 16

LGBT Conception Twitter Party at 1 to 1:30 pm ET with @themotherhood @tmchathost @coopermunroe @emilymckhann. Prizes: THREE (3) $25 CVS/Pharmacy giftcards. #TheStorkOTC RSVP

Tuesday, September 22

Supporting Friends Struggling to Conceive Twitter Party 1 to 1:30 pm ET with @themotherhood @tmchathost @coopermunroe @emilymckhann. Prizes: THREE (3) $25 CVS/Pharmacy giftcards. #TheStorkOTC RSVP

Wednesday, October 14

Healthy Mind & Body Twitter Party at 1 to 1:30 pm ET with @themotherhood @tmchathost @coopermunroe @emilymckhann. Prizes: THREE (3) $25 CVS/Pharmacy giftcards. #TheStorkOTC RSVP

Thursday, November 12

Fertility Issues & Relationships Twitter Party at 1 to 1:30 pm ET with @themotherhood @tmchathost @coopermunroe @emilymckhann. Prizes: THREE (3) $25 CVS/Pharmacy giftcards. #TheStorkOTC 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 plan, promote, 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 consultant, host, co-host, and/or panelist for others. I am not receiving 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.