Sunday, February 21, 2016

Master Twitter Party Calendar Feb 21 - Feb 27 Parties w/ Prizes - Continuous Updates


Twitter Parties



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


Master Twitter Party Calendar - Including USA & Canada

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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 brand 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, Google+, and Blab parties with prizes too.


Be the first to know when the latest Mommy Blog Expert Twitter Party schedule goes live by following MBE on TwitterFacebookPinterestInstagramGoogle+ 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, February 21

Le French Book Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @beingthewriter @lefrenchbook. Prizes: eBook copies of the Winemaker Detective series and a complete set of print books of the whole series. #LeFrenchBook RSVP

Meet the Kings Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @hossmagazine @timberkings. Prizes: ONE (1) Brayden Electric Fireplace ARV $1099, ONE (1) Dewalt prize pack ARV $300, ONE (1)  Fuji Instax Share Printer ARV $223 - BOTH US & Canada residents eligible for prizes#MeetTheKings No RSVP Details

Monday, February 22

McDonalds Team Breakfast 1-1:45 pm ET with @momcentral @mcd_ctwma and others. Prizes: TWO (2) $50 McDonalds giftcards, FIVE (5) prize packs including $50 McDonalds GC + breakfast sandwich maker. #TeamBreakfast Details

Manwich Monday Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @crissy @parentpretty and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) prize packs including Manwich swag + product plus $50 giftcard. #ManwichMonday RSVP

Tuesday, February 23

Kelloggs Raisin Bran Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @smiley360. Prizes: EIGHT (8) winners will receive a product prize pack. #KelloggsRaisinBran RSVP

The Great Indoors Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @listen2lena @mapleleaffoods and others. Prizes: $5000 in prizes Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes #TheGreatIndoors Details

Disney Kids Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @resourcefulmom. Prizes: FIVE (5) $25 Disney giftcards. #DisneyKids RSVP

Hibernation Season Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @jylmomif @dadventurous and others. Prizes: TBA. #HibernationSeason Details

Wednesday, February 24

Flavor Your Moment Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @clever_network @tatelylesugarus. Prizes: SIX (6) $75 VISA giftcards, ONE (1) $100 VISA GC. #FlavorYourMoment RSVP

Love With Food Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @lovewithfood. Prizes: THREE (3) winners get a February Tasting Box, ONE (1) winner gets all 3 February Tasting Boxes, ONE (1) winners gets a 3-month Tasting Subscription. #LoveWithFood RSVP

Little Teeth Chat Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @5minutesformom @ameracadpeddent. Prizes: SIX (5) prize packages including $50 VISA giftcard + kids dental care kit. #LittleTeethChat RSVP

Thursday, February 25

Give Extra Get Extra Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @extragum @outnumberedmama and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Target giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Target GCs. #GiveExtraGetExtra RSVP

Capture the Moment Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @vtechphones @clever_network. Prizes: SIX (6) $50 VISA giftcards, ONE (1) Grand Prize VM343 Baby Monitor ARV $199. #CaptureTheMoment RSVP

Friday, February 26

Cheez It with MMs Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @mymilitarysvgs @candypo. Prizes: FIVE (5) winners will get a Cheez-It Basketball Chair. #cheezitmms Details

Smartphone Tips & Tricks Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with the VZWBuzz team. Prizes: TBA. #VZWBuzz RSVP

Sunday, February 28

Speak Beautiful Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @clever_network @dove. Prizes: SIX (6) $100 VISA giftcards, ONE (1) Grand Prize $200 VISA GC. #SpeakBeautiful RSVP 


NEXT WEEK

Thursday, March 3

PPL Unplugged Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @seemomclick @shesaved. Prizes: $260 in energy efficient cooking prizes. #PPLunplugged RSVP

Friday, March 4

Spring Cleaning Your Digital Life Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with the VZWBuzz team. Prizes: TBA. #VZWBuzz RSVP


COMING SOON

Tuesday, March 8

Homeschool Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @ihomeschoolnet. Prizes: TBA. #ihsnet No RSVP, Details

Thursday, March 10

Easter Baking Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @bobsredmill @clever_network. Prizes: SEVEN (7) $50 Bob's Red Mill giftcards + product packs ARV $43, ONE (1) Grand Prize $100 Bob's Red Mill GC + product pack ARV $43. #BRMEaster RSVP 

Friday, March 11

Creating a Smarter Home Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with the VZWBuzz team. Prizes: TBA. #VZWBuzz RSVP

Wednesday, March 16

Lucky Birthday Bash Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @winitcanadausa @mommiesdrink and others. Prizes: See the growing list of prizes to win on the RSVP link Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes#LuckyBirthdayBash RSVP

Friday, March 18

Getting More From Your Tablet Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with the VZWBuzz team. Prizes: TBA. #VZWBuzz RSVP

Friday, March 25

Planning Your Vacation Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with the VZWBuzz team. 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.



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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.



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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, email janis@janiselspas.com for information with "Twitter Party Consulting Query" in the subject line.



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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.

Saturday, February 20, 2016

National Parks Summer Camp Theme Inspires Innovation for Kids Pre-K to 8th Grade


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Our National Parks are collectively America's greatest playground, classroom and art studio. So it couldn't be more fun, educational and creatively inspiring that there's something special going on to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the National Park system. Camp Galileo, with more than 50 locations in Southern California, San Francisco Bay Area and Chicagoland, will be offering a National Park theme week as part of their innovative and educational offerings for the 2016 summer day camp session.


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It's amazing what your kids will think of and create when you work with them at home using the Galileo Innovation Approach (GIA) which involves five key mindsets

1. Visionary - Identify goals and decide on a theme to build upon
2. Collaborative - Brainstorm and generate ideas together
3. Determined - Talk about the importance of being visionary as they start their projects
4. Courageous - Encourage kids to be fearless as they go through the creative process
5. Reflective - Evaluate what worked and trouble shoot to redesign better next time

These 5 concepts using the GIA are demonstrated in the four very different crafts my own children created when we sat down to innovate inspired by many National Parks we've visited as a family.

A palm tree painting on canvas...
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A horse desert scene made with cardboard... 
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A leaf molded from a real one in ceramic...
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A painted seashell pencil box...
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These mind expanding, creative and fun activities are reflective of the sorts of projects and activities the Camp Galileo kids will experience this summer whether you're looking for an art camp, science camp or a combination of the two.

Save $40 + Get Early Bird Savings - Signup Before 2/29/16
Readers who register your kids for Camp Galileo before February 29th are eligible for both the $40 discount and the Early Bird Savings. After February 29th, the $40 discount will still be active.  Guarantee your spot—and your biggest savings—by February 29th and you can change your camp date or location through May 2 for absolutely no fee.



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Just Think of All the National Parks Your Kids Can "Visit" This Summer with Camp Galileo!


Free DIY Downloadable Projects
Galileo also offers FREE downloadable directions with a list of materials your child will need to make educational craft projects including LED Illuminated Cards, Bristle BotsSushi Design & Creation, a Rubberband Helicopter  and a Spoon Catapult. All these stimulating activities are representative of the type of projects Galileo campers create.

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About Camp Galileo
Camp Galileo has more than 50 locations in the San Francisco Bay Area, Southern California and Chicagoland offering age-appropriate curricula for campers Pre-K through entering 8th Grade. National Parks Adventure is just one of the themes Galileo will offer this summer for kids Pre-K through 5th grade. The other 2016 themes, featuring age-appropriate activities and projects, are Space Explorers, Galileo Makers: Toys and Galileo Olympics
At Galileo summer camp, through the Galileo Innovation Approach, kids have transformative, mind-blowing, life-changing fun. It's where your kids will learn a whole new way to create. Kids start to see themselves differently—they start to think of themselves as innovators, with the vision and confidence to change the world. At Galileo, innovators rule. Visit the official website for more information.

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Thursday, February 18, 2016

Best Oscar Night Smartphone Apps + More to Enjoy the Academy Awards on Your Devices

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Living directly under the final approach to Santa Monica Airport, I always know something important is going on in town when the number of private jets flying over the neighborhood spikes. And with Oscar Week just a few days away and the Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday, February 28, local luxury plane traffic is increasing big time right now. Even if you're not here in Los Angeles, across the world Oscar Fever is definitely heating up for one of the most popular television broadcasts of the year.




There are so many great ways for everyone who loves entertainment to partake in the excitement of the Oscars via your smartphones and tablets.  From all the Vanity Fair parties and events I've been invited to cover for MBE next week from Feb 24-28, to the Oscar Night red carpet fashion, to the awards themselves, to the post ceremony parties and after-awards commentaries, there will be so much going on.


Best Apps to Take it All In


In addition to logging into Oscar.com, 2021 Inside the Oscars Podcast, and playing along by printing your own free Oscars Ballot PDF and predicting the winners, below are my top picks to enhance your enjoyment and engagement in all the festivities. Go ahead and indulge, because as the Academy says, "We All Dream in Gold."


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Official Oscars App
For iOS and Android users, check out the ABC show-focused apps offering goldmine of functionality and fun beyond what you'll see on the actual telecast. Thanks to webcams strategically placed around the awards venue at Hollywood & Highland Center, using this app you'll be able to view the winners' extended Thank Yous, as well as get an insider's view backstage, in the control room and in the press room.  The apps continue to be better each year so you can expect the newest versions to  allow even more unprecedented viewing and sharing options as well as gives you the chance to see more video and interact with all the Oscar Night excitement.

Fandango App
Offers apps for both iOS and Android as well as Apple Watch, where you can find which theaters are open and what health safety protocols are in place as well as do ticket purchasing and theater seat selection.

IMDb App
Whether for iOS or Android, this is your go-to source to see all the details of every movie ever made. This will come in handy if you want to try and see some or most of the movies up for awards this year as well as to consult while you're watching the Oscars and you want to see a trailer, a complete list of crew and cast members, or other trivia for a particular movie.


Pinterest App
The well-known platform Pinterest, which runs on both iOS and Android, is a personal favorite of mine. As you'll see from MBE's dedicated Oscar Night Party Ideas Pinterest board, this is an incredible source featuring a seemingly infinite stream of creative DIY ideas for those of you who will be holding an Oscar viewing party at home this year. You'll find a huge stash of Oscar Watching Party DIY Crafts and Recipes, including easy-to-do projects of every type imaginable from free printable invitations and ballots for your guests to predict the winners to inside and outside decorations, photo booths and props, entertaining ideas and Oscar-theme food and drink recipes.






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