Sunday, March 20, 2016

Master Twitter Party Calendar March 20-26 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.


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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, March 20

Udderly Smooth Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @mmc67. Prizes: NINE (9) Udderly Smooth giftbaskets, ONE (1) Grand Prize Coach Wristlet Bag - BOTH US & Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes#UdderlySmooth RSVP

Monday, March 21

Mobu Herbals Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @mobuherbalsshop @mobuqueen and others. Prizes: FOUR (4) prizes TBA, plus Early Bird. #MOBUHerbals RSVP

Granola My Way Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @kellysluckyyou @kellystilwell and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Walmart GCs. #GranolaMyWay RSVP 

Eastertaining Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @eggsoeufs @sjconsulting_ca. Prizes: ONE (1) Grand Prize Le Creuset 9.5 Qt Oval French Oven, ONE (1) Kitchen Aid 10-piece Copper Tri-
Ply Cookware set, plus other great prizes - see RSVP for complete prize descriptions - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #Eastertaining RSVP

Tuesday, March 22

Every Drop Counts Twitter Party at Noon ET with @ptpa @ptpasharon. Prizes: SIX (6) $75 prize packs, ONE (1) Grand Prize $350 prize pack - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #EveryDropCounts RSVP

Spring Win Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @1800flowers @harryanddavid. Prizes: $700 in bouquets, snacks and more - TEN (10) winners. #SpringWin #sweepstakes RSVP

Libby's Spring Spruce Up Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @libbystable @resourcefulmom. Prizes: ONE (1) Grand Prize including Cuisinart Smart Stick Hand Blender, serving tray + Libby's products, THREE (3) prize packs including Good Grips Canister set + Libby's products. #SpringSpruceUp RSVP

Halos Crafts Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @halosfun @somedayilllearn. Prizes: FOUR (4) $25, THREE (3) $50, TWO (2) $75 and ONE (1) $125 VISA giftcard. #HalosCrafts RSVP

Hasbro Game Time Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @crowdtappers. Prizes: $750 in VISA giftcards. #HasbroGameTime RSVP

Hoops With Crunch Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @cheezit @pringles and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Target giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Target GCs. #HoopsWithCrunch RSVP

Elizz Caregiving Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @kidsumers. Prizes: VISA giftcards - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #ElizzCaregiving RSVP

10 Por Ciento Tu Bilingual Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @vivemejor @laflowers and others. Prizes: TWO (2) winners get Nicky Jam autographed Beats by Dre headphones, ONE (1) winner gets $50 iTunes giftcard. #10PorCientoTu RSVP

Pru Pact Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @hispanicize @mclyte. Prizes: TWO (2) prize packs including $50 VISA giftcard + Prudential gift package, ONE (1) $100 VISA GC + Prudential gift pack, ONE (1) $250 VISA GC + Prudential gift pack. #PruPact #Hispz16 RSVP

Alexia Farm to Flavor Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @jylmomif @dadventurous and others. Prizes: TBA. #FarmtoFlavor RSVP

Christian Mingle Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @bargainbriana @christianmingle. Prizes: TBA. #ChristianMingle RSVP

Wednesday, March 23

My Everyday Champ Twitter Party at Noon ET with @freebies4mom @lomargie and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $50 VISA giftcards. #MyEverydayChamp RSVP


Inspire Big Dreams Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @toysrus @iamthemaven and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Toys R Us giftcard, FIVE (5) prize packs including $100 Toys R Us GC + either Disney Princess doll - see RSVP link for complete prize descriptions. #InspireBigDreams RSVP

Tech21 Life Happens Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @clever_network @tech21official. Prizes: SEVEN (7) prize packs including $100 e-giftcards + Tech21 Xplorer iPhone case ARV $89.95, ONE (1) Grand prize including $200 e-GC + Tech21 Xplorer iPhone case ARV $89.95 #Tech21Xplorers RSVP

Data and a Movie Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @familymobile @vudufans and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart giftcard, TWO (2) $100 Walmart GCs, THREE (3) prize packs including $100 Walmart GC + a smartphone - see RSVP link for complete prize descriptions. #DataAndaMovie RSVP

Quaker Flats Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @influenstervox @quaker. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Target giftcards. #QuakerFlats RSVP

Love With Food Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @lovewithfood. Prizes: March Tasting Boxes, see RSVP link for full prize details. #LoveWithFood RSVP

My Big Fat Greek Chat Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @audreymcclellan @verasweeney and others. Prizes: SIX (6) My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 prize packs, ONE (1) Grand Prize $500 giftcard. #MyBigFatGreekChat No RSVP, Details

Honey Bunches of Oat Honey Crunchy O's Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @iheartpublix @hboats. Prizes: NINE (9) $40 Publix giftcards, ONE (1) $150 Publix GC. #CrunchOs RSVP

Best Possible Starters Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @listen2lena @thesocialcommon. Prizes: TBA Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #BestPossibleStarters Details

Master Tax Security Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @resourcefulmom @masterlockus. Prizes: FOUR (4) winners get Master Lock Keyed Locking File Box + $25 VISA giftcard, total ARV $40, ONE (1) Grand Prize Sentry Safe Digital Alarm Safe, ARV $530 - BOTH US & Canada residents eligible for prizes#MasterTaxSecurity RSVP

Stonyfield Grassfed Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @bookieboo @stonyfield and others. Prizes: ONE (1) Whole Foods $1000 shopping spree, TEN (10) $100 Whole Foods giftcards, SIX (6) Eat Complete books, plus Stonyfield Grassfed Yogurt - see RSVP for complete prize descriptions. #StoneyfieldGrassfed RSVP

Thursday, March 24

Windex Movie Night Twitter Party at 11 am ET with @thesimpleparent @comebackmomma and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 VISA giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 VISA GCs. #WindexMovieNight RSVP

Ultimate Litter Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @catspride @outnumberedmama and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Walmart GCs. #UltimateLitter RSVP

EmergenCChews Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @smiley360. Prizes: Fit Bits, a year's supply of Emergen-C Chewables, giftcards and more. #EmergenCChews RSVP

Zing Zero Calorie Stevia Sweetener Facebook Party at 3 pm ET with Moms Meet. Prizes: TEN (10) winners. RSVP

Inspired by Happiness Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @ibhappiness @mombloggersclub. Prizes: SEVEN (7) $25 giftcards, ONE (1) Grand Prize $50 GC + Inspired by Happiness products. #IBHappyGF RSVP

Awaken Summer Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @7onashoestring @growupbilingual and others. Prizes: FOUR (4) $200 Disney World giftcards. #AwakenSummer RSVP

Spring at Kohl's Bilingual Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @laflowers @lbconnect and others. Prizes: $1500 in giftcards, including a $500 GC Grand Prize. #SpringAtKohls RSVP

Instaready Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @sheknowsdeals @beautyblogger. Prizes: TBA. Participate with hashtag #Instaready

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

Go RVing Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @gorving @thefitrv. Prizes: TBA. #GoRving RSVP

Friday, March 25


Petrend Easter Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @charlottereed @petrendologist. Prizes: TBA. #PetrendEaster RSVP



NEXT WEEK



#RespectYourCat Night Twitter Party, March 28, 8 - 10 pm ET
Monday, March 28

Respect Your Cat Twitter Party 8 to 10 pm ET with @morrisapproved @mommyblogexpert and
 others. Prizes: 9Lives cat food and swag. #RespectYourCat RSVP

Tuesday, March 29

Project Repat Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @coopermunroe @themotherhood and
 others. Prizes: FOUR (4) $50 VISA giftcards, ONE (1) Grand Prize Project Repat T-shirt Lap Blanket. #ProjectRepat RSVP

Cereal Anytime Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @amomsimpression @2wired2tired and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Walmart GCs. #CerealAnytime RSVP

Wednesday, March 30

Nutrition on a Budget Twitter Party at 1  pm ET with @fruit_bliss. Prizes: THREE (3) winners get Fruit Bliss Minis. #NutritionOnaBudget No RSVP

Stouffer's This is Fit Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @clever_network @team_on_3 and others. Prizes: SIX (6) $100 VISA giftcards, ONE (1) Grand Prize $200 VISA GC. #ThisIsFit RSVP 

Game Night In Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @aleamilham @mudpiesandtiara and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Walmart GCs. #GameNightIn RSVP

Wipes Chat Twitter Party at 4 pm ET with @welovewipes. Prizes: $25 Amazon giftcard. #WLWEggstravaganza Details

Thursday, March 31

Bissell Spring Cleaning Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @clever_network @bissellclean. Prizes: SIX (6) $100 VISA giftcards, ONE (1) Grand Prize $200 VISA GC. #Bissellclean RSVP

The Great Grilled Cheese Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @canolaeatwell. Prizes: $100 grocery giftcard + product + branded apron. #CanolaConnect Details

TD Aeroplan Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @td_canada @fairmonthotels and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $50 Amazon giftcards - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #TDAeroplan RSVP

Friday, April 1

Keeping the Family in Synch Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with the VZWBuzz team. Prizes: TBA. #VZWBuzz RSVP

Saturday, April 2

How Do You Johnsonville Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @johnsonvilleca @simplystacienet and others. Prizes: SIX (6) prize packs with $50 Johnsonville coupons + $30 VISA giftcard, ONE (1) Grand Prize $200 Johnsonville coupons + $320 VISA GC - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes#HowDoYouJohnsonville RSVP


COMING SOON

Sunday, April 3

Deacon's Folly Twitter Party at 5 pm ET with @beingthewriter @deaconsfolly. Prizes: ONE (1) $25 Amazon giftcard, ONE (1) $10 Starbucks GC, ONE (1) $5 iTunes GC, ONE (1) Deacon's Folly e-book. #DeaconsFolly RSVP

Tuesday, April 5

Earn It Frame It Twitter Party at Noon ET with @coopermunroe @emilymckhann and others. Prizes: TWO (2) $100 diplomaframe.com e-giftcards, ONE (1) varsity letter frame, ONE (1) graduation autograph frame, ONE (1) "class of" themed frame. #EarnItFrameIt RSVP

Homeschool Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @ihomeschoolnet and others. Prizes: TBA. #ihsnet Details

Friday, April 8

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

Monday, April 11

How Do You Fondue Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @themeltingpot. Prizes: Melting Pot giftcards. #HowDoUFondue RSVP


Passover Philadelphia Cream Cheese Twitter Party at 8:30 pm ET with @joyofkosher @mommyblogexpert and others. Prizes: TBA. #Philly4Passover Watch this space for updates on hashtag and RSVP link as soon as they're available.


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 consultant, host, co-host, and/or panelist for others. Except for the #RespectYourCat 9Lives Twitter Party on 3/28 and the #Philly4Passover Philadelphia Cream Cheese Twitter Party on 4/11/16, 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.

Friday, March 18, 2016

How to Encourage Kids Individuality and Self-Confidence Through Modern Parenting


Parenting



Guest Post

by Courtney Baugh
One Mad Hatter Blog

When I asked Sarah yesterday whether she wanted a pony tail, braids, or pig tails for school I wasn't expecting to have a moment that would alter my parenting.  With a gleam in her big brown eyes, my daughter excited replied: "One pigtail.  One braid."

One Pigtail...


It took me a second to swallow my immediate reaction -- a desire to correct and control.  Really? One of each?  In my head I quickly ran through the various scenarios.  Two stuck out in particular: One in which Sarah is sitting on the playground crying after being teased.  In the other scenario she is pushing some dirty-blond haired kid to the ground because he teased her about her hair. Neither are settling thoughts.  And then the teacher, what is she going to think of me?  No, I'm not lazy or lack care.   This is what Sarah asked for. 
Like I said, it took a second to check myself and bite my tongue.  "Okay sweetie, go get two hairbands."  With great care, I quickly put half of lil' miss's golden brown hair into a pigtail, allowing myself a few seconds to admire her natural curls.  I then do my best to get her wisps of hair into a somewhat decent looking braid.
Upon finishing, Sarah immediately ran her hand admiringly over the braid and then the pigtail.  I snapped her picture and posted it on Facebook, the caption reading: "Sarah wanted one braid and one pony tail today.  No, it's not crazy hair day.  She's just weird."  A little later, a friend replied: "She's got her own style going on and doesn't care what anyone else thinks.  She's off to a great start, building that self confidence. Good job mama."
One Braid...
My friend's comment really resonated with me.  That, combined with the huge smile across my daughter's face as she looked at herself in the mirror, squelched any remaining hesitations I had. In its place was an overwhelming desire to raise a strong, confident, quirky kid.
One pigtail.  One braid.  Why not?  If it makes her happy and confident, then I'm all for it.
Our world today is hyper focused on appearance and fitting in.  You need to look like X and speak like Y.  Do our children really need to be exposed to these false ideas at an early age?  Sadly, many of us do just that when we correct the way our child dresses or wears his/her own hair.  We are teaching them the cultural norms supersede their wants and desires regarding their own thoughts, opinions and bodies without even realizing it.
I don't want my four year old worrying about what kids at school think about her outside appearance.  She'll have plenty of time in the future to deal with such foolish and incorrect cultural idealogies. I say let them be kids.  Let them dress like Punky Bruster.  Let them lavish in their displays of unique personality.  But don't stop there.  Praise them for their confidence and their willingness to be different.  Acknowledge their ability to represent who they are and who they want to be.  Enjoy them.
Gandhi said, "Be the change you want to see in the world." If you are like me and tired of the ever increasing poor ideas regarding how we should look, dress, and act; particularly, those placed on young girls and women, then do something about it. Defy the false standards placed upon us and our kids.  Encourage them to think on their own and be proud of who they are.  Teach the correct values of integrity and self-worth.
Sarah is her own person.  She is a goof, a loving sister, intelligent, stubborn, feisty and more.  I probably have it easier than others when it comes to cultivating her individuality and confidence because of who Sarah is.  She is pretty set on being true to herself.  Sarah does what she wants (sometimes to the dismay of her parents).  She thinks on her own and asserts her individuality and independence daily.  My goal is to not destroy that self-confidence.
Your goal may be to coax Annie or Johnny to leave their shell.  Or it may be to recognize the differences between your children and treat them as such, being careful not to create mini versions of their older siblings.

Whatever your goal is my advice is to love them the way they are.  Plain and simple.  And if I may add... love yourself. You may not realize the full effect you have on your children and their friends, or really, any other child.  Your children are silently watching you throughout the day.  They see the good, the bad and the ugly.  If we want them to stand on their own, to form their own conclusions and be true to themselves, then we need to start with ourselves.
Love yourself and be true to who you are and hope to be. Love those crazy midgets. And change the world.

About the Author

Courtney is a married mother of three children ages 4, 2 and 5 months. She's one mom wearing many hats, publishing the One Mad Hatter Blog.

FTC Disclosure: All content and images in story provided by Courtney Baugh. No compensation was exchanged in association with this post. 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.

Thursday, March 17, 2016

Disney on Ice Tickets On Sale Now for Southern California Family Friendly Live 2016 Shows


Family Entertainment





Looking for something to do over spring break with your family, that appeals across the generations? Then you'll want to consider grabbing tickets for Disney on Ice presents Treasure Trove, which arrives in Southern California in mid April. Southland performances start at Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario from April 13-17, before moving to Long Beach Arena from April 21-24.


Disney on Ice shows always seem to entertain all ages, as shown by the 2014 Disney on Ice Let's Celebrate and the prior year's Disney on Ice Rockin' Ever After shows which MommyBlogExpert reviewed.  If the new live colorful production is anything like these fabulous previous ones, you are in for even more world class quality family entertainment than ever before. 

In Disney on Ice Treasure Trove, the audience will be invited to hit the ice with all the classic Disney characters you and your kids love: Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald and Goofy. But the fun doesn't stop there, after beloved Disney Princesses Rapunzel, Ariel, Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, Aurora, Tiana, Mulan and Snow White come on the scene. And in homage to the upcoming Disney movie Alice Through the Looking Glass, guests will be treated to Alice and the Mad Hatter. In all you'll be delighted with a high energy music and dance skating performance inspired by eight Disney movies and featuring more than 50 Disney characters.


Tickets on Sale Now - Special Family Discount


Tickets are on sale now for both Ontario and Long Beach and there is a special Mom's discount to save big on tickets for your family (see bottom of this post).

Here's a peek at what's in-store for Disney fans of all ages...



Show Dates
  • April 13-17, 2016  Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, California
  • April 21-24, 2016  Long Beach Arena in Long Beach, California

Performance Schedule

Ontario - Citizens Business Bank Arena
4000 Ontario Center Parkway, Ontario, CA 91764 

Wednesday, April 13        7:00 pm
Thursday, April 14            7:00 pm
Friday, April 15                  7:00 pm
Saturday, April 16             11:00 am, 3:00 pm & 7:00 pm
Sunday, April 17                1:00 pm & 5:00 pm

Long Beach - Long Beach Arena
300 E. Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, CA 90802

Thursday, April 21            7:00 pm
Friday, April 22                11:30 am & 7:00 pm
Saturday, April 23            11:00 am, 3:00 pm & 7:00 pm
Sunday, April 24               11:00 am, 3:00 pm & 7:00 pm

Ticket Pricing & Where to Buy
Disney on Ice Treasure Trove Ticket prices $15 - $75.  Available for purchase at each venue box office on day/nite of performance and online in advance for Citizens Business Bank Arena at AXS.com and for Long Beach Arena at Ticketmaster.com. Note: Tickets may be subject to service charges, facility and handling fees.


Family 4-Pack Tickets Just $80

Good on Select Performances
ONLY on AXS & Ticketmaster
Discount Code: MOM


About Disney on Ice
For a complete list of show dates nationwide and to learn more about this popular ice skating tour visit DisneyonIce.com.  You can also stay up to date on all the latest news by following the show on FacebookTwitter and YouTube.

FTC Disclosure: MommyBlogExpert is receiving a family pack of tickets to facilitate review of Disney on Ice Treasure Trove. All images in post provided by Feld Entertainment and Disney on Ice. 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.