Discover the Forest Share on Instagram in Honor of National Get Outdoors Day

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Summer is in full swing and warm sunshine is just calling our names -- reminding us all it's time to get outside and enjoy the fresh air and PLAY, no matter how old or young. National Get Outdoors Day, celebrated earlier in June, included a series of events offering traditional and nontraditional outdoor activities across the nation, including free admission to any national park on that day for families to inspire them to explore and find a park or other natural space closer to home. Now, Discover the Forest is extending the fun and public awareness. 

In the spirit of encouraging you and your kids -- as well as friends, family, and others -- to enjoy the outdoors this summer, this organization is inviting you to share your family fun with @DiscovertheForest on Instagram using the hashtag #ForestFotog. And to add to the excitement, they'll be posting creative forest photos and asking followers to replicate the photo with their family and participate using #Getoutdoors16. 

DiscoverTheForest.org highlights urban forests and parks that people may not even realize are right around the corner. These “naturehoods” are just a short-drive away, making it easy for families to unplug from the daily routine and reconnect with nature. In our area, there are many public parks that offer a variety of free outdoor play equipment and playgrounds that will keep kids entertained for hours. 

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Research has shown children who play outside have lower stress levels and more active imaginations, become fitter and leaner, develop stronger immune systems and are more likely to become environmentally conscious in the future. It is also great for the health of parents and everyone else to get out and follow along! 

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Fireworks Tips to Avoid Eye Body Injuries

Family Safety

Backyard, Public Fireworks Celebrations

It's a known fact: fireworks can cause all kinds of serious injuries, including eye damage and blindness -- sometimes even when it's not the victim's fault.  A case in point is a 13-year-old boy who had eye surgery at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami after being seriously injured in a fireworks accident. All the boy was doing was simply riding his bicycle in the neighborhood when someone deliberately threw a lit firecracker at him.

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"Consumer-purchased fireworks such as sparklers, firecrackers, and bottle rockets, are extremely dangerous when it comes to eye injuries," says Basil K. Williams, M.D., Chief Resident at Bascom Palmer. 

"Each year more than 9,000 injuries are caused by pyrotechnics and hundreds of kids and adults end up with severe fireworks injuries and burns. Common eye injuries include burns, lacertations, abrasion, retinal detachment, optic nerve damage and ruptured eyeballs. Even sparklers can blind you, so they are not toys and young children should not be allowed to handle them."

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Safe Fireworks Handling Tips

It goes without saying that you should only purchase legal consumer fireworks and use them only where they are permitted. 

In addition, Bascom Palmer offers these ideas for eye injury prevention

• Never allow young kids to play with fireworks of any type, even sparklers
• Everyone handling or watching fireworks as bystanders should always wear protective eyewear
• Older children must also be closely supervised when using fireworks and should never be left without a responsible adult present
• Have a bucket of water or garden house standing ready to use in an emergency in case of fire or flames
• Do not relight or handle a malfunctioning firework, instead soak them with water and dispose of properly
• To avoid a trash can fire, be sure to thoroughly soak all fireworks that have completed burning before throwing them out

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If you are attending a public fireworks display show

• View the display from no closer than 500 feet
• Respect all established safety barriers
• Follow all directions from firemen, police and other security personnel
• Do not touch unexploded fireworks

If Fireworks Accident Occurs

• Seek medical attention immediately, calling 911 if necessary
• If any particles get into the eye, never touch or rub it
• DO NOT rinse the eyes
• DO NOT apply any ointments to eye or take any blood-thinning pain medications such as ibuprofen or aspirin
• If a sharp object enter the eye do NOT pull it out, instead put a loose bandage on the affected eye without applying pressure and go to the hospital emergency room immediately.

About Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute of the University of Miami School of Medicine is ranked among the nation's best in ophthalmology by U.S. News & World Report. For additional information visit bascompalmer.org or call 800-329-7000. 

Best Wishes for a Safe &
Happy Fourth of July

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Master Twitter Party Calendar June 26 - July 2 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, Instagram, Google+, and Blab parties with prizes too.

Be the first to know when the latest MommyBlogExpert 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 parties for Canada residents highlighted in pink.

#fashae Twitter Party, Monday, June 27th at 8 pm ET

THIS WEEK

Monday, June 27

Skittles America Mix Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @skittles @dawnchats and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Amazon giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Amazon GCs. #SkittlesAmericaMix RSVP

Crunch Time Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @smiley360. Prizes: EIGHT (8) prize packs with Pure Protein products. #CrunchTime RSVP

fa'shae Couture Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @fa_shae @aturner_fashae @laclarabella @sholla777 @mommyblogexpert. Prizes: ONE (1) Grand Prize package including $250 Margaret Ellis Jewelry giftcard + fa'shae Couture Sweater, ONE (1) Clear Handbags tote bag, ONE (1) Clear Handbags black trim hand bag, ONE (1) fa'shae Couture Sweater in any color, ONE (1) fa'shae Couture Sweater in Natural color, TWO (2) $25 Amazon giftcards, ONE (1) fa'shae Couture Sweater in Apple Green color. #fashae RSVP

Legend of Tarzan Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @verasweeney @audreymcclellan. Prizes: TBA. #LegendofTarzan Details

PC Insiders Collection Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @presschoice @eastcoastmoms. Prizes: $1000 in prizes TBA - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #PCInsidersCollection RSVP

City Moms Blog N Fave Things Twitter Party at 10 pm ET with @citymomsblog. Prizes: 30 prize giveaways TBA. #CBNFavThings RSVP

Tuesday, June 28

Top Your Summer Twitter Party at 11 am ET with @outnumberedmama @coolchillmom and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Walmart GCs. #TopYourSummer RSVP

Scrub Dish Cloth Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @scotchbrite @kellysluckyyou and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Target giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Target GCs. #ScrubDishCloth RSVP

TD Aeroplan Chat Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @td_canada @aeroplan. Prizes: FIVE (5) $50 VISA giftcards, ONE (1) $250 VISA GC - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #TDAeroplan RSVP

Cans Get You Cooking Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @rachelferrucci @momdot and others. Prizes: TBA. #CansGetYouCooking No RSVP, Details

Taquiza Tabasco Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @dimemedia @tabasco and others. Prizes: THREE (3) branded Tabasco gift baskets ARV $150, ONE (1) $150 giftcard. #TaquizaTabasco RSVP

Lighting Your Life Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @monikahibbs. Prizes: Sylvania LED light bulbs + giftcards - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #LightingYourLife RSVP

Wednesday, June 29

Sip Your Summer Twitter Party at 11 am ET with @kateuhldean and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Walmart GCs. #SipYourSummer RSVP

Picked at Peak Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @littlemamajama @sweeptight and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Walmart GCs. #PickedatPeak RSVP

Fresh from Florida Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @momcentral @freshfromfl. Prizes: EIGHT (8) $50 Amazon gift codes. #FreshFromFlorida Details

Budget Bliss Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @fruit_bliss. Prizes: THREE (3) winners get Fruit Bliss sampler packs. Participate with hashtag #BudgetBliss

Say It With Pepsi Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @momspark. Prizes: THREE (3) prize packs TBA. #SayItWithPepsi Details

Ranch LB Luxury & Family Travel Twitter Party at 10 pm ET with @theranchlb. Prizes: ONE (1) 2-night stay at The Ranch at Laguna Beach, TWO (2) winners 1-night stay at The Ranch. #RanchLB RSVP

Thursday, June 30

Food Friends Beer Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @smiley360. Prizes: EIGHT (8) Heineken prize packs. #FoodFriendsBeer RSVP

Summer of Floats Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @kateuhldean and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Target giftcard, FIVE (5) Target GCs. #SummerofFloats RSVP

Lumene Challenge Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @influenstervox. Prizes: TBA. #LUMENEChallenge RSVP

Stabilyze Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @stabilyzebars and others. Prizes: TBA. #StabilyzeBars RSVP

Bilingual Vida Aguacate Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @vidaaguacate @candypo and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 VISA giftcard, FOUR (4) $150 VISA GCs and a Grand Prize $350 VISA GC. #VidaAguacate RSVP

Pack More Fun Summer Chat Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @merlotmommy @cookiesandclogs. Prizes: TBA. #PackMoreFun RSVP

Friday, July 1

Summer Fun Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with  the VZWBuzz team. Prizes: ONE (1) JBL Flip 3 portable Bluetooth speaker, ONE (1) LG V10 smartphone. #VZWBuzz RSVP

NEXT WEEK

Monday, July 4

Traveling Mom Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @travelingmoms @kimorlando and others. Prizes: ONE (1) Ricardo of Beverly Hills suitcase. #TMom RSVP

Tuesday, July 5

First 5 Chat on Water Fun & Safety Twitter Party at 2:30 pm ET with @first5la @first5laparents and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) Kids in the House Premium Memberships, FOUR (4) $25 Lakeshore Learning Materials giftcards, FIVE (5) Stewie Learns to Swim books, ONE (1) $50 Lakeshore Learning Materials GC. #First5Chat RSVP

Wednesday, July 6

Let's Go Carnival Twitter Chat at Noon ET with @carnivalcruise @sjconsulting_ca. Prizes: TBA - Open to BOTH US & Canada Residents. #LetsGoCarnival No RSVP, Details

At Home Stores Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @momtalkradio @athomestores. Prizes: $1000+ in At Home Stores giftcards. Participate with hashtag #AtHomeStores

Friday, July 8

Must Have Smartphone Accessories Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with the VZWBuzz team. Prizes: TBA. #VZWBuzz RSVP

COMING SOON

Friday, July 15

Managing Social Media Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with the VZWBuzz team. Prizes: TBA. #VZWBuzz RSVP

Friday, July 22

All About the Cloud Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with the VZWBuzz team. Prizes: TBA. #VZWBuzz RSVP

Friday, July 29

Essential Apps 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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