Master Twitter Party Calendar with Prizes July 3

Twitter Parties

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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.

Constant Updates and Sneak Peek at Future Weeks

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, and Instagram. The majority of parties are for U.S. only, unless indicated otherwise. Twitter Parties for Canada residents highlighted in pink.

Master Twitter Party Calendar - Including USA and Canada

THIS 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

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

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

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

Thursday, July 7

Beauty for a Purpose Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @danarockauth @nova1991. Prizes: SEVEN (7) prizes, see RSVP link for prize descriptions. #Beautyforapurpose

Friday, July 8

Share Your Care Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @carebears. Prizes: TBA. #ShareYourCare

Must Have Smartphone Accessories Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with the VZWBuzz team. Prizes: ONE (1) Bose SoundLink Mini II Bluetooth speaker, ONE (1) LG V10 smartphone. #VZWBuzz

NEXT WEEK

Tuesday, July 12

Ice Cream Imagination - Real California Milk Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @resourcefulmom @realcalifmilk and others. Prizes: FOUR (4) Amazon giftcards, one each in the following denominations $25, $50, $75 or $100. #CAicecream

Wednesday, July 13

Scrub Cloth Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @scotchbrite @kateuhldean and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Walmart GCs. #ScrubCloth

Thursday, July 14

CareSHAREgrow Twitter Party at 4 pm ET with @shoplet. Prizes: TBA. #CareShareGrow

Friday, July 15

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

COMING SOON

Wednesday, July 20

Love With Food Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @lovewithfood. Prizes: SIX (6) winners get assorted July tasting boxes, ONE (1) Grand Prize winner get three different July tasting boxes. #LoveWithFood

Success With Stork OTC Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @kbwhiskey @dinade and others. Prizes: $50 CVS giftcards every 15 minutes, ONE (1) Grand Prize Stork OTC Twin Pack + 3 First Response Ovluation Kits + $50 CVS GC. #SuccessWithStorkOTC

Friday, July 22

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

Friday, July 29

Essential Apps Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with the VZWBuzz team. Prizes: TBA. #VZWBuzz

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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The BFG Disney Movie Review Steven Spielberg

Movies

Who's excited about today's Fourth of July weekend release of the latest Steven Spielberg movie, The BFG, based on the classic kids book by Roald Dahl? I know after seeing the trailer, I couldn't wait to see this and was fortunate to be invited to a very early screening of this picture more than a month ago at the intimate Director's Guild of America theater in Hollywood. So, I've had quite a bit of time to mull over this summer feature film in my movie critic mind. 

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What Parents Might Consider Before Kids See this Film

As a Spielberg admirer since his early days, I think audiences first and foremost will appreciate the tremendous job the director does with technical qualities, special effects and CGI to tell the story.  In fact, this may be the finest example yet showing Spielberg as a true cinematographic visionary.

The cast, representing generations of actors from beginners to seasoned thespians delivers impressive performances, too. And John Williams' musical score, his 24th for a Spielberg-directed film, was truly astounding, enjoyable and right on pitch. On the flip side as a parent I also experienced a different perspective. But let's not get ahead of ourselves, I'll tell you more about that later.

Many years in the making, this is the iconic film director's first project ever for Walt Disney. Spielberg explains he postponed completing this project because he was waiting for the proper technology to be available with which he could properly execute his vision. 

Worth noting is that Spielberg again partnered with Amblin Entertainment and Melissa Mathison, who wrote his breakout picture E.T. The Extra- Terrestrial back in 1982 -- coincidentally the same year Dahl first published The BFG book. 

Sadly, neither Mathison (who passed away of cancer after writing the screenplay) nor Dahl (who died in 1990) lived to see how Spielberg brought the story to the big screen. Yet, this film is a fitting tribute to both of their memories. Another fascinating side note: 2016 would have been the great author's 100th birthday.

In a nut shell, The BFG is a fantasy adventure action tale about a 10 year-old orphan girl and the 3-story building tall Big Friendly Giant who snatches her from bed in an orphanage. In the middle of the night he whisks her away, running through the streets, flying through the air, jumping giant step style island to island, before finally landing on a deserted isle and introducing little Sophie to both the scary and the good of living in Giant Country far, far away from civilization.

Newcomer Ruby Barnhill shines as Sophie in BFG

Stars of the movie include Oscar winner Mark Rylance as the Big Friendly Giant, first-time British actress Ruby Barnhill as Sophie, the orphan. Also in the talented cast: Penelope Wilton as a very convincing Queen of England; Jemaine Clement as scary giant and BFG archrival Fleshlumpeater; Rebecca Hall as Mary, the Queen's handmaid; Rafe Spall as Mr. Tibbs, the Queen's butler; and Bill Hader as Bloodbottler, one of the other fearful oversized Giant Country characters.

Spielberg says he read The BFG book to his own kids when they were younger. “It’s a story about friendship, " he reflects on his most recent masterpiece. "it’s a story about loyalty and protecting your friends and it’s a story that shows that even a little girl can help a big giant solve his biggest problems.” 

Overall, this is a fantastic and exciting movie with appeal across the generations. There are many reasons to praise the actors' performances (especially young newbie Barnhill) as well as Spielberg's golden touch in translating the complexities of Dahl's The BFG book and transforming the challenging material into a world-class production. 

However, remember the film is officially Rated PG "for action/peril, some scary moments and brief rude humor." Action and peril, such as an orphan playing a central character is of course a Disney hallmark dating back as far as the Wizard of Oz. And the rude humor we're talking about here isn't particularly disconcerting or disrespectful, it's mostly jokes about things like farting and other bodily functions which kids tend to find hilarious.  Still, having viewed the movie from a film critic as well as mother's perspective, I do have several caveats you might want to think about.

First, even if you are watching with your child, you may want to consider whether or not this film is appropriate if your son or daughter is younger than 4-6 years old (or is prone to nightmares) because they could find the first 15-20 minutes or so after the orphan is kidnapped a little too scary. 

Second, even though this is a Disney film with an engaging story and the BFG turns out to be a lovable oaf in the end, younger viewers may get a little restless as the movie's runtime clocks in at 3 minutes under two hours long. I do think older kids, especially those old enough to read Dahl classics like The BFG, James and the Giant Peach and Charlie and The Chocolate Factory will likely find the non-stop action, well-developed characters and simple story line -- and of course amazing special effects of this film -- entertaining and thought-provoking on many levels.

There is a positive twist to those concerns, though. In a day and age where child abductions unfortunately happen IRL, all too frequently, this is also a great launching point for an age-appropriate discussion on stranger danger with our children whether or not they are mature enough to enjoy this movie. It is also a teaching moment for moms, dads and caregivers which circles back to Spielberg's intentions of making this picture: ultimately this is a story about problem solving, friendship, loyalty and protecting our friends.

FTC Disclosure: MommyBlogExpert attended a special advance screening of this movie hosted by Disney to facilitate this review. No payment or other compensation was received in connection with this post and opinions here 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.

New York City Family Travel - Rolling Entertainment The Ride Bus Tour Review

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Acclaimed by Broadway theatrical critics -- and according to The Today Show said to be the hottest (air-conditioned) way to see NYC -- this is a fun and unforgettable bucket list adventure bridging the generations from little ones to the young at heart.

During the 75-minute bus tour of Midtown Manhattan the rolling show's attendees are treated to an entertaining and interactive survey of the most famous 50 blocks in the world. The Empire State Building, Radio City Music Hall, Macy's - the Biggest Store in the World, and many other historic buildings are just a few of the sights to behold. Along the way, you'll also see a rainbow of colorful New Yorkers who give this city its unique kind of melting pot personality and culture.

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THE RIDE is the perfect thing to do shortly after you arrive in NY so you can easily get an overview and sample the City that never sleeps to help you with planning the rest of your visit. Talent is everywhere you look: both among the entertaining and funny on-board hosts and the award-winning pop up cast on the streets.

Past passengers have included a long list of well-known singers, movie stars and other celebrities. And this summer, Presidential Candidates are reportedly expected to be taking THE RIDE around town.

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• Catching ballerina Anna Courter's pas de deux at Columbus Circle
• Seeing flash mobs stalk the tour bus as it rolls along
• Eavesdropping on impromptu banter with people walking the sidewalks
• Chatting up the occasional taxi cab driver on the street
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