Master Twitter Party Calendar Oct 2 - Oct 8 Parties w/ Prizes Constant 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 subscribing to this blog and following MBE on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and Google+. The majority of parties listed are for U.S. only, unless indicated otherwise. Look for new parties for Canada residents highlighted in pink.

THIS WEEK

Tuesday, October 4

Make Game Time Saucy Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @gingercasa1 @donnahup and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Walmart GCs. #MakeGameTimeSaucy RSVP

First 5 Chat Twitter Party at 2:30 pm ET with @first5la @childrennow. Prizes: $400+ in prizes and giftcards fro Lakeshore Learning. #First5Chat RSVP

IAMS Visible Difference Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @kellysluckyyou @blm03 and others. Prizes: FOUR (4) $100 Walmart giftcards, ONE (1) Grand Prize $150 Walmart GC. #IAMSvisibledifference RSVP

Listerine Bold Percent Twitter Party at 5 pm ET with @crowdtappers. Prizes: ONE (1) $25 VISA GC, TWO (2) $50 VISA GCs, TWO (2) $75 VISA GCs, ONE (1) $100 VISA GC, ONE (1) Grand Prize $250 VISA GC. #BoldPercent RSVP

Breathometer Mint Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @breathometer @mombloggersclub. Prizes: FIVE (5) Mint units, TWO (2) $50 Amazon gift certificates, ONE (1) Grand Prize $400 for Six Flags parks on Amazon.com. #SmartMint RSVP

iHomeSchool Network Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @ihomeschoolnet @doverpubs and others. Prizes: TBA - see Details link for more info. #ihsnet Details

Wednesday, October 5

New Comfort Food Twitter Party at Noon ET with @sitsgirls. Prizes: THREE (3) $50 VISA giftcards, ONE (1) $100 VISA GC, ONE (1) $200 VISA GC. #NewComfortFood RSVP

Halloween Petrends Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @charlottereed @epipet and others. Prizes: Lots of prizes for cats and dogs - see RSVP link for complete prize descriptions. #PetrendTweets RSVP

Legendary Thirst Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @smiley360 @turkeyhilldairy. Prizes: SIXTEEN (16) prize packs including giftcards & other goodies, TWO (2) $25 giftcards - see RSVP link for complete prize description. #LegendaryThirst RSVP

PawfectBOO Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @iamthemaven @outnumberedmama and others. Prizes: FOUR (4) $100 Walmart giftcards, ONE (1) $150 Walmart GC + year's supply Temptations Classic Treats. #PawfectBOO RSVP

Nestle Splash of Fun Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @influenstervox. Prizes: TBA. #NestleSplashofFun RSVP

HGTV Home Canada Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @hossmagazine @sarahbaeumler and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) paint and brush, ARV $125 each, ONE (1) Grand Prize paint and brush, ARV $250 - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #HGTVHomeCA Details

Manwich Tonight Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @resourcefulmom @manwich. Prizes: FIVE (5) prize packs including skilled + Manwich branded items + $50 VISA GC - see RSVP for complete prize descriptions. #ManwichTonight RSVP

Thanksgiving Turkey Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @cdn_turkey @foodbloggersca. Prizes: FIVE (5) $50 grocery cards - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #TalkCDNturkey RSVP

TruMoo Orange Scream Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @thesimpleparent @dawnchats. Prizes: FIVE (5) $25 Target giftcards, ONE (1) $75 Target GC. #TruMooOrangeScream RSVP

Thursday, October 6

PTPA Twitter Party at Noon ET with @ptpa. Prizes: Prizes moms and little ones will love, see RSVP for details - BOTH US & Canada residents eligible for prizes. #PTPAparty RSVP

Clairol Color Confidently Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @momcentral @clairolcolor and others. Prizes: TWO (2) $50 Amazon giftcard codes, SIX (6) prize packs including $50 Amazon GC + Clairol Product. #ColorConfidently Details 

Sheba Meaty Sticks Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @influenstervox. Prizes: TBA. #ShebaMeatySticks RSVP

Care Share Grow Twitter Party at 4 pm ET with @shoplet. Prizes: TBA. #careSHAREgrow RSVP

Foster Farms Game Day Facebook Live Party at 5 pm ET with Mrs. Kathy King. Prizes: ONE (1) Grand Prize $100 in Foster Farms products. RSVP/Details

Friday, October 7

National Salmon Day Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @andiemmitchell @cosmermaid and others. Prizes: FOUR (4) Salmon Loves Rice prize packs, ONE (1) One (1) Grand Prize: Pink Cuisinart Kitchen Set featuring Smart Stick Immersion Hand Blender and Mini-Prep Plus Food Processor. Participate with hashtags #NationalSalmonDay #Sweeps, No RSVP

The Connected Home Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with the VZWBuzz team. Prizes: ONE (1) Samsung Level Bluetooth wireless headphones, ONE (1) Canary smart home security system. #VZWBuzz RSVP

NEXT WEEK

Tuesday, October 11

Family Savings Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @freebies4mom @aleamilham and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $125 Family Dollar giftcard, FIVE (5) $175 Family Dollar GCs. #FamilySavings RSVP

Ghostbusters Blu-ray Release Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @officialfye. Prizes: FOUR (4) actual props from the movie, ELEVEN (11) assorted swag packs. #GhostbustersFYE RSVP

She Savvy Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @mombloggersclub @shesavvynetwork and others. Prizes: $300 in cash prizes. #SheSavvy RSVP

American Housewife Chat Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @socialmoms. Prizes: FIVE (5) $20 Amazon giftcards. #AmericanHousewife No RSVP, Details

Celebrate Crocktober Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @ohiobeef. Prizes: EIGHT (8) assorted slow cookers ranging from a Crock-Pot 6 Qt WeMo Smart Wifi-enabled Slow Cooker to a Crock-Pot 3 Qt Round Manual Slow Cooker - see RSVP link for complete prize list. #Crocktober RSVP

Wednesday, October 12

Boo it Forward Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @dentistmel @findingdebra2 and others. Prizes: FOUR (4) prize packages including $100 Walmart giftcard + Ultimate Boo Kit prize pack, ONE (1) $150 Walmart GC + Ultimate Boo Kit prize pack. #BooItForward RSVP

Thursday, October 13

Raymour & Flanigan Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @raymourflanigan. Prizes: ONE (1) $250 R&F giftcard, ONE (1) wine glasses set, ONE (1) crystal glasses set, ONE (1) crystal bowl. #RFfallstyle Details

UnBlur Twitter Chat Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @onesightorg @crissybeam and others. Prizes:  ONE (1) DSLR camera. #UNBLUR RSVP

Friday, October 14

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

COMING SOON

Friday, October 21

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

Wednesday, October 26

Love with Food Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @lovewithfood. Prizes: SIX (6) winners get an October food box, ONE (1) winner gets all 3 October food boxes. #LoveWithFood RSVP

Friday, October 28

Recommit to Fitness Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with the VZWBuzz team. Prizes: TBA. #VZWBuzz RSVP

Friday,  November 4

Managing Stress 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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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.

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Host Your Twitter Party

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FTC Disclosure: MommyBlogExpert does attend some Twitter Parties as a guest and 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 including this one.

Free Family Tree Pedigree Charts Where to Get Them & How to Fill in Your Relatives Info

Genealogy
Part 2 in a Series

How to Fill Out Your Genealogy Pedigree Chart

by Joan Stewart Smith, Guest Blogger
Stewart Communications

If you've ever wondered who your ancestors are, there's no better time than now to find out – especially with the plentiful genealogy online resources available for you to tap into.   When you start your family tree research, the first step is to fill out your pedigree chart, one of the most widely used standard forms in genealogy. 

But not many people are sure what a pedigree chart looks like or how to complete it properly, although it's quite simple once you learn about it step-by-step. The word “pedigree” brings to mind dog breeds and racehorses, but the shining star of your pedigree chart is you. The 8-1/2 x 11-inch pedigree chart is basically a family tree turned sideways instead of upward, giving you a snapshot of essential info about your direct lineage. At first glance, anyone can follow the pedigree chart’s path between you and your direct-line ancestors, and check out their names, dates and places of birth, marriage and death (“BMD”).

DAR PEDIGREE CHART

Free Downloadable Pedigree Charts
Where do you find a blank pedigree chart? You can download this free printable pedigree form from the Daughters of the American Revolution DAR.org, which you can fill out by pencil. 

Another good option is to use this no-cost interactive PDF form from Brigham Young University's Public TV & Radio Stations BYUB.org to fill out on your computer. 

Now that you have the blank chart, you’re ready to start. Remember this first step of your quest is only to fill in the information that you already know, so don’t be frustrated if you think you should know more. You’ll start your detective work later when you ask other family members and begin to search for the missing information.

1. Write the number “1” where it says “Chart No.” in the upper right-hand corner. Then move your eyes to the far left side of the page. Fill in your name over the line labeled Number 1. Write the info requested under your name. If you’re married, write your spouse’s name on the line below. Now record your father’s name in the Number 2 spot and your mother’s name in the Number 3 spot, and fill in the info under each.

2. Before you continue, note a few general tips: Capitalize all surnames such as JOHNSON or RODRIGUEZ. Use only maiden names for all the women on your chart. If you can’t recall someone’s first and middle name, just leave it blank with spaces to fill in later. If someone has a nickname, enter it in quotes (“Katie”) with their given name. If you’re just not sure about something you wrote, flag it with a question mark.

3. Write dates down as “day-month-year,” so for example, you will record, “7 Sep 1955.” You don’t need to add punctuation after the month’s abbreviation. You won’t know all dates, of course, so simply leave the spot blank or write “abt. 1901.”  When you list places, write the sequence “city, county, state, country” such as “Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA” or “Drangan, Tipperary, Ireland.” There is no need to write “county” with the county name.

4. Focusing back on the chart, do you see how your father’s side is growing toward the top of the chart and your mother’s side toward the bottom?  And how all males are even numbers and all females are odd numbers?  With that in mind, add your paternal grandparents (your father’s parents) in Number 4 and Number 5, and your maternal grandparents (your mother’s parents) in Number 6 and Number 7.

5. If you can, continue adding names until you’ve filled in the last blanks on your chart, which is usually the 4^th generation, your four sets of great grandparents. When you reach this point, you’ll need to start additional pedigree charts. Just re-enter each great grandparent’s name on a newly numbered pedigree chart, referencing his or her number in the original. For example, your great grandfather (your father’s father’s father), who is Number 8 on your chart, becomes ancestor #1 on a new chart.

You never know who'll you discover in your tree...

Chances are you soon will use the computer to track your research. Your genealogy software will display and print out the standard format of your pedigree chart, and other charts and forms used by genealogists everywhere.  After you finish your first pedigree chart, don’t worry if you can only go back so far. This is only the beginning of your exciting new adventure exploring your family history.

Other Posts in MBE's Amateur Genealogy Series

•  7 Beginners Tips to Start Family Tree Research
• How to Interview Family to Learn About Your Roots
• 10 Steps to Take After Getting DNA Results

About the Author
Joan Stewart Smith, who ranks genealogy among her favorite pursuits, is a married mom of a son who will soon be starting college. As a highly creative talent, she heads Stewart Communications, an independent consultancy specializing in PR, marketing & communications, social media, and writing. During her career, she has promoted products and services for clients ranging from fast-growing startups to established Fortune 100 companies, as well as PR and advertising agencies. Previously, she was a vice president at a leading high tech PR agency in Los Angeles.  Joan holds a B.A. in English and Journalism from San Jose State University and studied in the UCLA Department of Information Studies. Follow Joan @jstewartsmith on Twitter.

FTC Disclosure: The content for this blogpost is provided by Joan Stewart Smith and opinions here are the author's, photos included as credited.  However, readers should keep in mind that no MBE blogpost is a substitute for advice by a qualified professional of your choice. No brand provided payment or other compensation in connection with this post. See complete FTC Disclosure information that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's home page and at the bottom of every individual page including this one.

Animals Inspire Kids to Get More Active + Galápagos Islands Family Trip Giveaway

Kids

Betting MBE's mom and dad readers agree with National Geographic Kids that both teamwork and good sportsmanship are essential values every boy and girl should possess. So I'm excited to share these adorable and inspiring photos that exemplify those characteristics and show kids they can be and do anything they want. Without a doubt, bike riding dogs, acrobatic chimpanzees, racing pigs and other wacky weekend animal athletes all express the same message: YES WE CAN!

This is such a great way to get your child motivated to start being more physically active this fall. Have kids look at these inspirational animal athletes excelling in various "sports," then ask them how many of these activities they've actually tried (or would like to do) ... swinging from a safe distance on a tree branch, you get the idea. If your son or daughter isn't the sporty type, not to worry.  Why not, instead, encourage them to take a peek at these sporty, educational and entertaining Weird But True! facts.

Giveaway

In the spirit of amazing creatures, there's also fun competition going on for children worldwide. Help your kid take a photo of their own special animal athlete, then enter it in the Amazing Animals category of the 2016 National Geographic Kids International Photography Contest. The prize is a family-friendly trip of a lifetime for two to the Galápagos Islands provided by National Geographic Expeditions. Hurry and enter soon, because this kids photo contest ends October 15, 2016.

FTC Disclosure: I disclose I am a National Geographic Kids brand ambassador and that the content for this blogpost is inspired by that organization, with MBE adding some opinions. However, no payment or other compensation was received in connection with this post. See complete FTC disclosure information that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's home page and at the bottom of every individual page including this one.