Mothers Day Socially Responsible Luxury Gifts + $300 My Gift Stop Giftcard Giveaway

Mother's Day Gifts

MBE partnered with My Gift Stop for this post

If you're looking last minute for something something truly special for your mother this Mother's Day, which also helps others, let me introduce you to My Gift Stop. Thanks to this site's direct relationships with beautiful luxury goods watch, bag, jewelry, shoe, fragrance and sunglass manufacturers, they are able to pass heavily discounted prices on to discerning shoppers like you.

My Gift Stop, established in 2002, was the first e-commerce site selling fine watches from the most desired designer and iconic brands you'll recognize. Today this expansive online shop has evolved into a socially responsible consumer gifting experience for both women and men where every purchase also generates a donation to a good cause: 5% of every sale is donated to Direct Relief, a global medical nonprofit.

On the site you'll find hundreds of choices to match your mom's style. You might even like to gift yourself something that you see and love.  BTW, Don't forget to drop some hints to your kids, with links to your favorites.

There's so much to discover at My Gift Stop. Here are my top picks that this mother of four would love to receive herself this year.

Swarovski Swan Earrings

Michael Kors White & Acorn Tote

Ray-Ban Round Tortoise Shell Sunglasses

Kate Spade Shoulder Bags

 

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Visit MyGiftStop.com to shop as well as follow the brand on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to keep up on all the latest seasonal trends you can buy for Mother's Day and year-round.

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Twitter Party Calendar With Prizes Twitter Parties May 6-12, Multiple Updates Daily

Twitter Parties

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

Master Twitter Party  Calendar -  USA & Canada

Here's how to find Twitter Parties offering great prizes. 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. Check back often 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, and Instagram 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 and Instagram. Unless indicated otherwise, parties are for U.S. residents only. Parties for Canada residents are highlighted in purple.


THIS WEEK

Tuesday, May 8

BECCA Hydra-Mist Instagram Party from 9 am - 6 pm ET with Influenster. Prizes: TBA. RSVP

SDC Mothers Day Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @savings @valerie2350 and others. Prizes: $1000 in giftcards from brands like Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic and more - see RSVP link for prize list. #SDCMothersDay RSVP

Vitamix Mom Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @mommeet @vitamix. Prizes: FIVE (5) winners get a Vitamix blender ARV $300. #VitamixMom RSVP

Clear Closet Clutter Facebook Live Party from 2 to 2:45 pm ET with Resourceful Mommy. Prizes: $15, $25 Amazon giftcards. RSVP

Travel Bloggers Influencer Network Chat Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @royal_robbins @tbinchat. Prizes: TWO (2) $100 Royal Robbins giftcards, TWO (2) $50 Amazon GCs. #TBINchat #goeverywhere Details

Only Organic Mother's Day Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @onlyorganic. Prizes: Prizes from organic products giftbaskets. #OrganicMothersDay Details

Get Your Colour On Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @shesconnected @colour2cc and others. Prizes: $1000 in prizing - Canada residents only eligible for prizes. #GetYourColourOn  No RSVP

Becky Wade Author Chat Facebook Live Party at 8 to 10 pm ET with Becky Wade. Prizes: EIGHT (8) winners, prizes TBA. RSVP

Bib Chat Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @bibchat @knockaround. Prizes: TWO (2) pairs of Knockaround sunglasses. #BibChat Details 

Wednesday, May 9

Kat Von D Super Brow Instagram Party from 9 am - 6 pm ET with Influenster. Prizes: TBA. #KVDbrows RSVP

TTPM Live Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @ttpm. Prizes: fun toys and kids stuff TBA. #TTPMlive Details

Better Hearing and Speech Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @techsavvymama @ashaweb. Prizes: FIVE (5) $25 Amazon giftcards, ONE (1) $75 Amazon GC. #BHSMchat RSVP

Cupcake Surprise Twitter Party at 11 am ET with @thetoyinsider @ccakesurprise. Prizes: FOUR (4) regular winners, ONE (1) Grand Prize - see RSVP link for prize details. #CupcakeSurprise RSVP

DevaCurl Facebook Live Party from 3-3:30 pm ET with Influenster. Prizes: FIVE (5) winners get products. RSVP

This is Style Twitter Party at 4 pm ET with @searsstyle. Prizes: TBA. #ThisisStyle Details

Thursday, May 10

Hourglass Veil Translucent Instagram Party from 9 am - 6 pm ET with Influenster. Prizes: FIVE (5) best photos win a MEGA VoxBox. RSVP

Indulge in Health Facebook Live Party at 2 pm ET with MomsMeet. Prizes: TWO (2) winners get prize pack. RSVP

Wise Bread Chat Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @wisebread. Prizes: THREE (3) $20 Amazon giftcards. #WBchat Details

HPBA Barbecue Facebook Live Party at 3 pm ET with HPBA Barbecue. Prizes: Signed book, pizza stone, peel set - see details for prize descriptions. #BarbecueMonth Details

All that Razz Twitter Party at 4 pm ET with @red_razz @cjnutrition. Prizes: KitchenAid Stand Mixer. #AllThatRazz Details

Chewy I Love You Twitter Party at 6 pm ET with @chewy @ilypet. Prizes: THREE (3) prize packs for your dog ARV $100-$300 - see details for prize descriptions. #AskAPetCommunicator Details

Brookdale House Homeschool Facebook Party at 8 pm ET with Brookdale House. Prizes: PayPal cash, a printer. RSVP

Campaign to END Violence Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @cdnwomenfdn @homesensecanada. Prizes: $500 in prizes - Canada residents only eligible for prizes. #CampaigntoEndViolence No RSVP, Details

Friday, May 11

Cupcake Surprise Twitter Party at 11 am ET with @ccakesurprise @thetoyinsider. Prizes: FOUR (4) regular winners, ONE (1) Grand Prize win fun toys - see RSVP for prize descriptions. #CupcakeSurprise RSVP

Type-A Life Style Blog Conference Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @typeaparent @resourcefulmom. Prizes: Type-A Conference pass, $25 Amazon giftcard. #TypeATribe RSVP

Social Events & Celebrations Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @rickgriffin and the MobileLiving team. Prizes: Google Home Mini, Bose SoundLink Revolve + Bluetooth speaker. #MobileLiving RSVP

NEXT WEEK

Tuesday, May 15

BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector Instagram Party from 9 am - 6 pm ET with Influenster. Prizes: TBA. RSVP

Minnesota GFFA Fest Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @glutenfree more. Prizes: Lots to win, see RSVP link for prize descriptions. #GFFAfest RSVP

Wednesday, May 16

TTPM Live Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @ttpm. Prizes: fun toys and kids stuff TBA. #TTPMlive Details

How to Walk Away Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @shespeaksup @stmartinspress. Prizes: Book Lover's giftbasket, copies of the book. #HowToWalkAway RSVP

This is Style Twitter Party at 4 pm ET with @searsstyle. Prizes: TBA. #ThisIsStyle Details

Thursday, May 17

Redken Beauty Chat Facebook Live Party at 1 pm ET with Lovely Skin. Prizes: FIVE (5) winners get product. RSVP

Morning Mom Hacks Facebook Live Party at 2 pm ET with Moms Meet. Prizes: FIVE (5) winners get a years supply of Sandwich Bros. RSVP

Facebook Live Jewelry Party 6:30 - 7:30 pm ET with CB Jewelry with Christen Winn. Prizes: A bracelet. RSVP

COMING SOON

Tuesday, May 23

Minneapolis GFFAFest Twitter Party, Time, Prizes and Hashtag TBA, Save the Date - Watch for more info here soon 

Wednesday, May 24

TTPM Live Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @ttpm. Prizes: fun toys and kids stuff TBA. #TTPMlive Details

Wednesday, May 31

TTPM Live Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @ttpm. Prizes: fun toys and kids stuff TBA. #TTPMlive Details

Thursday, June 1

LIVE with DevaCurl from 3-3:30 pm ET with Influenster. Prizes: FIVE (5) Decadence Collection prize packs ARV $80. RSVP

About this Weekly Twitter Party List
Compiled by MommyBlogExpert.com, Master Twitter Party Calendar is the most comprehensive, constantly updated 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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Tully Charlize Theron Moms Interview with the Movie Director and Cast

Movies

MBE partnered with Focus Features for this post 



As real-life mom of two Charlize Theron told us at her surprise media screening appearance with the cast, being a mother is hard. The next day, at the special press conference for mom influencers, our contingency of mother journalists delved deeper into Theron's personal perspectives on motherhood and her role in the new movie Tully (Focus Features, 2018). 

Photo Credit: Stacy Molter, Fancy Shanty

Along with her co-stars (Mackenzie Davis, Ron Livingston and Mark Duplass), writer Diablo Cody, and director Jason Reitman, we talked about how the film uses both comedy and drama to lead the audience into the dark shadows of motherhood that are there but that regular parents don't always talk about.

Universal Challenges of Being a Mom 

Motherhood and the way children are raised differs around the world and in different cultures in many ways. 

Theron points out at the same time that there is also the common thread that ties us altogether, "I think there's something about being a parent that just is the same for everybody," she says. 

"Ultimately, it's the one thing that I think we all share: we're just trying to get through each day to hopefully do the best things for our kids."

(l. to r.) Charlize Theron and director Jason Reitman on the set of TULLY, a Focus Features release. 
Credit: Kimberly French / Focus Features

Don't be Afraid to Ask for Help 

"There's a thing in South Africa," Theron explains. "We have this saying, 'It takes a village to raise a kid,' and I was raised that way. I grew up with a lot of people around me and my mom -- really sharing me with others.

"It was just great to grow up that way and it was always going to be how I was going to raise my own kids. I rely on those people. They are kind of like my chosen family. And I value what they bring to my kids' lives and I know that I'm not solely responsible for how great my kids are."


 

"I think this movie will maybe start that conversation a little bit more," Theron concludes, "because when we talk about help it always feels so cold. But you know, help can be something that's really warm -- it doesn't have to feel like this isolated thing that you're bringing in from the outside to help you. I think the more you think about it, it's just like becoming part of raising a child -- instead of just help. It makes you realize the value in that and I'm so grateful for the people that I have, not only in my life, but in my kids' lives." 

Read MBE's movie review to learn more about this picture and what I thought of this movie, as viewed through the eyes of a mother of four children who was very tired when I had four babies in diapers at once!

About Tully
With Jason Reitman (Juno, Young Adult) at the helm as director, Tully debuted at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year. The script, written by Producer Diablo Cody, is inspired by her own first-hand struggles and experiences as the mom of three. The comedy/drama stars Charlize Theron as Marlo the haggard mommy of two young kids plus a newborn. Rounding out the headliners in the cast are Mackenzie Davis as Tully, the young night nanny; Mark Duplass as Craig (Marlo's brother); and Ron Livingston as Drew, Marlo's husband. In theaters May 4th. Rated R, 1 hour 36 minutes, from Focus Features.

FTC Disclosure: Focus Features hosted Mommy Blog Expert at a special event and advance screening as well as mom influencer's press conference prior to the movie's release to facilitate the associated movie review. No payment was received in connection with this post and opinions here are my own. See complete FTC Disclosure that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's  home page and at the bottom of every individual post on this blog, including this one.