Thomas and Friends Day of the Diesels Movie

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Thomas Tank Engine Friends Review Giveaway

Enter the Thomas and Friends Trackmaster Toy Giveaway Below

This month,Kidtoons proudly presents the animated wholesome feature movie
Thomas & Friends: Day of The Dieselsin select theaters nationwide every weekend in November
In this fun kids film based on the popular children's classic book seriesThomas the Tank EngineThe Steamies and The Diesels interact in an action-packed adventure suitable for all audiences including young children.

As the heroic plot unfolds, there's a fire on the Island of Sodor and two new firefighting engines Flynn and Belle join Thomas and Percy to put it out. Just after the blaze is extinguished things get really exciting, keeping toddlers, preschoolers, and older kid fans involved in the non stop action up until the happy ending and the moral of the story emerges.


GIVEAWAY
ENDS 12/5/11
3 Winners - Prize packs valued @ $75 each!


Thomas Friends Trackmaster Toy Giveaway


Kidtoons TrackMaster Giveaway


THREE (3) Winners Each Get
All the Prizes Pictured Including
  • One Thomas & Friends(TM) TrackMaster(TM) Cranky & Flynn Save the Day! (Fisher-Price, retail value $75)
       AND
  • One Thomas theatrical one-sheet/movie poster

HOW TO ENTER
 
Just leave a comment(s) below this post!  Contest ends December 5, 2011 at 12 midnite PST and is open to legal residents of the U.S. only. Winners will be selected at random from all entries and will be notified via email.

Required (Mandatory) Entry
Simply leave a comment below this blogpost saying why you want to win this prize.  Don't forget to include your email address, Facebook and/or Twitter contact info in the comment section so the winner can be contacted.

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Earn extra entries to win for doing one or more of the easy options listed below.  Just be sure to return to MommyBlogExpert (MBE) to leave an additional comment after each individual extra action you do to confirm so we can record all your additional chances to win.

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Mommy Blog Expert is excited to be one of the few blogs to host some really great Kidtoons family friendly monthly movie giveaways in connection with screenings for children in theaters nationwide.

Past Kidtoons movie giveaways on MBE include: Spookley Square Pumpkin, Care Bears: Share Bear Shines, Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas, Barbie A Fairy Secret, Little Engine That Could, Strawberry Shortcake: Sky's the Limit, Olivia and the Great Outdoors, Thomas & Friends: Hero of the Rails, Babar and the Adventures of Badou: Swing Into Summer, Candy Land The Great Lollipop Adventure, Sid the Science Kid, and Spookley Square Pumpkin 2011.

Each Kidtoons giveaway is unique, based on the monthly movie offering. But, they're always family friendly and wholesome for children, so don't miss out on entering the current giveaway as well as subscribing to MommyBlogExpert, so you'll be the first to know when next month's giveaway is announced.

About Kidtoon Films
Kidtoons mission is to showcase fun and affordable family-centric movies at participating theaters. Every month a different entertaining child's film is screened at well over 100 neighborhood theaters across the U.S. So, be sure to check theater locations near you because more big screens where you can take your child to see this have been added recently.

This concept brings parents and children together to enjoy kid-friendly characters, cartoons, music videos and sing-a-longs as well as giveaways for the kid audience members like stickers, activity books or toys after every film.

Everyone can get a FREE movie pass to a Kidtoon Films showing in your neighborhood on your child's birthday. Sign up your kid(s) for the Birthday Club at kidtoonfilms.com. See more information on the Kidtoons concept and find the theater location nearest you where this cute film is showing, as well as see this month's movie trailer.


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Sabra Houseparty A Fun Opportunity for Friends to Socialize While Trying the Brand's Healthy Dips

Good Food

Saturday night at my house was the place to be for a Sabra Houseparty. Sabra provided three different kosher hummus dips I served to friends as well as fun party favors for my guests (including my teens' and my own friends) that included spinning globe silver tone key chains, product coupons, and recipe cards.  I also received a Sabra apron and several other pieces of branded merchandise. As hostess of this brand get together I  purchased guacamole, salsa, and another brand's hummus for comparison*, along with Stacy's Pita Chips, pretzels, and raw vegetables for dipping. 
Kids and Adults Really Enjoyed Themselves at this Party
iPhone Photo by Janis Brett Elspas, MommyBlogExpert.com

After everyone arrived, we did a blind taste test. I put three different types of Sabra hummus in identical serving dishes, as well as a competitor's product in the fourth. Guests then tried all four hummus types, each identified by a popsicle stick marked 1, 2, 3, or 4 -- without knowing which was which and cast their vote for their favorite.
Blind Taste Test: 3 Sabra Hummus Dips & a Competing Product
iPhone Photo by Janis Brett Elspas, MommyBlogExpert.com

Guess what? The #4 hummus, the competitor's product, did not receive any votes! Interestingly, without even knowing it, Sabra Classic Hummus was the group's favorite. Runner up choices were Sabra Roasted Pine Nut Hummus and Sun Dried Tomato Hummus.
Party Goers, Both Teens and Adults, Enjoy the Buffet
iPhone Photo by Janis Brett Elspas, MommyBlogExpert.com

Houseparty which organized this opportunity also gave me and all my guests each a pack of five decoders to use online for a chance to enter and win some additional prizes.

My Daughter Helps Me Pass Out Party Favors
iPhone Photo, MommyBlogExpert.com








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Go Green Fundraiser for Your Child's School - America Recycles Day Eco Friendly Contest, Ends 11/15

Fundraising

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency  85% of clothing in the U.S. is dumped in landfills. So to commemorate America Recycles Day 2011 which falls on November 15, US Again, a for-profit company that collects and sells tons of clothing and textiles each year that would otherwise end up in dumps, is holding it's first ever Green Video Contest just for students to benefit their schools. The competition encourages kids in grades K-12 to submit short videos of two minutes or less illustrating how their school is positively impacting its carbon footprint by green practices
An estimated 1.3 million tons of clothing headed for landfills was recovered for recycling in 2009
iPhone Photo by Janis Brett Elspas, MommyBlogExpert.com

Video entries will be reviewed by USAgain and will be judged on creativity and messaging. Winners will receive cash prizes of $500, $300 and $250. The winning videos will also be featured on the company's website and will be promoted via social media.
Mattias Wallander, CEO of USAgain explains, "This contest is a great way for schools to highlight their recycling efforts and earn money for their school at the same time. We encourage kids to get creative and have fun with this challenge! which also is educational, raising recycling awareness among youth."

To be eligible, schools do not have to be participating in USAgain's Greenraiser Program, which is another way public and private elementary and high schools can earn funds for their campuses. All video contest entries must be received before November 30, 2011 and contest winners will be revealed on Jan 9, 2012. Visit USAgain for contest information and entry form. 

Image from AmericaRecyclesDay.com


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Busy Week for Family Friendly Twitter Parties for Moms - Here's Schedule for This Week

Social Media Events

It's turning out to be another busy and exciting week for family friendly Twitter parties. Here is a list of some of the Tweet ups planned through this weekend that you may be interested in attending online. Most of these virtual events have good prizes, not to mention the fringe benefit of meeting other active women and mom blogger Twitter users. You'll also be learning about and connecting with some really great brands, making these online get-together contests worthwhile. 

iPhone Photo by Janis Brett Elspas, MommyBlogExpert.com

This is a partial list, including some Twitter parties I personally plan to attend.  I'll Tweet  information about any additional appropriate parties I hear about this week, so make sure you are following Mommy Blog Expert on Twitter so you don't miss any of the fun.

Today, Wednesday, November 2

Dove #freshspin Twitter party with Go Fresh prizes. 11/2 @ 7 pm EST.  Info

Mom Spark Media hosts #LandsEnd Winter Warmup Twitter Party with 26 prizes including $50 Lands’ End gift cards and winter accessory kits. 11/2 @ 5-9 pm EST. RSVP

McDonald's #mcDchanging Listening Twitter Tour Party with CEO Jan Fields. 11/2 @ 6-7 pm EST. Info

Thursday, November 3

Mom Spark Media hosts Teflon #WinterPrep Twitter party with Jeff Gordon. Prizes: wiper blades, $50 Advanced Auto Parts giftcard, 2 $50 Sears giftcards. 11/3 @ 8-9pm/EST.

Join the #healthychild Twitter party. Prizes: $30 ecostoreusa gift certificate and BabyGanics Baby Care Bundle. 11/3 @ 9 pm EST. Info

Clever Girls Collective Hosts Roadtrip Survival Tips Twitter #cleverrepairgal party. Win a gas card. 11/3 @ 3 pm EST. RSVP 

Friday, November 4
Time To Play Twitter #timetoplaylive Party. 11/4 @ noon EST. Info

This is just the tip of the iceberg, so if you find additional Twitter parties going on this week to add to this list, please leave a comment with whatever basic info you have including products, hosts, date & time, prizes, and link to RSVP or more info.  

Good Luck Everyone!





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11 Costume & Pumpkin Carving Family Photo Contests to Enter Post Halloween to Win Prizes Thru Nov 20

Halloween
Photo Contests

Congratulations, you've survived the fun and madness of Halloween. Give yourself bonus points for getting through the holiday if you are stressed out parents with kids. Now, it's time to get more mileage from all those great photos you took of that beautifully carved Jack 'o Lantern pumpkin. Not to mention those memorable snapshots of everyone in costumes: adults, children, and dogs, cats and other pets. If you haven't already, why not enter some of the many contests still running? To get you started, here's 11 current contests still accepting digital photo entries with links and prizes. Note varying submission deadlines to be sure you get your entry in on time.
Boxer Puppy Clown Costume
Vintage photo by Janis Brett Elspas, MommyBlogExpert.com


Tera Halloween Pumpkin Carving Contest, Prizes: Tera Laptop Bay and other branded merchandise, Ends November 4

NASA Blueshift Halloween Costume Contest,  3 prizes of NASA materials for best space, astronomy, physics, or science-based costume, Ends November 6

Southern Living Pet Costume Contest, Prizes for best dog costume (Harry Parker gift pack valued at $250) and best cat costume (Harry Parker gift pack worth $150), Ends November 4 
One of my daughters in Angel Costume I made
Vintage photo by Janis Brett Elspas, MommyBlogExpert.com

Costume Works 2001 Kids & Adults Costume Contest, Prizes: $100 grand prize for best homemade costume, Ends November 20

FujiFilm and Rite Aid Picture Perfect Halloween Contest, Grand Prize: Trip to HersheyPark; other prizes include the Fuji Finepix Digital Camera and more, Ends November 8

Honest Tea Kids & Adults Costume Green Halloween Contest, Multiple Prizes: Gift cards to Patagonia, Whole Foods, and Toys 'R' Us

Disney Family Fun Halloween Kids, Pets, Family Costume Contest, Prizes: 2 Xzoom Motorola Tablets and other prizes, Ends November 2

The Children's Place Halloween Child & Family Costume Contest, Grand Prize: $500 TCP Giftcard (1 winner); Category Winner: $250 TCP Giftcard (5 winners); and Finalist Winner: $25 TCP Giftcard (100 winners), Ends November 4

Coastal Mommies Kids Halloween Costume Contest, Prizes: 2 winners, each receives $25 giftcard, Ends November 2

Idolator Pop Halloween Costume Contest, Prize: $50 iTunes giftcard, Ends November 2

Chictopia I Die for DYI Costume Contest, Grand Prize: $300 cash & other prizes; 2nd Prize: $50 Visa giftcard + 200 Chic Points, 3rd Prize: $50 Visa giftcard + 100 Chic Points, Ends November 4

Remember to read the directions carefully of each contest you're interested in before submitting your entry. Also, check out these general tips on how to enter and win Halloween contests. Good luck.

iPhone Photo by Janis Brett Elspas, MommyBlogExpert.com


How did you celebrate Halloween this year? Did you (or will you) enter any photo contests and if so which one(s)? Please leave a comment a share.




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