National Geographic Kids Magazine Family Fun & Educational Reading for Ages 6-14

Magazines

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National Geographic has been a part of who I am practically my whole life and I consider myself a Baby Boomer that literally was raised within this magazine's famous yellow borders. As a child, I remember fondly the magazines that my Dad received monthly and how I couldn't wait for each issue to arrive in the mail so I could pore through it for fun. Come to think of it, I started "reading" National Geographic when I was around three years old, looking at the pictures before I even learned to read!

Me at 3 years old, photographed by my Daddy

Since my father saved every issue he ever received, as I grew older I often turned to these as reference materials for school reports and projects. Without a doubt, National Geographic was a very important part of my academic development that cultivated a true appreciation of knowledge and nature following me into adulthood. Fast forward to the present. Now, I'm a mom with a whole family who enjoys reading National Geographic every month. We also love traveling together to many of the exotic places we've read about within the magazine's pages, for example to see the blue icebergs on a recent trip to Iceland or unusual native animals like the kotamundi in Costa Rica.

Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon Iceland, Raphael Elspas, MommyBlogExpert.com

Today I couldn't be more thrilled to be working as a National Geographic Kids ambassador sharing the brand with parents currently raising the next generation of young children. In that capacity, I recently received my first issue of National Geographic Kids magazine which is written specifically for kids 6-14 years old. 

This is a relatively new magazine that I wish had been around when I was a child. After my first peek ever at this publication, I have to admit that even as a grown-up I enjoyed it, learned a few new things and am already looking forward to the next issue. I'm thinking that both parents and kids will enjoy reading this and then discussing it together around the dinner table. Definitely a great gift idea for a birthday or the holidays coming up. 

National Geographic Kids, November 2013 issue

Published monthly and available by mail subscription by calling 800-NGS-LINE this publication comes loaded with lots of kid-friendly fascinating stories and amazing photographs of the wonderous world we live in. To keep things even more interesting and to engage young readers, there are always fun and educational games like quizzes and unscramble the words activities mixed into every issue, too.

Each month, new surprises await National Geographic Kids subscribers. I love the way this publication intertwines modern life and popular culture that kids can relate to with nature. 

For example, in the November 2013 issue there's an entertaining and informative article contrasting and comparing some of Hollywood's current popular kids movie characters and facts about real-life animals including

• Po from Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness vs. Giant Panda*
• Perry the Platypus from Phineas and Ferb vs. Platypus
• Jake from Free Birds vs. Turkey
• Turbo from Turbo the movie vs. Snail*
• Spider-Man from the Ultimate Spider-Man vs. Spider

*Watch for a movie review of this family film soon

Kotamundi crossing road in Costa Rica, MommyBlogExpert.com

For sure, National Geographic Kids magazine is a great way to get today's youth excited about learning and interested in the natural world, history and more. There's also a variety of fun things to learn about and do online for free on the official National Geographic Kids website at http://kids.nationalgeographic.com so it's definitely worth checking out.

FTC Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. I disclose that I am a National Geographic Kids Insider and as a brand ambassador received a subscription National Geographic Kids magazine. See complete FTC Disclosure information that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's main page and at the bottom of every individual post on this blog, including this one.

Twitter Party Calendar This Week Nov 10 - 16 w/ Prizes Updated Continuously

Twitter Parties

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Get all the details in this free constantly updated Twitter Party Master 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. Be sure to check back often every 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 Google+ parties with prizes too.

Be the first to know when the latest Mommy Blog Expert Twitter Party schedule goes live by following MBE on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and/or subscribe now.

Most parties are for U.S. Only, unless indicated otherwise highlighted in pink

THIS WEEK

Sunday, November 10

Alaskan Women Twitter Party 9:30-11:00 pm ET with @TweeParties @JessicaNorthey @_Penelope. Prizes: FOUR (4) Alaska Smokehouse Salmon gift sets. Participate in party with hashtag #AlaskanWomen Details

Monday, November 11

This is Style Twitter Party at Noon ET with @Sweeptight @7onashoestring @WiCproject @TurningClockBac @SearsStyle. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Sears giftcards. #ThisisStyle RSVP

International Delight Twitter Part at Noon ET with @InDelight. Prizes: International Delight prize pack. #DelightIntheSeason RSVP

Weekly TMOM Twitter Party this week chatting about Thankful Travel at 9 pm ET with @TravelingMoms @KimOrlando @Debmomof3 @Cindyrichards chatting about holiday travel deals. #TMom RSVP

Tuesday, November 12

Ocean Naturals Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @oceannaturals @DawnChats @MsMissy62. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Walmart giftcards. #oceannaturals RSVP

Merry Mango Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @themotherhood @themotherhood25 @coopermunroe @emilymckhann. Prizes: Multiple winners will each receive a Le Creuset utensil holder. #MerryMango RSVP

Glade More Christmas Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @Kmart @KmartDeals. Prizes: TBA. #MoreChristmas RSVP

KidzVuz Holiday Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @KidzVuz @GayNYCDad @RoleMommy @BeccaSara @Hip2Housewife @TaraMetBlog. Prizes from @HasbroNews @SpinmasterToys @Nintendo. Participate in party with hashtag #KVHoliday

Crocs Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @Crocs @AudreyMcClellan. Prizes: TBA. Participate in party with hashtag #crocsstyle 

Weekly Win Chat Twitter Party at 3 pm ET. #Winchat Details TBA

PG Holidays Twitter Party at 4 pm ET with @PGEveryday @Zipporahs @Wvalderrama @evrios @JeannetteKaplun. Prizes: FIVE (5) $50 Home Depot giftcards. Participate in party with hashtag #PGHolidays Details

Whole Foods Market Holiday Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @WholeFoods @Kitchen_Play. Prizes: TEN (10) $50 Whole Foods giftcards. #WFMHoliday RSVP

More for the Holidays Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @Listen2Lena @FeistyFrugal @HomeDepotCanada @SassyModernMom. Prizes: SIX (6) $150 Home Depot giftcards; TWO (2) Grand Prize $250 Home Depot GCs  - Canada residents only eligible for prizes. Watch hashtag #MorefortheHolidays RSVP

Bake 4 Better Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @busymommymedia @pompeianoils. Prizes: FOUR (4) prize packs including a bottle of Pompeian Grapeseed Oil Spray + 2 full product coupons; ONE (1) Grand Prize Pompeian giftbasket valued at $100 + $50 American Express giftcard. #Bake4Better RSVP

Hoya Caring for Kids Lenses Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @lomargie @freebies4mom @profmurrayhoya. Prizes: ONE (1) Kindle Fire, ONE (1) Hoya Lenses and THREE (3) $25 giftcards. #HoyaLenses RSVP

Little Pim Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @NoFlashCards @TeachMama @taraziegmont. Prizes: Amazon giftcard and various Little Pim products. Participate in party with hashtag #SmartHoliday Details

TracFone Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @TracFoneCalls @momitforward and others. Prize: Samsung Galaxy Centura & 200 minutes from TracFone ARV $169.98. #gno #TracFoneAndroid RSVP
  
Switch to Swerve Twitter Party 9-10:30 pm ET with @BookieBoo @SwerveSweetie. Prizes: FIFTEEN (15) Swerve Giveaways, details TBA. #Switch2Swerve RSVP

Wednesday, November 13

Kerry Gold Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @kerrygoldusa @nevenmaguire @resourcefulmommy. Prizes: NINE (9) Kerry Gold gift baskets; ONE (1) Grand Prize product gift basket + Cookbook ARV $175. #Kerrygoldpartytips RSVP

Lenovo Moms Twitter Chat at 1 pm ET with @Techlicious @SuzanneKantra @C2CMom @Tech4Moms @Quirkyfusion @Wellconnectdmom. Prizes: TWO (2) Lenovo Yoga 8 Tablets. #techtea #betterway RSVP

Johnsons Baby Party at 2 pm ET with @theMotherhood @theMotherhood25 @CooperMunroe @EmilyMcKhann. Prizes: Johnson's Baby products, including new Johnson's Baby Intense Moisture Cream. #JohnsonsBaby RSVP

Merci Chocolates Holiday Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @mercichocolates @classymommy @WhitneyMWS. Prizes: FOUR (4) Party Host gift sets ARV $200 each and ONE (1) Grand Prize Kitchen Aid Mixer ARV $350. Participate in party w/ hashtag #Merci4theHolidays Details

Pure Via Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @PureVia @MyChaos @SimplyStacienet @SoberJulie. Prizes: TBA. #PureVia RSVP

HERSHEY's Kitchens Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @resourcefulmom @hersheyskisses. Prizes: FIVE (5) prize packs that include HERSHEY's products and baking essentials ARV $150 each. #HERSHEYSKitchens RSVP

Over the Counter Literacy for Parents at 8 pm ET with @5minutesformom @aapcc @scholastic. Prizes: FIVE (5) Scholastic book prize pkgs valued at $100 each. #OTCed RSVP

Family Thanksgiving Pinning Party at 8 pm ET with @CoryAnneettiene @IdahoPotato @LulutheBaker @HGEats @TodaysNest. Prizes: TBA. #FamilyThanksgiving Details

Better Together Quaker Oats Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @MomSpark @MomSparkMedia @Quaker @Sunandsipcups and others. Prizes: $25, $50, $75, $100, $200 Visa giftcards + Quaker gift baskets. #BetterTogether RSVP

Health Yourself Twitter Party 8-9:30 pm ET with @SitsGirls @kurt13warner @lbconnect @laflowers. Prizes awarded from 8-8:44p ET incl ONE (1) iPad Mini,  ONE (1) Athletic Bag w/ Nutrilite products, ONE (1) Kurt Warner autographed football memorabilia. Prizes awarded from 8:45-9:30p ET incl ONE (1) iPad Mini, TWO (2) Athletic Bags w/ Nutrilite products. #HealthYourself RSVP

Girls Night Out Hallmark Card Rewards Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @Hallmark @MomitForward and others. Prize: ONE (1) winner will received personalized cards ARV $250. #gno #HallmarkCardRewards RSVP

Macaroni Kid Toy Time Holiday Traditions Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @supahmommy @macaronikidhq @macaronidad and others. Prizes: Lots of toys and fun stuff for kids. #MKToyTime RSVP

Thursday, November 14

PTPA 2013 Holiday Award Winners Twitter Party Noon-2 pm ET with @PTPA. Prizes: Toys and products babies, kids & moms will like. #PTPAParty RSVP

L'Oreal Paris Advanced Haircare Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @LorealParisUSA; other panelists TBA soon. Prizes: L'Oreal Paris Total Repair 5 prizes; Grand Prize Advanced Haircare giftbasket + $250 Target giftcard. #AdvancedHaircare RSVP

Healthy Baby Home Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @TheMotherhood25 @CooperMunroe @EmilyMcKhann. Prizes: FIVE (5) winners get a month's supply of Seventh Generation diapers and wipes. #HealthyBabyHome RSVP

Dr. Nivea Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @dentistmel @robynsworld. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Visa giftcards. #DrNivea RSVP

Shop Your Way Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @ShopYourWay. Prizes: TBA. #SYWBrands RSVP

Baking a Difference Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @MomCentral @BakeSale4NKH @NoKidHungry. Prizes: EIGHT (8) $50 giftcodes. Participate in party w/ hashtag #BakingaDifference Details

#MyTalkingTom Twitter Party 11/14 1:30p ET

My Talking Tom Twitter Party 1:30-2:30 pm ET with @MommyBlogExpert @TalkingTomcat @Outfit7 @SGumina @WellConnectdMom. Note: I am receiving compensation for hosting this party. Prizes: TEN (10) prize packages with a total value of $1000+. ONE (1) Grand Prize ARV $250 includes Talking Tom & Talking Angela Superstar toys, $100 TalkingFriends giftcard and Goody Bag. ONE (1) Runnerup Prize ARV $200 incl Talking Tom & Talking Angela Superstar, $50 TalkingFriends GC and Goody Bag. EIGHT (8) Additional Winners will get Goody Bag + $25 TalkingFriends GC ARV $75 each. #MyTalkingTom RSVP

Tiny Prints Cheer Twitter & Pinning Party at 2 pm ET with @Resourcefulmom @TinyPrints. Dozens of prizes including Tiny Prints iPad and iPhone cases, mugs and other gift items plus FIVE (5) $50 TinyPrint Giftcards and FIVE (5) $75 TinyPrint GCs and ONE (1) Grand Prize $150 TinyPrints GC #TinyPrintsCheer RSVP

Weekly Parenting Squad Twitter Party chat at 2 pm ET with @parentingsquad. Prizes: TBA. Participate in party w/ hashtag #pschat

Sentry Safe Twitter Party with @TheJoyfulOrg at 7 pm ET. Prizes: TBA. Participate in party with hashtag #GetOrganized Details

Do It Herself Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @HomeDepot @RYOBITools @Dremel @MomSpark @MomSparkMedia and others. Prizes: RYOBI and Dremel Power Tools. #DIHWorkshop RSVP

Get Saucy Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @Listen2Lena @OlivieriPasta @FeistyFrugal @KidSumers. Prizes: ONE (1) Grand Prize 12-piece Gordon Ramsay cookware set ARV $800; EIGHT (8) $75 Olivieri free product coupon prize packages - Canada residents only eligible for prizes. . #GetSaucy RSVP

Snap Thanksgiving Recipes Twitter Party 8:30-9:15 pm ET with @wherewomencook @snapconf @sahans @Taunitweets. Prizes: ONE (1) magazine + book bundle ARV $250, TWO (2) magazine subscriptions + book ARV $75. #SnapConf RSVP

Mom Inspirations Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @Cafeyak @SaraChanaS. Prizes: TBA. #MomInspirations RSVP

Sudafed Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @busymommymedia. Prizes: THREE (3) $100 Target giftcards; ONE (1) Grand Prize $200 Target giftcard. #SudafedOpenup RSVP

Pure Wander Weekly Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @PureWander @CitySegwaySF. Prize: San Francisco Segway Tour valued at $100. #PureWander RSVP

Campbell Sauces Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @crowdtapper. $750 in prizes including a Grand Prize valued at $250. #CampbellSauces RSVP 

Huggies Mummy Mentors Twitter Party 9-9:30 pm ET with @YMCBuzz. Prizes: ONE (1) prize package that includes a diaper bag filled with Huggies products + $50 Walmart giftcard  - Canada residents only eligible for prizes. #MummyMentors Details

Friday, November 15

SF Bat Kid Twitter Party at Noon ET with @CleverGirlsColl @PenguinSF @SFWish. Prizes: Win a $500 donation to Make A Wish Bay Area given in your name. #SFBatKid RSVP

Star Olive Oil Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @Miscfinds4u @Therebelchick. Prizes: FOUR (4) $100 Walmart giftcards. #STAROliveOil RSVP

Weekly Verizon Wireless Twitter Party with @theonlinemom @thetechdad @robynsworld @verizoninsider at 3 pm ET. Prizes: Kyocera Hydro Elite Smartphone, MOGA Mobile Game Controller and Jawbone UP Activity Tracker. To be eligible to win participate in chat, use hashtag #VZWBuzz and RSVP

Shutterfly Photos You Love Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @resourcefulmom @Shutterfly. More than FORTY (40) Prizes including Various Shutterfly products, FIVE (5) $50 Shutterfly giftcards and ONE (1) Grand Prize $150 Shutterfly GC. #PhotosYouLove RSVPMore Twitter Parties This Week to Come

New parties are constantly being added to this list as soon as they're scheduled. So stay tuned for updates as they happen by subscribing to MommyBlogExpert.

NEXT WEEK

Monday, November 18

My Pick N Save Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @Kellysluckyyou @Blueviolet @PickNSaveStores. Prizes: ONE (1) pair of 11/24 Green Bay Packers vs Vikings Football Game tickets ARV $250 each; THREE (3) $100 PickNSave giftcards. #MyPickNSave RSVP

Treat Holiday Cheer Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @Resourcefulmom @TreatCards. Prizes: FIVE (5) $50 Amazon giftcards, ONE (1) $100 Amazon GC, ONE (1) $250 Amazon GC, ONE (1) Grand Prizes $500 Amazon GC.  #TreatCheer RSVP

Nerf Rebelle Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @MomSpark @MomSparkMedia @MamaDweeb and others. Prizes: TWO (2) Nerf Rebelle Heartbreaker Bows, ONE (1) Nerf Rebelle Guardian Crossbow and ONE (1) Grand Prize that includes Nerf Rebelle Rebelle Heartbreaker Bow, Nerf Rebelle Guardian Crossbow and Nerf Rebelle Pink Crush #NerfRebelle RSVP

Zylie the Bear Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @zyliethebear @joeyfortman @thestephglover. Prizes: THREE (3) Zylie Bears. #ZylietheBear RSVP

Friends Giving Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @ResourcefulMom @Butterball @Woodbridge_Wine. Prizes: FIVE (5) winners each receive a $20 Butterball Turkey gift check, $50 American Express giftcard and a Woodbridge branded wine corkscrew. #FriendsGiving RSVP

My Marianos Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @sweeptight @dawnchats @marianosmarket. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 My Marianos giftcards. #MyMarianos RSVP

Tuesday, November 19

Plan Ahead Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @DawnChats @sweeptight @MsMissy62 @Blueviolet. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Walmart giftcards. #PlanAhead RSVP

Febreze Holiday Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @Febreze_Fresh @LisaSamples @Zipporahs and others. Prizes: Walmart giftcards, ONE (1) iPad. #FebrezeHoliday RSVP

Blame Mucus Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @Smiley360 @Mucinex. Prizes: SIX (6) winners will each receive a Mucinex travel mug, throw blanket and $25 giftcard. #BlameMucus RSVP

Fresh Finds Twitter Party at 4 pm ET with @RobynsWorld @miscfinds4u @savemart. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Savemart giftcards. #FreshFinds RSVP

Disney Planes Bluray at 7 pm ET with @SocialMoms @DisneyPictures. Prizes: THIRTY (30) Disney Planes Blu-ray Combo Packs. #DisneyPlanesBluray RSVP

My Milk My Plate Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @Kitchen_Play. Prizes: TBA. #MyMilkMyPlate RSVP

Verizon Tech the Halls Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @DelightfulToni @VZWLaura. Prizes: #TechtheHalls Prizes: ONE (1) FitBit, ONE (1) Ravensberger puzzle, ONE (1) Nokia FatBoy Charging Pillow. RSVP

Genworth Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @MomSpark @MomSparkMedia @GenofSavings and others. Prizes: FOUR (4) winners will receive a spa package plus either a $25, $50, $100 or $200 Amazon giftcard. #Genworth RSVP

Cookie Egg Change Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @Burnbraefarms @Thislilpiglet @Soberjulie @SimplyStacienet and others. Prizes: Great prizes including a Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer - Canada residents only eligible for prizes. #CookieEggChange RSVP

Wednesday, November 20

Holiday Butter Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @Dodomesticdad @FormulaMom @Momwithadotcom @Mudpiesandtiara @LandOLakesKtchn. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Walmart giftcards. #HolidayButter RSVP

YouthH2O Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @vitaminshoppe @youthh2O @feliciaromero.
Prize package giveaway valued at $65 every 15 minutes that includes 1 month supply YouthH2O, $25 Vitamin Shoppe giftcard and VS t-shirt. Participate in party with hashtag #YouthH2O RSVP

Kraft Essentials Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @Kellysluckyyou @Laughwithusblog. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Walmart giftcards. #KraftEssentials RSVP

Thursday, November 21

Lancome Dream Tone Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @LancomeUSA; party panelists to be announced soon. Prizes: Individual prizes include bottles of Lancome's new DreamTone ($98 value); Grand Prize is DreamTone product + $200 Lancome.com giftcard.  #DreamTone RSVP

Always Fresh Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @SocialMoms @She_Scribes @Always. Prizes: TWENTY (20) $20 Amazon giftcards; THREE (3) Grand Prizes of a Makeup Bag filled w/ products ARV $100.  #AlwaysFresh RSVP

House Party Holidays Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @Housepartyfun. Prizes: TBA. #HPHolidays More Details Soon

Mother Funny Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @7onashoestring @DentistMel @TheRebelChick @Mudpiesandtiara @NickMom. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Visa giftcards and NickMom tote bag for each winner. #MotherFunny RSVP

Pure Wander Weekly Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @PureWander. Prize: TBA. #PureWander RSVP

Huggies Mummy Mentors Twitter Party 9-9:30 pm ET with @YMCBuzz. Prizes: ONE (1) prize package that includes a diaper bag filled with Huggies products + $50 Walmart giftcard  - Canada residents only eligible for prizes. #MummyMentors Details

Friday, November 22

Scent Savings Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @jmanmillerbug @thedomesticexec. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Walmart giftcards. #ScentSavings RSVP


COMING SOON

Tuesday, November 26

MMB Stacks Black Friday Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @MomsMilkBtque. Prizes: Tons of prizes for new moms, babies and kids. #MMBStacks RSVP

Friday, November 29

Bark Friday Twitter Party at Noon-1:30 pm ET with @ZukesPets @AllThingsDog @DogTipper @EventBarkers @ToDogWithLove @5MinutesforFido. $1000+ in Prizes: TEN (10) doggie prize packages valued at approx $100 each. Participate in party w/ hashtag #FueltheLove #BarkFriday. RSVP

Thursday, December 4

Huggies Mummy Mentors Twitter Party 9-9:30 pm ET with @YMCBuzz. Prizes: ONE (1) prize package that includes a diaper bag filled with Huggies products + $50 Walmart giftcard  - Canada residents only eligible for prizes. #MummyMentors Details


About this Weekly Twitter Party List
Compiled by MommyBlogExpert.com Twitter Parties are listed free of charge in this weekly schedule. 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. Add an event to the Mommy Blog Expert 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.

Also available, for a nominal fee, to host, co-host or serve as a panelist for your own brand Twitter party. To inquire, please email janis@janiselspas.com for information with Twitter Party Consulting Query in the subject line.

FTC Disclosure: MommyBlogExpert does attend some Twitter parties as a guest and also works as a host, co-host, and panelist on others. However, I did not receive any payment associated with this post, except where it is noted that I am involved in a party as a host or panelist and am being compensated. See complete FTC Disclosure information that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's main page and at the bottom of every individual post on this blog, including this one.

My Talking Tom Twitter Party with Prizes

Twitter Party

MyTalkingTom 
Twitter Party

I've written about Talking Tom before. Even if you haven't heard of him until now, there's a good chance that your kids already know all about this super fun and innovative plush toy that interacts with smartphones and tablets. 

Talking Tom interacts with one of his aps

MBE partnered with Talking Tom, this post contains affiliate links

The loveable furry feline fellow is about to get a whole lot more fun because the new MyTalkingTom ap launches this week and we're having a Twitter Party with lots of great prizes to celebrate.

First there was the phenomenon of the original Talking Tom app, followed by Talking Tom 2 which received 53% more downloads. With the brand new ap, MyTalkingTom created by Outfit7 -- available for download as of 11/14/13 -- the world's most popular and personable cat is more life-like than ever before, enabling fans to feed, dress, nurture and play with him.

MyTalkingTom  App Screenshot

You're invited to join the #MyTalkingTom Twitter Party on November 14 from 1:30-2:30 pm EST. We'll be exchanging ideas that teach children how to care for others and chatting about Talking Tom and the new ap. The best part is there are more than $1,000 in prizes to give away to lucky party goers.

Prize Packages
for 10 Winners

ONE (1) Grand Prize, $250 value

• Talking Tom Superstar Toy
• Talking Angela Superstar Toy
• $100 TalkingFriends Giftcard
• Surprise Goody Bag

Talking Tom Superstar Toy

ONE (1) Runner Up Prize, $200 value

• Talking Tom Superstar Toy
• Talking Angela Superstar Toy
• $50 TalkingFriends Giftcard
• Surprise Goody Bag

Talking Angela Superstar Toy

EIGHT (8) Additional Winners, $75 value each

• Surprise Goody Bag
• $25 TalkingFriends Giftcard

All prizes sponsored by Outfit7

How to Participate in the Party

All you need is a Twitter account to get started. During the live one hour Twitter chat we'll be tweeting out questions for you to give your opinions about. Prizes will be given away at random so the more you Tweet and RT the better your chances are of winning. To be eligible, winners must be U.S. residents and follow the rules below. Those receiving prizes will be selected after the party and will be notified via Twitter Direct Message so be sure you are following @MommyBlogExpert on Twitter to be contacted if you are a winner.

Party Details

Hashtag: #MyTalkingTom

Date: Thursday, November 14, 2013 

Time:1:30 to 2:30 EST
Sponsors: @Talkingtomcat @Outfit7
Host: @MommyBlogExpert

Panelists: @Sgumina and @WellconnectdMom 

Twitter Party Rules 

1. RSVP by leaving your Twitter handle as a comment below this post ie @MommyBlogExpert

2. Follow everyone before the party @Talkingtomcat @MommyBlogExpert @Sgumina and @WellConnectdMom on Twitter

3. Join the Twitter Party and don't forget to use the #MyTalkingTom hashtag in all Tweets

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Join me to win $1000+ in prizes at the #MyTalkingTom Twitter Party 11/14 1:30-2:30p ET. RSVP a must 

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FTC Disclosure: MommyBlogExpert is receiving payment for hosting this Twitter Party. Outfit7 is providing the prizes and shipping for the giveaways. See complete FTC Disclosure information that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's main page and at the bottom of every individual post on this blog, including this one.

Giveaway Christmas Kids Fashion Girls & Boys Win a $75 Born Chic Boutique Giftcard

Giveaway
Giveaway details below, Ends 12/2/13

This is a sponsored post

Contest entry open to U.S. and Canada Residents

I just love Born Chic Boutique, a wonderful new online source for well-made, creative and truly heirloom quality holiday party dresses and coordinated outfits for baby and girl fashionistas and stylish little boys. Last month MommyBlogExpert featured Born Chic's sparkling girls Spiderella Halloween Dress outfit, along with a giftcard giveaway. Now for the holidays, MBE is showcasing the brand's beautiful children's styles for Christmas and -- I'm thrilled to announce -- also hosting another $75 gift card giveaway to help you with your holiday shopping that you are invited to enter below!

Image provided by Born Chic Boutique

This lovely Gingerbread Girls Christmas Dress is just one example of what you'll discover at this boutique to make you and your child's holiday memorable this year. The little girl's set is adorable for Christmas for parties, photo sessions and family get togethers with its multi-tier red and green ruffle chiffon pettiskirt with expandable soft satin waistband and coordinating appliqued Gingerbread long sleeve white top. The 2-piece feative holiday outfit retails for $65.00 and is available in sizes 1-2 yrs, 3-4 yrs or 5-7 yrs.

Coordinating Legging & Hairband, MommyBlogExpert.com

Accessories you can add on to this outfit for a really festive look include sweet striped Merry Christmas leggings ($17.50) and a matching headband ($12.50).

Check out all the other Born Chic Boutique Christmas styles for girls and boys you won't see anywhere else. Then, make sure you enter to win the $75 Born Chic Boutique giftcard MommyBlogExpert is giving away below.

Image by Born Chic Boutique

BornChicBoutique.com, founded by a fashion savvy mom of three, offers lots of beautiful baby, boys and girls clothes, accessories, and shoes for special occasions, every day throughout the year and holidays like Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. The shop even has diaper bags, super soft baby blankets and some extraordinary whimsical and elegant kids room and nursery decor products you have got to see, too.

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Ends 12/2/13

The Born Chic Boutique Christmas giveaway hosted on MommyBlogExpert (MBE) ends December 2, 2013 at 12 am PT. Contest is open to legal residents of the U.S. and Canada. ONE (1) winner will receive a Born Chic Boutique $75 USD giftcard. Winner of this MBE contest will be selected at random from all entries and will be notified via email and must respond within 24 hours to claim their prize.

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FTC Disclosure: This is a compensated post. Born Chic Boutique has provided me with the Gingerbread Dress and coordinating accessories for the associated review post. In addition, the boutique is providing the prize for this giveaway. See complete FTC Disclosure information that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's main page and at the bottom of every individual post on this blog, including this one.