MyCharge Freedom 2000 Powercase iPhone 5 Latest Tech Meets Fashion Accessory Review

Accessories

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You don't have to sacrifice fashion for function in this wired world we live in today. As I discovered during LA Fashion Week Spring 2014, tech devices and the accessories to maximize their usefulness are an essential part of my fashion and tech conscious on-the-go, non-stop life as a mom of four and lifestyle blogger. 

Freedom 2000 Powercase in Fuchsia takes center stage, MommyBlogExpert.com

Now that I've been using the new MyCharge Freedom 2000 Powercase for iPhone 5 for several months, putting it through all the paces, I just can't imagine going anywhere without it.

I like my iPhone 5 and my go-to tech brand for mobile devices and desktop computers has been Apple for many years. I mean, really love the iPhone. I just hate that with each new version that's released, the battery seems to burn faster and faster. As a busy national blogger who often travels and takes lots of photos with my smartphone, I simply can't afford to be caught with a dead phone.

Fuchsia, 1 of 6 rich colors Freedom 2000 comes in, MommyBlogExpert.com

The problem is that the other power cases I've tried in the past to provide auxiliary power to my device were ugly and clunky -- not my idea of providing a hip wardrobe for my beloved iPhone that goes with me everywhere. The Freedom 2000 is the first one I've experienced that is loaded with must-have features, is light weight and comes in a rainbow of vibrant hues.

There are so many things things I like about this product. Let me just tell you about a few. For one, it has many protective features. Another asset: it closely mirrors the size of the iPhone 5 because the hard exterior shell is ultra sleek and thin.

Charging Freedom 2000 Powercase w/ my iPhone 5, MommyBlogExpert.com

That's not even to mention that this powercase delivers up to 110% extra battery energy, which is equivalent to about 9 hours of talk or 7 hours of browsing the Web -- something that's proven to be a real lifesaver in my deadline-oriented work environment where every minute counts. This is easy to snap onto your phone, too, and is super simple to charge with its concealed built-in Lightning Cable with or without a smartphone nestled inside.

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The Freedom 2000 for iPhone 5 includes the USB charging cable and comes pre-charged, ready to use and features NAC Certified Extreme Drop-proof Protection. In addition to the Fuchsia reminiscent of spring flowers that I received from the brand, colors offered include a nice range of other options to suit individual tastes: Cherry Red, Emerald Green, Cobalt Blue, Violet Purple, Black and Silver.

MyCharge beauty in the hand of the beholder, MommyBlogExpert.com

Listed for $79.99, the Freedom 2000 Powercase may be purchased direct from MyCharge.com as well as from Amazon, Best Buy, T-Mobile and other online retailers and in-store.

FTC Disclosure: This is a compensated post as I received the product featured from MyCharge to facilitate this review. However, opinions and thoughts are my own. 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.

Disney Mary Poppins 50th Anniversary

Movies

Blu-ray Combo Review, Giveaway

As a Baby Boomer, I couldn't be more excited to announce the release today of Walt Disney's Mary Poppins restored and remastered 2-Disc 50th Anniversary Edition. This is the first time ever that a Blu-ray combo pack and digital HD copy of this title are being offered to fans of all ages.

Dick Van Dyke as Bert the Chimney Sweeper

To celebrate, I invite you to reminisce with me about what makes this rare G-rated movie so special and why it still appeals across the generations five decades after it's original big screen theatrical release. 

Few family classic films are closer to my heart than Mary Poppins, the first picture I ever saw as a child at a movie theater. This was back in 1964, just about 50 years ago, when I was in third grade. 

Julie Andrews as Mary Poppins

Back in the day there were no such things as computers, videos, DVDs, Digital Downloads On Demand and -- with the exception of TV -- all the other entertainment technologies we enjoy today. As I recall, theater tickets for kids were 50 cents which seemed like a lot of money to me at the time, considering going to the movies cost ten times the price of a 5-cent full-size candy bar!

Over the years I've never stopped loving this movie. The music from Mary Poppins, especially, resonates with me. Come to think of it, I distinctly remember singing most of the songs from the musical score again and again, at various times while growing up.

For example, I used to sing Feed the Birds when scattering bread crumbs at our local duck pond. A Spoon Full of Sugar is another tune I used to rely on to get psyched up before swallowing some awful-tasting cough syrup my mom or dad was about to give me. I even remember as an elementary student, running through the leaves on my way to school in the fall, kicking the foilage while belting out Chim Chim Cher-ee. And, I'll never forget singing that tongue twister of a song Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious with my friends to see which one of us could sing it the fastest with no mistakes.

When I finally became a mom of four kids within a year, including triplets, I was determined to share my love for this classic with my own children. So, I would often show the Mary Poppins video we owned with our old-school VCR. As I remember it, whenever this film was on, they seemed to enjoy it as much as I did when I was their age, particularly the singing and dance routines. I wouldn't be surprised if my children did the same thing when they eventually have kids of their own one day.

As one of a select group of mom bloggers that was chosen by SocialMoms to review Mary Poppins, I was privileged to receive an advance copy of the new Blu-ray combo pack that was just released. Everything I remember from the original feature film on the big screen is included on the new edition, but since these were restored and remastered by Disney, the colors are more vivid and the action more fluid and crystal clear than ever before. 

There are even a generous offering of extras included. My two personal fave bonus features are the reunion of the original stars Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke and legendary composer Richard Sherman and The Making of Mary Poppins. Disney Mary Poppins 50th Anniversary Blu-ray DVD Combo + Digital Copy is widely available online and instore. Suggested list price is $39.99.

Disney Mary Poppins 50th Anniversary 

Blu-ray DVD Combo

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Disney on Ice Opens in SoCal This Week With Shows in LA, Followed by OC, IE & Long Beach

Family Entertainment

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Family friendly Disney on Ice presents Rockin’ Ever After, an all-new live production, skates into Southern California this week. Performances start out in Los Angeles from December 11-15, followed by shows in Orange County, the Inland Empire and Long Beach through Sunday, January 5, 2014. What a way to spend the holiday season on the West Coast with kids of all ages!

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I am so excited to be going to see this show with my two daughters and my personal trainer, Laurel, on opening night here in L.A. It will be the first Disney on Ice performance any of us have ever seen, so look for another post after we've watched the show to hear what we think. 

You'll be able to read all about the experience from a first-timer's perspective as well as to see some of the video I capture at the event for the MommyBlogExpert YouTube Channel. I'll also be posting still images via Twitter, Facebook and Instagram live from Staples Center in Los Angeles this Wednesday night, so make sure you're following MommyBlogExpert on these social networks to join in on the fun.

The show sounds like it will really be a blast with lots of action, music and of course, skating. There's a real horse ice skating on all four legs during this high energy production which I can't wait to witness with my own eyes. Also, I'm anticipating that all the skating, dancing, acrobatics and music -- on top of seeing IRL (in real life) the magnificent costumes and sets that Disney is known for -- will make this a memorable entertainment experience for the entire audience.

Ticket Pricing & Where to Buy
Ticket prices $22-$30, $50-$55 (VIP) and $75-$80 (Front Row). Opening Night tickets at each venue just $15 each (not valid for VIP or premium seating). Available for purchase online at Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 or in-person at the venue Box Office. Note: Tickets may be subject to service charges, facility and handling fees. 

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White House Gingerbread Fireplace DIY Christmas Holiday Cookie Recipe Crafts Directions

Celebrations

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I first became enthralled with the elegant White House Gingerbread Fireplace that was created by the chefs at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue for this year's holiday season from a post by @FLOTUS -- the official Twitter feed published by the Office of First Lady Michelle Obama. According to this tweet from the First Lady's Office which included a photo, it took 1200+ cookies to make the latest one-of-a-kind White House Gingerbread Christmas masterpiece.

Hanukkah Gingerbread House I made, MommyBlogExpert.com

As a mom myself, who has enjoyed building original gingerbread houses for Hanukkah in past seasons with my own children, I think the 2013 White House Gingerbread creation looks pretty amazing from these online photos. 

Since many of MommyBlogExpert's readers appreciate creative Christmas DIY ideas as well as fabulous edible food art, I wanted to share with you a little about how the Obama Family has decorated the White House for Christmas this year.

The official White House video shows how it was made... 



Undoubtedly, it took a whole staff of talented bakers and pastry chefs many hours of baking and decorating to build this piece of art. Among the numerous fine details are realistic miniature candy trees made by creating thin green sheets of hard candy that were then painstakingly layered and assembled into fir trees. 

Also featured in the sugary artistic rendition are likenesses of the Obama Family's beloved pets, First Dog Bo, a male Portuguese Water Dog who is four years old, and First Dog Sunny, a female of the same breed that just joined the Presidential household in August.

The best part is that the celebration isn't limited to the White House this year. America is invited to join in and craft some holiday grandeur of your own at home with some beautiful holiday recipes and crafts.

Christmas decor at Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills, MommyBlogExpert.com

Free DIY Directions from WhiteHouse.gov include

• The intricate and beautiful 2013 Holiday Edible Springerle Cookie to eat or turn it into a hanging ornament
• Beautiful tissue paper Poinsettia flowers that would be great as a centerpiece
• Miniature dried fruit edible cookie wreathes

Fellow arts and crafts enthusiasts will no doubt agree. It's good to know that the White House is not only into DIY holiday decor, they are into sharing all the how-tos with the public. Made in America doesn't get any better than that, does it?

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Twitter Party Calendar Prizes December 8-14

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 Instagram  parties with prizes too.

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

THIS WEEK

Sunday, December 8

Cost Plus World Market Do the Downton Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @WorldMarket. Prizes: Prize packs that each include $50 World Market Giftcard, Downton Abbey tote & two mugs every 15 minutes; ONE (1) Door Prize that includes $150 World Market GC, Downton Abbey tote and two mugs. #DoTheDownton

Cost Plus World Market Do the Downton Facebook Party at 3 pm ET with World Market. Same prize pack as the 2 pm ET Twitter Party giveaway every 15 minutes. #DoTheDownton

Cost Plus World Market Do the Downton Google+ Hangout Party at 4 pm ET with World Market. Same prize pack as the 2 pm ET Twitter Party giveaway every 15 minutes. #DoTheDownton

Another Cost Plus World Market Do the Downton Twitter Party at 5 pm ET with World Market. Same prize pack as the 2 pm ET Twitter Party giveaway every 15 minutes, except the last prize is ONE (1) Grand Prize consisting of a $250 World Market GC, Downton Abbey tote and two mugs. #DoTheDownton

Bonnie & Clyde Twitter Party at 6 pm ET with @Crowdtappers. Prizes: $725 in Amazon giftcards and prizes. Participate in party with hashtag #BonnieandClyde

Monday, December 9

Lands End Together Twitter Party 11a - 3p ET with @LandsEndPR. Prizes: Prizes TBA during 4 hours this party runs. Participate in party with hashtag #Together

Melissa and Doug Twitter Party Noon-1p ET with @MelissaandDoug. Prizes: TBA. Participate in party with hashtag #MDParty

Live So Fab Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @Jmanmillerbug @Aleamilham. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Visa giftcards. #LiveSoFab

smarTrike Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @Resourcefulmom @smarTrike. Prizes: THREE (3) smarTrike Boutique ARV $149. #smarTrike

Foodies Night In Twitter Party 4-5:30 ET with @cookingwcaitlin @foodiesnitein @sunchips. Prizes: TWO (2) prize packs that include Sunchips, chip bowl and more. #FNIChat

Shop Simply Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @Dawnchats @Laughwithusblog @Mastercard. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Mastercard giftcards. #Shopsimply

Bake Over Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @Tenderflakepie @Listen2Lena @Childmode @Bitofmomsense @Kidsumers. Prizes: FIVE (5) KitchenAid hand mixers; FIVE (5) KitchenAid Classic Tilt-Head Stand Mixers - Canada residents only eligible for prizes. #BakeOver

Xyla Skinny Baking Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @XylaXylitol @Urbanmommies @Simplystacienet. Prizes: Lots of prizes TBA - Canada residents only eligible for prizes. #SkinnyBaking

Special Online Mom Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @theonlinemom @ginaruiz @voliveiraB. Prizes: ONE (1) Parrot AR Drone or ONE (1) Kyocera Hydro Elite smartphone #VZWBuzz

Reviva Labs Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @RealRevivaLabs. Prizes: TBA. Participate in party with hashtag #RevivaLabs

Vaseline Rosy Lips Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @VaselineBrand @classymommy @WhitneyMWS. Prizes: TBA. Participate in party with hashtag #RosyLips

Best Buy Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @Crowdtappers @BestBuy. $720 in Prizes, including a Grand Prize valued at $250. #UltimateShowroom

Family Ski Vacations Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @TravelingMoms @KimOrlando @DebMomof3 @CindyRichards. Prizes: SIX (6) $29.99 Shutterfly vouchers for 8x8 hard cover book. #TMom

Holiday Agenda Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @MomAgenda. Prizes: $150+ in prizes. Participate in party with hashtag #MomAgendaHoliday 

Tuesday, December 10

Get Corny Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @robynsworld @msmissy62 and others. Prizes:

FIVE (5) $100 Sam's Club giftcards; TEN (10) Get Corny sweatshirts. #GetCorny

Chase Holidays Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @savvysassymoms @momtrends. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Visa giftcards. #ChaseHolidays

Kmart Fab 15 Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @Kmart @Barbie. Prizes: TBA. #KmartFab15 

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

Pompeian Grapeseed Oil Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @Smiley360. Prizes: EIGHT (8) prize packs that include $25 giftcard and new Pompeian Grapeseed Can Spray Oil. #GrapeseedOil 

CHALK Preschool Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @themommyfiles @brettbmartin and others. Prizes: TWO (2) $25 Lakeshore Learning giftcards, ONE (1) $50 Lakeshore GC and ONE (1) iPad Mini. #Chalkpreschool 

CES Trends Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @IntlCES. Prizes: $100 giftcard. Follow the host and participate in party with hashtag #CESTrends #CES2014

Suave Family Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @Influenster. Prizes: Several TBA. Participate in party with hashtag #SuaveFamily

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

Disney Mary Poppins Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @socialmoms @classymommy and others. Prizes: THIRTY (30) Disney Mary Poppins Bluray DVD combo packs. #MaryPoppinsMagic

Dark Chocolate Pairings DReadeHSY Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @KellysLuckyYou @SavvyMomNYC. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Visa giftcards. #DReadeHSY

Aldi Holiday Baking Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @suburbanmomclub @AldiUSA. Prizes: Aldi giftcards. #AldiHoliday

Staples Sharpie Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @PollinateMedia @Munchies_mama @jenhatzung. Prizes: TWO (2) $25 Staples giftcards and TWO (2) $50 Staples giftcards. #StaplesSharpie

Xmas Countdown Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @Dawnchats @Sweeptight. Prizes: $1000+ in Prizes including iPhone 5 fre LifeProof Case and lots more cool stuff with FIVE (5) different prize packs to win. #XmasCountdown

Samaritan's Purse Give Hope Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @Resourcefulmom @SamaritansPurse. Prizes: SIX (6) $25 giftcards. #GiveHope

Boston's Finest Twitter Party at 8:45-10 pm ET with @TweeParties @DonnieWahlberg @Manny5564 @Diamantinoaraug @Bostonfinestjp. Prizes: TWO (2) Boston Police windbreakers and TWO (2) Boston giftbaskets. #BostonsFinest

Holiday Helper Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @EasyHomeMeals @Momitforward and others. Prizes: THREE (3) $250 Visa Giftcards. #HolidayHelper #gno

Wednesday, December 11

Holiday Butter Twitter Party at 11 am ET with @dodomesticdad @formulamom and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Walmart giftcards. #HolidayButter

Movile Phone A Plus Plan Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @therebelchick @suburbiau and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Best Buy giftcards. #APlusPlan

Advanced Haircare Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @LorealParisUSA and others (more details soon). Prizes: L'Oreal product giftbaskets for multiple winners plus ONE (1) Grand Prize winner gets product giftbasket + $250 Target giftcard. #AdvancedHaircare

Beggin' for Presents Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @TammileeTips @moderndaymoms. Prizes: SIX (6) $100 Walmart giftcards, THREE (3) Beggin' Strips Stocking, ONE (1) $500 Walmart giftcard + Beggin' Strips Stocking. #BegginforPresents

Say Yes to Less Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @MomCentral @LittleRemedies. Prizes: EIGHT (8) $50 giftcodes + product samples. #SayYes2Less

Advil Relief in Action Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @Resourcefulmom @Reliefinaction. Prizes: THREE (3) winners receive a prize pack incl $25 Spa giftcard, hot/cold eye mask, aromatherapy candle, Advil product; ONE (1) Grand Prize incl same prize pack as regular winners + a Handheld Sports Massager. #ReliefinAction

Betty Crocker Red Hot Holiday Trends Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @bettycrocker @momitforward and others. Prizes: ONE (1) Betty Crocker Baking Prize Pack ARV $60. #MakeMerry

Angry Birds Prepaid Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @paymobileAB @soberjulie and others. Prizes: $725 in Angry Bird Prepaid cards. Canada residents only eligible for prizes. #AngryBirdsPrepaid

August: Osage County Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @MomSpark @MomSparkMedia @_theMaven @DagmarBleasdale @DallasSocials @sjblahblahblog. Prizes: Visa giftcards in these amounts: $25, $50, $100 and #AugustMoments

Xmas Countdown Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @Sweeptight @DawnChats. Prizes: FIVE (5) prizes provided by the party sponsors each valued at $100+. #XmasCountdown

Green Holiday Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @LauraTermini @Webcitygirls @Mcontemporanea. Prizes: TWO (2) $50 Groupon giftcards; ONE (1) Michael Tood Tru Organics Latino #Simplepiel. Participate in party with hashtag #GreenHoliday

Hasbro Holidays Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @BusyMommyMedia @Julie_Edelman @HasbroGameNight. Prizes: FOUR (4) winners will each will a prize package that includes 8 Hasbro games. #HasbroHolidays

Red Envelope Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @VeraSweeney @AudreyMcClellan @RedEnvelope. Prizes: FIVE (5) Red Envelope winners. Participate in party with hashtag #RedWishList

Pataks Canada Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @PataksCanada @Masalamommas. Prizes: Pataks prize packs - Canada residents only eligible for prizes. #PataksHoliday

Cutco Cooks Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @cookwithcutco @zoojourneys and others. Prizes: SIX (6) Cutco product prizes - Canada residents only eligible for prizes. #CutcoCooks

Best Buy Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @YMCBuzz @BBYCanada. Prizes: TEN (10) $100 Best Buy giftcards - Canada residents only eligible for prizes. #BBYGiftIdeas

Neutrogena Holiday Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @andrianao @lbconnects @laflowers. Prizes: THREE (3) winners will get a full personalized beauty regimen + Neutrogena products valued at $137; FIVE (5) winners each receive Crease Proof Eye Shadow + MoistureSmooth Color Stick. #NTGHolidayBeauty

Splish Splash Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @Zipporahs @BrandConnectNYC @jkbeamer @RachelFerrucci. Prizes: FIVE (5) Tubby Tables; ONE (1) Grand Prize $100 giftcard. #TubbyTable

Baby Center 12 Days of Giveaways Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @babycenter @resourcefulmom. Prizes: Lots of things to win for baby and toddlers including Disney Winnie the Pooh baby bedding, Dropcam Pro, Leap Pad Ultra Tablet, Vtech Baby Monitor and much more. #BabyCenter12Days

Thursday, December 12

Holiday AdvantEdge Twitter Party at 11 am ET with @dentistmel @pricechopper and others.

Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Price Chopper giftcards. #HolidayAdvantEdge

CA Dairy Holidays Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @resourcefulmom @RealCalifMilk and others. Prizes: FOUR (4) winners each get an Amazon giftcard in either $25, $50, $75 or $100 denomination. #CADairyHolidays

Advanced Haircare Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @LorealUSA @LisaSamples @Zipporahs and others. Prizes: Total Repair 5 Products Gift Baskets plus ONE (1) Grand Prize including giftbasket + $250 giftcard. #AdvancedHaircare

Easy Gifts Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @dawnchats @blueviolet and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Target giftcards. #EasyGifts

PTPA Festive Kobo Twitter Party with Kathy Buckworth at 1 pm ET with @ptpa @kobo. Prizes: FIVE (5) Kobo Aura eReaders. #GiftBetter

Franks Red Hot Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @Smiley360 @Franks_RedHot. Prizes: A prize package every 7 minutes that includes Franks Red Hot Plate & 4 plastic plates plus a bottle of each of two Franks sauces. #FranksRedHot

Conair Curl Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @NadineJolie @Conair_Hair. Prizes: Conair Curl Secrets. Participate in party with hashtag #CurlSecret. 

The Wonder of Wonder Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @SocialMoms @RandomHousekids. Prizes: TWENTY (20) $20 giftcards; TWO (2) Grand Prizes of a signed copy of The Wonder book. #thewonderofwonder

Season of Rewards Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @audreymcclellan @verasweeney and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 giftcards. Participate in party with hashtag #SeasonofRewards

Howliday Safety Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @ASPCAPetIns @ASPCA_APCC. Prizes: THREE (3) winners get Prize TBA. Participate in party with hashtag #PetSafety

Lorna Jane Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @FabFitFun. Prizes: TWO (2) $250 giftcards and THREE (3) $50 giftcards #LornaJaneActive

Giving Green Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @chgdiapers @clothdiapergeek. Over $500 in prizes from 15 green sponsors. #GivingGreen

What's Cooking Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @KraftCanada @Listen2Lena. Prizes: $1000 in prizes - Canada residents only eligible for prizes. #WhatsCooking

Un Detalle Para Todos Walgreens Latino Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @latinamomblogs @queenofswag4u and others. Prizes: Walgreens giftcards in these amounts $50, $75, $125 and $200. #WalgreensLatino 

Fisher Nuts Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @Guarnaschelli @Momitforward. Prizes: ONE (1) winner will get a prize pack valued at $280 that includes Fisher nuts, Food Network 10 Speed Hand Mixer, Food Network 3 Cup Mini Processor/Chopper and $200 Visa Gift Card. #ThinkFisher

Friday, December 13

Living Social Holiday Hero Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @LivingSocial @Classymommy @WhitneyMWS. Prizes: FOUR (4) $100 Living Social Deal Bucks winners and ONE (1) $200 LS Deal Bucks winner. Both U.S. and Canada residents eligible for prizes. Participate in party by following panelists and using hashtag #LSHolidayHero

Love My Philly Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @kellysluckyyou @blm03 and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Sam's Club giftcards. #Lovemyphilly

Favorite Fairy Twitter Party at 1 pm with @DawnChats @Sweeptight. Prizes: TWO (2) $50 Walmar giftcards and TWO (2) Barbie Mariposa Dolls. #FavoriteFairy

Weekly Verizon Insider Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @theonlinemom @GeekBabe @TheTechDad @RobynsWorld @VerizonInsider. Prizes: Kyocera Hydro Elite smartphone, a Jawbone UP wristband, or a MOGA mobile game controller. #VZWBuzz 

Intel Tablets Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @miscfinds4u @formulamom and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Visa giftcards. #IntelTablets

Saturday, December 14

Baking Ideas Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @sweeptight @blm03 @Dodomesticdad @Wicproject. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Walmart gift cards. #BakingIdeas

Tasty Tender Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @DawnChats @TheRebelChick @DentistMel @SavvyMomNYC. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Walmart giftcards. #TastyTender

NEXT WEEK

Monday, December 16

Best Buy One Buy for All Twitter Party at 11 am ET with @dodomesticdad @7onashoestring @WiCproject @Blueviolet. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Best Buy giftcards. #OneBuyforAll 

Tuesday, December 17

Halos Fun Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @HalosFun @Somedayilllearn. Prizes: ONE (1) Visa giftcard in each of the following amounts: $75 GC, $100 GC, $125 GC and $200 GC. #HalosFun

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

CVS Gold Emblem Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @CarrotsNCake. Prizes: Lots of Gold Emblem prizes. Participate in party w/ hashtag #GoldEmblem

Wednesday, December 18

Holiday Santa Paws Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @ASPCA. Prizes: TBA. #SantaPaws 

Campbell's Skillet Sauce it Up Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @CrowdTappers. Prizes: $750 in prizes, including a Grand Prize worth $250. #SauceitUp

Thursday, December 19

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

Saturday, December 21

M&Ms Baking Ideas Twitter Party at Noon ET with @dawnchats @robynsworld and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Walmart giftcards. #BakingIdeas

COMING SOON

Thursday, January 2, 2014

Moms and Brands New Year New You Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @Momsandbrands. Prizes: TBA. Participate in party with hashtag #MomsandBrands #NewYearNewYou

Tuesday, January 17, 2014

Sneak Peek Harajuku Panda Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @buildabear. Prizes: TEN (10) $25 Bear Buck giftcards. #HarajukuPanda

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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 at janiselspas.com with Twitter Party in subject line including all details and links in the body of your message.

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