How to Get Kids to Make The Bed Every Day and Have Fun Cleaning House At Same Time

Homekeeping

Did you know that March is National Bed Month? I know I didn't. That is, until this perky pitch arrived in my emailbox this morning.

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What adult or child doesn't absolutely hate making their bed every day? This snappy YouTube is perfect for a dreary Monday morning to get you (or bettter yet, your kids) to get moving and make the bed each and every day. This short video, starring the Kimpton Hotels Monaco Chicago general manager, housekeepers and front office staff, shows you how to do it right while adding in a little song and dance routine and a whole lot of fun.

Watch this for inspiration, with your kids if you have children at home. You may never have an unmade bed at your house again.

Enjoy!



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Twitter Party Calendar This Week Feb 23 - Mar 1 Full Schedule w/ Prizes - Continuous Updates

Twitter Parties

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

Master Twitter Party Calendar

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 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 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. Look for highlights in pink for Twitter Parties where Canada residents are eligible for prizes.

THIS WEEK

Monday, February 24

Melts Best Feelings Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @Glade @AleaMilham @Dawnchats and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Visa giftcards. #MeltsBestFeelings RSVP

WWE Network Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @WWEMoms @TheOnlineMom. Prizes: Brookstone Wine Chiller; Longchamp Tote Bag; iPod Nano. #WWEMoms RSVP

Hasbro Toy Fair Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @Resourcefulmom @HasbroNews. Prizes: Lots of toys from Hasbro - see RSVP info for full prize list. #HasbroTF RSVP

Healthy Way Magazine Fitness Chat Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @Healthywaymag. Prizes: Prizes from @recofit compression gear. Participate in party with hashtag #HealthyWayMag

Boyz Rule Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @BoyzRuleOurWrld @Themommysauce @nilimonicky @3decades3kids. Prizes: $50 GameStop giftcard, Crayola prize pack plus prizes from VitaBath, RUUMKidswear and Hasbro. #boyzrulebday RSVP

Weekly Traveling Moms Twitter Party at 9 pm ET chatting about movies & travel with @TravelingMoms @KimOrlando and others. Prizes: TBA. #TMom RSVP

Pampers Game Face Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @Pampers @CrissyBeam @RockonMommies and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $200 Visa giftcard and SIX (6) Big Dreams of Little Athletes prize packs. #PampersGameFace RSVP

Snackimals Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @BarbarasBakery @NaturalSavvy @AndreaDonsky. Prizes: SIX (6) winners will each get a case of Barbaras cereal ARV $55. Participate in party with hashtag #Snackimals Details

Nashville Wives Premiere Twitter Party at 9:30 pm ET with @JessicaNorthey @PrivateLivesTNT. Prizes: Visa giftcards; signed press kits and more. #NashvilleWives Details

Tuesday, February 25

Mangos for Mowgli Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @TheMotherhood @TheMotherhood25 @CooperMunroe @EmilyMcKhann. Prizes: TEN (10) prize packs that each include Disney's Jungle Book Diamond Edition DVD, Kuhn paring knife and an assortment of mangos. #Mangos4Mowgli RSVP

Walgreens Beauty Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @Walgreens @blueviolet @dentistmel and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Walgreens giftcards. #WalgreensBeauty RSVP

Kidoodle Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @MomCentral @KidoodleTV. Prizes: SIX (6) $50 gift codes. Participate in party with hashtag #KidoodleTV Details

Travel Tuesday Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @KarronWarren @ThisGirlTravels @PivotingMedia. Prizes: TWO (2) Cabot Cheese Giftboxes, TWO (2) signed copies Lost in Suburbia book, THREE (3) Lulu jewelry designs ARV $215, Travel Sleep Sak ARV $89.99 and more. #ThisGirlTravels RSVP

Beyond Lactose Intolerant Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @One2OneNetwork @NatlDairyCouncil @Tobyamidor @Makobiscribe. Prizes: TEN (10) winners will receive a National Dairy Council prize pack valued at $25 each. #BeyondLI RSVP

TEAity Chat Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @Teaity @Teaformeplease @joysteaspoon. Prizes: TBA. #TEAityChat RSVP

Manwich Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @Resourcefulmom. Prizes: FOUR (4) prize packs that include $50 giftcard and Manwich products & swag; ONE (1) Grand Prize pack that includes $100 giftcard and Manwich products/swag. #Manwich RSVP

CVS Gold Emblem Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @ClassyMommy @WhitneyMWS @CVS_Extra. Prizes: FIVE (5) prize packs including snack foods + $25 giftcard. #GoldEmblem RSVP

Swapdom Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @MomsLA @SAuerswald @Swapdom_com @YvonneinLA. Prizes: Sephora giftcards and Swapdom discount codes. #SwapChat #MomsLAChat RSVP

Oasis Nutrisource Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @OasisCanada @SoberJulie @Thelilpiglet @MyChaos @SimplyStacienet. Prizes: ONE (1) 16 GB iPad Mini with Retina; FIVE (5) prize packs 10 coupons and Oasis branded apparel item - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #OasisLowCalorie RSVP

Family Travel CA Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @FamilyTravelCA @CAASCO. Prizes: TWO (2) $50 Payless giftcards, TWO (2) East Side Mario GCs, TWO (2) CAA Membership ARV $70 each; ONE (1) Grand Prize iPad Mini 16 GB - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #FamilyTravelCA RSVP

Lion Lock Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @TruthfulMommy @Lizz_Porter @LionLockDC. Prizes: FOUR (4) $25 Visa giftcards and ONE (1) $50 Visa GC. #Lionlock RSVP

Fisher Nuts Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @Momitforward. Prize: $200 Visa giftcard and Fisher Nuts assortment. #ThinkFisher RSVP

Pregnancy Awareness Twitter Party at 10 pm ET with @PregAwareness. Prizes: Prizes from Britax, Ingrid & Isabel, The Pump Station, Nurtury Nutury and Luna Bars. #BumpHealth Details

Wednesday, February 26

Johnsonville Kitchens Twitter Party at 10 am ET with @TapInfluence @JvilleKitchens. Prizes: TBA. Participate in party with hashtag #JvilleRecipes

Natural Probiotics Twitter Party at 11 am ET with @insyncprobiotic @turningclockbac @sweeptight and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Visa gift cards. #NaturalProbiotic RSVP

Hear The World Twitter Party at Noon ET with @TheMotherhood @TheMotherhood25 @EmilyMcKann @CooperMunroe @Hear_the_World. Prizes: FIVE (5) $25 Amazon giftcards. #HeartheWorld RSVP

Read Across America Twitter Party at 12:30 pm ET with @DanBrownTeacher @KidLitReviews @MMGMom3 Prizes: Book giveaways TBA. Participate in party with hashtag #ReadAcrossAmerica Details 

Whisper Pail Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @whisperpail @savinglifestyle @happyhousewife and others. Prizes: FOUR (4) Whisper Pails. #Whisperpail RSVP

ClearVision PuriTi Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @CVOptical. Prizes: TBA. Participate in party with hashtag #PuriTi Details

Celebrate Mom Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @CoastieWife321 and others. Prizes: Over $100 in prizes by moms for moms TBA. #CelebrateMom RSVP

Colorful Creations Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @Crayola @Kellysluckyyou @Laughwithusblog @7onashoestring and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Walmart Giftcards. #ColorfulCreations RSVP

Movies on Demand Awards Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @Momspark @Momsparkmedia @thenewclassy @momstart @therebelchick. Prizes: FOUR (4) $20 Cable Cash gift certificates to order movies; ONE (1) Visa giftcard in each of these denominations $25, $50, $75, $100; MOD blanket & Cups. #MODawards RSVP

Washable Fashion Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @BeChic_Fashion @LeauraLuciano. Prizes: Tide Pods, $100 giftcards and more. #WearableFashion RSVP

Got Milk Bilingual Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @MamaLatina @Hispanaglobal @MContemporanea @NibblesnFeasts. Prizes: ONE (1) Branded Got Milk gift basket & $25 giftcard, ONE (1) Branded Got Milk giftbasket & $50 GC, ONE (1) Branded Got Milk giftbasket & $75 GC and ONE (1) Grand Prize of a Branded Got Milk giftbasket + Free Milk for a year ARV $208. #ProteinaDeLaLeche RSVP

Is Your Kid the Wisest Kid Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @NickMom @MommyShorts. Prizes: TBA. Participate in Twitter Party with hashtag #TheWisestKid Details

Treasuring Family Moments Bilingual Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @Curvesandchaos @LBConnect @LAFlowers. Prizes: THREE (3) prize packages including $50 giftcard + Lubriderm products; FIVE (5) prize packs including Lubriderm products. #FamiliaLubriderm RSVP

Avocados from Mexico Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @AvosfromMexico @SavvySassyMoms @MomTrends. Prizes: FOUR (4) prizes that include cookbook, Avo slicer, and $20 giftcard; ONE (1) $400 ARV Grand Prize that includes $100 Rent the Runway GC, $150 Visa GC, $25 RedBox GC, avocado merchandise and cookbook. #AvoAwards RSVP

Makeup Magician Daily Dimmick Shares #Oscar Worthy Makeup Tips at 9 pm ET with @30secondmom. Prizes: TBA. #30secondmom RSVP

Thursday, February 27

Dad Chat Twitter Party - Time & Deets TBA. Follow @BruceSallan and hashtag #DadChat for more info soon!

TruMoo Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @SocialMoms @StacieinAtlanta @TruMooMilk. Prizes: TBA. #TruMoo RSVP

Funny Pet Cards Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @dodomesticdad @robynsworld @wicproject @outnumberedmama @jmanmillerbug. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Walmart giftcards. #FunnyPetCards RSVP

Cricket Chats A Better You Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @somedayilllearn @couponmamacita @CricketNation. Prizes: Cricket prizes TBA. Participate in party with hashtag #CricketChats Details

Zarbee's Naturals Sleep Week Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @Momcentral @Zarbees. Prizes: SIX (6) prize packages include a $50 giftcode and Zarbee's Naturals products. Participate in party with hashtag #SleepWeek Details

Kraft and Hunts Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @FoodFamilyFinds @Amandaformaro @Laylita. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 giftcards. #KraftandHunts RSVP

Hispanicize Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @Hispanicize @LatinaMomBlogs @BeingLatino and others. Prizes: ONE (1) Hispanicize Full Pass ARV $750; ONE (1) Manicure/Pedicure treatment at Intercontinental Spa ARV $65; ONE (1) Black Car Airport to Hotel, Hotel to Airport, Pickup/Drop Off Service; ONE (1) Hispanicize Full Pass ARV $750 + 1 night stay at Intercontinental Hotel. #Hispz14 RSVP

Baby Maid Shower Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @OlivialPolk @Jane_Odowd. Prizes: ONE (1) $25 Amazon giftcard; TWO (2) $20 Target GCs and FOUR (4) $10 Starbucks GCs. #BabyMaid RSVP

OPA Throwaways Twitter Party 8:45-9:45 pm ET with @GlassesNGlitter. Prizes: ONE (1) 2600 mAh portable charger, ONE (1) portable Bluetooth speaker, TWO (2) iPhone 5S cases, TWO (2) CoverGirl Nude Lipstick and more. #OPAThrowaways RSVP

Nuby Smile Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @DiaperedKnights @NubyUSA @Finnegan_Hughes @DrGraceYum. Prizes: FOUR (4) $25 Target giftcards and Oral Care products; ONE (1) Grand Prize of entire Oral Care line. #NubySmile RSVP

Leons Furniture Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @LeonsFurniture @MommyOutside @ZooJourneys. Prizes: $1000 in prizes including FIVE (5) $100 Leons Furniture online giftcards and ONE (1) Starship Bunk Bed Set ARV $499 - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #Ultimate Home RSVP 

Friday, February 28

Mr. Peabody & Sherman Twitter Party at Noon ET with @momhatescooking @hippie_mom @Greatdayfarms @Mamabuzz @Heathersdish. Prizes: THREE (3) $100 Visa giftcards and ONE (1) $200 Visa GC. #MrPeabody RSVP

Weekly Verizon Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @Theonlinemom and others. Prizes: Jawbone UP24 activity tracker, Belkin WeMo smart switch, Samsung Galaxy Note 3 smartphone. #VZWBuzz RSVP

LoveiCoffee Twitter Party at 8-8:30 pm ET with @icoffee @sofamilyonline @thirtymommy. Prizes: THREE (3) iCoffee Brewers. #LoveiCoffee #30chat RSVP

Bev Chat How to Host the Ultimate Oscar Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @CraveLocal @RuralMoms @CocktailMktr. Prizes: TBA. #BevChat RSVP

Allume Twitter Party at 11 pm ET with @Allume @Lifefordessert. Prizes: ONE (1) Allume Conference Pass and other prizes TBA. #Allume Details

NEXT WEEK

Sunday, March 2

Epson Red Carpet Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @Kidsumers @Listen2Lena @ChildMode @SassyModernMom @EpsonCanada. Prize: Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 750HD Projector- Canada residents ONLY eligible for prize. For more details watch hashtag #EpsonRedCarpet RSVP

Hello Giggles Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @HelloGiggles @Shaymitch. Prizes: Smartphones from Sprint. #HGParty #Oscars Details

Canadian Living Oscars Twitter Party with @CanadianLiving at 6:00-7:30 pm ET. Prizes: ONE (1) Coty fragrance package ARV $426; ONE (1) Vince Camuto handbag ARV $360; ONE (1) Sally Hansen nailcare package ARV $81.50 - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #CLOscars RSVP

Oscar Red Carpet Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @stylsimplystate @MichelleValeInc @tinibarmaster. Prize: TBA. #OscarStyleYourWay RSVP

Monday, March 3

So Fab Con Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @CleverPirate @TheMamaReport @RebeccaEParsons and othters. Prizes: FIVE (5) 3-Day SoFab Con Blogger Passes. #SoFabCon RSVP

Weekly Traveling Moms Twitter Party chatting about cars & technology at 8 pm ET with @TravelingMoms and others. Prizes: TBA. #TMom RSVP

Tuesday, March 4

Sweet Swaps Twitter Party at Noon ET with @TheMotherhood @TheMotherhood25 @CooperMunroe @EmilyMcKhann. Prizes: FIVE (5) prize packs that each include a $50 Visa giftcard + Splenda products. #SweetSwaps RSVP

Glade Spring Forth Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @Resourcefulmom @Glade. Prizes: FOUR (4) prize packages that include Glade products; ONE (1) Grand Prize includes Glade Limited Spring Edition Collection + $100 American Express giftcard. #GladeSpringForth RSVP

Meal Planning Favado App Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @Savings @FavadoApp and others. Prizes: THREE (3) $100 Grocery giftcards. #FavadoApp RSVP

Bloggy Conference 2014 Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @BloggyMoms @BloggyCon. Prizes: ONE (1) Family 4-pack of tickets to Cedar Point and ONE (1) Udderly Smooth Lotion gift basket. #BloggyCon14 RSVP

Wednesday, March 5

Three Custom Color Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @girlsgottaspa @threecustom. Prizes: SIX (6) winners will each receive a different makeup product. #3custom RSVP

Vonage Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @sofawned @Vonage. Prizes: $50 Visa giftcard + 6 months free Vonage service - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prize. #VonageExt RSVP

Child Hunger Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @themotherhood25 @themotherhood @coopermunroe @emilymckhann. Prizes: FIVE (5) $50 Visa giftcards. #childhunger RSVP

The Box Trolls Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @socialmoms @theboxtrolls. Prizes: TWENTY (20) Amazon giftcards. #TheBoxTrolls RSVP

Love Mamas Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @clothdiapergeek @Chgdiapers. Prizes: Cloth diapers, baby gear, eco-friendly supplies and more. #LoveMamas RSVP 

March 5, 6, 7 & 8

Moms and Brands Expo West Twitter Party series at 7 pm ET each night with @MomsandBrands. Prizes: Lots of brands participating. Participate in party with hashtags #MomsandBrands #ExpoWest Details

Thursday, March 6

CA Dairy Nutrition Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @Resourcefulmom @RealCalifMilk @Ashley_RD. FOUR (4) Amazon gift cards, one each in the following denominations $25, $50, $75 and $100. #CADairyNutrition RSVP

COMING SOON

Wednesday, March 12

R&R Games Play2Day Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @havesippy @RnRGames @Momtosprouts. Prizes: Games of choice plus Grand Prize package. #Play2Day RSVP

Friday, March 14

Eat More Bites Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @Dawnchats @Laughwithusblog @Freebies4mom and more. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Walmart giftcards. #EatMoreBites RSVP

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.

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Why Moms Should Enter the Bufferin Bucket List Facebook Sweepstakes Giveaway to Win $1000

Sweepstakes Giveaway

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Enter to win 1 of 3 $1000 American Express Giftcard Prizes

Well-known family friendly consumer brands just keep getting more creative with the blog assignments I'm asked to work on. In fact, the Bufferin®​ Bucket List is probably among the most clever, introspective and fun projects I've been involved with during 5+ years of blogging. So for this post, I decided to think outside the box about my family bucket list to share my unconventional wish list as well as let you know all about the sweepstakes.

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As you can see from this image, I definitely took a different approach to creating my own "to do" bucket. Rather than including major indulgences I want to experience personally over my lifetime, I tried to think of smaller short-term bucket items -- none involving spending money. There's 3 items I want to work on myself and 3 things I'd like my kids to achieve that together will improve and enhance the overall quality of our family life.

Each of these tasks on our list isn't going to be easy -- it's probably not too hard to figure out which of these I've chosen for me and which are for my four teenagers. For sure, I expect each line item to definitely be a challenge and involve hard work. I'm hopeful, though, by having this bucket visible to our whole family, we'll start tossing completed task clothespins into the bucket soon.

Just in case you're curious, I do have a personal bucket list for my dreams, too. I've loved travel my whole life and have been very fortunate to have visited all 48 contiguous U.S. states. I have also been to dozens of foreign countries including exotic ones like Panama, Costa Rica, Iceland, Israel and more. So, to enter the #BufferinBucketList Facebook Sweepstakes I'm adding a new bucket item to my list: African Photo Safari.

But, wait. I'm getting ahead of myself. Let me tell you about why everyone, especially moms, should enter this great contest.

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Bufferin is hosting a Facebook contest that just started and runs till March 14, 2014. It's easy to get in on the fun by going to Bufferin's Facebook Page to enter the Bufferin Bucket List Facebook Giveaway for a chance to win one of three prize packages that each include a $1000 American Express gift card plus a full-sized bottle of newly reintroduced Bufferin Buffered Aspirin. The prize is intended to help the lucky ones who win a chance to push the aches and pains out of the way to put toward something on your own bucket list. just by sharing your own bucket list item. Winners will be chosen at random on February 28, March 7 and March 14.



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Mom & Family Olympics Fitness Tips Inspired by the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics

Fitness

Guest Post
by Shana Schneider
Fitness Expert & Founder of Fitweek

Big sporting events, like the Winter Olympics, showcase top athletes performing at amazing levels of fitness. 

While most of us won't be Olympic athletes, we can still learn from their training and have it influence our fitness goals and daily routines. Let their determination and passion move you, literally! 

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Here are 5 tips on how to train like an Olympic athlete 

1. *Get into the game* 
You won't improve your fitness without actually starting. Good news is that you can start from wherever you are and it will have a positive impact on your health. It can simply be taking the stairs instead of the elevator or actually using that gym membership you've been paying for! 

2. *Get determined* 
Maybe you don't have time to get to a fitness class and you'd much rather be playing with your kids anyway. Don't let that stop you from exercising. Think outside the gym and do something like hosting an active video game competition or a dance party with your kids. If you really get into it, you will break a sweat! 

3. *Push yourself *
If you've been working out or doing some kind of fitness routine for a while, up the ante. Add a few more minutes or reps to your workout. Consider signing up for a run or walk at a distance you haven't done before. You may be surprised at what you can do! 

4. *Try something new*
No need for you to add the quadruple axle to your repertoire! Instead consider signing up for something you haven't tried before like a salsa lesson or Bikram Yoga (it's the hot one!). 

5. *Don't give up* 
Even if your week spirals out of control with meetings, chores, carpools, errands ..., just remember tip #1. Your fitness routine may have been pushed by the wayside, but don't let it stay there. Remember that in order to take care of everyone else, you need to take care of you and your fitness is a big part of that.

More from Fitweek
For creative ideas about how to recreate the fun and excitement of various sports of the 2014 Winter Olympics with your family at your house, don't miss Shana's story Compete in the Olympics at Home. Get lots more fitness wisdom by visiting Fitweek.com as well as following the brand on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.

Shana Schneider, Fitness Expert, Image provided by Fitweek

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Austenland Movie Gift Basket Giveaway

Giveaway

Jane Austen fans as well as those young and old who appreciate a great comedy that's a modern twist on classic literature will likely laugh their way through this fun movie. From Sony Pictures Classics comes Austenland -- the same film that played on the big screen -- now available for home viewing on Blu-ray and DVD.

MBE partnered with Sony Pictures for this post

To celebrate the new Bluray DVD release of Austenland, Sony Pictures is providing one lucky Mommy Blog Expert reader with a fabulous gift basket that not only includes the new movie but some other priceless Austenland branded merchandise. Read on to enter for your chance to win and keep coming back to enter daily till this movie lover's giveaway ends.

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Austenland
Grand Gift Basket 

GIVEAWAY

Ends 3/10/14

Austenland Gift Basket Prize Package

Prize Package Includes

• Austenland Blu-ray Movie
• I Heart Mr. Darcy Tote Bag
• I Heart Mr. Darcy T-shirt

The Sony Pictures Home Entertainment MommyBlogExpert (MBE) Austenland Gift Basket Giveaway ends March 10, 2014 at 12 am PT. Contest open to legal residents of the U.S. only. 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. 

GOOD LUCK!

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