7-11 Free Slurpee Day Today from 11a - 7p

Freebies


Image from 7-11 Stores


Free Drinks at 7-11 for Everyone

Today, if you haven't already heard, kids and adults are out in droves to get free icy cold small Slurpee drinks at 7-Eleven stores nationwide. Depending on your time zone, there's still time to get yours because this freebie lasts from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time.


Plus  7-11 Day Challenge Photo Contest 

#711DayChallenge Photo Contest
There's also an online photo collage competition today. To participate all you have to do is go to 7 different 7-Eleven stores and make a photo collage then share with the hashtag #711DayChallenge for chance to win.


FTC Disclosure: No compensation or payment was associated with this post -- I just love Slurpees and can't resist sharing great, fun freebies like this one with loyal readers of this blog! 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.

Keep Momming Moms & Tween Daughters Public Service ADHD Awareness Initiative Launch


Keep Momming



I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting (#MC) for Shire. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating.

As an actress, a public health advocate and former journalist, Holly Robinson Peete has seen it all. And as a mother of four, she’s encountered just about every parenting challenge you can imagine. One of her biggest challenges as mom is building and maintaining a close relationship with her teenage daughter, Ryan.

The mother-daughter relationship is a unique one, and that dynamic can be even trickier during the tween years. Yet sometimes, people dismiss certain behaviors as “typical tween girl behavior” when those behaviors can be symptoms of something more serious. Research suggests that girls are more likely than boys to report having mostly inattentive Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) symptoms. Since inattentive symptoms can be less noticeable than hyperactive and impulsive symptoms, it is important that moms know what to look for.

I’m proud to be joining forces with Shire, CHADD and Holly Robinson Peete to announce the launch of keep momming, a new public service initiative geared towards the moms of tween girls to raise awareness of ADHD.

The campaign is anchored within a new digital hub, KeepMomming.com, where you’ll find tips, tools and other go-to resources for moms, including a checklist to help recognize the symptoms of ADHD – inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity – and then encourages moms to talk to their daughter’s doctor. The keep momming initiative can help moms learn about ADHD and provide ideas on how to spark a conversation and stay connected with their tween.

Don't miss Holly's message about the keep momming initiative http://goo.gl/Uayao5, and be sure to check out the website at KeepMomming.com.

FTC Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting (#MC) for Shire and I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating. 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.

Sex Tape Comedy Behind Scenes Mom Blog Sony Press Junket With Cameron Diaz & Jason Segel


Movies



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A Truly Special Press Junket for Mom Bloggers



Last night my hubbie accompanied me for a date night to screen the upcoming comedy movie release Sex Tape, starring Cameron Diaz and Jason Segel, on the lot at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, California. This major summer motion picture opens nationwide in theaters on July 18, 2014.


Sony Pictures Studio Lot, Culver City, CA, MommyBlogExpert.com
Movie Poster at Sony, MommyBlogExpert.com

I can't say much about the Sony Pictures production just yet, several posts on my initial social media reactions and a full movie review will be forthcoming on July 10th and July 15th respectively. 

But what I can spill at this point is that after seeing this myself today I'm busy crafting some really interesting interview questions for Diaz, Jason, and the director. Then, on Thursday, a handful of us mom lifestyle bloggers have been invited to participate in the Sex Tape press junket roundtable at The Four Seasons in Beverly Hills to conduct face-to-face interviews with the stars of this film, as well as chat with the director about the making of the movie.


Our press agenda for Thursday, MommyBlogExpert.com
The mostly mom bloggers participating in the interview session are
All these women are well-known bloggers in the business and each is revered by her followers and readership. I know I can't wait to hang out in person with this lively group of intelligent and fun ladies on Thursday as well as to read everyone else's film reviews after the embargo is lifted.

Cameron sculpture at Hollywood Wax Museum, MommyBlogExpert.com
Nothing is more exciting than to be working on this project as I have admired Cameron's work in just about every previous movie she has starred in since There's Something About Mary (1998), especially My Best Friend's Wedding (1997). Come to think of it, Charlie's Angels (2000) was among my faves, too. 

Though this will be my first time meeting her, I'm really looking forward to interviewing this five-time Golden Globe award winner. It will also be fun to sit down with this A-list celebrity IRL, because on a personal level we have a few things in common -- We're both Virgos (I'm a bit older) and each of us stands 5'9" tall (Yes, I wish I was as skinny).


FTC Disclosure: I was invited as a guest of Sony Pictures Studios to screen the movie Sex Tape on the lot in Culver City. I received special privileges and media access to cover this film's big screen release. However, there was no payment or other compensation involved and opinions here 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.

Ringling Bros Discount Circus Tickets for LA, Orange County & Inland Empire Family Shows


Entertainment


This is a sponsored post

LA, IE & OC Show Schedule & Ticket Info

We've been looking forward to this since last summer when the circus was in town. Finally it's here: the 143rd Annual Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus returns to present the all-new 2014 Legends show at Los Angeles at Staples Center, opening on Wednesday, July 9th with L.A. performances running until July 15th. Then, Ringling Bros. moves on to tour the rest of Southern California with multiple shows in the Ontario in the Inland Empire and Anaheim in Orange County through August 3rd.


Sarah most colorful clown on Earth, Norma Perez, MommyBlogExpert.com
*** Clown Girl ***
Special thanks to MBE mom blogger Norma Perez, her husband Daniel and their daughter, Sarah, for so artfully channeling the ultimate circus personality with the clown makeup, wig and red clown nose that Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus sent us for this post series.

This year's show includes a balanced mixture of familiar acts like clowns and elephants, plus some new ones, too. There's something for everyone, young and old here to enjoy.


Motorcycle Globe of Steel, Image from Feld Entertainment & Ringling Bros
Clowns of many colors, Image from Feld Entertainment & Ringling Bros
And of course Tigers AKA Big Cats, Image from Feld Entertainment & Ringling Bros


Special MOM Discount



Get a Family 4-Pack of Tickets 
Just $80 
With code MOM14 

Buy Tickets for LA & Ontario 
AXS.com ~ 888-9-AXS-TIX ~ At either Venue Box Office

Buy Tickets for Anaheim
Ticketmaster.com ~ 800-745-3000 ~ At this Venue Box Office


Image from Feld Entertainment & Ringling Bros
FTC Disclosure: This is a compensated post and I am receiving tickets to take my own family to this circus to facilitate coverage before, during and after the event and to host the associated giveaway. In addition, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey provided MommyBlogExpert will a circus fun kit, including clown makeup and accessories for this post series. Ringling Bros. has also provided the circus tickets for the giveaway contest. However opinons here 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.

Twitter Party Calendar July 6 - July 12 Schedule of Parties w/ Prizes - Continuous Updates


Twitter Parties


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


Master Twitter Party Calendar - Including USA & Canada


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 TwitterFacebookPinterestInstagramGoogle+ 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, July 7

Financial Independence Twitter Party at 11:30 am ET with @sitsgirls. Prizes: ONE (1) Amazon giftcard each in the following denominations $76, $200 and $500 and FOUR (4) $250 Amazon GCs. #FinancialIndependence RSVP

Travel in the 50 States Twiter Party at 9 pm ET with @travelingmoms @kimorlando @cindyrichards @debmomof3Prizes: TBA. #TMom RSVP

Tuesday, July 8

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

Royal Canin World Pup Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @clever_network @royalcanin @akcdogloversPrizes: SIX (6) $50 Petco or Petsmart giftcards and ONE (1) Grand Prize Winner $50 Petco/Petsmart  GC + 1-month supply of puppy formula. #RoyalCaninDogs RSVP

Magnum Kroger Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @shibleysmiles @momdot. Prizes: SIX (6) $50 Kroger giftcards. No RSVP, participate in party with hashtag #MagnumKroger Details

Savvy Travels Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @savings @maritramos @beltwaybargain and others. Prizes: ONE (1) Hyatt $150 giftcard and THREE (3) Target e-giftcards. #SavvyTravels RSVP

Wednesday, July 9

Thomas Summer Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @dawnchats @sweeptight @sahmreviews. Prizes: FIVE (5) $20 Walmart giftcards and THREE (3) $100 Walmart GCs. #ThomasSummer RSVP

Help Kids Be Kids Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @themotherhood25 @themotherhood @emilymckhann @coopermunroe. Prizes: FIVE (5) $25 Visa giftcards. #HelpKidsBeKids RSVP

Hole the Book Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @sweeptight @teenybod @dawnchats. Prizes: FOUR (4) $50 Visa giftcards and ONE (1) $100 Visa GC. #HoletheBook RSVP

Gentle Power Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @crowdtappers. Prizes: Over $750 in giftcards. #GentlePower RSVP

Live Love Nourish Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @lornajaneactive. Prize: $150 Lorna Jane giftcard. #LiveLoveNourish RSVP

Earth Mama Angel Twitter Party from 9 to 10:30 pm ET with @bookieboo @earthmamahq @way2gomom @kiamruiz. Prizes: Assorted prizes for babies and new moms. #EarthMama RSVP

Thursday, July 10


Image from KidzVuz
KidzVuv BTS Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with  @CommonSense @StarStable@KidzVuz @Beccasara @Hip2Housewife @TaraMetBlog @TeachMama @MommyBlogExpert. Prizes: TWO (2) $25 Amazon giftcards, TWO (2) StarStable lifetime subscription codes worth $70, ONE (1) Grand Prize box of the hottest kids toys worth $450. No RSVP, participate in party with hashtag #KidzVuzBTS Details

Physicians Formula Summer Glow Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @beautystat @alywalansky @pfcosmeticss @joannschlipPrizes: ONE (1) $100 Target giftcard with an assortment of PF products, NINE (9) $50 Target GCs w/ PF products assortment. #PFSummerGlow RSVP

Cookies To Crunch Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @nestleusa @aleamilham @sweeptight and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Walmart giftcards. #CookiestoCrunch RSVP

Simple Giving Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @themotherhood25 @themotherhood @emilymckhann @coopermunroe. Prizes: FIVE (5) $50 Walmart giftcards. #SimpleGiving RSVP

My Summer Look Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @thedomesticexec @smashbravoteam @athriftydiva and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Target giftcards. #MySummerLook RSVP

Banana Boat Best Summer Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @blm03 @formulamom @laughwithusblog and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Walmart giftcards. #BBBestSummer RSVP

Arriba Planes Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @HeloEnterprises @BBabushka and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $100 Grand Prize AMF Bowling + movie merchandise, ONE (1) $100 AMF GC and movie merchandise, THREE (3) $25 Party City Giftcards + movie poster. #ArribaPlanes RSVP

McCormick Master of Flames Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @crowdtappers. Prizes: Over $725 in prizes and giftcards. #MasterofFlames RSVP

Mom Inspirations Twitter Party chatting about grilling at 10 pm ET with @cafeyak. Prizes: TBA - BOTH US & Canada residents eligible for prizes #mominspirations RSVP

Friday, July 11

Making the Most of Summer Verizon Wireless Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @theonlinemom  @robynsworld @geekbabe @thetechdad. Prizes: ONE (1) Jawbone Jambox Mini speaker, ONE (1)  Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphone. #VZWBuzz RSVP


NEXT WEEK


Monday, July 14

Bar Nutrition Twitter Party at 11 am ET with @sweeptight @msmissy62 @dodomesticdad. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Walmart giftcards. #BarNutrition RSVP

Tuesday, July 15

My Pick N Save Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @picknsavestores @outnumberedmama @littlemamajama and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Pick N Save giftcards. #MyPickNSave RSVP

Herbal Essences Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @herbalessences @influenster. Prizes: TBA. #HerbalEssences RSVP

National Peanut Board Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @resourcefulmom @peanutfarmers @peanutrd. Prizes: FOUR (4) Perfectly Peanut prize packs, THREE (3) $50 Visa giftcards and ONE (1) Grand Prize that includes $100 Visa GC + Perfectly Peanut prize pkg. #PBFuel4FoodBanks RSVP

Wednesday, July 16

Good Night Snack Twitter Party at Noon ET with @kelloggs_us @dawnchats @thedomesticexec and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Walmart giftcards. #GoodNightSnack RSVP

Discovery Familia Keeping Our Kids Healthy Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @latinamomblogs @queenofswag4u and others. Prizes: Each of FOUR (4) prizes includes a Discovery Familia product bag and either a $25, $50, $75 or $250 Target giftcard. #CaminoAlBienEstar RSVP

Namast EPPA Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @eppasangria @mamaspohr @heatherbarmore and others. Prizes: TBA. #NamastEPPA RSVP

Unacceptable Levels Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @bookieboo @unacceptablelev. Prizes: More than 17 prizes from brands like Earth Mama, Amy's, Dolphin Organics, Stonyfield and others, #UnacceptableLev RSVP

Thursday, July 17

Garden of Life Social Moms Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @socialmoms @gardenofliferaw. Prizes: TWENTY (20) $20 Amazon giftcards and ONE (1) Grand Prize $250 Amazon GC. #GardenofLife RSVP

Friday, July 18

Disaster Preparedness Verizon Wireless Twitter Party at 3 pm ET
with @theonlinemom @robynsworld @geekbabe @thetechdad. Prizes: TBA. #VZWBuzz RSVP

Saturday, July 19

Clear Choice Ice Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @joroparties @coupon_coach_ro @clearchoiceice and others. Prizes: TWO (2) prize packs that include $25 Visa giftcards + 25 bottles of Clear Choice Ice, ONE (1) Grand Prize including $100 Visa GC + 100 bottles of product. #ClearChoiceParty RSVP


COMING SOON

Monday, July 21

My Mariano's Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @marianosmarket @kellysluckyyou @sensappeal and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Mariano's giftcards. #MyMarianos RSVP

Tuesday, July 22

Kefir Creations Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @lifeway_kefir @aleamilham @miscfinds4u and others. Prizes: FOUR (4) $100 Visa giftcards, ONE (1) $100 Visa GC + Lifeway Kefir Prize Pack, and ONE (1) Grand Prize $100 Visa GC + Lifeway Kefir Chef's Bag Prize Pack. #KefirCreations RSVP

Wednesday, July 23

Walgreens Paperless Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @walgreens @freebies4mom @2wired2tired and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Walgreens giftcards. #WalgreensPaperless RSVP

Friday, July 25

Mobile Security Check-up Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @theonlinemom @robynsworld @geekbabe @thetechdadPrizes: TBA. #VZWBuzz RSVP

Monday, July 28

Tyent Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @janellcp @tyentusa. Prizes: THREE (3) $25 Amazon giftcards and ONE (1) $50 Amazon GC, TYGo Portable Alkalizer and a box of Alkawake. #AklalineWaterforHealth RSVP

Tuesday, July 29

Disney Family Travel Twitter Party with @listen2lena and others at 9 pm ET. Prizes: TBA. Follow hashtag #DisneyFamilyTravel for more details + RSVP link soon

Wednesday, July 30

Cherry Sweet Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @stemilt @miscfinds4u. Prizes: FOUR (4) cash prizes. #CherrySweet RSVP

Friday, August 1

The Mobile Conversation Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @theonlinemom @robynsworld @geekbabe @thetechdad. Prizes: TBA. #VZWBuzz RSVP

Friday, August 8

Back to School Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @theonlinemom @robynsworld @geekbabe @thetechdad. Prizes: TBA. #VZWBuzz RSVP

Thursday, August 14

Love Your Skin Again Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @skinagain @twipartyexpress @s8r8l33. Prizes: SIX (6) winners will receive full-size skin products ARV $64, ONE (1) Grand Prize winner gets a full set of products ARV $196. #LoveYourSkinAgain #ESPGals RSVP

Friday, August 15

How to Choose a Smartphone Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @theonlinemom @robynsworld @geekbabe @thetechdad. Prizes: TBA. #VZWBuzz RSVP

Wednesday, August 20

Pictures on Gold Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @picturesongold1 @s8r8133 @twipartyexpress. Prizes: SIX (6) prizes with a total value of $1400+ including jewelry pieces, a Grand Prize and more. #PhotosOnGold #ESPGals 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.


For Brands

How to Add a Twitter Party to the Calendar
Add an event to the Mommy Blog Expert Master 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.

Hire Me to Plan, Promote and/or Host Your Twitter Party

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. Except for the #KidzVuzBTS party on 7/10/14, 
I did not receive payment or compensation associated with any other party on this calendar. 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.