Twitter Party Calendar July 20 - July 26 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.

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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 21

Weetabix4theWin  Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @weetabixusa @naturallysavvy @andreadonsky. Prizes: SIX (6) prize packs valued at $25 each including product, swag & coupons. No RSVP, participate in party with hashtag #Weetabix4thewin Details

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

Traveling Jewelry Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @travelingmoms @kimorlando @debmomof3 and others. Prizes: Jewelry valued at a total of over $1600 - see site for details - BOTH US & Canada Residents eligible for prizes.#TMom #TreasuretheVacation 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

Freeman Beauty Twitter Party with @influenstervox at 3 pm ET. Prizes: TBA. No RSVP, participate in party with hashtag #BarefootBLISS

Stanford Children's Health Back to School Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @clever_network @stanfordchild. Prizes: $50 giftcards and a $100 GC Grand Prize. #YourExtraordinaryKidCG RSVP

Alpha Appleseed Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @officialfye. Prizes: TBA. #AlphaAppleseed RSVP

National Hot Dog Day Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @listen2lena @mapleleaffoods. Prizes: TBA - Canada Residents only eligible for prizes. #HotDogDay RSVP

Summerize Your Legs Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @sweeptight @thedomesticexec @athriftydiva and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Walmart giftcards. #SummerizeYourLegs RSVP

Disney Kids Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @momtalkradio @resourcefulmom. Prizes: FIVE (5) Disney kids prize packs. #DisneyKids RSVP

MOM Travel Chat Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @familiesgo @coolmombuzz. Prizes: ONE (1) Desk To Go and ONE (1) Car Valet from Alex Toys and ONE (1) high-tech cell phone protection case and shield from Tech 21. #MOMTravelChat  RSVP

Summer Smarts Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @creativegeekery @mypley @zoobeanforkids
and others. Prizes: LEGOs products + Zoobean memberships. #SummerSmarts RSVP

Chews Wisely Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @shibleysmiles @momdot @milkbone @walmart. Prizes: TEN (10) $50 Walmart giftcards. No RSVP, participate in party with hashtag #ChewsWisely Details

Hot Savings Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @savings @cleverlysimple @miamimsavings and others. Prizes: THREE (3) $50 Target e-giftcards, TWO (2) $50 Visa e-GCs. #HotSavings RSVP

Wednesday, July 23

New Resistance Facebook Party Noon to 1:30 pm ET with @mamavation @mamamelinda. Prizes: Prizes every 15 minutes. Details & RSVP

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

Kohls Magic at Play Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @momcentral @kohls. Prizes: SIX (6) $50 Kohl's giftcards. No RSVP, participate in party with hashtag #MagicatPlay Details

Crest Pro Health Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @smiley360. Prizes: SEVEN (7) prize packs of Crest Pro-Health Products, ONE (1) Grand Prize 6-month supply of Crest Pro-Health Tartar Protection Rinse. #CrestProHealth RSVP

Iced Delight Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @coldstone @indelight. Prizes: TBA. No RSVP, participate in party with hashtag #IcedDelight Details

PetrendsTweets Twitter Party Live from Super Zoo at 2 pm ET with @charlottereed @petrendologist. Prizes: TEN (10) prizes for cat and dog lovers including one with a $50 Visa giftcard. #PetrendsTweets RSVP

Tommee Tippee Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @audreymcclellan @tommeetippee_na. Prizes: TBA. No RSVP, participate in party with hashtag #tommeetippee

National Zookeeper Week Twitter Party at 4 pm ET with @resourcefulmom @thebronxzoo. Prizes: FOUR (4) fun Bronx Zoo prize packs, ONE (1) Grand Prize winner will receive a 1-year family membership good at all 5 WCS parks. #WCSKeeperChat RSVP

No More Tangles Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @lbconnect @laflowers @marinesduarte and others. Prizes: THREE (3) $100 giftcards + product, FIVE (5) product prize packs. #NoMoreTangles RSVP

Stayfree Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @sassymodernmom @the_pantyparty @nugglemama and others. Prizes: SIX (6) product giftbaskets and ONE (1) $1000 Visa giftcard - Canada Residents only eligible for prizes. #Stayfree #TwitterParty RSVP

Blissdom Canada Twitter Party at 10 pm ET with @blissdomcanada @hartgalla @shasherslife @tarasview. Prizes: ONE (1) Blissdom conference pass, TWO (2) Horton's $25 giftcards, ONE (1) $50 Horton's GC, ONE (1) media kit design ARV $150, other prizes TBA - Canada Residents only eligible for prizes. #BlissDomCA RSVP

Thursday, July 24

Kids N Trips Twitter Party at 12:30 pm ET with @lajollamom @jenleo @travelmamas @americanexpress. Prizes: ONE (1) $200 American Express Giftcard and TWO (2) $100 AmEx GCs. #KidNTrips Details

 Juicy Fruit Fun Side Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @blm03 @aboutamom @dodomesticdad 
and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Walmart giftcards. #JuicyFruitFunSide RSVP

Kids Live Well Chat Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @joyofnutrition @kidslivewell. Prizes: Gift cards to the Kids Live Well restaurant of the winners' choice. #KidsLiveWellChat RSVP

Splashscore Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @splashscore. Prizes: TBA. #Splashparty RSVP

Tiny Win Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @kraftcanada @listen2lena @lacuisinehelene and others. Prizes: TEN (10) giftbaskets with a total value of $1000 - Canada Residents only eligible for prizes.  #TinyWin RSVP

Friday, July 25

Phones 4 Schools Twitter Party at Noon ET with @familymobile @laughwithusblog @mudpiesandtiara and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Walmart giftcards. #Phones4Schools RSVP

FertaMax Twitter Party at 2 to 2:30 pm ET with @moderndaymoms @fertamax. Prizes: FertaMax Kits and TWO 92) $50 Target giftcards. #FertaMax RSVP

 Mobile Security Check-up Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @theonlinemom @robynsworld @geekbabe @thetechdad. Prizes: TWO (2) Samsung Galaxy Note 3 smartphones, ONE (1) Belkin Netcam HD Plus. #VZWBuzz RSVP

Food Made Simple Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @nestleusa @blueviolet @msmissy62 and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Walmart giftcards. #FoodMadeSimple RSVP

 NEXT WEEK
Monday, July 28

Go Back Healthy Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @minuteclinic. Prizes: TBA. #GoBackHealthy RSVP

 Mom Summer Series Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @mommytalkshow @bernettastyle. Prizes: $50 Target giftcard, $50 Restaurant.com GC, $50 Sally B's Skin Yummies GC, and books. #MomSummerSeries RSVP

 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

Give a Shot Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @walgreens @formulamom @aleamilham and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Walgreens giftcards. #GiveaShot RSVP

 O Canada July Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @canolagrowers @fooddaycanada. Prizes: TWO (2) prize packs ARV $100 - Canada Residents only eligible for prizes. #OCanadaFood RSVP

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

Wednesday, July 30

Summer Cool Off Twitter Party at Noon ET with @canadianliving. Prizes: $50 in Minute Maid coupons - Canada Residents only eligible for prizes. No RSVP, participate in party with hashtag #CLChat Details

 Cheesecake Factory Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @socialmoms @cheesecake. Prizes: TWENTY (20) $20 Amazon giftcards and ONE (1) Grand Prize $500 Amazon GC.  #NationalCheesecakeDay  RSVP

 Cars.com Back to School Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @carsdotcom @clever_network. Prizes: SEVEN (7) $50 Visa giftcards and ONE (1) $100 Visa GC. #FamilyCarAdvice RSVP

 Dinner in 15 Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @listen2lena @mapleleaffoods. Prizes: See site - Canada Residents only eligible for prizes. #Dinnerin15 RSVP

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

Target Back to School Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @TargetCanada. Prizes: TBA - Canada Residents only eligible for prizes. #TargetBacktoSchool RSVP

 Thursday, July 31

 Sentry Safe Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @sentrysafe @thejoyfulorg. Prizes: TBA. Hashtag TBA.  No RSVP, Details

Friday, August 1

Roll Into Savings Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @kraftfoods @freebies4mom @outnumberedmama and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Walmart giftcards. #RollIntoSavings RSVP

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


COMING SOON

Monday, August 4

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

Back to School Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @momsandbrands. Prizes: TBA. #MomsAndBrands #BacktoSchool 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

Friday, August 22

 Towards a Healthier Lifestyle Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @theonlinemom @robynsworld @geekbabe @thetechdad. Prizes: TBA. #VZWBuzz RSVP

Friday, August 29

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


 About this Weekly Twitter Party List
Compiled by MommyBlogExpert.com Master Twitter Party Calendar, the most comprehensive, constantly updated Free resource of its kind online. 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. 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.
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Community Sabbath Prayer for Israel

Peace

Praying for the Safety of Israel and IDF Soldiers


 This weekend, Stand With Us, wherever you go to worship and whatever religion you observe, ask G-d to ensure the safety of Israel -- the only USA ally in the Middle East. Pray as well as for the protection of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers currently fighting terrorism in Gaza.


Sabbath Prayer for Peace in Israel
May the Lord protect and defend you
May the Lord preserve you from pain
Favor them, Oh Lord, with happiness and peace
Oh, hear our Sabbath prayer 
Amen

 From the lyrics of the song Sabbath Prayer from Fiddler on the Roof
Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA

Review Shakespeare Outdoors in Southern California Much Ado About Nothing


Culture

by Benny Balazs
Lifestyle Writer

 Much Ado about Nothing
At Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum 
July 12 through September 28, 2014

All images in post provided by Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum

 When I first was given the opportunity to attend press night for a live Southern California performance of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing I was ecstatic. I'd had some experience working with the drama department while in high school, so I have some idea of what’s needed for a good live theater production. 

The Venue - Perfect Setting for Shakespeare on Stage


 Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum outdoor theater is located in the tiny remote wooded town of Topanga Canyon about 40 minutes by car from Los Angeles. But don't let the distance deter you, because the drive to the venue is picturesque and even more well worth it once you arrive. Topanga itself is a storied place, long regarded as a hang out for local artists and musicians. In fact, it is in this area not far from the theater where Neil Young, one of the world's greatest rock and roll singer-songwriters, recorded his 1970 album After the Gold Rush.
Image from Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum
As you enter the estate-like grounds where the theater is located, the first thing you'll notice is how rustic and organic the place looks. All the buildings are wooden on the outside, and meld perfectly with the surrounding forest. The staff was lively and warm, welcoming me with bits of humor and wide smiles, which made it that much easier for me to feel cozy there. I also noticed that some of the staff working the ticket office and snack stands appeared later in the show.



Image from Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum

 The best part of this whole experience was seeing the stage itself which is like none other that I have ever seen. The bulk of the stage is fitted for outdoor scenarios, and is full of space. It spans around the sides of the audience with perches and balconies. In the background of the stage is a stone path that winds through the grass, creating a natural place for character entrances. 

 A large tree protrudes from the middle of the stage, and looms over the audience, giving an incredibly organic and immersive feel. As the description entails, it requires little effort to totally get lost within the play on stage, since the scenery around you exudes natural beauty, as well as realistic depiction.

 There aren’t too many seats in the theater space, which I prefer since it creates a more comfortable atmosphere that doesn’t overwhelm you. Better yet, every seat in the house guarantee’s a great view of the stage! The viewers ranged in age from kids to senior citizens, indicating a truly multi-generational appeal, with the venue suitable to families, couples, and singles alike. 

Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum continues its celebration of the Bard's 450th birthday with another new summer production. The performance itself, which is part of the theatrical company's All-Shakespeare Repertory Season, was simply spectacular. 

 Shakespeare’s Much Ado about Nothing is a battle of the sexes, in which several noblemen have potential spouses in their sights, who prove hard to get. In the process of finding true love, the main characters endure well-executed wit, bountiful hilarity, and solemn heartbreak all wrapped in the eloquent language scripted by Shakespeare. 

 As great as the story is, it’s the actors that make the play, and make it they did. The characters were played by performers that seamlessly brought their roles to life. Brimming with energy and emotion, each member of the cast drove the narrative with a momentum that made it impossible not to smile throughout.

Overall, Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum’s Much Ado about Nothing was incredibly satisfying, leaving me feeling warm and delighted by the time the show ended. I can’t wait to come here again and see future productions in this beautiful and comfortable venue. Of course, kudos to founder Will Geer, who built the space as a safe haven for blacklisted actors such as himself back in the 1950s to help them pursue their love for the stage.

About the Theater
Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum is located at 1419 North Topanga Canyon Boulevard in Topanga Canyon. For a complete schedule of performances and to purchase tickets call 310-455-3723 or visit Theatricum.com. You can also stay up to date on everything about this theater by following them on Facebook and Twitter.

 About the Author
Californian Benny Balazs comes from a Hungarian family on both sides and describes himself as a writer by day and a singer by night. A newly-minted graduate, he received his high school's top music award, was a member of an a cappella group, editor in chief of a student literary magazine and originated/wrote a newspaper column as well a school play.  Following his passion for performing and literary arts, he hopes to join an a cappella group soon and aspires to write a book.

Please Leave a Comment And Share
It's time to share your passion about Shakespeare. What's your favorite play by this famous playwright and why?

FTC Disclosure: MommyBlogExpert received tickets to attend the press night performance facilitating this review post. No other compensation or payment was associated with this post. 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.
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New App Stops Burned Popcorn for iPhone iOS 7 Free Fun Perfect Pop App from Pop Secret


Technology

This is a sponsored post

 Image by MommyBlogExpert.com

 If you're a popcorn lover and as tired as I am of the burned and blackened popcorn dilemma, you're going to love this. Apps for iPhone keep coming out all the time to make every day life easier and more fun. Now, at long last, there's finally a brand new free app just for popcorn fans called Perfect Pop from Pop Secret to make sure your popcorn pops perfectly and doesn't go up in smoke in the microwave ever again. 

 I just hate when this happens, don't you? Black popcorn not only ends up in the trash, which is a waste of food that ends up costing you more money in the long run since you have to pop up another batch to replace the one you just threw out. Besides, when it's incinerated it can make your kitchen and whole house reek with the worst kind of burnt food smell imaginable. P-U!

 It looks and tastes so bad when it's burnt to a crisp -- even our always hungry miniature pinscher Dexer runs away from it, LOL! I know this has happened to me, my kids and our little dog once too often when microwaving some Family Night Movie Popcorn, way more than I'd like to admit.

 Image by MommyBlogExpert.com

There's no time is better than now to say #GoodbyeBurnedPopcorn


 This  new Pop Secret app for iPhone 5+ running iOS 7 or higher is just the thing to put perfectly popped popcorn and fun back into your family's home video watching quality time together. To get started first download the Perfect Pop App from the App Store. The Perfect Pop App is designed to work with select Pop Secret products, so you'll want to have one of these on hands, either in Regular or Snack Size.

 Pop Secret pocorn varieties Perfect Pop works with 
  • Homestyle (the type I used for this post)
  • Butter
  • Light Butter
  • 94% Fat Free Butter
  • Movie Theater Butter
  • Extra Butter
Our dog loves perfectly popped popcorn. Don't believe me? Watch this silly Wild Dog Dexter #PerfectPop Popcorn Chase video


 Just about everyone knows how frustrating burning popcorn can be -- even hungry dogs. So it's a good thing that Pop Secret has come to rescue us all from any more burned popcorn, allowing you to spend more time enjoying movies and less time worrying about burned popcorn.

Downloading and Using the Pop Secret App

Using an iPhone 5+ running iOS 7+, first download the Pop Secret Perfect Pop app ("Perfect Popcorn) for free from the App Store.

Then follow these easy steps:

1. Put a bag of Pop Secret in the microwave and enter suggested cooking time from the packaging. Remember: Perfect Pop is optimized for the perfect Pop Secret popcorn only.

2. Turn up the volume on your iPhone. Point the phone's speaker towards the microwave and keep with 3 feet. 

3. Start the microwave and then hit the start button on the app. Stay right there, don't walk away because now the fun really begins!

 Then, get ready for some fun watching a simulation of what the popcorn inside the bag looks like as it is popping on your iPhone! A message will pop up on the screen telling you to stop the microwave when your popcorn is finished.


 No more relying on that unreliable popcorn microwave button or guessing how many seconds between pops. Pop Secret is serious about perfect popcorn. That means less worry and more time to spend watching home movies and videos with friends and family.  The Perfect Pop app listens to the pops, waiting for the perfect moment to let you know your popcorn is done.

 Pop Secret is great when reading too!

 Image by MommyBlogExpert.com

Last, but most important of all, enjoy your freshly popped corn while watching a movie with those you care about or even reading a good book solo like my son did. Based on my test ofor this review, I recommend trying this fun and practical app with the Pop Secret Homestyle popcorn variety. 

 The Pop Secret Homestyle popcorn type, BTW, which is made from the brand's secret recipe with a sprinkle of salt and a taste of butter pops up bigger and more delicious than the competing brand I used to use exclusively. Certified OU kosher, the Pop Secret line is widely available at markets and big box stores where food is sold nationwide.

 Q: Can you guess which is Pop Secret?  A: The popcorn on the left

 Image by MommyBlogExpert.com
About Pop Secret popcorn & the Perfect Pop App
Learn more about the brand and the fun new Perfect Pop app here. You can also stay up on the latest news by following them on Twitter @PopSecret and watching for the hashtags #PerfectPop and #GoodbyeBurnedPopcorn across a range of social media channels including Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram.
Take the Pop Secret Popcorn Survey

FTC Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Pop Secret. However my affinity for the brand's popcorn products and the new Perfect Pop app, as well as the opinions here, are completely my own. I received the popcorn products featured as well as compensation to facilitate this post. Apple and iPhone are not affiliated and do not endorse, sponsor or support this third party app. See complete FTC Disclosure information that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's home page and at the bottom of every individual post on this blog, including this one. 
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Ice Cream Expedition Launches Nationwide Tour in Partnership with National Geographic


Eco Living

This is a sponsored post

National Geographic has always been a part of my life. As a Baby Boomer, I remember as a kid repeatedly poring over every issue of the monthly magazine my Daddy filed chronologically on a massive bookshelf in his study. In fact, in the days before the Internet, computers and smartphones, "traveling" to every continent of the world framed by the famous magazine's yellow borders was an adventure like none other for me. 
Image from National Geographic
With that kind of personal history, and the fact that July is National Ice Cream Month, I couldn't be more thrilled to share some really big news that parents and kids are going to appreciate. National Geographic Kids has partnered with The Ice Cream Expedition, a new modern day cross country adventure for today's kids launching July 17 to inspire the next generation to explore and protect the world we live in.

This extract from a National Geographic Kids News Release sums up the story...

 WASHINGTON (July 10, 2014)—On a mission to inspire the next generation to explore and protect their world, three recent college graduates will be driving a biodiesel ice cream truck across the country this summer, giving out free ice cream to children and encouraging them to take a conservation pledge. Caleb Kruse, Cameron Kruse and Jordan Fatke will embark next week on an Ice Cream Expedition and will be filming a documentary about how conservation is seen from a child’s point of view. The expedition received funding from a National Geographic Young Explorers Grant, and the trio is partnering with National Geographic Kids to spread the word and share the journey digitally with kids around the world.


Image Courtesy of Jordan Fatke, Cameron Kruse, Caleb Kruse
The Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California in San Diego is the starting point of this unconventional national tour which involves the trio of Young Explorers driving an ice cream truck they retrofitted themselves to run on vegetable oil through 33 states. 

 Along the way there will be many scheduled stops at parks, museums, aquariums and other places where kids play and learn to give out free scoops of Magnolia Tropical Ice Cream to literally and figuratively break the ice with kids to get the conversation started talking about the importance of exploration and ways they can work to preserve nature. The trio will also be encouraging children to sign a pledge to explore and protect a special place in their own lives, like a local pond or backyard garden.

This trip from sea to shining sea begins in San Diego and concludes as summer comes to a close in New York City in September. Kids and parents can follow along as the Young Explorers share photos and updates on The Ice Cream Expedition blog as well as by tracking their posts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram using the #icecreamexpedition hashtag.
Image by Janis Brett Elspas, MommyBlogExpert.com
Tentative Schedule
  • San Diego, July 17
  • Los Angeles, July 18
  • San Francisco, July 20
  • Portland, OR, July 23
  • Seattle, July 25
  • Boulder, CO, Aug. 2
  • Colorado Springs, CO, Aug. 3
  • Lincoln, NE, Aug. 6
  • Austin, TX, Aug. 10
  • New Orleans, Aug. 16
  • Tallahassee, FL, Aug. 24
  • Charlotte, NC, Aug. 30
  • Chicago, Sept. 6
  • Washington, D.C., Sept. 12
  • Boston, Sept. 20
  • New York City, Sept. 23
* Locations and dates are subject to change. 

 The public is invited to view the detailed trip itinerary, and take the conservation pledge on National Geographic Kids' Ice Cream Expedition Home Page. National Geographic Kids magazine will feature highlights from this summer's Ice Cream Expedition in the September 2014 issue.
Image from Magnolia
Magnolia Tropical Ice Cream -- a third generation, family run business in Northern California for more than 40 years, will be donating all the ice cream for this ultimate adventure trip, offering tropical flavors including avocado, mango, guava and purple yam and coconut blend.

About National Geographic Young Explorers Grant
Since 2007, the Young Explorers Grants program has contributed to the field project costs for more than 350 young adults, ages 18-25 to pursue field-based research, conservation and exploration projects in line with National Geographic's existing grant programs.

About National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids inspires young adventurers to explore the world through award-winning magazines, books, apps, games, toys, videos, events and a website. It is the only kids brand with a world-class scientific organization at its core. National Geographic Kids magazine (10 issues/year) and Little Kids magazine (6 issues/year) are photo-driven publications available on newsstands or by subscription in print and digital. For more informaiton as well as lots of free hands-on learning activities for your child, visit the award-winning National Geographic Kids website. You are also invited to learn more by following the brand on Twitter and Facebook.

 FTC Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. I disclose that I am a National Geographic Kids Insider and as a brand ambassador and have received a variety of products and publications from National Geographic Kids to aid my involvement. 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.
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