GoPro Halloween Giveaway #FrankenPet Photo Contest Hosted by Rover & PicMonkey

Contest 

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Here's a super fun and easy photo contest for animal loving pet parents to show off your little four-legged darlings in his or her Halloween costume best. For the #FrankenPet Halloween competition, Rover.com has teamed up with PicMonkey.  I know I can't wait to dress up an image of my little miniature pinscher Dexter for this contest! If you have a pet you adore, you might want to participate too, because there's a chance to win 1 of 3 GoPro cameras and lots more.

It's as easy as 1-2-3 to submit your entry

1. Snap a photo of your pet with or without a costume

2. Go to PicMonkey.com to magically jazz up your pet's image with extra filters and effects using the Picmonkey Halloween photo editor

3. Share your masterpiece photo tagged #FrankenPet on any or all of these social media channels: Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and/or Google

SIX (6) Prizes Up for Grabs

• Creepy Canines GRAND PRIZE - A GoPro camera with a Fetch dog harness + one year Royale membership
• Scaredy Cats GRAND PRIZE - A GoPro camera with 3-way mount + one year Royale membership
• Other Beasts GRAND PRIZE -  A GoPro camera with 3-way mount + one year Royale membership
• RUNNERSUP in Each Category - One year Royale membership from PicMonkey and a $25 PetCo giftcard from Rover.com. 

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Hurry and enter now, contest ends at 11:59 pm on 10/31/14. Winners will be announced on 11/5/14.

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Aflac Heisman Sports Safety Tips & Ultimate Football Experiences Giveaway #AflacSweeps

Sports

Win a Trip for 2 to a College Football Game - Entry Details Below

Injuries can and do happen in football, soccer and other sports, even in no-contact sports like flag football. Believe me I know because I learned this lesson from personal experience with my daughters who have played soccer and flag football all through high school. 

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Luckily the accidents they and their team mates have endured during their team practice sessions and games with other schools -- including skinned knees and a sprained ankle -- have been relatively minor. Thinking back, these injuries could have been more frequent and a whole lot worse if they were not wearing the proper protective gear and playing the game accordingly to the rules.

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Now that the school year is in full swing with football, soccer, flag football and other fall sports competitions, the topic of safety couldn't be more timely. To help protect our kids of all ages, whether they play on a team or just for fun, from sports injuries and minimizing the chances of a visit to the Emergency Room this season, Aflac offers valuable sports safety tips worth considering and sharing with your own children and friends. These apply to football but no matter what athletic extra curricular activities your child participates these basic guidelines can potentially also benefit you. 

Aflac Sports Safety Tips 

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Wear the Proper Gear 
Even equipment that appears to be optional should always be worn. That means suiting up in all the proper regulation pads and safety gear before every practice or game and immediately alerting your coach if you show up without any of the required equipment. 

Follow the Rules
Inarguably, being an unstoppable powerhouse on the football field is central to the game culture. But, even when the adrenalin starts coursing through your body you must remember to always follow the rules. There's a reason all those things like tripping, clipping, blocking below the knees and helmet-to-helmet combat are not permitted in football: they can inflict serious injuries on you and/or others.

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Listen to Your Body
Whenever you play stay in constant contact with how you're feeling mentally and physically. The second something just doesn't feel right and you I feel either discomfort or pain, alert your coach. Taking a break on the bench may be humbling but if you choose the alternative and keep playing your injury is only going to worsen. 

Take Doctor's Orders
After experiencing an injury the first question a player always seems to ask is, "When can I play again?" The answer will vary so listen to your doctor's advice. Remember even if you can't return to the sport right away a doctor or physical therapist might have some ideas of how to rehab the injury and stay in shape. Most important of all, after an injury do not resume participation on your team until your doctor clears you. 

Make Sure You have Adequate Coverage
Despite taking all the recommended precautions, when unexpected accidents happen you want to make sure you're prepared. That means in advance be sure you have supplemental insurance in place to cover out-of-pocket expenses associated with hospital and doctor bills. If you do you'll have both peace of mind and cash benefits to help you get back football ASAP.

Pro Athletes Come to the Game Always Prepared, So Should You

Take it from the Aflac and Desmond Howard, former NFL wide receiver, punt returner and kickoff returner and currently a college football analyst for ESPN. 

Aflac Ultimate College Football Experiences Sweepstakes

THREE (3) winners will get a Trip for Two, a pair of tickets to 1 of 3 college football games, a chance to meet Desmond Howard and more. Enter now and spread the word with the hashtag #Gameon

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College Football Experiences

Sweepstakes

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CONSUMER NOTICE: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW. Open to legal permanent residents of 50 U.S. states and DC, 21 or older, who have Internet access and valid email address prior to 08/28/14. To enter and for Official Rules, including odds and prize descriptions, click here:https://www.facebook.com/aflacduck/app_143103275748075. This sweepstakes is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook or Twitter. For a winner's list (after 11/10/14), visit the Ultimate College Football Experience tab of this page or mail request to Aflac "Ultimate College Football Experience" (Specify Winner List), Media Relations, 1932 Wynnton Road, Columbus, GA 31999. Sponsor: American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus.

About Aflac
Aflac Incorporated in a Fortune 500 company providing group and individual voluntary insurance products that help deliver protection to 50 million people. To learn more visit Aflac.com and follow the brand on Facebook and Twitter.

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

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Disney Halloween Costumes for Kids, Adults & Pets Available Instore & Online #DisneyHaunts

Halloween

Last minute shopping for Halloween costumes? Look no further than The Disney Store for a huge selection of costumes for kids, adults and pets right up until the holiday starts or order online with 2-Day Express Shipping in the Disney Halloween Shop at DisneyStore.com by Tuesday, October 28th to receive your purchase ontime for Pumpkin Day.  Many licensed Disney costumes are also still available at big box retailers and pop up shops like Spirit Halloween stores.

Sarah as Elsa from Frozen, Image by Norma Perez, MommyBlogExpert.com

Toy Story Family Costumes, Jordan Strauss/Invision for Disney Consumer Products

The 2014 Halloween collection is bigger and better than ever, featuring a wide array of Princesses, Disney and Pixar movie characters (Frozen, Maleficent, Toy Story to name a few), Marvel super heroes (Spider-Man, Captain America and more) and Star Wars (Princess Leah and friends) -- and of course -- Mickey and Minnie Mouse costumes.

Frozen Olaf Costume, Jordan Strauss/Invision for Disney Consumer Products

Earlier this month Disney Consumer Products hosted its Disney VIP Halloween Event at the Glendale Disney Studios campus. With the iconic Disney fountain in the background, fellow blogger Norma Perez, her daughter Sarah and I mingled with celebrity guests including Jaime Pressly (My Name is Earl), Jamie-Lynn Sigler (best known for The Sopranos), Jon Heder (Surf's Up), Constance Marie Lopez (Switched at Birth), Rowan Blanchard (Girls Meet World), Raini Rodriguez (Austin & Ally), Melissa Peterman (ABC Family), Marla Sokoloff (Whatever it Takes), Rebecca Herbst (General Hospital).

Francesca Capaldi looked in character in her Disney Maleficent costume...

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Young Actresses & Actors Get in on the Halloween Fun...

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Also attending the event were some kid actors from Disney Channel including Francesca Capaldi (Dog With a Blog), Mia Talerico (Good Lucky Charlie) and others. There were even some high profile bloggers working the event alongside us including @LanasTwittah and Ciaran Blumenfeld from @MomFluential.

Girly Disney costumes galore...

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In the Costume Shop, Image by Norma Perez, MommyBlogExpert.com

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Boy Getups Too, like Spider-Man and other super heroes ...

Jordan Strauss/Invision for Disney Consumer Products

The late afternoon event began with a visit to the Disney Halloween Costume Shop, followed by a fast paced runway fashion show with this year's Disney Halloween costume collection, refreshments, E.L.F. mini makeovers, lots of fun holiday activities for the kids in attendance, and most important of all an appearance by Mickey and Minnie Mouse who posed with party guests on the red carpet.

#DisneyHaunts Kids Activities, Janis Brett Elspas, MommyBlogExpert.com

Sarah as Elsa, Image by Norma Perez, MommyBlogExpert.com

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Perhaps even upstaging the cute kids were the sweet and well-mannered dogs available for adoption who strutted their stuff on stage in darling 4-legged costumes like Winnie the Pooh, Spider-Man and Buzz Lightyear.

Winnie the Pooh Dog, Janis Brett Elspas, MommyBlogExpert.com

Spider-Man Dog, Janis Brett Elspas, MommyBlogExpert.com

Buzz Lightyear Dog, Janis Brett Elspas, MommyBlogExpert.com

About The Disney Store
Year round and their Halloween Costume Shop, The Disney Store is a favorite destination for Disney fans young and old. Visit online at DisneyStore.com or find the store located nearest you there. Learn more about the brand by following them on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram.

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FTC Disclosure: MommyBlogExpert was invited as press to cover the #DisneyHaunts VIP Halloween Event and received a shopping spree at the on campus Disney Halloween Costume Shop. We did not receive any payment or other compensation associated with this post and thoughts are our own. 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.

Nescafe Dolce Gusto Genio Coffee Review

Kitchen

As faithful readers may know from previous posts, I'm a huge coffee lover and in fact depend on my cup of java every morning to start the day. I literally cannot function without my coffee because it's such an essential part of my daily routine.

I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Mom Central for NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto, and received a promotional item to thank me for my participation.

As an Amazon Affiliate, Mommy Blog Expert may earn a small bit of compensation when you make a purchase, at no extra cost to you. 

So when I was offered the opportunity to review the Nescafe Dolce Gusto Genio Espresso Cappuccino Latte Machine which I first saw demonstrated at the annual BlogHer Conference, it took me about five seconds to accept the challenge.

I love the look of this small kitchen appliance which is tall and sleek, measuring 12" high by just 6" wide so it doesn't take up much counter space. The black, gray and chrome styling blends well into your countertop, too, whether you have a traditional or modern kitchen or a retro layout like I have.

As you can see from watching the short video I made showing the straight-forward process of making a gourmet Dolce Gusto Cappuccino Ice, this coffee maker is so simple and convenient to use. If you ask me, it sure beats the out-of-pocket expense and time involved standing in line at your local upscale coffee shop! 

Priced at just $129.99 for the coffee system and drink capsules costing less than $10 per box, this machine can potentially pay for itself in just a few months.

Turn Your Own Kitchen into a Fine Coffeehouse

To use, simply push one button or two, depending on the drink you're making. In less than one minute you'll be savoring your made-to-order choice of 19 different fail-proof coffeehouse specialty drinks from regular and decaf coffees, espresso, latte macchiato, cappuccino, mocha and chococino to chai tea latte, ice cappuccino and Nestea Peach Flavored Iced Tea. There's even a Skinny Cappuccino option for those of us watching our calories. How sweet is that?

Image from Nescafe Dolce Gusto

With simplicity, variety and quality like this, likely not only your family will be impressed. If you make coffee for your friends with this machine, don't be surprised if they come back for seconds as well as start stopping by theis nouveau neighborhood coffeehouse of yours regularly. 

With the holidays on their way, this would be a wonderful small appliance to have in service if you are hosting loved ones for parties, meals and other get togethers. Come to think of it, this is such a breeze to use it might be fun to stock up on a variety of Nescafe Dolce Gusto drink capsules and invite your guests to try their hand at being barristas for a day to make their own custom designed drinks. Going to someone else's home or a potluck for a festive celebration this year? No problem... the Nescafe Dolce Gusto Genio is so compact you can pack it up and bring it with you to plug it in at your host's.

  

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Craft Quality

Each of the Nescafe Dolce Gusto flavor options starts with the highest quality ingredients including specially-selected coffee beans and chocolate. Coffee is sourced from Nescafe Farms premium coffee beans, then roasted and finely ground and precisely pressed into capsules using the same technique as a professional barrista. The same amount of care goes into the creamy drinks which are made with pure all-natural, hormone- and preservative-free milk. Freshness is sealed into every capsule for a shelf life up to one year. With all that precision, the end result is that your coffee will taste great and be fail-proof every time.

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Technology

The Nescafe Dolce Gusto Genio differs from competitors in that it features a 15 bar pressure system much like the ones used in better coffee shops by professionals. This advanced technology ensures that the proper pressure is expended, allowing for even distribution of the water over the beans for optimal taste. Similarly, that sophisticated pressure produce the perfect creamy finish for cappucinos and other frothy hot and cold libations. 

But don't let all that wizardry throw you. This is one user-friendly machine -- the custom scroll wheel and flow stop functions make it possible for you to adjust the settings for the size and strength of each drink you make for perfect results every time. Best of all, this coffee maker shuts off automatically after 20 minutes, so you won't have to worry about leaving it on when you rush out of the house to take the kids to school in the morning.

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Smart Capsule Design

Nescafe Dolce Gusto's patented capsule technology also results in coffeehouse perfection cup after cup. Another nice thing I like about these capsules is that they never come into direct contact with the machine so it doesn't need to be cleaned after every drink. This drastically cuts down on my clean-up time between making a Vanilla Latte Macchiato for me and Chococino hot chocolates for the kids. Now what's not to love about that if you're a busy on-to-go mom?

Enter MBE's Giveaway to Win a Nescafe Dolce Gusto Genio prize package

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About Nescafe Dolce Gusto Genio

This compact and stylish small kitchen appliance is the most popular of the Nescafe Dolce Gusto collection of coffee makers which also includes the Piccolo, Melody 2, Circolo and Gio Fiorucci. You can purchase and learn more about the Nescafe Dolce Gusto Genio machine and other models, capsules and accessories on Amazon. This automatic single serve gourmet coffee system is also available in-store at select locations. Stay up to date on all the news about the brand, too, by following them on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.

Enter to WIN

Nescafe Dolce Gusto 

Genio Giveaway

FTC Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. I received the product featured as well as a promotional item as a thank you gift to facilitate this Live With Gusto review post and the associated giveaway on behalf of MomCentral.com. However, 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.

Nescafe Dolce Gusto Genio Coffee Giveaway

Giveaway

Watch for MommyBlogExpert's upcoming review tomorrow on the Nescafe Dolce Gusto Genio which brews your coffeehouse favorites in less than a minute with the push of a button. Meanwhile, while you're waiting, enter to WIN one of these beautiful, ultra modern hi tech coffeehouse quality single serve coffee maker wonders right NOW!

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I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Mom Central for NESCAFÉ and received a promotional item to thank me for my participation.

The lucky winner of this grand prize will receive the Nescafe Dolce Gusto Genio ARV $129.99 plus three boxes of coffee drink capsules. 

Read on for your chance to enter to win this fabulous small appliance for your kitchen.

Nescafe Dolce Gusto

Genio Single Serve Coffee System

GIVEAWAY
Enter DAILY - Ends 10/31/14

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Prize Package Includes

• Nescafe Dolce Gusto Genio Single Serve Coffee System
• Three boxes of Nescafe Dolce Gusto drink capsules

MommyBlogExpert's Nescafe Dolce Gusto Genio Coffee System Giveaway ends October 31, 2014 at 12 am PT and is open to legal residents of the U.S. only. Nescafe Dolce Gusto will award ONE (1) prize package to the winner. Winner of this MBE contest will be selected at random from all entries and will be notified via email and must respond by Noon PT 10/31/14 to claim their prize.

Good Luck!!!

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FTC Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. I received the product featured as well as a promotional item as a thank you gift to facilitate this #LiveWithGusto #mc #sponsored giveaway and the associated review on behalf of MomCentral.com. However, 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.