New York City Family Travel - Rolling Entertainment The Ride Bus Tour Review


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Acclaimed by Broadway theatrical critics -- and according to The Today Show said to be the hottest (air-conditioned) way to see NYC -- this is a fun and unforgettable bucket list adventure bridging the generations from little ones to the young at heart.

During the 75-minute bus tour of Midtown Manhattan the rolling show's attendees are treated to an entertaining and interactive survey of the most famous 50 blocks in the world. The Empire State Building, Radio City Music Hall, Macy's - the Biggest Store in the World, and many other historic buildings are just a few of the sights to behold. Along the way, you'll also see a rainbow of colorful New Yorkers who give this city its unique kind of melting pot personality and culture.
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THE RIDE is the perfect thing to do shortly after you arrive in NY so you can easily get an overview and sample the City that never sleeps to help you with planning the rest of your visit. Talent is everywhere you look: both among the entertaining and funny on-board hosts and the award-winning pop up cast on the streets.

Past passengers have included a long list of well-known singers, movie stars and other celebrities. And this summer, Presidential Candidates are reportedly expected to be taking THE RIDE around town.

Just a few of the moments riders might experience
  • Catching ballerina Anna Courter's pas de deux at Columbus Circle
  • Seeing flash mobs stalk the tour bus as it rolls along
  • Eavesdropping on impromptu banter with people walking the sidewalks
  • Chatting up the occasional taxi cab driver on the street
  • Singing along to THE RIDE's big-finish New York, New York rendition
You never know what unexpected surprises will make you smile. If you'll be visiting New York City this summer, why not see it without having to deal with all the heat and humidity, by hitching a ride with this unique and entertaining bus tour operator? It's just another reason why I Love New York and I think you will too.
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Discover the Forest Share on Instagram in Honor of National Get Outdoors Day


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#ForestFotog

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 Summer is in full swing and warm sunshine is just calling our names -- reminding us all it's time to get outside and enjoy the fresh air and PLAY, no matter how old or young. National Get Outdoors Day, celebrated earlier in June, included a series of events offering traditional and nontraditional outdoor activities across the nation, including free admission to any national park on that day for families to inspire them to explore and find a park or other natural space closer to home. Now, Discover the Forest is extending the fun and public awareness. 

In the spirit of encouraging you and your kids -- as well as friends, family, and others -- to enjoy the outdoors this summer, this organization is inviting you to share your family fun with @DiscovertheForest on Instagram using the hashtag #ForestFotog. And to add to the excitement, they'll be posting creative forest photos and asking followers to replicate the photo with their family and participate using #Getoutdoors16. 

DiscoverTheForest.org highlights urban forests and parks that people may not even realize are right around the corner. These “naturehoods” are just a short-drive away, making it easy for families to unplug from the daily routine and reconnect with nature. In our area, there are many public parks that offer a variety of free outdoor play equipment and playgrounds that will keep kids entertained for hours. 
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Research has shown children who play outside have lower stress levels and more active imaginations, become fitter and leaner, develop stronger immune systems and are more likely to become environmentally conscious in the future. It is also great for the health of parents and everyone else to get out and follow along! 

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Fireworks Tips to Avoid Eye Body Injuries

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Backyard, Public Fireworks Celebrations


 It's a known fact: fireworks can cause all kinds of serious injuries, including eye damage and blindness -- sometimes even when it's not the victim's fault.  A case in point is a 13-year-old boy who had eye surgery at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami after being seriously injured in a fireworks accident. All the boy was doing was simply riding his bicycle in the neighborhood when someone deliberately threw a lit firecracker at him.
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"Consumer-purchased fireworks such as sparklers, firecrackers, and bottle rockets, are extremely dangerous when it comes to eye injuries," says Basil K. Williams, M.D., Chief Resident at Bascom Palmer. 

"Each year more than 9,000 injuries are caused by pyrotechnics and hundreds of kids and adults end up with severe fireworks injuries and burns. Common eye injuries include burns, lacertations, abrasion, retinal detachment, optic nerve damage and ruptured eyeballs. Even sparklers can blind you, so they are not toys and young children should not be allowed to handle them."

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Safe Fireworks Handling Tips


 It goes without saying that you should only purchase legal consumer fireworks and use them only where they are permitted. 

 In addition, Bascom Palmer offers these ideas for eye injury prevention
  • Never allow young kids to play with fireworks of any type, even sparklers
  • Everyone handling or watching fireworks as bystanders should always wear protective eyewear
  • Older children must also be closely supervised when using fireworks and should never be left without a responsible adult present
  • Have a bucket of water or garden house standing ready to use in an emergency in case of fire or flames
  • Do not relight or handle a malfunctioning firework, instead soak them with water and dispose of properly
  • To avoid a trash can fire, be sure to thoroughly soak all fireworks that have completed burning before throwing them out

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If you are attending a public fireworks display show
  • View the display from no closer than 500 feet
  • Respect all established safety barriers
  • Follow all directions from firemen, police and other security personnel
  • Do not touch unexploded fireworks

If Fireworks Accident Occurs

  • Seek medical attention immediately, calling 911 if necessary
  • If any particles get into the eye, never touch or rub it
  • DO NOT rinse the eyes
  • DO NOT apply any ointments to eye or take any blood-thinning pain medications such as ibuprofen or aspirin
  • If a sharp object enter the eye do NOT pull it out, instead put a loose bandage on the affected eye without applying pressure and go to the hospital emergency room immediately.

About Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute of the University of Miami School of Medicine is ranked among the nation's best in ophthalmology by U.S. News & World Report. For additional information visit bascompalmer.org or call 800-329-7000. 

Best Wishes for a Safe &
Happy Fourth of July
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Master Twitter Party Calendar June 26 - July 2 Parties w/ Prizes - Continuous Updates


Twitter Parties

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Master Twitter Party Calendar - Including USA & Canada

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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 brand 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, Instagram, Google+, and Blab parties with prizes too.

 Be the first to know when the latest MommyBlogExpert Twitter Party schedule goes live by following MBE on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Google+ and/or subscribe now. The majority of parties are for U.S. only, unless indicated otherwise. Look for parties for Canada residents highlighted in pink.
#fashae Twitter Party, Monday, June 27th at 8 pm ET

THIS WEEK

Monday, June 27

Skittles America Mix Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @skittles @dawnchats and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Amazon giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Amazon GCs. #SkittlesAmericaMix RSVP

Crunch Time Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @smiley360. Prizes: EIGHT (8) prize packs with Pure Protein products. #CrunchTime RSVP

fa'shae Couture Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @fa_shae @aturner_fashae @laclarabella @sholla777 @mommyblogexpert. Prizes: ONE (1) Grand Prize package including $250 Margaret Ellis Jewelry giftcard + fa'shae Couture Sweater, ONE (1) Clear Handbags tote bag, ONE (1) Clear Handbags black trim hand bag, ONE (1) fa'shae Couture Sweater in any color, ONE (1) fa'shae Couture Sweater in Natural color, TWO (2) $25 Amazon giftcards, ONE (1) fa'shae Couture Sweater in Apple Green color. #fashae RSVP

Legend of Tarzan Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @verasweeney @audreymcclellan. Prizes: TBA. #LegendofTarzan Details

PC Insiders Collection Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @presschoice @eastcoastmoms. Prizes: $1000 in prizes TBA - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #PCInsidersCollection RSVP

City Moms Blog N Fave Things Twitter Party at 10 pm ET with @citymomsblog. Prizes: 30 prize giveaways TBA. #CBNFavThings RSVP

Tuesday, June 28

Top Your Summer Twitter Party at 11 am ET with @outnumberedmama @coolchillmom and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Walmart GCs. #TopYourSummer RSVP

Scrub Dish Cloth Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @scotchbrite @kellysluckyyou and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Target giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Target GCs. #ScrubDishCloth RSVP

TD Aeroplan Chat Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @td_canada @aeroplan. Prizes: FIVE (5) $50 VISA giftcards, ONE (1) $250 VISA GC - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #TDAeroplan RSVP

Cans Get You Cooking Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @rachelferrucci @momdot and others. Prizes: TBA. #CansGetYouCooking No RSVP, Details

Taquiza Tabasco Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @dimemedia @tabasco and others. Prizes: THREE (3) branded Tabasco gift baskets ARV $150, ONE (1) $150 giftcard. #TaquizaTabasco RSVP

Lighting Your Life Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @monikahibbs. Prizes: Sylvania LED light bulbs + giftcards - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #LightingYourLife RSVP

Wednesday, June 29

Sip Your Summer Twitter Party at 11 am ET with @kateuhldean and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Walmart GCs. #SipYourSummer RSVP

Picked at Peak Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @littlemamajama @sweeptight and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Walmart GCs. #PickedatPeak RSVP

Fresh from Florida Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @momcentral @freshfromfl. Prizes: EIGHT (8) $50 Amazon gift codes. #FreshFromFlorida Details

Budget Bliss Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @fruit_bliss. Prizes: THREE (3) winners get Fruit Bliss sampler packs. Participate with hashtag #BudgetBliss

 Say It With Pepsi Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @momspark. Prizes: THREE (3) prize packs TBA. #SayItWithPepsi Details

 Ranch LB Luxury & Family Travel Twitter Party at 10 pm ET with @theranchlb. Prizes: ONE (1) 2-night stay at The Ranch at Laguna Beach, TWO (2) winners 1-night stay at The Ranch. #RanchLB RSVP

Thursday, June 30

Food Friends Beer Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @smiley360. Prizes: EIGHT (8) Heineken prize packs. #FoodFriendsBeer RSVP

 Summer of Floats Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @kateuhldean and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Target giftcard, FIVE (5) Target GCs. #SummerofFloats RSVP

Lumene Challenge Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @influenstervox. Prizes: TBA. #LUMENEChallenge RSVP

Stabilyze Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @stabilyzebars and others. Prizes: TBA. #StabilyzeBars RSVP

 Bilingual Vida Aguacate Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @vidaaguacate @candypo and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 VISA giftcard, FOUR (4) $150 VISA GCs and a Grand Prize $350 VISA GC. #VidaAguacate RSVP

Pack More Fun Summer Chat Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @merlotmommy @cookiesandclogs. Prizes: TBA. #PackMoreFun RSVP

Friday, July 1

Summer Fun Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with  the VZWBuzz team. Prizes: ONE (1) JBL Flip 3 portable Bluetooth speaker, ONE (1) LG V10 smartphone. #VZWBuzz RSVP


NEXT WEEK

Monday, July 4

 Traveling Mom Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @travelingmoms @kimorlando and others. Prizes: ONE (1) Ricardo of Beverly Hills suitcase. #TMom RSVP

 Tuesday, July 5

 First 5 Chat on Water Fun & Safety Twitter Party at 2:30 pm ET with @first5la @first5laparents and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) Kids in the House Premium Memberships, FOUR (4) $25 Lakeshore Learning Materials giftcards, FIVE (5) Stewie Learns to Swim books, ONE (1) $50 Lakeshore Learning Materials GC. #First5Chat RSVP

 Wednesday, July 6

 Let's Go Carnival Twitter Chat at Noon ET with @carnivalcruise @sjconsulting_ca. Prizes: TBA - Open to BOTH US & Canada Residents. #LetsGoCarnival No RSVP, Details

 At Home Stores Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @momtalkradio @athomestores. Prizes: $1000+ in At Home Stores giftcards. Participate with hashtag #AtHomeStores

 Friday, July 8

Must Have Smartphone Accessories Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with the VZWBuzz team. Prizes: TBA. #VZWBuzz RSVP

COMING SOON

 Friday, July 15

Managing Social Media Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with the VZWBuzz team. Prizes: TBA. #VZWBuzz RSVP

Friday, July 22

All About the Cloud Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with the VZWBuzz team. Prizes: TBA. #VZWBuzz RSVP

Friday, July 29

Essential Apps Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with the VZWBuzz team. 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.

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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.
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Also available, for a nominal fee, to plan, promote, host, co-host or serve as a panelist for your own brand Twitter party. To inquire, 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 works as a consultant, host, co-host and/or panelist for others. Except for the  #fashae Twitter Party on 6/27/16, I am not receiving payment or compensation associated with any 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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How to Find & Apply for College Scholarships

College


 by Joan Stewart Smith, Guest Blogger
Stewart Communications

Four Tips for Parents to Dive Into the Scholarship Hunt


A university education has never been more desirable or expensive to attain than today. In a perfect world, our college-bound kids would start applying for college scholarships as soon as students start high school. 
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But in reality, most youth don’t even start thinking seriously about higher education until the summer before senior year. If you think your son or daughter is too late to the party, not to worry. The important thing is to get started now, finding and securing money to help with your child's educational expenses, because it’s never too early or too late to plan and prepare for a smart investment in your child's future success in life. 

Get Your Kid On Board
We parents are the ones who think about money, so scholarships are rarely a top concern for a young person on the way to adulthood. Have a realistic talk with him or her about family finances and the importance of partnering with you to seek financial aid. As long as you don’t come on too strong it will be worth your while to help kick-start the scholarship quest. 

 Start With a Plan and Target List
Try to make it fun and work with your teenager to put together a “wish list” of scholarship opportunities that fit. Don’t start with that highly-competitive national level big brand scholarship. Instead, first look at local opportunities with a smaller applicant pool with less competition for funds. Get advice and a local list from your child's high school counselor, school website, area businesses, community organizations, your employer, local government, clubs and/or religious organizations. 

 Then, throw a wide net beyond your backyard to take advantage of all the information at your fingertips. Among the free online sources out there to look for are Fastweb.com, Scholarships.com, SuperCollege.com, SallieMae.com and many others. Find the latest print edition of the bestselling reference book, The Ultimate Scholarship Book. Also, don't overlook professional organizations or corporations in your child’s chosen field of study. 

 Now Prioritize the To-Do List
Once the initial list is done, it’s time to prioritize each award. Encourage your teenager to pace himself or herself and apply for realistic opportunities that he or she has a good chance of winning, but don’t let them sell themselves short, either. Figure out the “why” of the scholarship, which is not as difficult as it sounds.  We usually can tell from the name of the award and who is giving it away. Is it asking for expertise at something? Community service? Leadership? A specific skill or hobby? If necessary, move it up or down the list, or take it off. 

 Make Sure Each Application Sells Your Student
You now have a realistic target list. Once kids get started on the application, help them choose the right strategy and content for each section to persuade their audience. The good news is that students also can often repurpose answers and essays to tailor them to any scholarship question -- so don't reinvent the wheel if you don't have to. If a student gets stuck, there is a lot of advice online on how to prepare each phase of the application.
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Your young adult -- Yes, it's time to start thinking about your child as a grownup -- may just land the right scholarship(s) to help with college costs. Remember that colleges and universities themselves also award a lot of money to students. So, whether you are seeking scholarships based on merit and/or financial need, don’t forget to also apply for financial aid during the college application process, submitting the proper FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and CSS (College Scholarship Service) forms.  

 About the Author
Joan Stewart Smith is a married mom of a son who will soon be starting the college application process. As a highly creative talent, she heads Stewart Communications, an independent consultancy specializing in PR, marketing communications, social media, and writing. During her career, she has promoted products and services for clients ranging from fast-growing startups to established Fortune 100 companies, as well as PR and advertising agencies. Previously, she was a vice president at a leading high tech PR agency in Los Angeles.  Joan holds a B.A. in English and Journalism from San Jose State University and studied in the UCLA Department of Information Studies. Follow Joan on Twitter.

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