Strange Magic Review Fairy Tale Animated Movie Blends Star Wars & Classic Disney Touches

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The long wait is finally over. Strange Magic, 15 years in the making, opened in theaters nationwide today. This new animated mapcap fairy tale musical film direct from the great creative mind of George Lucas, via his production company Lucasfilm Ltd, is the strangest combination yet, weaving classic Star Wars type settings and action scenes with Disney style characters, storylines, and music that bridges the audience appeal across three generations.

In fact, popular songs are key to moving the story along, spanning more than six decades. From the 1950s to today, made famous by Mickey and Sylvia, Elvis Presley, Kelly Clarkson, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, and of course Electric Light Orchestra which released the original Strange Magic on vinyl when I was in college in 1975 -- these tunes help tell the tale through the eyes and mouths of a rainbow cast of fairies in costumes channeling modern-day Tinkerbell, jolly little elves, and beastly half-human characters. In true Disney form, during the film there will be orphan main characters lacking a parent among the cast (a fatherless leading man and a motherless leading woman) and a love relationship or two reminiscent of Beauty and the Beast that unfolds.

It's the ultimate story of what happens when light and dark forces meet amidst a divided forest that is half heaven, half hell. Inspired by Shakespeare's comedy play A Midsummer Night's Dream, this is the tale about all the wacky and wild things that occur in rapid succession when a magical love potion gets into the wrong hands. With such a preposterous plot, it's no surprise that everything soon goes haywire and the world's of both woodland communities are turned upside down.

Watch the trailer to get a peek at this new film ...



Directed by Gary Rydstrom (known for Toy Story Toons: Hawaiian Vacation and Lifted), I was wowed by the special effects of fairies in flight inspired by real butterflies. I was also impressed by the high quality animation of Strange Magic and would expect nothing less from a Touchstone Pictures film involving The Walt Disney Company and Lucasfilm. But what really blew my mind was the how well the lead animated characters were developed and revealed to the audience.

The Disney influence in character typing is everywhere throughout this big screen movie. For example, it doesn't take very long for us all to start hating the stuck up, too good-looking for his own good price charming Roland (voiced by Sam Palladio). While at the same time viewers will find themselves routing for our heroine Dawn (Meredith Anne Bull), as she morphs from being a dainty Cinderella into a strong woman who is not unlike Mulan. And who can't help but fall in love with Dawn's doting Old King Cole kind of dad, the Fairy King, who appears to be a caricature of George Lucas himself, along with the Bog King (Alan Cumming) who may be uglier on the outside than within.
  

Overall, this is a well-done film worth taking the family to see. However, the fiercest of characters could have been made to look a lot less frightening so this movie will probably be too scary for younger children.

About Strange Magic
Strange Magic, released January 23, 2015 on the big screen, has a runtime of 99 minutes. Stay up to date on everything about this new animated picture by liking the movie on Facebook and following on Twitter with hashtag #StrangeMagic.

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Family Travel New Zealand Kids & Parents Learn How Bees Make Honey at Honey Centre

Travel

It's true. Traveling as a family not only enhances living and broadens our knowledge of the world, it creates memories that last a lifetime and bonds us with our children. One good example of this concept is the Honey Centre in Warkworth, an easy one hour or less drive north of Auckland along Highway 1.

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Start your visit at this free roadside attraction with a close up view of a working beehive, teeming with thousands of bees who harvest nectar from wild Manuka Trees which are native exclusively to New Zealand and southeast Australia. This is the largest live display of its type in all of New Zealand. Not to worry about getting too close. No one is going to get stung on the nose because there's a huge glass viewing window separating you from the swarm.

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Without an app or smartphone interact with your kids IRL (in real life) the old-fashioned way by playing an impromptu game of "I Spy" to see who can find the single queen bee first. If you need a hint to locate her or have questions about honey making, the knowledgable and friendly staff members are there to help. As you watch these busy insects, be sure to take a look at the well-done informational displays around the room to learn more.

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After you've seen with your own eyes honey in the making, take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy free samples of more than a dozen types of exotic honey ranging from boysenberry and kiwi flavored to an alcoholic natural butterscotch drizzle. 

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These reasonably priced honeys are all available for sale in the giftshop so be sure to stock up on your favorites to bring home for yourself and as gifts for others.

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Speaking of the giftshop, you'll be hard-pressed to find a wider selection of honey and bee themed products anywhere in New Zealand or elsewhere in the world. Here you'll not only be able to choose from rows upon rows of different types of natural honey, you'll be able to buy candy, cookies, honey flavor liquor and other edibles made with nature's sweetener.

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You will also discover beautiful honey pots, honey-based beauty treatments and soap, bee venom, different types of beeswax candles and much more. Moms, dads and kids especially will appreciate the nicely-stocked children's toys and educational section with a bee theme.

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When you're done watching the bees and shopping in the giftshop, if you still haven't had your fill of bees and honey and have a bit more time, there's always the adjoining Honey Cafe. Here you can purchase a healthy lunch and the kids can climb aboard the coin-operated bumblebee ride before the family piles back into the car to continue your journey.

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About the Honey Centre Warkworth
Allow 30-90 minutes to fully enjoy this place. Located at 7 Perry Road, RD 3, Warkworth, 0983, New Zealand; phone 09 425 8003; email info@honeycentre.co.nz. Learn more about the Honey Centre, which also offers online shopping with international shipping, by visiting the brand's official website or Facebook page. Open 8:30 am - 5:00 pm daily year round except Christmas.

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Obama State of the Union Address Tuesday Across All Social Media Channels Via Smartphone

Technology

1st in a multi-part series

It's going to be a really big week online and off for Americans. Tomorrow night, Tuesday at 9 pm ET, I'll be watching President Barack Obama as he delivers the State of the Union Address from my Sony Xperia Z3v smartphone. 

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No matter what your own device: desktop, smartphone or tablet, I encourage you to join me and stream the Nation's most important message of the year live via WhiteHouse.gov/SOTU. 

Not only will you be able to watch the President's actual address live, as it happens in our nation's capitol in Washington, DC. You'll also be able to follow along with exclusive graphics and charts showing exactly what these announcements mean for you and the rest of the United States.

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Then on Wednesday, the day after the address, you're invited to join an all-day social media conversation using the hashtag #AsktheWH. According to the official email I received from the White House today, it's being called the Big Block of Cheese Day, named after former President Andrew Jackson's 1836 famous open house which featured a 1,400 pound block of cheese.

Lastly, on Thursday, January 22nd, top YouTubers invited to the White House will be interviewing the President by asking your questions. Get in on all the action of that not-to-be-missed social media function here.

Having been previously invited to the White House myself for an all-day social media event as one of a handful of lifestyle bloggers, the social connection is particularly fascinating and relevant to me personally and professionally. 

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I'm planning on not missing a beat with the Sony Xperia Z3v in hand this Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. You probably won't want to miss any of these opportunities to be virtually inside the White House either.

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About Sony Xperia Z3v
The sleek and beautiful Sony Xperia Z3v is not only light and thin, it is also waterproof and features a tempered glass 5.2" Full HD TRILUMINOS display. Available from Verizon Wireless with a 2-year contract for $199, $24.99 with Verizon EDGE or $599.99 full price.

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Twitter Party Calendar Jan 18 - 24 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 Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Google+ and/or subscribe now.

The majority of 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, January 19

Travel Moms Electric Cars Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @travelingmoms and others. Prizes: ONE (1) Prize pack of 4 tickets to the Washington DC Car Show. #TMoms #ElectricCars RSVP

Health and Fitness Twitter Party 8 pm ET with @theonlinemom and others. Prizes: Kindle Fire HDX Tablet. #LifeOnFiOS RSVP

Tuesday, January 20

Yours and Mine Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @candypo @mommytalkradio @dentistmel and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Walmart GCs. #YoursandMine RSVP

Kmart WWE Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @kmart @kmartdeals. Prizes: $200 in prizes. #KmartWWE RSVP

Get Healthy Twitter Party 1 to 2:30 pm ET with @naturallysavvy @andreadonsky @barleans and others. Prizes: TWENTY (20) prize packs ARV $20. No RSVP, participate in party with hashtag #GetHealthy Details

Weekly Cruise Chat Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @captainbirdie and others. Prizes: TBA. Participate in party with hashtag #CruiseChat

Kraft BBQ Sauce Evergriller Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @clever_network. Prizes: SIX (6) $50 American Express giftcards. #EverGriller RSVP

Back to Balance Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @laughwithusblog @iamthemaven @ruralmoms and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Walmart GCs. #BacktoBalance RSVP

I Got Hope Twitter Party at 6 pm ET with @lovephilosophy @beautystat @natashabdnfield. Prizes: $250 Philosophy prize package. Participate in party with hashtag #IGotHope Details

Skype and MasterChef Junior Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @mombloggersclub @skype. Prizes: ONE (1) Surface Pro 3 and FIVE (5) $50 Skype credit vouchers. #SkypeMCJ RSVP

RBC First Home Twitter Party at 8:30 pm ET with a panel of experts. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 giftcards - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #RBCFirstHome Details

Wednesday, January 21

My Mariano's Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @marianosmarket @sweeptight @blm03. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Marianos giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Mariano's GCs. #My Marianos RSVP

Veri Soda Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @momsmeet @verisoda @kiwimagazine. Prizes: TEN (10) winners will receive Veri Soda products. #VeriSoda RSVP

Mortdecai Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @momcentral @lionsgatemovies. Prizes: EIGHT (8) $50 giftcards. #Mortdecai Details

Honey Maid Go Bites Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @honeymaidsnacks @clever_network. Prizes: SEVEN (7) $50 VISA giftcards, ONE (1) Grand Prize $100 Visa GC. #ThisIsWholesome RSVP

Campbell's Sauces Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @crowdtappers. Prizes: $725 in VISA giftcards. #SauceParty RSVP

Reeses Spreads Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @influenstervox. Prizes: TBA. #ReesesSpreads RSVP

Target Bebe Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @latinamomblogs @jollymom @latinomarketing and others. Prizes: TWO (2) The Honest Company gift baskets ARV $100, TWO (2) $200 Target giftcards. #TargetBebe RSVP

Be Peerless 125 Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @momspark @momsparkmedia @itsfreeatlast and others. Prizes: THREE (3) Cross Britanica Pens. #BePeerless125 RSVP

Work Smart Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @listen2lena @fellowescanada @teachermomoftwo and others. Prizes: ONE (1) Spire Laptop Lapdesk ARV $30, ONE (1) Spire Mobile prize pack ARV $50, TWO (2) $100 Staples giftcards, ONE (1) Spire prize pack ARV $220 - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #WorkSmart RSVP

Macaroni Kid Vicks Humidifier Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @supahmommy @mackidmamabear. Prizes: TEN (10) Vicks Humidifiers prize packs ARV $40, ONE (1) Vicks Humidifier ARV $120. #MacKidTips RSVP

Simply Smoothies Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @burnbraefarms @sjconsulting_ca. Prizes: ONE (1) Ninja Ultimate Blender ARV $249.99 + cutting board & coupons; FIVE (5) KitchenAid 2-speed blenders ARV $69.99 + cutting board & coupons; FIVE (5) Hamilton Beach single serve blenders ARV $21.99 + cutting board & coupons; TWO (2) FitBit trackers ARV $99.99 + cutting board & coupons - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #SimplySmoothies RSVP

Fresh in 2015 Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @produceforkids @aggieskitchen @bolthousefarms. Prizes: TBA. #Freshin2015 RSVP

#SweetHalos Twitter Party, Thursday 1/22 at 7 pm ET

Thursday, January 22

My Pick N Save Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @picknsavestores @outnumberedmama @alittlemamajama and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Pick N Save giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Pick N Save GCs. #MyPicknSave RSVP

Eye Booster Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @beautystat @freebies4mom @beauty411 and others. Prizes: NINE (9) Eye Booster Lash Extension Kits, ONE (1) Grand Prize Eye Booster Lash Extension Kit + $100 CVS giftcard. #EyeBooster RSVP

Johnsonville Meatballs for Game Day Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @crowdtappers. Prizes: $725 VISA giftcards. #Meatballs4GameDay RSVP

Mom.me Resolution Fails 15 Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @momdotme @robynhtv @jaymiranda_. Prizes: THREE (3) $100 Amazon giftcards. #ResolutionFails15 RSVP

Blendsations Twitter Party at 4 pm ET with @fruits_veggies @stemilt. Prizes: Giftcards TBA. #Blendsations Details

Sweet Halos Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @halosfun @sweetscarletts @somedayilllearn. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 VISA giftcards. #SweetHalos RSVP

Best Hair Year Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @mommytalkshow @bernettastyle. Prizes: TWO (2) $25 Target giftcards, Fro Butter sample kit, Aveda Naturally Straight Products. #BestHairYear RSVP

SDC Big Game Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @savings @prettyfrugal @lisajoythompson and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $25 Amazon giftcard, TWO (2) $50 Amazon GCs, ONE (1) $50 ShoeBuy.com gift code, ONE (1) $50 Puma giftcard, ONE (1) Amazon GC. #SDCBigGame RSVP

Travel Smart with Mobile Devices at 9 pm ET with @techlicious @travelingmoms @suzannekantra and others. Prizes: TWO (2) Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 Pro 13" tablets. #LenovoCES RSVP

Friday, January 23

Big Game Treats Twitter Party at 11 am ET with @aleamilham @kellystilwell @donnahup and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Walmart GCs. #BigGameTreats RSVP

Care is Musical Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @whirlpoolusa @crowdtappers. Prizes: TWO (2) $25 VISA giftcards, ONE (1) $50 VISA GC, ONE (1) $75 VISA GC, ONE (1) $100 VISA GC, ONE (1) $200 VISA GC, ONE (1) $150 VISA GC. #CareIsMusical #EverydayCare RSVP

Managing Your Online Profile Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @theonlinemom @robynsworld @geekbabe @thetechdad. Prizes: ONE (1) LG Tone Bluetooth Headset, ONE (1) Droid Turbo smartphone; Plus join the video recap immediately following the Twitter Party for chance to winner another Droid Turbo. #VZWBuzz RSVP

NEXT WEEK

Monday, January 26

My Dolphin Show Cabin Fever Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @adventuresnurse @couponhauls @gklippingkrazy. Prizes: SIX (6) $25 Amazon gift cards and ONE (1) Grand Prize $200 Amazon GC. #MyDolphinShow RSVP

Gametime MVP Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @kellysluckyyou @mommytalkradio @candypo and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Walmart GCs. #GametimeMVP RSVP

Queso for All Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @moderndaymoms @penelopesoasis. Prizes: TBA. #QuesoforAll RSVP

Tuesday, January 27

Drop Shop And Oil Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @pennzoil @dodomesticdad @iamthemaven and others. Prizes: ONE (1) Supreme Grand Prize including $200 Walmart giftcard + 2 Petty Driving School Experiences ARV $1100 each, ONE (1) $50 Walmart giftcard, TWO (2) $100 Walmart GCs, TWO (2) prize packs including a $125 Walmart giftcard + autographed Joey Logano die cast cast car, ONE (1) Grand Prize $150 Walmart GC + Petty Driving School Experience ARV $1100. #DropShopAndOil RSVP

Weekly Cruise Chat Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @captainbirdie and others. Prizes: TBA. #CruiseChat

Share Your Relief Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @smiley360. Prizes: TWO (2) $25 giftcards. #ShareYourRelief RSVP

Master Lock Cares Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @resourcefulmom @masterlockus. Prizes: TEN (10) winners will get a $100 VISA giftcard + Master Lock safety & security prize pack, ONE (1) Grand Prize gets $250 VISA GC + Master Lock safety & security prize pack - US & Canada residents eligible for prizes. #MasterLockCares RSVP

Multicultural Children's Book Day Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @pragmaticmom. Prizes: TEN (10) book prize packs. Participate in party with hashtag #ReadYourWorld Details

Wednesday, January 28

Game Time Grub Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @conagrafoods @blm03 @smashbravoteam. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Walmart GCs. #GameTimeGrub RSVP

Super Beef Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @crissy @beefpros @americancw and others. Prizes: ONE (1) Grand Prize including 4 filets + $50 VISA GC, THREE (3) Big Beef Bundles ARV $75, TWO (2) $50 Visa GCs, ONE (1) $25 VISA GC. #SuperBeef RSVP

Mas Con HR Block Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @lbconnect @laflowers and others. Prizes: $700 in giftcards. #MasConHRBlock RSVP

Thursday, January 29

Party With Big Y Twitter Party at 11 am ET with @bigyfoods @dawnchats @kellysluckyyou and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Big Y giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Big Y GCs. #PartyWithBigY RSVP

Ask Mia Twitter Party at 7:30 pm ET with @mia_mariu. Prizes: TWO (2) Mia Mariu giftbaskets. #AskMia RSVP

Super Dog Sunday at 8 pm ET with @zukespets @eventbarkers @dogtipper and others. Prizes: EIGHT (8) Zuke's prize packs valued at $78, ONE (1) Grand Prize Zuke's pack ARV $134. #SuperDogSunday RSVP

Xyla Healthy Eating Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @xylaxylitol @simplystacienet @mychaos. Prizes: Xyla products, Williams-Sonoma giftcards, baking kits and more - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #XylaHealthyEating RSVP

Udi's Pizza Hut Twitter Party at 9:30 pm ET with @udisglutenfree @jolynneshane. Prizes: TEN (10) $50 Pizza Hut giftcards. #UdisPizzaHut Details

Friday, January 30

World Book Twitter Party at Noon ET with @notperfecttre @bstoutsweeps @worldbookinc. Prizes: ONE (1) Grand Prize 2015 World Book Encyclopedia set ARV $1149; ONE (1) World Book Childcraft Library + one year World Book online subscription ARV $150. #WorldBookTrivia RSVP

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

COMING SOON

Tuesday, February 3

Weekly Cruise Chat Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @captainbirdie and others. Prizes: TBA. #CruiseChat 

National Cupcake Day Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @cpantazis @cupcakedayca. Prizes: TBA - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes.#CupcakeDay RSVP

Thursday, February 5

National Cupcake Day Twitter Party at 11 pm ET with @cpantazis @cupcakedayca. Prizes: TBA - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #CupcakeDay RSVP

Friday, February 6

Smartphone Photography Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @theonlinemom @robynsworld @geekbabe @thetechdad. Prizes. TBA. #VZWBuzz RSVP 

Tuesday, February 10

Weekly Cruise Chat Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @captainbirdie and others. Prizes: TBA. Participate in party with hashtag #CruiseChat

Friday, February 13

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


Tuesday, February 17

Weekly Cruise Chat Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @captainbirdie and others. Prizes: TBA. Participate in party with hashtag #CruiseChat

Friday, February 20

Digital Wellness Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @theonlinemom @robynsworld @geekbabe @thetechdad. Prizes. TBA. #VZWBuzz RSVP

Tuesday, February 24

 Weekly Cruise Chat Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @captainbirdie and others. Prizes: TBA. #CruiseChat

Friday, February 27

Smartphone Tips & Tricks 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 plan, promote, host, co-host or serve as a panelist for your own brand Twitter party. To inquire, please 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 consultant, host, co-host, and/or panelist on others. Except for the #HalosFun Twitter Party on 1/22, I did not receive 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.

Twitter Party Calendar Jan 11 - 17 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 Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Google+ and/or subscribe now.

The majority of 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, January 12

BioSport Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @smsaudio @intel @kellysluckyyou and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 VISA giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 VISA GCs, ONE (1) Grand Prize $500 VISA GC. #BioSport RSVP

Manwich Mondays Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @resourcefulmom. Prizes: FIVE (5) prize packs that include a $30 giftware + assorted branded products. #ManwichMondays RSVP

Wishes for Baby Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @listen2lena. Prizes: SIX (6) Fisher-Price Welcome Baskets ARV $75; ONE (1) Grand Prize Fisher-Price Toys & Baby Gear ARV $500. #WishesforBaby RSVP

Tuesday, January 13

Warmth in a Crust Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @conagrafoods @dawnchats @kellystilwell and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart Giftcard and FIVE (5) $100 Walmart GCs. #Warmthinacrust RSVP

Achieve 15 Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @sears @searsstyle. Prizes: $200 in prizes. #Achieve15 RSVP

The Stork OTC Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @themotherhood @themotherhood25 @coopermunroe @emilymckhann. Prizes: FIVE (5) $50 CVS giftcards. #TheStorkOTC RSVP

Weekly Cruise Chat Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @captainbirdie and others. Prizes: TBA. Participate in party with hashtag #CruiseChat 

Laura's Lean Beef Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @freebies4mom @stockpilingmom @margiebrill. Prizes: Over $500 in prizes TBA. #LaurasLeanBeef RSVP

Great Grape Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @smiley360. Prizes: TWO (2) $25 giftcards. #GreatGrape RSVP

Kraft BBQ Sauce Evergrillers Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @clever_network. Prizes: SIX (6) $50 Walmart giftcards + Kraft BBQ Sauce samples prize packs. #Evergriller RSVP

Smile 2015 Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @sunstargum @blueviolet. Prizes: TWO (2) Sunstar GUM product prize packs ARV $25, ONE (1) product prize pack + $25 VISA giftcard, ONE (1) product prize pack + $50 VISA GC, ONE (1) Grand Prize product prize pack + $100 VISA GC. #Smile2015 RSVP

Walmart Baby Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @walmartcanada @listen2lena @teachermomoftwo and others. Prizes: $800 in Walmart gift cards including TWO (2) $200 Walmart GCs - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #Walmart Baby RSVP

Duck Brand Dads Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @playgrounddad @theduckbrand. Prizes: TWO (2) $100 giftcards w/ Duck Brand products, ONE (1) $300 giftcard w/ Duck Brand products. #DuckBrandDads RSVP

Wednesday, January 14

24HourEsterC Twitter Party at 11 am ET with @officialesterc @blueviolet @frugalfamtree and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart giftware, FIVE (5) $100 Walmart GCs. #24HourEsterC RSVP

Get Pocket Avatars Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @intel @pocketavatars @freebies4mom
and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 VISA giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 VISA GCs, ONE (1) Grand Prize $500 VISA GC. #GetPocketAvatars RSVP

Mumzy Mom's Resolutions Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @clever_network. Prizes: THREE (3) $50 giftcards, TWO (2) $75 GCs and ONE (1) $100 GC. #MumzyMoms RSVP

Happy Do Year Twitter Party at 4 pm ET with @vitaminshoppe. Prizes: TBA. #HappyDoYear Details

Experience Transat Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @listen2lena @transat. Prizes: TWO (2) Transat travel packs ARV $75, ONE (1) $250 travel voucher and ONE (1) $500 travel voucher, ONE (1) Transat 7-day travel package for two at Catalonia Playa Maroma Hotel ARV $3400 - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #ExperienceTransat RSVP

Medela Recycles Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @medela_us @projectnursery. Prizes: FOUR (4) $30 Starbucks gift cards. #MedelaRecycles RSVP

Just Flipp It Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @getflipp @squawkfox @simplystacienet and others. Prizes: TWO (2) $100 VISA gift cards - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes.  #JustFlippIt RSVP

Thursday, January 15

Target Pharmacy CA Twitter Party at Noon ET with @targetcanada @shesconnected. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Target Canada gift cards - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #TargetPharmacyCA RSVP

Gametime Grub Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @conagrafoods @formulamom @dentistmel and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart giftcard and FIVE (5) $100 Walmart GCs. #GametimeGrub RSVP

Nextpert Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @wellconnectdmom @katlean @sauerswald. Prizes: THREE (3) iFit Tracker Bands, ONE (1) Grand Prize pro-form treadmill desk ARV $2500. #NextpertTrends RSVP

Know Your Neighbor Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @clever_network. Prizes: EIGHT (8) Leeo Smart Alert Nightlights. #KnowYourNeighbor RSVP 

Living a Balanced Life With Tim Horton's Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @timhortons @mychaos @gingermommy and others. Prizes: FOUR (4) prize packs that include $25 Tim's giftcard, 1-month GoodLife fitness membership and other prizes; ONE (1) prize pack that includes $25 Tim's GC, 3-month GoodLife fitness membership and other prizes; ONE (1) Grand Prize $25 Tim's GC, 1-year GoodLife fitness membership and other prizes - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #Balanced Life RSVP

Friday, January 16

Muller Moment Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @mullerquaker @sweeptight @ruralmoms. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Walmart GCs. #MullerMoment RSVP

How to Be More Productive Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @theonlinemom @robynsworld @geekbabe @thetechdad. Prizes: ONE (1) Mophie PowerStation, ONE (1) 4G LTE Droid Turbo smartphone during Twitter chat + another Droid Turbo smartphone to be given away at the video recap immediately following. #VZWBuzz RSVP

Bigelow Breakfast Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @bigelowtea @msmissy62 @amomsimpression and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart giftcard and FIVE (5) $100 Walmart GCs. #BigelowBreakfast RSVP
 

NEXT WEEK

Tuesday, January 20

Weekly Cruise Chat Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @captainbirdie and others. Prizes: TBA. Participate in party with hashtag #CruiseChat

Kraft BBQ Sauce Evergriller Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @clever_network. Prizes: SIX (6) $50 American Express giftcards. #EverGriller RSVP

Back to Balance Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @laughwithusblog @iamthemaven @ruralmoms and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Walmart GCs. #BacktoBalance RSVP

Thursday, January 22

My Pick N Save Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @picknsavestores @outnumberedmama @alittlemamajama and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Pick N Save giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Pick N Save GCs. #MyPicknSave RSVP

Mom.me Resolution Fails 15 Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @momdotme @robynhtv @jaymiranda_. Prizes: THREE (3) $100 Amazon giftcards. #ResolutionFails15 RSVP

Best Hair Year Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @mommytalkshow @bernettastyle. Prizes: TWO (2) $25 Target giftcards, Fro Butter sample kit, Aveda Naturally Straight Products. #BestHairYear RSVP

Friday, January 23

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

COMING SOON

 

Monday, January 26

My Dolphin Show Cabin Fever Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @adventuresnurse @couponhauls @gklippingkrazy. Prizes: SIX (6) $25 Amazon gift cards and ONE (1) Grand Prize $200 Amazon GC. #MyDolphinShow RSVP

Tuesday, January 27

Weekly Cruise Chat Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @captainbirdie and others. Prizes: TBA. #CruiseChat 

Friday, January 30

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

Tuesday, February 3

Weekly Cruise Chat Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @captainbirdie and others. Prizes: TBA. #CruiseChat 

Friday, February 6

Smartphone Photography Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @theonlinemom @robynsworld @geekbabe @thetechdad. Prizes. TBA. #VZWBuzz RSVP 

Tuesday, February 10

Weekly Cruise Chat Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @captainbirdie and others. Prizes: TBA. Participate in party with hashtag #CruiseChat

Friday, February 13

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

Tuesday, February 17

Weekly Cruise Chat Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @captainbirdie and others. Prizes: TBA. Participate in party with hashtag #CruiseChat

Friday, February 20

Weekly VZW Buzz Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @theonlinemom @robynsworld @geekbabe @thetechdad. Prizes. TBA. #VZWBuzz RSVP link soon

 

Tuesday, February 24

 Weekly Cruise Chat Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @captainbirdie and others. Prizes: TBA. #CruiseChat

Friday, February 27

Weekly VZW Buzz Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @theonlinemom @robynsworld @geekbabe @thetechdad. Prizes. TBA. #VZWBuzz RSVP link soon

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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