4 Cool Things About the New HTC Droid DNA Smartphone from Verizon - A Teen's Perspective

Technology

Want to know what's cool? Ask just about any senior in high school for their opinions on what matters most about their smartphones and you'll likely get an earful. That's what I did to find out what my 12th grader -- who last assisted me in reviewing the Nokia Lumia 822 -- thinks of the new HTC Droid DNA Smartphone that's now available exclusively from Verizon Wireless. 

Here's the top four HTC Droid DNA cool factors in my teen's book

• Thinness
• Style
• Color
• Features & Functions

THINNESS
At just .38 inch thick this smartphone is super thin and weighs in at a lean 5 ounces. That's a real asset for long distance cyclists like my son who out of necessity travel as lightly as possible.

Look at the image below to see how the HTC Droid DNA (left) compares in thickness to the iPhone 5 (right).

STYLE
Less boxy in shape than the latest version of iPhone, the graceful contour of the body of this phone fits perfectly into the hand. A huge 5" screen area that improves the viewing experience when surfing the net also makes this a great option for students on the go.

COLOR
Sleek black with a playful pop of red accents on the sides add another cool dimension to the overall sophistication of this device.

FEATURES & FUNCTIONS
My teen's favorite physical quality of all: A high pixel density, dual camera with an ultra wide angle front facing lens that also shoots 1080 pixels video to capture all those fleeting high school moments flying by the second half of senior year. This smartphone is also mobile hotspot compatible and can support up to 10 WiFi enabled devices perfect for those late night study groups that college bound seniors often engage in.

My future engineer with his Graphene Research presentation

This is the first of a series of three stories on how the HTC Droid DNA impacts today's lifestyle. Watch for future posts on this in the weeks ahead.

FTC Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. I disclose that I am a Verizon Wireless ambassador serving as a member of the Verizon AIC Blogger Team and that I received the product featured to facilitate 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.

Best Buy Free Electronics Recycling Program

Eco Lifestyle 

Environmental Friendly Disposal of Computers, Tech 

Rarely do I get the opportunity to write about two of my favorite things in the same story: technology and eco friendly family living. But, thanks to Best Buy, that's exactly what I'm doing with this post to let you know about their extensive electronics recycling program as well as to inspire you to teach your kids about recycling electronics.

My triplets grew up fast

Diassembling computers at a kids museum

MBE partnered with Best Buy for this post

There's something I have to admit to you though. Before embarking on the research to write this post I wasn't even aware that a dedicated Best Buy Electronics Recycling Program existed. 

Here's the backstory. I'm a repeat Best Buy customer that's shopped at this national retailer for Apple and PC computers and accessories. I've purchased multiple desktop computers there, as well as our Bosch washer and dryer set which I love. In fact, we bought the latter at Best Buy a few years ago after learning they carried a wide array of brands and types of large Energy Star certified appliances.  They also recycled our old laundry appliances when they delivered the much more energy efficient ones we have now. 

For this post I started digging deeper to learn about this retailer giant's free technology recycling service that's available in every single Best Buy location in Puerto Rico and the U.S. What a welcome discovery since the only other computer and electronics recycling programs I'd heard of previously either were affiliated with the city where I live (they do free pickups of electronics for disposal just a few times a year) or were private companies that actually charged a fee to take my unwanted electronics off my hands. 

According to Best Buy their company recycles 387 pounds of electronics each minute during store hours -- that's a whopping 80 million pounds of e-waste disposal last year alone! With technology being the fastest growing waste stream on the planet, it's reassuring to know that they want to be part of the solution in a big and impactful way. 

No matter where you bought it or how old it is, the good news is that this store will take your electronics and recycle them for you, responsibly and safely.

My neighborhood Best Buy store here in Los Angeles

Best Buy accepts a long list of electronics for recycling

• TVs and Monitors
• Stands, Mounts and Furniture
• Portable TV and Video
• Car Video
• Audio
• Car and GPS
• Cameras and Camcorders
• Computers
• Mobile Phones and Office
• Music, Movies and Books
• Video Games and Gadgets
• Home and Appliances

See the Best Buy Recycling tab for full details since what they accept varies by state. You can also learn more here about how you can participate in their Tech Trade-in and Recycling Solutions and get a behind the scenes look at this eco-friendly consumer program.

What kinds of things do you do with your children to teach them about recyling? Have you recycled computers or other electronics before and if so, how? Have you had any specific experiences with Best Buy's electronics recycling program? 

Artsy Wooden Recycling Bins, Costa Rica 

FTC Disclosure: The reviewer has been compensated, however opinions in this post are honest and 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.

A Soolip Wedding 2013 The Modern Bridal Public Event March 3 at Bel Air Bay Club Los Angeles

Weddings

If you're a Southern California bride to be or in the wedding business you're not going to want to miss A Soolip Wedding 2013: The Modern Bridal Event. The annual celebration of beautiful and meaningful weddings returns to Los Angeles this Sunday, March 3, 2013 at the Bel Air Bay Club in Pacific Palisades. I attended a press only preview of this affair to get a sneak peek of all the wonderful things in store for you this weekend.

My favorite 2013 St. Pucchi Wedding Gown

This fine curated event celebrates the art of getting married. Conceived by gracious-living visionary Wanda Wen who is also the proprietress of the elegant shop Soolip Paperie and Press, A Soolip Wedding 2013 features an exquisite collection of 60 wedding vendors ranging from artisans, planners, and designers to epicurean pros and other creme d' la creme experts -- all catering to brides and grooms planning the weddings of their dreams.

Bridal resources on display include paper, floral, catering, photography, sweets, lingerie, entertainment, venues, honeymoon travel and more. To inform as well as entertain guests there will also be a formal fashion showing and a series of Engaging with the Experts panel discussions.

Aaron Delesie for David Pressman

The theme of the event this year, Crystal Showers, Eternal Flowers, is meant to convey an elevated art of matrimony and summoned perpetual bliss.

These beautiful note cards are from Soolip Paperie & Press

Wen explains, "A wedding is a celebration of unconditional love and discovery of pure, untouched beauty that encapsulates life's most precious moments in one occasion, yet is destined to generate an eternity of meaningful experiences to come."

Image provided by St. Pucchi

Tickets are $45 in advance and $55 at the door and may be purchased online at Asoolipwedding.com or by calling 310-360-1055. 

Admission includes food tastings, cake, champagne, a bridal fashion showing, beauty-filled gift bags, and for brides, a complimentary download of the new Soolip Wedding App released on Valentine's Day (watch for a separate review in a future MommyBlogExpert post) that acts as a design planning tool for style-seeking brides to create their own inspiration boards incorporating Dynamic Shapes. Brides attending will also be eligible for a luxury raffle for prizes including a Kauai honeymoon and a gift certificate towards a wedding gown from St. Pucchi.

Image provided by Rrivre

Sunday, March 3, 2012

Noon to 4 p.m.

Bel Air Bay Club

16801 Pacific Coast Highway

Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

Image provided by A Soolip Wedding

FTC Disclosure: I attended the A Soolip Wedding 2013 press preview event and received a gift bag. However, I did not receive any payment or other compensation associated with this post. Opinions in this post 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.

California Wedding Press Preview Bridal Showcase A Soolip Wedding 2013 Event

Weddings

Valentine's Day may be just a memory now, but love is still in the air as I reflect back on the press preview I attended of the A Soolip Wedding 2013 - A Modern Bridal Event which will be open to the public on Sunday, March 3 in Los Angeles. In fact this sneak peek gathering of print and digital media staged in the St. Pucchi Flagship Bridal Salon on Sunset Boulevard was so beautiful, it made me want to be a young blushing bride and to get married all over again.

Current season wedding dress confections at St. Pucchi in Los Angeles

At St. Pucchi Bridal Salon the details are exquisite

From tips on choosing engagement rings and wedding bands to hiring an event planner and photographer to identifying trends in dressing both the bride and the groom to deciding on invitations to inspiring ideas on destination ceremonies, flowers, food and drinks to serve the wedding party and guests -- this insider's event covered it all.

Pink Rhubarb Smoothies Elegantly Presented at the Juice Bar

The event was complemented by pastel pink & white rose bouquets

Following a sophisticated brunch by Good Gracious! Events that included silver tray champagne service, rhubarb smoothies, Nutella stuffed french toast and other delectable drinks and food those of us attending were enlightened by a panel discussion about the latest trends for California brides and grooms.

Designer bridal salon St. Pucchi located at Sunset Plaza in West Hollywood

Champagne presented with an unexpected garnish

Bite-size Nutella Stuffed French Toast on a bejeweled serving tray 

The press gather before  the panel discussion begins

Leading the chat on West Coast wedding trends were top experts representing different facets of the business

• Wanda Wen, A Soolip Wedding - Soolip Paperie and Press 
• Pauline Parry, Good Gracious! Events - Food & Drink
• David Pressman, David Pressman Events - Event Planning
• Rani Totman, Owner & Designer of St. Pucchi - Wedding Dresses
• Nelson Holdo, Black Starr & Frost - Engagement & Wedding Jewelry

The well-appointed presentation started out with a big Wow! when Nelson Holdo nonchalantly pulled a million dollar yellow diamond ring out of his pocket for us all the see. Except for the Hope Diamond in the Smithsonian and the Crown Jewels in London, I don't think I've ever been that close to a gem of such great beauty and value.

Me with wide eyes after seeing the million dollar diamond up close

Not everyone can afford a diamond of that magnitude but us girls can all dream about one, can't we? Seriously, in case you're wondering: my own engagement ring is gorgeous and still my favorite piece of jewelry after more than 25 years. So for those getting married this year my advice to you is to be sure to select a ring that you truly love so that it will accompany you happily through many years of wedded bliss.

As far as trends go, the panelists all agreed that most notably today's modern bride is getting married at an older age and is more sophisticated than previous generations in her choices. She knows what she wants and she's planning her own wedding -- often joined by the groom for the decision process that once was strictly the domain of the bride's parents. And now more than ever couples are often likely to have a financial stake in the festivities, paying for all or at least part of the expenses involved.

Weddings are tending to be smaller with fewer than 100 guests. But at the same time costs continue to rise because couples are more focused on the details that will make their celebrations more personalized with the average wedding costing $28,700 and the luxury wedding budget hovering around $95,000 and beyond.  Thankfully, for the most part, free-spirited couples today want to own their weddings but they still have a desire to respect and honor their families' traditions.

Truly so much information was imparted at this event, way more than will fit into a single blogpost. 

So, watch for these future MommyBlogExpert posts soon

• 3 Main Things to Consider When Shopping for a Wedding Dress
• Trends in Wedding Dresses & Accessories
• Styling the Groom
• What's Acceptable for Moms Getting Married 
• Tips on Hiring & Working With an Event Planner

Just to show you how much has changed in the last 25 years, here I am with my own bridal party. The inspiration for my wedding dress which I made designed and made myself comes from Lady Diana who married Prince Charles shortly before I took my own vows. All the bridesmaids made their own dresses too.

My mid 1980s Wedding Party - I made my own dress, so did all bridesmaids

How I would love to get married again to my darling hubbie with all the modern elegant options that are available to today's couples tying the knot!

FTC Disclosure: I attended the A Soolip Wedding 2013 press preview event and received a gift bag. However, I did not receive any payment or other compensation associated with this post. Opinions in this post 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.

Parent Blogger Sponsored Post Opportunities for Moms & Dads Who Blog Available

Blogger Opportunity

Me In a Tree has launched a new campaign and is seeking bloggers throughout North America in both the U.S. and Canada to contribute to the growth of their new online tool for families. Compensation is available.

My 4 kids inside a tree trunk in Mammoth Lakes, California

Specifically they are looking for mom and dad bloggers to try out their site and to review and write about the program on their blogs as well as to share their experiences as a parent. 

In exchange for writing the company will provide participating parent bloggers with a one year subscription to Me In a Tree which normally sells for $71.88 ($5.99 per month based on a 12-month membership). Compensation will be provided but you need to submit your rates to them before confirming and moving forward. See contact information below if you are interested in working with this company on a sponsored post.

Me after falling out of our backyard apple tree, Circa 1964

I couldn't resist sharing this other personal tree theme picture above with MBE's readers. It's of me in a full leg cast after falling out of our backyard apple tree and breaking my leg back in the 1960s. That's the big bad apple tree behind me in the background.

About Me In a Tree
In today's increasingly digital world, the family dynamic is suffering a great communication breakdown. Seeing this challenge, three Canadian parents decided in 2009 to create an interactive online application designed to help families benefit from everything technology offers without paying the price of lack of intra-family communication. Moms, dads and kids who use it collaboratively already are increasing efficiency and effectiveness of communication within their households while also improving the quality of time and bonding between family members. To learn more about the site visit www.meinatree.com

If interested mom & dad bloggers should contact:
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Alchemy Communications
Jessica@AlchemyCommunications.ca

FTC Disclosure: I have agreed to participate as a Me in a Tree blogger and will be reviewing the site in a separate story on this blog next month. However, I did not receive any payment or other compensation associated with this particular 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.

Funky Monkey Healthy Fruit Kids Snacks

Good Food

As a mom of four I know how hard it can be to get your children to come even close to eating the amounts of fruits and vegetables daily that they should. As a point of reference USDA recommends two fruit servings per day for youngsters ages 2-6 and four servings/day for older children and adults. With today's typical constantly on-the-go family lifestyle fresh fruit isn't always practical. For sure, it can be a real uphill battle with potato chips often winning out as the "vegetable" of choice for kids as young as preschoolers.

One of several citrus trees in our backyard

MBE partnered with Funky Monkey for this post

That's why I'm glad I discovered a brand called Funky Monkey Snacks. A company that takes both common and exotic fruits, freeze dries them and packages them into bags of crunchy morsels of nutritious deliciousness that are similar in crispy texture to kettle baked potato chips.

For this review I tried each of the Funky Monkey flavors and I thought they tasted sweet like fresh fruit and tart which reminded me a bit of SweeTARTS the candy I practically lived on in elementary school. If you try Funky Monkey yourself I'm betting you'll agree that these smell and taste better and sweeter than potato chips and are a whole lot better for you, besides. Speaking of taste, if your experience is similar to mine, you'll find it hard to believe that no sugars or sweeteners are added to these tasty 100% natural snacks.

Don't Miss the Giveaway below Review

Funky Monkey comes in 7 funky delish varieties

• Applemon - Apple with cinnamon
• Bananamon - Banana with cinnamon
• Carnaval Mix - Banana, pineapple, apple & papaya
• JiveALime - Pineapple & lime juice
• MangOJ - Mango & orange juice
• Pink Pineapple - Pineapple & guava
• Purple Funk - Banana & acai

Made with organic bananas and cinnamon

Each 1 ounce bag holds 3 servings of fruit and is perfect to serve as a snack at home or to pop into a brown bag lunch. All flavors are also 100% fat free and are suitable for a wide range of special diets including Kosher - Parve, Vegan, Raw Food, Gluten Free, and Peanut & Tree Nut Free. They also do not contain any Genetically Modified Organisms GMOs and are verified by the Non GMO Project.

Funky Monkey JiveALime product close-up

Funky Monkey Snacks are widely available in-store and may be purchased by the bag at places like Target, Whole Foods, Safeway, Ralphs and many other supermarkets and big box retailers. You can also buy the full line of products online from Amazon in 12 packs for $26.58.

With all this talk of something really delicious that is also a healthy food that kids and adults alike will enjoy, you'll be glad to know I have some more good news. Funky Monkey Snacks is providing one lucky MommyBlogExpert reader with the chance to win a seven bag sampler, one full size bag of each flavor they make. Read on to find out how you can enter the delicious health food giveaway MBE is hosting.

Funky Monkey Snacks
7-Bag Sampler 
GIVEAWAY

Ends 4/5/13

The Prize Pack includes one bag each of the 7 Funky Monkey flavors pictured

HOW TO ENTER

Just leave a comment(s) below this post and you're entered. Contest ends April 5, 2013 at 12 midnite PST and is open to legal residents of the U.S. only. One winner will receive one bag each of the seven Funky Monkey Snacks as pictured above.  Winner will be selected at random from all entries and will be notified via email and must respond within 48 hours to claim their prize. 

Required (Mandatory) Entry

Simply leave a comment below this blogpost saying why you'd like to win this prize. Don't forget to include your email address, Facebook and/or Twitter contact info in the comment section so the winner can be contacted.

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Twitter Party Calendar This Week With Prizes February 24 - March 2

Twitter Parties

Updated 3/1/13  - Sneak Peek at Coming Weeks Too!

Get all the details in this free constantly updated Twitter Party Master 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. Be sure to check back often every 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 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 and/or by subscribing to this blog right now.

THIS WEEK

Sunday, February 24

Fandango Oscars Twitter Party at 6 pm ET with @Fandango. Prizes: Oscar nominated movies and soundtracks, $100 Sephora gift card and a $150 Fandango Bucks gift code. Details #FandangoOscars 

Frito-Lay Chippy Awards Twitter Party 6-9 pm ET with @VeraSweeney @AudreyMcClellan @FritoLay. ONE (1) Grand Prize Winner receives: A Blu-ray player, a 6-month Netflix subscription and a Frito Lay Snack Pack. #FritoLayNoms RSVP

Target Canada Twitter Party 9 pm ET with @Target_ca @Shesconnected and others. Prizes: SIX (6) $100 Target Canada gift cards and TWENTY FIVE (25) $25 Target Canada GCs. #TargetCA RSVP

Monday, February 25

Manwich Mandays Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @ResourcefulMom. FOUR (4) Manwich branded prize packs that also include a $50 grocery card plus ONE (1) Grand Prize winner gets Manwich prize pack plus $100 grocery gift card Hashtag TBA RSVP

Child Obesity Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @mysuperfoodsco @cltalbert. Prizes. #ChildObesity Details

Tuesday, February 26

Sears & Shop Your Way LPGA Sweeps Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @ShopYourWay @Sears @LPGA. $200 in prizes. Participate with hashtag #LPGASweeps Details & RSVP Info

Nissan Pathfinder Adventures Pinning Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @resourcefulmom @NissanUSA. Prizes: NINE (9) $100 VISA gift cards and Nissan blankets and ONE (1) Grand Prize winner $500 VISA gift card and Nissan blanket. #PathfinderAdventures RSVP

Big Batch Beef Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @LoveCDNBeef @Tfal_Canada @ShesConnected and others. Prizes: ONE (1) T-fal NutriCook valued at $299, FOUR (4) T-fal stainless steel fry pans and TWO (2) Canadian Beef Cooler Bags. #LoveCDNBeef RSVP

Makers Twitter Party from 8-10 pm ET with @Simpleskincare @makerswomen @todaysmama. Prizes: THIRTY (30) gift bags that include Simple Skincare products & a $50 American Express gift card. #MAKERSChat RSVP

Spring into Fun Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @mommysavesmoney @maritramos @savings @savingsclasses and others. $300 in gift card prizes including $50 Motives Cosmetics & Isotonix, $50 The Container Store, $50 The Home Depot and $100 The Home Depot. #SpringSavings RSVP

Dole Fruit Parfaits Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @Dolefoods @Momitforward and others. Prizes: TWO (2) winners will receive $100 American Express gift cards + product samples. #Doleparfaitescape #gno RSVP

Inner Child Fun Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @Stonyfield @InnerChildFun. Prizes. Participate with hashtag #YoKids

Every Heart Counts Twitter party at 9 pm ET with @ergobaby @mommasgonecity @everymomcounts @naturallyfamily. Prizes from Ergo Baby Designer Series - Christy Turlington Burns. RSVP

Wednesday, February 27

Stop Snacking Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @janetgoingcrazy @tsue1136 @cbTweetChat. Prizes: FOUR (4) VISA gift cards $25, $50, $75 and $100. #stopsnacking #cbias RSVP 

Twitter Party with Sweet Relish at 1 pm ET. Host @sweetrelish with @saramomof2 and others. Prizes #SweetRelish Details

Little Remedies Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @LittleRemedies @momcentral @momcentralchat. Prizes: SIX (6) Amazon $50 gift codes during party plus TWO (2) Amazon $50 GCs for tweeting invite in advance. #LittleRemedies RSVP

Sycamore Schools Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @SycamoreSchools. Prizes: TBA. Participate with hashtag #SycamoreSchools

How I Stroll Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @resourcefulmom @babyjogger @momfluential @nancyjhorn. Prizes: FOUR (4) winners will win a $40 gift card plus either a single carry bag, a foot muff, a parent console or a child tray. #HowIStroll RSVP

World Market and Oz The Great and Powerful Snap Chat Twitter Party 8:30-9:15 pm ET with @worldmarket @snapconf and others. Prizes: TWO (2) $50 World Market gift cards and TWO (2) 4-pack movie tickets to Oz the Great and Powerful. #SnapChat RSVP

It's the weekly @theonlinemom Twitter Party at 9 pm ET. Prize: TBA. To be eligible to win a prize RSVP & participate in party with hashtag #TheOnlineMom.

Speed Up Your Game Somos FiOS Verizon Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @BeingLatino @SomosFiOS @PinkGuayoyo. Prizes: 12-Month Xbox LIVE Gold Membership, Mad Catz MC2 Racing Wheel and Pedals for Xbox 360, Xbox 360 4GB Nike+ Kinect Bundle ($249.96), Xbox 360 4GB Console ($199.00), Xbox 360 4GB Kinect Bundle with Kinect Adventures and Disneyland Adventures ($299.00) #SomosFiOS RSVP

30 Second Mom Twitter Party at 9 pm ET. To be eligible for prizes tweet hashtag #30secondmom during the party. RSVP

Thursday, February 28

Posh Push Twitter Party at 1:30 pm ET with @poshpushbook @sarasmildzins. Prizes: THREE (3) Luxury Baby Gift Baskets. #Mom2Bin13 RSVP

Freakshow AMC Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @influenster. Prizes: VoxBox. Participate with hashtag #FreakshowAMC

WWE Moms Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @RachelFerrucci @WWEMoms @TheOnlineMom and others. Prizes: Win iHome Speakers and iPod Touch or one of two Michael Kors wallets. #WWEMoms RSVP

Friday, March 1

Krispy Kreme Twitter Party at 10-10:30 am ET with @KrispyKreme (on Twitter) @KrispyKremeDoughnuts (on Instagram). Prizes: Krispy Kreme Coffee Samples to fans who join in. Participate with hashtag #BananaKreme Details

Zulily Maternity Fashion Week Twitter Party at Noon ET with @Zulily. Prizes: #50 Zulily giftcards. Participate with hashtag #ZulilyMaternityStyle Details

Mailpix and Getty Images Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @Mailpix @GettyImages. Prizes: TWO (2) 16x20 prints and TEN (10) 11x14 prints. #StockImages RSVP

Weekly Verizon Wireless Twitter Party hosted by @theonlinemom at 3 pm ET. Prizes Droid RAZR HD Smartphone + $125 Verizon Gift Card or a Marque M155 Bluetooth Headset. To be eligible to win participate in chat, use hashtag #VZWBuzz and RSVP


NEXT WEEK

Monday, March 4

Zevia Facebook Party hosted by Moms Meet at 3 pm ET. $400 in Zevia prizes for 10 Winners. RSVP 

Good Cooks Twitter Party 4-5:30 pm ET with @goodcookcom. Prizes: THREE (3) $100 prize pack giveaways. #FNIChat RSVP

Cans Get You Cooking Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @resourcefulmom. Prizes: NINE (9) winners will get a Cans Get You Cooking tote bag and a $50 grocery store giftcard. ONE (1) Grand Prize: Tote Bag plus $100 grocery GC. #CansGetYouCooking RSVP

Weekly Wee Hand Warriors Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @WeeHands. Prizes. #WeeHandsWarriors RSVP

Dallas Moms Blog Twitter Party at 9:30 ET with @DallasMomsBlog. Lots of Prizes listed on RSVP page. #DMBMoms RSVP

Tuesday, March 5

CDC Flu Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @TheMommyFiles. Prizes: FIVE (5) $25 VISA giftcards. #CDCFlu RSVP

Fish n Veggies Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @MsMissy62 @ProverbsWife @cbtweetchat. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Walmart gift cards. #cbias #FishnVeggies RSVP

Wreck It Ralph Blu-ray Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @wreckitralph @socialmoms. Prizes: TWENTY (20) Wreck It Ralph Combo Blu-ray DVD packs during party and TEN (10) combo packs for tweeting party invitation in advance. #WreckitRalphBluRay RSVP

PBS Kids Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @PBSKids @Highlights @MomitForward and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) winners will receive PBS Kids Prize Packs valued at $45. Participate with hashtag #gno #pbskidswrite Details

Faber-Castell Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @DesignMemCraft @DonnaDowney. Prizes TBA. Participate with hashtag #chatwithdonna Details

Wednesday, March 6 

Breakfast Savings Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @kellysluckyyou @somedayilllearn @cbtweetchat. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Safeway gift cards. #dbias #BreakfastSavings RSVP

Baby Trend Baby Shower Twitter Party at 8-10 pm ET with @BabyTrend. Prizes: $100 Babies R Us gift card or a Baby Trend Snap N Go. #BTShower RSVP

Linked Moms Learning Toys Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @LinkedMoms @Inkscrblr @LearningToys_ca @DownshiftingPRO. Prizes: FOUR (4) Toys - Canada only eligible to win prizes. #LinkedMoms RSVP

It's the weekly @theonlinemom Twitter Party at 9 pm ET. Prize: TBA. To be eligible to win a prize RSVP & participate in party with hashtag #TheOnlineMoms.

Thursday, March 7

GE Lighting Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @miscfinds4u @therebelchick. $250 in prizes including THREE (3) $50 Walmart giftcards and ONE (1) $100 Walmart GCs. #cbias #GELighting RSVP

DVF Loves Roxy Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @DVF @Roxy. Prizes: Win pieces from the collection; ONE (1) Grand Prize winner will receive a Limited Edition DVF Loves Roxy Surf Board. #DVFLovesRoxy RSVP

The Moms and Brands ExpoWest Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @MomsandBrands. Tons of prizes from brands exhibiting at #ExpoWest RSVP

LinkedMoms Learning Toys Canada Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @LinkedMoms @inkscrblr @learningtoys_ca @DownshiftingPRO. FOUR (4) toy prizes - Canada only are eligible to win. RSVP

L'Oreal Paris Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @LOrealParisUSA @SheSpeaksUp. $700 in Prizes: L'Oreal Paris Beauty Gift Baskets that include Magic Skin Beautifier BB Cream and more. Grand Prize is a $250 Target gift card.  #MagicBBCream RSVP

Cafe Yak Mom Inspiration Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @cafeyak. Prizes: TBA #MomInspirations RSVP

Friday, March 8

Weekly Verizon Wireless Twitter Party hosted by @theonlinemom at 3 pm ET. Prizes: TBA. To be eligible to win participate in chat, use hashtag #VZWBuzz and RSVP

The Moms and Brands ExpoWest Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @MomsandBrands. Tons of prizes from brands exhibiting at #ExpoWest RSVP

Saturday, March 9

The Moms and Brands ExpoWest Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @MomsandBrands. Tons of prizes from brands exhibiting at #ExpoWest RSVP

More Twitter Parties constantly be added to this list as soon as they're scheduled so stay tuned by following this blog.

COMING SOON

Thursday, March 14

GEICO Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @GEICO @SocialMoms. Prizes: TWENTY (20) $20 Amazon gift cards--5 prizes for those who tweet the invite before the party and 15 prizes for party goers. #GEICODelight RSVP

Tuesday, March 19

Finding Conference Sponsorship Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @BloggyMoms @BloggyCon. Prize: ONE (1) winner will receive one year placement of their ad on Bloggy Moms site. #BloggyCon13 RSVP

Wednesday, March 20

Springtime Soiree Twitter Party at 8 pm EST with @loveMCO @ThriftyNiftyMom @MyFourLittles @VivaVeltoro. Lots of prizes for babies and moms. #Springtimesoiree RSVP 

About this Weekly Twitter Party List
Compiled by MommyBlogExpert.com Twitter Parties are listed free of charge in this weekly schedule. If you'd like to add an event to the Mommy Blog Expert Twitter Party Calendar email janis at janiselspas dot com with Twitter Party in the subject line including all the details and links in the body of your  message.

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. However, I did not receive any payment or other compensation 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.