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We Had a Successful TweetDrive Seattle Charity Event! Treehouse Says Thank You!

December 2, 2011 by Momstart 12 Comments

I didn’t get any blogging done yesterday because I was at an event. I LOVE EVENTS and Last night’s event was my favorite so far. We had the Annual Seattle Night Out Tweet Drive for the charity Treehouse and they sent all the workers a thank you letter. For me the event was so much fun. Ashley from Momicles joined me and we manned the door taking money, toys and giving out door prize/swag bag tickets to everyone that came in. I also got on the stage and picked winners for all the door prizes I brought with me. It was so much fun getting up on the stage in my elf outfit. The picture is blurry, I didn’t expect to get on stage, so I didn’t bring my camera but I have proof of being on stage.

Then after the event we had dinner downstairs in the Hard Rock.

I also wanted to share the Thank You from Treehouse with all of you. This is from TreeHouse!

The TweetDrive was indeed an incredible success for Treehouse. The timing is especially great for us. Because most of our donation drives start coming in next week, but the kids started shopping yesterday, the Wearhouse was pretty well cleared out. The staff and volunteers breathed a huge sigh of relief when they saw the toys from the TweetDrive. Tomorrow is another shopping day, and because of you we can restock the shelves with the toys that you collected!

The staff are working on processing and counting the toys now, so I hope to have a number for you by today or Monday.

Greg, the Wearhouse will be open until 5pm today, and from 10am to 2pm tomorrow. It will help immensely if you are able to count the toys prior to arrival. If not, please let me know so I give the Wearhouse staff/volunteers a HUGE heads up to keep your delivery separate from our other donations so we can count them and get you an accurate number!

Imelda, sorry I didn’t get to meet you last night – thank you for collecting all those books!

And to everyone, THANK YOU again, on behalf of the almost 1,000 foster kids that will shop in the Wearhouse. The Seattle TweetDrive is really making a difference for them this holiday.

Warmest regards,

Here is the first stack of toys:

Last night after I left, I was told that more people showed up, it was like the party that never ended and one car brought a full car load of more toys. It’s Fantastic! Thank you friends for your support of MomStart. Thank you PR and Companies that made donations, and thank you to all the other volunteers and especially Seattle Night Out who did all of the organizing.

Here is my list of Sponsors:

Macy’s Photo with Santa Yes Virginia book (door prize)
Epson Artisan Printer (door prize from MomStart)
Flip Camera (door Prize MomStart)
iPod shuffle 25.00 I tunes gift card ear buds (door prize MomStart)
War Horse Movie Passes (swag bag from DreamWorks)
Mary Kay (Lynn Hooper) products (swag bag)
Johnsonville Sausage (swag bag and door prize)
Northgate Simon Mall Chocolate bars (swag bag)
Pampers Gift Basket (Door Prize)

Thank you all for making last night a successful event!

Seattle TweetDrive Door Prize Sponsor Microsoft Touch Mouse Review

November 30, 2011 by Momstart 6 Comments

I LOVE my Microsoft Touch Mouse and you can have one too! All you have to do is show up to the Seattle TweetDrive. Bring a toy for admission and you could win this fabulous door prize.

The Microsoft Touch Mouse makes navigating a breeze. It’s so easy to use and I use it with my Windows 7 laptop. Discover how its elegant design quickly handles everyday on-screen actions like scrolling, minimizing/maximizing, and docking with easy-to-learn finger gestures. My favorite feature is making all of the windows on my screen minimize just by flicking my hand down. LOVE IT. It works with swipes, back and fourth and up and down all do different things. Microsoft’s proprietary BlueTrack™ Technology works on more surfaces than both optical and laser mice. It uses high-angle imaging optics to generate an accurate picture of the surface.

Of course there are many more features. It’s easy to install, you just plug it in and it works, the first thing you get to do is run through the tutorial and then you know how to use it. It works! Plug-And-Go Nano Transceiver – Leave the Nano Transceiver plugged in when you’re on the go, or stow it in the mouse System Requirements – Computer/Operating System – Requires Windows 7 Hard Drive – 100 MB Available USB port 2 AA alkaline batteries required (included).

Join Microsoft for The Windows 7 Tech Chat every week. Here are the topic chats and the possible prizes for the rest of the year.

Windows Holiday Celebration with Microsoft Store (Dec. 6^th)

South West Airlines—Win two tickets to fly anywhere (Dec. 13^th)

Holiday Recovery—your new PC questions answered (Dec. 27^th)

Just follow #win7tech on Tuesdays at 12:00 PM Pacific!

As a Microsoft Windows 7 Champion, I asked them to make a donation and they sent me a mouse and one to give to charity.

Seattle #TweetDrive Door Prize Epson Artisan 730 Printer from @MomStart

November 30, 2011 by Momstart 4 Comments

I wanted to make a contribution to the door prizes for the Seattle Tweet Drive 2011. So I decided to donate something. The Epson Printer. It’s in the box, an open box, and we even have EXTRA INK.

To win this all you have to do is show up, and you can even buy extra tickets for more chances to win.

Join us tomorrow at The Hard Rock! It’s all for Treehouse. Treehouse serves over 5,000 foster kids annually. All you need to do is bring a new toy for Treehouse or a suggested cash donation of $15.00.

Northgate Simon Mall Seattle #Tweetdrive 2011 Swag Bag Sponsor @SeaTweetDrive

November 27, 2011 by Momstart 4 Comments

Being an Ambassador for a company should bring me some perks right? Yes of course, but I love when being an Ambassador for a brand also helps me give to charity. Northgate Simon Mall is giving us chocolate swag for the swag bags. I love chocolate and already hope I get a swag bag too.

For the first 100 people who stop by and bring us a new toy, I have a Simon Mall chocolate bar. The Seattle TweetDrive begins on December 1 2011 at 5:30 at the Hard Rock. RSVP here.

Please join us on Thursday December 1st for tons of fun at The Hard Rock! We’re collecting toys for Treehouse. Treehouse serves over 5,000 foster kids annually. In conjunction with the Seattle Tweet Drive, MySeattleNightOut.com will hold the finale of an 8-week Jammin’ Challenge at 8:30 p.m. Come for the Tweet Drive; stay for the music! If you arrive after 8:30pm, admission to the event is a new toy for Treehouse or a suggested cash donation of $15.00. Seattle Wave Radio Jammin’ Challenge will give one lucky and talented local artist or band an opportunity to play on-stage with some of the “greats” in the Seattle music scene at Play it Forward, the All Star, Icon Jam with Music Aid Northwest on Jan 14, 2012.

Last year, we gathered 330 toys. Can we break that record this year, let’s gather 500 toys this??? Who’s coming?

Come for the Tweetup at 5:30; stay for the music at 8:30.

Follow @SEAtweetdrive on Twitter, and please use #TweetDrive when tweeting about the event.

Johnsonville Sausage Seattle #TweetDrive 2011 Swag Bag Sponsor @SeaTweetDrive

November 27, 2011 by Momstart 3 Comments

Back in September I visited the Johnsonville Kitchens and cooked up a storm. I had a great time with friends and loved trying new sausage recipes. Now, I’m in need of your help. If you could go leave a comment on this post for me that would be awesome, then I’ll be able to make a donation to a different charity.

But, because of how very generous Johnsonville is, I have Johnsonville Sausage samples and free product coupons to give to the first 100 people that show up for the Seattle TweetDrive December 1 2011 at 5:30 at the Hard Rock. RSVP

I urge you to join us on Thursday December 1st for our annual Holiday The Hard Rock! "Price" of admission to this fabulous party is a new toy for Treehouse! I’m so excited to be going again and have some fabulous gifts to give to TreeHouse! Last year, we gathered 330 toys. Can we break that record this year, let’s gather 500 toys this year yes?

Come for the Tweetup at 5:30; stay for the music at 8:30.

The Seattle Tweet Drive is part of a national event, Holiday Tweet Drive, taking place in 36 cities. We’re collecting toys for Treehouse. Treehouse serves over 5,000 foster kids annually. In conjunction with the Seattle Tweet Drive, MySeattleNightOut.com will hold the finale of an 8-week Jammin’ Challenge at 8:30 p.m. Come for the Tweet Drive; stay for the music! If you arrive after 8:30pm, admission to the event is a new toy for Treehouse or a suggested cash donation of $15.00. Seattle Wave Radio Jammin’ Challenge will give one lucky and talented local artist or band an opportunity to play on-stage with some of the “greats” in the Seattle music scene at Play it Forward, the All Star, Icon Jam with Music Aid Northwest on Jan 14, 2012.

Follow @SEAtweetdrive on Twitter, and please use #TweetDrive when tweeting about the event.

DreamWorks War Horse Seattle #TweetDrive 2011 Swag Bag Sponsor @SeaTweetDrive

November 27, 2011 by Momstart 3 Comments

I love working with Disney and Dreamworks and I’m super excited about walking the red carpet next weekend with Steven Spielberg. Well, he’ll be taking photos for the media while I’m walking the red carpet with 20 of my best blogging buddies. But good news SEATTLE!!! War Horse is coming to you too!

I have War Horse Screening tickets to give to the first 100 people that show up for the Seattle TweetDrive December 1 2011 at 5:30 at the Hard Rock.

Screening Date: Wednesday, December 14

Screening Time: 7:00PM

Location: AMC Pacific Place (600 Pine St, Seattle)

Join us on Thursday December 1st for a Kick-off to the Holiday season party at The Hard Rock! "Price" of admission to this fabulous party is a new toy for Treehouse! Last year, we gathered 330 toys. Can we break that record this year?

Come for the Tweetup at 5:30; stay for the music at 8:30.

The Seattle Tweet Drive is part of a national event, Holiday Tweet Drive, taking place in 36 cities. We’re collecting toys for Treehouse. Treehouse serves over 5,000 foster kids annually.

In conjunction with the Seattle Tweet Drive, MySeattleNightOut.com will hold the finale of an 8-week Jammin’ Challenge at 8:30 p.m. Come for the Tweet Drive; stay for the music! If you arrive after 8:30pm, admission to the event is a new toy for Treehouse or a suggested cash donation of $15.00. Seattle Wave Radio Jammin’ Challenge will give one lucky and talented local artist or band an opportunity to play on-stage with some of the “greats” in the Seattle music scene at Play it Forward, the All Star, Icon Jam with Music Aid Northwest on Jan 14, 2012.

Follow @SEAtweetdrive on Twitter, and please use #TweetDrive when tweeting about the event.

Season of Giving Day 24: Toy Drives

November 24, 2011 by Momstart 4 Comments

By Summer:

Happy Thanksgiving! Today’s giving tip is easy … go out tomorrow during the Black Friday sales and buy an extra toy or two or more. Give the new toy to a collection program to make someone else’s Christmas a little brighter. Here are some of the charities I’ve come across:

Shaq-A-Claus at Toys R Us – This program give to Toys for Tots, so see below, though this program is promoted more with the name and picture of Shaq you’ll see in any information that the Toys For Tots train logo appears.

Toys For Tots – This is a toy drive set up by the Marines. They have multiple drop off locations somewhere close to you. There are no specifications on toys besides having them unwrapped. Wrapping paper, gift bags and tissue paper are happily accepted in addition to gifts for all ages.

Local Food Banks (check your local food bank or find one near you at Feeding America) – Contact your local food bank about their needs including specific ages of clients. The food bank may also have wish lists for clients.

The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree at JC Penny – An Angel Tree has tags on it with specific toys or items desired by a specific person. Go to an Angel Tree location and shop for a tag of an item you wish to purchase to help a family.

Tweet Fest 2011 – There are parties nationally in 36 citiies. Search Bing “TweetFest2011 [city name]” to see if there is a TweetFest in your area. Here in Seattle the party will be at the Hard Rock Café in conjunction with MySeattleNightOut.com. You can follow the Seattle TweetFest on Twitter @SEAtweetdrive. Follow national talk @TweetDriveHQ or use #TweetDrive.

If you know of one, leave a comment and let us all know. I think picking up an extra toy, especially during Black Friday deals, is so easy. Happy shopping!!!

About Summer:

Summer is very active in our Local MOMS Club chapter, she is the mother of two adorable active boys, and is always thinking of ways to help others. She is a friend, a wife, and always busy as all mommies are. She is very active on Facebook, addicted to Geocaching and very interested in organic and green living while cooking up a storm

Seattle #TweetDrive 2010 Almost Wordless Wednesday

December 14, 2010 by Momstart 17 Comments

I LOVE using my influence on-line to make a difference in my community. Last week we had a tweet up in Seattle and I helped gather swag, donations and door prizes. The event was the Seattle Tweet Drive. I posted in detail about the Seattle Tweetdrive a few weeks ago when I started looking for sponsors and I’m so happy with all the companies that supported us. See the full list below! We had a great turnout and Look at what we did for the charity Treehouse! I’m exhausted and extremely behind on my blog posts, but I feel great because it was all for a really great cause. Club Sur donated the space, My Seattle Night Out organized the event, and local bands and entertainers donated their time and efforts for all of us to have a great time! We gathered around 333 toys total! Tweet Drive is going on nationally in many different locations, check Tweet Drive 2010 to find a location next to you.

Special thanks to Channellock (100 bottle openers)

Special thanks to DKNY Be Delicious (over 100 bottles of DKNY Be Delicious Perfume, towels, and awesome swag bags)

Special thanks to Zhu Zhu Pets (104 Zhu Zhu Pets donated)

Special Thanks to Klutz (10 books donated)

Special Thanks to Energizer (40 iPod to go chargers donated)

Special Thanks to Soft Lips (100 packages of lipgloss)

Special Thanks to Build a Bear (5 bears donated)

Special Thanks to Hasbro (for their continued support of Mom Start and donation of 5 large toys)

Special Thanks to TJ Maxx and Marshalls (50.00 Door Prize)

Special Thanks to Hexbug Nano (3 habitats donated)

Special Thanks to Clean and Green Pet Cleaner (100 Free Product Coupons)

Special Thanks to Blue Bunny (door prize)

Special Thanks to Success Rice (door prize)

Special Thanks to Voskos Greek Yogurt (100 Free Product coupons)

Special Thanks to Sesame Street PBS (2 Wii games for door prize)

Special Thanks to Sid The Science Kid (100 notepads)

Special Thanks to Conair (door prize gift basket)

I hope to do a single post for every company because you all deserve a huge thanks!!

Join Holiday TweetDrive 2010

November 22, 2010 by Momstart 1 Comment

Charity is a huge part of who I am and what this blog is used for. That’s right, most of what we receive for reviews and giveaways goes to charity. I make donations quarterly at least and usually more often than that. My garage just gets too full of all of the reviews we do. This year, I’ve made donations to Pave, Children’s Hospital in Seattle, The Maltby Food Bank, Operation Christmas Child and to Special Delivery. Donations are usually around 1100.00, that is the power of Social Media and my influence on-line and I couldn’t do that without all of my readers. So I thank you all for allowing me to make a difference in my community!!.

I’ve been thinking of what to do this holiday season and then I found out about the Holiday TweetDrive from My Seattle Night Out on twitter. TweetDrive is a national organization hosting holiday parties for charities run by Katz PR. I’ve seen that a few of the locations are hosting auctions, giving out door prizes, handing out swag bags, but all are collecting items to give to children in need in their local communities. To attend a local event you need to bring new toy or article of clothing as an entrance fee. Then you can tweet it up. We need all the social media we can get to push this years event to a successful year. By following @Tweet Drive on twitter you can find a local event new you.

I have decided to use my influence this Holiday Season to help gather items for swag bags and just tell everyone about the wonderful event in Seattle. MySeattleNightOut.com invites you to join them in an evening of Holiday Cheer! Music; swag bags; door prizes and a fun evening of socializing! And since I’ve been gathering just some of the items for the swag bags and door prizes I can assure you it will be lots of fun.

The Seattle event will be on 12/09 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm at Club Sur in SODO–an all ages venue. Club Sur is a beautiful restaurant/club/bar with the ability to host live music comfortably for all ages with appetizers. I’m getting hungry just thinking about it. The charity that the Seattle Tweet Drive will be supporting is TreeHouse. Treehouse works with foster children in the Seattle Area. Since 1988, Treehouse has filled the gaps for kids in foster care, providing services that no other agency addresses: money for extra-curricular activities and summer camp, professional educational support services, resources to fully participate in the everyday activities of growing up, clothing and supplies to help them fit in at school.

We invite you to

RSVP for the Seattle Tweet Drive,

Check Out TreeHouse’s wish list,

Bring a donation for TreeHouse to Club SODO,

and Tweet, Bring A Toy to @Seatweetdrive at Club Sur in SODO 12/09 5:30 RSVP here http://bit.ly/9UvxXO #tweetdrive PL RT. #Seattle

Sponsors I have gathered items so far:

Energizer Energi To Go Follow Energizer on Twitter @Energizer

DKNY – is sending 40 bottles of their new fragrance DKNY Be Delicious to be put in some of the swag bags

You can still donate to the Seattle Holiday Tweet Drive in exchange for advertising on Mom Start. Please Contact Me for more information. Put Seattle Tweet Drive in the subject line.