Join Us For #SeasonstoCelebrate Twitter Party @TeflonBrand @FarberwareCook 7 PM CST 11/13

November 8, 2014 by Momstart 5 Comments

This is a partnered post.

We are super excited to announce that we are going to be part of the #SeasonstoCelebrate twitter party with @TeflonBrand @FarberwareCook on November 13th at 8 PM EST/ 7 PM CST/ 5 PM PST. Teflon has partnered with Faberware and created really great Faberware dishwasher safe Teflon nonstick pots and pans, and other cooking products that are easy to use and we’re going to be giving away those great products during the twitter party. We’ll be chatting about food, family and all that wonderful Holiday Goodness you have during this holiday season. We will be sharing our favorite recipes and what we do in the kitchen as a family and our holiday traditions. I look forward to hearing about all yours too and I hope you will join us!

BE SURE TO FOLLOW:

@MomStart @TeflonBrand @FarberwareCook

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#SeasonstoCelebrate Hashtag Gallery: http://on.fb.me/1Cr91T8

TWITTER PARTY PRIZES:

Prize Package #1:
- Farberware® Dishwasher Safe Skillet Twin Pack with Teflon® nonstick coatings, Black
- Farberware® Dishwasher Safe 5 Qt. Jumbo Cooker with Teflon® nonstick coatings, Black
Prize Package #2:
Prize Package #3:
Prize Package #4 (x2 – one for winner and one for a friend or family member in the holiday spirit of giving, color of your choice):

OTHER CHANCES TO WIN:

Facebook giveaway: Like Teflon Brand on Facebook for more giveaways like this one below!

You can save time by finding a #recipe that’s easy to make in a single pan. Tell us the one-dish holiday meal you’d serve up with this Farberware Cookware 5-Quart Jumbo Cooker and you could #win.
Rules: http://bit.ly/10W111c

Celebrate the Seasons Sweepstakes: http://on.fb.me/1DiIbPg

Celebrate the Seasons Thanksgiving Pinterest Board: http://bit.ly/1uGpUKL

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Join Us For The Folgers Flavors Twitter Party Oct 22 1 PM EST #RemixYourCoffee

October 18, 2014 by Momstart 8 Comments

We are so happy to participate in the Folgers Flavors Twitter Party on October 22nd at 1 PM EST. We would love for you to join us in the fun and chat about all the great new flavors and how easy it is to have that perfect cup of coffee. Folgers is excited to put flavor control is in your hands with the introduction of NEW Folgers® Flavors – portable and convenient flavor enhancers in four delicious varieties that make it easy to customize your perfect cup of coffee anytime, anywhere. And I’m on the road today sitting in my car while the kids are at dance and just added some flavor to my morning cup of coffee. YUM!

Folgers Flavors:

Vanilla
Mocha
Hazelnut
Caramel

Thinking of all these great flavors and having tried them makes me hope they come out with some holiday flavors. Think of all the flavor possibilities in just a squirt.

You may not know this about me but I grew up on Folgers coffee, it’s the only brand my dad will drink. So that’s what we had and that’s a brand I know and trust. Truly a brand that has been loved by my family for generations now.

Enough of the serious now let’s have fun. Join us at the party, follow Folgers on Twitter @Folgers and use the hashtag #RemixYourCoffee.

The party will be on October 22nd at 1 PM Eastern.

Tweet you there!

Join Us for @HormelFoods Recipes #BackToSchool Twitter Chat #HFBTS #hormelfamily 8/26

August 23, 2014 by Momstart Leave a Comment

As the kids are getting ready to go back to school, Hormel Foods is here to help make the transition as smooth as possible for the kids and mom & dad.

Join us on August 26 from 1-2 p.m. CST and the Hormel Foods Twitter handle (@HormelFoods) to ask questions and share your tips around the Back-To-School theme. Everyone who participates will be automatically entered to win a $500 gift card! We hope you can help spread the word to your friends and readers and also participate yourselves. Join the conversation using the hashtag, #HFBTS. If you are interested in submitting questions in advance, please send them in by August 15 for consideration.

Moscato Day Recipe & Twitter Party May 9th 7PM EST Moscato Ginger Margarita #MixItUp on #MoscatoDay

April 25, 2014 by Momstart 9 Comments

May 9th is National Moscato Day, an annual holiday dedicated to enjoying the delicious wine varietal. The growing interest in Moscato shows a shift in how Americans are thinking about wine. It’s seen as more approachable as a younger generation breaks from the traditional wine rules and seeks out sweet and flavorful wines for enjoyment during more casual occasions.

In the spirit of these changing ideas about wine and sharing experiences, Gallo Family Vineyards invites you to show how you #MixItUp on #MoscatoDay during a @GalloFamily Twitter Party at 7 pm EST on Friday, May 9th. Fans can also take Gallo Family’s “Moscatofy Yourself” quiz on the Winery website beginning on May 9th.

Moscato Ginger Margarita
Serves 1
Ingredients
1 1/4 ounces GFV Moscato
1 ounce silver tequila
1 1/3 ounces lime juice
1/2 ounce orange juice
1/4 ounce ginger simple syrup
Rock salt
Lime wheel for garnish

Preparation
Combine moscato, tequila, lime juice, orange juice, and ginger syrup in an ice-filled shaker. Salt the rim. Carefully add ice to the glass, then empty shaker into glass. Garnish with lime wheel.

Join Us April 10th For The #HormelFamily Easter Traditions Twitter Chat 1 PM CST #HFEasterChat

April 4, 2014 by Momstart Leave a Comment

If you need an Easter dinner refresher or want help developing your menu, join us for the first- ever Hormel Foods Easter Twitter chat on April 10 from 1-2 p.m. CST, featuring the chef and food stylist for Studio H, Hormel Foods’ test kitchen. The Hormel Foods Twitter handle is @HormelFoods. I’m excited to be part of the twitter chat as I love cooking for Easter.

(@HormelFoods) will pose questions during the chat which will focus on Easter recipe ideas and family traditions, with an emphasis on the holiday’s traditional main course – ham. Everyone who participates will be automatically entered to win a $20 gift card which is perfect to get that Easter Ham!

The chat will begin with a special introduction highlighting The Hormel Foods preferred bloggers me and quite a few other bloggers. I hope you all can join us and be sure to use the hashtag, #HFEasterChat.

What are your favorite Easter traditions?

Connect with HormelFamily on social media!

Hashtag – #HormelFamily party tag #HFEasterChat

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HFRecipes

Twitter – @HormelFoods

Join Us For Ricola Twitter Party & A Call In Well Giveaway #GNO #SwissHerbs #callinwell

January 20, 2014 by Momstart 157 Comments

We have been really sick this season, someone has been down almost every day in some way or a nother since the year started. It’s just a nasty cold season. For that reason I’m working with Ricola and will receive a call in well gift pack.

I also decided that I want to join the #GNO #Swissherbs twitter party with @Momitforward where mom is a verb. Because we are verbs, we run the house, we keep everyone healthy, we kiss the boo boos, we cook, we clean we the long list never ends. Right now I’m in the middle of lunch, laundry, a blog post, making Miles feel better and writing this blog post as quickly as I can. So yeah, I want to take some time out for a twitter party and learn more about Ricola and Chrüterchraft –the sooth-able, relief-able, kick-your-sore-throat-and-cough-where-it-hurts, magic 10 herb blend with natural menthol. It’s Swiss.

So join us at the #gno Twitter party on Tuesday, January 21 from 9:00 – 10:00 p.m. EST with Ricola. We will be discussing keeping yourself and your family healthy. It’s time to trade your sick days for well days with Ricola’s “Call in Well” this season. Now through January 31, 2014, call 1-855-4-WELLDAY or text RICOLA (22122) to share what fun thing you’d do if you had a “well day” instead of a sick day. One lucky winner per day will win $500. Learn more at: www.facebook.com/ricola. Don’t forget to mark your calendar and join us on Tuesday, January 21 as we chat about staying healthy this season with Ricola.

Enter to Win:

Chrüterchraft Prize Pack

We have created a special prize pack for you and one of your readers in a prepaid flat rate box. The prize pack includes:

· Ricola Soothing Relief Kit (which includes Ricola product & cough drop tin)

· $25 Visa gift card

To Enter:

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Twitter Party Tyson® Grilled & Ready® Products “Just Add This” #JustAddThis @TysonTweets 1/16 1 PM ET

January 14, 2014 by Momstart 2 Comments

(compensated post)

I’m so excited to be starting out the year hosting twitter parties. I’ve missed participating in twitter parties. I love them, so to me it’s already starting out to be an amazing year. The Tyson Twitter party is all about starting little things “just add this” to your routine to live healthier. So join us Thursday at 1PM ET #JustAddThis on twitter.

· The Just Add This Program is designed to help consumers improve their well-being in the New Year by encouraging them to make small, effortless adjustments to existing routines that lead to a better-for-you lifestyle that can last a lifetime.

Me, I’m drinking half my weight in ounces every day and trying to move more. Any movement is good movement and just adding a little more every day you’ll be up to a full exercise routine in no time.

· just add a better-for-you ingredient, like Grilled & Ready® chicken to your favorite salad, or a ten minute power walk to your daily routine, and you’re on your way to a better lifestyle.

Simply visit Facebook.com/GrilledandReady and click on the Just Add This program tab to sign-up to participate. On the tab you can:

o Find a new tip from the experts at Fitness magazine to keep you motivated throughout January

o A delicious recipe made with 100% all natural Grilled & Ready® chicken

o Enter daily to win exciting prizes like, Trek® Women’s Road Bike, Lululemon® gift card, Kindle Fire™ Tablet and more!

For the twitter party we’re giving away prizes!!!

four prize packs, which include:

· (4) Tyson® Grilled & Ready® product vouchers

· (1) Food Network tote bag

· (1) Cuisinart Crock 7-Piece Tools Set

· (1) $25 Athleta Gift Card

o Value: $95.00

follow @TysonTweets for all details about the party

Twitter Party With Us & @SunstarGum! GUM® Turn Over A New Smile 1/13 7 PM EST #NewSmile

January 8, 2014 by Momstart 4 Comments

(Compensated Post)

It’s a new year and time for a new you. You have the chance to start anew with new habits and hopefully they will be healthier habits. I’m working on eating healthier, drinking half my body weight in water every day and exercising. Now these are normal things that people try to change when it comes to the new year, however, have you ever thought about your smile and encouraging yourself to improve that wonderful smile?

With my braces, I have to brush and floss after every meal, which isn’t a bad habit. I’ve also got the children brushing before school and before bedtime so our house is doing pretty well. It’s just we need to actually get them to stop getting toothpaste all over the counters when they brush, anyone have any ideas on that???

I’m working with Sunstar Gum and we’re having a twitter party next week. I’m telling you now so you can save the date to Turn Over a New Smile.

Turn Over A New Smile

Every New Year offers a chance to break bad habits and be healthier. Join us to discuss how you and your family can turn over a new smile and making healthier choices. Topics will include oral care, healthy foods and committing to positive changes.

Be Sure to follow Sunstar Gum on Facebook.

Follow @SunstarGum & @MomStart on twitter

And visit http://www.gumbrand.com/ for more product information.

Join us January 13th from 7:00 – 8:00 PM EST

And of course there will be prizes!

4 prize packs ($75 estimated value)
- $50 American Express gift card
- Sunstar GUM^® products:
  - 1 GUM^® Crayola™ Squeeze-A-Color™ Toothpaste
  - 2 GUM^® Classic Flossers
  - 1 GUM® Soft-Picks®
  - 1 GUM^® Dual Action Tongue Cleaner
  - 1 GUM^® Technique Adult Toothbrush

1 grand prize ($150 estimated value):
- $100 American Express gift card
- Sunstar GUM^® products:
  - 2 GUM^® Crayola™ Squeeze-A-Color™ Toothpaste
  - 2 GUM^® Classic Flossers
  - 1 GUM® Soft-Picks®
  - 1 GUM^® Dual Action Tongue Cleaner
  - 2 GUM^® Technique Adult Toothbrush

Come Join Us! RSVP &

Tweet: Twitter Party With @MomStart & @SunstarGum! GUM® Turn Over A New Smile 1/13 7 PM EST #NewSmile http://bit.ly/1fegxe4

Produce For Kids Community Forum, Recipes & Twitter Party 9 PM EST 10/22

October 21, 2013 by Momstart Leave a Comment

I’m working (compensated and opinions are my own) with Produce for Kids and helping with their virtual launch party starting today and officially kicking off with the twitter party at 9PM EST 10/22. Produce for Kids is an organization that provides tools and resources for busy parents like you and me looking to embrace a healthy lifestyle and incorporate more fresh fruits and vegetables into their families’ daily diets. It’s really important to me to find a way to get my kids eating healthy. When we make lunches for them to take to school they have to pick out at least one healthy snack and I make them a sandwich. They’ve gotten really good at picking out healthy things to eat and we do a lot of talking about what’s healthy. Another thing I’ve been working on is cooking healthy, and to do that I do a lot of recipe hunting. Produce for kids has great recipes and snack ideas like these Apple Pear Gondolas. How fun is this:

And there’s a blog: Parents on Produce® Blog: Known as “Real Advice for Parents by Parents,” Parents on Produce (P.O.P) is a blog where parents can find simple tips from PFK P.O.P. Board Members to make healthy eating stress-free and fun, and take the guesswork out of ways to prepare healthy meals that kids will actually eat and love. Parents are encouraged to comment on blog articles and share them through social media outlets to keep the healthy eating conversation going.

It’s really nice for parents to have a place to go for ideas on how to get little eaters eating healthy foods. Kids are picky and it’s a tough battle and for those that fight it every night I know ideas get tough and patience wears thin. So if you’re in the mood for some fresh ideas come join us for the #ProduceForKids twitter party tomorrow October 22nd at 9PM EST. I’ll be there along with a lot of nutrition experts.

The Experts joining us are:

Produce for Kids’ Parents on Produce members

· Brenda Thompson, Meal Planning Expert and blogger of http://www.mealplanningmagic.com/

· Aleksandra Nearing, Time Management Guru and blogger of http://www.busyworkingmama.com/

· Estela Schnelle, Official Produce for Kids Dietitian and blogger of http://weeklybite.com/

· Chef Marshall O’Brien, Official Produce for Kids Chef

· Stephen Ames, Blogger of http://www.spatuladad.com/

· Dr. Stephanie Smith, Psychologist

And me. LOL, I’m not an expert I’m just joining for fun. Keep up with Produce for kids on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/produceforkids, and on pinterest http://www.pinterest.com/produceforkids/, and on twitter https://twitter.com/produceforkids and use the hashtag #ProduceforKids.

I hope to Tweet You there! If you miss the twitter party but still want to ask questions just be sure and visit the forum.

Produce for Kids Forum: Have questions for the Produce for Kids experts? Want to talk with peers about getting the kiddies to eat healthy, trade exercise ideas and cooking tips, or chat about the joys of motherhood? The Produce for Kids Forum provides a place to ask questions, chat and learn from others. Current conversations include healthy back-to-school snacks and produce tips. The team at Produce for Kids will be randomly selecting forum participants to receive $25 gift card giveaways during the virtual launch.

Let’s Talk California Vacation Twitter Party #TMOM #VisitCA

July 17, 2013 by Momstart 1 Comment

I’m all about parties and vacations and my family loves to go to California. We love to take road trips to San Francisco and then on to LA. We’ve even driven down the scenic Highway 101 where it takes you through the redwood forest. The Redwood National Forests protect almost half of the remaining old growth, coastal redwood forests in the world, and is home to one of the tallest trees on Earth. Experiencing the nine stops of the Avenue of the Giants is a must. I wish my photos weren’t in storage because I would bore you with the tons and tons of photos I have.

And because of my blog, I actually feel like LA is my second home. So let’s talk California.

Twitter party from 9-10 pm EST Monday, July 22, 201

Who to Follow: @travelingmoms @kimorlando @cindyrichards @debmomof3 @ramblingstump @alittlebiteof @barblikos @maryheston @momstart @momfluential @mimitravelz

Hashtag to Use #TMOM #VisitCA

Prizes:

Grand prize: $200 Visa Giftcard

3 California swag bags

To be eligible, you must:

1. RSVP by leaving your Twitter handle in the Rafflecopter widget below – NOT in the comments. (If you aren’t on Twitter, it’s easy—and free—to sign up. Go to www.twitter.com to see how)

2. Have at least one tweet on the party from 9-10 pm EDT on July 22.

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