Join Me for the Juicy Juice #UltimatePlaydate Twitter Party plus $550 in Prizes on Thursday (5/29) at 11am EST! #shop #cbias

Do you love a good Twitter Party? You know I do and I’m excited to co-host a party about creating playdates that combine learning and fun! On Thursday, May 29th, at 11:00am EST, please join us for the #UltimatePlaydate Twitter Party, where we’ll be discussing how playdates can be opportunities to develop motor and social skills while encouraging independence, AND of course, giving you a chance to win prizes!

As someone who has enjoyed sharing fun learning activities with her readers, it's no secret how much I love watching my children experience learning through creative and imaginative play.  Our 7 year old twins' idea of the ideal playdate would be berry-flavored Juicy Juice Fun Size juice boxes served with string cheese for a snack plus an assortment of Crayola markers and an endless supply of drawing paper.  Throw in a roll of tape and watch where their imaginations take them!  What do you do to spark your children's imaginations?  Join me at the #UltimatePlaydate Twitter Party and tell me all about it!

Specially marked packages of Juicy Juice products from April through September will deliver up to $3 off coupons savings on Crayola products such as Color Wonder and My First Crayola. There will also be $1 off Juicy Juice Instant Redeemable Coupons applied to special Crayola Color Wonder and My First Crayola products.


Join me and RSVP for the #UltimatePlaydate on SoFabChats!


DATE: Thursday, May 29th, 2014

TIME: 11:00am - 12:00pm ET

PRIZES: 5 – $100 Walmart Gift Cards

EARLY BIRD PRIZE: 1 – $50 Walmart Gift Card

HOSTS: @KellysLuckyYou, @LaughWithUsBlog, @_Karen, @FrugalGreenMama, @JManMillerBug

RULES: #UltimatePlaydate Twitter Party Official Rules

RSVP & PARTY GRID: #UltimatePlaydate Twitter Party Page


TWEET TO SHARE:

RSVP for #UltimatePlaydate Twitter Party 5/29 11am ET. Prizes! Rules http://t.co/L9jcmTeMgK #shop pic.twitter.com/G9wMC4mk0r
— Karen Coutu (@_Karen) May 20, 2014

How To Participate In A Twitter Party on SoFabChats!

TIP: How to join a Twitter Party – sign in! Before party starts, click on the green “Sign In On Twitter” bar at the top of the page!

TIP: Who to follow at a Twitter Party? Follow the Party Team by clicking on the Twitter handle links on the RSVP page!

TIP: Want to win Twitter Party prizes? RSVP by clicking on RSVP button before you join the party, follow everyone on the Party Team, and tweet with the party hashtag during the party to be eligible!

TIP: How to win the Early Bird prize? Watch for chance to share a tweet when you RSVP for chance to win!

TIP: Special deals and brand coupons? Keep that options checked when you RSVP for the party!

TIP: New to Twitter parties? Watch your column and Party Team tweet columns – they are slower paced and easier to follow!

TIP: Where to find Twitter Parties? Check out the SoFabChats Twitter Party Calendar to find more fun parties to attend!

Find more helpful Twitter Party Tips on SoFabChats!

Join Me for the Hillshire #StartYourGrill Twitter Party + $550 in Prizes on Weds (4/30) at 3pm EST! #shop #cbias

Now that it finally feels like spring and summer, we can finally start grilling! American Craft Sausage from Hillshire has some awesome new flavors that you have to try while you are tailgating at the ballpark or grilling out in your backyard. These links are handcrafted and smoked in small batches using a natural hardwood blend for premium flavor and quality. They start with the best cuts of 100% pork and contain no MSG. This American Craft process ensures that all you taste is exceptional sausage. The must-grill flavors include: Jalapeno & Cheddar, Garlic & Onion, and Smoky Bourbon.

The Jalapeno & Cheddar sausage would go perfect with a toasted brioche (egg) roll with a side of Tex Mex Red Cabbage Slaw, while the Garlic & Onion sausage on a toasted seed roll with thick cut pub fries would be excellent or try the Smoky Bourbon sausage on a toasted hoagie roll with thick cut sweet potato chips would be divine. Are you hungry yet? If so, you can go check out a demo at one of your local Walmart store! There is nothing better than trying a product first and realizing you love all of the flavors!

Here in Massachusetts, the spring weather is just getting started.  We look forward to grilling more this spring and summer, and Hillshire American Craft Sausage links will make it so much easier!  Just grill them, serve them on a bun, and pair with your favorite sides, like potato, pasta, or chickpea salad.  Personally, I love my sausages topped with grilled onions and red peppers.  How do you like yours?


Join me at the #StartYourGrill Twitter Party on SoFabChats!

DATE: April 30, 2014

TIME: 3:00 PM ET

PRIZES: 5 – $100 Walmart Gift Cards

EARLY BIRD: 1 – $50 Walmart Gift Cards

RSVP: #StartYourGrill Party Page

LOCATION: SoFabChats Tweet Grid

HOST: @blm03

CO HOSTS: @WisconsinMommy, @_Karen, @MsMissy62

PARTY RULES: #StartYourGrill Official Party Rules


Tweet to Share:

Join #StartYourGrill Twitter Party 4/30 3pm ET. Grilling #Recipes! Prizes $550! RSVP/Rules http://t.co/LWOybOOcEw #shop
— Karen Coutu (@_Karen) April 25, 2014

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RSVP today and learn how you can enter to win our special Early Bird gift card prize!

Join Us for the #NaturalProbiotic Twitter Party plus $550 in Prizes! Tuesday (4/15) at 12pm EST #shop #cbias

Photo credit:  The Adventures of J-Man and Millerbug

Join us for the #NaturalProbiotic Twitter party, where we will be talking about taking fresh and healthy steps into spring! Some of those New Year’s health and wellness resolutions may have frozen with the winter. It’s time to thaw them out and renew a plan for balance in our health! We will be discussing the benefits of insync®, a natural probiotic that promotes digestive system balance. Bring your tips to the party!

My children managed to stay healthy all winter long.  As soon as spring arrived, they all came down with a stomach bug.  Our oldest son's digestive system still has not returned back to normal.  His stomach gets upset easily and he has yet to regain his regular appetite.  I can't help but wonder if a probiotic would help in his case?  I can't wait for the upcoming Twitter Party, so I can learn more from those of you who are more experienced with such dietary supplements!

Join us for the #NaturalProbiotic Twitter Party!

DATE: Tuesday, April 15th

TIME: 12-1 pm ET

PRIZES: 5 – $100 VISA Gift Cards

EARLY BIRD: 1 ­ $50 VISA Gift Card

RSVP: #NaturalProbiotic RSVP Page

LOCATION: SoFabChats Tweet Grid

HOST: @LaughWithUsBlog

CO HOSTS: @_Karen, @aboutamom, @FrugalGreenMama

PARTY RULES: #NaturalProbiotic Official Rules


TWEET TO SHARE:

RSVP for #NaturalProbiotic Twitter Party 4/15 12pm ET. Wellness tips! Prizes $550! Rules http://t.co/wZT6Gc2Coy #shop #cbias
— Karen Coutu (@_Karen) April 9, 2014

Love Twitter Parties? New to Twitter Parties and want to learn more?

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RSVP today and learn how you can enter to win our special Early Bird gift card prize!

Ad: Come Chat About Cooking Gluten-Free at the #CookItGF Twitter Party Weds (3/12) 12pm EST #cbias

Do you or one of your family members follow a gluten-free diet? If so, you know that it can be time consuming to cook everything from scratch to make sure it is gluten-free. Tyson® has a new product that will help speed up meal prep on busy days: Tyson® Gluten Free Fully Cooked Grilled & Ready® Chicken Breast Fillets. Join us for the #CookItGF Twitter Party and share your favorite gluten-free recipes and cooking tips. We will also be sharing information about the Tyson® cooking demos at Sam's Club on March 14 - 15, April 4 - 5, and May 8th.

I think it's safe to say that almost everyone knows at least once person who has switched to a gluten-free diet.  My in-laws did only a few years ago.  I did not realize how limited (and costly) the selection of gluten-free products were until I decided I wanted to put together a gift basket for them of snacks and convenient gluten-free foods.  I bow down to all the parents out there who need to face gluten-free cooking on a daily basis!


Join me at the #CookItGF Twitter Party on SoFabChats!

DATE: Wednesday, March 12th

TIME: 12 - 1 pm ET

PRIZES: 5 - $100 Sam's Club gift cards

EARLY BIRD: 1 - $50 Sam's Club gift card

RSVP: #CookItGF Party Page

LOCATION: SoFabChats Tweet Grid

HOST: @AleaMilham

CO HOSTS: @blueviolet, @_Karen, @aboutamom, @tsue1136

SPECIAL GUEST: @ClubTysonLive

PARTY RULES: #CookItGF Official Rules




TWEET TO SHARE:

#ad Are you going Gluten Free? #CookItGF Twitter Party 3/12 12pm ET. Prizes $550! RSVP/Rules http://t.co/RnklUY2VGG #cbias
— Karen Coutu (@_Karen) March 7, 2014

Love Twitter Parties? New to Twitter Parties and want to learn more?

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RSVP today and learn how you can enter to win our special Early Bird gift card prize!

Join Me for the #FamilyMobile #MaxYourTax Twitter Party plus $1200 in Prizes on Monday (3/10) at 8pm EST! #shop #cbias

Image Credit: ProfessorJosh.com

It’s tax season and that has a lot of us considering how to spend our refunds. Perhaps it’s time to tech yourself with a shiny new smartphone? Maybe it’s the perfect time to invest your refund into a new mobile plan with unlimited talk, text and data/web to save all year. Join us as we chat about the lowest priced unlimited plans and how you can save more monthly without getting locked into a contract. Which new smartphone would you “tech yourself” with from all those savings?

I've had the chance to try the Walmart #FamilyMobile plan for myself and I have two pieces of advice . . . First, don't let the concept of a cheap wireless plan fool you!  The top wireless phones are available with this plan, including the Samsung Galaxy S4 (not the Nokia phone pictured) being given away as the Grand Prize on Monday!  Second, take the time to find out how much money you can save on your monthly wireless bill to learn how you can #MaxYourTax refund and still treat yourself to a new phone.


Join Me at the #FamilyMobile #MaxYourTax Twitter Party on SoFabChats!

DATE: March 10, 2014

TIME: 8:00 – 9:00pm ET

PRIZES: 5 – $100 Walmart Gift Cards

GRAND PRIZE: Galaxy S4 Prize Pack (ARV $654)

EARLY BIRD: 1 – $50 Walmart Gift Card

RSVP: #FamilyMobile #MaxYourTax

LOCATION: SoFabChats Tweet Grid

HOST: @SweepTight

CO HOSTS: @dodomesticdad, @_Karen, @mausekindmom

PARTY RULES: #FamilyMobile #MaxYourTax Official Rules


Tweet to Share!

RSVP for #FamilyMobile #MaxYourTax Twitter Party 3/10 8pm ET. "Tech" yourself! BIG Prizes! Rules http://cbi.as/ejsx2 #shop

Love Twitter Parties? New to Twitter Parties and want to learn more?

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RSVP today and learn how you can enter to win our special Early Bird gift card prize!

Join Me for the Crayola #ColorfulCreations Twitter Party & $550 in Gift Cards - Weds (2/26) 2pm EST! #shop #cbias

When the winter weather keeps you and your children home and indoors, it’s time to pull out your colorful Crayola art supplies! With the wide variety of Crayola products, you can nurture your child’s creativity and have fun doing it! Something for all ages, Crayola can provide indoor fun on the snowiest and coldest of days. From basic ever-popular coloring, to drawing with washable markers on all different mediums, construction paper crafts and indoor chalkboard art can entertain for hours on end.

Here in Massachusetts, it has snowed 9 times over the past 16 days.  Even if the temperatures decide to stay above freezing, it would likely take until April for all the piles of snow to melt.  I know snow has affected so many parts of the country.  Luckily, we can help our children battle Spring fever with some cheerful Crayola colors!  If you need to replenish your stash of art supplies, you'll be happy to know that there's a Rollback on Crayola markers at Walmart.  They are currently only $.97 per box (Reg. $2.97).  At this price, you could donate a few boxes to your child's classroom too!  I bet they could use it after so many months of indoor recess.


Join me at the #ColorfulCreations Twitter Party on SoFabChats!

DATE: Wednesday, February 26th, 2014

TIME: 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET

PRIZES: 5 – $100 Walmart gift cards

EARLY BIRD: 1 – $50 Walmart gift card

RSVP: #ColorfulCreations Party Page

LOCATION: SoFabChats Tweet Grid

HOST: @KellysLuckyYou

CO HOSTS: @LaughWithUsBlog, @7onashoestring, @_Karen, and @JManMillerBug

SPECIAL GUEST: @Crayola

PARTY RULES: #ColorfulCreations Official Rules

TWEET TO SHARE!

Join #ColorfulCreations Twitter Party 2/26 2pm ET. Kid’s craft ideas! Prizes $550! Rules http://cbi.as/-su8q #shop #cbias

Love Twitter Parties? New to Twitter Parties and want to learn more?

Stay in the loop with the SoFabChats Twitter Party Schedule, RSVP for individual Twitter parties, find SoFabChats Twitter Party Tips and sign up for SoFabChats Twitter Party email alerts!


RSVP today (follow this link to the SoFabChats page) and learn how you can enter to win our special Early Bird gift card prize!

Join Me for the #HealthcareClinic Twitter Party & $550 in Prizes on Tuesday (2/18) at 1pm EST! #shop #cbias

Join the #HealthcareClinic Twitter Party!

Walgreens Healthcare Clinics provide convenient and personalized care for patients seeking relief from illness. The clinics offer a variety of sick visit services including treatment of strep throat, bronchitis, sinus, and ear infections. You can schedule appointments online for yourself or a family member to treat a current illness or for routine health screenings!

I am patiently waiting for at least one of our local Walgreens locations to open a Healthcare Clinic.  I cannot count how many trips to the emergency room we've taken simply because we needed to see a medical professional during off hours.  A Walgreens Healthcare Clinic would have taken care of everything from our minor cuts to our fevers and flu symptoms without the long wait in the ER.

Join me at the #HealthcareClinic Twitter Party on SoFabChats!

• DATE: Tuesday, February 18th
• TIME: 1-2pm ET
• PRIZES: 5 – $100 Walgreens gift cards
• EARLY BIRD: 1 – $50 Walgreens gift card
• RSVP: #HealthcareClinic Party Page
• LOCATION: SoFabChats Tweet Grid
• HOST: @formulamom
• CO HOSTS: @blueviolet, @MudpiesandTiara, & @_Karen
• PARTY RULES: #HealthcareClinic Official Rules

Tweet to Share!

Join #HealthcareClinic Twitter Party 2/18 1pm ET. Care made easy! Prizes $550! http://cbi.as/8007a #shop #cbias

Love Twitter Parties? New to Twitter Parties and want to learn more?

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RSVP today and learn how you can enter to win our special Early Bird gift card prize!

Join Me for the #AmericasTea Twitter Party & $500 in Prizes (January 21st at 1pm EST)! #shop #cbias

I hope everyone is having a wonderful year so far....I can't believe we are already half way through January! How are you doing on your New Year's resolutions? Getting healthy, losing weight, and cutting back on caffeine are all popular resolutions to make and including more Bigelow Tea in your day is a great way to get started. Whether it is a glass of refreshing homemade iced tea, a soothing herbal blend or an invigorating mug of green tea, picking up some Bigelow Tea on your next trip to Walmart will help you achieve your goals for a healthier you!

All 3G2S readers are cordially invited to join me at the #AmericasTea Twitter Party where we’ll discover together how easy it can be to incorporate tea into your daily routine for a healthier you in 2014 simply by replacing soda, juice and coffee with a mug of Bigelow tea!

Join me at the #AmericasTea Twitter Party on SoFabChats!

DATE: Tuesday, January 21st

TIME: 1-2pm ET

PRIZES: $500 in Walmart Gift Cards

RSVP: #AmericasTea Party Page

LOCATION: SoFabChats Tweet Grid

HOST: @turningclockbac

CO HOSTS: @ruralmoms, @blueviolet, and @_Karen

SPECIAL GUEST: @bigelowtea

PARTY RULES: #AmericasTea Official Rules

TWEET TO SHARE:

Let your friends know about this fun party by sending out a tweet . . . 

Join #AmericasTea Twitter Party 1/21 1pm ET. Make the switch! $500 in prizes! Rules http://t.co/ri2FKQNjGX #shop #cbias

Love Twitter Parties? New to Twitter Parties and want to learn more? 

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Come to the SwimWays #SwimSteps Twitter Party with Mario Vittone & a $200 Grand Prize (8/9 at 8pm EST)

You know I never participate in a Twitter party without inviting all my readers.  This one is taking place Thursday, August 9th at 8pm EST.  The Swim Steps Twitter Party is being hosted by SwimWays, a leader in the pool products industry and a huge advocate for water safety during and after swim training children.  Joining SwimWays for the Twitter party will be Mario Vittone, a Coast Guard expert on water safety, drowning, sea survival, and more.  I look forward to chatting about how Mario's training affects the lives of everyday people, such as this family . . .


You can also view the latest SwimWays Teach Me to Swim video here, which includes a cameo by Mario Vittone himself.  Below are the details of the Swim Steps Twitter Party and the Grand Prize worth approximately $200.  You can RSVP for the event by visiting SwimWays on Facebook and be sure to follow @SwimWays, @SwimWays_Expert, and the hashtag #SwimSteps in order to participate.  I would love it if you said "hi" to me (@_Karen) during the party to let me know that you came!

Hope to see you at the party!

This post was written as part of the SwimWays Swim Steps Ambassador Program.

Join Me for the "Pulled Pork Twitter Party" Thursday (7/19) at 7pm EST

Last month, I had the pleasure of co-hosting a Twitter party alongside The Motherhood and a great group of bloggers.  The hour just flew by and there were so many great prizes given away.  I am delighted to be invited back to co-host another Twitter party this week and I would like to invite all my readers to join me for a fun-filled hour of conversation about pulled pork, sharing recipes, and prizes of course!

What: I am co-hosting a Twitter party with the National Pork Board and The Motherhood! We’ll be talking about recipe ideas for pulled pork – a tasty and versatile summer staple for potlucks, picnics and group gatherings – and giving away great prizes.

When: Thursday, July 19, 7-8 p.m. ET

Where: The party will take place on Twitter, using the #PlatesofPork hashtag.

Who: The National Pork Board (@AllAboutPork) and The Motherhood (@theMotherhood) will be hosting. You must follow both Twitter handles to be eligible to win prizes.

Prizes: Five prize packs will be given away throughout the hour, based on responses to trivia questions. Each prize pack will contain a $20 Walmart gift card, slow cooker, cutting board, three-piece BBQ tool set and sauce bucket/brush. You can see the prizes and official rules here.

RSVP: Let us know if you’ll be there! Click this link and press the orange “count me in” button on the right-hand side.

Our Co-Hosts:
Amee, Madame Deals, @madamedeals
Brett, This Mama Loves Her Bargains, @brettbmartin
Carmen, Mom to the Screaming Masses, @mttsm
Christi, Frugal Novice, @FrugalNovice
Connie, Misc. Finds 4 U, @princesstimetoy
Diane, Suburbia Unwrapped, @SuburbiaU
Jenn, Sweet T Makes Three, @SweetTMakes3
Jennifer, Double Duty Mommy, @DoubleDutyMommy
Karen, 3 Garnets and 2 Sapphires, @_Karen
Meagan, Sunshine and Sippy Cups, @SunandSipCups
Roxanne, Children Teaching Mama, @ChildrenTeach
Sarah, Sarah's Cucina Bella, @SarahWCaron
Shannon, The Mommy-Files, @themommyfiles
Tésa, 2 Wired 2 Tired, @2Wired2Tired
Tiffany, Stuff Parents Need, @Tiffanyblogs

Hope to see you there!

This post was written as part of a paid campaign for The Motherhood.

You're Invited to the USFRA #FoodD Twitter Party! (Monday, June 18th at 2pm EST)

I am excited to announce that I have been invited back to co-host another USFRA Twitter party!  I hope you'll be able to join me on Monday, whether you are able to jump on a computer, phone, or tablet during your lunch break or you are able to spend a relaxing hour with us while enjoying the beginnings of school vacation with your children.

What: A Twitter party with the United States Farmers and Ranchers Alliance (USFRA) to discuss how pop culture affects people’s perception of food. The party will preview a series of panel discussions about the intersection of food and entertainment in society, which will be taking place on USFRA’s Food Dialogues website on June 20 and 21. For insights on this topic, we will be joined by real-life farmer/rancher Chris Chinn and other expert guests who will be participating in the panel discussions.

When: Monday, June 18, 2-3 p.m. ET

Where: We’ll be on Twitter – follow the #FoodD hashtag to track the conversation. You can see the details and RSVP via this Twtvite.

Hashtag: #FoodD

Prizes: USFRA will give away five total prizes – four Cuisinart sauce pans and one KitchenAid cookware set. Winners will be chosen randomly from among participants who respond correctly to trivia questions.

Hosts: @USFRA, @chrischinn, @theMotherhood

Other info: USFRA’s Facebook page and USFRA’s website, where panel discussions about food and pop culture will take place on June 20 and 21

Co-hosts:
Amy, @GrinCheek2Cheek
Amy, @teachmama
Angie, @MyFourMonkeys
Brittany, @BrittanyVandy
Felicia, @gograhamgo
Jenn, @JennFowler
Jennifer, @sweettmakes3
Julie, @JulieMPron
Karen, @_Karen
Katie, @OCMomActivities
Laura, @MyDFWMommy
Laurie, @clueless_mama
Lindsay, @Lindsay_Blogs
Lisa, @lisasamples
Liz, @blueviolet
Louise, @MomStart
Nichol, @KiddiesCorner
Robyn, @RobynsWorld
Sherry, @Babypop
Valerie, @valmg

Be sure to follow me and all our hosts and co-hosts so that you'll be sure not to miss a thing.  Hope to see you at the party!


This information was shared as part of a paid campaign for The Motherhood.

Join Me on 3/21 at 8pm EST for a #FoodD Twitter Party with the U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance!

I will be co-hosting a Twitter Party on Wednesday, March 21st at 8pm EST!  The topic will be how food is grown and raised in the U.S., responsible farming, and how we as parents and consumers can make healthier choices for our families.  The Twitter Party will last for one hour, during which you are welcome pose questions to the USFRA and to farmer/rancher Jeff Fowle.  Throughout the hour, there will be six cookware prizes awarded.

Party Details

When: Wednesday, March 21, 8 – 9 p.m. ET

Where: We’ll be on Twitter – follow the #FoodD hashtag to track the conversation.

Hashtag: #FoodD

Prizes: USFRA will give away six total prizes – five skillets (one every 10 minutes) and a grand prize (a set of pots and pans) at the end of the Twitter party. Winners will be chosen randomly from among participants who respond correctly to trivia questions.

Hosts: @USFRA, @JeffFowle, @mombloggersclub, @theMotherhood

Co-hosts:
Amy of Grinning Cheek to Cheek, @GrinCheek2Cheek
Angela of Untrained Housewife, @UntrainedHW
Anne of Upstate Ramblings, @lunaj1456
Becca of Mama B Blog, @mamabmy
Connie of Brain Foggles, @ConnieFoggles
Lisa of New York Chica, @NewYorkChica
Liz of A Nut in a Nutshell, @blueviolet
Jenn of Frugal Upstate, @JennFowler
Karen of 3 Garnets & 2 Sapphires, @_Karen
Stefany of To Be Thode, @ToBeThode

RSVP: http://twtvite.com/04qald

To learn more about the USFRA, visit the U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance on Facebook.


This post has been written as part of a paid campaign for The Motherhood.

SwimWays Swim Training Accessories

Depending on where you live, your children may have the opportunity to swim in a pool, ocean, or lake all year round.  Where I live, residents have been just opening their swimming pools the past two weeks or so.  We are looking forward to giving all 3 of our children some swim training this summer.

If you plan on teaching your children to swim or to improve their skills, you might like to know that SwimWays will be offering special sales for their Facebook fans and Twitter followers every weekend this July.  All you need to do to take advantage of these sales is to look for the announcements on Facebook and/or Twitter at 4pm EST each Friday to find out what products will be offered for a special promotional price.  Make sure you "Like" SwimWays on Facebook and follow SwimWays on Twitter.

Speaking of Twitter, the first ever SwimWays Twitter Party has been planned and you're invitied!

WHERE:  TweetGrid

DATE:  Thursday, July 14th

TIME:  9pm - 10pm EST

FOLLOW: #SwimSteps, @SwimWays, @SwimProfessor

PRIZES:  Lots of great SwimWays products will be given away at random.  One Grand Prize Winner will receive over $200 in  products.  Click the image below to read more about it.

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Thank you to SwimWays for providing a prize for our contest.

What you can win:
One lucky reader will receive a pair of Fishbites Soft Swimmies OR a Fishkicks Kickboard.

Limitations:
This giveaway is open to U.S. entries only. You do not need to be a blogger to enter, but you must have a valid email address and be age 18 years or older. If you enter anonymously and do not include a valid email address in your comment entries, I will not be able to notify you should you win this random drawing.

How to Gain Entries:

Leave a comment telling me who in your life will be learning to swim this summer. You MUST do this to be eligible to win this contest.

Extra Entries:

1)  For 5 extra entries, leave a relevant comment on one of my non-giveaway posts. Then leave FIVE separate comments with the name of the post on which you commented. You will earn 5 extra entries for each different non-contest post you comment on.


2)  For 5 extra entries, enter one of my other contests. Leave FIVE separate comments here telling me which contest you entered. You will earn 5 extra entries for each contest you enter.

3)  For 1 extra entry each, Friend me on Facebook and/or "Like" the 3 Garnets & 2 Sapphires Facebook page, then leave a separate comment here telling me so with the link to your Facebook profile.

4)  For 1 extra entry each, follow SwimWays on Twitter and/or "Like" SwimWays on Facebook. Then leave a separate comment for each with the link to your Twitter or Facebook profile.


5)  Follow me on Twitter. Then leave a separate comment with the link to your Twitter profile.

6)  Tweet about this giveaway linking back to this post AND using hashtag #SwimSteps. Then come back here and leave the link to your tweet in a separate comment. You may do this once per day until the end of the contest.

7)  Subscribe to this blog's feed. Or you can follow me through Blogger or subscribe via email (widget is on sidebar). Then leave a separate comment telling me you did so.

8)  Subscribe to A Blog of Goodies' feed (the sister site to 3 Garnets & 2 Sapphires). Then leave a separate comment telling me you did so.

(All entries will be verified prior to awarding this prize.)


Random Drawing:

This contest will be closed on Monday, July 18th, 2011 at 11:59pm EST. A random number drawing will be held shortly after. The winner will be announced here and will be contact via email or through their blog. If the winner does not respond within 48 hours, a new number will be drawn.

Good luck in the drawing!

Lands' End Way To Grow Contest & Twitter Party!

Lands' End is giving you a chance to beautify your school while helping the environment with their Way to Grow: Plant a Seed, Make a Difference initiative!

1) Win Funds for Your School by visiting the Lands' End Hub and entering your school to be one of fifteen to win $500 to $2500 towards a gardening project.

2) You're invited to a Lands' End Twitter Party!

Lands’ End “Way to Grow” Twitter Event
Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Time: 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. CST
Location: #landsend

Join the fun and follow:
@LEprMichele, @LEprMolly, @LEprLibby, @LandsEndChat, @SeedsOfChange1

Lands' End will be giving away lots of fun gardening-theme prizes during the party. Hope to see you there!

This post was written as part of the Lands' End Way to Grow blog promotion.

Lands’ End Harbour Island Sweepstakes and Twitter Event

Lot's of fun things happening at Lands' End to get you in the mood for warmer weather!

1) Win a trip to Harbour Island, Bahamas by visiting the Lands' End Hub for three ways to enter (play a game, vote, or take a quiz)! One grand prize winner will receive a trip to Harbour Island. 25 additional winners will each receive a $100 Lands' End gift card and a tote bag.

2) You're invited to a Lands' End Twitter Party!

Lands’ End Harbour Island Twitter Event
Date: Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Time: 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. CST
Location: #landsend

Join the fun and follow:
@LEprMichele, @LEprMolly, @LEprLibby, @VisitTheBahamas,
@iexplore and @iexplore_Amanda

This post was written as part of the Lands' End Harbour Island blog promotion.

Lands' End FeelGood Twitter Party

As part of the Lands' End FeelGood Campaign, Lands' End will donate one cone of FeelGood yarn to an organization called Warming Families for every FeelGood sweater sold. Warming Families volunteers will use the yarn to knit warmwear for homeless individuals and families. If just one cone of yarn is enough to make 28 warm hats, just think how many will be produced if you purchased a FeelGood sweater for everyone on your holiday shopping list this year.

You are cordially invited to attend the FeelGood Twitter Party!

DATE: Wednesday, September 16th

TIME: 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. CST

HASHTAG: #landsend

There will be 20+ giveaways during this event hosted by Lands' End and Vickie Howell, craft author and host of Knitty Gritty!

Lands' End Back-to-School Twitter Party (Aug. 20th)

Lands' End has teamed up with 5M4M to offer you a chance to win some great prizes for back-to-school! You are officially invited to join in on the fun . . .

Lands’ End Back-to-School Twitter Party

Date: Thursday, August 20th

Time: 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. CST

Location: #landsend

For more back-to-school fun, visit Lands' End Packland to design your fantasy backpack. There are many themes to choose from for both boys and girls and you can combine components from all the themes. My backpack has wings so I don't have to carry it, totes a picnic basket full of goodies, and offers the sweet sound of singing birds. What would yours be like?

Two Twitter Parties and You're Invited! (7/30 & 8/2)

There are two awesome Twitter parties taking place within a few days of each other! One is hosted by the Great American Bake Sale, who raises funds to feed hungry children in the United States. The second one will be hosted by Louise of Momstart on behalf of TJ Maxx and Marshalls to kick off the "Get Cool For School" Giveaway Event.






Here are the details:

Time: 9-11pm EST

Date: July 30th, 2009

Topics: All things foodie and food blogging

Prizes: Flip video cameras, 1800flowers GCs and more

Hashtag: #SOSFood

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Time: 7-9pm EST

Date: August 2nd, 2009

Topics: Back-to-School shopping and mom bloggers

Prizes: GCs to TJ Maxx & Marshalls (one of which is $250)

Hashtag: #MaxxMarshallsB2S