Party With Mom It Forward’s #GNO This Week at BlogHer!
July 21, 2009 by Jyl Johnson Pattee · Leave a Comment
For those of you who know me, you know when I say I am an extrovert it is no overstatement or exaggeration. People, parties, and more people energize me like nothing else can. So, while I am thrilled at the opportunity to learn from all of the amazing BlogHer key notes and break out sessions, I am looking forward in an even bigger way to spending more than 3 days re-energizing while meeting so many of you! I apologize in advance if I don’t recognize you at first glance. Your avatars are so teeny on Twitter! 
Almost as fun as attending parties is my love of planning them. So, what would BlogHer party central be for me without being on an organizing committee?
BowlHer ‘09
In partnership with Collective Bias and One2One Network, I am organizing a party that takes me back to summers in the 80s spent with my cousins watching Grease 2. Sing it with me: “Let’s Bowl! Let’s Bowl! Let’s Rock and Roll!” Come on, tell me you loved it too! And you guessed it, the great news is: You’re all invited!
Whether you’ll be in Chicago or not, you’re invited, because this party is the first-ever interactive BlogHer party. We’ll be partying live in Chicago, partying at locations from Connecticut to Seattle and several places in between. We’ll be streaming and on the radio. And, as if we’d forget, we’ll be tweeting all night long! Here’s where you can go to get all the latest details:
- Check out the BowlHer party details here: http://bowlher.com.
- Join the BowlHer Facebook Page: http://facebook.com/bowlher.
- Follow @BowlHer on Twitter here: http://twitter.com/bowlher.
- Stream live with us here: http://momtv.com/bowlher09.html.
- Listen on Blog Talk Radio here: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/BowlHer.
- RSVP for the Chicago party here: http://bowlher.eventbrite.com.
- RSVP for the Connecticut party here: http://bowlherct.eventbrite.com.
- RSVP for the Denver party here: http://bowlherdenver.eventbrite.com.
- RSVP for the Salt Lake City party here: http://bowlherslc.eventbrite.com.
- RSVP for the Seattle party here: http://blogherseattle.eventbrite.com.
- RSVP for the St. Louis party here: http://swirl.eventbrite.com.
Lifetime’s “Project Runway” Design Challenge
This event isn’t just about strikes and gutterballs; it’s also about showing off your fashion sense in Lifetime’s “Project Runway” design challenge. As you plan your wardrobe for Chicago, pack something that’s bowling-chic. Or put together an old-school glamorous look like the stars of yesteryear who bowled at Hollywood Star Lanes. Whichever style you choose, this is your chance to pose for the “paparazzi.”
The two who make it work the best can each win a fabulous trip to a private “Project Runway” Party in NYC this September.* See you on the red carpet at 7:30 at Lucky Strike Lanes located at 322 E. Illinois St. Chicago , IL 60611
*Open to attendees of the BowlHer! event at the Lucky Strikes Lane that arrive between 7:30 PM CST and 9:15 PM CST on July 25, 2009 and enter Lifetime’s “Project Runway” design challenge. For entry instructions and details, please see official rules at http://www.mylifetime.com/fun-games/sweeps/lifetimes-project-runway-design-challenge-contest.The Other Parties
If you haven’t already checked out the Kirtsy Alertsy to see all the other super soirees, click here for a one-stop shop for BlogHer party central. And, if you don’t want to siesta during an awesome fiesta, print this party planner and take it with you to BlogHer.
RSVP—Get Stylish With Us This Week at #GNO on Twitter!
July 19, 2009 by jyl johnson pattee · 44 Comments
Love to chat about all things fashion? Heading to BlogHer next week? Wondering what to pack? With all the parties going on, I know I have wondered more than once what makes the perfect fashion sense for the cocktail party that is followed by the bowling party that is followed by the cheeseburger party that is followed by the picture party and more.
Whether you’ll be going to BlogHer or not, Join #GNO this Tuesday where experts from Lifetime TV and Twitter fashionistas will share their best tips for style success and fashion faux pas in 140 characters or less.
- What: Girl’s Night Out (What’s GNO? Click to find out!)
- When: Tuesday, July 21, 9-11 p.m. EDT
- Where: Party with us on our very own Custom Tweetgrid! (Use hashtag #gno.)
- Topic: Fashion!
- Who: @audreymcclellan, @bowlher, @erikalehmann, @fashiongrail, @lifetimetv
- Party Favors: Remember to check out this week’s giveaway sponsored by Lifetime.
- RSVP: Enter your twitter URL/ID in the list below (e.g., http://twitter.com/jylmomIF).
Mr. Linky not showing up? Go ahead and leave your Twitter URL in the comments. This offers #gno gals the opportunity to follow and be followed all in one place!
Also, make sure to check out the details for the BlogHer party that is sure to be a ball: BowlHer ‘09!
Photo used with permission from my baby sis: Brooke Johnson. Isn’t she amazing?Mom It Forward & BowlHer ‘09 Present Lifetime’s Summer Giveaway Sweepstakes!
July 19, 2009 by jyl johnson pattee · 244 Comments
Lifetime is excited to help you have a stylin’ and rockin’ rest of your summer. Enter here for a chance to win a sleek purple Lifetime edition 8 GB iPod Nano with Lifetime Digital engraved on the back. See The Fine Print section below for official Lifetime’s Summer Giveaway Sweepstakes rules.
Entry Requirements
To enter, you are required to do two things:
- Leave a comment, including your e-mail address.
- Post these messages on Facebook and on Twitter:
Going 2 @BlogHer in Chicago? RSVP 4 @BowlHer ‘09 party—Sat 7/25, 8 pm @ http://bowlher.com. PLS RT
Enter to Win @lifetimetv’s Summer GIVEAWAY Sweepstakes @ http://bit.ly/LcXKd PLS RT
Extra Entries
Take advantage of all the many fun ways to earn extra entries this week. Leave an additional comment for each.
- Join the BowlHer ‘09 Facebook Fan Page!
- Subscribe to the Mom It Forward Newsletter.
- Join the Mom It Forward Friend Connect (in right sidebar).
- Join the Mom It Forward Flickr Group.
- Join the Mom It Forward Facebook Group!
- Click here to join the Mom It Forward Facebook Page. (This is different than the group!)
- Request an Invite to the Mom It Forward Linkedin Group.
- Take the Summer of Service Challenge this week and comment on that post.
The Fine Print
Photo used with permission from Flickr. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER. Void where prohibited. Lifetime’s Summer Giveaway is sponsored by Lifetime Entertainment Services. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. states & D.C. who are 18 or older. Sweepstakes begins 7/19/09 at 8:00 AM PST and ends 7/26/09 at 11:59:59 PM PST. All entries received after 7/26/09 at 11:59:59 PM PST will not be accepted. For full official rules and prize details, go to http://www.mylifetime.com/fun-games/sweeps/lifetimes-summer-giveaway-sweepstakes.RSVP—#GNO Shares Simple Summer Meal Ideas Tues on Twitter!
July 12, 2009 by jyl johnson pattee · 25 Comments
With everything going on during the summer months, sometimes it’s hard to put together quick, easy, and healthy meals in minutes. Join #GNO here this Tuesday where we can all share simple summer meal ideas!
- What: Girl’s Night Out (What’s GNO? Click here to find out!)
- When: Tuesday, July 14, 9-11 p.m. EDT
- Where: Party with us on our very own Custom Tweetgrid! (Use hashtag #gno.)
- Topic: Simple Summer Meals
- Who: @bowlher @citymama @mombloggersclub @erikalehmann @plussizemommy @rachelferrucci @scrappinmichele @thinkmaya
- Party Favors: Remember to check out this week’s giveaway sponsored by Campbell’s.
- RSVP: Enter your twitter URL/ID in the list below (e.g., http://twitter.com/jylmomIF).
BowlHer ‘09 Giveaway—Campbell’s Gift Basket & FLIP Camera
July 12, 2009 by Jyl Johnson Pattee · 351 Comments
Campbell’s is excited to reward one Mom It Forward community member with some fun products that make simple summer meals fun and easy.
The Prize
One lucky winner from this site will be selected to win a Campbell’s gift package, including the following:
- A FLIP camera
- Campbell’s Cooking Companion Cook Book
- Thermos
- Green Bean Casserole Dish
- Campbell’s Products
Entry Requirements
To enter to win, you are required to do the following three things:
- Leave a comment on this post, including your e-mail address.
- Join the BowlHer ‘09 Facebook Fan Page!
- Post one of these messages on your Facebook wall or on Twitter:
Going 2 @BlogHer in Chicago? RSVP 4 @BowlHer ‘09 party—Sat 7/25, 8 pm @ http://bowlher.com. PLS RT
GIVEAWAY! Win a Campbell’s gift basket, including FLIP camera http://bit.ly/IF6ov PLS RT
Leave an additional comment for each of these extra entries (for a total of five extra entries):
- Join the Mom It Forward Friend Connect (in right sidebar).
- Join the Mom It Forward Flickr Group.
- Join the Mom It Forward Facebook Group!
- Click here to join the Mom It Forward Facebook Page. (This is different than the group!)
- Take the Summer of Service Challenge this week and comment on that post.
The Fine Print
No purchase necessary to enter. Winners will be selected randomly through http://random.org. Collective Bias and Campbell’s employees and Mom It Forward employees are ineligible to participate. All entries received after Sunday, July 19 at midnight PDT will not be considered. Entries that do not follow all of the entry requirements will not be considered.
BlogHer Travel & Entry Giveaway!
May 12, 2009 by Jyl Johnson Pattee · Leave a Comment
BlogHer is putting the “social” in Social Media for its BlogHer ‘09 Conference this year in Chicago and Chevy is adding to the fun. Christie, Lorraine, and Denine from The Blog Rollers, in partnership with Chevy, are roadtripping it to BlogHer and they need a 4th Wheel. What does it mean to be the 4th wheel? Not only will you win entry to the sold-out conference, but you’ll get to enjoy the roadtrip there and back with three amazing women in Chevy-sponsored car. This is a trip of a lifetime!RSVP: Social Media Conferences—Sponsorships, Roommates, and Great Information!
May 12, 2009 by Jyl Johnson Pattee · 1 Comment
We’re going on a virtual carpool tonight with the amazing gals from The Blog Rollers—Christie and Lorraine. They are joining the #gno party this week to chit chat with us about social media conferences. We’ll be discussing preparing, getting sponsorships, and getting the most out of social media conferences! We’ll also take a trip down memory lane and discuss our best and worst experiences with roommates, parties, panel discussions, travel, food, photography, swag bag goodies, etc.
Join us here to chat about conferences you’ve been to, would like to attend, or have plans to go to.
- When: Tues., May 12 from 9 pm to 11 p.m. EDT (8 CDT, 7 CDT, and 6 PDT)
- What: Girl’s Night Out (What’s GNO? Click here to find out!)
- Topic: Social Media Conferences
- Where: Tweet Grid (use the #gno hashtag)
- Who: @theblogrollers, @askwifey, and @mybrownbaby
- RSVP: Use Mr. Linky below (enter the twitter URL and your twitter ID (e.g., http://twitter.com/jyl_momIF). If you would like to include your blog, please enter it next to your name. Make sure to include your twitter URL in the URL line. Please do not enter your blog URL there.
