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Party With Mom It Forward’s #GNO This Week at BlogHer!

Jyl Johnson Pattee — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:53:47 +0000

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!

Jyl Johnson Pattee — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 08:08:26 +0000

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!

Jyl Johnson Pattee — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 07:23:48 +0000

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!

Jyl Johnson Pattee — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 16:59:30 +0000

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).