Help Your Kids Learn & Love STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
February 25, 2010 by Jyl Johnson Pattee · 9 Comments
Helping your kids learn and love STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering, and math) often feels like a chore. And for some, it can seem overwhelming, especially if you didn’t do so well in those subjects when you were younger.
But today, the educational landscape has changed. STEM is taught in a much more hands-on, interactive way. As a parent, taking advantage of opportunities to help your child learn and love these subjects can be as simple as visiting a local children’s museum, taking your kids rock climbing, or talking about gravity when a spill occurs instead of hurrying to wipe it up.
Want to learn more tips for helping your kids get excited about STEM, then join the #gno gang along with PBS Kids this Tuesday, March 2 from 9-11 ET (8 CT, 7 MT, and 6 PT)!
What: Girls’ Night Out (#gno) Twitter party (Click here to learn about #gno!)- When: Tuesday, March 2, 9-11 p.m. EST (8CT, 7 MT, & 6 PT)
- Where: Click here to party with us on our very own Custom Tweetgrid! (Use hashtags #gno and #pbskids.)
- Topic: Helping Kids Learn and Love STEM
- Who: @hensoncompany @geekmommy @mommyniri @moneywisemoms @mrsmoNJ @pbsparents @simchabe @techmama @techsavvymama @thinkmaya @WGBH_Kids @WGBH_STEM @whymommy
- Party Favors: Click here to enter for a chance to win this week’s giveaway. Deadline: 3/3
- 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.
Note: Mom It Forward accepts paid sponsorships for most #gno Twitter parties. During the parties, brand sponsors provide tips, techniques, expert advice, and information on party topics. Mom It Forward is grateful for the giveaway prizes, coupons, and discounts that sponsors also provide to the Mom It Forward community in conjunction with #gno Twitter parties.
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Giveaway! CoverGirl Smoky Eyes Makeup Prize Pack
February 18, 2010 by Jyl Johnson Pattee · 559 Comments
Have you seen the Smoky Eye makeup look recently? Dying to own it? With CoverGirl’s help, now you can!
Prizes
Three winners will receive a CoverGirl prize pack, valued at $100, including each of the following:
- Smoky Eye kits (3)
- Make-up Bag
- EyeShadow kits (6)
- Perfect Point Liners (3)
- Pencil Sharpener
- Lash Curler
- Pack of EyeShadow applicators (3)
- Clean Make-up Remover
- Shadow Blast Duos (3)
- Lash Blast Length Mascara
Entry Requirements
Please do the following two things to enter for a chance to win and leave a separate comment for each:
- Visit http://smokyeyelook.com, check out the various looks, and leave a comment here, sharing what look you’d most like to try.
XXXX - Post these messages on Twitter and leave comments here with a link to your tweets:
GIVEAWAY! Enter 2 win CoverGirl #smokyeyes prize pack (3 winners/ARV $100 each) http://bit.ly/akfG8l #gno PLS RT
XXXXWant the #smokyeye look? Need tips? Visit #CoverGirl’s site to learn more: http://smokyeyelook.com PLS RT
Extra Entries
The following three entries are completely optional and will earn you one extra entry each. Leave a separate comment on this post for each completed optional entry.
- Follow @momitforward on Twitter.
- Become a Friend of Mom It Forward’s Google Friend Connect (see box in right sidebar).
- Subscribe to the Mom It Forward RSS feed (click on orange heart at the top of the right sidebar).
Terms and Conditions
No purchase necessary to enter. Giveaway ends at midnight ET Wednesday, February 24, 2010. No more than one entry per person via each of the methods listed in the Giveaway details. The odds of winning a Giveaway depend on the number of entries. Winners will be selected randomly by Mom It Forward. All decisions of Mom It Forward are final. Employees of Mom It Forward and the Giveaway sponsor are not eligible to participate. All entries received after the Giveaway closing date and time will not be considered. Entries that do not follow all of the entry requirements will not be considered. Winners will be notified via email and will have 24 hours to confirm receipt of the e-mail. If the winner does not reply within 24 hours, another winner will be selected. Open to participants who are residents of the US 18 years and older. Void in Maine. Void where prohibited. Taxes on Giveaways are solely the responsibility of the winner. Winner agrees to permit Mom It Forward and the Giveaway Sponsor to use her or his name, voice, photo, or likeness for reasonable promotional and marketing purposes for up to 90 days after the end of the Giveaway. Mom It Forward and Sponsor are not liable for late or misdirected entries, entry errors, or transmission problems. Mom It Forward reserves the right to terminate the Giveaway in the event of technical problems, or to correct typographical or technical errors, or to amend these rules. All participants should review the Mom It Forward disclosure and privacy policies. By entering, participants agree to release and hold harmless Mom It Forward, Sponsor, and their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, employees, and agents from any and all liability or any injuries, loss, or damage of any kind arising from or in connection with a Giveaway. Mom It Forward will provide the name of the winner for any Giveaway, upon request, for 90 days after that Giveaway’s entry period ends. Unless otherwise provided by the Sponsor, no substitution, transfer, or assignment of prizes is permitted. Non-winning entries from one Giveaway are not carried forward to future Giveaways.
Learn Smoky Eye Tips From CoverGirl at Tuesday’s #gno Twitter Party
February 17, 2010 by Jyl Johnson Pattee · 20 Comments
The Smoky Eye is back! If you like make-up and want to achieve a glamorous (yet easy and affordable) look, join the #gno gang and CoverGirl this Tuesday, February 23 from 9-11 ET (8 CT, 7 MT, and 6 PT)! Party with us and learn real-time tips from expert fashionistas!
- What: Girls’ Night Out (#gno) Twitter party (Click here to learn about #gno!)
- When: Tuesday, February 23, 9-11 p.m. EST (8CT, 7 MT, & 6 PT)
- Where: Click here to party with us on our very own Custom Tweetgrid! (Use hashtags #gno and #smokyeyes.)
- Topic: Smoky Eye Tips From CoverGirl
- Who: @alywalansky @CoverGirlErin @erikalehmann @momtrends @PaytonVail @petit_elefant @stylemom
- Party Favors: Click here to enter for a chance to win this week’s giveaway. Deadline: 2/24
- 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.
Note: Mom It Forward accepts paid sponsorships for most #gno Twitter parties. During the parties, brand sponsors provide tips, techniques, expert advice, and information on party topics. Mom It Forward is grateful for the giveaway prizes, coupons, and discounts that sponsors also provide to the Mom It Forward community in conjunction with #gno Twitter parties.
Get Tips for Cooking With Chocolate at Tuesday’s #gno Twitter Party
February 10, 2010 by Jyl Johnson Pattee · 7 Comments
Chocolate. One word that elicits so many emotions. It’s soothing. It’s addictive. Above all, it’s yummilicious! Now couple cooking with chocolate and tell me if you don’t start feeling immediate mouth-watering anticipation and excitement. You could have been full one second ago, but now you’re starving for that sweet treat.
Can you relate? If so, you’re in good company. Or, you will be when you join the #gno gang and Scharffen Berger, maker of America’s finest dark chocolate, this Tuesday, February 16 from 9-11 ET (8 CT, 7 MT, and 6 PT) as we share our passion and tips for cooking with chocolate! Click here to party with us on our custom Tweetgrid.
- What: Girls’ Night Out (#gno) Twitter party (Click here to learn about #gno!)
- When: Tuesday, February 16, 9-11 p.m. EST (8CT, 7 MT, & 6 PT)
- Where: Party with us here on our very own Custom Tweetgrid! (Use hashtags #gno and #sbchocolate.)
- Topic: Cooking with chocolate with Scharffen Berger
- Who: @ahhnalin @bakingaddiction @bkajino @carrotsncake @cupcakeproject @janemaynard @katefarber @sav0rthethyme @sweettoothfairy
- Party Favors: Click here to enter for a chance to win this week’s giveaway. Deadline: 2/17
- 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.
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Note: Mom It Forward accepts paid sponsorships for most #gno Twitter parties. During the parties, brand sponsors provide tips, techniques, expert advice, and information on party topics. Mom It Forward is grateful for the giveaway prizes, coupons, and discounts that sponsors also provide to the Mom It Forward community in conjunction with #gno Twitter parties.
Join #gno Tuesday on Twitter for Delicious Breakfast Tips
February 4, 2010 by Jyl Johnson Pattee · 12 Comments
Are you the type that makes breakfast from scratch every day or relies on a quick and easy fix as you’re rushing to your home office, to tend to your kids’ needs, or as you head out the door? Have any special breakfast plans for Valentine’s Day? Is this making you hungry for some yummy conversation?
Then click here to join the #gno gang and Kraft this Tuesday, February 9 from 9-11 ET (8 CT, 7 MT, and 6 PT) as we share tips on the most important meal of the day—breakfast!
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- What: Girls’ Night Out (#gno) Twitter party (Click here to learn about #gno!)
- When: Tuesday, February 9, 9-11 p.m. EST (8CT, 7 MT, & 6 PT)
- Where: Party with us here on our very own Custom Tweetgrid! (Use hashtags #gno and #bagelfuls.)
- Topic: Breaking Up Your Breakfast Routine With Kraft Bagel-fuls
- Who: @ashleyspohn @cookingwcaitlin @dineanddish @goodlifeeats @fujimama @makeandtakes @mommyskitchen @southernplate @sthrnfairytale @tokissthecook
- Party Favors: Click here to enter for a chance to win this week’s giveaway. Deadline: 2/10
- 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.
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Note: Mom It Forward accepts paid sponsorships for most #gno Twitter parties. During the parties, brand sponsors provide tips, techniques, expert advice, and information on party topics. Mom It Forward is grateful for the giveaway prizes, coupons, and discounts that sponsors also provide to the Mom It Forward community in conjunction with #gno Twitter parties.
Share Tips for Making New Years Resolutions Stick in 2010
January 3, 2010 by Jyl Johnson Pattee · 76 Comments
This Tuesday marks the first #gno of the year and what is more appropriate to talk about than New Year’s Resolutions?
Goal setting is always a fun topic of conversation, but it’s putting your goals into action and turning them into a reality that is the difficult part, don’t you agree? So, hang out with the #gno crowd on Twitter this Tuesday and share tips for making your New Year’s Resolutions stick.
Check out this week’s giveaway here and enter to win a $100 Barnes & Noble gift card, a $100 Lucy.com gift card, a lifetime subscription to Mindbloom, and an Body + Soul magazine subscription.
- What: Girls’ Night Out (#gno) Twitter party (Click here to learn about #gno!)
- When: Tuesday, January 5, 9-11 p.m. EST (8CT, 7 MT, & 6 PT)
- Where: Party with us here on our custom Tweetgrid. (Use hashtags #gno and #mindbloom.)
- Topic: New Year’s Resolutions and Goal Setting
- Who: @conniefoggles @ericamueller @jennyonthespot @mamikaze @mindbloom @mindbloomsusan @mommyniri @mrsflinger @organizersandy @superdumb @tipjunkie
- Party Favors: Click here to enter for a chance to win this week’s giveaway from Mindbloom. Deadline: Wednesday, January 6 at midnight PT.
- RSVP: Please leave your Twitter ID in the comments to follow and be followed (on Twitter, of course!) by other #gno gals. The best format is as follows: http://twitter.com/jylmomIF.
2009 Recap on Tonight’s #gno Twitter Party!
December 29, 2009 by Jyl Johnson Pattee · 16 Comments
Can you believe 2010 is only 2 days away! Let’s give 2009 an amazing goodbye by sharing the #bestof2009 during tonight’s last #gno Twitter party of the year from 9-11 ET (8 CT, 7 MT, 6 PT)! Click here to party with us!
And, don’t forget to click here to enter this week’s giveaway for a $250 Visa cash card. Deadline: Thursday, January 31 at midnight PT.
- What: Girls’ Night Out (#gno) Twitter party (Click here to learn about #gno!)
- When: Tuesday, December 29, 9-11 p.m. EST (8CT, 7 MT, & 6 PT)
- Where: Party with us here on our custom Tweetgrid. (Use hashtags #gno and #bestof2009.)
- Topic: Best of 2009
- Party Favors: Click here to enter for a chance to win this week’s giveaway from State Farm. Deadline: Thursday, December 31 at midnight PT.
- RSVP: Please leave your Twitter ID in the comments to follow and be followed (on Twitter, of course!) by other #gno gals. The best format is as follows: http://twitter.com/jylmomIF.
50 Million Pound Challenge Promotes Healthy Living
December 21, 2009 by Jyl Johnson Pattee · 12 Comments
With 2010 right around the corner and with being overweight topping the list of health issues facing Americans, many are thinking of ways to adopt healthy living habits for the new year.
Dr. Ian K. Smith, M.D. created the 50 Million Pound Challenge (50millionpounds.com) to help people:
- Shed those excess pounds, achieve healthier weights, and reduce our risk for life-threatening diseases.
- Unite as a community and pool our strength and resources to overcome the health problems that afflict us.
- Learn more about our bodies and what we can do to live healthier, longer lives.
- Teach our youth the importance of making healthy lifestyle decisions that will benefit them for years to come.
Join State Farm, sponsor of the 50 Million Pound Challenge, and other healthy living enthusiasts as we discuss diet, exercise, and how-tos for healthy living here this Tuesday, December 22 from 9-11 ET (8 CT, 7 MT, 6 PT) on Twitter. (See details in the list below.)
And, don’t forget to click here to enter this week’s giveaway for a $250 Visa cash card.
- What: State Farm is sponsoring this week’s #gno Twitter party (Click here to learn about #gno!)
- When: Tuesday, December 22, 9-11 p.m. EST (8CT, 7 MT, & 6 PT)
- Where: Party with us here on our custom Tweetgrid. (Use hashtags #gno and #50MPC.)
- Topic: Healthy Living and the 50 Million Pound Challenge
- Who: @bookieboo @jaybashinc @mandyhjellming @markting4mom @ronisweigh @skinnyjeans @stephanies
- Party Favors: Click here to enter for a chance to win this week’s giveaway from State Farm. Deadline: Thursday, December 31 at midnight PT.
- RSVP: Please leave your Twitter ID in the comments to follow and be followed (on Twitter, of course!) by other #gno gals. The best format is as follows: http://twitter.com/jylmomIF.
Chat With Ann Taylor About Style & Success Tuesday During #gno on Twitter
November 19, 2009 by Jyl Johnson Pattee · 45 Comments
Do you believe that style plays a part in success—that first impressions can lead to great opportunities? What does your personal style say about you and how has it helped shape your success? Who are some successful women that inspire you?
Join Ann Taylor’s style director and other twittering fashionistas this Tuesday, November 24 to discuss the answer to these and more questions at a fun chat regarding style and success! Party details included in the bullet list below.
And don’t forget to enter this week’s giveaway. Click here for a chance to win more than $300 in fashionable prizes!
- What: Ann Taylor is sponsoring this week’s #gno Twitter party (Click here to learn about #gno!)
- When: Tuesday, November 24, 9-11 p.m. EST (8CT, 7 MT, & 6 PT)
- Where: Click here to party with us on our custom Tweetgrid. (Use hashtags #gno and #anntaylor.)
- Topic: Style and success
- Who: @anntaylorstyle @charissacowart @fashiongrail @kadiprescott @katjapresnal @kristinfromAT @momtrends @petit_elefant @stylemom @westernglamour
- Party Favors: Click here to enter for a chance to win fashionable giveaways from Ann Taylor.
- RSVP: Please leave your Twitter ID in the comments to follow and be followed (on Twitter, of course!) by other #gno gals. The best format is as follows: http://twitter.com/jylmomIF.
GIVEAWAY! Win a PBS KIDS Gift Pack Perfect for Holiday Gift Giving!
November 13, 2009 by Jyl Johnson Pattee · 346 Comments
With the holidays right around the corner and with names like Electric Company, Curious George, and Sesame Street, the PBS KIDS gift pack would arrive right in time and be the perfect present for the kids in your life this holiday season.
Prize
Three lucky winners will receive the following prizes in this PBS KIDS gift pack (retail value $100 each):
- Electric Company Backpack on wheels
- PBS Kids baseball hat
- Curious George plush
- PBS Kids T-shirt
- Steve Songs CD
- Music from Dinosaur Train
- Sesame Street Playground (Songs and videos from Around the World)
- Martha Speaks book
- Super Why book
- PBS Kids Color Foil book
- Super Why Hidden Word Puzzle
- PBS Kids USB port
- Sid The Science Kid Toy Microphone
- PBS Parents photo envelop
Entry Requirements
To enter for a chance to win, you are required to do the following three things. Make sure to leave a comment here linking to each one:
- Check out the http://pbskidsgo.org/lunchlab site and leave a comment here about your or your child’s favorite part of the site.
- Comment on the PBS Kids Healthy Eating for the Holidays Whrrl story and leave a comment here, letting us know you did so.
- Retweet and/or post the following two messages on Facebook and Twitter and comment here, linking to your update/post:
GIVEAWAY! Enter 4 chance 2 win $100 gift pack from #pbskids (3 Winners!). http://bit.ly/3PlZta PLS RT
Visit http://pbskidsgo.org/lunchlab 4 gr8 healthy eating/cooking w/kids tips just in time 4 holiday cooking/baking! #pbskids PLS RT
Extra Entries
You can earn up to two extra entries this week. Leave a comment for each one on this post!
- Follow @pbsparents on Twitter.
- Become a fan of the PBS Kids Facebook page.
The Fine Print
No purchase necessary to enter. Winners will be selected randomly through http://random.org. PBS and Mom It Forward employees are ineligible to participate. All entries received after Wednesday, November 18 at midnight PT will not be considered. Entries that do not follow all of the entry requirements will not be considered. Winners will be notified and will have 24 hours to confirm receipt of the e-mail. If they do not reply within 24 hours, another winner will be selected. Open to participants in the US and Canada 18 years and older. One entry per person.
