Also, don’t forget to mark your calendar for Wednesday, February 8 and join us as we talk about Valentine’s Day exchanges!

Party Topic

Join Hershey’s Kisses and our panel of experts as we discuss Valentine’s Day exchanges. The party will be held on Wednesday, February 8 from 9-10 ET (8CT, 7MT, 6PT). Click here to see details about the giveaway and enter for a chance to win.

Party Details

• What: Girls’ Night Out (#gno) Twitter party (Click here to learn about #gno!)
• When: Wednesday, February 8 from 9-10 p.m. EST (8 CT, 7 MT, & 6 PT)
• Where: Party with us on our very own Custom Tweetgrid! (Use hashtags #gno and #HersheysKisses)
• Topic: Valentine’s Day Exchanges
• Who: Brand Panelist: @hersheyskisses @ahhnalin @sjflynn, Community Panelists: @7onashoestring @lacasadesweets @wholebagofchips @centraltexasmom @notasupermom @chef_bizarro @themommybunch @peekababy @mommayoung @huppiemama @aMusingFoodie @thechattymomma @SeeryusMama, Moderators: @jylmomIF @Dadventurous @troypattee @MomItForward
• Party Favors: Click here to enter the giveaway.
• RSVP: Use Mr. Linky below (enter the twitter URL and your twitter ID (e.g., http://twitter.com/jylmomIF).

RT @MomItForward Join @hersheyskisses #gno Twitter party 2/8 (9-10 ET) on Valentine’s Day Exchanges http://bit.ly/yLJZbB #HersheysKisses

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.

From baked goods to a variety of tasty chocolate treats, Hershey’s Kisses has you covered this Valentine’s Day! Mark your calendar for Wednesday, February 8 and be sure to chat with us about Valentine’s Day exchanges!

The Prizes

This week’s giveaway is all about Valentine’s Day exchanges. Five winners will receive a Hershey’s Kisses Valentine’s Day Prize Pack (ARV: $50.00 each).

Entry Requirements

For a chance to enter and win, please complete the following requirements and leave a separate comment for each on this post, including links to your original tweets.

1. Follow @hersheyskisses on Twitter.
2. Like the Hershey’s Kisses Facebook page.
3. Answer the following question in the comment section below: What is your favorite present to give on Valentine’s Day?
4. Tweet the following:

• RT @MomItForward Love chocolate? Enter our #WhosYourValentine photo contest 4 a chance 2 win a @HersheysKisses prize! http://bit.ly/zANXQ1

• RT @MomItForward GIVEAWAY! Enter 4 a chance 2 win a #HersheysKisses Valentine’s Day Prize Pack (5 Winners) http://bit.ly/z5cKiE #gno

Optional Entries

The following are extra entries that are completely optional and will earn you one extra entry for each completed item. Leave a separate comment on this post for each completed optional entry.

• Follow @momitforward on Twitter.
• Like Mom It Forward on Facebook: http://facebook.com/momitforward.

Terms and Conditions

Winners will be selected randomly through http://random.org. No purchase necessary to enter. Giveaway ends at 11:59 p.m. ET Thursday, February 9. See all terms and conditions here. This giveaway is available to U.S. residents only. 

Whether you enjoy it in a bowl with milk or use it to bake tasty treats, cereal has been a staple in kitchen cupboards across America. So many different varieties of cereal have been introduced throughout the years and can still be found on store shelves. These brands have been a part of our popular culture for decades!

In addition to conjuring fun childhood memories through the Retro program, Big G is also making it easy for families to get whole grain. Big G cereals, the ones with the white check, contain at least 9 grams of whole grain, with at least 48 grams of whole grain recommended daily. Cereal is already one of the healthiest breakfast choices you can make and the entire Big G cereal line is made with whole grain. What’s not to love?

On a side note, while Big G is celebrating the 80s, Atari will be celebrating its 40^th birthday this year. Can you believe it? What is your favorite Atari game of all time? Keep your answer a secret for now and be sure to share it with us on Tuesday, February 7 as we chat with Big G and Atari about retro memories!

Party Topic

Join Big G and Atari, as well as our panel of experts, as we share retro memories! The party will be held on Tuesday, February 7 from 9-11 ET (8CT, 7MT, 6PT). Click here to see details about the giveaway and enter for a chance to win.

Party Details

• What: Girls’ Night Out (#gno) Twitter party (Click here to learn about #gno!)
• When: Tuesday, February 7 from 9-11 p.m. EST (8 CT, 7 MT, & 6 PT)
• Where: Party with us on our very own Custom Tweetgrid! (Use hashtags #gno and #BigGandAtari)
• Topic: Retro Memories
• Who: Brand Panelist: @BigGRetro @atar, Community Panelists: @Living_LaLaLand @7onashoestring @MimiBakerMN @thecreatvprncss, Moderators: @jylmomIF @Dadventurous @troypattee @MomItForward
• Party Favors: Click here to enter the giveaway.
• RSVP: Use Mr. Linky below (enter the twitter URL and your twitter ID (e.g., http://twitter.com/jylmomIF).

RT @MomItForward Join the @BigGRetro and @atari #gno Twitter party 2/7 (9-11 ET) on retro memories http://bit.ly/ze2FrR #BigGandAtari PLS RT

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.

Big G is bringing nostalgia to the table this year with graphics from Atari classics like Asteroids, Centipede, and Missile Command featured on the back of each participating cereal. Navigate your way through breakfast with Big G cereals and the Asteroids maze, finding the clone, and testing your knowledge with Atari trivia.

Big G cereals participating in 80s-themed Retro Packaging at Target include: Cinnamon Toast Crunch® (17 oz.), Lucky Charms® (16 oz.), Honey Nut Cheerios® (17 oz.), Cheerios® (18 oz.) and Cocoa Puffs® (16.5 oz.). The limited-edition cereal boxes are available exclusively in Target stores nationwide. For a Target store near you, visit www.Target.com, and for more information on Big G cereals visit www.GrowUpStrong.com or www.WholeGrainNation.com.

The Prizes

This week’s giveaway is all about retro memories. Big G and Atari are awarding 10 lucky winners with a prize pack that will include the following items (ARV: $25.00):

• A free download for “Atari 80 Classic Games In 1”
• $10 Target Gift Card
• Cereal (1 box of Cinnamon Toast Crunch, 1 box of Lucky Charms, 1 box of Honey Nut Cheerios, 1 box of Cheerios, and 1 box of Cocoa Puffs)

Entry Requirements

For a chance to enter and win, please complete the following requirements and leave a separate comment for each on this post, including links to your original tweets.

1. Follow @BigGRetro and @atari on Twitter.
2. Like Atari on Facebook.
3. Answer the following question in the comments section below: What is your favorite retro memory?
4. Tweet the following:

• RT @MomItForward Find 80s-themed @BigGRetro cereals at your local @Target! Learn more: http://bit.ly/w7xAwl #gno #BigGandAtari PLS RT

• RT @MomItForward GIVEAWAY! Enter 4 chance 2 win a game, gift card, and cereal (10 winners)! http://bit.ly/w7xAwl #gno #BigGandAtari PLS RT

Optional Entries

The following are extra entries that are completely optional and will earn you one extra entry for each completed item. Leave a separate comment on this post for each completed optional entry.

• Follow @momitforward on Twitter.
• Like Mom It Forward on Facebook: http://facebook.com/momitforward.

Terms and Conditions

Winners will be selected randomly through http://random.org. No purchase necessary to enter. Giveaway ends at 11:59 p.m. ET Wednesday, February 8. See all terms and conditions here. This giveaway is available to U.S. residents only. 

Frito-Lay makes snacks for everyone at your Super Bowl party, from the cheesy, spicy goodness of Doritos Taco chips, to the classics like Lay’s Classic potato chips or Fritos corn chips made with just three simple ingredients: potatoes or corn, healthier oils (like corn oil) and salt – that’s it

Mark your calendar for Thursday, February 2 and join Mom It Forward, @Fritolay, and the Frito-Lay Flavor Kitchen’s Chef Stephen Kalil as he offers tips and answers your questions on how to get big flavors for your game-day spread when you’re short on time. He’ll also share his favorite recipes and the inspiration behind some of our tastiest chip flavors – and of course, he’ll ask you to share your thoughts on what makes the best Super Bowl party.

Party Topic

Join Frito-Lay, Chef Stephen Kalil, and our panel of experts as we discuss flavor fixes for the big game. The party will be held on Thursday, February 2 from 9-10 ET (8CT, 7MT, 6PT). Click here to see details about the giveaway and enter for a chance to win.

Party Details

• What: Girls’ Night Out (#gno) Twitter party (Click here to learn about #gno!)
• When: Thursday, February 2 from 9-10 p.m. EST (8 CT, 7 MT, & 6 PT)
• Where: Party with us on our very own Custom Tweetgrid! (Use hashtags #gno and #FritoLayFlavorFix)
• Topic: Flavor Fixes for the Big Game
• Who: Brand Panelist: @Fritolay, Community Panelists: @Living_LaLaLand @aMusingFoodie @lacasadesweets @housewifebliss @wholebagofchips @cookinlean @SeeryusMama @huppiemama, Moderators: @jylmomIF @Dadventurous @troypattee @MomItForward
• Party Favors: Click here to enter the giveaway.
• RSVP: Use Mr. Linky below (enter the twitter URL and your twitter ID (e.g., http://twitter.com/jylmomIF).

RT @MomItForward Join the @Fritolay #gno Twitter party 2/2 (9-10 ET) on flavor fixes http://bit.ly/ABcQWC #FritoLayFlavorFix PLS RT

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.

Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by Frito-Lay.

The chefs in Frito-Lay’s Flavor Kitchen develop new, fun flavors by starting with real food and real recipes and building those flavors into your favorite snack chips. Some of their latest flavors include Lay’s Tangy Carolina BBQ potato chips, Tostitos Artisan Recipes tortilla chips, and Ruffles Smokehouse Style BBQ potato chips.

Who will be the life of your Super Bowl party? Tostitos of course! Your guests will love dipping Tostitos tortilla chips into a bowl of tasty dip. Check out these Flavor Kitchen recipes for Queso and Mango Habanero Salsa. And, when you’re in the grocery store picking up your game day snacks, be sure to grab a couple bags of Frito-Lay’s products. Your guests will thank you for something tasty to snack on as they cheer on their favorite team!

The Prizes

This week’s giveaway is all about helping you customize and plus up the flavor of your ultimate game day spread. From this post, Frito-Lay is awarding five lucky winners with a $50 gift card. Plus, during the party, they will award one additional winner with a $50 gift card, so be sure to join the #gno Twitter party chat on Thursday, February 2!

Entry Requirements

For a chance to enter and win, please complete the following requirements and leave a separate comment for each on this post, including links to your original tweets.

1. Follow @Fritolay on Twitter.
2. Like Frito-Lay on Facebook.
3. Answer the following question in the comment section below: How do you get your flavor fix?
4. Tweet the following:

• RT @MomItForward Join the @Fritolay #gno Twitter party 2/2 (9-10 ET) on flavor fixes http://bit.ly/ABcQWC #FritoLayFlavorFix PLS RT

• RT @MomItForward GIVEAWAY! Enter 2 win a $50 gift card from @Fritolay  (5 Winners)! http://bit.ly/AeEIFn #gno #FritoLayFlavorFix PLS RT

Optional Entries

The following are extra entries that are completely optional and will earn you one extra entry for each completed item. Leave a separate comment on this post for each completed optional entry.

• Follow @momitforward on Twitter.
• Like Mom It Forward on Facebook: http://facebook.com/momitforward.

Terms and Conditions

Winners will be selected randomly through http://random.org. No purchase necessary to enter. Giveaway starts on Friday, January 27, 2012 and ends at 11:59 p.m. ET on February 3, 2012. See complete terms and conditions here. This giveaway is available to U.S. and Canada residents, ages 18 and older.

Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by Frito-Lay.

Achieving 60 minutes is super easy – all it takes is a bit of effort and energy! Join a team, play with a friend, take a walk, ride a bike, take the stairs, toss around a football – the possibilities are endless for you and your kids!

Need a place to start? Be sure to join the Fuel Up to Play 60 movement! It’s a fun program sponsored by National Dairy Council and the National Football League that helps you make your school an even better place for health, wellness, and physical activity!

To learn more about health, wellness, and physical activity, mark your calendar and join us Tuesday, January 31 as we chat with the American Dairy Association of Indiana! Health, wellness, and physical activity all in one party? In our eyes, that’s a touchdown!

Party Topic

Join the American Dairy Association of Indiana and our panel of experts as we discuss health, wellness, and physical activity! The party will be held on Tuesday January 31 from 9-11 ET (8CT, 7MT, 6PT). Click here to see details about the giveaway and enter for a chance to win.

Party Details

• What: Girls’ Night Out (#gno) Twitter party (Click here to learn about #gno!)
• When: Tuesday, January 31 from 9-11 p.m. EST (8 CT, 7 MT, & 6 PT)
• Where: Party with us on our very own Custom Tweetgrid! (Use hashtags #gno and #DrinkMilk)
• Topic: Health, Wellness, and Physical Activity
• Who: Brand Panelist: @INDairy, Community Panelists: @JenniPurcellRD @FamilyofFarmers @CrisGoode @kimfoodtalk @MegFoster @KelsayFarms @LizKelsay @playconnection @hoosierhomemade @7onashoestring @Basilmomma @way2gomom Moderators: @jylmomIF @Dadventurous @troypattee @MomItForward
• Party Favors: Click here to enter the giveaway.
• RSVP: Use Mr. Linky below (enter the twitter URL and your twitter ID (e.g., http://twitter.com/jylmomIF).

RT @MomItForward Join the @INDairy #gno Twitter party 1/31 (9-11 ET) on health/wellness http://bit.ly/ycBrvl #DrinkMilk PLS RT

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.

Couple physical activity with healthy eating and you will be well on your way to long-term health. There are plenty of super foods that are great for your body – fruits, vegetables, and milk. Yes, milk. Milk, cheese and yogurt are a source of nine essential nutrients important for achieving good health. In fact, the government’s own “Milk Matters” program recognizes that milk is essential in the development of kids and teens.

Science shows that consuming at least three servings of milk, cheese or yogurt every day helps people meet their daily calcium, potassium and other nutrient recommendations and may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as osteoporosis, hypertension and obesity. According to government sources, milk and milk products provide about three-quarters of the calcium available in the food supply.

So, be sure to serve milk to your kids each and every day. Do you think you’re too old for milk? Well, did you know that bones continue to grow in density and strength until about age 30. After that, drinking milk and eating milk products can help prevent further bone loss. So, while you’re pouring your kid a glass of milk, pour yourself a glass and enjoy all of the health benefits together!

The Prizes

This week’s giveaway is all about health, wellness, and physical activity. One person will receive a KINDLE FIRE ($199) and one person will receive a Cuisinart Soup Maker and Blender ($199).

Entry Requirements

For a chance to enter and win, please complete the following requirements and leave a separate comment for each on this post, including links to your original tweets.

1. Follow @INDairy on Twitter.
2. Like Indiana Dairy Facebook page.
3. Answer the following question in the comments section of this post: How does your family stay healthy and active?
4. Tweet the following:

• RT @MomItForward @INDairy believe strongly in health, wellness, & physical activity! Learn more: http://bit.ly/xazlXX #gno #DrinkMilk PLS RT

• RT @MomItForward GIVEAWAY! Enter 2 win a Kindle Fire or a Cuisinart Soup Maker & Blender http://bit.ly/xazlXX #gno #DrinkMilk PLS RT

Optional Entries

The following are extra entries that are completely optional and will earn you one extra entry for each completed item. Leave a separate comment on this post for each completed optional entry.

• Follow @momitforward on Twitter.
• Like Mom It Forward on Facebook: http://facebook.com/momitforward.

Terms and Conditions

Winners will be selected randomly through http://random.org. No purchase necessary to enter. Giveaway ends at 11:59 p.m. ET Wednesday, February 1. See all terms and conditions here. This giveaway is available to U.S. residents only. 

Photo courtesy of Flickr.

Summer camps have long known the social, emotional, and intellectual benefits of time in the outdoors. Camp not only gives children the opportunity to play outside, a summer camp experience is one of the best  ways to create authentic relationships, build community and respect, to realize that learning is fun, and to be physically active in a healthy, supportive environment.

Choosing a summer camp is a big decision for many parents. Even though there might still be some snow on the ground, now is a great time to start planning for your child’s summer camp experience. It is important that the selection of a camp accommodates all or some of the needs, interests, goals, and expectations of both parent and child. By doing this, you can ensure that your child will have a happy and healthy stay at a summer camp.

Party Topic

Join Sanborn Western Camps and our panel of experts as we discuss how to incorporate more outdoor play into your family’s busy schedule and how a summer camp experience benefits kids. The party will be held on Tuesday, January 24 from 9-10 ET (8CT, 7MT, 6PT). Click here to see details about the giveaway and enter for a chance to win.

Party Details

• What: Girls’ Night Out (#gno) Twitter party (Click here to learn about #gno!)
• When: Tuesday, January 24 from 9-11 p.m. EST (8 CT, 7 MT, & 6 PT)
• Where: Party with us on our very own Custom Tweetgrid! (Use hashtags #gno and #SanbornCamps)
• Topic: Outdoor Play
• Who: Brand Panelist: @sanborncamps, Community Panelists: @banteringblonde @GoExploreNature @ACAcamps @ImaginationSoup @activekidsclub @slowfamily @ChildrenNature @windycitymomma @kaboom @hoo_dee_hoo, Moderators: @jylmomIF @Dadventurous @troypattee @MomItForward
• Party Favors: Click here to enter the giveaway.
• RSVP: Use Mr. Linky below (enter the twitter URL and your twitter ID (e.g., http://twitter.com/jylmomIF).

RT @MomItForward Join @sanborncamps #gno Twitter party 1/24 (9-11 ET) on outdoor play http://bit.ly/wwDnbA #SanbornCamps PLS RT

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.

They provide children with the structure they need and the decision-making opportunities that they want. They believe that managed risk, whether that be leaving home for a two week period, backpacking for the first time, or living and working with a diverse group of individuals in a backcountry environment, is essential for a child’s personal growth.

The Prizes

This week’s #gno is all about how to incorporate outdoor play into your family’s busy life and how summer camp benefits kids. Sanborn Western Camps is rewarding one lucky winner with a full tuition ($2150 value) to their Sanborn Junior Program at High Trails Ranch for Girls or Big Spring Ranch for Boys (for kids finished with 1st-4th grades) for either summer 2012 OR summer 2013 (based on availability).

Another winner will receive a giveaway of a family pack of safety reflectors (ARV: $24). The darker winter months can be an added challenge to getting kids and adults outdoors. We think getting dressed for the weather and increasing your visibility is one of the most important steps anyone can take to enjoy being outside. Being seen as a cyclist, pedestrian or a child playing outside is the first step in preventing accidents. Reflector can make it much safer and help prevent accidents where kids and traffic meet. After all, every day is an outside day.Wearing reflectors this time of year can prevent accidents for adults and kids.

Entry Requirements

For a chance to enter and win, please complete the following requirements and leave a separate comment for each on this post, including links to your original tweets.

1. Follow @sanborncamps, @ChildrenNature, and @acacampparents on Twitter.
2. Like Sanborn Western Camps’ page on Facebook.
3. Visit sanbornwesterncamps.com and then come back to this post and share one activity/trip you or your child(ren) would enjoy and why.
4. Tweet the following:

• RT @MomItForward @sanborncamps is a home away from home! Choose your adventure & learn more: http://bit.ly/yVDIJh #gno #SanbornCamps PLS RT

• RT @MomItForward GIVEAWAY! Enter 4 chance 2 win a 16-day kid’s summer camp adventure http://bit.ly/yVDIJh #gno #sanborncamps PLS RT

Optional Entries

The following are extra entries that are completely optional and will earn you one extra entry for each completed item. Leave a separate comment on this post for each completed optional entry.

• Follow @momitforward on Twitter.
• Like Mom It Forward on Facebook: http://facebook.com/momitforward.

Terms and Conditions

Winners will be selected randomly through http://random.org. No purchase necessary to enter. Giveaway ends at 11:59 p.m. ET Wednesday, January 25. See all terms and conditions here. This giveaway is available to U.S. residents only.