Here’s the invite to Bloggin’ Mamas NYC Pink&White Night

 

Join #BlogginMamas, HP and Clyde Frazier’s Wine and Dine, Sunday, November 23rd for the Pink and White NYC Night Media Mixer for Bloggers, Brands and Media Professionals. Slide in for a sophisti-cool New York City evening in a fun, sports-themed atmosphere owned by former Knicks All Star Walt “Clyde” Frazier @ Clyde Frazier’s Wine and Dine 485 10th Ave NY, NY 10018

First it was Hialeah Park, and now New York City- Bloggin’ Mamas is going BIG!!  We’re going big and we’re getting noticed. For this event we have these great sponsors:

HP/ MyPrintly

ME Management
Fox Home Entertainment
Penguins of Madagascar
Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
SwimSpray
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester 
Premama
BioGaia Probiotics
MomTV
Monster Coats
Amazing Zhus

A great line up for a great party!!

Hope to see you there.

  RSVP at http://bit.ly/PinkandWhiteNYC

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Join Bloggin Mamas & @TMNTMovie as we host the #TMNTMovie Twitter Party on Tues, 8/5/14 9p EST!

Join us as we celebrate the new film & talk about your favorite NINJA TURTLES!

The city needs heroes. Darkness has settled over New York City as Shredder and his evil Foot Clan have an iron grip on everything from the police to the politicians. The future is grim until four unlikely outcast brothers rise from the sewers and discover their destiny as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The Turtles must work with fearless reporter April and her wise-cracking cameraman Vern Fenwick to save the city and unravel Shredder’s diabolical plan.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comes to theaters August 8th, 2014 starring Megan Fox and Will Arnett, directed by Jonathan Liebesman.

Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Time: 9:00-10:00pm EST / 6:00-7:00pm PST

Hashtag:  #TMNTmovie

Presented by: @TMNTMovie and @BlogginMamas

Moderators: English- @HeLoEnterprises Spanish- @BBabushka

Co-hosts: @EnzasBargains, @BayAreaMommyCom, @MamasMission, @AshaButterflys, @MommyPowers

Prizes:

During the Twitter Party there will be a chance to win one of the following prizes by answering various TMNT Trivia. Winners will be selected at random from all eligible entries.

Grand Prizes

2- $100 Amex Giftcard + TMNT Nintendo video game

First Prize

1- $50 Amex Giftcard + TMNT Nintendo video game

Prizes

2- $25 AMEX   Gift Card + TMNT Mini-Poster

RSVP Prize

1- $50 AMEX  Gift Card + TMNT Mini-Poster

U. S. Residents age 18 and over are eligible to enter. For complete rules and to RSVP, please visit: http://bit.ly/TMNTmovieparty

Disclosure:  Bloggin’ Mamas is being compensated by its advertisers for this party.  

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One step to getting prepared is to Build a Kit. Building a kit in advance of a hurricane can help you respond to an emergency in a moment’s notice. Hurricanes can lead to outages of electricity, gas, water, sewage treatment and telephones for several days, and sometimes even weeks. You should have at least a 72 hour supply of food, water and other supplies to help sustain you while you wait for emergency services.

A basic emergency supply kit could include the following recommended items:

• Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation
• Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
• Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both
• Flashlight and extra batteries
• First aid kit
• Whistle to signal for help
• Dust mask to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
• Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
• Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
• Manual can opener for food
• Local maps
• Cell phone with chargers, inverter or solar charger

Another step is to develop a Family Communications Plan. Your family may not be together when disaster strikes, so plan how you will contact one another.  Think about how you will communicate in different situations.

Something else you can do to prepare, is subscribe to Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA). They are automatic texts sent to you in an emergency. Alerts received at the right time can help keep you safe during an emergency. With WEA, warnings can be sent to your mobile device when you may be in harm’s way, without the need to download an app or subscribe to a service.

Remember to visit Ready.gov for more tips and info!

Disclosure: This post is part of a Bloggin’ Mamas Social Good campaign. Per the Ad Council’s model, all PSAs run in advertising time and space donated by the media. All opinions are our own.

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The Story of Ben’s Garden

It all started back in 1992, when Ben Busko was just 8 years old, selling découpage inspired by his garden. Armed with a paint brush, Ben developed his design sensibility and technique piece by piece; using imagery, a colorful palette and, words in entirely new ways; and BEN’S GARDEN was born.

Ben’s charming designs are individually handcrafted using traditional artisan techniques honored for centuries, exclusively & entirely by hand in New York City. His decoupage pieces are all signed by Ben. What began as Ben’s passion for sharing his colorful and thoughtful world transformed into opportunities for his customers. To share a bit about themselves, Surround themselves with things they love, share a bit wit and an appreciation for fashion. Each piece tells a story. His special handmade pieces mean something to the person who buys them and it tells their own story. It all wonderfully results in turning a house into a home!

Today you can discover Ben’s refreshing & Captivating collection of unique home, garden, gift and charm in our celebrated Ben’s Garden shops in New York. A very select group of exclusive and well curated boutiques across the United States, Internationally in every time zone and every continent.

Ben Busko has  demonstrated his decoupage technique to Martha Stewart on her Television show. Had his design selected as an Oprah “ O –List Must Have” product, and his designs have been featured in a number of prominent periodicals including House Beautiful, In Style and Architectural Digest.

You can reach Ben’s Garden at www.BensGarden.com or calling 1-888-922-7646.

Searching for a Graduation Present?

It’s that time of year for youth to take a step into adulthood when they graduate High School and move off to College. Ben’s Garden offers a wide selection of graduation gifts for the student. And if your child is graduating from Kindergarten, Grade School, etc., Ben’s Garden also carries gifts for their teacher too!

WIN IT!!

1 Win­ner will win a Ben’s Garden Desk Set (ARV $62)

The give­away starts 6/1/14 at 12:01am EST and ends 6/15/14 at 11:59pm EST. It is open to United States Res­i­dents 18 and over. Win­ners will be selected via random.org and noti­fied via email within 48 hours after the draw­ing. Win­ners will have 48 hours to respond or a new win­ners will be selected. Win­ners’ names will be dis­played via the Raf­fle­copter wid­get below.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Disclosure: I am participating in this review and giveaway campaign courtesy of Bloggin’ Mamas and Ben’s Garden. I have not been monetarily compensated for this post, but if a review is provided above, then I have received a sample of the desk set to facilitate my review. All opinions are my own. 

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Two winners will be picked to move on to the National contest during Tech Cocktail’s Celebration Conference in Vegas, as well as to attend a private retreat with other winners from different cities. There are two ways to win: 1.) Win the Reader’s Choice by getting the most votes online from now until 6/3/14 at 6pm EST. Anyone can vote. 2.) Win the Pitch Contest via sms at the live event. Only attendees at the live event can vote for that one.

Vote for us NOW by visiting http://bit.ly/BlogginMamasAreHot Let’s show them the power of Mom Bloggers!

Plus, we are going to host a Twitter Rally on Tuesday 6/3/14 at 1p-2p EST to help stir up some votes for us. Hashtag #BlogginMamasAreHot

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Host(s): Blog­gin’ Mamas & Ben’s Garden

Ben’s Garden Desk set worth $62

Num­ber of Win­ners: 5

Giveaway Starts: 6/2/14 at 12:01am

Giveaway Ends: 6/15/14 at 11:59pm

Eli­gi­ble: United States Res­i­dents ages 18+

Blog­ger Requirements:

First 25 blog­gers with min­i­mum of 5000 fol­low­ers will be accepted.

1 Review and Give­away Blog­post with Raf­fle­copter wid­get (to be provided)

Share on FB and Pin­ter­est 1 time per week x 2 weeks

Share on Twit­ter 3 times per week x 2 weeks

Blog­ger Benefits:

Ben’s Garden Desk Set (paperweight,2 notepads) w/retail value of $62

1 Blog Link included on a co-host page set-up on the Blog­gin’ Mamas web­site for this giveaway

1 FB or Twit­ter Link in the Form

Abil­ity to embed Raf­fle­copter Form on own blog­page to col­lect blog­post com­ments as entries

Abil­ity to alter html to include own blog as a co-host.

#of Par­tic­i­pat­ing Blog­gers: 25

Approved Blog­gers will be noti­fied by 6/1/14 at 8:00pm EST via email and will be noti­fied of give­away post html and Raf­fle­copter form by 6/1/14. Any ques­tions? Email info@blogginmamas.com

Sign-up via the form below or via this link: http://www.instant.ly/s/A8Ahy

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Hey Moms Out with your sweats and shapewear!  A new EASY, stylish way to dress from Lyssé

Thinking twice of taking you kids to little league in sweats?? Dreading the thought of squeezing into uncomfortable Spanx for date night? Finally, theres a new, easy way to dress to suit the lifestyle of moms today who believe they shouldnt have to choose between looking great and feeling comfortable. Lyssé, with its new line of spring performance wear, has come up with just the solution.  Lyssé, which until this month has been best known for it’s cult favorite leggings, has created a full ready to wear line that combines the comfort and fit of active wear with super-soft custom knits, innovative designs and expert tailoring for a fit that feels like yoga wear but looks couture.

And its EASY to wear. 

– The clothes have all the smoothing and shaping built in to give women a sexier, more flattering look without using shapewear.

– Its all washable. Its easy to pack.  And it goes with your wardrobe. Each of the essential versatile pieces can be dressed up or down and mixed and matched with pieces you already own.

–  And no more having to take off cumbersome shapewear to go to the bathroom.  With Lysse you can wear your own intimates so you can look sexy on the outside as well as underneath.

WIN IT!!

5 Winners will win a pair of capris (ARV $58 per pair)

The giveaway starts 5/6/14 at 12:01am EST and ends 5/11/14 at 11:59pm EST. It is open to United States Residents 18 and over. Winners will be selected via random.org and notified via email within 48 hours after the drawing. Winners will have 48 hours to respond or a new winners will be selected. Winners’ names will be displayed via the Rafflecopter widget below.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

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Host(s): Bloggin’ Mamas & Hollywood Swag Bags

Prize(s): Swag Bag given to Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2014 Presenters ($800 Value) AND $500 The Children’s Place Giftcard. Total prize $1300 value!

Number of Winners: 1

Starts: 4/17/14 at 12:01am EST

Ends: 4/30/14 at 11:59pm EST

Eligible: United States Residents ages 18+

Blogger Requirements: 

1 Giveaway Blogpost  including html and Rafflecopter widget (to be provided)

Share on FB and Pinterest 1 time per week x 2 weeks

Share on Twitter 3 times per week x 2 weeks

Blogger Benefits:

1 Blog Link included on a co-host page set-up on the Bloggin’ Mamas website for this giveaway

1 FB or Twitter Link in the Rafflecopter Form

Ability to embed Rafflecopter Form on own blogpage to collect blogpost comments as entries

Ability to alter html to include own blog as a co-host.

#of Participating Bloggers: Max 50

Deadline to Signup for Opp: 4/16/14 at 11:59am EST

Referral Contest: Blogger who refers the most bloggers to participate will have bloglink and additional social media link in the Rafflecopter form. 5 Runners Up will get an additional social media link in the Rafflecopter form.

Approved Bloggers will be notified by 4/16/14 at 8:00pm EST via email and will have until 11:59pm EST to post html and Rafflecopter form. Any questions? Email info@blogginmamas.com

Signup for this opp at the form below or this link: http://www.instant.ly/s/ZknJ2

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Toyota
Presents
A Bloggin’ Mamas Lunch & Learn

Date: Monday, February 10th
Time: 10a-2p
Location: Southeast Toyota Headquarters
(JM Family Enterprises)
100 Jim Moran Blvd
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Cost: Free for Bloggin’ Mamas
Parking: In Building Lot

Bloggin’ Mamas Academy Topic:
Learn How to Create an Impactful Media Kit

You Will:
Learn Effective Media Kit Elements You Must Include
Develop Your Actual Media Kit Using a Worksheet
Develop Relationships & Make Connections

Plus, Get Early Access to New Toyota Vehicles & more! One lucky attendee will win a Toyota Sienna Testdrive for a week!

Register: Via the form below or at this link- http://bit.ly/bmfeb2014

Info: Heather Lopez 305-647-9275 info@blogginmamas.com

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