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Mom blogging and health-based  communities all over the internet are uniting this Friday, January 27th from 9-10pm EST to petition the @Strong_4_Life Campaign and the State of Georgia to cease this campaign before it does any more damage to children. The Strong4Life Campaign has purchased billboard ads all over the State of Georgia in hopes to promote a “wake-up call” to Georgian parents about how many children are obese. Unfortunately, they decided to create ads that are so controversial, they are down right offensive and hurtful to children. We think they have gone too far. As a concerned group of moms we recognize that Georgia has a large scale problem with obesity. No one is refuting that. We are refuting however tactics that would inadvertently harm children in the process.

Overweight children in Georgia have been made to feel #Ashamed with these billboards. And furthermore, children of a normal weight are being exposed to very negative representations of overweight children. These negative representations of overweight children are only succeeding in ostracizing them even more, and leaving them open to more attacks. The children these billboards are hoping to help, they are actually harming. Overweight children will be made to feel even more #Ashamed. As mothers and concerned citizens, we are speaking out about this. This is just wrong.

We believe it’s wrong to fight obesity by fighting obese people…especially children. Children are defenseless and cannot fight back on their own. Obese people are not the problem, obesity IS. Campaigns that have a focus on hope, support, and education are far more beneficial to children. Most overweight children already suffer from self esteem issues, which are going to be considerably exasperated by these ads.

Event: Friday, January 27th from 9-10pm EST

Hashtag: #Ashamed

Purpose: To protest the Strong4Life Ads in the State of Georgia and chat about obesity and ways to solve problem

Here are some of the main mom blogging communities that have come out against these ads and will be at the chat:

1. Mamavation with Leah Segedie @Bookieboo

22. Green & Clean Mom with Sommer Poquette @Greenmom

23. Runhers @Runhers Community

32. EXPERT: Heather Bauer, RD as @heatherbauer_rd

33. PHD in Parenting with Annie @PhdinParenting

34. Redneck Mommy with Tanis Miller @Redneckmommy

35. Kelly’s Lucky You with Kelly @girlslunchout

(More to come…)

 
GIVEAWAYS (Winners will be selected at random during party):
- FIVE (5) winners will each receive a $50 Visa Gift Card.
- ONE (1) winner will receive a $50 AmEx Gift Card.
- ONE (1) winner will receive a Full Conference Pass to the Type-A Parent Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina plus the book Mom Blog SEO
- THREE (3) winners will each receive My Trainer Fitness for At Work

Join us by tweeting this message:

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If you would like to join us in opposing these ads and asking the Strong 4 Life Campaign to cease harming children with them, sign the linky below with your twitter name OR blog.

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November is National Diabetes Awareness month. Yes, the same month we stuff our bellies with turkey, mashed potatoes and stuffing. I think it’s fitting to remind us BEFORE the holidays get started how important it is to be aware of Type 2 Diabetes and how everyone is affected by it in some way or another. Type 2 Diabetes is a preventable disease. It affects over 28.5 million children and adults in the U.S. By eating right and making exercise a part of your daily routine, you can lower your risk of diagnosis.

Better’n Eggs, a fat-free, cholesterol-free, and low calorie alternative to shell eggs, has teamed up with Bob Greene, Oprah’s Personal Trainer, to create awareness for Type 2 Diabetes in the month of November. Join me, Bob Greene and Better’n Eggs on November 16th from 8-10pm EST as we discuss Type 2 Diabetes, how you can prevent it, or how you can manage it should you be living with it today.

Better’n Eggs and its sister product comprised of 100% liquid egg whites, AllWhites, are a powerhouse of diabetic prevention:
-Both products are made from real eggs
-Both products have half the calories of shell eggs (25 calories per serving)
-Because they are fat-free, cholesterol-free and low-calorie, both products allow those with diabetes or those trying to prevent diabetes to enjoy eggs without having to sacrifice other foods they love (i.e.: they can have cheese with their eggs rather than plain eggs)
-Egg whites can increase recovery time from hypoglycemia by building up adrenal glands
-Products do not include any added flavorings, so they won’t alter the taste of your favorite recipes or egg dishes
-Products are pasteurized fresh egg whites, therefore they can be eaten raw (i.e. in smoothies)

When: Wednesday, November 16th
Time: 8-10pm EST
Hashtag: #betterneggs

What the heck is a twitter party? Click here for the answer to that question.

Cool Panelists:

1. @Bookieboo, Hostess with the Mostess
2. @Resourcefulmom, Twitter Oprah (that means giveaways YO!)
3. @BetternEggs, Party sponsor
4. @Bestlifediet, Bob Greene
5. @FamilyNLifeLV
6. @MichelleLMyers
7. @Runfastermommy
8. @LisaJohnson

(more to come…)

What you can win:

1. GRAND PRIZE: Elliptical

2. $100 Visa gift card (1 winner)

3. Measuring cups & spoons that will help you with portion control. (3 winners, value $30)

4. Food scale (1 winner, value $30)

5. Online memberships to Bestlifediet.com (3 winners)

6. BestLife Electronic Jumprope (3 winner)

7. BestLife Gym Towel (3 winners)

8. BestLife Sling Bag (2 winners)

9. BestLife Guide to Managing Diabetes book (2 winner)

10. The Bestlife Cookbook (2 winner)

11. FREE Better’n Eggs product coupons (10 winners)

How to win:
1. Load the Fit2Fight Type2 Twibbon for the month of November here (10 entries). If you load the twibbon please sign up here for FREE product coupons. (Note Free product coupons are ONLY for those who are uploading twibbon in the month)
2. Tweet this message (1 entry per tweet, max. 30 entries, Do NOT spam the hashtag!)

TONITE: Fit2Fight Type2 Diabetes Party w/@Bestlifediet & @Bookieboo, frm 8-10pm EST, http://bit.ly/sa9wmC #betterneggs

3. Share this on Facebook (1 entry)
4. Leave a comment on the Mamavation Fan Page (1 entry)
5. Leave a comment on Leah Segedie’s Facebook Wall. I get lonely. Come say hi! (1 entry)
6. Join Bookieboo.com (5 entries, New members only)

Please RSVP by hitting the linky below

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Join us on Thursday, October 27th from 8-10pm EST with Together Counts as we talk about how you can eat the foods you want if you are careful with portions and getting plenty of exercise afterward. It’s referred to as “Energy Balance” and the entire family can participate in it. We will also be discussing nutritional tips for dining at home and at social functions, like Halloween parties. This party is gonna be DA BOMB! Don’t miss it!

Together Counts is a nationwide program inspiring active and healthy living. The principle behind the program is Energy Balance, which means balancing the calories we consume with the calories we burn. Calories in, calories out. It’s that simple. Together Counts was started by The Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation, a CEO–led organization, that is a national, multi-year effort designed to help reduce obesity–especially childhood obesity–by 2015. It’s a first-of-its kind coalition that brings together more than 160 retailers, food and beverage manufacturers, restaurants, sporting goods and insurance companies, trade associations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and professional sports organizations. The Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation promotes ways to help people achieve a healthy weight through energy balance–calories in and calories out. It focuses on three critical areas–the marketplace, the workplace and schools. You can see a list of their partners here.

Date: Thursday, October 27th

Time: 8-10pm EST

Hashtag: #healthykids

Customized tweet grid: coming soon

What the heck is a Twitter Party? Click here for that information.

Panelists:

1. @Bookieboo–Hostess with the Mostess
2. @Resourcefulmom–Twitter Oprah (That means giveaways YO!)
3. @CrazyAdventures
4. @Dutchbeingme
5. @JustHeather
6. @According2Kelly

Giveaways: $700 worth of gift certificates up for grabs!

1. Details to come…

How to Enter: (Please leave comment for EACH entry)

1. Tweet this message (limit 1 tweet per hour, max 30 entries, 1 entry per tweet)

THURSDAY: Energy Balance Chat w/@Bookieboo & @togethercounts 8-10pm EST Giveaway $700 in GC, http://bit.ly/pvzx2a #healthykids

2. Share this on your Facebook wall (1 entry)
3. Comment on the Together Counts Facebook Wall (1 entry)
4. Take the pledge on Together Counts (3 entries)
5. Comment on the Mamavation Facebook wall (1 entry)
6. Join Bookieboo (5 entries)
7. Hit up Leah Segedie on Facebook and say hi! (1 entry)
8. Add @Bookieboo to one of your lists on twitter (1 entry per list)
9. Share the Together Counts video on your Facebook wall. (1 entry per share)

Hope to see you all there!!!

RSVP to the linky below

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Join us for the first Social Media Masters Blogger Brand Chat on 10/6 from 8-10pm EST. (Btw, it’s my birthday so you have to be extra nice to me.)

This party is sponsored by the Social Media Masters Summit in Chicago which will be on October 25-26th.  Chicago is a hot spot for big national brands interested in working with mom bloggers. And they will be there. These are the kind of brands that are more likely to pay bloggers for their work. Are you interested in spending time with fellow bloggers and brands that you can potentially work with in the future? Want to find out what makes a quality pitch and how to work effectively with brands in social media? Join us for the first Social Media Masters Blogger Brand Chat AND/OR come join us in Chicago for the Social Media Masters Summit. Get to know new bloggers and brands and keep up with the ones you know.

When: Thursday, October 6th

Time: 8-10pm EST

Hashtag: #SMMS

What the heck is a twitter party? Click here for that information.

Giveaways:

1. Round trip ticket on SouthWest Airlines PLUS VIP Ticket to 3rd Annual Social Media Masters Summit (1 winner, $800 value)
2. VIP Ticket to the 3rd Annual Social Media Masters Summit (2 winners)
3. $50 Jockey gift cards (2 winners)
3. FuelTank Uno Charger (1 winner, $49 value)
4. Kenmore Model Stand Mixer (1 winner, deets to come)

Panelists:

1. @bookieboo–Hostess with the Mostess
2. @MommyPR–Co-host
3. @windycitysocial–Sponsor
4. @kimmoldofsky–Blogger & Consultant
5. @daniellesmithtv–Blogger
6. @SamuelMonnie, Marketing Director at Kenmore
7. @MarcyMassura–Digital Community Manager, Weber Shandwick
8. @Jockey_Ryan–Ryan Belcher, Social Media Specialist with Jockey International

How to Enter: (Remember to leave a comment for EACH entry)

1. Tweet this message (1 entry per tweet, max 30 tweets)

TONIGHT:Wanna Work w/PR? @Bookieboo hosting Blogger Brand Chat w/Social Media Masters Summit, 8-10pm EST, http://bit.ly/mP1W8O #SMMS

2. Register for Social Media Masters Summit bloggers only pay $99 w/ special code (30 entries) (special code: bloggersrock)
3. Register to be an Influencer of Digital Megaphone (5 entries)
4. Comment on the Mamavation Facebook wall (1 entry)
5. Join Bookieboo (5 entries)
6. Hit up Leah Segedie on Facebook and say hi! (1 entry)
7. Add @Bookieboo to one of your lists on twitter (1 entry per list)

RSVP by hitting the linky below!

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A record has been broken ladies and gentleman.

I’ve never been asked to do three twitter parties for one brand in the span of a month, but I have now. Here are the dates for the 3 parties we will be doing for Together Counts on 9/28, 10/4, and & 10/27. This post is the first of three party posts. Please RSVP for each individually please. More information will be coming about the additional parties soon.

Together Counts is a nationwide program inspiring active and healthy living. The principle behind the program is Energy Balance, which means balancing the calories we consume with the calories we burn. Calories in, calories out. It’s that simple. Together Counts was started by The Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation, a CEO–led organization, that is a national, multi-year effort designed to help reduce obesity–especially childhood obesity–by 2015. It’s a first-of-its kind coalition that brings together more than 160 retailers, food and beverage manufacturers, restaurants, sporting goods and insurance companies, trade associations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and professional sports organizations. The Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation promotes ways to help people achieve a healthy weight through energy balance–calories in and calories out. It focuses on three critical areas–the marketplace, the workplace and schools. You can see a list of their partners here.

The theme of this party is about finding balance. Healthy living isn’t about never being able to eat the foods you like. It’s not about starvation and deprivation. Eat what you want. Just remember to get enough activity to counterbalance the amount of calories you take in. Calories in and calories out. It’s that simple for everyone. Let’s discuss!

What the heck is a Twitter Party? Click here for that information.

Date: Wednesday, September 28th

Time: 8-10pm EST

Hashtag: #healthykids

Customized tweet grid: coming soon

Panelists:

1. @Bookieboo–Hostess with the Mostess
2. @BloggyMoms–Cohost
3. @TogetherCounts–Sponsor
4. @StacieinAtlanta
5. @NYCityMama
6. @MissLori
7. @JenniferGerlock
(more to come)

Giveaways: $700 worth of Visa gift cards
–$100 Visa gift cards (5 winners)
–$200 Visa gift cards (1 winner)

How to Enter: (Please leave comment for EACH entry)

1. Tweet this message (limit 1 tweet per hour, max 30 entries, 1 entry per tweet)

PARTY TONIGHT w/@Bookieboo & @togethercounts from 8-10pm EST Giveaway is $700 in GC, http://bit.ly/qyEocl #healthykids

2. Share this on your Facebook wall (1 entry)
3. Comment on the Together Counts Facebook Wall (1 entry)
4. Take the pledge on Together Counts (3 entries)
5. Comment on the Mamavation Facebook wall (1 entry)
6. Join Bookieboo (5 entries)
7. Hit up Leah Segedie on Facebook and say hi! (1 entry)
8. Add @Bookieboo to one of your lists on twitter (1 entry per list)

Hope to see you all there!!!

RSVP to the linky below

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Bob Greene is awesomesauce! If his name doesn’t ring a bell, then think of the guy that trained  Oprah and the author of Best Life Diet. Yep, him. We are going to party with him and Omron Fitness on Wednesday, September 14th from 9-10pm EST. And I can’t wait!

Here’s a special message from Bob Greene!

Details:

When is the party?: Wednesday, September 14th from 9-10pm EST (one hour party)

What is the hashtag?: #FitwithOmron

What the heck is a twitter party? Click here for that answer.

Panelists (Awesomesauce Engagement Leaders):

1. @BestLifeDiet—-Bob Greene

2. @OmronFitness--sponsor

3. @Bookieboo–Leah Segedie

Giveaways:

A GRIP of Omron Pedometers to keep you tracking your steps YO!
Copies of Bob Greene’s latest book 20 Years Younger

How to Enter:

RSVP to the linky below and show up for the party! Participation will determine who wins. Yes, that means chat away with Bob Greene (@Bestlifediet) and @OmronFitness that night using the #FitwithOmron hashtag.

Wanna help us promote? Tweet this:

PARTY WEDNESDAY: Join Bob Greene of @Bestlifediet & @OmronFitness for a party at 9pm EST, http://bit.ly/qIB5e6 #FitwithOmron

Official Rules are the party can be read here.

Looking forward to seeing you there! Don’t forget to hit the linky below!