Social Media for the Chester County Mom

Facebook. Twitter. Pinterest. Youtube. Blogs.

Everyone wants to be connected, but many are uncertain how certain social media outlets benefit them.  Some might even be intimidated by the process of figuring out how things like Twitter or Pinterest work.  But there are so many awesome benefits for Moms in these social media realms, it’s just a matter of understanding them.

We will be hosting a Social Media for Moms class in the near future.  The time together will be casual discussion (hopefully with tasty treats involved). We’ll talk all about how Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest and blogs can be great tools for parents. We’ll explain how to get started, and what new ways to use them.

Would you be interested in joining us?  Let us know! Fill our the form below to have all the latest info on our upcoming class.  

Handy Manny Big Race will air from 7:00 – 7:30 PM on Saturday, March 20 (Twitter Party Invite)

Big news! On Saturday, March 20th the “Handy Manny” gang will prepare for the Wood Valley 500 in the brand new primetime special, Handy Mandy Big Race and Mom Central is holding a Twitter Party to Celebrate! Join the gals at Mom Central between 6:30 and 7:30 PM on Saturday, March 20th, using the hashtag #HandyMannyBigRace and to chat about Handy Manny and share your feedback as the show airs live and have a chance to win great Handy Manny prizes!

As the Mom of any preschooler can attest, keeping up with little ones’ endless amounts of energy and constant need for activities can prove challenging at times. Fun and engaging programs like Playhouse Disney’s “Handy Manny” give us Moms the opportunity to cuddle up and spend some quality time learning and relaxing together while keeping preschoolers entertained!

On Twitter, the Mom Central gals will be talking to Moms about how you keep up with your preschooler’s unending energy and how shows like Handy Manny play a role. Do you have a Handy Manny fan in your house? What makes the program a hit with your little one? We’ll also be tweeting during the premiere of Handy Manny Big Race and would love to get your feedback as the show airs!

FAQs:

How do I join the conversation?

Visit http://www.twitter.com/ and tweet using the hashtag #HandyMannyBigRace. Mom Central moderators will help guide the conversation with fun questions and giveaways.

Who are the moderators? Stacy Debroff (@MomCentral) along with Mom Central staffers Amy (@AmyJo917), Camilla (@retecki) and Elizabeth (@ejchapin) will be on hand to guide the discussion and chat with participants. Make sure you’re following them before the party starts!

How do I follow the conversation? Use the hashtag #HandyMannyBigRace to follow along. To help keep up with the conversation, we suggest that you follow the hashtag by
Setting up a #HandyMannyBigRace search on search.twitter.com or on your twitter program (e.g. TweetDeck or Twirl)

If you have any questions about following along or participating on Twitter…please feel free to shoot us an email (chestercountymoms@gmail.com)

Chester County Tweet-Up on 9/11

Friday, September 11, 2009

6:30pm – 10:00pm

Victory Brewing Company

420 Acorn Lane

Downingtown, PA 19335

Do you “Tweet”? Come and meet up with your Chesco “tweeps” at the Chester County TWEETUP @VictoryBeer in Downingtown Fri, 9/11 6:30PM-? The Victory Brew Beer Tasting Big table is reserved for us from 6-8. Questions….contact @kimwood

Car Seat Safety Twitter Event

Frugal Finds Friday: Real Deal on Twitter, Part 2

After telling you about Twitter, the micro-blogging online social media tool, I wanted to share stories of real people who use it to save money every day. Instead, I found more who share as many and more deals than they can even use themselves.

After putting my request out to the blogsphere, one person who answered me back was Nicole Wiseberg of Nicole’s Nickels (or www.nicolesnickels.com). Nicole told me that she reads over 150 money saving blogs daily, searching for deals to write about on her blog and post on Twitter throughout the day.

“Tweets automatically go out when I post [a new entry] on my blog. I have received emails from readers who found me through these tweets and I have definitely used this tool as a wonderful medium to increase awareness about my blog and make it easier for readers to find my awesome deals,” shares Nicole.

For more of this article, click over HERE to DIY Frugal where Sarah is working up tons ‘o money saving resources just for you!

Why Would I Use Twitter? Part 1

Twitter is showing up everywhere and if you haven’t heard of the micro-blogging site by now, you may be one tweet behind the times. Even Hillary Clinton admitted this summer, “I don’t know a twitter from a tweeter, but apparently it is important.” She was referring to it’s use in the Iranian elections when the government attempted to squelch every other form of communication. Hundreds of first-hand observers found a way to connect through the mini-messaging service.

Twitter started out as an online social media tool which connected friends and acquaintances through short messages of 140 characters or less. The program has grown to over 7 million users in little over two years. Though many users don’t return once they start an account, many more are catching on to it’s usefulness as a free tool and economic way of advertising and connecting with others in their industry and around the world.

Read the whole article, HERE at DIYFrugal!