#DoleFruitParfaits Twitter Party – Wednesday May 29!

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Smiley360


Click the button below to tweet your RSVP, and one person will win a $25 gift card!

Anyone can join in, so share this blog post with your friends on Facebook too!

Get ready to party! Come to the #DoleFruitParfaits Twitter party on Wednesday, May 29th at 1pm ET/12pm CT/10am PT! Join us to chat sweet, healthy snacking on-the-go and share tips and tricks on how to enjoy delicious, healthy snacks while keeping up with our busy schedules.

Come party with us and meet other Smiley members!

Prizes

Here’s what you can win!

We’re giving away some sweet prizes! Join the party and you can win: 

  • 1 of 7 prize packs containing all three flavors of DOLE Fruit Parfait
  • We’re also giving away two $25 gift cards!

Party Details

  • Date and Time: Wednesday, May 29th at 1pm ET/12pm CT/10am PT
  • Duration: 1 hour
  • Hosted by @Smiley360 (you must be following us to win prizes!)
  • Moderated by Smiley360 Community team members @Donal_IRL @nattyp415 @ignaciomorenow
  • Hashtag: Take part by using #DoleFruitParfaits in all your tweets!
  • Sponsored by DOLE® Fruit Parfaits

How To Follow The Party

You have several options for how to follow a Twitter party:

1. Smartstream is a cool new tool for taking part in Twitter parties! Register/Login here and set the hashtag to #DoleFruitParfaits. Check out our step-by-step guide to Smartstream here.

2. We’ve created a custom Tweetgrid but please be aware that it may not show all tweets during the party. The Tweetgrid service will shut down in June due to changes in how Twitter grants access to its data :(

3. You can also choose to follow the party on Twitter!

Don’t know what a Twitter party is? It’s a virtual get-together of Smiley members on Twitter! Our members always ask us about ways to meet each other – and now you can!

Do you have any questions? Ask us on Twitter @Smiley360 or by email to member.support@smiley360.com. See you at the party!! -The Smiley360 Community Team

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How To Follow Twitter Parties Using SmartStream

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Smiley360

It looks like our old Twitter party favorites Tweetgrid and Tweetchat are having some issues, and they will stop working altogether in June. You can use Tweetgrid as usual, but you may not see all tweets during the party.

We recommend trying OneQube’s SmartStream to make the most of your Twitter party experience. We’ve posted a step-by-step guide below on how to use it.

Remember, you don’t HAVE to use this tool. We think it’s a neat way to follow and participate in a Twitter party but if it’s not for you, you can stick to following the party on Twitter.com! Got questions? Now is the time to ask. Make sure you’re all set up before the party starts so you’re ready to go!

Using SmartStream

There are 5 quick steps to joining the party using the SmartStream.

  1. Visit OneQube.com and select “Register with Twitter”
  2. Authorize oneQube to use your account. Don’t worry, it’s safe. This just allows you to tweet through their software. 
  3. Fill out the form and click “Get Started”. You can write “Smiley360″ in the company field. 
  4. And you’re in! Note that you only need to register once. The next time you come back, select “Login” at Step 1.
  5. Type the party hashtag (for example #BakingSodaTips) into the hashtag box and click “Set Hashtag”) Wait a few seconds for the tweets to display. Important: do not forget the ‘#’ symbol!

Once you’re in, you can party until you drop all from your SmartStream. 

  1. Write your tweets in the tweet box and click tweet. The hashtag is conveniently pre-loaded into the tweet so you don’t have to type it every time. Pro tip: you can click & drag this box to wherever you want on the screen. Try putting it at the top!
  2. When this blue box appears, click it to see the newest tweets. This handy feature means you don’t have to miss a single tweet! 
  3. This is what a tweet looks like. You can Reply and Retweet as normal. 
  4. When you see @Smiley360 tweet the party question, it’s time to answer it! Remember, you don’t need to hit “Reply” when answering a question from us. As long as you have the party hashtag, we’ll see your tweet. It’s a great way to save characters! Please also label your answers with A1, A2, A3, etc.

Don’t know what a Twitter party is? It’s a virtual get-together of Smiley members on Twitter! Our members always ask us about ways to meet each other – and now you can! Join us for one of our regular parties!

Do you have any questions? Ask us on Twitter @Smiley360 or by email to member.support@smiley360.com. See you at the party!! -The Smiley360 Community Team

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Featured Member: Julie

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Smiley360

Julie is a Level 4 Smiley member from Missouri. Read what she has to say about her Smiley membership!

Tell us about yourself, your family and where you live!
My name is Julie Davis and I live in O’Fallon, Missouri. Me and my husband have been married for almost ten years. We have a 5-year-old son that keeps us very busy!

What do you like about being a Smiley member?
I love being able to spread the word about products I’ve tested for Smiley. My friends and family love having real life reviews on products. A lot of the products are things I’d buy or use anyway, so it’s always great to get those boxes in the mail!

What has been your favorite Smiley360 mission you have ever done and why?
I think my favorite Smiley mission is the Advil Congestion Relief. This winter has been brutal with colds, so I’ve been passing out coupons left and right. The Advil Congestion Relief helped relieve my cold over the holidays!

Tell us all about how you share when you’re on a Smiley360 mission!
I love to share ideas and tips with my family and friends. I often interact with other parents and teachers and they love hearing about my latest mission and the feedback that I have!

Do you think it is important for brands to listen to their customers? Why?
I do think it’s important for brands to listen to customers. We are the people buying those products and we need good quality products. If the products don’t work, they need to know that and come up with other solutions.

What’s your favorite piece of technology you own? Why?
My favorite piece of technology is my Android phone. I didn’t think I’d use it as much as I do. It really comes in handy when you need to look something up on the internet and you’re in the middle of nowhere. Love being able to check email and keep up on Facebook while I’m out and about.

What brands or products could you not live without?
I could not live without Tide. Tide is a great laundry detergent and I can usually find it on sale and use a coupon. Another product I couldn’t live without right now is Lego. My son is loving putting together Lego sets. I must admit I like it myself, too!

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8 Activities To Keep Your Family Busy This Summer

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Guest Blogger

The heat has started here in Southern California which means summer is right around the corner! Now this means that kids are out of school and parents now have to try to figure out what to do to keep those kiddos entertained. We have a three year old so we actually need to come up with ideas all year long to keep our family busy. We not only like to do events on the weekends but during the week as well. We feel this saves us from feeling like the week is dragging and puts a little kink in the routine.

I am one of those people who must always have the calendar updated with various events that we can hit, depending on what we feel like doing that day. That is why I suggest that each family have a calendar in which you can place all events and refer to. We use Google Calendar and have them synced on our iPhones (my husband and I) so we can both update and see what can be done a certain day. There are so many different ones out there and various designed for families so look around.

Now the trick is finding all these family friendly events that are out there without having to break the bank! We are a one income family so we need to have events that don’t cost us a whole lot but we still want to have fun. Here are just some of my suggestions… even though we are in Southern California, use these as guidelines for your home town to start looking for things to do.

  1. Amusement Parks: This is a given. Getting a membership to an amusement
    park seems so expensive to have to come up with the money right away but they are such a great way to have a backup plan when you just want to get out of the house! We have one to Disneyland because we are 15 minutes from there and love to be able to just drop in for an hour or two during the week.
  2. Aquariums, Children Museums, Zoos: These are also great for summertime. Besides having your admission paid for every time you visit, keep track of any events they might be having during the month that are only available to members or allow discounts to members. Our local zoo has an AWESOME toddler class that is twice a month and is only $5.00 per class because we are members.
  3. Book Stores and Libraries: Most book stores such as Barnes and Noble have story time for young ones and sometimes they have special events where they bring in characters from your kids’ favorite books. Also check your local library. During the summer months they add events because they know kids need to be kept busy and are great for families to do something together.
  4. Craft Stores and Home Improvement Stores: I just recently discovered that Michaels has classes designed for little ones to do crafts plus once a month certain ones have Family Craft times where you can get everyone involved. They are low priced and allow you can register ahead of time or just show up. Also your local Home Improvement Stores have great building activities on the weekends where all materials are provided and the kids get to make some cool stuff.
  5. Community Centers: Every semester we receive a manual from our local community center that has a schedule of classes for all ages, adults, kids and families for anything from sports to art classes. These have been such a huge life saver for my husband who stays home with our little one. Included with the classes is a list of family events going on around our neighborhood throughout the summer including concerts in the park, 4th of July events and movies in the park! Keep an eye out for them or log onto their website to see what they have available.
  6. Local Mall: Most malls have family events during the week or on the weekends that range from cooking classes for little ones to crafting. Check your local mall website where they will post events for the mall and for stores located in the malls.
  7. Bowling, Miniature Golf, Family Centers, etc.: Always check the websites to your local family centers for free events or discount days. These will be very common during the next couple of months! During the summer, kids can bowl for free at certain bowling arenas, check your local place.
  8. Theaters: Many movie theaters have days during the week where ticket prices are a lot less than the regular ticket prices. This might be a great way to get out of the house during the week without having to break the bank. Also check your local theater, some are showing kids flicks on certain mornings for only a $1.00!

Several times I have been asked by friends and family members how do I know what is going on around us and how do I keep us so busy! Well I have my list of places that once a month I sit down on my computer and check their websites for events happening. I then add those that I think we would be interested in doing this way they are at our fingertips when we want something to do!

Make the best of these summer days with your kids! They only stay little so long and this is the time to make memories. Although I will admit that I also do this for selfish reason, it is nice to get out of the day to day work day routine that we get sucked into and have a little fun during the week!

Marriedtogeek.net is a blog about figuring out motherhood and what the heck my GEEK husband is talking about all at the same time. I blog and tweet about family, food, product reviews and giveaways.

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Verify Your Shipping Address to Receive Smiley Kits

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Smiley360


We’ve introduced a new feature to your Smiley profile – address verification. What does this mean? We match your address with the USPS system to make sure you have given us your correct mailing address. This means we send your Smiley kits to the correct place, and your missions don’t get lost in the mail!

Take a second to verify your address now:

  1. Log in to Smiley360 using your email address or Facebook account
  2. Visit “Profile Info” and click on the new tab “Shipping Address”
  3. Input your mailing address and click submit. You will see one of these symbols:

     If you see a red X next to your address, that means that your address could not be verified as typed, and you must re-type it or enter a different address.

    If you see a green checkmark next to your address, that means it has been verified and you’re good to go!

If you see neither an X or a checkmark, it means we still need time to process your address. In this case, please check back in 24 hours.

Potential reasons why your address could not be verified:

  • there is a typo somewhere in your address or ZIP code
  • the United States Postal Service database does not recognize your address

So, is your address verified?

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#BakingSodaUses Twitter Party – Wednesday, May 22!

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Smiley360


Click the button below to tweet your RSVP, and one person will win a $25 gift card!

Anyone can join in, so share this blog post with your friends on Facebook too!

It’s party time again! Come to the #BakingSodaUses Twitter party on Wednesday, May 22nd at 1pm ET/12pm CT/10am PT! We’ll be exploring the hundreds of uses for baking soda for cleaning, deodorizing,  personal care and other miscellaneous tips. ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda is one of the most resourceful products to have in your home! With countless everyday uses for about $1, it’s the secret to a cleaner house for less.

Come party with us and meet other Smiley members!

Here’s what you can win!

Prizes

We’re giving away some awesome prizes! Join the party and you can win one of eight ARM & HAMMER™ tote bags containing: 

  • a 5 lb bag of ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda
  • baking soda shaker
  • Household Uses for Baking Soda book
  • thumb drive
  • Rowallan brand beauty kit

Party Details

  • Date and Time: Wednesday, May 22nd at 1pm ET/12pm CT/10am PT
  • Duration: 1 hour
  • Hosted by @Smiley360 (you must be following us to win prizes!)
  • Moderated by Smiley360 Community team members @Donal_IRL @nattyp415 @ignaciomorenow
  • Hashtag: Take part by using #BakingSodaUses in all your tweets!
  • Sponsored by ARM & HAMMER™

How To Follow The Party

Listen up! It looks like our old Twitter party favorites Tweetgrid and Tweetchat are having some issues, and they will stop working altogether in the coming weeks :( We’ve created a custom Tweetgrid as usual, but you may not see all tweets during the party.

We recommend trying OneQube’s SmartStream to make the most of your Twitter party experience. We’ve posted a step-by-step guide below on how to use it.

Remember, you don’t HAVE to use this tool. We think it’s a neat way to follow and participate in a Twitter party but if it’s not for you, you can stick to following the party on Twitter.com! Got questions? Now is the time to ask. Make sure you’re all set up before the party starts so you’re ready to go!

Using SmartStream

There are 5 quick steps to joining the party using the SmartStream.

  1. Visit OneQube.com and select “Register with Twitter”
  2. Authorize oneQube to use your account. Don’t worry, it’s safe. This just allows you to tweet through their software. 
  3. Fill out the form and click “Get Started”. You can write “Smiley360″ in the company field. 
  4. And you’re in! Note that you only need to register once. The next time you come back, select “Login” at Step 1.
  5. Type the party hashtag (for example #BakingSodaUses) into the hashtag box and click “Set Hashtag”) Wait a few seconds for the tweets to display. Important: do not forget the ‘#’ symbol!

Once you’re in, you can party until you drop right all from your SmartStream. 

  1. Write your tweets in the tweet box and click tweet. The hashtag is conveniently pre-loaded into the tweet so you don’t have to type it every time. Pro tip: you can click & drag this box to wherever you want on the screen. Try putting it at the top!
  2. When this blue box appears, click it to see the newest tweets. This handy feature means you don’t have to miss a single tweet! 
  3. This is what a tweet looks like. You can Reply and Retweet as normal. 
  4. When you see @Smiley360 tweet the party question, it’s time to answer it! Remember, you don’t need to hit “Reply” when answering a question from us. As long as you have the party hashtag, we’ll see your tweet. It’s a great way to save characters! Please also label your answers with A1, A2, A3, etc.

Don’t know what a Twitter party is? It’s a virtual get-together of Smiley members on Twitter! Our members always ask us about ways to meet each other – and now you can!

Do you have any questions? Ask us on Twitter @Smiley360 or by email to member.support@smiley360.com. See you at the party!! -The Smiley360 Community Team

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Meet The Smiley Team: Donal

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Smiley360

In a new series of monthly blog posts, we’re shining a spotlight on the people behind Smiley. First up is Community Manager Donal!

What is your role at Smiley?

As a Community Manager, I’m out there making sure that Smiley members are, well, smiling! I read all of your questions and comments on Facebook and Twitter and help out Smiley members in need. I also write a lot of the communication you see from Smiley: emails, Facebook posts, tweets and blog posts. We always have missions going on and a lot of updates to send!

Where are you from and how long have you been with Smiley?

I’m from a very small town in Ireland. I moved to New York two years ago and that’s where I found Smiley! New York is such an exciting place to live and work. There’s always something fun to do!

What’s the best part of your job?

That’s an easy question to answer. I love seeing members getting excited about missions. It’s very rewarding to see so many people enjoy being a part of the Smiley community. I also get on a Smiley mission every so often. There’s something exciting about getting a Smiley kit in the mail!

What have been some of your favorite missions?

The recent Campbell’s Go Soup Mission was a great one to be a part of. I received the Spicy Chorizo flavor and it was one of the most delicious and easy meals I’ve eaten. I also shared the finger mustache tattoos at a party and they were a big hit!

What are three things you can’t live without?

My smartphone, a daily cup of coffee and smiley360.com!

What is one thing you’d like to say to members of the Smiley community?

We wouldn’t even exist without you so enthusiastically sharing on your missions. So I’d like to say thank you! And we love hearing from you, so please say hi anytime!

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#ToxinFreeGen Twitter Party – Tuesday, May 21!

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Smiley360

Click the button below to tweet your RSVP, and one person will win the first prize of the party!

Anyone can join in, so share this blog post with your friends on Facebook too!

It’s party time! Come to the #ToxinFreeGen Twitter party on Tuesday, May 21st at 1pm ET/12pm CT/10am PT! We’re going eco-friendly and chatting about choosing natural ingredient products for ourselves and our families. Come party with us and meet other Smiley members!

Prizes

We’re giving away some great prizes! Join the party and you can win one of ten Seventh Generation™ product packs, each containing 8 different product samples! Seventh Generation™ products use natural fragrances derived from 100% essential oils and botanical extracts. Seventh Generation™ also offers solutions for your kitchen, bathroom, and laundry room.

Party Details

  • Date and Time: Tuesday, May 21st at 1pm ET/12pm CT/10am PT
  • Duration: 1 hour
  • Hosted by @Smiley360 (you must be following us to win prizes!)
  • Moderated by Smiley360 Community team members @Donal_IRL @nattyp415 @ignaciomorenow
  • Hashtag: Take part by using #ToxinFreeGen in all your tweets!
  • Sponsored by Seventh Generation™ – Follow @SeventhGen on Twitter!

How To Follow The Party

Listen up! It looks like our old Twitter party favorites Tweetgrid and Tweetchat are having some issues, and they will stop working altogether in the coming weeks :( We’ve created a custom Tweetgrid as usual, but you may not see all tweets during the party.

We recommend trying OneQube’s SmartStream to make the most of your Twitter party experience. We’ve posted a step-by-step guide below on how to use it.

Remember, you don’t HAVE to use this tool. We think it’s a neat way to follow and participate in a Twitter party but if it’s not for you, you can stick to following the party on Twitter.com! Got questions? Now is the time to ask. Make sure you’re all set up before the party starts so you’re ready to go!

Using SmartStream

There are 5 quick steps to joining the party using the SmartStream.

  1. Visit OneQube.com and select “Register with Twitter”
  2. Authorize oneQube to use your account. Don’t worry, it’s safe. This just allows you to tweet through their software. 
  3. Fill out the form and click “Get Started”. You can write “Smiley360″ in the company field. 
  4. And you’re in! Note that you only need to register once. The next time you come back, select “Login” at Step 1.
  5. Type the party hashtag (for example #ToxinFreeGen) into the hashtag box and click “Set Hashtag”) Wait a few seconds for the tweets to display. Important: do not forget the ‘#’ symbol!

Once you’re in, you can party until you drop right all from your SmartStream. 

  1. Write your tweets in the tweet box and click tweet. The hashtag is conveniently pre-loaded into the tweet so you don’t have to type it every time. Pro tip: you can click & drag this box to wherever you want on the screen. Try putting it at the top!
  2. When this blue box appears, click it to see the newest tweets. This handy feature means you don’t have to miss a single tweet! 
  3. This is what a tweet looks like. You can Reply and Retweet as normal. 
  4. When you see @Smiley360 tweet the party question, it’s time to answer it! Remember, you don’t need to hit “Reply” when answering a question from us. As long as you have the party hashtag, we’ll see your tweet. It’s a great way to save characters! Please also label your answers with A1, A2, A3, etc.

Don’t know what a Twitter party is? It’s a virtual get-together of Smiley members on Twitter! Our members always ask us about ways to meet each other – and now you can!

Do you have any questions? Ask us on Twitter @Smiley360 or by email to member.support@smiley360.com. See you at the party!! -The Smiley360 Community Team

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Introducing the Smiley Recipe Box!

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Smiley360

We are excited to announce a new addition to the Smiley360 website – introducing the Smiley Recipe Box!

The Smiley Recipe Box, powered by Ziplist is a new feature to help you create and manage grocery shopping lists, find and save favorite recipes from across the web, get great savings and share with friends and family. Smiley Recipe Box also brings an exciting new element to your Smiley360 missions.

Many Smiley members have been on a mission to cook up their own kitchen creations, with brands like StarKist®, PAM® Cooking Spray and Kikkoman® Soy Sauce. You will now be able to easily access delicious recipes featuring products from your missions and create a shopping list of ingredients!

How do I get started? If you’ve never used ZipList before, it’s simple! Click on Smiley Recipe Box and log in using a social account such as Facebook or Twitter. You can also create an account with any email address.

Recipe Box

Search for recipes from all across the web in one place.

When you see a recipe you like, click the Save button to add it to your Recipe Box.

Plan Your Grocery Shopping

Save ingredients to your shopping list and make sure you don’t forget anything on your next grocery run. For each recipe, you will see an Add to List button. What’s more, you can ditch the paper notes and download the free ZipList mobile app to make sure you’ll have your shopping list with you wherever you go.

Here’s what a shopping list looks like. Just click on “My Lists” to view yours.

Get Great Deals!

Next to some items in your shopping list you will see a blue $ symbol. That means there are deals available! Not only can you browse weekly grocery deals, you’ll receive coupons for the items you add to your list. Let money-saving coupons come to you!

View all deals for the week under the “Grocery Deals” tab.

And that’s it! We want your feedback, so let us know what you think in the comments below.

Our partnership with ZipList means you can access your Recipe Box from a whole host of sites across the web, including Epicurious, AOL’s KitchenDaily, MarthaStewart.com, WomansDay.com, Recipegirl.com and now Smiley360! ZipList is taking over the culinary web and we’re excited to be on board.

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Featured Member: Marlene

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Smiley360

Marlene loves to spread the word when she’s on a mission and when she’s not! Here she talks to us about being a Smiley member.

Tell us about yourself, your family and where you live!
I live in Arkansas, with my husband & our 10 kids & 6 dogs & 6 cats. We are pet parents!

What do you like about being a Smiley member?
I like all of the missions & getting to tell everyone I know about Smiley.

What has been your favorite Smiley360 mission you have ever done and why?
If I had to pick just one it would be the PAM Cooking Spray mission cause we use PAM all the time. I stay super busy in the kitchen cooking & baking all the time & with PAM you don’t have to worry about baked and stuck on messes.

Tell us all about how you share when you’re on a Smiley360 mission!
I share a lot when I’m on a Smiley mission & when I’m not on a Smiley mission because I’m always on a Smiley mission! I share via Facebook, Twitter, face to face, over the phone, email, & text. I talk to strangers all the time & tell them about Smiley & where & how to join.

Do you think it is important for brands to listen to their customers? Why?
I do think it is important for brands to listen to their customers because I want a product that reflects my style or meets a need that I have.

What’s your favorite piece of technology you own? Why?
My favorite piece of technology that I own is my iPhone 5 cause it’s easy to use & it’s always on me. I could not live without my iPhone, Smiley or my laptop.

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