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This sponsored post on self esteem is sponsored by Global Influence. All words and opinions are my own.

One of the things I started to think about when I found out that I was having a baby girl was how to make sure she developed a good sense of self esteem. Girls are notoriously hard on themselves for how the look, what they weigh, if they’re as pretty as the person sitting next to them. It doesn’t help that as women, we are often each other’s worst enemy when it comes to self esteem and self-confidence.

Teaching Bubbles Self Esteem #GirlsUnstoppable

I work every day to give her the confidence she’ll need to navigate through those tween and teen years of who is wearing what and playing down your strengths to fit in. We encourage her to try new things and praise her efforts, all while giving her the space to problem solve and learn from mistakes. Most of all I try to be a good role model; negative self-talk is a learned behavior, so I work to ensure she doesn’t pick it up from me. Continue reading »

This post on getting ready for tailgating is sponsored by Global Influence. All words and thoughts are my own.

I have mentioned a time or twelve that we are pretty serious NCAA® sports fans around here. We love sports in general, really, but I’ve always felt there’s something special about collegiate sports. We try not to miss any opportunity to get together for some tailgating. Family, food, and friendly rivalries – we usually have it all.

If you’re a fan, also, then you’re probably also a fan of getting together with friends and family to support your favorite teams. Even those that aren’t necessarily “into” collegiate sports probably find themselves enjoying the atmosphere at the games or when tailgating at home or a friend’s house.

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I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Welch’s. I received product samples to facilitate my review, and a promotional item as a thank you for participating.

It’s always interesting to me what memories you carry with you in life. Some of them are big, like your first trip to Disney World. And some of them are more mundane, like your favorite snack.

We recently were visiting my family in Maine, and we created a number of new memories. Bubbles reminds us frequently of some of her favorite moments from the trip: visiting the pumpkin patch, playing with her young cousins, and the little gift that my Mom would leave on the table for Bubbles to open each morning when she woke up.

Share What's Good: Four Generations #ShareWhatsGood

This is a sponsored post on the Personal Shopper program. I am a Sears blogger, though all opinions are my own.

This is the time of year when people start to step up their shopping game. There are new looks for fall, a winter wardrobe that needs to be thought about (especially if you live someplace that gets snow), great new product releases in the home entertainment world, and multiple holidays that all inspire changes to home decor. It’s exciting, but can also be a little overwhelming.

If you’re not someone that really enjoys shopping, or if comparing prices and styles across multiple websites leaves you frazzled, then you may want to consider the Sears and Kmart Personal Shopping program. Using a personal shopping expert is a free service for Shop Your Way rewards members (which is also free) and it gives you access to folks who will do the research and comparing for you. These shoppers know the Sears and Kmart brands and provide you with great advice on quality shopping purchases.

Sears and Kmart Personal Shopper Program

Now, if you’re someone who does love to shop (like me!), instead of using the Personal Shopper service you might consider signing up to be a Personal Shopper. You’ll be able to share your expertise with friends and family and when they make qualifying purchases from Kmart, Sears or Land’s End, you’ll earn commission! If you’re someone that people turn to for recommendations, anyway, why not get paid for it? Everyone could use a little extra money before the holidays and this is one way to earn it while doing something you enjoy.

If that sounds like you, sign up to become a Personal Shopper and get started helping people find products they’ll love.

Would you prefer to use a Personal Shopper or become one?

This post on healthy lunch ideas is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group™ and Lean Cuisine, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #HonestlyGood #ad http://cmp.ly/3/8vNxcO

When you’re trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle one of the biggest roadblocks can be life itself. It often feels like there just aren’t enough hours in the day to get all the necessities done, let alone anything extra. Things like the gym or getting a full night’s sleep sort of fall by the wayside.

One of the easiest ways that I’ve found to stay on track is to stock my freezer with frozen meals. Breakfast and lunch are both frequently a “lite” or healthy entree that I can pop in the microwave. They’re huge time-savers and you can’t beat the portion and calorie control that a prepackaged meal provides.

Healthy Lunch Ideas: Lean Cuisine #HonestlyGood Frozen Meals

Views From the Ville

Teaching Our Daughter Self Esteem – Let’s Make Girls Unstoppable!

Get Ready for Tailgating with Rite Aid and Unilever

Share Your Favorite Family Moments in the Welch’s Share What’s Good Photo Contest

Personal Shopper Program Makes Shopping Easier and Could Earn You Extra Money #PersonalShopper

Would you prefer to use a Personal Shopper or become one?

Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle Can Be #HonestlyGood