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November 10, 2014 by: Shell

Mompreneurs and #MyLifeSparkles Giveaway

This is part of a sponsored campaign with Touchstone Crystal.  However, all opinions expressed are my own.

I always knew I wanted to stay at home with my kids when they were babies. We had three boys within a span of less than three and a half years and had you asked me about plans to add any sort of work to my schedule when I was pushing two toddlers in a double stroller and wearing our newborn in a baby carrier, I don’t know if I even would have even been able to work up the energy to laugh at you.

My boys, 6 years ago

My boys, 6 years ago

But as they got just a little bit older(and needed more and more things), I did start thinking about how I could contribute to our household income. Anything that required me needing a sitter was out since the cost of childcare for three would have negated the majority of what I would make.

Though I did not start a blog in the hopes of turning it into a job(I didn’t even realize anyone did that back when I started blogging), it did end up leading to job opportunities: a writing job with another website and later social media jobs as I learned about how to best use those platforms.

My boys are all in school full-day now, so I’ve been asked many times if I’ll return to teaching. For now, my answer is no, as I continue to do social media work, which allows for a lot of flexibility in my schedule. I do a job that I love, but am still able to do things like volunteer in my boys’ classrooms.

While it’s not the work I would have ever anticipated doing(because social media wasn’t on anyone radar when I was in college), I’m thrilled to have found this balance between home and career.

I’ve seen many of my friends become “mompreneurs” as well, whether it’s through something similar to what I do or by becoming a consultant and selling something.

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One such opportunity I’ve been introduced to recently is Touchstone Crystal. Touchstone Crystal Sales Consultants bring Swarovski sparkle directly to women in a person-to-person social selling business. It is a personal shopping experience that’s fun, easy and very rewarding! Hosts who gather their girlfriends together for a Touchstone Crystal jewelry party receive free jewelry and exclusive discounts and offers.

I am not a consultant and I have not attended a Touchstone Crystal party, but I thought I’d introduce another option to you, if you are looking for something different than what you already see a lot of in your facebook timeline.  Click for more information about Touchstone Crystal consulting opportunities.

Touchstone Crystal #MyLifeSparkles Giveaway

One of you will win one set of Touchstone Crystal Monte Carlo Earrings(1.7 carat petite studs made from Swarovski zirconia in sterling silver and a rhodium plated. Retail Value $37.00)

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Comments

  1. Diana says

    November 10, 2014 at 7:14 am

    I would love to work in a library, preferably part-time while the children are in school and part-time so that I could still do some volunteer work at their school. Right now though, I really just need a job.

  2. Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

    November 10, 2014 at 7:40 am

    Those earrings are lovely! I would love a pair of those.

  3. deb says

    November 10, 2014 at 7:53 am

    That jewelry is adorable. My daughter would love those earrings.

  4. Patricia Regan says

    November 10, 2014 at 9:15 am

    Work in a bookstore!

  5. Christina Gomez says

    November 10, 2014 at 10:34 am

    My dream job would be a drug addiction counselor. I always wanted to be a social worker, but I don’t think I could handle the “don’t take your job home with you” part of it. My heart doesn’t work that way! 🙂

  6. Julia says

    November 10, 2014 at 11:35 am

    My dream job would be to write every day and get paid for it. I’m getting there, slowly but surely.

  7. Shannon baas says

    November 10, 2014 at 11:42 am

    My dream job is a chef.

  8. steph says

    November 10, 2014 at 11:51 am

    I am THIS close to signing up for the police academy. For real.

  9. Kecia says

    November 10, 2014 at 11:59 am

    I was in college when I got pregnant with our first. I was already working at home a little on the side, so I developed that into more of a part-time job after he was born. Now, blogging and freelancing is what I do, and I don’t plan to leave home for work once my two boys are in school. My dream job is working at home blogging and being a social media manager for a few brands – enough work for a full-time income.

    • Susan Moore says

      November 10, 2014 at 5:30 pm

      Taking care of kids, which I already do, is my dream job.

  10. beth says

    November 10, 2014 at 2:36 pm

    ballerina

  11. Christine says

    November 10, 2014 at 2:37 pm

    My dream job would be to be an entrepreneur who invents something really popular that makes everyone’s life better.

  12. Julie Waldron says

    November 10, 2014 at 2:42 pm

    My dream job is to design newsletters/brochures from home.

  13. Catherine S says

    November 10, 2014 at 2:48 pm

    The ear rings are really nice. Being a professional bowler would be my dream job. Once I had my son I started working part-time I enjoyed being home with him when he was little.

  14. livivua says

    November 10, 2014 at 4:08 pm

    My dream job would be to win the lottery…lol because i don’t want a job in my dreams

  15. Pam says

    November 10, 2014 at 4:08 pm

    Many of my friends are “mompreneurs,” along with me. I have never heard of Touchstone Crystal.

  16. Debbie Denny says

    November 10, 2014 at 4:08 pm

    I love the sparkly stuff. Those are pretty.

  17. Debi - Travel Blogger says

    November 10, 2014 at 4:33 pm

    It sounds super cliche, but I’m already doing my dream job. I love blogging and everything that I’ve been able to do because of it.

  18. Kat says

    November 10, 2014 at 5:15 pm

    My dream job would be to run a no-kill animal sanctuary/adoption center.

  19. trisha kilpatrick says

    November 10, 2014 at 5:32 pm

    I’m a stay-at-home homeschooling mom to the three greatest kids on earth. I’m living the dream.

  20. Amy Deeter says

    November 10, 2014 at 5:33 pm

    my dream job ever since i was a kid was to be a flight attendant

  21. kristin says

    November 10, 2014 at 5:57 pm

    I love what i do so much time with my kids and being an=ble to enjoy life with them . But I wouldnt mind being a Princess at Disneyland.

  22. Danielle @ Chits and Chats and Chocolate says

    November 10, 2014 at 6:16 pm

    Realistically, my dream job would be being a radiologist or oncologist. Unrealistically, it is being a freelance artist and anthropologist who travels the world

  23. Liz Mays says

    November 10, 2014 at 6:52 pm

    It’s always great to have options, and this would be fun to sell if someone was looking for a direct sales job. The earrings are beautiful!

  24. Michele p says

    November 10, 2014 at 6:53 pm

    my dream job would be a writer, a well-published, non-starving waiting for that first check writer lol.

  25. Jeanine says

    November 10, 2014 at 6:54 pm

    Wow what gorgeous earrings! Such a fantastic giveaway !! My dream job would be a writer – hopefully I can one day make it happen!

  26. Jelesa says

    November 10, 2014 at 6:58 pm

    with electronics i love them.

  27. Natalie says

    November 10, 2014 at 7:10 pm

    Honestly I am doing my dream job as a physical therapist!

  28. Amber says

    November 10, 2014 at 7:48 pm

    Pretty! A dream job for me is being an author.

  29. Rosey says

    November 10, 2014 at 8:17 pm

    It is nice to be able to be home. I love going to the class functions and things too, though I haven’t really found the knack of making enough money to justify staying at home (yet). 😉

  30. Tracy @ Ascending Butterfly says

    November 10, 2014 at 8:19 pm

    I have had a lot of career reinventions, including Former Special Education Teacher, Classified Ad Sales, Editor of a Newspaper, Film Critic (most fun job EVA), Sales for a major Airline, Recruiter for a Staffing Agency, and President of a Not-For-Profit, but my writing and Social Media Consulting as well as Life Coaching Work have been most rewarding in so many ways! I have never tried jewelry sales, sounds fun! 🙂

  31. Kiwi says

    November 10, 2014 at 8:36 pm

    Pretty jewelry!! My dream job is to be my own boss hopefully with the help of my blog and building my brand!

  32. natalie yeoman says

    November 10, 2014 at 9:21 pm

    my dream job is being a pastry chef

  33. Paula says

    November 10, 2014 at 9:45 pm

    These are some very pretty pieces. I love being able to change an outfit with accessories.

  34. Kathy Hanley says

    November 10, 2014 at 9:52 pm

    My dream job would be one where the employer treated me well and with respect. I have always worked for horrible bosses and companies and have always worked hard.

  35. Dawn says

    November 10, 2014 at 10:13 pm

    Your boys are so adorable! Also, those crystals are gorgeous!

  36. Sarah O. says

    November 10, 2014 at 10:55 pm

    My current dream job is to work backstage for the Metropolitan Opera. Baby steps!

  37. Jazmin W says

    November 11, 2014 at 12:05 am

    My dream job was always to become a Veterinarian. But that dream has changed. Now I’m looking into a business career.

  38. Lana Bradstream says

    November 11, 2014 at 12:07 am

    I want to be a writer

  39. Constance says

    November 11, 2014 at 12:55 am

    My dream job would b working as a doula

  40. Christie says

    November 11, 2014 at 2:23 pm

    Those pieces do look very pretty! Always popular item for gifting this time of year!

  41. Chrystal @ Yumeating says

    November 11, 2014 at 2:55 pm

    Those earrings are beautiful. I come from a family of accountants and lawyers. When I was younger I wanted to be a vet or train dolphins. I realized I never much cared for science but I loved math. Then came the dream of getting an accounting degree and becoming an CPA. I was going to go to law school but who wanted to spend all that time in college and then law school? If I knew then what I know now I should have opted for law. LOL. So, I got my Associates in Accounting, started working in the field fairly young (before I even got my degree) and then ended up as a tax accountant. I loved it. Then I divorced and moved 1600 miles away. I went back to school got my BA in business and then my MBA which I just finished last year. Life is very different now and I am not seeking employment back in Corporate America. The closer I get to 40, the more I really want to do something different with my life. I am still trying to find my way. Like you, blogging and social media marketing is a nice balance!

  42. Kenda Smith says

    November 11, 2014 at 3:11 pm

    I love the sparkle of those earrings! Sometimes the best accessory is a nice pair of studs and nothing more.

  43. Ann Bacciaglia says

    November 11, 2014 at 3:53 pm

    This is a great giveaway. Those earrings are gorgeous.

  44. Amy Desrosiers says

    November 11, 2014 at 4:06 pm

    Even though it may sounds corny i have my dream job. I get to make money, stay home with my kids, and have fun!

  45. Debbie L. says

    November 11, 2014 at 4:14 pm

    Everyone at work laughs when I tell them this is my Dream Job. I am doing my Dream Job…I work part time at the local hospital ER department. I love it – I have time for all – job – family – blogging!

  46. Tiffany (A Mom's Take) says

    November 11, 2014 at 4:56 pm

    I want to stay a blogger, but I’d love to be a travel blogger full-time, and get paid to do so. I’m making pretty good money blogging and being at home for my kids, but I know I could do more. Fun giveaway!

  47. Veronica says

    November 11, 2014 at 6:30 pm

    It is great having the freedom to stay home with your kids. I have been a single mom for 10 years and for the last 8 years, an entrepreneur. It is risky, but having the flexibility to be there for my kids is awesome

  48. Amanda says

    November 11, 2014 at 8:06 pm

    Those earrings are beautiful I’d love a pair!

  49. Tess says

    November 11, 2014 at 9:54 pm

    My dream job is to be a full time writer. Love the earrings!

  50. Candy O. says

    November 11, 2014 at 11:12 pm

    Oh I love the sparkles! Touchstone sounds like a great company.

  51. Brittany says

    November 12, 2014 at 1:38 am

    I’m not really 100% sure I know what I want my dream job to be, but I do know that I want to continue to work from home.

  52. rochelle johnson says

    November 12, 2014 at 3:58 pm

    CPA in a major accounting firm

  53. Beth@FrugalFroggie says

    November 12, 2014 at 7:45 pm

    I have not heard of Touchstone Crystal. I hope you have success with your new business venture,

  54. Felicia says

    November 12, 2014 at 9:09 pm

    These are all so beautiful. I need a little “bling” in my life!

  55. Alyson from Starting Over at the Dirty 30 says

    November 13, 2014 at 5:49 pm

    Do I have to pick just one?! If so, I guess a National Geographic photographer!

  56. Jessica (Savory Experiments) says

    November 14, 2014 at 7:33 am

    Very pretty jewelry! What girl wouldn’t want some?? Thanks for hosting the giveaway!

  57. Dawn Monroe says

    November 16, 2014 at 12:14 am

    My dream would be to own my own restaurant.

  58. Nicole C. says

    November 16, 2014 at 12:02 pm

    My dream job would be to be an archaeologist!

  59. Karen Drake says

    November 16, 2014 at 12:04 pm

    My dream job was to be a therapist.

  60. shawna says

    November 16, 2014 at 7:53 pm

    My dream job is to be a social worker.

  61. Lorena Keech says

    November 16, 2014 at 8:08 pm

    Maybe working in a bookstore or reviewing books.

  62. Carolyn Daley says

    November 16, 2014 at 8:41 pm

    My dream job is to be a Library Aide.

  63. Paula Michele Hafner says

    November 16, 2014 at 8:59 pm

    I would have loved to have been an archaeologist but I’m happy being a Mom.

  64. Laurie Emerson says

    November 16, 2014 at 9:51 pm

    My dream job would have been to be a Architect but I love being a teacher.

  65. Karen says

    November 16, 2014 at 10:26 pm

    I would love to be an author…

  66. Christine says

    November 16, 2014 at 11:03 pm

    a flight attendant

  67. Megan Filzen says

    November 17, 2014 at 3:31 pm

    My dream job is to be a successful artist!

  68. carol gentry says

    November 17, 2014 at 10:01 pm

    I would have to say to be able to run a large corporation as their CEO.

  69. Aaron says

    November 11, 2014 at 4:01 am

    Dream job would be a Master Distiller of whiskey =)

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