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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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What would be your dream job?

Comments

  1. 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.

  5. 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! 🙂

  9. 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.

  13. 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.

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

  21. 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.

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

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

  29. 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. 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! 🙂

  34. 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.

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

  41. 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!

  45. 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. 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. 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

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