Hey there, mama! Are you an Amazon Prime junkie fan like me? 2020 + 2021 have been THE year for online shopping. I’m more “hooked” than ever for better or for worse…
But….Amazon Prime Day deals this year are June 21st and 22nd and there are SO MANY great ones!
If you don’t already have one, you can get a FREE 30 Day Trial to Amazon Prime HERE, just in time to take advantage of all the deals for Prime members only.
Why Amazon Prime Is A Busy Mom’s BFF
I save HUNDREDS of dollar a year by shopping for everything from the comfort of my home, to preschool activities, Audible books, home decor, electronics, clothing, music, movies, even groceries now (free 2 hour delivery from Whole Foods – hellloo!)…
Is there anything Amazon Prime doesn’t get you access to (+ free 1-2 day shipping/returns) these days?
For busy moms in today’s world, Amazon Prime is nothing less than a BFF; I know I am trying my best to not go into stores unless I ABSOLUTELY have to these days.
Here are some of the Amazon Gift Guides I’ve created over the years to shop through (many on Prime Day sale!):
Now, so on to some of the Amazon Prime Day 2021 deals I have my eye on for toddlers, preschoolers, and their mamas – us!!! Head over to my Instagram story highlight (Prime Day Deals)
I’ll be posting every chance I get when I find a deal I think you may love: Let me know if there is something, in particular, you’ve been on the hunt for by replying to this email, and I’ll see what I can find!
In the short video below I share my experience taking Modere Trim & BioCell Liquid Collagen over the last few years, including something very important you should know about it’s efficacy and when you can expect to see results.
I’m an open book should you have any questions about Modere Trim & BioCell Liquid Collagen. You can connect with me and send a message to me on Facebook through the link below anytime:
Modere Trim & BioCell Liquid Collagen – 1 thing you need to know before starting this supplement:
Which Modere Trim & BioCell Liquid Collagen do I take?
I take one tablespoon of Modere Trim in the morning (my fav flavor by far is Mango!), and my second tablespoon of Biocell Liquid Collagen (Skin or Sport depending if I’ve worked out that day!).
Here is a helpful chart that describes each type of Biocell Liquid Collagen:
I hope my video and article are helpful in your decision on which Modere BioCell Liquid Collagen to get started with and setting you up for amazing results!
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Hey there, mama! Are you an Amazon Prime junkie fan like me? 2020 has been THE year for online shopping. I’m more “hooked” than ever for better or for worse…
But….Amazon Prime Day deals this year are October 13th and 14th! Starts TODAY!
If you don’t already have one, you can get a FREE 30 Day Trial to Amazon Prime HERE, just in time to take advantage of all the deals for Prime members only.
Why Amazon Prime Is A Busy Mom’s BFF
I save HUNDREDS of dollar a year by shopping for everything from the comfort of my home, to preschool activities, Audible books, home decor, electronics, clothing, music, movies, even groceries now (free 2 hour delivery from Whole Foods – hellloo!)…
Is there anything Amazon Prime doesn’t get you access to (+ free 1-2 day shipping/returns) these days?
For busy moms in today’s world, Amazon Prime is nothing less than a BFF; I know I am trying my best to not go into stores unless I ABSOLUTELY have to these days.
Here are some of the Amazon Gift Guides I’ve created over the years to shop through (many on Prime Day sale!):
Now, so on to some of the Amazon Prime Day 2020 deals I have my eye on for toddlers, preschoolers, and their mamas – us!!! Head over to my Instagram story highlight (Prime Day Deals)
I’ll be posting every chance I get when I find a deal I think you may love: Let me know if there is something, in particular, you’ve been on the hunt for by replying to this email, and I’ll see what I can find!
This post contains affiliate links. This means I may receive a small commission should you choose to purchase through one of my links. I only recommend products and services I personally use, like, know and trust.
If you’re reading this post you are probably trying to navigate how to start a blog, simply, as a part of your personal brand. You’re wise to do so! A blog allows you to connect with like-minded women, monetize your message from home, & build your capacity for influence/impact on a platform you own – versus building your brand/influence solely on social media. You’re spending all that time creating amazing content – it should be discoverable to the world outside of and not dependent upon the algorithms of Facebook or Instagram!!In this post I’ll walk you through things to think through and have in place before you start a blog, as well as a step-by-step how-to to get you ready to launch it!
My blogging journey.
I launched my first monetized blog while I was on maternity leave in the spring of 2016. I wanted a place where I could share things I was learning, using and doing to navigate my new role as Mama with other new moms, and to start something I could build upon as an additional stream of income.After returning to work as a school district administrator for one year, and building my blog/brand during that time as well (it IS possible to do while working full-time and with a newborn!), I transitioned into the Stay At Home Mompreneur lifestyle. I’ve since been able to replace my full-time income, with this blog as the catalyst.Now I am passionate about teaching others to create multiple streams of impact and income online through creating a magnetic personal brand with soul-filled marketing strategy to support it – with your blog as the hub!
Is it complicated to start a blog?
It’s really not, I promise. Trust me, I knew nothing about any of this tech stuff when I started mine (still not super techy to this day!!), and was able to start a blog with SiteGround in under 15 minutes.Just take things step by step and keep your “why” in mind. Your why is the reason you’ve decided that you want to share your heart, knowledge, and content on a blog in the first place.
How do you monetize a blog?
There are many ways to monetize your blog. Six of the most common ways to make money with a blog are:
Advertising
Affiliate Marketing (could include Network Marketing/Social Retail depending upon company business model and marketing)
Sponsored Posts
Sell an info product
Creating a physical or downloadable product
Referral Credit
What do you need to consider before you start a blog?
What is your brand?
YOU are your brand. Your brand sets you apart from your competition and allows you to create multiple streams of income. Your brand attracts YOUR TRIBE because you’re being authentically YOU. To keep it simple, your brand is the 3-5 things that you will create content around on your blog – the things that will put you on the map in the blogging/influencer space!It doesn’t mean there aren’t a thousand other things that make you uniquely you, but you have to narrow it down to which areas you can provide the most value for OTHERs in that you’ll also enjoy continuing to create content around.For example, for this mom blog my brand pillars are: Organization/Checklists, Personal Mom Life-related Storytelling to connect/encourage/inspire my readers, and First Time Mom Advice (including things I use/buy/love/do that I think will enrich other mama’s lives). However, when I first started Taylor-made Mama I was blogging about ALL the things – workouts, recipes, organization, relationships/marriage, mom life, Mompreneur tips etc. I had WAY too much going on, and my audience didn’t know what they could come to me for and count on me to deliver VALUE about.What do you want your blog to be the go-to space for? What are the 2-3 topics you’d like to create content around?
What is your niche?
A niche is a specific group of people with common interests that you know, understand & can speak/provide value to. Your niche will become your tribe, and your goal is to turn them into raving fans that will read/share/buy whatever it is you’re putting out there because you’ve established their trust for and liking of YOU! For example, for this blog my niche is essentially new/first time moms interested in advice for navigating and organizing the first few years of motherhood (birth through toddlerhood).Here are some questions to help guide you in determining the specific niche your blog will serve:What are you passionate about? Who can YOU best relate to?What problem/s can you solve for others? What are their needs, wants, and desires? Are people asking questions about what you want to share (is there a need for your content)?I cover all of this in greater depth in my Free Facebook community, Elevate Academy. This group is a place for multi-passionate female online entrepreneurs who are in network marketing but understand the importance of personal branding, utilizing attraction marketing, and creating multiple streams of income.
Choose your blogging platform.
There are several popular platforms such as Blogger, Square Space or WordPress.org. Back in the day, I had a blog on Blog Spot (would not recommend for what you want to do with your blog!).WordPress.org is what almost every professional blogger uses. This is the platform your website actually runs on. It’s not to be confused with WordPress.com (a similarly named free blogging platform). Free platforms should only be used if you are strictly blogging for fun.
If you want to make money blogging, you NEED to have your own domain name and web hosting.
But don’t worry, setting up your domain name and web hosting is easy. I promise you don’t have to be tech-savvy at all in order to do this!
I much prefer and highly recommend WordPress.org sites, with SiteGround hosting. Hosting is access to the server that will run your blog. Siteground hosting makes it super easy to get started and maintain your site. Their support is literally 24/7, and you can speak with them via phone or in an online chat.
Choose your domain name.
You could choose your first and last name (I also run https://ashleysamadani.com/!), or something clever and easy to remember that represents what your blog is all about and will resonate with your readers. For this blog I chose Taylor-madeMama.com because I knew it would be obvious to my readers that this was a site meant for moms, and Taylor is the name of my daughter.When in doubt, use your first and last name – sets you up to be able to pivot and also not pigeonhole yourself right away to a particular niche as you’re working through your creative ideas!
Once you have your domain name idea/ideas, check to make sure it is available and that it’s not astronomically expensive (Go Daddy is a great website for this!).Now, you’re ready to start a blog, simply, with SiteGround and WordPress.org!STEP 1 – Choose your plan:STEP 2 – Choose and Register your domain name and click on Register a New Domain, unless you already have a domain – then click “I already have a Domain”:(I’m so excited for you right now!)STEP 3 – Enter your information:STEP 4 – Select Domain Registration and Domain Privacy fees. Personally, I register with all three of the following:STEP 5 – Start a new website and set up your Siteground hosting accountYassss! You officially have hosting up for your blog.
Next you need to install WordPress.
STEP 6 – Go to “My Accounts” then “Manage Account”, then “Go to cPanel” (red button).Launch the Set Up Wizard, click on “Start a new website,” enter your WordPress login info, confirm and complete set up!STEP 7 – Click on “WordPress” in the Autoinstallers section.
Now, click on the blue Install button.
After install, fill in the information in the next screen (see below).
Choose Protocol: generally keep it the same (http:// or https if your site has SSL – recommended)
Choose Domain: choose your domain name from the choices in the drop-down menu but, most likely the first choice you see is the one you want.
Site Name: The name of your blog.
Site Description: You can change this later or leave it blank, but it’s a short description of what your site is all about. It will show up in Google searches.
Admin Username: This will be the name you use to log into your WordPress blog (or you can always use email address here)
Admin Password: This is the password to access your WordPress backend (your blog dashboard). Choose a strong, but easy-to-remember, password.
Admin email: Enter your email address
Choose Theme: I recommend installing a theme once you’re in the backend/dashboard of your blog (see below)
Click “Install“and YEAY – you officially have a blog!!
Now, you can now log in with your username (or email) and password, and access your dashboard by adding “/wp-admin” to the end of your domain:
*Make sure to confirm your domain name through the validation email you will receive within 15 days!
Selecting Your Theme
You’ll need to choose or purchase a theme. Think of your theme as the exterior to your house – you want it to have curb appeal!! I purchased mine through the fabulously talented Tiffany of Beautiful Dawn Designs. Simple, professional, stylish, easy to navigate, mobile responsive design, and lend nicely to a variety of lifestyle/creative blog content. Taylor-mademama.com is the Elegance Theme. You can upload purchased themes to your blog through your dashboard.
How excited are you right now to get started?!
I recommend you have 5 posts written prior to launching your blog – with at least one from each of your brand categories (if you are working through my Influence, Impact & Income Academy, these posts will be part of your assignments throughout the 12 Week program!).Next, you will obviously need to tackle your content creation and promotion, traffic generation, audience nurture, marketing, and monetization strategies.To help you get started, I have a blog post checklist to send to you if you used one of the links in this post to set up your blog through Siteground. This will be your one page, printable guide to all the necessary elements of a killer, discoverable blog post and post-publish promotion!Simply forward or screenshot and email your Siteground receipt to ashley@taylor-mademama.com and I will reply with your Blog Post Checklist.
I am so excited to see the impact you create through your unique message with this platform you’re building!
If you are partnered with a Network Marketing or Social Retail company/brand and would like more information on the 12 Week Live coaching program (this is NOT a packaged course!!) where I walk you through building the exact framework that’s allowed me to create a multi-stream six figure income online, while building a top 1% network marketing biz as a complementary asset to my personal brand (not my end all be all!) … enter your email HERE, or in the form below and I’ll send you some info to review via email.
If you want to integrate and build your network marketing business with automation/authenticity/searchability, and without pigeonholing yourself or sacrificing your personal brand….the Influence, Impact & Income program was designed for YOU!
Fun Things To Do With A Toddler In Maui (that you’ll enjoy too!)
Have you ever thought about taking a vacation to Maui with atoddler?
Every year in December we get away as a family to Maui, Hawaii.
It’s a magical place any time of year, but there’s something about escaping colder temperatures for balmy island weather that’s extra awesome. My husband AJ and I both absolutely LOVE being on the island and vacationed there together several times pre-kiddo (probably the last time we could actually define it as a ‘vacation’ in the utter relaxation sense of the word); This is a tradition + place we wanted to share with Taylor and, not surprisingly, she loves it too!
When you add a toddler into the mix, many of the activities you may choose to do on your Maui vacation sans kiddo aren’t going to be appropriate (snorkeling, some hiking, cliff jumping, paddle boarding, etc.), unless of course you have a set of Grandparents or a nanny with you to watch them! You can read more about how to make traveling with a toddler less stressful in THIS POST!
Fortunately, Maui has so many amazing things for toddlers & their parents to enjoy doing/eating/participating in together. You can’t really go wrong!
In this post, I’m going to share with you what we’ve done and enjoyed most the past couple of trips with Taylor between the ages of 1.5 and 3.5 years old, as well as a few travel tips to make things easier for you to relax + enjoy your trip!
TRAVELING TO THE ISLAND
Let’s start with making the trip out to Maui as stress-free as possible – get those chill island vibes flowing, mama! Knowing what to pack and not having to second guess whether you’ve got everything you need to entertain your little one on the flight over & back, and essentials for while you’re there is everything!
For a comprehensive, printable vacation packing checklist for both toddlers and their mamas to streamline the ‘getting ready to depart for paradise’ process less stressful, check out THIS POST!
I recommend saving 2-3 items for the return flight and/or picking up a special surprise souvenir activity your toddler can do on the flight home – novelty seems to hold their attention slightly longer : )
TOP TO DOS WITH A TODDLER IN MAUI
BEACHES
Kapalua Bay Beach
Our favorite area to stay on the island is Kapalua. It’s further north of downtown Lahaina (main shopping, restaurants, and most popular/busy beaches), quiet, and the beaches are super family-friendly. This year we spent all of our beach time at Kapalua Bay Beach, but we also love Napili Bay which is right next door.
Baby Beach:
This beach is in Lahaina. It’s called Baby Beach because the water is calm, warm and wave/undertow free. It’s the perfect beach to introduce your toddler to the ocean if they’ve never been before! I know that when we went to the beach when Taylor was 1.5, she was frightened by the loud crashing sound of the waves at first. In hindsight, I might have taken her over to Baby Beach First.
51 Puunoa Pl, Lahaina, HI 96761
Oh, before I forget,don’t forget to snag your copy of our toddler pool day bag checklist– all of the items are beach appropriate as well and definitely must-haves for a vacation to Maui with a toddler.
NON-BEACH ACTIVITIES FOR TODDLERS IN MAUI:
Maui Ocean Center Aquarium
This is the perfect activity to break up the days spent in the sun and/or on a rainy day when the pool or beach isn’t an option. It’s a small-sized aquarium but definitely entertaining for toddlers!
192 Maalaea Rd, Wailuku, HI 96793
Splash Pad + Playground At Whaler’s Village:
A little shopping for mama, and some fun splash pad and climbing time for your toddler in Maui. Whaler’s Village is located right next to Ka’anapali beach. Make sure to pop into Leilani’s for fresh fish tacos (and maybe a grilled cheese for your toddler!).
From November 29th to December 31st the train is transformed into the Holiday Express, complete with milk + cookies and Santa! This is something we actually haven’t yet done, but I’ve spoken to several toddler mamas who say their littles absolutely LOVED it! More info & tickets for purchase HERE.
HOTEL ACTIVITIES
The last three places we’ve stayed in Maui (The Ritz Carlton, our friend Harlanâ’s beautiful beachfront condo in Kahana, and Montage), have all had pools and kitchens which have come in clutch.
Night In
Having a kitchen in your hotel/condo allows for you to save money on dining out (although, that’s my fav part of any trip!!) and have evenings in to enjoy together after a full day of fun in the sun. Grab ingredients for a simple chicken salad and maybe a bottle of wine for the adults, and buttered noodles + chicken nuggets (or is that just my kid’s fav meal?) and enjoy a relaxing night in. If you’re staying close by the ocean, keep your windows open and listen to the waves roll in.
This year we enjoyed watching Home Alone 3 one evening in, and enjoyed playing family charades with the cards I stashed in her activity bag.
Pool Time!
Going to the pool is always a favorite activity of Taylor’s – and I’m never mad about the option of poolside piña coladas either! Some hotels will have toys your toddler can play with, but if not most all the grocery markets or ABC stores have inexpensive pool/beach toys you can buy.
Remember to apply and reapply lots of sunscreen to yourself and your little one when you’re out at the pool or beach.
Paintbox @ Montage, Kapalua Bay
This year we stayed at Montage Kapalua Bay and they have absolutely amazing programs for children. Taylor was able to attend free classes where she learned how to make a lei, dance the hula and play the ukulele (we slept in through this one!). She also received a lanyard and earned ‘merit badge’ pins throughout the week for learning about and participating in Hawaii culture. This was a total highlight for her!
Feed Koi Fish
At 9:30 every morning, Montage has Koi fish feeding. It’s probably technically for guests only, but I bet you could pop over there and they’d give you a scoop! The Ritz Carlton also has Koi Fish and fish food available upon request. If you’re there in December the Ritz has really nice Christmas decor your little one would love to see too!
Count Rainbows!
How can I forget counting rainbows! If you stay in Kapalua, you’ll likely see lots of these. Keep track of how many you see either by allowing your toddler to snap pictures of them, or tallying them up somewhere. MY next move is to surprise Taylor with a small polaroid camera like this one so that she can document whatever she wants to and have the physical pictures to look at!
The coolest one we saw was from our balcony at the Montage –Â a double rainbow that appeared after a brief, light afternoon shower!
HULA DANCING
Luau
I hadn’t been to a Luau in 20 years, but Taylor continually said it was the thing she was looking forward to most, so we made it happen! It’s probably hard to go wrong with a Luau, but the one we attended this year was AWESOME. Feast at Lele,located at the end of Front street in downtown Lahaina, was above and beyond our expectations. From the welcome cocktails/mocktails, a table ON the beach, the multicultural island fare, the service, to the incredible fire dancers – it was a wonderful experience I would recommend for an older toddler or preschooler. If you have a picky eater like we do, I recommend packing an alternate meal or snacks with you for them, as the foods are exotic and likely all new flavors to your little one.
Taylor definitely has a hard time sitting, so we were nervous about a 3 hour show. BUT they broke it up into four different sections with breaks for eating in between which allowed movement time that kept her attention and got her through. At the end of the night she begged us to let her get up on that stage and demonstrate the hula moves she’d learned at Montage! She did pretty well ; )
Children’s Hula Show at The Lahaina Cannery
Another option to see hula that’s free,a shorter duration, and entertaining for toddlers is the Children’s Hula show at the Lahaina Cannery. They perform every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30 p.m. and every Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. at the mall’s center stage. Taylor really enjoyed watching other children dance the hula, but she wanted to get up there and dance WITH them!
1221 Honoapiilani Hwy, Lahaina, HI 96761
FOOD FUN On Maui For Toddlers
Farmer’s Market
You’ll find tons of yummy local fruits & foods to try here (I heard there’s a homemade cream cheese that’s literally mind blowing), and it’s very family friendly. Have fun watching your toddler sample and picking up some delish goodies, and maybe even an iced coffee boost from Badass Coffee which is right there too!
 3636 Lower Honoapiilani Rd, Lahaina, Maui, HI 96761-5916
Shaved Ice
This is a given. No vacation to Maui with a toddler is complete without a shaved ice. Taylor loved the cotton candy flavor she tried this year (and the blue-stained mouth to go with it!)Â If you haven’t had a shaved ice, get one for yourself too!
Choice Health Bar
I can’t not mention one of my favorite places to grab a bite on the planet – Choice Health Bar! If you go, you MUST try their Acai bowls (I can’t stray away from my fav, the Green Buzz!). They make a ‘Keiki Shake’ (Keiki means child in Hawaiian) that’s relatively inexpensive and perfect for your toddler to sip on if they’re picky like mine is and likely wouldn’t indulge in an acaii bowl!
I could go on and on about all of the places we love on Maui, but I’ll stop there. You can’t go wrong exposing your lucky little toddler to a place like the beautiful island of Maui. Even though ‘vacation’ isn’t always exactly relaxing with little ones along, you’re making amazing memories together and exposing them to a beautiful culture and island vibe that you can’t help from being de-stressed by.
I hope you find these recommendations helpful as you plan your vacation to Maui with a toddler. Please let me know in the comments if you have any questions, or share with me if you have other places or activities on Maui that are great for toddlers!
XO,
Ashley
P.S. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to leave a comment here on this post or email me at ashley@taylor-mademama.com
Every year as I’m doing Christmas shopping for my preschool girl (all online because that’s how I roll), I simultaneously put together a gift guide of all the amazing items I’m finding for her age/stage – for YOU.
I’m so excited to share some great, top-rated gift options your little one will be sure to enjoy – and that will make it to your house and under the tree even if you’re a last-minute shoppin’ mama.
If you don’t have a Preschooler in the house, I have some other options for you too! Our 2016 Baby’s First Christmas Gift Guide, and 2017’s Toddler Gift Guide (18 months-3 years) focussed on toys & stocking stuffers for girls, but most of the gifts in 2018’s Amazon Prime Toddler Gift Guide are amazing options for toddler girls OR boys – same goes for this Preschool “Girl” gift guide! All three posts are updated with current links – so shop away if your little one is not yet to the Pre-K stage.
Now, let’s get into all the fun gift options from our Preschool Girl Gift Guide!
Here are some of the best, top-rated, Amazon Prime gifts for Pre-schoolers. They’re sure to delight your little one on Christmas morning (and will arrive to you with 2-Day Shipping as long as you have an Amazon Prime account set up!!). BONUS: make sure to scroll to the end to check out our pre-school perfect stocking stuffer list too!
The Ultimate Preschool Girl Gift Guide For The Amazon Prime Mom
1.Zingo! ($19.99). This game is Taylor’s absolute fav (she is 3.5 as I write this post), and I honestly really like playing it with her too! There is a reason it’s one of the most popular games for preschoolers. Zingo is appropriate for pre or early readers!
2. Barbie’s Ultimate Kitchen ($24.99). Watch the video below and tell me your toddler girl wouldn’t love this (I mean, I kinda can’t wait to play with this one, TBH).
3. Ryan’s World Walkie Talkies ($24.99). Perfect gift for your adventurous pre-schooler. These are under our tree!4. Disney’s Frozen Elsa Ice Palace by Little People ($39.82). Did you see Frozen 2? Taylor loved it. I didn’t, but I see why she did, it that makes any sense. How cute it this palace? It’s on T’s wishlist and I think any preschool girl who has seen Frozen or Frozen 2 would love this gift! 5. Osmo Little Genius Starter Kit for iPad – 4 Hands-On Learning Games ($59.99). If you have an iPad this is a great gift for your preschooler. Helps to encourage their problem solving and creativity.6. VTECH Myla The Magical Unicorn ($48.82). I didn’t quite get the magic until I watched the video demo at Taylor’s behest. She talks, lights up, has cool accessories, sings songs with you, and has 6 different activities… I get it now – Myla is pretty darn cool. 7. 10 Pack Kinetic Sand Castles. This is a great rainy day, indoor activity to do with your preschooler. Clean, safe, and great sensory play!8. Melissa & Doug Old MacDonald Poke-A-Dot Book ($12.99). Do you have a Poke-A-Dot book? I hadn’t seen this one, but we have a Safari version at home and it’s great for working with preschoolers on counting and 1:1 correspondence.
9. Radio Flyer Scooter ($34.99). Comes in pink or red!
10. Gummy Candy Lab ($14.99). This is seriously SO much fun to do with your preschooler! It’s fairly simple and not nearly as messy as I thought it might be. This one’s a must.
11. Disney Princess Dress Up Trunk Deluxe 21Piece ($32.05). Princess dress ups? Need I say more?
12. Pink Fong Baby Shark Offical Song Interactive Preschool Puppet ($14.88). Move the mouth of the puppet to start playing the entire hit baby shark song! (Full-length English version). Sorry/you’re welcome
13. Melissa & Doug Dress Up Magnetic Dolls ($16.99).
14. Sneaky Snacky Squirrel Toddler & Preschool Board Game ($8.76). For under $10, you can’t go wrong. Taylor loves playing this game with our sweet neighbor friends.
15. Crayola Scribble Scrubbie Peculiar Pets ($25.99).
Well mama, I hope you find a few perfect gifts to suit your sweet preschool girl this Christmas – the days are long, but the years are short! Enjoy every moment!
If you’re reading this you’re probably wondering,” how do I become a Modere Social Marketer?”
Modere is a 30-year-old clean + healthy lifestyle brand who has flipped their business model to Social Retail 5 years ago. It’s like being a part of a stable yet energized Start-Up (or “ground floor opportunity”) without the risk or need for hype. I know, right?!
UPDATED 2022:
Although I still actively use and sell Modere products(you can check out how I sell between $3-6K every month without sending any DMs, hosting online parties, or posting about products on social media in THIS POST, and/or learn more about my fav products in THIS POST!),
I am not currently onboarding new affiliates (I can absolutely refer you to an active leader though!).
In 2020 I made a pivot into Online Business Coaching and have since transitioned to doing that full-time. I recorded an episode on my podcast, Maverick Mompreneur Podcast™️, explaining the thinking behind this decision, and giving you the 10 questions I use when evaluating making life or business pivots (you can listen to Episode 36 HERE!).
I now have the opportunity to work with women entrepreneurs from many companies and industries to build long-term, aligned searchable brands/businesses through SEO-based + affiliate marketing, coaching, and courses!
If you found this article on Page 1 of Google, you already know I know my stuff when it comes to getting my message in front of the right people via Search Engine Optimization (SEO)!
Do you have 5-10 friends already partnered with Modere? Do you see the name of the company or products all over your social media? I’m guessing not, which is exactly what you want (saturation not a problem!).
In this article, I am going to show you exactly how you can get started as a Modere Social Marketer, what to expect once you partner with me + our team, what sets Modere apart in a sea of business opportunities, and finally review some of the frequently asked questions about Modere.
But first, because if you choose to partner with Modere I hope you’ll choose me as your success guide. I know you are someone who realizes the importance of choosing a mentor, so let me tell you a little…
about me!
I’m Ashley Samadani – solo mama to 4 year old Taylor – lover of weight-lifting, wine & true crime podcasts (to name a few things!) – and my mission is to show other women how to make income & impact online – utilizing their God-given talents to build a sustainable, successful BRAND & business that honors their TIME & authentic selves.
Life is too short not to love what you are doing.
AND It’s so important to consider whether or not what you’re doing is in alignment with what you actually WANT for your present & future.
I’ve been building online businesses for over 4 years now, and have worked hard to learn how to create success and show others how to do the same.
As a blogger, professional network marketer and coach of multi-passionate female online entrepreneurs, I know my stuff when it comes to building a modern network marketing business as a stream of income whether your focus is building/leading a team, online sales or a combination – without pigeonholing yourself, bugging your friends & family, and while being authentically YOU!
I started at practically ZERO 4 years ago. No marketing or sales experience, or following. It’s taken a lot of learning, effort and failing forward but if I can do it, so can you; I’m here to teach you what I know so that you can experience success and build a brand + business you’re proud of!
Get a head start – snag my guide to creating social media posts for products or opportunity that actually convert to sales, without leaving you feeling spammy:
My Background Before Modere
Prior to entering the Stay-At-Home Mompreneur life, I was a Special Education Teacher turned School District Administrator for 13 years. I loved my profession and never saw myself leaving or wanting to be a stay at home mom…until I had my daughter and had to go back to work after maternity leave.
Then I was kicking myself for not having a plan B that would allow me the option to stay home. No exaggeration, I cried every day driving to work for a month after maternity leave was over.
Ijust wanted to be at home not missing all of my baby’s moments, or seeing her milestones through pictures sent to me while I was away at work.
Flash forward: we made big changes as a family to be able to stay at home with my daughter after a year back at work with the plan to return to work once she was school-aged. You can read all about that transition in this post. Again, I had another realization pretty quickly that I really didn’t want to have to go back to work and AGAIN be away and missing things from age 5-18…
Time flies (Taylor is now 4!!); It’s our most precious resource, and I want to spend as much of it with her as I can while being 100% available to care for her!
However, I didn’t see myself NOT working either…I love to work when it’s something I’m passionate about and I’m able to help/impact others through my work. I was also used to talking to and collaborating with other adults when I worked for a school district; The stay at home mom life can be a little isolating, even for introverted mamas like me.
I was introduced to my first network marketing company a few months after leaving my career, and I naively jumped in feet first!! It seemed like the answer to being able to create a time leveraged income, doing something I was already doing (sharing things I use/buy/do/love on social media), in the pockets of my days with Taylor.
My mission became and IS helping other mamas to build a brand & income online that can allow them to spend more time at home with their little ones should that be their choice too.
However…back then, I didn’t know anything about network marketing or the 10 questions I really should have asked before getting into a company. Ignorance on fire, as they say!
While I met a lot of awesome women in my first company, and I wouldn’t trade the learning experience…
That endeavor consumed all of my time with many things I didn’t enjoy but needed to do to sustain and or grow my business (inventory/stock, 4-8 online Facebook parties per week, packaging, shipping, running Facebook groups by myself, sending endless samples, home parties, lots & lots of hours explaining product or opportunity, product demos, etc…). it wasn’t something I could see myself doing in 5, 10, 15 years down the line and I found myself totally burnt out. Never again!
I left a career in Special Education to spend time with my family, but I found myself constantly pulled away from them.
I Almost Quit The Industry Altogether
In addition to feeling like I was selling my soul to the grind for relatively little return on investment, I wasn’t seeing the women on my team experience success.
What’s the point of it all if you’re a leader and the only one winning? How can you offer an opportunity you no longer believe can really work for the woman who was truly putting in the effort?
The market was saturated with hundreds of thousands of others doing essentially the same thing and there wasn’t a simple system for duplication…
Simple systems that allow for duplication + timing of when you get in with a company are both key for you and your team’s long term success!!
I started praying about next steps and planning my exit from the network marketing industry…
When I came across something DIFFERENT.
Change the vehicle, but never the goal!
Why I Chose To Become A Modere Social Marketer
So, as I was swearing off network marketing forever, I saw a Facebook post from a friend saying she had the “fountain of youth (liquid collagen) in her fridge”. She didn’t say the name of the product or company outright, which prompted me to reach out to ask where I could get some (Attraction Marketing in action!!). At 36, I’ll take all the anti-aging I can get, thank you!
My friend’s response was that she had actually just partnered with the company who produced it, so she was going to:
invite me to a group,
tag me in some info where I could learn more (I ended up seeing a ton of other clean living products I wanted to try without her ever having to post about them!), and
message me to follow up with her affiliate link for the exact product giving me a $10 discount if I was interested.
Oh, I WAS interested for sure…And now not just in the liquid collagen!!!
I thought, “wait, WHAAAATT? All they do is 1) add people to a team group, 2) tag them in info to explain the product someone already indicated they were interested in, and 3) message them to follow up + hook them up with an affiliate link with a promo code attached???
THIS anyone could do! Heck, a 9 -year-old could probably work this system!”
Very curious, I asked to take a look at some information on the business side of Modere. Again, I was invited to a group, tagged in some information, and sent a message letting me know we could check in once I did a little independent research! SO SIMPLE, time-efficient, and non-salesy!
In the group I watched this video on the difference between MLM and Social Retail, and one or two others within the private group to give me a feel for the incredible team culture & leadership!
I saw a model for people looking to supplement their income from home, or wherever they needed to be, all online #laptoplifestyle
I saw people from all kinds of backgrounds winning (whether they were recruiting or just sharing clean living products!), ranking up, and having FUN!
No inventory, 3- way calls, home parties, spamming about product all over social media or cold messaging!
What I’ve found since becoming a Social Marketer
I signed on to partner with Modere as a Social Marketer on September 1st, 2018.
Quite honestly, being a Modere Social Marketer has turned out to be even BETTER than what I anticipated.
I’ve found a tribe of amazing women, and way to build an additional stream of income ALL ONLINE while:
being/branding ME, attracting customers & business partners through providing them VALUE & SOLUTIONS.
sharing a clean living brand with a vast product line that lines up with my lifestyle authentically.
showing others exactly how I do it through duplicatable systems
My team and I finally have the right vehicle. They are celebrated for their activity versus rank, and have a way to monetize their social media accounts/influence in an authentic way that opens the doors to creating multiple streams of income – in the midst of their busy lives!
Women on our team who never had success in network marketing are finally able to build a stream of income through their efforts.
Modere is ahead of the curve in implementing a duplicatable system that follows global trends in the social media space!
And we have so much FUN doing it!
Of course, each individual’s effort, background, experience, skills, determination, mindset and so many other factors determine the speed and level of their success, but for me finding social retail has been a complete game-changer.
Now, I’m also teaching how it’s possible to build a network marketing business with the automation and as a complimentary asset to your brand, without sacrificing that duplication. If you’re interested in building a business with automation that allows for time freedom, we should definitely chat!
Make sure to join my free Facebook Group, Elevate Academy For Intentional Influencers & Mompreneurs, to get an idea of my style, and some awesome training on personal branding, attraction marketing, and building an online business with integrity & in alignment with your giftedness & passions:
( If you would like for me to be your sponsor & mentor, please contact me via message by CLICKING HERE & typing “SPONSOR ID” for my Sponsor ID & the sign-up link specific to your market. You can also email me at ashley@taylor-mademama.com. I currently support team members in the US, Australia, Europe, and Canada!)
Step 2:
Click “Join” at the top right and select your essential pack to get started with us.
The annual Social Marketer fee, which includes both apps and websites you’ll need to run your business, is only $39.99. This will be automatically added to your cart. You choose your first product order.
The XM Launch Packs are definitely the best bang for your buck to get started with product to authentically share! They come with $200 in Live Clean Product credit, and a ticket to Modere’s Annual Social Retail Conference. XM packs are also a qualification requirement in order to earn a Modere Experience (iWatch, iPad, weekend getaway, or shopping spree!). There are kits at a lower price point as well, but they do not come packed with as much additional value as the XM Launch Packs. You also have the option to add items a la carte to create your own first order!
Step 3:
Select your Smart Ship order of 75 points or more to qualify for commission. I recommend setting it for the 1st of the month (the month after you sign up will be the first time you’re actually charged!) I have one bottle of Liquid BioCell Skin Collagen as mine – but have never actually paid out of pocket for it as we earn Live Clean Product credits in addition to commissions through our sales! Woo hoo!
Step 4:
When that’s all done, I’ll receive a text that you’re part of the squad! Please send me a friend request on Facebook (Ashley Latimer) asap, so that I can then get you plugged into our amazing community & step-by-step training, including our proven Launch Plan to get you off to a successful start!! You will also receive an immediate “Welcome To The Team!” email from me.
I can’t wait to get to know you and find out your goals.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
( If you would like for me to be your sponsor & mentor, please contact me via message by CLICKING HERE & typing “SPONSOR ID” for my Sponsor ID & the sign-up link specific to your market. I currently support team members in the US, Australia, Europe, and Canada!)
Being a Modere Social Marketer on our team is seriously so much fun, and I can’t wait for you to experience it all with me!
Frequently Asked Questions About Becoming A Modere Social Marketer
What Makes Modere Different?
1.Built-in Referral System. This is at the heart of Social Retail. Modere has a genius referral system set up to benefit both customers AND social marketers!!! Customers and social marketers receive a Share The Love affiliate link to Modere.com. When that link is shared by a customer, they give their friend $10 off, and they get $10 in product credit toward their own Modere goodies! This is the same system used by brands like Stitch Fix, Gilt, and Uber to generate customers through social referrals.
Modere Social Marketers are paid the exact same way on all referral purchases INFINITE lines (if your friend, shares with their friend, and that friend shares with their Grandmother, and so on – you get paid for ALL of those sales!!). Customers love the chance to earn their products for a discount or possibly even free each month, and social marketers benefit by making commissions from those purchases as well! Here’s a video that explains it even better:
2. Customer-Centered. Because of the referral system, and customers who LOVE Modere products, 85%+ of Modere’s revenue comes from actual customer sales. NOT from marketer purchases, sign up kits, etc as you see with most network marketing companies. In Modere we have a 10:1 customer to marketer ratio! Our job is to share about products we love and point people to a retail website where they can snag some for themselves and get product credits for sharing with their friends.
3. Attraction Marketing. You won’t see the name of Modere products or the company name splattered all over social media. As a Modere Social Marketer, you’ll be taught and encouraged to brand YOU and create curiosity around the Modere products you do authentically share via Social Media. You will be the HUNTED instead of the Hunter! I created a video answering why I choose not to talk about my company or product names on social media & you can check that out HERE. I also teach Attraction Marketing as it applies to automation – basically, how you ended up finding this very post!
4. Daily Pay – not only does Modere have a dual-sided compensation plan wherein you can choose whether or not you would like to build a team or just focus on sharing from Modere’s product line and building a customer pod, but sales are also paid out in DAILY PAY! Make a new sale = money deposited straight to your bank account, on that day!
5. CULTURE. From the top down, we have a company and team culture where everyone is celebrated for their activity and being a part of a movement, regardless of their rank or achievements! One of the unexpected blessings of partnering as a Modere Social Marketer has been the incredible mentorship and friendships I’ve made here.
6. Affiliate Marketing – many savvy social media influencers, bloggers and people who see the benefit of being able to share an product they buy, use, and love with their family and friends and get paid a percent commission if anyone takes their recommendation and makes a purchase through their affiliate link, are partnering with Modere. Because there is no team building required, this is possible!
Learn more about Modere’s affiliate program in this video:
7. You’ll have tons of support – I know this sounds biased, but my team is the BEST in this business when it comes to training and support – we’re here to help you be successful at this. That is because our team is supportive and has the most useful training for you – from time to advice, to online resources for EVERY topic, to business plan development, to excellent online training modules built by social media marketing gurus! It’s all served up to you on a silver platter and it’s up to you whether you take it and run with it!
We absolutely have the on-ramping system, training, resources, and systems in place to help you hit the ground running! All you need is a willingness to learn, and put in the work!
What products are in the Modere line?
Mōdere has a wide line of nontoxic, clean living lifestyle products (120+) including the following:
Modere has clean versions of everyday products you and your customers are already spending money on elsewhere (Target, Walmart, Amazon, etc.), as well as patented products you can’t get anywhere else!
A wide range of lifestyle products lends itself to a broad customer and potential business partner base. You can choose to share the products that most authentically fold into your life!
SHOP MODERE PRODUCTS FOR $10 OFF THROUGH MY AFFILIATE LINK – CLICK HERE!
What is the difference between Social Retail & Traditional MLM?
What is Modere’s Compensation Plan?
Here is detailed information on Modere’s compensation plan.
I hope this article gave you a great idea of what you can expect from partnering with Modere, me, and my team.
When you are ready to become a Modere Social Marketer simply click right here to sign up and make sure to enter my Sponsor ID I sent to you via message or email if you would like to work with me and our team..
IMPORTANT NOTE:
( If you would like for me to be your sponsor & mentor, please contact me via message by CLICKING HERE & typing “SPONSOR ID” for my Sponsor ID & the sign-up link specific to your market. You can also email me at ashley@taylor-mademama.com. I currently support team members in the US, Australia, Europe, and Canada!)
Do you have any questions about partnering with Modere?
Please leave a comment here on this post or email me: ashley@taylor-mademama.com and I’ll be sure to get back to you ASAP!
Best to you,
Ashley Latimer
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Today I want to share 5 work at home mom tips for the full-time stay at home mama. but all of these can absolutely apply to any mom trying to get #allthethings done in the pockets of their days (hello, that’s ALL of us!).
A question I get asked semi-frequently is how I get work for my businesses done as a full-time stay at home mama, without a nanny or babysitter. From the month I left my career to become a stay at home Mompreneur until August 2019, my 3.5-year-old (Taylor) hasn’t been in pre-school, and hasn’t napped in a year.
Being a work at home mom with a toddler is no joke; if that’s you too, then sister… #solidarity.
She’s now in preschool twice a week for 4 hours – TOTAL game changer – but I still find myself trying to find ways to maximize productivity so that I can meet my business goals,show other mamas I work personally with how they can meet theirs, yet be present with my daughter.
I left my career to spend time with her, not to spend all my time working. But there’s tension there and…
I’m NOT perfect with this…
Many days I find myself scrambling/struggling to do #allthethings I need/want to do to continue to grow & scale my online businesses, AND be a fully present mama. It’s harder than we can see it look for others on social media or in the Blogosphere. I experience flickers of Mom Guilt but then I remember that what I do makes me really happy & I believe the best gift we can give our children is a mama who is whole/happy.
There are also some days I go to Starbucks while she’s at preschool with the best of productive, time-blocking intentions only to end up in a Facebook scroll-hole or a deep Google dive into something that is soooo NOT income producing…
Hopefully, these work from home mom tips will give you a nugget or two to make working at home mom with a toddler a little less chaotic.
5 Work From Home Mom Tips
Multi-task things that don’t require full focus/attention. This isn’t ideal for brain function, I know, but #necessaryevel. I have specific routines, like checking & responding to emails/messages while I walking at an incline on the treadmill at the gym (good for biz + booty lol). Think of ways that you can do simple tasks that don’t require large time blocks that you can combine with something you are already doing within your day.
Apple Air Pods. You can be listening to Personal Development on Audible, voice messages from team members, or a work training while you cook dinner, blow dry your hair, snuggle on the couch with your little one while she watches a cartoon, etc. (just keep one out so you can always hear what’s going on!). If you’d like a list of my top personal development reads – almost all available on Audible.com – over the last 3 years, check out this list!
Find a gym that has childcare and a place you can work. THIS has been the key in the last year for me. We attend a Lifetime Fitness gym. I split the childcare time we get between a workout and work 4 days a week. Sometimes I work from the cafe, sometimes poolside. This glorious “me time” + work time is worth the price of the membership. Plus, I’m pretty sure it could be considered a tax write off.
Time blocking. Finding 2-4 hour time blocks, even if that means sacrificing sleep when you’re in hustle mode, is so key! My hubby travels a lot for work, so many of the nights he is away & Taylor is asleep I will work on a post or a project for a few hours at a time. Or I’ve gone through seasons of getting up at 5AM – NOT my favorite, but a Mompreneurs gotta do what she’s gotta do! When you do get a chance to sit down to work, tune everything else out. No checking phone messages, social media (unless you’re working there), etc..I find it helpful to put my phone in another room entirely so that I’m not tempted.
Last but not least, give yourself GRACE. Being a work at home mama, especially if you’re in a season where you have your little one/s with you most of the time feels like the OPPOSITE of balance. You want to do everything, and implement all your business brain-children RIGHT NOW, but the important thing is that you take a few steps toward your vision/goals every day. And don’t quit because it seems like there’s never enough time. There ISN’T enough time for dreams as big as yours, mama! And that’s okay. In a year, you’ll be surprised at how much you accomplish if you show up INTENTIONALLY for your business even a little bit each day. BUT, In this season, the priority is showing up intentionally every day for your little one – and you’re kicking butt at that!
Which of these work at home mom tips can you see yourself implementing?
If you have any additional tips for moms working at home with a toddler I would love to hear them – just leave a comment here!
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Are you an Amazon Prime junkie fan like me? How pumped are you for Prime Day 2019?! This year the main Amazon Prime Day action goes down on July 15th & 16th, but you can get a Sneak Peak by setting notifications in your mobile app:
If you don’t already have one, you can get a FREE 30 Day Trial to Amazon PrimeHERE, just in time to take advantage of all the deals for Prime members only, kicking off on July 15th, 2019 at 12AM PT!
I save HUNDREDS of dollar a year by shopping for everything from the comfort of my home, waiting in lines, etc.
Groceries (free 2 hour delivery from Whole Foods – hellloo!), toddler gear, home decor, electronics, clothing, music, movies, even groceries now… Is there anything Amazon Prime doesn’t get you access to (+ free 1-2 day shipping/returns) these days? For busy moms, Amazon Prime is nothing less than a BFF; The amount of time saved in not making trips to multiple stores, and energy saved in not getting a toddler in and out of her car seat, is priceless!
Okay, so onto some of the Amazon Prime Day 2019 deals I have my eye on for babies, toddlers, and their mamas – us!!!
Head over to the Taylor-made Mama Facebook Page and shop with me all day beginning Monday! The sale starts at 12AM PT, but I’ve already spotted some awesome Sneak Peak promos!! I’ll be posting every chance I get when I find a deal I think you may love:
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Quiet Time Station Activities For Pre-schoolers!
Do you or did you have a daily quiet time for your little one when they stopped napping?
Taylor stopped napping right before she turned 3-years-old, and my introverted/alone-time needing self thought I’d lose my mind! Without the nap I was used to her taking, not only was I not sure how I’d get my work done, I was absolutely drained by the end of the day. We pretty much immediately added Quiet Time into our toddler + mama routine*!
Quiet time is not only a way for you to have a little, well-deserved mama break (especially if you are an introverted mama!), but there are also many researched benefits for your little one:
it encourages independent play
helps increase focus and attention
avoids overwhelm
increases creativity
builds confidence
Win-win if you ask me!
I showed my Facebook friends & followers some of the things we have added to her pre-school Quiet Time station in this video, but the full list is below it (the links are all Amazon Associate affiliate links which means if you make a purchase through one of them I may receive a small commission. Thank you for your support of this content and my little fam!!)!
Some of our absolute must-have items for independent Quiet Time play are the following
(click on the image for details/pricing):
1. The Hatch Baby Sound Machine/Night Light that you can set to change colors (from your phone!) when Quiet Time is up – genius right?!:
2. Sterilite plastic 3 drawer storage chest (that I don’t have to worry about anchoring or it getting ruined) because it’s short, made of plastic, and cheap!!
3. 25 piece foam puzzles, which many pre-schoolers can do on their own!
4. Melissa & Doug Magnetic Dress-Up Dolls:
5. Ready to Read books!! Love these because, once you show your pre-schooler how to choose the corresponding button, the book reads TO THEM! Independent literacy!
6. Mess Free Coloring Books and pens (self-explanatory, I hope!):
7. Again, Melissa & Doug, clutch with the reusable sticker books:
8. A set of Mega Blocks:
All the items we have in Taylor’s Pre-school Quiet Time Station can also be found in our Amazon Favs page which has all the highlights from this blog, as well as our everyday finds!!
Hopefully, these ideas help you put together a Quiet Time Station for your pre-schooler that will keep their minds entertained & independent so that YOU can catch a break!
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*I have to tell you that since I started this draft, we have not been doing consistent Quiet Times in her room. She does very much love using her station activities in the presence of an adult though! She is SUCH an extrovert, that she’d end up talking to me through her monitor the ENTIRE TIME which was really promoting independence, NOT relaxing in the least for me, nor conducive to getting anything productive done. I’ve read that for extroverted “spirited” children like she is, a lot of alone time can actually feel quite torturous. As an alternative, most afternoons I will either let her watch a tv show (or two!) in her Playroom while I get some work/relaxing done, or allow her some iPad screen time in her room because for THAT she’ll quiet down.
Wishing you the best, mama!!