This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cardstore.
In my nearly 6 years since becoming a mom, I have often struggled with feeling like I’m just not cut out for motherhood.
Don’t get me wrong: I LOVE my children (and I want more!), but it just doesn’t seem to come…naturally…to me.
I guess you could say that motherhood isn’t my brilliance zone. It’s been humbling (and, really, that’s OK).
But my mom? In her role as a mother, my mom shines.
She was that mom–you know her! She was always there for field trips and to help with homework assignments and proof-read this aspiring writer’s every single piece of prose.
She accompanied my little sister to children’s camp year-after-year because, otherwise, my diabetic sister would have had to stay home. But Mom tagged along, so my sis would have someone to administer her insulin.
She drove my brother to ball practices and attended every game.
And even during bouts with both MS and cancer (twice on that one), she never stopped serving her family.
She continues to do so even today. We are blessed to live in the same town as my parents (something I said up and down that I would never, ever do!), and she helps me with the girls. They so love their Manga!
When I watched this video on the “World’s Toughest Job” the other day, I immediately thought about my mom.
You see, my mom was a full-time mom. She never got paid a penny, but I think she would say it was 100% worth it.
Her value? Absolutely, positively invaluable.
In the video, American Greetings created a job posting for a company, Rethom Inc. (“Mother” spelled backwards), based on everything moms do under the title ‘Director of Operations’ and placed it across 27 markets through job postings, 14 market newspaper classified ads and 2 Google sponsored ad units, resulting in 2.7MM impressions.
The job description outlined all of the tasks of a mother without revealing the job was indeed a mom. In the end, Cardstore only had 24 inquiries – thereby proving that being a mom is the world’s toughest (but most rewarding) job.
This video is SO worth taking a few minutes to watch.
It might make you laugh. It might make you cry. It might make you nod your head a little. And it will definitely make you appreciate your mom all the more.
Interested in telling American Greetings what they missed in the World’s Toughest Job description list? Then head over to http://po.st/jZxAGd, and discuss what you think they left out.
“Homemade” Mother’s Day Cards from Cardstore.com
This Mother’s Day, Cardstore, the popular custom greeting card website from American Greetings, is encouraging people to take the extra step to celebrate mom. It’s not just about the phone call or text message, it’s about that perfectly personalized card that enables us to take pause and reflect on all the extraordinary things she’s done.
This is the card I am giving to my mom this Mother’s Day:
Cardstore.com allows you to create custom cards by adding personal photos, personalized messaging and your signature. Then, Cardstore will print, stamp and send the card for you!
I thought my mom would enjoy the collage of the girls!
Make your own Mother’s Day Card!
Use coupon code CCF4249– good for $2.49 Mother’s Day Cards (regularly up to $3.69) – at Cardstore.com.Valid April 24-May 5.
How do you describe your mom? What kind of mom are you?
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cardstore.
Marie
“You see, my mom was a full-time mom.” Aren’t (weren’t) we ALL full time moms! Ug!
Erin
Yes, we are, Marie. Sorry my wording offended you. I work from home now and consider myself a full-time mom AND a full-time (because I am now) business owner. 🙂