*Closed* Challenge: Make Your Mark on the World & $25 Amex Giveaway #MakeYourMarkES

As a Mother, I’m constantly evaluating myself, my parenting skills, my marriage and my business.

Some days it feels like I’m spinning my wheels and not making a mark on the world.

But when I slow down and take a good hard look at what I do (besides laundry and play dates) I do have power and I’m learning to embrace it.

How do you make your mark on the world? Sharing your story could help you win a $25 American Express gift card.

5 Ways I Make My Mark on the World

1. I am a voice for mothers who are frustrated, tired, happy, overweight, tired, thin, energized and tired. Honestly, some days I don’t think anyone is listening as I write or do videos on my corner of the world. Then I get a tweet, comment or someone clicks Like and I know moms who can related to me are listening.
2. We treat our son like an adult. Don’t get me wrong. He’s not even three years old yet. But he does know his birthday, his full name, our full names, his house number, and all of his food allergies. If God forbid we were ever separated from him he could tell the police a lot about himself.
3. I admit my flaws openly. A two hour movie would only touch the iceberg on my flaw. That’s why I’ve created a motto for 2013 to keep me on track.
4. I share what I know. As a journalist it was my job to answer questions and I still do the same thing as a “civilian.” Whether it’s helping someone with directions or replying to someone’s questions on Facebook, I do my best to be a resource.
5. I donate what I don’t need. I’ve given away toys and clothes to the needy for several years now. Considering how I used to be able to give more monetarily when I was working full-time, I try to keep up my efforts by donating.

Actor Omari Hardwick Makes His Mark with Lexus

$25 American Express Card Giveaway

Lexus wants to see how you #MakeYourMarkES on the world as an entry for a $25 American Express Gift Card Giveaway.

Guidelines: For every entry, comment below with a link to it and it must include the #makeyourmarkES hashtag.  If you do all five, you will get five additional entries. Contest is limited to U.S. residents 18 and older and ends on Friday, January, 18th at 11:59 p.m. EST. The winner will be notified via email.

• Pin a visual that represents your work to Pinterest.
• Send a tweet your accomplishment. I’d love to see it. Tweet me @MommyTalkShow and I’ll reply.
• Post an achievement on your Facebook page.
• Check-in on Foursquare once you’ve arrived at a volunteer location, place of worship or school where you make your mark.
• Go to Socialcam and upload a video of your project or effort.

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post on behalf of Lexus.

All thoughts and opinions are my own.