tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post8443819623472943755..comments2024-03-28T06:42:32.513-07:00Comments on Afternoon Coffee And Evening Tea: Don't Be Too Easily InfluencedBillie Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13515311983458309772noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-44728633413325070532023-02-04T09:21:23.486-08:002023-02-04T09:21:23.486-08:00Hi Billie Jo~ I couldn't agree more! I think...Hi Billie Jo~ I couldn't agree more! I think the best advise is to raise your children by being a good example and influence in their lives. They will most likely do the things they have been taught by their parents. Young moms need to turn to people they trust for advise. I totally agree with you on social media...not my thing. Hugs, BarbBarbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158897469583069249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-77598860068005094392021-05-22T06:25:36.439-07:002021-05-22T06:25:36.439-07:00I couldn’t agree more with everything you said and...I couldn’t agree more with everything you said and it feels so nice & encouraging to hear someone I admire write about this! As a mom who is still raising young kids, this is definitely one of my favorite posts you have written! I<br />hope you write more posts about your perspective looking back on raising children & being a mom & wife. I definitely have limited my time on social media & especially Instagram. I really don’t enjoy it as much as I used to, I once posted my kids and I toasting marshmallows around the fire at night and another mom message me and literally tell me that what I was doing was very bad and that toasting marshmallows was carcinogenic and that I shouldn’t do that with my kids (insert eye roll) Refreshing to read about the thoughts of like minded people! Keep sharing about this because there are a lot of young moms out there who need to read about what you shared❤️Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01978226479199853761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-89965064464410685432021-05-21T11:43:40.711-07:002021-05-21T11:43:40.711-07:00Well put! I use to be a parent liaison at my child...Well put! I use to be a parent liaison at my children’s elementary school and I’d always tell the parents your children need your presence not your presents. Row.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16854794563472781509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-73463032671981822792021-05-21T09:57:02.803-07:002021-05-21T09:57:02.803-07:00I don't understand the whole influencer trend ...I don't understand the whole influencer trend either. It's just like advertising - of course they are going to gush about a product they got for free or were paid to mention! Melliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13326877964335163431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-51305769182610335162021-05-21T06:56:10.578-07:002021-05-21T06:56:10.578-07:00Yes! Loved your post. I have stopped following s...Yes! Loved your post. I have stopped following some of my favorite "home" sights on Instagram over their hateful comments about people that wear masks. Also, have quit following those that want to sell me things. I am glad you pointed out that influencers "ask questions" to get us to engage with them. I had no idea and will stop taking part. I thank you for that. <br /><br />Peggy in Fort Waynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07351257879956309270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-31184355247926514672021-05-21T04:53:07.443-07:002021-05-21T04:53:07.443-07:00Love Love Love your "vintage" blogging s...Love Love Love your "vintage" blogging style layout. It is beautiful and so easy to see your posts. Hope you have a great day & weekend!Mrs.Thrifty Tipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01796719685565720364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-42538656277169162452021-05-21T00:31:04.022-07:002021-05-21T00:31:04.022-07:00Technically I guess I'm considered an influenc...Technically I guess I'm considered an influencer, but I don't promote all and every product. Some influencers only get product in exchange for review. I'll always keep it honest in my reviews because I'm not going to promote a product that's not worth the money. As an influencer, I discuss many topics on my blog. I also use my platform as an influencer to raise awareness on social issues. For example this is Mental Health Awareness Month and it hits home for me since I have anxiety and depression. My hope is that I influence people in a way that is meaningful and helpful.Pilarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814477353093949969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-70679219872215069452021-05-20T08:02:03.552-07:002021-05-20T08:02:03.552-07:00Amen, Billie Jo! I often have to remind myself tha...Amen, Billie Jo! I often have to remind myself that influences are being paid and what they say doesn't necessarily pertain to me and my family! And many times, I feel like they don't even believe in or use the products they are hawking!Beth Cotellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14536268080265726705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-54193390175459645062021-05-19T22:47:03.602-07:002021-05-19T22:47:03.602-07:00Well said, Billie Jo. The advantage of getting old...Well said, Billie Jo. The advantage of getting older is that I am less likely to be 'influenced' by anyone. I do enjoy seeking out great ideas and inspiration from others, however. XJuleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837629817375132149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-79322110983721902062021-05-19T21:19:19.067-07:002021-05-19T21:19:19.067-07:00Great post! I unfollowed several people over this...Great post! I unfollowed several people over this past year. I only want to follow people who make me feel good.Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04104100135764091440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-78849277044019212712021-05-19T15:06:18.462-07:002021-05-19T15:06:18.462-07:00Truly a wise post. Social media (except for my li...Truly a wise post. Social media (except for my little blog) and I have largely parted ways, permanently I hope, due to this very thing. I completely agree with everything you say here. Thank you for an excellent post. Deb J. in Utahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14424364735834182330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-15075727205715156832021-05-19T11:55:58.517-07:002021-05-19T11:55:58.517-07:00I am no longer sure who is and who is not an influ...I am no longer sure who is and who is not an influencer, but I am glad I am old enough that I do not give a fat rat's fanny what they say anyway. I have seen a couple of Youtube videos where the "influencers" request free merchandise in exchange for a mention in their videos/instragram/Tik Tok posts. It is rather funny to see just exactly how entitled those who "influence" feel.Anne in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-23855209690619118832021-05-19T10:25:20.142-07:002021-05-19T10:25:20.142-07:00I sometimes watch influencers just to see what stu...I sometimes watch influencers just to see what stupid thing they do next.Always promoting some product no one really needs. But I love your take on this. Daughter had Kelsa at beach and she had a blow out diaper. Like down both legs and the teenage girls all in there little bikinis were horrified. Daughter said it was the best birth control lesson she could have ever taught. Now that is an influencer.Out My windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13456481267171643227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-25504333073167822602021-05-19T09:44:24.134-07:002021-05-19T09:44:24.134-07:00LOL! It is funny you mentioned that! I honestly wa...LOL! It is funny you mentioned that! I honestly was thinking about going back to a simpler theme and layout! Thanks for the honest feedback. Now I just have to figure out how to do it. Stay tuned! : )Billie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13515311983458309772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-10547103799051532612021-05-19T09:37:06.115-07:002021-05-19T09:37:06.115-07:00Grinning...and thank you my friend...and did I men...Grinning...and thank you my friend...and did I mention I love your new look here, smiles. Have a beautiful day.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16466115918585699329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-67980719774850619742021-05-19T08:36:31.175-07:002021-05-19T08:36:31.175-07:00Pretty new Blog Header!!!!
But, the rest, is too ...Pretty new Blog Header!!!!<br /><br />But, the rest, is too hard to deal with. Please don't be mad at me for saying so....... But I feel that bloggers want to know, how their blog 'looks' to Dear Readers. I ask at times, for feedback on this. So I hope, you too, will appreciate feedback. -smile-<br /><br />For me, a straight forward blog set up is best. Header followed by latest post. <br /><br />Other than this, I get confused. <br /><br />Now I am old and may be the only one. -smile-<br /><br />Perhaps you could do a post, asking, how your new set up, appears to all you Dear Readers? that way the too polite and too sweet ones, would be able to actually tell you... If they were not as pleased. -grin-<br /><br />Whatever! It is your blog! And each of us, has the perfect right, to have our blogs, as we choose!!!!!!<br /><br />Oh and.. I so agree... Don't be too easily influenced. -smile- With blogs and IG, we have to be constantly on the alert, to not be Influenced by the "Influencers." <br /><br />🌿🌼🌿<b>"Blogs are little First Amendment machines.</b>🌿🌼🌿 Beside a babbling brook...https://www.blogger.com/profile/14230422491225783790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-64296726858353778432021-05-19T08:03:46.152-07:002021-05-19T08:03:46.152-07:00I've never really "got" the whole in...I've never really "got" the whole influencer thing, I know it's a way for the bloggers to make money but you have so many valid points there. Personally, I stop reading the minute I see something about a post being "sponsored." Love the quote you shared at the end, Maria Montessori has a very similar one: "Play is the work of the child" Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08993104398196469720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-11194108613159069032021-05-19T07:58:43.821-07:002021-05-19T07:58:43.821-07:00Well said and I couldn't agree more!!!Well said and I couldn't agree more!!! Danielle's Sweets https://www.blogger.com/profile/11455656305807994320noreply@blogger.com