Jessica Alba The Honest Life New Book Mom Blogger Launch Event at Mondrian Los Angeles

Lifestyle

Today I sat down with veteran actress and neophyte author Jessica Alba at the Mondrian Los Angeles on Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood to chat about her new book The Honest Life. As a natural extension of her new title, we also discussed motherhood and living naturally. This fun, casual get together lunch, schmooze and book launch party for mom bloggers was organized by my friends and fellow mothers Melissa Gerstein and Denise Albert of The Moms.

Jessica Alba poses with me for a photo during the event

During my interview with Jessica, an environmental activist and mommy of two young daughters, she also shared about the extensive line of products from The Honest Company. The actress co-founded this upstart consumer products company to ensure that parents have access to affordable non-toxic, eco friendly and beautiful products for their children, family and homes.

There's so much more to tell. So, watch for another MommyBlogExpert post for the full story and more images from this beautiful event next week.

FTC Disclosure: I was invited to attend this intimate lunch book launch event and received a gift bag. However, I did not receive any payment or other compensation associated with this post. Thoughts are my own. See complete FTC Disclosure information that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's main page and at the bottom of every individual post on this blog, including this one.

Free BlogHer 2013 Conference Passes Offer for Volunteers at July 25-27 Blog Event

BlogHer

Hard to believe, it seems like only yesterday that I was there with more than 5,000 other bloggers at BlogHer 12 in New York City. But, it's that time of year. Time to start thinking about BlogHer 2013, the 9th annual conference, which takes place in Chicago at the Sheraton Chicago and McCormick Place, July 25-27, 2013. 

Unfortunately, not everyone who wants to come can afford all the costs involved. So, in this post I'm going to tell you how you can volunteer in exchange for a full conference pass. What a great deal this is!

As you can see from all the pictures from last year in New York in this post, this is most definitely a working business trip that's also insanely busy as well as a whole lot of fun.

Me at the Clever Girls Women Who Tech NYC Offsite Brunch

Radio City Music Hall was among the Sightseeing I did before BlogHer 12 

The Lands' End Night School Off-Site Event Was a Blast!

The annual CheeseBurgHer closing party is a must-attend

Delicious food like this was abundant at BlogHer 12

Want to join us for BlogHer 2013 but can't afford all the expenses? Not to worry. As in past years, BlogHer wants to ensure the maximum number of women and mom bloggers attend. So once again, they've issued a call for volunteers to work at the conference. In exchange for your service they'll give those of you who donate your time a FREE full conference pass valued at $407 ($398 conference ticket plus $9 processing fee). 

Note: The work for a free conference program does not include your travel or hotel expenses, but volunteering will knock a whopping $407 off your total bill for attending.

Manicures at Dermalogica Off-Site Beauty Nite, Image by Sweeps4Bloggers

The Dog Fashion Show at BlogHer in NY was one of my fave events

Jobs being offered include

• Mic wranglers at during workshops and panel discussions
• Registration Desk assistants to check attendees in and give directions
• Floating volunteers to help wherever you are directed

Me clowning around at the BlogHer 12 Milk Booth

What's best? Getting together w/ friends Well Connected Mom & Quirky Fusion

Submit your request now for a BlogHership -- but hurry because they only have a limited number of work scholarships left for this year's conference.

Here's how to Apply to Volunteer at BlogHer 13

FTC Disclosure: I am a veteran BlogHer conference attendee and have already bought my ticket for BlogHer 13 in Chicago. I am also a member of the BlogHer online community. However, I did not receive any payment or other compensation associated with this post. Thoughts are my own. See complete FTC Disclosure information that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's main page and at the bottom of every individual post on this blog, including this one.

Seventeen Magazine Launches Facebook Stop Cyberbullying Delete Digital Drama Campaign

Social Media

Seventeen magazine has partnered with Facebook, JC Penney and the organization Stomp Out Bullying to launch a new multi-platform social media initiative that empowers girls to stand up to bullies. The effort is officially known as the [Delete] Digital Drama Campaign. As the name of the effort implies, the new program is intended to give girls the power to eliminate the cyberbully in their lives just by pushing the delete button when they see a damaging comment about themselves or others online.

Moms & Teenage Daughters Unite to Delete Digital Drama

The program was inspired by the aftermath of a survey Seventeen and Facebook recently did asking 5,000 girls ranging in age from 15-22 about their thoughts and experiences with online bullying. 

The survey's findings were shockingly powerful: 51% of girls have seen a hurtful post at another girl at least once a week and 44% of the hurtful posts girls view about other females have to do with their appearance while a quarter involve their sexual reputations.

There is encouraging news though. This same survey also revealed that 83% of girls believe they have a responsibility to stick up for other girls online and 54% of teen girls have stood up to someone who has bullied them or someone else they know in the past year.

"Cyberbullying can be crushing for teens," explains Ann Shoket, editor-in-chief of Seventeen. "But with powerful partners and such influential stars on our team, we can spread the message that we all need to delete the digital drama."

Image from Seventeen.com

To spread the word about the campaign, designer L'Amour Nanette Lepore has designed pretty fashion with a message. These [delete] t-shirts are priced at just $10 each, available exclusively at JC Penney in-store and online. All proceeds from the shirt will benefit STOMP Out Bullying, an organization committed to reducing and preventing bullying, sexting, and other digital abuse. Showing support for this effort are celebrities including Ashley Benson, Kendall and Kylie Jenner, and Bella Thorne, a STOP Out Bulling Global Ambassador, among others.  Additionally, jc penney will be making a $100,000 donation to this noble cause.

In related news, OPI will be doing their part to spread the word that empowers girls to say no to cyberbullying, too. On March 18th an exclusive #17delete nail polish will be given away in a street-meets-social campaign throughout New York City. To find out more, just follow the Twitter hashtag #17delete. Event if you're not in NYC you win 1 of 100 bottles of #17delete OPI Nail Polish by entering this Seventeen Sweepstakes.

Get your own personalized Delete Digital Drama Facebook badge now and share it with all your friends and family. For more information about [Delete] Digital Drama, visit Seventeen.com/delete.

Image from Delete Digital Drama Facebook App 

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