SHARE WHAT #LIFEWITHKIDS IS REALLY LIKE! 🎨🧸🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒

Now introducing… the #lifewithkids campaign!

Parents… spill what life is REALLY like with kids for the chance to win some AMAZING prizes that YOU deserve!! 🏆

RULES!

⭐️ each post must have AT LEAST 3 original photos (taken by YOU!!) make sure to edit these to add details to them!

⭐️ caption must be INFORMATIVE! We want to hear your story - what life with kids is like for YOU!

⭐️ you MUST hashtag #lifewithkids AND #lemon8challenge to make the leaderboard and qualify!

THE LEADERBOARD!

🏆 create a post = 5 points (30 max!)

🏆 follow @Lemon8Parenting = 5 points (you can only get this once!)

🏆 one like on your post = 1 point (the more likes, the more points!)

Good luck 🍋😉

#lemon8parenting #parentsoflemon8

2024/10/29 Edited to

... Read moreParenting is a unique journey filled with ups and downs, and the #LifeWithKids campaign invites parents to express their authentic experiences. The initiative encourages submissions that highlight the joys and challenges of raising children. Participating parents are asked to share at least three original photos that depict their daily lives, alongside informative captions detailing their stories. Each post counts as 5 points in the leaderboard, with additional points awarded for likes. This competitive aspect drives engagement while allowing parents to showcase their creativity. The prizes include popular items such as a Stanley Tumbler, UGG Slippers, Keurig Coffee Maker, and even cash gift cards, making it a fun way to motivate parents to share real-life insights. Topics could range from the whimsical moments of childhood to the profound lessons learned throughout parenthood. Contributors can share their routines, their favorite family activities, or even their biggest struggles in balancing work and family life. The campaign also emphasizes the importance of detailed storytelling, advising participants to create captions that go beyond a simple narrative. This approach helps foster a community of support and understanding among parents, encouraging them to learn from each other’s experiences. By using the hashtags #LifeWithKids and #Lemon8Challenge, participants not only engage with the contest but also join a larger conversation about parenting in the modern world. Join the movement, share your genuine parenting journey, and connect with others who are navigating similar paths!

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Mariana • sahm

I’m so excited that my post made it to “post ideas” on this campaign🥹 thank you🫶🏼

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