Honoring Our Moms
Life gets so busy — homework, practices, performances, games, friends, appointments, obligations — that sometimes it’s easy to forgot things, right? To take our everyday blessings for granted, too…like our moms (and other special women) who take care of us tirelessly day in and day out. Thank goodness for holidays such as Mother’s Day, which help us stop and focus for a moment to show our appreciation!
We encourage all of our BYOU girls to think about ways you can show your love, appreciation, and support for your mom — both for this Mother’s Day and every day. Below are some quick and easy ideas to put a smile on your mom’s face. Some of these may not be something you do all the time, but surprising your mom with an occasional unexpected gesture can go a long way!
Girl Tips to Show Your Mom You Care
- Never leave your mom without saying “goodbye” and “I love you!”
- After a day at school, greet her with eye contact, a smile, and a hug.
- Ask your mom how her day was.
- Talk to her. Share your ideas, dreams, hurts, and concerns. Even share a secret!
- Ask her opinion on something — anything.
- Look around the house to see how you can help: Do your shoes need to be put in the closet? The trash taken out? The dishwasher unloaded? To a mom, every little bit you do helps.
- Make her breakfast (lunch, dinner, snack) once in a while.
- Rub her shoulders, brush her hair, or show some type of nurturing gesture — moms appreciate attention, too!
- Leave a sweet note or picture for her somewhere and when she won’t expect it.
- Ask her at least once a day, “How can I help?”
- Occasionally, no matter how grown up you feel, call her Mommy, Mama, Nana, or whatever that cute name was you used when you were little.
- Hold your mom’s hand once in a while…even in public!
- Be silly with her and help her to laugh — a lot.
- Insist on cuddle time with her.
- Have your mom tuck you in at night and allow both of you to feel like you’re her little girl again
Don’t miss our special after-Mother’s Day MOMMY & ME TEA: A Mother/Daughter Self-Esteem Experience Sunday, May 20, 1:30-4:30 at the historic Brown Palace Hotel in downtown Denver. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO and to reserve your seat!
Share Special Time With Your Mom! Mommy & Me Tea, Sunday, May 20
Flowers fade and chocolates get gobbled up – give your mom a memory that will last a lifetime! Join us for a special post-Mother’s Day “Mommy & Me Tea: A Mother/Daughter Self-Esteem Experience” on Sunday, May 20, from 1:30-4:30 pm at the historic Brown Palace Hotel in downtown Denver. 
Enjoy a traditional tea experience with pastries and treats, while benefitting from a powerful and fun self-esteem program facilitated by nationally-recognized self-esteem expert and BYOU CEO Debra Gano. Debra is the publisher of BYOU “Be Your Own You” magazine and the award-winning author of “Beauty’s Secret, A Girl’s Discovery of Inner Beauty,” and will share tips and experiences to build a strong relationship not only with your mom, but will empower you as well to be your best self.
Tickets are only $119 per pair (adult/girls ages 6-16) and include the traditional tea experience at the Brown Palace (MAP), the empowering self-esteem workshop, and a take-home gift bag. Additional family members or friends can be added for $35 per person.
For more info and to register, visit http://shop.beyourownyou.com/Mommy-and-Me-Tea-p/se01.htm.
National Day of Cyber Bullying Awareness Features BYOU Spokesmodel Cassandra Perkins & CEO Debra Gano
Students, Parents, & Leaders Join Together to Encourage Internet Safety
On Saturday, April 21, 15-year-old actress and certified child safety advocate, Cassandra Perkins, will be participating in an informative national conversation on Internet safety as part of the National Day of Cyberbullying Awareness. This free live event will be held from 1:00-3:00 pm (MST) in Parker, CO, at the Parker Recreation Center, 17301 Lincoln Ave, Parker Colorado 80134, and will be streamed live nationally at events in eight other cities and online.
Perkins, who is starring in the upcoming movie, Bully Girls, and is a spokesmodel for the girls’ self-esteem company BYOU “Be Your Own You, will be the first of nine panelists of core leaders in the community who are assembled to bring awareness of the dangers children face today on the Internet and offer expert tips to empower them to keep safe. The panel, titled “9 Lights in a Child’s Life,” also includes Mayor of Parker (CO) David Casiano, KHOW Talk Radio Host Tom Martino, Author/Self-Esteem Expert & CEO of BYOU “Be Your Own You” Debra Gano, Bureau Chief of Douglas County Law Enforcement Tim Moore, Wiz B.A.C.A Bikers Against Child Abuse, PTO President Barbara Chase, Good4Bizness Rolynda Tienda, and parent Babs Canacari.
Following the panel, Perkins will host Keeping Kids Safe: An Internet & Mobile Safety Workshop Read the rest of this entry »
Self-Esteem Expert BYOU CEO Debra Gano Headlines 2012 Girls World Expo
National girls’ self-esteem expert Debra Gano will headline the 2012 Girls World Expo, taking place on Sunday, April 22, at the Doubletree Hotel in Scottsdale, AZ. This one-day event for girls ages 11-18 offers education on timely topics for girls such as body image, bullying, self-esteem, relationships, career, and fashion. The event runs from 12-5 PM and launches with an 10 AM brunch celebrating the Girls of Merit and a keynote by former international model/actress Debra Gano, best-selling author, and CEO of BYOU “Be Your Own You.”
Debra will present “How To Be Extraordinary: An Empowerment Primer for Tomorrow’s Leaders,” discussing tips and tools to become fully empowered in a society that often disempowers our girls. She will address wise decision-making, self-worth, and making a difference in the world. Having spent years in the externally-focused ‘glamour’ industry, Debra now seeks to teach girls “it’s what’s inside that counts.” Her best-selling book, Beauty’s Secret, A Girl’s Discovery of Inner Beauty, is the winner of five national awards, including Moms Choice Awards Gold Recipient. She is the CEO of the girls’ self-esteem apparel & education company, BYOU “Be Your Own You,” and founder/publisher of the magazine by the same name. BYOU is partnered with Nickelodeon’s newest star, Cymphonique Miller of “How To Rock,” who is an advocate for girls’ self-esteem herself. Read the rest of this entry »
What is Young Hollywood REALLY Like?
In the latest issue of BYOU “Be Your Own You” self-esteem magazine, we feature nine inspiring celebrity teens – the Young Hollywood 9 – who give us the scoop on what life is like in their world and it may surprise you! Wild parties and no parental supervision? No way, these kids may be in the spotlight, but they shine both professionally and personally and what they do on a Saturday night is a lot like you. Competitive backstabbing? Far from it – they support and root for each other and are each other’s biggest fans!
Meet (left to right in photo on right) Temara Melek, Allisyn Arm, Cameron Harper, Jennessa Rose, Julianna Rose, Devin Fox, Cody Sulek, Audrey Whitby, and Noland Ammon. They are Disney stars, film stars, recording artists, and even a comedian. They all work hard and are super busy, but still find time to be involved with charities and raise awareness for world issues.
In the current issue of BYOU magazine, you’ll find out WHO:
- Admits to being a science nerd
- Is also a youth pastor
- Started their own charity
- Likes sleepovers with BFFs
- Shaves their unibrow every day
- Can stick their tongue to their nose
- Watched “Easy A” 32 times & “Hunger Games” 4 times
- Can ski black diamonds
- Has a passion for rescuing animals
Don’t miss this issue! Get your subscription today for only $17.97 for a whole year of fun and empowerment! To order, CLICK HERE or visit http://shop.beyourownyou.com/BYOU-Be-Your-Own-You-Magazine-p/mag.htm or call tollfree (855) BUY-BYOU, that’s (855) 289-2968.
Photographer: Cindy Quick www.cindyquickphotography.com
BYOU Magazine’s April/May Issue Features Celebs, Mothers/Daughters, Earth Day, Contests & More!
The newest issue of BYOU “Be Your Own You” magazine is packed full of fun, inspiring, and informative stories, tips, games, crafts, and much more! You don’t want to miss this issue!
Here’s what you’ll find in the April/May issue of BYOU magazine:
- What is Young Hollywood Really Like? Nine celeb stars share how they can be just like you and offer tips for believing in yourself.
- Earth Day Awareness & Quiz - Wait ’til you read about THIS problem – you’ll want to do something right away!
- Special Mother’s Day Section! Featuring a craft, tips to show your mom you care, mothers & daughters, and our essay/poem winners!
- Nickelodeon Star Cymphonique‘s Exclusive Share - Hear what she has to say about her mom!
- B-Love Contest Winners – And more contests announced for YOUR chance to be featured!
- Empowering Fiction! We continue with Chapter 4 of the award-winning book, Beauty’s Secret, A Girl’s Discovery of Inner Beauty
- Beauty’s Tips – For inner and outer beauty to shine your Heartlight bright!
- Games, Puzzles, Jokes, and so much more!
Order your annual subscription TODAY so you don’t miss this issue! Only $17.97 for a whole year of BYOU! CLICK HERE to order, or call (855) BUY-BYOU, that’s (855) 289-2968.
On Location With Disney’s Allisyn Arm for BYOU ‘Be Your Own You’ Magazine
Disney’s “So Random” star Allisyn Ashley Arm shares with BYOU fans self-esteem tips and how important it is to ‘be your own you’ in this video filmed on location for her cover photo shoot for the Feb/March issue of BYOU Be Your Own You magazine!
Catch her exclusive BYOU interview by ordering your annual subscription today for only $17.97 – CLICK HERE to order and you’ll get our latest issue where Allisyn discusses:
- The biggest challenge girls face today and how to deal with it
- Her most favorite role ever
- How to get started in the acting business
- The importance of being silly
- Little-known facts about her, and so much more!
Great video, huh? Tell us below what YOU think!
Enter BYOU’s “What My Mom Means To Me” Poem/Essay Contest!
Hurry – contest ends midnight, Sunday, March 11!
Here’s what you can win for you and your mom in our BYOU Mother/Daughter Gift Pack (valued at $100!):
- BYOU Logo Shirt for each of you
- Matching BYOU Totebags
- Matching BYOU Bracelets
- $20 BYOU Gift Card
- Autographed copy of Beauty’s Secret for you and your mom to read together
- PLUS, your poem or essay and photo will be featured in Be Your Own You magazine!
A selection of runner-up poems & essays will also be selected who will win a BYOU gift card and a feature in Be Your Own You magazine!
Enter today! Contest ends March 11! Let’s celebrate and honor our moms! Open to girls ages 6-17.
Upload your poem or essay and photo to: www.beyourownyou.com/poem
Got a comment or question? Post it in the comments section below!
Disney’s Allisyn Arm Featured in the Latest Be Your Own You Magazine!
You know her as ‘Zora’ from Disney’s Sonny With A Chance and most recently on So Random – and now Allisyn Arm is BYOU Be Your Own You magazine’s newest covergirl! This beautiful inside-and-out girl chats with BYOU CEO Debra Gano in an exclusive interview and shares what she feels is the biggest challenge girls face today and offers tips to stay empowered. She also gives advise on getting started in the entertainment industry, talks about her most favorite role ever, discusses being silly -and a vegan, and discloses a little known fact about herself!
You don’t want to miss this issue! Order your annual subscription today for only $17.97 by clicking HERE!
Also in this issue, check out:
- Exclusive interview with Meg Haston, author of “How to Rock Braces and Glasses,” the book that inspired Cymphonique’s new Nickelodeon show
- B-Love: Being Your Own BFF
- Cymphonique’s “True Friend Test”
- BYOU girls making a difference with Project Cure
- Fun Fiction: Chapter 3 of Beauty’s Secret, A Girl’s Discovery of Inner Beauty
- Puzzles, riddles, contests, and more!
- Shining your Heartight bright – Beauty’s Tips for inner & outer beauty
- B-Silly, B-Smart, & B-YOU!
- Plus YOUR opportunity to be featured in a future issue!
ORDER YOUR SUBSCRIPTION TODAY TO THE NEWEST & FUNNEST SELF-ESTEEM MAGAZINE FOR GIRLS!
Premiere of Cymphonique’s How To Rock – Tell Us What You Think!
Have you seen singer/dancer/actress & BYOU Girls’ Advocate Cymphonique Miller’s awesome new Nickelodeon TV show “How To Rock” yet? We thought this incredibly talented young lady did a fantastic job! We’d love to support her and know what YOU think too! Please post your comment OK?
And be sure to watch the next episode this coming Saturday, Feb. 11, on Nickelodeon at 8:30 PM Eastern/7:30 PM Central/6:30 PM Mountain/5:30 PM Pacific Time!