I Am Beautiful: How to Raise Girls with Self-Esteem

A story I've found on Babble.com, for all of you beautiful mothers & daughters-PnKB

"This article on offbeatfamilies.com really hit me squarely in the solar plexus. Amanda, the writer of "I've Started Telling My Daughter I'm Beautiful" nails it with the paragraph below:

I don't want my girls to be children who are perfect and then, when they start to feel like women, they remember how I thought of myself as ugly and so they will be ugly too. They will get older and their breasts will lose their shape and they will hate their bodies, because that's what women do. That's what mommy did. I want them to become women who remember me modeling impossible beauty. Modeling beauty in the face of a mean world, a scary world, a world where we don't know what to make of ourselves.

"Look at me, girls!" I say to them. "Look at how beautiful I am. I feel really beautiful, today."

My daughter comes from me. Her flesh and bone is from my flesh and bone. Her DNA is from my DNA. My wrinkles will someday be her wrinkles. My sagging boobs will someday be her sagging boobs. And so, to deny my beauty is to deny her beauty for the rest of her life. She already knows how beautiful I am. And her current definition of my beauty is the true definition of beauty. I only need to confirm it for her in my words and actions.

I am beautiful, child. This stomach full of stretch marks and weird wrinkles is beautiful because it reminds me of you. These crow's feet tracking around my eyes are beautiful because they are the result of laughing so hard at your antics.

And maybe treating myself gently so as to influence my daughter will, in turn, influence me. As Amanda from offbeatfamilies.com writes, "I'll be what they see. They see me through eyes of love."
I will be beautiful for my daughter. I am beautiful. "

-Monica Bielanko
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Kris Jenner Reacts To Kanye's Announcement of Kim's Pregnancy! (Photo)

Kim and mom Kris Jenner react to Kanye's announcement in the photo above

Kendall Jenner tweeted:

Kourtney K posted:

Momager, Kris Jenner is overjoyedl! She posted:

Kim K's brother-in-law, Lamar Odom tweets:

Betsey Johnson Has A Crush On Lil Kim's Hot Look! (Photo)

 

 

 

Betsey Johnson tweeted:

xoBetseyJohnson 

@LilKim you looked so hot that night! #crushonyou xox 

 

Kim Kardashian Shares Her 2nd Most "Unforgettable" Moment...

 Courtesy of Kim's personal website: kimkardashian.celebuzz.com

10 Best Moments of 2012: #2 – An Unforgettable Birthday In Italy

December 30, 2012

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"In October Kanye whisked me away on a surprise trip to Italy for my birthday! It was such an incredible trip and one I’ll never forget.

 

We started the trip in Rome, saw the Colosseum, went to the Vatican and saw the Sistine Chaple. Then we went to Florence, where we stayed in this gorgeous castle, did some sightseeing and shopped around town. Then for my birthday we spent the day in Venice. Just amazing!! Xo" (-Kim)

Check Out Beyonce Gettin' Ratchet!

 

Beyonce took to her Instagram to post photos of her new style, including gold earrings with the word "ratchet" written across them.

 

 

Hot or Not? What do you think?-Pnkb

#WatchOut: Mob Wives Season 3 Supertrailer!

 

Watch the Season 3 Supertrailer below!

 

 

 

Season 3 of Mob Wives picks up with the women trying to move on in several different ways. In the wake of ex-husband Junior's betrayal, Renee battles an ongoing secret. Big Ang copes with the fall out from her son's drug rehabilitation and final sentencing. Drita learns that her husband Lee is going to be released from jail and is forced to consider the consequences. And when Lee returns to town, Drita is pushed to choose -- is she willing to let Lee back into their home and into her heart? Or will she follow through with the divorce? Will Drita's dreams be derailed once again?

(Storyline courtesy of VH1)

 

Whose watching???-PnkB

 

#OhBABY! Kanye Announces Kim Is Pregnant...Officially!

Thanks to HotHeadRecords.Com for waking me up w/ this HOT breakin' news report ;)!......

*Watch Kanye Make The Announcement In My Site Header Above!

Move over, Baby New Year, and make way for Kimye Jr.

Yes, indeed, Kim Kardashian is pregnant with Kanye West's baby!

E! News has confirmed with the Kardashian family that Kim is expecting her first child with the rapper. But it was West who already spilled the exciting news to a few hundred concertgoers.
During his Atlantic City show on Sunday night, West decided to announce that Kim was expecting to all his fans.

And the congratulatory tweets have already begun for the future parents.

"Congrats to Kim and Kanye. Happy for both of them... bit.ly/YE4Uzh," Russell Simmons tweeted, while the Kardashians all showed their joy for the newest member of the family. "Im a happy girl !!!!!!!!! Wowza! Oh BABY BABY BABY," Kris Jenner tweeted.

Khloé Kardashian Odom wrote, "Keeping secrets is hard with so many family members! Especially when you are so freaking excited!!!!! LOVE is everything!!!!" Kourtney Kardashian also went to Twitter with, "Been wanting to shout from the rooftops with joy and now I can! Another angel to welcome to our family. Overwhelmed with excitement!"

Kim is about 12 weeks pregnant.

Congratulations Kimye :)!--Pnkb

THANK YOU ALL FOR COMING TO MY MAGIC SHOW!

BIG Thank You to all of the kiddies and parents that came to my magic show at The Thomas Crane Library this morning,

"Wynter Wonderland: A Magical New Year"

You Kids Rocked!!

Special thank you to The Purple Mermaid & DJ Hunid Racks for supporting me and taking part in the show....PnKB loves ya!

Nene Leakes Defends Her Ebony Magazine Cover!

In Case You Missed it...

 

NeNe Leakes was lucky enough to land herself on the cover of Ebony Magazine for their 2012 Money & Power issue, on newstands now. Unfortunately Ebony's decision was met by controversy and extreme reaction by many readers, who didn't feel the Real Housewives of Atlanta star represented the African American community or the revered issue of the magazine well.

Nene is the break-out star of the most watched series of the Housewives franchise. She's transferred that success into network television and now two sit-com roles on immensely popular series. And through it all she has remained outspoken, larger than life, and unabashed about who she is.
 (-Reality Tea)

So what does Nene think about her mag critics? Nene reveals:
"I absolutely deserve to be on the cover. This cover is about money, power, and respect. And it’s about a come-up story and I’m the one that had that story this year. Not only did I come out as a reality star that was very boisterous and vivacious and outspoken and all those things. I flipped that into money and respect. And a lot of people can’t do that."

"But listen to me, definitely all of the negative feedback definitely came from my own; African Americans were the ones that were the most negative. And it’s so funny to me because I would call [the editor] over at Ebony and she would say 'Girl please, glass houses.' That’s all it is. They don’t want to see you on the cover, they don’t really understand the reason why you’re on the cover, they don’t know your story."

Comments Ebony Mag editor-in-chief, Amy Dubois Barnett:
"As the magazine of record for the black community, it is Ebony’s role to both reflect the aesthetics and interests of our readership, and to inspire them toward higher aspirations for themselves and for all African Americans. The November issue featured the Obamas on the cover, and was a perfect example of the latter. The December/January issue featuring NeNe Leakes on the cover is an excellent example of the former."

#JustIn: Check Out These Celeb Christmas Photos!

Nicole Richie & family take a fun photo.

Kim, Kanye & Khloe at Lamar's Basketball game on Christmas.

Vanessa Williams shared a photo from her Christmas dinner party.

Reality Stars Toya, Kandi, Evelyn & friend pose for a pic in the Bahamas.

 

Diddy tweeted a photo of his massive Christmas dinner.

Miley Cyrus wore a Santa mask while dressing up in her Christmas pajamas.

Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey opened presents with their children, Moroccan and Monroe.

Bad Gal RiRi and her crew on Christmas

Tyra Banks and Rob Evans exchanged Christmas presents.

Katy Perry tweeted out a photo of her "Santa baby," John Mayer.



Fergie shared her silly Christmas card.

 

Zoe Saldana shared a family moment in front of her Christmas tree.

Angela and Vanessa Simmons pose with their mom and stepdad.

Photos Source: PopSugar and Global Grind

#LoveItOrHateIt?: Nicki Minaj's Christmas Attire....(Photo)

YOU guys be the judge...leave your comments below-Pnkb:)

Credit: Demis Maryannakis; Photos: PacificCoastNewsOnline

 

Nicki Minaj strikes a pose for photographers as she arrives at Webster Hall on Tuesday (December 25) in New York City, where she served as host for the night at the venue’s annual Christmas Extravaganza party.

Janet Jackson Set To Marry Her Billionaire Beau In Spring!

Credit: Gennadi Avramenko/Epsilon/Getty Images

 

 

USWeekly reports:

 

What has Janet Jackson’s boyfriend done for her lately?

A source tells Us Weekly that Qatari billionaire Wissam Al Mana "gave her {Janet} a huge, expensive ring" earlier this year. "She's afraid it will get lost, so she keeps it locked up!"
The luxury-brand mogul, 37, will spare no expense on his nuptials to Miss Jackson, set for spring in Qatar.

The affair "will cost millions," reveals a second Jackson insider. "He is flying in all of Janet's friends and family on private jets." (Quick refresher: The L.A.-based singer has seven siblings and more than 20 nieces and nephews.)Adds the source, "He wants to get a top chef to create a custom menu."

The twice-wed Nutrisystem spokeswoman, 46 -- who split from Jermaine Dupri in 2009 -- is eager to make it official with her love of two years.

"She wants kids," says the Jackson source. "If she can't have them, she will adopt."

Love & Hip Hop NY Season 3 Supertrailer Released! (Video)

The extended trailer for Love & Hip Hop NY season 3 has just been released.The cast includes  Yandy Smith, Olivia, Erica Mena, Consequence, Joe Budden, his girlfriend Kaylin Garcia and his ex Tahiry.

 

Watch the season 3 Supertrailer airing in my site header ABOVE!

 

 

The new season,which is expected to bring much drama, premieres on January 7 at 8PM.

 

#Snapshot: Beyonce & Blue Ivy (Photo)

Beyonce spends a lil mother and daughter time this Christmas...

 

Photo Courtesy Of Iam.Beyonce.Com

Thank You to Each of ThePinkBlogger's 9,000 Viewer's!!

ThePinkBlogger Wishes YOU ALL A Very Specal Christmas!

May Today Be Nothing LessThan Magical!!!!!!!!!

-Pnkb

 

 

Photos Courtesy of Cirque du Soleil

 

#LostAndFound: Nicki Minaj Spotted @ Gucci As Her Hot97 Christmas Concert Approaches

Okay, so we all know Nicki's been sorta M.I.A on the social scene ever since she was "snubbed" at the Grammy's. As her "barbz" continue to send out "Amber Alert" tweets for her return, Minaj has actually been spotted doing what appears to be a lil' holiday shopping at Gucci on Friday. She rocked all black leather from head to toe, including a sharp pair of Giuseppe Zanotti boots.

 

 

On Christmas Day, the pink rapstress is expected to perform a show at Webster Hall that is being hosted by Hot97 NY radio station.

 

Rapper Nas Being Sued For 10 MIL!..and For WHAT???

Huffington Post Reports:

The concert promoter who claims he was kidnapped because rapper Nas didn't show up for a scheduled performance is now suing the rapper for $10 million.

In December 2011, Patrick Allocco alleged that he was kidnapped in Angola because the rapper didn't show up to a New Year's Eve concert after allegedly taking his $300,000 performance fee.
Allocco told TMZ that he and his son were kidnapped by men working for a local concert promoter, who held him at gunpoint in order to turn him over to local authorities. Allocco says he was held against his will for 50 days, during which time he was beaten and threatened.

In a lawsuit filed on Friday, Allocco claims he sustained psychological, physical and financial injury during his ordeal, losing his home and company in the process, reports The New York Daily News.
According to court papers, Allocco claims that Nas received the $300,000 fee in advance, but instead of playing the show in Angola, he was in Miami attending a New Year's Eve engagement party at the home of basketball player LeBron James.

So far the rapper's camp has not commented on the lawsuit.

 

 

President Obama Responds to We the People Petitions Related to Gun Violence

December 21, 2012 | 2:48 | Public Domain

In the days since the tragedy in Newtown, Americans from all over the country have called for action to deter mass shootings and reduce gun violence, and hundreds of thousands of people have signed petitions on whitehouse.gov's We the People platform. In this video message, President Obama responds, explaining a comprehensive effort to come up with a broader set of serious proposals and encouraging Americans to continue their participation in this important process.

 

 

Courtesy of whitehouse.gov

 

 

#WATCH!: Celebs DEMAND A Plan To End Gun Violence!

For the sake of the 26 precious lives lost as  a result of the horrific gun crime in Newton, CT last week AND the COUNTLESS other acts of gun violence, please watch the commercial video airing above in my site header!

Pnkb Thanks YOU!

 

 

 

 

(NY Post-)

 

Stars list the scenes of some of the worst shootings in US history including at Colorado’s Columbine High School in Colorado, the cinema shooting in Aurora CO and finishing at Newtown.
The celebs say Americans need to come together “as a mum,” “as a dad, “as human beings” to stop gun violence.

The Demand a Plan campaign is run by Mayors Against Illegal Guns, co-chaired by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

Bloomberg has vowed to use his considerable wealth and star pulling power to change gun laws.
Other celebs featured include Beyonce, John Legend, Jamie Foxx, Paul Rudd, Michelle Williams, Amy Poehler, Julianne Moore, Chris Rock, Reese Witherspoon, Kate Hudson, Gwyneth Paltrow, Will Ferrell and Steve Carell.

VISIT DEMANDAPLAN.ORG FOR MORE INFO!

Lord, remind me that I am never alone for you are w/ me always, even when I cannot believe. #PrayerForNewton  #PrayForOurChildren  DemandAPlanForOur Lives

The final episode of "Jersey Shore" tonight @ 10/9c, followed by a LIVE reunion @ 11/10c

Jersey Shore's cast reflects on the past few years together!

 

 

 

Courtesy of MTV:

 

During their downtime in Seaside Heights, the "Jersey Shore" cast usually nurse their hangovers with some BBQ and a family game or two. Some of the games have been a blast (in a glass!)
, though others have fallen short of success (sorry, Vin, your psychic powers are about as real as the Mayan Apocalypse--are we dead yet?), 

During MTV's series finale pre-show, everyone played some old favorites: Truth or Dare, Pictionary & Guess Who Said It!

 

Watch the videos to see just how well these guys know each other by now...and to hear Deena make up a rap song using only the word merp. (-MTV) 

 

The Jersey Cast Videos are now airing in my"Video Features" section! 

*(located on the right hand side, scroll aaaaaalllll the way to the bottom of this site, right under "thepinkblogger archives" section;)

HAVE FUN! -PnkB

 

 

 

BBall Wives LA Star, Draya Michelle, Gets Steamy For Urban Ink Photo Shoot!

 

 

 

 Basketball Wives LA fans  got an up close and personal look of Draya Michele at her recent cover shoot for Urban Ink magazine. Michele flaunted her body ink in while rocking lace, leather and over $250K in jewlery.

She follows in the footsteps of co-star Gloria Govan and husband Matt Barnes, who also graced the cover of Urban Ink Mag a few months ago.
 

#MustRead!!! A Dedication To The Children Of Sandy Brook Elementary School~

~Prayers For The Children & Families of Sandy Brook Elementary~

 

 

 

 

 

Above is a collection of heart-touching messages I came across online.

My posting of this dedication may seem long overdue...

However the knot in my broken heart put me into a stage of denial.

Of indisputable refusal to believe this severe tradgedy was real.

Which led me to celebrate my daughter's birthday harder than ever before,

To stare at her longer and hold her hand tighter than I thought already possible.

My husband, daughter and I celebrated every minute of 4 long days,

Gave away 200 helium balloons to children,

Shared 5 BIG birthday cakes,

Face painted every child desiring to have so done,

And sang THE LOUDEST HAPPY BIRTHDAY with 100+ families whom we had never met before,

Not only in honor of our precious daughter's 5th birthday,

But ALSO in honor of every birthday that will be missed

by the beautiful children, teachers & families of Sandy Brook Elemntary School, CT

 

LET OUR PRAYERS BE EVERLASTING FOR OUR CHILDREN
*we let balloons float up and away into the sky for each of you, and saw you looking back down;)*