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April
Things in Our
Issue That Will Make
Your Life Just A Little Easier
Feature Articles
6 Habits of a Happy Mom
12 How I Learned To Stop
Struggling to Juggle
In Every Issue
8 Mom Insights
9 Mom in the Know
10 Local Moms Groups
11 Nearby to Try | Local Mom
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The launch of Shelby County Moms Guide monthly magazine.
Welcome to the premiere issue of Shelby County Moms Guide
monthly magazine! We began our journey with a digital presence
in the summer of 2013. As of this April, we are delighted to be
freely distributed as a print magazine throughout communities in
the Shelby County and Hoover, AL areas.
Get your little cutie on our magazine cover! We are
looking for local moms and kids to be on the cover of
our magazines. Detailed instructions on how to enter are
available on page 3.
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Who doesn’t want to be a happy
mom? It all comes down to a change
in perspective and starting some
positive habits of your own. Read
page 6 for ten great tips you can use.
Groups
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Top Ten List | Apps for Busy
Moms
14 Things We Know You Will Love
for Sure
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Moms Guide to the Month
Calendar
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Do you have a desire to connect with other like-minded
women who also happen to be moms? We have compiled a
list of various local mom groups, so if you’ve been wondering
where you can meet local moms, turn to page 11.
20 Summer Camp Directory 2014
Editor-in-Chief
Laneaka Turner-Miller
Director of Photography
Jessica Lee Photography
Sales and Marketing
Erica Britt
Holly Campbell
Contributors
Lexi Moore and Kaci Scott
Creative Design
Media with Moxie
Mail
PO Box 376 Calera, AL 35040
EMAIL
[email protected]
CALL | 205-588-8962
FAX | 205-588-8962
Published By
Moms Guide Alabama
Copyright
Shelby County Moms Guide Magazine is published
monthly. Copyright 2014 by Moms Guide Alabama.
All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission
is strictly prohibited. Distribution of this magazine
does not constitute an endorsement of products,
commentary, events or services herein. For
information on editorial guidelines, advertising and
more email us at
[email protected]
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Has it become a major struggle
to juggle all the different roles you
play? Find out how one local mom
got her life back on track on page 12.
Hope You Enjoy,
Laneaka Turner-Miller,
Editor-in-Chief
Guess What?
We also have an extended digital version of this issue!
Visit our website to see our Summer Camp Directory and a Detailed
Calendar of Local Family Friendly Events for the Month of April!
Yep, Life Just Got a Little Easier for Local Moms
www.shelbycounty.momsguidealabama.com
Do you have an idea for a story or an issue we should tackle? Do you want to contribute
to making life easier for local moms by writing for this magazine? We would love to hear
from you. Send your ideas, story tips, dilemmas and feedback to
[email protected]
www.shelbycounty.momsguidealabama.com
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