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Feature Articles 6 Appreciating Those Who Teach 12 What Happened To All Of My Friends? In Every Issue 4 Publisher’s Note 8 Mom Insights 9 Mom in the Know 10 Mompreneur of the Month | Brigelle Oden 11 Nearby to Try | Day Spas 13 Top Ten List | Why Moms Must 5Things in Our May Issue That We Hope Will Make Your Life Just a Little Easier 1 We know how hard it is to take time out and celebrate yourself. That’s why this month as we “Celebrate Motherhood” we have rounded up some local day spas that are nearby for you to try. See page 11. 2 Need help connecting with moms in your community? Join us on June 28th for our first ever Moms Mingle event. 3 Finding it hard to maintain friendships as a mother? See our list of reasons why you must make the extra effort to nurture your friendships on page 13. Make the Extra Effort to Maintain Friendships 14 Things I Know You Will Love For Sure 15 Moms Guide to the Month Calendar Editor-in-Chief Laneaka Turner-Miller Director of Photography Jessica Lee Photography Sales and Marketing Erica Britt Special Events Coordinator Jessica Barnhill 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] 4 Remembering to Appreciate Those Who Teach. Teachers are special individuals that help mold our society…so remember to show your appreciation to them as “Teachers Appreciation Week” approaches. Visit I Heart Teachers for great gift ideas on page 7. 5 Don’t know what to ask for this Mother’s Day? We have compiled some of the latest styles and fashions that we know you will love for sure…see page 14. ps Directory Summer Cam r extended u Available on o ion of digital vers ! this magazine Hope you Enjoy, Laneaka Turner-Miller, Editor-in-Chief Yep, Life Just Got A Little Easier for Shelby County Moms Do you have an idea or a story for us to tackle? Do you want to contribute to making life easier for Shelby County moms by writing for this magazine? Want to be featured as a Mompreneur of the Month? We’d love to hear from you! Send us your ideas, story tips, dilemmas and feedback to our email address [email protected] Shelby County Moms Guide / May 2014 4