The
FAMILY Magazine Announces
2008
Michiana Mommy Makeover
Written
by Kathy Friend
There
is a fascination with makeovers – makeover television shows,
makeover stories, makeover tips. We seem to be a society obsessed
with the idea of a makeover.
Anyone
who has gone through a complete makeover experience knows
that the process is more than just a new haircut and some
new clothes. The process is a transformation from the inside
out. Sometimes it is an awakening of the beauty that was being
hidden by poorly fitting clothes and an outdated hairstyle.
When
someone says they want a makeover, what they are really saying
is that they are ready for a change. They are ready to close
the chapter on one story of life. A makeover is more about
what happens inside than what happens in the mirror. As women,
it is easy to get over involved in the ‘business’ of being
a women. It is all too easy to define yourself as a mom, a
wife, an employee; and forget that first and foremost, you
are a woman. The Moms that I have helped redefine a style
all say the same thing; they express the idea that since their
kids were born, they simply forgot how to be a woman. Many
times after childbirth, or for women in their mid-30’s, things
change. Our bodies change, and we don’t know how to dress
this new shape.
It’s all very common, and to every woman reading this, you
are not alone! My belief is there is no better way to honor
my marriage or my kids than to take care of myself. Ladies,
we have a choice to make. We can stay in the rut we think
we are, and not change – and everyday wonder when things are
going to take a turn for the better…or, we can get out of
bed, take a real interest in ourselves, and become the hot
Momma we know is within!
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Last
year, you might remember The FAMILY Magazine’s Mommy Makeover.
We chose a Michiana Mom, listened to her needs, and gave her
a complete makeover. The lucky winner was Kris Peterson of
Goshen. Kris’s new look is amazing!
This
year, we are going to honor a Michiana Mom with a complete
makeover. Do you know of a Mom who needs a little confidence
boost, someone who has been giving her all to everyone around
her, and it’s time for her to give some time and attention
to herself? I want to hear from you!
Nominate
a Mom (or nominate yourself!) for the 2008 FAMILY Magazine
Mommy Makeover! In 300 words or less, let us know why you
or your Mom deserves to be the 2008 FAMILY Magazine’s Mommy
Makeover!
| All
entries should be sent to makeover@michianafamilymagaizne.com
All entries must be received by midnight on February 28th,
2008. Please include a photo of the nominee, and her name,
address and phone number. Any entries received without
this information will be considered invalid. All entries
should include (no more than) 300 words, and answer the
question, “why my nominee deserves to be the 2008 FAMILY
Magazine’s Mommy Makeover”. |
Other
guidelines of the contest are as follows:
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the
winner must be a resident of Michiana
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the
winner must be willing to make a change in her appearance;
this can include, but is not limited to, 1 new outfit,
wardrobe coaching, updated haircut, updated hair
color and makeup
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the
winner must be willing for The FAMILY Magazine to
document the makeover via photographs, and be willing
to sign a media release
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the
winner agrees to have her makeover story told in
The FAMILY Magazine
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the
winner must be able to devote 1 full week day, during
the first week of March for the makeover process
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the
winner understands there is no cash value to any
of the prizes awarded in this contest
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the
winner holds harmless, and releases rights to litigation
to all advertisers, Michiana FAMILY Magazine, Kathy
Friend and all contributors to the contest
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