NURTURE YOUR MOTHER

I have been fortunate to live a life submerged in an abundance of strong women. Beginning with my Grandmothers, Mom, immediate family, and on into the last few years of building new friendships along with the addition of a fabulous Mother in Law, I am one lucky girl.

All of my Grandmothers, including Paternal, Maternal, and Step Grandmother, are all brilliant, yet in very different ways. Each one possesses a beauty and strength that my generation is nothing short of blessed to behold.

My Sister is SuperMom. with more creative visions in life and on paper than anyone I know. She has come out on the other side of a great loss shining. And she does shine, from the tips of her toes to her gorgeous smile. One’s heart cannot help but be warmed in her presence. She radiates kindness and even though she has more creativity in her pinky finger than I do in my entire being, she never makes me feel anything less than brilliant.

My Stepmom is the epitome of the modern women. She can do it all and when she is done with that you wouldn’t even know she had broken a sweat. She exudes a classic style and has an insatiable appetite for adventure.

From musical talent to book smarts to street smarts, my Aunts have it all in spades. They work hard, raise kiddos, and dote on grandkiddos. And of course, no one could ever replace my late Aunt Kathy.

I cannot think of any way possible to be surrounded by more fabulous girlfriends. Some of which have recently become mothers and have taken to motherhood with ease. My girls are my style icons, life coaches, comedians, and shoulders to cry on. From longtime friends to new ones, they are always there for me and I hope they know I am always here for them too.

Strong women just keep on coming into my life and I could not be more grateful for the best mom in law anyone could ever ask for. People may toss around the idea of a ‘heart of Gold,’ but if you ever want to see it in real life, she is who you want to meet. Beautiful from the inside out and she gives excellent advice to boot. It's an honor to be a part of her family.

None are more inspiring to me than my Momma Jane. She possesses an inner beauty that permeates her entire being and shines onto everyone she meets. Her uncanny natural beauty is a mere reflection of the goodness in her heart. The things that sometimes drive me crazy about my mom are inevitably those things I admire about her the most. She is always herself and what you see is what you get. She does not have a pretentious bone in her body, and even though she has the beauty and the brains to be that way, it would never even occur to her. She is strong enough to move forward after loss and heartbreak and become even better than before. When most people would shut down after being hurt, she keeps opening her heart and continues giving to others.

Her entrepreneurial spirit always leads her to building up others. From clothing boutiques to a Yoga Studio, her goal is always to make others feel comfortable in their own skin, to look good and more importantly feel good about themselves. She never tires of learning and trying to better herself. She owns the rare combinations of an open heart and an open mind. Honest and true to herself, Momma Jane beholds the qualities as a Mother, Sister, Daughter, Wife, Friend, and Entrepreneur that I aspire to nurture within myself. As the eldest girl in a family of eight she was born to be a mother, and I am blessed to have her as mine.

Maybe it is because she is my mom or just because she is an incredible human being, but I feel like she rarely gets the credit she deserves. Guess that is one of the downfalls of being selfless with ease, not everyone knows your good intentions when you are comfortable enough with yourself not to have to voice it. I hope this post will let her know how much she means to me and that she is my hero and my inspiration.

Happy Mother’s Day Momma Jane!!! May you continue to grow in light while never changing who you truly are and keep passing along your strength and beauty to all who are lucky enough to be in your presence. I love you with all of my heart, you are my rock.

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2nd Annual Mother & Daughter Workshop
Saturday May 9th, 2009 12-4:30p.m.
Hosted By: Nurture's Mother & Daughter Team, Karen Smith & Kristin Akins

Celebrate Mother's Day together bonding over all things fun, girly, and healthy. Ditch the workout with Revitalizing Zumba fitness, Indulge in a delicious Organic lunch, enjoy a Restrorative Yoga session, and wind down with Stress Relieving Meditation. Sip Hot Yogi Tea while enjoying a women to women discussion on everything from the benefits of Yoga to Going Green. Have a Journal and pen handy to jot down any interesting tid bits. Dress in your most comfortable and stylish workout gear and bring along your Yoga Mat if you have one. If not, no worries, Mats, Blocks, and straps will be available.

$45/ea (Members: $40)

Trust me, I am well versed in the perils of finding the Perfect Gift for Mom in honor of Mother's Day, not to mention Momma Jane's birthday is just days following, on May 16th. It is difficult to shop for Mom and it is easy to get in a rut of the same thing year after year, flowers, bath stuff, etc. Even if you are fortunate to spend a lot of time together, it is still nice to set aside a Saturday afternoon for just the two of you. The gift of spending time together is the best gift we can give our Mommas.

Momma Jane and I are super pumped about this annual event and have some new ideas in mind for 2009. Hope to see you there.

Namaste

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Save the Date for Hip Happenings at NURTURE

2 Hour Candlelight Restorative Yoga
Friday April 7th, 2009 5-7 p.m.
Revel in a 2 hour Restorative Yoga Session focusing on holding postures for onger breaths to ease body and mind deeper into relaxation and restoration. Look forward to a good night's rest following this session. $20 (Members $15)


2nd Annual Mother & Daughter Workshop
Saturday May 9th, 2009 1-4 p.m.



Celebrate Mother's Day together bonding over all things fun, girly, and healthy. Ditch the workout with Revitalizing Zumba fitness , Indulge in a delicious Organic lunch, enjoy a Restrorative Yoga session, and wind down with Stress Relieving Meditation. Sip Hot Yogi Tea while enjoying a women to women discussion on everything from the benefits of Yoga to Going Green. Have a Journal and pen handy to jot down any interesting tid bits. Dress in your most comfortable and stylish workout gear and bring along your Yoga Mat if you have one. If not, no worries, Mats, Blocks, and straps will be available.

$45/ea (Members: $40)