The winner of the 2013 Mother's Day Makeover Contest is Barb Andrus! Click on Barb's name below to read the winning submission, compliments of her daughter, Ellie Andrus! Barb will be featured in the June/July issue of West Michigan Woman. She'll share more of her story with readers on the web.
Barb will also receive a makeover package that includes:
- Hair makeover and pampering by Bottega Salon
- Style consultation and professional makeup by The Leslie Studio
- A $250 gift certificate to be used toward any non-surgical service at Bengston Center for Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery
- Professional teeth whitening system compliments of Dr. Thomas Lambert DDS
- Photo shoot
- Lunch
- Featured West Michigan Woman story
We received so many heartfelt nominations for the 2013 Mother's Day Makeover contest! Thank you to everyone who submitted names and stories. We were truly touched and wish all of you a very happy Mother's Day!
From this issue
As Michiganders, we know well that our state can be counted amongst the most beautiful and exciting. That's all thanks to a bevy of natural wonders, a full four seasons, unmatched attractions and the people who make it all happen. Come along as we set off on a Michigan must-see journey, where we encourage you to be a tourist in your own state.
Many small business owners will tell you the road to successful entrepreneurship is hardly smooth.
In addition to a solid business plan, it takes plenty of grit, strong self-belief, good mentors, resilience and an unwavering willingness to get back up when you've been knocked down.
Farah Merhi deeply understands the power of a warm, welcoming and comfortable home.
Having been born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in Africa to Lebanese parents who previously fled war-torn Lebanon in search of a better life, she knows what it's like to be forced to leave everything you know.
Spring is officially here, meaning that many of us are getting outside more and soaking up some much needed fresh air. We're also getting to work on some spring cleaning in our homes.