Aloha! E Komo Mai! (Hello! Welcome!)

Northside Mothers of Multiples is honored to be your host of the 44th Annual Minnesota Mothers of Multiples State Workshop and help you take some Mai Tai’m for yourself during this weekend away! Come and join us in celebrating another year of raising and surviving multiples through support, encouragement, and triumph.

During this annual workshop weekend you will be provided with many opportunities to focus on yourself, because you cannot take care of others if you do not first take care of yourself. Self-care and health comes in many dimensions including mental, physical, spiritual, social, intellectual, and so on. You will find each of these aspects infused throughout the weekend events. We will welcome you on Friday evening with a dinner buffet, gathering, and finally some enjoyment of your choosing - whether loud and energetic, or quiet and relaxing. You will peacefully wake on Saturday morning, free from your normal duties. We know that this is your time away from home. Don’t worry about waking early to rush down for breakfast! You will be given a breakfast-in-bed package in your welcome bag to enjoy in the comfort of your room, taking time for yourself. If you also desire, there will be an optional early morning Zumba session to Shake Your Coconuts. The workshop festivities will continue with many excellent speaker sessions to fill your toolbox of self-care. You will have access to the coveted spa both on Friday and Saturday along with crafty vendors and overflowing raffles. We also have a fun-filled Saturday evening planned to encourage ongoing time for YOU!

We hope that you will walk away from this weekend feeling relaxed, empowered, and ready to face the ocean ahead. Mahalo!

Charity:

The Potato Head Project

Spreading Hope to Families of Micro-Preemie Babies, One Potato at a Time

Kristin Moan started The Potato Head Project in 2013 after giving birth to her twins girls, Dylan and Hayden, that were only 23 weeks 6 days gestation. They were born at 1 pound 3 ounces and 1 pound 7 ounces (think of 4-5 sticks of butter!). They spent 119 days in the NICU and Kristin had countless sleepless nights, middle of the night phone calls and had to sign more paperwork than she could have imagined while they were there. They took weekly photos with Mrs. Potato heads so all of their friends and family could watch them grow and understand how truly small they were! Kristin has since started handing them out to other families, friends and complete strangers who are going through the same type of journey. This gives them something to look forward to and share with their own family and friends! To learn more visit www.thepotatoheadproject.org/ or www.facebook.com/ThePotatoHeadProject/

We will be collecting:

● Mr. and Mrs. Potato Heads (New in the box – regular size)

● New, unwashed, WHITE onesies size 0-3 mo & 12-18 mo.

● Monetary donations are also welcome

Checks made payable to: The Potato Head Project

Contests!

Best Dressed Luau Outfit

Will you find your inner Polynesian? Will it be a grass skirt, a floral dress, or maybe the coconut bra? Wear your best luau attire to the opening presentation on Friday.

Most Inviting and Relaxing Door Decoration

Decorate the outside of your hotel room door to give it a Mai Tai’m feel! Please only use blue painters tape when adhering anything to the door, frame, or walls. Judging will take place on Saturday morning, please register at the check-in table so your room is not missed! Winners will be announced at the closing meeting.

Merchandise:

**Pre-order online only**

No apparel will be sold at Workshop

Ordering available until April 5th

https://rebylonline.com/moms_state_workshop_2018/

Slideshow:

Send in 1-2 photos (JPEG format preferred) of your family and/or multiples to be included in the slideshow shown throughout the weekend events. Please include your name, club name (if applicable), and family names. Group club photos welcomed! Include the club name and date or year.

Deadline for photo submission is March 31, 2018

E-mail your photos to: moms2018photos@gmail.com

Retail Therapy Vendors:

We are looking for vendors for our retail therapy room (show ‘n sell). We are interested in homemade goods as well as direct sellers.

● Table fee is $60

● Only one representative per direct sell line accepted

● Vendors selected on a first serve basis, based on email time and date stamp.

● Interested vendors should email Tracy Lawrence at tracylawrence1@hotmail.com

● Deadline to sign-up is March 31, 2018

Tickets

Registration Fee

Registration for weekend ($15 Late Fee after 3/22/18)