By Mitzi Klatzkin,
Three years ago Megan and Tom Burns along with their five children moved from Minnesota to Blue Mountain Beach. Last year they relocated to the Point Washington area. As they became more immersed in the South Walton community Megan found herself wanting to find a way to help the numerous small businesses grow and flourish. While she was ruminating on this, her friend from another area learned of an opportunity with the local sister site of City Mom Collective. Thinking Megan may have met someone who would be interested, she tagged her in a post on social media to make her aware. Immediately after seeing Destin/30A Moms her first thought was tell me more! It quickly became evident she did know the perfect new owner- herself.
If you are a mother raising your family from Destin to Inlet Beach this is an invaluable resource. Accessible via the web at destin.momcollective.com as well as present on Facebook and Instagram @destin30amoms, one can gain up-to-date local information whenever they need. In addition there is a newsletter that is emailed consistently that acts as a regular recap for reminders of what is happening now (so if you have not already be sure to go to the web to be added to the distribution list). The goal is to connect and empower local moms while providing resources to get them plugged into the community and united both on and offline. As Megan discusses her site she lights up explaining she “wants this community to always be a place of inclusion and never alienation.” She goes on to share that she hopes this community is a place of comfort when in need of solace, a place for laughs when the day is not going as planned (often true in motherhood) and a place of friendships, support, empathy, encouragement, understanding and acceptance always.
Resources provided by Destin/30A Moms range from best brunch places to rainy day activities. They are always publishing lists of fun activities around the community. Another component is regular posts from ten local moms discussing all things parenthood to keep spurring the continuous dialogue within the community and giving everyone the ability to share insight, tips and tricks. They are always looking to grow their contributor team so if you are interested in applying the application can be found on the website.
In an effort to bring this community together offline too Destin/30A Moms provides opportunities for regular meetups as well. The last event was a Mom’s Night Out hosted at Blush Beauty Lounge in Inlet Beach. At the affordable price of $25 per ticket, event goers were able to enjoy a delicious charcuterie board spread and a variety of wines, relax with a gentle skincare peel and leave with a swag bag. Upcoming events will include fitness, crafting, dining, family outings and more! Visit www.destin.momcollective.com for more information.
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