73 YEAR OLD RECIPIENT OF EXPRESSIONS OF GRATITUDE AWARD ANNOUNCED

At Waves of Gratitude, we accepted nominations from December 16, 2009 to January 15, 2010 for the Expressions of Gratitude Award designed to recognize individuals that express gratitude in their lives with extraordinary personal style. We are still accepting nominations for the second Expressions of Gratitude Award through April 30 and are pleased to announce winner Pat Wharton of Edmond, Oklahoma. Pat, age 73, was nominated for the Expressions of Gratitude award by her granddaughter Brandi Brown, also of Oklahoma. Congratulations Pat and Brandi.

Pat Wharton, Expressions of Gratitude Award Winner

Waves of Gratitude founders Cheryl Nordyke and Kim Wierman deliberated between many deserving nominations to the Expressions of Gratitude Award and selected the winner, Pat Wharton, for maintaining an unwavering focus on gratitude through many losses: her home at age 6, her older brother at age 10 and her father at age 30. Brandi wrote of her grandmother Pat,

“She is the truest definition of gratitude with grace.
It is from her that I have learned what it truly means to
 be grateful everyday for even the simplest of life's blessings”.

Pat, the Expressions of Gratitude award winner, received a stylish solid sterling silver Branches of Hope Pendant with a Swarovski clear quartz crystal on Genuine Black Leather, a necklace to honor her lifelong commitment to expressing gratitude. Inspired by the strength and magnificence of the Cyprus tree, the Branches of Hope pendant by renowned jewelry designer Jessica Fields is the signature piece in the collection of Inspired Jewelry by Waves of Gratitude. The jewelry is designed to give people the opportunity to wear symbols of gratitude that are both beautiful and meaningful.

We’d like to thank participating individuals who nominated someone special for expressing their gratitude with extraordinary personal style and invite everyone to visit our Inspired Thoughts blog to join Waves of Gratitude founders on their journey of 365 days of uninterrupted blogging in 2010 to share everyday joys, challenges, struggles, and triumphs while striving to find gratitude and inspiration through it all.

Don't forget to nominate someone special for the second Expressions of Gratitude Award before April 30, 2010.

New Gratitude Jewelry for Yoga Enthusiasts

Waves of Gratitude founders Cheryl Nordyke and Kim Wierman collaborated with renowned jewelry designer Jessica Fields to develop the Yoga Wave, a two-piece solid sterling silver pendant that embodies the movement and powerful stillness that yogis and yoginis experience when they step onto the mat.

The Waves of Gratitude Yoga Wave Necklace

The solid sterling silver Waves of Gratitude Yoga Wave is a beautiful, fluid and sculpted form perfect for any yoga enthusiast because it so closely aligns with the lifestyle and philosophy that inspires a unification of mind, body and spirit.

Waves of Gratitude co-founder Cheryl Nordyke, a yoga enthusiast herself, says, "Yoga has been there for me through some very difficult times. It has helped me remain centered. When I wear the Yoga Wave I am reminded that my practice isn't only on the mat."

The Waves of Gratitude Yoga Wave Bracelet

The Yoga Wave is the latest addition to the collection of Inspired Jewelry that includes bracelets, necklaces and earrings – all solid sterling silver and designed to remind people about the importance of expressing gratitude.

The Yoga Wave is part of the Create-A-Wave Collection which includes six unique wave-inspired pendants: the Health Wave, the Strength Wave, the Nature Wave, the Accomplishment Wave, the Gratitude Wave and the Serenity Wave. Each pendant can be worn separately or in unique combinations like the Waves of Gratitude Yoga Wave bracelets and Yoga Wave necklaces.

Visit the Waves of Gratitude website to view and purchase the Waves of Gratitude Yoga Wave necklace and the Yoga Wave bracelet. Save 15% with coupon code YOGA.

You can also visit Waves of Gratitude on Facebook, Twitter or Flickr and follow the latest news on the gratitude blog Inspired Thoughts, the fashion blog on Tumblr.

Like Minded People - A Radio Interview with Waves of Gratitude

Waves of Gratitude founders Cheryl Nordyke and Kim Wierman were interviewed on 99Rock Views from the Valley. Katherine asked Cheryl and Kim about their favorite part of starting Waves of Gratitude.

Their answer? Cheryl and Kim didn’t talk about procuring an angel investor in a down economy to start Waves of Gratitude or launching www.wavesofgratitude.com to give the world beautiful and meaningful jewelry and apparel designed to symbolize gratitude.

Cheryl and Kim’s favorite part of starting Waves of Gratitude is working with like minded people who have a positive energy level. Hear what they said on 99Rock here.

Waves of Gratitude Wedding Favorites

Celia Milton, a wedding officiator from New Jersey, recently recommended Waves of Gratitude Inspired Jewelry as "wonderful bridesmaids’ gifts or mothers’ gift".

Wedding favorites selected by Celia from the Waves of Gratitude Inspired Jewelry collection:

Waves of Gratitude Branches of Hope necklace

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 Waves of Gratitude Gratitude Wave Bracelet

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Celia says, "Every wedding ceremony I write with my clients speaks of gratitude; how could it not!  Finding your life partner, your Anam Cara, is a search that almost all of us undertake, and when our search is rewarded, we can’t help but feel grateful." Read Celia's full article recommending Waves of Gratitude Inspired Jewelry here.

Don't forget to visit www.wavesofgratitude.com to view and purchase the collection of Inspired Jewelry and Apparel designed to give people the opportunity to wear symbols of gratitude that are both beautiful and meaningful.

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"Best of the Best"

The Waves of Gratitude Gratitude Wave Necklace has been featured as the "Best of the Best"- "a great gift for the women in your life whom you are grateful for" according to PiedmontParent.com.

Waves of Gratitude Gratitude Wave Necklace

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Piedmont Parent, a comprehensive and well-respected local source of information for approximately 34,000 parents in the triad area of North Carolina, noted that the Waves of Gratitude Gratitude Wave Necklace is a perfect gift for wife, mother, sister, grandmother, etc. 

See the Piedmont Parent article here and don't forget to visit www.wavesofgratitude.com to view and purchase the collection of Inspired Jewelry and Apparel designed to give people the opportunity to wear symbols of gratitude that are both beautiful and meaningful.

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Front Page News

Waves of Gratitude founders Cheryl Nordyke and Kim Wierman were featured on the front page of the New Hampshire Union Leader. Read the article about how two moms designed a collection of Inspired Jewelry and Apparel to give people the opportunity to wear symbols of gratitude that are both beautiful and meaningful.

Read the article here and don't forget to visit www.wavesofgratitude.com.

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WAVES OF GRATITUDE PARTNERS WITH NEW ENGLAND WALKERS FOR KNOCKERS

Waves of Gratitude is a company that sells Inspired Jewelry and Apparel designed to symbolize the importance of expressing gratitude at www.wavesofgratitude.com. As a company that believes in giving back to those affected by breast cancer, Waves of Gratitude is partnering with The Get In Touch Foundation and New England Walkers for Knockers to raise awareness and find a cure for breast cancer. $3 from each sale of the Large Branches of Hope necklace will be donated to each group.

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The Waves of Gratitude partnership with New England Walkers for Knockers (NE-W4K) is a Win, Win, Win for everyone: customers who buy the large Branches of Hope necklace get a beautiful sterling silver pendant symbolizing hope at 15% off the regular price with coupon code NE-W4K at checkout and a Gratitude Wave to keep or give away, NE-W4K earns $3 per sale for the Walk and the Get in Touch Foundation (GIT) also receives $3 from each sale.

The New England Walkers for Knockers team has participated annually in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer – Boston since it was established in 2007 by Brenda Smith. With encouragement from family and friends, Brenda gathered a group of individuals from the ages of 8-65, both female and male, to raise more than $18,000 in that first year. Since then, the "New England Walkers for Knockers" team has raised almost $57,000.00 to date towards finding a cure for Breast Cancer. The NE-W4K goal is to raise money towards finding a cure for breast cancer and also raising awareness of the preventative measures that can be taken to help detect the disease as early as possible.

The Get in Touch Foundation was established by Mary Ann Wasil Nilan in 2004 to encourage women of all ages to “Get In Touch” with their bodies as part of an ongoing crusade to educate them about the importance of early breast cancer detection. Mary Ann has won The Oprah Magazine CoverGirl Giving Beautiful Back Award and can be seen in the February issue of O Magazine.

Waves of Gratitude has set a goal of donating $150,000 to The Get In Touch Foundation while helping to reach team fundraising goals with the New England Walkers for Knockers. Individual participants in breast cancer walk fundraisers are encouraged to contact info@wavesofgratitude.com about the steps necessary to join Waves of Gratitude in spreading the word about Inspired Jewelry and Apparel to apply $3 of each Large Branches of Hope sale toward individual or team fundraising goals.

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We Declare 2010 the Year of Gratitude

Waves of Gratitude founders Cheryl Nordyke and Kim Wierman believe that the expression of gratitude has the power to change the world. With that thought in mind, they are declaring 2010 the Year of Gratitude and launching their new blog “Inspired Thoughts” with 365 days of uninterrupted blogging about the subject they hold so dear.

“The purpose is to show our followers that we are just like them. We have everyday joys, challenges, struggles, and triumphs and through it all we strive to find the gratitude and inspiration in these experiences, that’s what keeps us strong” says Cheryl. Kim adds “What you’ll see is the real deal as we relate our day’s experiences and reflect upon and find the inspiration and gratitude that will make us better the next day.  We invite you to travel with us and look forward to your comments and insights and hope that together we can all grow from this experience.  Let the journey into 2010 begin!”

Visit “Inspired Thoughts” today to get inspired and visit wavesofgratitude.com to buy the Inspired Jewelry and Apparel and wear the symbols of gratitude created by Cheryl and Kim that are both beautiful and meaningful!

Why Get In Touch?

The Get in Touch Foundation was established by Mary Ann Wasil Nilan in 2004 to encourage women of all ages to “Get In Touch” with their bodies as part of an ongoing crusade to educate them about the importance of early breast cancer detection. Mary Ann met Waves of Gratitude co-founder Kim Wierman at the Make Mine a Million Conference.

“At the conference we were learning about how women’s attitudes about money and their earning power were affected by the women in their lives,” Kim recalls.  “I stood up and told a story about my grandmother wrapping her spending money in aluminum foil and putting it the freezer and then telling my grandfather it was cheese she was putting in her purse in case she got hungry while she was out.  Mary Ann approached me at a break to tell me how the story really made her laugh, but it was her incredible story of survival, hope and faith during her battle with breast cancer that touched us and prompted us to follow her progress and reach out to her almost a year later.” Their immediate connection back in 2008 resulted in an amazing partnership now.

In an effort to share their gratitude for early breast cancer detection and prevention, Waves of Gratitude will donate $3 from every purchase of a signature Large Branches of Hope necklace to the Get In Touch Foundation through February 28, 2010. Individuals who want to purchase the necklace can visit the Waves of Gratitude website to learn more and get a coupon code to receive 15% off any Large Branches of Hope necklace. Pictured below is the Large Branches of Hope necklace with Rose Quartz Swarovski Crystal. also available with Clear Quartz, Aquamarine, Ruby and Amethyst Swarovski Crystals.

The Get In Touch Girls' Program & Daisy Wheel© teaches girls in grades 5-12 the importance of, and how to do a breast self-exam for life with the proprietary and effective 8-step Daisy Wheel through lectures in open community settings that facilitate comfort and discussion.

Mary Ann Wasil Nilan (pictured above) says, “The Get In Touch Foundation® is delighted to have been chosen by Waves of Gratitude to be a recipient of their philanthropic commitment to making a difference in our world! Each dollar that Waves of Gratitude donates to Get In Touch means one more Daisy Wheel© makes it into the hands of one more girl. Kudos to Waves of Gratitude for joining us in our mission to “change the world one girl at a time!”  Hope Lives!”

“With each Large Branches of Hope necklace purchase, you are affecting the lives of three girls” says Cheryl Nordyke, Waves of Gratitude CEO.” Kim Wierman adds, “We are so excited to give back to The Get in Touch Foundation. I am grateful for Mary Ann’s strength and inspiration, and I know she is going to affect so many people."

Get more information about The Get In Touch Foundation at www.getintouchfoundation.org. Don’t forget to visit www.wavesofgratitude.com to get your 15% off coupon code and tell all your friends that they can help Waves of Gratitude give back by giving the gift of a beautiful and meaningful Branches of Hope necklace available exclusively from Waves of Gratitude.

Recognize Someone’s Extraordinary Life TODAY

At Waves of Gratitude, we couldn’t think of any better way to celebrate the spirit of the season, reflect on 2009 and start 2010 on a positive note than thinking about the people in our lives who express their gratitude with extraordinary personal style.

That’s why we created Expressions of Gratitude, an exclusive Waves of Gratitude award given to one lucky individual nominated for expressing their gratitude with extraordinary personal style.

Nominate someone TODAY to give them a chance at winning the exclusive Waves of Gratitude Expressions of Gratitude Award. Use this link (http://wavesofgratitude.com/nominate.php) to nominate someone by submitting their name and a brief description of how they expressed their gratitude with extraordinary personal style.

One deserving Expressions of Gratitude nominee will win the exclusive Waves of Gratitude Expressions of Gratitude Award on January 15, 2010. To remind the winner about the importance of expressing gratitude, they will receive a stylish solid sterling silver 1 1/4" Branches of Hope Pendant with a clear Swarovski crystal on an 18" Genuine Black Leather necklace (Retail Value: $104.90).



Don't forget to nominate someone who has expressed their gratitude with extraordinary personal style (either yourself, a friend, family member, or colleague) before January 14 at 11:59pm EST for the exclusive Waves of Gratitude Expressions of Gratitude Award.

Gift Recommendations from Waves of Gratitude

Looking for a perfect gift for that unique friend, colleague or family member? The Waves of Gratitude team makes your holiday shopping experience easy! With just a few clicks, you will have a printable GIFT CERTIFICATE that will help you take care of everyone on your list.

• Who reminds you of HOPE? Give them the WAVES OF GRATITUDE BRANCHES OF HOPE pendant on a bracelet or necklace. Waves of Gratitude also created the HOPE Signature Top. 

• For YOGA enthusiasts, try the WAVES OF GRATITUDE YOGA WAVE necklace or bracelet. The solid sterling silver piece combines the Health and Strength Waves to make a beautiful, fluid and sculpted form that aligns with the lifestyle.

•  Try the WAVES OF GRATITUDE DANCING WAVE necklace or bracelet for those that love to DANCE, or DANCE to the beat of their OWN drum.

•  Who has made a MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENT this year? Remind them to express gratitude for their accomplishments with our ACCOMPLISHMENT WAVE on a bracelet or necklace.

• Give nurses, doctors, or all-around HEALTH enthusiasts the WAVES OF GRATITUDE HEALTH WAVE necklace or bracelet.
  

Recommend the items we recommend, pick your own gift from our website, but ultimately give THEM the choice with a Waves of Gratitude Gift Certificate.

Don't forget to visit www.wavesofgratitude.com to give the gift of gratitude this holiday season.

Visit the New Waves of Gratitude Website

We are proud to debut the new Waves of Gratitude website and new image at www.wavesofgratitude.com. We encourage all our readers to visit the NEW website to view our beautiful and meaningful Inspired Jewelry and Inspired Apparel.

http://www.wavesofgratitude.com

Waves of Gratitude was founded by Cheryl Nordyke and Kim Wierman on the strong belief that everyone should have the opportunity to “wear” symbols of gratitude that have style and meaning. The mission of Waves of Gratitude is to offer products that inspire people to remember the importance of expressing gratitude.

"After finding myself unemployed for the first time at the age of 42, I went searching for a piece of jewelry to remind me to be grateful regardless of my situation," said Cheryl Nordyke, CEO.  "When I was unable to find anything that spoke to me, Kim and I decided to create our own products that inspire and express our gratitude."

To view the new website and new image of Waves of Gratitude, go to www.wavesofgratitude.com.

For press inquiries, email pr@wavesofgratitude.com.

Expressions of Gratitude – An Inspired Award from Waves of Gratitude

Do you know someone with Style That Inspires? If so, Expressions of Gratitude is an exclusive Waves of Gratitude award given to one lucky individual nominated for expressing their gratitude with extraordinary personal style.

Nominate someone TODAY to give them a chance at winning the exclusive Waves of Gratitude Expressions of Gratitude Award. Send an email to Expressions of Gratitude (pr@wavesofgratitude.com) with your nominee's name and a brief description of how they expressed their gratitude with extraordinary personal style.

One deserving Expressions of Gratitude nominee will win the exclusive Waves of Gratitude Expressions of Gratitude Award on January 15, 2010. To remind the winner about the importance of expressing gratitude, they will receive a stylish solid sterling silver 1 1/4" Branches of Hope Pendant with a clear Swarovski crystal on an 18" Genuine Black Leather necklace (Retail Value: $104.90).

Don't forget to nominate someone who has expressed their gratitude with extraordinary personal style (either yourself, a friend, family member, or colleague) before January 14 at 11:59pm EST for the exclusive Waves of Gratitude Expressions of Gratitude Award.

Fashionable Charm Bracelets – An Inspired Gift Idea

“Charm bracelets are back…they're not just for six-year-olds…Whether you go whimsical, tough or functional, there's a grown-up charm bracelet for you.”
        -From “Your Wrist Needs a Charm Bracelet Now” on Glamour.com

Waves of Gratitude Signature Wave on Refined Double Link Bracelet

In ancient times, charm bracelets were believed to bring the wearer good luck. While they continue to be a symbol of good fortune, charm bracelets like those in the Waves of Gratitude’s Inspired Jewelry collection have evolved into a true fashion statement that will inspire you to express your gratitude.

Adding a charm to your bracelet can be a way to reward yourself, honor milestones in your life, remind you of your goal or push you to go after your dreams. The gift of a charm bracelet is a special one because it comes from the heart.

At Waves of Gratitude, we believe in Inspired Giving. Treat yourself or someone you care about to a beautiful charm bracelet to let them know that your gift comes from the heart, an expression of how grateful you are to have them in your life. Buy a bracelet today at www.wavesofgratitude.com.

A Necklace to Show the World Who YOU Are

The pendants in the Waves of Gratitude Create-A-Wave Collection can be mixed and matched with two solid sterling silver necklace options or a genuine black leather cord to reflect your very own personal style. Fashion icon Marc Jacobs says, “I’m a real believer in wearing whatever you want, whenever you want. No one dictates fashion to the women I know.” (InStyle Magazine, September 2009). Sounds like you, right?

Unique Waves of Gratitude Necklaces are a way for you to show the world who you are and what you believe in. Use each pendant to tell part of your story – where you’ve been and, more importantly, where you are going.

 

The Waves of Gratitude Curly Wave Necklace

Choose from the Health Wave, Family Wave, Accomplishment Wave, Nature Wave, Serenity Wave or Strength Wave. All solid sterling silver, the six waves can be mixed and matched to create your own stylish necklace, a bold fashion statement unique to you.

Follow @WavesGratitude on Twitter and SAVE

Be one of the first 50 people to follow Waves of Gratitude on Twitter @WavesGratitude and get $25 off your next purchase of $100 or more through December 31, 2009.

@WavesGratitude followers get exclusive Twitter discounts on Inspired Jewelry and Inspired Apparel from Waves of Gratitude.

We'll also be tweeting about the latest and greatest gratitude, inspiration and style stories so be sure to follow Waves of Gratitude on Twitter @WavesGratitude.

It’s All About Giving Back

Waves of Gratitude has selected the Susan G. Komen for the Cure as the recipient of 10% net profit donation through December 31, 2009. Founding members participate in numerous charity and fundraising events throughout the year. In the future, Waves of Gratitude is committed to align with more causes to inspire more people to remember the importance of expressing gratitude by getting involved with causes that make a difference.

Inspired Giving: A Guy's Perspective

Mike T. wrote in from Chicago about finding the perfect gift for his girlfriend…

"My girlfriend thought I took her for granted. At first, I didn't even know what that meant. Then I thought about it. She cooks me delicious meals. She knows exactly what to say to me when I have a bad day. She even does my laundry sometimes! As you can imagine, after I gave it some thought, I wanted to get her something REALLY special. When I heard about how Waves of Gratitude jewelry reminds people about the importance of expressing gratitude, I KNEW it was perfect. I gave her the yoga wave bracelet, and  told her that it should remind her how grateful I am to have her in my life. Needless to say she loved it! And next time I can get her something else from your collection and she’ll love that too. Thanks!"

Create Your Own Stylish Bracelet

The Waves of Gratitude Create-A-Wave Collection can be mixed and matched with four solid sterling silver bracelet options to reflect your very own personal style. Fashion icon Marc Jacobs says, “I’m a real believer in wearing whatever you want, whenever you want. No one dictates fashion to the women I know.” (InStyle Magazine, September 2009). Sounds like you, right?

Unique Waves of Gratitude bracelets are a way for you to show the world who you are and what you believe in. Use each charm to tell part of your story – where you’ve been and, more importantly, where you are going.

Choose from the Health Wave, Gratitude Wave, Accomplishment Wave, Nature Wave, Serenity Wave or Strength Wave. All solid sterling silver, the six waves can be mixed and matched to create your own stylish bracelet, a fashion statement unique to you.

People are Talking about Waves of Gratitude

Debby R, a teacher, needed some gift-giving advice. She wrote in and said:

"We needed to find a very special gift for our Assistant Trainers at the end of our three Summer Montessori Teacher Trainings and we loved not only the beautiful pieces created by Jessica Fields for Waves of Gratitude, but also the mission and inspiration behind the company itself. Inspiring people to remember the importance of expressing gratitude is just amazing! Waves of Gratitude went above and beyond in making sure that our Inspired Jewelry was perfect and arrived on time for this significant occasion. What a fabulous, unique and meaningful gift... I'll definitely be back!"