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14 COWS My friend Meeshka makes handmade bracelets out of beads from all over the world. Her most recent line of work benefits African children who have lost their parents to AIDS. I'm really proud of Meeshka and her work. Its a double gift when you choose these for your loved ones or yourself! 50% of her profits are donated to the Nelson Mandela Children's fund!

Bellyblessing Celebrations Bellyblessings Celebrations specializes in creating birthblessing ceremonies for pregnant women. A birthblessing is an empowering rite of passage which honors the transition to motherhood. Also known a blessingway or a mother blessing, this nurturing ceremony is held in the ninth month of pregnancy to pamper and prepare a mother for birth. She may be crowned with a floral wreath, soak in an herbal footbath, make or decorate a bellymask and receive symbolic gifts and blessings from her closest friends. If you are hosting a celebration for a special mama in your life, please visit our birthblessing guide for additional information on ceremonies, planning tips, and FAQ.

Friends of Breastfeeding Society Friends of Breastfeeding Society of British Columbia, Canada is a group of paid members, all dedicated to aid in the journey to make breastfeeding once again the cultural norm.  We offer breastfeeding women support, resources, and networking through monthly meetings, counsellor workshops, a lending library, advocacy, and our 'zine, Mama Mia! Through consciousness-raising activities, we strive to make our communities and workplaces more breastfeeding friendly.

Girl-Mom girlMom is about empowering teen parents. girlMom is about defying social stereotypes, and fighting for our rights as mothers. Founded by hipMama editors Ariel Gore and Bee Lavender, girlMom is edited by 19-year-old mother Allison Crews, and promoted through small, grassroots organizations, including the Coalition for the Empowerment of Teen Parents.

GreenLee's Forest ~Magical Jewelry for Adornment~ Womb is sacred, Heart is sacred, All is sacred.

Hip Mama Magazine I love this magazine for providing a gutsy forum for the too-often-unspeakable truths and taboo subjects of mothering. "People come to Hip Mama looking for perspectives not offered elsewhere. We cover it all, from organic baby food to sexuality to chronic illness." Editor Bee Lavendar

Honoring Your Belly "Honoring Your Belly shares what Lisa Sarasohn, body-work and yoga therapist, has learned in the process of healing beyond an eating disorder. She calls herself Belly Queen not only because she gained and lost more than 2,000 pounds during her twenty years of dieting and bingeing. More to the point, she says:'I call myself Belly Queen because these are words for a woman who owns herself.' " This site is FULL of belly wisdom with affirming articles, poems and resources!

JEWELRY BY MEESHKA One of a kind or limited edition jewelry made with exotic beads from around the world. Look for designs with MEESHKA's original sterling silver beads included.

Mama Mia! A 'Zine of Breastfeeding and more.. Mama Mia! is a brand new 'zine of breastfeeding, childbearing, natural health, mama-wisdom and female empowerment, and is brought to you by the Friends of Breastfeeding Society.

Mara Friedman's Prints and Notecards Mara's beautiful paintings express a deeply rooted feminine spirit. Each image is a journey to another aspect of oneness with Mother Earth and a loving connection to self and others.

Midwifery Today Magazine In Midwifery Today you'll be able to read material by some of the best birth writers in the world; passionate, informed women and men with a wealth of knowledge and experience to share. You'll get an in-depth look at an important topic in each quarterly issue, with several articles devoted to the issue theme. Past themes have included: * Birth and Disability * Multiple Births * Miscarriage * Postmaturity * Hemorrhage * Homebirth * Waterbirth * Cesarean Prevention * Prenatal Care * Second Stage * Postpartum * Midwifery Education

Mighty Merchant This is the company that designed and hosts our website. If you're looking for people to help you create a beautiful and effective business tool contact Staci Schipporeit and Michael Sterns at Datahost.

Pagan Shopping Here you will find a concentrated group of new age, metaphysical, pagan, occult, witchcraft stores, supplies and services. They have wide selection of products, ritual tools, jewelry, art, statuary, clothing, athames, swords, bolines, gemstones, tarot cards and books on the craft, alternative healing, physics, divination, wicca, magick, & spells.

Pastel Drawings by Jennifer Zimmerman Jennifer draws down powerful feminine imagery which flows into her enchanted drawings. She writes: "My art has a life of its own. Each piece is created from a place that is deep, spontaneous and personal. It wasn’t until recently that I began to share my work with the community, and discovered that the representations spoke to others as well. Some of my art is accompanied by brief stories that were inspired by the art, others still have stories waiting be put on page. This site is an offering to those of you who hear the message."

PRAYER FLAGS AND MORE! Karuna Arts offers Goddess Prayer Flags and a string of 9 small prayer flags featuring the words for peace in various languages. Take a look at the web site for a unique visulal feast of color and originality! They are hand batiked by families in Bali, in bright durable colors.

Sand Play Toys Sandtray Therapist Stephanie Hagadorn is a board certified, Registered Art Therapist and Licensed Counselor. Her site lists workshops, training and a wide variety imagery for sand "play".

Vicki Fredricks Paintings of Sheep and more. Vicki captures the truth and beauty of her life through her art. She specializes in oil and acrylic paintings, prints and cards. Her most recent painting express her love for and connection to sheep.