Added: Oct 12, 2008
Author: MindfulMamaMagazine
Duration: 7:42
You're invited to join the Mindful Mama Contest and Forum. We're exploring one important question: What does it mean to be a mindful mama?Deadline: November 1st.Not only are we asking you to participate in this contest, we're dangling a little (ok- BIG) incentive: The grand prize winner gets to see Ani DiFranco perform in NYC this November. Two nights at the Westin New York at Times Square, spa package and babysitter included. The runner-up will win a Green Nursery, including stylish furniture from Kuster, organic crib bedding from Summer Infant, an eco-friendly crib mattress from Naturamat, non-toxic paint from Ellie's Home Store and window coverings from Hunter Douglas. Over 20 additional prizes will be awarded to category winners. Prize sponsors include BabyBjorn, Baby Planet, Baby Star, Bebe au Lait, Be Present, Britax Bumkins, Ellie's Homestore by Eco Products, Dansko, Evenflo, Green Nest, Happy Baby, Hunter Douglas, Kushies, Kuster, Lansinoh, Maggie's Organics, Medela, Moby Wrap, Natracare, Natural Mat, New Chapter, Nordic Naturals, Pangea Organics, RW Knudsen Family, Scandanavian Child, Summer Infant, Traditional Medicinals and World of Good. For a full list of prizes and more information about our sponsors, please visit: http://mindfulmamamagazine.com/content/EditorialGuidlines.aspxCategories:ESSAY (maximum 1500 words, please)PHOTO (all formats welcome. maximum file size: 5 mb)ART (please send a photograph or slide, maximum file size: 5 mb)Winners will be notified on November 7th, followed by a public announcement on November 21st.Judges will base their decisions on:Public Opinion. Posts that generate popular discussion will be given priority in our judging process.Bravery. We're looking for submissions that speak to the power of mothering.To participate in the Ani DiFranco Contest Forum, follow three easy steps:1. Create a Mindful Mama account. http://mindfulmamamagazine.com/user/CreateUser.aspx?ReturnUrl=2. Post comments in the Ani DiFranco Contest Forum. (You must be a registered user to view this forum).http://mindfulmamamagazine.com/forums/318.aspx3. Increase the popularity of favorite submission by forwarding this e-mail to other friends.For more details, visit http://mindfulmamamagazine.com/content/EditorialGuidlines.aspxA big thanks to Ani DiFranco for supporting the launch of Mindful Mama Magazine. Ani is a pioneer of women's music. Nominated for several Grammys, she owns her own record label - Righteous Babe Records-and now her own performance venue in her home State, New York. Ani was recently on NPR's World Café, Jay Leno, and the cover of Mothering Magazine. Ani is a self-proclaimed feminist, participated in the march for women's lives in Washington DC in 2004 and was the first musician to be honored with the "Woman of Courage Award" by the National Organization of Women in 2006. Ani's daughter, Petah, is 18 months old and was born at home.
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