WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A MINDFUL MAMA?
Mindful Mama founder, Sarah Kraft and singer/songwriter Ani DiFranco talk shop about mindful parenting.
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Being a "mindful mama" is not about being a green mom, a yoga mom or an organic mom. It's about so much MORE than where we give birth or whether we vaccinate or where we send our kids to school. Being a mindful mama means approaching parenthood with awareness and confidence; feeling empowered to make the best choice for our selves, our children and our community...
Ani DiFranco is a pioneer of women's music. Nominated for several Grammys, Ani owns her own record label - Righteous Babe Records-and now her own performance venue in her home State, New York. She 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.
Video coverage of the interview will be available on Youtube and on the Mindful Mama Media Gallery mid-July. Ani's interview kicks-off the Mindful Mama photo/art/essay contest, inviting moms across the country to speak their mind - and heart - about parenting in today's world. Over $10,000 in baby gear and eco-friendly prizes will be awarded to top submissions.
The grand prize winner of the Mindful Mama contest will be awarded an all expense paid trip to see Ani DiFranco perform in NYC. Two nights at the Westin New York at Times Square, spa package and babysitter included. Runners up will will a Green Nursery, including stylish furniture, organic crib bedding, a natural crib mattress, non-toxic paint and window coverings. Category winners will receive top-of-the-line gifts for mom, baby and home. Prize sponsors of the contest include over 20 companies that are leading the way in health and sustainability for families: 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.
www.mindfulmamamagazine.com
Being a "mindful mama" is not about being a green mom, a yoga mom or an organic mom. It's about so much MORE than where we give birth or whether we vaccinate or where we send our kids to school. Being a mindful mama means approaching parenthood with awareness and confidence; feeling empowered to make the best choice for our selves, our children and our community...
Ani DiFranco is a pioneer of women's music. Nominated for several Grammys, Ani owns her own record label - Righteous Babe Records-and now her own performance venue in her home State, New York. She 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.
Video coverage of the interview will be available on Youtube and on the Mindful Mama Media Gallery mid-July. Ani's interview kicks-off the Mindful Mama photo/art/essay contest, inviting moms across the country to speak their mind - and heart - about parenting in today's world. Over $10,000 in baby gear and eco-friendly prizes will be awarded to top submissions.
The grand prize winner of the Mindful Mama contest will be awarded an all expense paid trip to see Ani DiFranco perform in NYC. Two nights at the Westin New York at Times Square, spa package and babysitter included. Runners up will will a Green Nursery, including stylish furniture, organic crib bedding, a natural crib mattress, non-toxic paint and window coverings. Category winners will receive top-of-the-line gifts for mom, baby and home. Prize sponsors of the contest include over 20 companies that are leading the way in health and sustainability for families: 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.
So are you going to submit something to the contest? I blogged about this too! I'm a big Ani fan. Today I got my copy of "Out" in the mail. I'll try to read it quickly so that we can talk more about it.
Posted by: Fighting Windmills | August 13, 2008 at 12:49 PM
Oh, man, I would love to win that!!
Posted by: Andy | July 29, 2008 at 03:09 PM