Special links

Some of my favorite Links (listed in alphabetical order)

ADOPTION STORES and GIFT ITEMS

Adopt Shoppe: Unique Adoption Gifts and Resources, featuring an extensive collection of adoption lifebooks and memory albums. http://www.adoptshoppe.com/

Adoption Journey Videos: Creating beautiful DVD videos of your adoption story from your photos, video footage and music choice. Relive the journey...share your story with others. www.rusongfilms.com/

Adopt Special Kids T-shirts, aprons, cards, sweatshirts, and other items featuring designs for every Chinese province. www.cafepress.com/adoptkids/

AngelBabyGifts.com: Personalized products including: Big Sister shirts, Big Brother shirts, Adoption shirts, Birthday shirts, Tote Bags, hand made Birth and Adoption Announcements, Note Cards and much more! A Multicultural store that creates PERSONALIZED gifts for the loved ones in your life. www.AngelBabyGifts.com

Asia for Kids: resource for China, Korea, Vietnam, India, Cambodia, Thailand, Philippines. Books, Asian dolls, videos, crafts, music, adoption announcement cards, greeting cards, seals, T-shirts, flags and more. www.asiaforkids.com

Born in My Mommy's Heart: Chinese cultural products. Featuring squeaky shoes, trendy diaper bags, genuine gemstone jewelry (jade, carnelian, onyx and turquoise) handcrafted mother's bracelets, red thread bracelets, personalized children's gifts, and many more unique items. We also have an exclusive art print that captures the China adoption experience. Proceeds from this print benefit children and families in Linjiang, China www.borninmommysheart.com/

Child Book.com: Helping Children & Adults Learn Chinese and the Culture by supplying quality English and Chinese Children Books, Videos/DVD's, Songs, and Stories www.childbook.com/

Children of the World: books on adoption, stories, videos, music, clothing, jewelry, and much more from around the world. http://www.childrenoftheworld.biz

China Sprout: Chinese cultural products & services - cards, chops, clothing, & more! www.chinasprout.com/shop

Culture for Kids: Source of bilingual and multicultural books & videos. http://www.cultureforkids.com/

Cutestickers.com: Family car stickers and decals for your car window. These funny family car stickers and a great way to show the ones you love in a new colorful way. www.cutestickers.com/

HappyToBee.com: Personalized products including: Big Sister shirts, Big Brother shirts, Adoption shirts, Birthday shirts, Tote Bags, hand made Birth and Adoption Announcements, Note Cards and much more! A Multicultural store that creates PERSONALIZED gifts for the loved ones in your life. www.HappyToBee.com

Heart and Seoul: A wonderful selection of Korean products, jewelry, adoption announcements, and more! www.heartandseoul.com/

iCelebrateDiversity:A wonderful selection of products celebrating unity & diversity.www.icelebratediversity.com/indexnew3.htm

International Dolls: Multicultural dolls that help build strong identities in children asianethnicdollstoys.homestead.com/index.html

Language Littles: bilingual dolls, available in Spanish (boy and girl), French, Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Hebrew, German, Russian and Greek. http://www.languagelittles.com/home_content.html

Love Out Loud: embroidered, clothing designs for children and parents of Alternative and Multicultural Families http://www.loveoutloud.com/

Mandy's Moon: Adoption announcements, Ornaments, Asian dolls, Address labels and other unique personalized gifts especially for adoptive families. . www.mandysmoon.com

Many Hearts One Beat: Gifts celebrating the adoptive families including jewelry, baby blankets, Arrival Day albums, adoption clothing, bumper stickers, books and more. www.manyheartsonebeat.com/

MeltingPot Gifts: cards and gifts for the Interracial community. www.meltingpotgifts.com/

Mother's Charm: Adoption Jewelry for mothers. motherscharm.org/

My Fortunate Cookie: Asian treasures to delight the young girl in your life. From the cutest traditional Chinese outfits to the latest “Sage Collection” tee shirts, I am sure you will find something here that is elegant, adorable and just plain fun! www.myfortunatecookie.com/

Our Chosen Child: Beautiful Adoptive Family Profiles. Life books, Profiles and Web design specifically for the adoption community. www.ourchosenchild.com/

Red Thread Adoption Boutique: An adorable adoption shop with wonderful gift for families http://redthreadadoptionboutique.com/

Robin's Nest Productions: Preserving the memories of adoptive families. Your photos and video are edited into a treasured keepsake with music, titles, and special effects - all on DVD. Company is owned by an adoptive mom. www.robinsnestproductions.com/

Red Thread China: translation, care packages, guide service, and Chinese gifts. http://redthreadchina.com/

Red Thread Families: Gifts to celebrate Chinese adoption: embroidered gifts that are unique, stylish, functional and celebrate Chinese culture. Baby gifts and gifts for friends and family that celebrate Chinese culture. Chinese characters and ladybugs on bibs, blankets, sweatshirts, bags and aprons. www.redthreadfamilies.com/

Spirit of the Orient: Apparel, accessories, gift items and home decor imported from Asia. Owned by an adoptive family. A percentage of proceeds is donated to charitable causes in China. www.spiritoftheorient.net/

Sweet Pea Creations: handmade birth announcements, adoption announcements, baby shower invitations, baptism or christening invitations, and matching note cards. www.sweet-pea-creations.com/

ADOPTION MAGAZINES

Adoptive Families: adoption information source for families before, during, and after adoption. www.adoptivefamilies.com/

Adoption Today: dedicated to International and Transracial Adoption www.adoptinfo.net/

Adoption Week e-Magazine: contains adoption news, articles, poetry, product reviews & specials, a waiting child, an inspirational thought, recent adoption forum discussions, humor and upcoming events. e-magazine.adoption.com/

Mei Magazine: created for Chinese adoptees age 7 to 14. A bimonthly magazine featuring wholesome articles with an emphasis on issues specific to girls adopted from China. http://www.amazon.com/Mei-Magazine/

RainbowKids.com: Adoption Information, International Adoptions, Special Needs Adoption, Adoption Articles and Waiting Child Photo listings www.rainbowkids.com

ADOPTION RESOURCES

Adopting.com: A great resource for everything your need to know about adoption www.adopting.com/

Adopting.org: great resource for everything your need to know about adoption www.adopting.org/

Adoption.com: A great resource for everything your need to know about adoption www.adoption.com/

Adopting from Korea: A Parent's Guide to Korean Adoption. www.adoptkorea.com/

Adoptive Families Today: a support group located in Illinois for prospective adoptive parents, adoptive parents, adoption professionals and all those interested in adoption. www.adoptivefamiliestoday.org/frames.html

Adopt Vietnam: Links to everything you need to know about adopting from Vietnam! www.adoptvietnam.org/

Assistant Stork:Adoption courier service - they will have your documents personally delivered to the consulates for authentication www.asststork.com/

Families With Children From Vietnam: Adoption stories, photos, and lots of information about adopting from Vietnam. www.fcvn.org/

Friends Of Korea: a non-profit corporation whose purpose is to offer opportunities for all who are interested to come together in promoting greater awareness and appreciation of the value of Korean heritage www.friendsofkorea.org/

Gift of Adoption: A non-profit organization which provides grants to help fund adoptions www.giftofadoption.org/

MamNon.org: sharing Vietnamese culture with the adoption community www.mamnon.org/

ADOPTION PHOTOLISTINGS

Precious.org: International Adoption Website and Photo listing http://precious.org/

Welcome garden:International Adoption Photo listing www.welcomegarden.com/