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  Body Drama: Real Girls, Real Bodies, Real Issues, Real Answers, By Nancy Amanda Redd When my daughters were small I worried about them being exposed to things like cans of formula, koolaid, and plastic dolls with baby bottles. As they grew through adolescence I worried that they'd want to use disposable menstrual pads instead of soft cotton, or dioxin laced tampons instead of organic. I've relaxed quite a bit since then. But what I do still worry about, and have all sorts of my own hang-ups in regards to, is body image. Goodness knows the media is saturated with images of impossible goals for our bodies. We are socialized from an early age to understand what a girl should look like if she is to be deemed attractive and therefore worthy and successful. I cannot say enough good things about Body Drama. I had heard about it from another mom of a daughter. She had told me to sit down and read through it with my daughters, but warned that I might feel a little squeamish; probably because, well, there are vaginas in the book. Real live, bare vaginas, and breasts too; small, large, in-between and sometimes one of each on the same body. No perfect, airbrushed bodies in this book. You'll also see stretch marks, body hair, flat bellies, muffin tops, curves and bulges. I guarantee you'll learn a thing or two. After my youngest scurried upstairs with her new copy, she didn't come down for the rest of the night. The next day she smiled smugly and said to me, "I actually feel better about my body now".  A Time to Celebrate, A Celebration of a Girl's First Menstral Period, By Joan Morais. This is a wonderful book written by the mother of three girls, and a lovely gift to give to the special young girl in your life. The author encourages celebration of what a wondrous time this is in life and congratulates the reader in joining the ranks of beautiful, powerful women throughout the world. The books offers creative ways to celebrate your first menstrual period like bead a gorgeous bracelet or drink sparkling apple juice out of a red goblet. There is plenty of room within the pages of the book for writing about feelings, dreams, and thoughts. The author covers the ins and outs of what exactly is going on within your body, decisions between pads or tampons, how to keep track ( with calendar charts ) and how to deal with PMS and cramps. This book really is a wonderful find. Paperback
 The What's Happening to My Body Book for Girls, By Lynda Madaras, with Area Maderas Although I have talked a lot with my girls about all things female I was looking for a book that they could refer to if they didn't feel like talking to me - or for answers I might not know. I didn't want a book that talked about the rites of make-up wearing, or proms and diets. I wanted something slightly crunchy, or at least not trendy. I was thrilled I tell you, to find in the pads area of the book a whole section on using cloth pads and the impact of disposable paper products on our environment. Things were looking up. A quick perusal of the back of the book found resources for organic tampons, The Keeper, and several cloth pad resources. This book covers by chapter:
It's a good read this book, I'd recommend you read it with your daughter. The authors are a mother-daughter team themselves. Paperback
Little Blessings
These cute little messages etched in glass come with a black drawstring pouch and are just the thing to tuck into a lunch or a backpack for a special message of love and support. Each glass piece is approximately the size of a half dollar. Sizes and colors may vary.
Commemorate your daughter's first moon with this lovely beaded bracelet. A handmade glass bead, two moon and star silver beads, and a pewter fullmoon charm are strung on a black cotton cord fastened with a lobster claw clasp. Chose the size you need.
 These sterling silver pieces are really beautiful, showing a crescent moon as well as a full moon with garnet cabachon stone in the middle. The pendant comes strung on a black rayon cord and the earrings on sterling ear wires. Just delicate enough and not too heavy on the earlobe, your daughter will love these symbols of feminine power. The moon has always been associated with female spirituality, and it's no coincidence that the moon's 28 day cycle and that of a woman is so similar.
New Moon Pendant
 Moon Bangle by Jane Iris Designs Stunning solid sterling silver bangle bracelet is so pretty on your wrist. This bracelet is lovely worn alone or with other bangles to compliment it. Bracelet measures 3 inches at it's widest point and is slightly oval shaped to allow for the crescent of the moon. This bracelet would be a wonderful remembrance gift for a young woman's passage into adulthood.
 Release This moving sculpture from Bell Pine reminds us that people move in and out of our lives through the passage of time, this piece is about those passages and reminds us to trust that no matter what happens, all is well. This 3" tall sculpture come with a removable bird ready for flight and also comes with a gift card with the following message:
 Menstrual Goddess, by Bell Pine Art Farm Symbolizes the power, wisdom, and self-love associated with our menses. Comes with a Menstrual Goddess message card that reads:
 Special Addition Red/Purple Gift Bag A pretty little fabric bag to place your maiden jewelry or your Menstrual Goddess in for gift giving. This bag measures 3 1/4" x 4 1/4" and is drawn together with a metallic fabric cord that won't fall off because it is secured with small gold tone rings. Click to see our full collection of fabric gift bags. $3.75
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