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Links to Companies That Sell Things to Buy Related to China Adoption

Last updated: 3/9/08, 364 stores

The companies listed here sell items that the webmaster thinks are of interest to families in the China adoption community. No endorsments of the products of any company is made or intended. The text describing each company has been supplied by the listing company.

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The Mall is open to any business that sells items related to China adoptions or Chinese culture. If you business fits these criteria, send an email to the webmaster at : JimLWeaver@aol.com with a paragraph of text describing your business. Include the URL of your website, if you do not have a website, include an email address and/or mailing address so your customers will be able to order your products. There is no charge to have a business listed on 'The Mall'. Due to the large number of businesses listed, we do not change listings for special sales or other time-sensitive promotions. Your listing will be posted with the next update to the website. Updates usually occur every 6-12 weeks. Companies that are new with the latest update are now indicated by this graphic: and the text nnew. Use the Find function on your browser (Ctl F) to find the nnew stores.

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• A Passage to the Heart is writings from Families with Children from China, edited by Amy Klatzkin (newsletter editor for San Francisco Bay Area FCC). An invaluable resource for FCC families, relatives, and friends, this new book contains more than 100 articles published in the regional newsletters of Families with Children from China and similar organizations across the United States, Canada, and Britain. Royalties from the book will benefit the Amity Foundation and the Foundation for Chinese Orphanages. [NOTE: as of May '01, sales of this book have resulted in donations of over $20,000 to Chinese orphanages.] FCC chapters are invited to use the book as a local fundraiser by ordering in bulk directly from the publisher, BBoyd@worldnet.att.net.

• A Baby China DVD takes Western families with babies from China to a fun journey of Chinese language, culture, and music. Designed to build a bridge connecting Western and Chinese worlds, Baby ChinaTM DVD is used by adopting families as a valuable tool before and after the adoption. This critically acclaimed new baby DVD introduces a little Chinese language (25 words), a little culture, and a little music (including 3 songs, 2 rhythms, 1 Tang poem) to adopting families. It also opens a fun new world with familiar Western toys and objects to Chinese babies. Eight practical sign language are introduced to babies and adopting parents to facilitate the initial communication. More information on language learning and China experience is provided on B_Me company’s website http://www.bmebabychina.com

• A Gift From China is a store in Guangzhou. It is run by a wonderful British lady named Samantha Jens and all profits go to the orphanages. It is located at No. 62 Shamian Da Jie, Guangzhou, just up the street from the consulate and the White Swan. Phone (020)81915869. For e-mail contact, write samantha @public.guangzhou.gd.cn. Gift items are appropriate, reasonably priced and, again, all profits go to the kids. Website: http://www.agiftfromchina.com

• A Heritage for Chinese - Chinese Knot. Chinese Knotting Craft is a traditional folk art with a long history. It is not only a culture, but a heritage. In my website, you may find some cute animals such as turtles, dragonflies, ladybugs..... as well as some Chinese Knotting Jewellery. All handmade by myself. I'm sure that not only your children like them; you also cannot resist them. Please visit my website at http://sarahcollection.hk for details.

• A Journey to China offers adoption bracelets and necklaces that make the perfect gift for that person waiting to adopt, a friend who has adopted, or an adoptive family member. All jewelry items are handmade and strung on professional 49-strand red beading wire. This wire is very strong yet flexible like thread and hangs beautifully. The red beading wire represents the invisible red thread that connects us to those we are destined to meet. Our Red Thread Jewelry Collection is a beautiful way to celebrate your adoption journey and represent your connection to your future child. Proceeds from this site will go to a Chinese orphanage. http://www.journeytochina.org/

• A Million Bushels Specializing in Mother Bracelets and adoption themed pieces, we sell more than jewelry. We sell Wearable Art! Our designs are truly unique and one of a kind. See for yourself! www.AMillionBushels.com

• A Red Thread to China offers orphanage care packages for waiting parents' children, personal shopper services for visiting parents in Guangzhou, and wonderful mail-order products like jewelry and crafts for parents and children who have returned home. Ann, the proprietor, is a pearl expert, and has received numerous compliments for her ability to provide outstanding necklaces at incredible prices. She also has a personal relationship with many SWIs and she is more than willing to share information or answer questions about china and your children if the information is available.. Please check out the extensive selection of goods and services on her website at: http://www.redthreadchina.com/

• aboutLanguage Inc. is a professional language company, providing interpretation and translation services throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Our prices are very competitive as we maintain the highest standard of quality and professionalism. Website: http://www.aboutlanguage.net

• Academic Connections - OCDF Academic Connections will assist your immersion school or music/dance group's travel program to China or help your college student plan an internship in Beijing. OCDF has several years of experience working with school groups and universities for internship programs - see www.ocdf.org/academicconnections or email Tony@ocdf.org or call Jane at OCDF 309-829-8202 toll free 1-866-460-OCDF.

• Access China Tours, Inc., a company of quality leader in travel to China. Carefully designed itineraries; Reliable pre-departure service; Guaranteed departures; Smaller groups; Top-class accommodations; Unmatched regional dining; Customized private trips, Educational, cutltural tours and more... Call 1-800-788-1399 or visit our website at http://www.chinatour.com for details.

• Adoptive Families Magazine.is a 2000 Parent's Choice Recommended Winner! Celebrate the Joys of Family Life with Adoptive Families, the nation's leading magazine for everyone touched by adoption. Every issue is packed with independent, reliable, practical information on how you can adopt and how to raise healthy, happy children. A four-times Parent's Choice award winner, Adoptive Families will delight you, inform you, entertain you, challenge you -- and show you how to get the most out of the precious years of child raising.

• Adoptive Family Heritage Journeys The Ties Program is a travel program for adoptive families who would like to visit their child's country of birth, and travel in a supportive environment with other adoptive families. For more than a decade, we have created international adoption journeys that are nurturing, “adoption aware,” child centered and fun! Families visit orphanages, foster families, local homes and schools. Our goal is to help children see that the people with whom they share their heritage are warm, wonderful, genuine people. A social worker/adoption professional travels with each group to help families process the experience, which is profound and life changing. Current programs include Korea, Peru, Paraguay, Chile, China, India, Guatemala, Romania, Vietnam, Russia and the Philippines. Humanitarian Aid provided to each country via our sister organization, World Ties.

• Adopt from China Shop sells T-shirts, sweatshirts, thank you cards, stuffed animals, and much more with beautiful designs related to adoption from China. We offer unique gifts to give to family and friends, as well as for yourselves. The shop was opened by the proud mother and father of a beautiful Hunan girl to fund a second Chinese adoption. Thanks so much for looking! Xie Xie! http://www.cafepress.com/adoptfromchina

• Adopt Special Kids Store: Every Chinese Province T-shirts, gifts, original ladybug items and clothing, and bibs from every Province. www.cafepress.com/adoptkids Artist friends donated their time and talent to create designs with China adoption in mind. We are fundraising for our second special needs adoption. You can find ladybug, panda, angel and dragon designs on T-shirts from every Province in China. We offer a great selection for "gotcha-day" parties, gifts for referral, travel bags, reunion T-shirts, and adorable ladybug items for ladybug lovers.

• AdoptShoppe: Unique Adoption Gifts and Resources for Families Adopting Children Internationally URL: http://www.adoptshoppe.com An online source for unique and hard-to-find resources, books, and gifts that celebrate the international adoption experience. AdoptShoppeBooks at http://www.adoptshoppebooks.com - Popular adoption books at mostly discounted prices - emphasis on international, China and Korea adoptions.

• Adopting from China: A Video Survival Guide. See what the process is like! Former TV News Reporter Rebecca Coates Nee takes you on her personal adoption journey. This hour-long video covers all aspects of the adoption process: choosing an agency, cost estimates, filing the paperwork, managing the wait, preparing for the baby, packing, getting the baby in China, the adoption and visa process, what to buy in China, the homecoming and beyond. The video is independently produced and is not an endorsement of any agency, service or product. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to charitable children's services in China. Website: www.adoptingfromchina.com

• Adopting From China - a Language Guide for Mandarin is a 50-minute CD of adoption-specific terms that parents can use to communicate with their adopted children. It was professionally recorded by a native speaker and a language learner. It comes with a handbook of phonetically spelled pronunciations as well as a handbook of ideas for waiting, travel, bonding, and parenting tips. Please check out my website: http://WorkNotes.com/AZ/AdoptingFromRussia/Kelleher

• Adoption Announcements by StoryLife – Create a custom photo adoption announcement to introduce your child to family and friends. Choose from hundreds of fun, festive designs such as our “Lucky Ladybugs”. It is easy to add one or more photos and your personal story. We print high quality photographs and ship fast! Your adoption announcement will make the perfect first page for baby’s scrapbook. Digital scrapbooking is easy at StoryLife. If you need help working with digital photos, we’d love to help. Call us at 1-800-421-8539. Come visit us online at: http://babies.storylife.com

• Adoption Benefits: My desire is to use my home-based business with pure skin-care and nutrition products to help families in the adoption process. First, I want to assist in raising funds while raising the support of friends and family members. For those in the Southern California area, I work with the family to have benefit parties in which the profits go toward their adoption. These are exciting events in which the guests receive a free gift and see the heart for adoption. For those outside of this area, I send catalogs of the products and assist with ideas for collecting orders. I also can help with the many gifts needed throughout the process.

• Adoption Bracelets: These beautiful swarovski crystal and sterling silver bracelets are a wonderful way to celebrate your upcoming adoption and endure the wait. They are also a lasting keepsake. Visit our website for several versions at http://www.beliefbracelets.com/.

• Adoption By Grace. Kristin Wong's book, "Carried Safely Home" chronicles the story and life lessons of an adoptive family. Our website gives support from a Christian perspective for prospective adoptive parents and for parents waiting for their child. Provides advice about post-adoption medical care and education, bibliography with reviews and other avenues for child advocacy.
  The Little Girl, a beautifully illustrated children's book, shows the value of girls through the story of a beautiful father-daughter relationship. It also shows adopted children that the hero from heaven is always watching out for them. The goal of the book is to turn the hearts of fathers and mothers in China towards their daughters. Proceeds from this English language edition will go towards a Chinese edition. 80 pages. Hardcover http://www.adoption-by-grace.com/girl_update.html

• Adoption Child Carriers: Hands-free child carrier recommended by adoptive parents for international travel, bonding and beyond. Read Parent reviews at https://www.walkingrockfarm.com/faq.php#adoption. Quick, light and easy to pack, Hip Baby child carrier features cool climate control fabrics, the best shoulder pad and best safe adjustable child seat plus a trim waist/hip belt for better weight distribution. Hip Baby child carrier, for safety you need and the comfort you deserve. Loved by parents and babies worldwide. Walking Rock Farm toll free 866-635-2140 or visit online store at https://www.walkingrockfarm.com/adoption.php.

• Adoption China from Terre Rouge is a shop with international adoption and Chinese adoption related t-shirts and gifts. Many cute and stylish designs are available and more are added every month. Including "Ni Hao Y'all" and Province t-shirts, Ladybugs and Golden Pigs. If you don't see something that you are looking for, contact us and we can most likely make it for you. We can also create logos for you for your internet lists and groups. Xie Xie! Please check us out at: www.cafepress.com/terrerouge

• www.AdoptionDayCards is a small company owned and operated by two adoptive moms in Maine. We make adoption greeting cards and art. We also have calendars and posters and do custom work in fabric. We have Red Thread items that we have designed just for families with children from China.

• Adoption Diary/journaling: My Ladybug journal is a successful journaling site which can be used to tell your story to your family and friends while paperchasing, waiting, traveling, and adjusting to home. If you can send an e-mail, you can use this service. My Ladybug Journal has been praised for the ease of use, the kindness shown to its clients, the full customization it offers, and the contact via phone that most journals do not offer. Calls are even made to China if needed to make sure all is well. The owner is a two time adoptive parent with a passion for adoption. Various options are avilable as part of the fee.(extra pages, links, sibling designed pages, etc.) Photostories are also avilable to be made from your photos when you return. Just think of your photos set to music in a CD/DVD format! Get the kleenex! Please visit My Ladybug Journal at: www.myladybugjournal.com

• Adoption Fundraiser T-shirts to help raise money to help create our forever family thru adoption. Two are available, "Love + Adoption = Family" and "Hands around the world … united by adoption". T-shirts sell for $14.50 U.S. dollars each which includes shipping in the continental United States, international shipping would be more depending on the destination. Make checks payable to Cheryl Taylor or Juanita Ramsey. Mail payments to 1204 Emory road, Elizabethtown, Kentucky 42701. Thanks Cheryl Taylor.

• Adoption Journals and Announcements With Over 80 beautiful designs including many Asian-inspired themes, we offer online adoption journal websites and announcements. Journal your adoption story from the paperchase through returning home with your beautiful child and beyond. We will design, host and maintain your journal website for you so you don't need to worry about it. Simply send an e-mail and we do the rest! Don't want a journal but want to announce your referral or official adoption date? That's ok! We offer online referral announcements or adoption announcements, too! Complete with photos! We'll send your announcement to your friends and family so they can share with you your wonderful and exciting news! As an adoptive mom of a beautiful 21-month-old girl from China, we feel strongly about helping the childen left behind in the orphanages, who are waiting to be adopted or who have life-threatening medical conditions. For families purchasing our China Journals, we will donate 20% to "Half the Sky Foundation." It is our hope to be able to donate to them generously, while at the same time helping families share their adoption experience with their own friends and families. Come visit our website at: http://www.wishuponastork.org

• Adoption Learning Partners offers highly valuable, timely e-Learning resources for adoptive parents, adopted individuals, birth parents and the families that love them. We launched the web site with our first course, "Conspicuous Families: Race, Culture and Adoption" (currently free of charge).

• Adoptionlifebooks: More than a scrapbook, a LifeBook opens up new ways to talk with your child about adoption. This site was created by adoptee/author Beth O’Malley. URL : http://www.adoptionlifebooks.com It offers free LifeBook tips, trainings, Q&A, articles, and links. Beth is the author of LifeBooks:Creating a Treasure for the Adopted Child and the newly published " My Adoption Lifebook: A Workbook for Kids from China" ( only available at this site).

• Adoption Mama features boutique t-shirts with hip, witty, sassy, and sweet designs for Mamas going through the process of adopting, or that have already completed it. We have many exclusive shirts for our Waiting Mamas, a great way to help the long wait pass with a little more fun. Bestsellers include, "Lucky Mommy", "Still Adopting", "Pregnant With Love For My Daughter In China", "Bio and Adopted", "I am her Real Mother", and many more. Makes a great gift for a friend, wife, secret pal, and especially YOURSELF! Check our blog for sales! A portion of the sale price of every shirt is donated to Love Without Boundaries.

• Adoption Stories We provide affordable website design and hosting services for adoptive families! Adoption Stories is an online collection of family stories about international adoption. Our website includes the story of our family's trip to Nanchang, Jiangxi, China in 1996 to adopt our 11 month old identical twin girls and the story of our June 2002 adoption of our 16 month old special needs daughter from S. Korea, as well as links to other families' adoption stories.

• Adoptive Family Travel offers information and programs for both travel to get your child and homeland tours. Specializing in travel to Asia and Central & South America.

• Adoption Airfares are offered at various times. As of spring 2000, Northwest Airlines has an adoption travel special program. If you know of others, please email the webmaster: JimLWeaver@aol.com.

• Adoption Voyages provides online journal hosting services for families traveling to complete international adoptions. We offer both basic and deluxe packages, at rates comparable to other journal sites. Our journals include a homepage, an "Our Story" page where you can tell your adoption story, one page per travel day, and at least three monthly updates after you return home. Come and visit us at http://www.adoptionvoyages.com

• AdoptionWorld carries tshirts, sweatshirts, mousepads, mugs, backpacks, baby bibs and hoodies and much more for adoptive families (some special items feature Baby in China, Baby in Vietnam and many other countries!!).

• The Adventures of Polly Panda: Who Are My Real Parents? - The book tells the story of a panda bear that was adopted by brown bears. She tries to find her real parents after she discovers she was adopted. By the end she realizes her real parents are her adopted parents because they love and care for her. This book is written for preschoolers and is designed mainly for adopted children but all children will enjoy this story. I have written this because I am an adoptive parent who has a difficult time finding books for my daughter to read in preparation of the time when I will have to explain to her that she was adopted. A portion of the proceeds benefits the orphans in the Bengbu Social Welfare Institute in Auhui, China.

• All About China DVD The DVD has six chapters concerned with Chinese culture, history, practical tips for traveling in China, a Chinese lesson for travelers, and more. The history section gives a good introduction to all the Chinese dynasties, famous emperors, famous events in history, plus the background for many things all travelers to China will see during their trip. Website: http://www.chinatraveldvd.com/

• Allie's Albums was born because of the need for creative, contemporary, and unique products that reflect multi-cultural families, especially but not limited to, children adopted internationally. We feature products for: Latino children, Asian children, and African-American children, as well as products for adults and children of these ethnicities as well as products for those who want to add an international flair to their pages. Website: http://www.alliesalbums.com/

• Always and Forever Adoption Homeland Tours located outside Portland, Oregon. We specialize in organizing group or custom tours to China for adoptive families with Chinese children. Our mission is to connect adoptive families with their children's heritage. Through adoption homeland tours, we help the adoptive families experience the children's culture of origin, discover their heritage, create positive memories of their birth country and build new friendships. We are committed to integrity, professionalism and personalized service. We strive to provide the best service possible with a personal touch and at reasonable costs. Our website address is www.alwaysforever.us.

• Amanda Says We are parents of an amazing and very talkative 3 1/2 year old named Amanda. She wants to go back to China for her Mei Mei! We've decided to raise the funds by selling adoption related items. We are also donating a portion of the proceeds to Half the Sky Foundation. Our first item is a silicone wristband. It's red with gold metallic font and says BORN IN OUR HEARTS. Our website: http://www.AmandaSays.com Our hearts go out to all who are waiting for their children and to those who have already become forever families.

• ... and Baby Makes Two . . . And Baby Makes Two is a heartbreakingly honest, wonderfully addictive, and funny novel about China adoption, as seen through the eyes of Jane -- a potential (single) mom. It's a tale of love and loss, family and friendship. The Cleveland Plain Dealer says, "How Sheehan manages to turn a heavy subject into a smart but lighthearted story is a gift from the writing gods. Buffered by her tribe of friends and a sister, Jane fends off the toxic reactions to her choice. And our protagonist ultimately learns that her instincts about creating a family aren't so off-base." This book, from one of the co-creators of the smash hit "Tony N' Tina's Wedding," has perfectly captured the delights and dilemmas of the scariest job in the world: motherhood. Purchase this book on http://www.amazon.com/ or http://barnesandnoble.com/ or at your local bookstore, and enjoy.

• Angel Covers - is a non-profit organization that raises funds for orphanages worldwide. Funds are raised through the sale of squeaky shoes and fleece blankets. 100% of profits are used to support orphanages. For each blanket that is purchased and additional blanket is sent to an orphanage. Website: http://www.angelcovers.org

• Anjoorian Silks has the pleasure of representing a collection of silk brocades from the 1930's and sleeve facings (also called bandings and embroideries) that were made circa 1900 to 1925. They were designed with Western tastes in mind. These pieces are in excellent and pristine condition. There are some that do have minor spotting or soiling which we do include because the workmanship employed is exquisite and warrants consideration as a result. Please visit our website http://www.anjooriansilks.com to view the brocades/embroideries. We will update monthly with additional embroidery pieces until all the pieces have been represented.The ones now on the website are the last batch that will be available. There is a damage rate of about 20% that we are averaging. Please send us your email address if you are interested in receiving the most current listing. We are most interested in individuals receiving these embroideries because we feel they would truly be appreciated.

• Art Gallery - Chinese Calligraphy The Yin Yang Art Gallery offers personalized Chinese calligraphy artwork for any occasion for your and your loved ones or you may choose from any of Master Bao's quotations from our website at http://www.yinyangartgallery.com/. Many of our clients have adopted children from China and have ordered artwork from us with various messages including their child's name. All of our artwork can be ordered framed or unframed and has a 30 day money back guarantee. Please call us with any questions at 1-(800) 617-2917.

• Artra International LLC, (Folk Art China) brings you original Jinshan peasant paintings (farmers paintings) from Jinshan Peasant Painting Academy, unique calligraphy for martial arts lovers and more Chinese folk art. Please visit us at http://www.folkartchina.com/

• As Simple As That is an innovative multi-media company who's books, CDs and videos build self-esteem in children by encouraging them to respect, accept, understand and celebrate all cultures, choices and 'abilities'. Through the eyes Rain, a nearly six-year-old girl adopted from China and her trustworthy friends, your children can explore the world around them and discover how ordinary things can become extraordinary experiences. Along the way, they will find out more about themselves and learn how to understand, respect and celebrate what we all share. Come to www.simpleasthat.com and meet Rain and her friends. You can also read an excerpt of our book "Families are Forever" play some games, read our book reviews for kids and adults and check out As Simple As Thatä merchandise for the entire family.

• asiaEncasa China related items from a business in Valencia, Spain. Spanish-language website.

• Asian-American Books 1994 Catalog from JACP, 234 Main Street, P.O.Box 1587 San Mateo, CA 94401-0892. This comprehensive catalog of Asian and Asian-American books and educational materials was developed originally by and for educators with the explicit goal of reinforcing and enhancing Asian- American self-image and esteem. Includes fiction, biography, cooking, language instruction, academic journals, sociology, politics and history, children's books, dolls, cultural activities (e.g. origami, calligraphy, mah jong, dragon kites) posters, reference books. Lots of interesting items for children. $3, call (800) 874-2242.

• Asian Baby Dolls/International Doll Company Our updated website contains a variety of ethnic dolls to build up your children's identities. We too are an adoptive family and understand your need for dolls that resemble your child and encourage cultural awareness. You may now purchase securely on-line. We still have the popular Asian Baby Doll and find our stock quickly dwindling. Act fast before they are totally sold out! Check out our expanded variety of Asian as well as other nationalities. We are happy to work with support group events as vendors and enjoy meeting other families like ours. We have packed up and travelled to reunions, social events, and more. Shipments to events can also be arranged. Thank you for your wonderful encouraging feedback. Email:internationaldollcompany1@msn.com.

• Asian Girl Illustrated Name Art! We are in the process of adopting a daughter from China. Funding our adoption was the motivation behind this product. We have a beautifully framed and matted art piece that is a name illustrated with letters and Asian girls. It would make a cute gift for an adopted girl. We are currently working on the same product, but for boys. More to come. Please check out our web site at http://www.redthreadart.com/

• Asia for Kids "Our mission is to be your best resource for learning about Asian cultures and languages. .....China, Korea, Vietnam, India, Philippines and more. Our collection of over 2,000 items include multilingual books, multicultural videos, music, software, dolls, posters, arts & crafts for you and your children." To receive free award-winning Asia for Kids catalog, call toll free 1-800-765-5885, Fax 1-513-563-3105, e-mail: info@afk.com .

• Asian Ideas Offers Asian gifts including Chinese and Japanese paper lanterns, silk kimono robes, dresses as well as wedding favors and other gifts.

• Asian PaperLinks offers Asian themed handcrafted cards. We also have baby cards and personalize cards to meet your needs as well. Our product line is constantly growing so please check back often for new cards. As well, Asian PaperLinks will be adding a new line of Chinese New Year cards to our product line. We also make a travel journal that you can use to document your adoption journey. Asian PaperLinks was created by an adoptive mom. http://members.shaw.ca/asianpaperlinks/

• AsianParent.com We provide a large selection of books and DVDs for Chinese children 0 to 12 years of age. All our products are carefully selected to help parents to educate their children in their native Chinese language, as well as to share their cultural heritage. Our books are age appropriate, fun to read, and great for parents to bond with their young children through reading together. Please visit our website, and let me know if you have any questions about us. Website: http://www.AsianParent.com.

• attikonak.com - Indigenous arts from around the world, direct from the artists themselves! Beautiful items from Ghana, French Polynesia, Morocco and more! Check us out at attikonak.com

• Autumn Jade Publishing (http://www.autumnjade.com) offers the Autumn Jade young adult mystery series. The heroine, Autumn Jade, was adopted from Shanghai, China and solves modern day mysteries with the assistance of vivid day dreams of Shanghai in the 1930's. Books #1 "Bullets on the Bund", #2 "The Emperor's Pendant" and #3 "Sing Song Girls" are available through the web site. Email: steve@autumnjade.com .

• Avenue 26 - http://www.ShopAvenue26.com Over 40 unique styles of Mary Jane Shoes. A contemporary update on the traditional Chinese shoe. Our new styles include Leopard Print, Camo, Polka Dots, and More. See our selection of Women's, Girls, and Toddlers Mary Janes. Prices start at $9.99 with Free Shipping!

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• Baby carriers are available from a number of sources, check out the Cuddle Karrier. For some more ideas, look at the selections from Great Beginnings.

• Baby Learns Chinese A Hong Kong native and Berkeley graduate, Yama Gaw founded Baby Learns Chinese as a way to teach her sons the language. She has paired up with Gina Raphael, who had two adopted daughters from China to bring Baby Learns Chinese to the US market. The Baby Learns Chinese system is comprised of three DVD's, Flash Cards and a Boxed set of all (3 DVD's and flash cards) geared at teaching young children the language. It's perfect for FCC families to teach their kids the language. This is the only DVD product in the market that teaches kids to speak and read Chinese (Mandarin). The products are true to language programs with an immersion method of learning. While the product is geared towards children up to age six, it will work for any age target interested in learning Mandarin.

  A special price for FCC families has been created. Along with the discounted pricing, 10% of sales by FCC families will be donated to The Half the Sky Foundation. The price for FCC families is $19.99 including shipping and handling vs. $24.50 at retail. The price for the Boxed Set is $49.99 including shipping and handling vs. $68.95 at retail.

  You can visit us at www.babylearnschinese.com but please email us at info@babylearnschinese.com to place your order for the special price. Please do not hesitate to call us at (213) 213-8631 and ask for Yvonne. Please reference FCC.

• Bakaboo is a DVD that is aimed at teaching children Mandarin Chinese. We have produced and released a Children's DVD that teaches kids Chinese phrases and Chinese Culture. Our goal is to make learning Chinese fun for kids of all ages. In this DVD, we introduce children to fun characters like Mimi, the Panda, Ho Ho, the monkey, Zu, the pig and Nai Nai, our elderly and wise grandmother. Kids will learn basic phrases like hello, good bye, friends, counting from 1-10, lessons of tolerance, kung fu and other china fun facts. Through storytelling, fun antics and catchy songs, we hope that children born to American-Chinese parents, adopted Children from China or anyone interested in learning Chinese can benefit from this DVD. We also include a free activity book with the DVD. Website: http://www.bakaboo.com/

• Banners - Custom Welcome Home Photo Banners. We are Gotcha Back, "We got your back, for when you get back!!!!!" Custom vinyl indoor / outdoor banners personalized with your child's photograph, name, and Gotcha day...what better way to say WELCOME HOME!!! www.GotchaBack.net

• Barefoot Books, a children's book company, celebrates diversity and takes inspiration from many different cultures. This fall, the company introduced Motherbridge of Love, a beautiful book focusing on the special bond between a mother and her adopted Chinese daughter. Please visit www.mybarefootbooks.com/julielaframboise for more information.

• Bear Children's Choir of Hong Kong The Bear Children's Choir of Hong Kong is one of the world's best-kept secrets. Until now, few Westerners have had access to this delightful music. This group of 120 children has so far produced almost 100 CDs in English, Cantonese and Mandarin, many of which have become hits.

• BEAUTIFUL CHINA is a 30 volume DVD series filmed by a man searching to define the country of his birth, an exploration of who-and what and exactly where is China.The documentaries of his in-depth journeys became an award winning television series broadcast in China and Taiwan. The series has been condensed, into 30 sets, each set containing 2 discs covering a province of China. The sets are narrated in English and Chinese. Beautiful China is unlike the usual documentaries about the well-recognized and regularly filmed sites. The series is uniquely personal with each provinces having its own distinct identity,history, customs, traditions and people. The curious, adventurous point of view provides an inside look at the many facets of China including China's families, lifestyles, foods,festivals,beliefs, art, music and much more.A beautiful and meaningful way to trace ones heritage or for the sheer enjoyment of learning about this amazing country. Individual province sets can be purchased on their own, or in dicounted sets of 5 provinces, or in the full collection of 30. Email: lorikaye1@yahoo.com or write to Global Image Productions 12723 Ventura Blvd. Studio City Ca. 91604

• BeautiLife. We make it easier for parents who are trying to introduce their children to Chinese culture and language in an attempt to broaden their world awareness, or are promoting their children’s awareness of their native heritage. We have developed quite a collection of Chinese products and presentations to this end. We are proud to offer exciting Chinese children’s picture books (simplified and traditional), Chinese/English bilingual books, CDs, bilingual animated VCDs, children’s songbooks/CDs, Chinese New Year products, fine imported teas, and a variety of other Chinese products. We also offer fundraisers and educational presentations in Southern New Hampshire and the greater Boston area.

• Bebe International offers unique gifts that are perfect for Chinese adoption and welcoming a new child into the home. Everything from adoption books, books on Chinese culture, language dolls, toys, music, baby accessories, baby clothing, Asian fabric diaper bags, etc. We have many great items that we carefully select with the purpose of celebrating and honoring children from around the world. You'll love the Asian products we have for your precious little one! Visit us soon www.bebeinternational.com.

• BeijingMart.com features various Chinese cultural related products and gifts, including Chinese paintings, Chinese music, bilingual books and dictionaries, instructional videos and many other folk arts and crafts.

• Belief Bracelets offers beautiful handcrafted Swarovski crystal and sterling silver Red Thread Bracelets. This is a lovely way to celebrate your adoption and remember the precious little one waiting for you in China. The website is located at http://www.beliefbracelets.com/.

• BetterChinese.com Presenting one new story a day, this webservice is specially designed to facilitate children age 2 –12 in learning Mandarin and Chinese culture with fun and ease while stimulating their creativity and imagination. It is bilingual, advertising free, and has a members-only environment. Everyday a new story is presented with animation and multimedia effects. Over 300 stories are already online now with a wide range of content rich in culture and traditions. There are games and exercises that help children gain fluency in Mandarin Chinese. In addition to online stories, the website contains Chinese Enrichment Network Studio and Children's Chinese Book Club. These wonderful programs are developed by renowned Chinese authors and educators in Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Website: http://www.BetterChinese.com.

• Bilingual Buds is a Mandarin Chinese Immersion Preschool located in Maplewood, NJ (Northern Central NJ) where your child can actively participate in preschool activities while learning how to understand and speak Chinese in a fun, natural way. We feature a home-like nurturing environment, small class size, excellent teacher qualifications (native speaker/masters degree in education), and a fun, hands-on curriculum designed specifically to help facilitate language acquisition. Half day classes for children 3-5 are available for 2, 3, and 5 days/week from 9-12pm or 1-4pm. Call Sharon at 973-378-9892 or email info@bilingualbuds.com for further information.

• BlessedKids.com: Adele Chen Hall provides translation services for adoptive parents, services of locating finding ads, notes left by birth parents in all provinces in China, finding answers for questions regarding an adopted Chinese child; writing letters to orphanages and foster parents on behalf of adoptive parents, doing free translation of a Chinese child's name, and providing a service of hand-painted Chinese calligraphy of a child’s Chinese name and/or the Chinese characters of her translated English name. There are a lot of useful information on her web site. You can find a lot of orphanage address labels and photo labels in Chinese and English on her site. You also can learn some simple Chinese phrases on her site. Adele was born in China and Chinese is her native language. Adele and her husband are the parents of a beautiful daughter from China. Adele has translation experience in academic, legal, business and personal translation (including adoption referral documents, medical records and letters). For excellent translation services, you may contact her through her web site at: www.blessedkids.com. Her email is lehall88@yahoo.com.

• Blue Rock Bed & Breakfast. Stay with a China adoptive family in their B&B in the Millersville/Lancaster area of Southeast/Central Pennsylvania. We especially love to host adoptive families, see our website at http://bluerockbnb.com Phone # 717-872-7440. For family members wishing to talk to a trained counselor about adoption issues or other concerns, the hosts also offer a counseling service: http://retreat.bluerockbnb.com .

• A Board Game to learn Chinese. Kingka matching and memory game is a fun and educational board game for the whole family to play and learn Chinese together. The game is specially designed to help non native speaking parents to motivate their children to learn or practice more Chinese. It is also a good tool to help non native speaking parents to evaluate how much your children have learned from their Chinese classes. To order, please go to www.KingkaGames.com.

• Welcome to Bogeji.com - a place to shop for Chinese educational gifts for motivating children to learn Chinese. Why us? Our Chinese children books are fun and easy to read at affordable price. Our signature Chinese Characters wooden blocks certainly catches children’s attention. By associating these colorful illustrations to the Chinese characters printed on the opposite sides of the blocks, the children will eventually recognize the Chinese characters. We also carry clear stamp products for your art project. Integrating these fun Chinese characters into your scrap-booking and card-making is another way to learn Chinese. Enjoy your shopping at http://www.bogeji.com.

• Bonding Through Touch is a beautifully crafted, practical tool that should be in the library of every adoption agency and adoptive family support group," .....Adoptive Families Magazine review, December 2003. Your agency can send your adoptive families home with the loving gift of Infant Massage. This 50 minute video will deepen the bonding process, and help your families welcome their new child into both heart and home. This video "stars" adoptive mothers, fathers, and older siblings who demonstrate the massage techniques step-by-step, and share their family adoption stories and massage experiences. Each copy is $20 + $6 shipping and handling. (US) Discounts are available for larger orders. Preview copies are not available, but the video is guaranteed for quality and information. For more about Bonding Through Touch, please visit our website www.thethreehearts.com.

• Book Reviews Here are reviews of some books relating to China adoptions or China in general.

• Brise Chinese We currently make Chinese flashcards, which include both physical cards and software. Our mission is to make the best Chinese flashcards in the world. We welcome people to use our products and tell us his or her comments and suggestions.

• Building Characters Your source for quality shirts featuring embroidered Chinese characters, Japanese kanji, Asian symbols. Choose what you want your characters to say, including a Chinese name, Chinese zodiac symbol, Chinese proverb, and more. http://www.buildingcharacters.com/

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• Caroline's Collection offers custom-order, handcrafted lifebook/scrapbook embellishments. Our specialty is adoption and multi-cultural themes. All designs are carefully handcrafted using top-quality acid-free supplies. Designs include page sets for all stages of the adoption process as well as multi-cultural pieces. Website: http://www.CarolinesCollection.com.

• CelebrateAdoption.com offers General Adoption Lapel Pins, China and Vietnam Adoption Lapel Pins, DTC Pins, Adoption Ornaments, Photo Mats/Poems for Adoptive Families, Asian Dolls and Much More!! Owned and operated by an adoptive family!

• Celebrate the Child (http://www.celebratechild.com) Specializes in adoption and multicultural books, videos, music, dolls and cultural items from China, Korea, Russia, Vietnam, Latin America, India and Africa. Owned and operated by China/Korea adoptive mom, Martha Osborne. Free catalog available upon request, call toll free 888-223-5278 or email adoptbooks@aol.com

• Central China Book Company. Books from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan; Chinese Painting Media, Chinese Art, Craft Items, Chinese Music CDs, Tapes, DVD; Chop Craving, Original Paintings and Prints; Mails Orders, Book Rentals, Publishing and Printing; Framing, Mounting, Chinese Typing and Caligraphy Design.

• Charles B. Wang Community Health Center have been providing high quality translation, proofreading, and editing services for medical, health and social service agencies in the past 6 years. All our translators have graduate degrees in the health and social service fields, or in translation. Some of them used to be physicians and professors in China. We will be pleased to meet your translation needs ( From English to Chinese and vice versa) at a competitive cost. We can translate your documents in any format you want. We can translate all kinds of publications including newsletters, websites, research tools, booklets, pamphlets, curricula, newsletters, news release, etc. If you have a document that needs be translated into or from Chinese, please contact me for a free quote. Please help us widely distribute this message. Your referral of any translation project to us is highly appreciated. Looking forward to working together with you for our community. 212-966-0461, 646-354-8576 Fax: 212-379-6936

• Cheng & Tsui is an independent publisher and distributor of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Southeast Asian language learning materials, as well as books about Asian art, history, literature, and culture for families and people of all ages. Our products include many of the most widely used and respected textbooks in US schools and universities, including "Integrated Chinese" and "Chinese Odyssey". Of special interest to families is our new teaching guide "The Enduring Legacy of Ancient China, Primary Source Lessons for Teachers and Students" by Primary Source. It offers 20 modules on topics such as family life and gender roles, technology, geography, language, music, and the arts. Each one combines lessons, primary source material, and engaging, step-by-step activity ideas great for children. The rich dual-platform CD-ROM that is included contains hundreds of colorful images and sound files that vividly illustrate Chinese culture past and present. An exciting, multimedia way to experience and learn about Chinese culture. Atwww.cheng-tsui.com, you can enjoy special offers, convenient browsing, and secure ordering, 24 hours a day.

• THE CHERISH BRACELET "WEAR YOUR HEART ON YOUR SLEEVE" Design your own heirloom-quality bracelet handcrafted from the finest materials: 14kt gold, sterling silver and Swarovski Crystals. You choose the bracelet design, clasp, crystal color and charm. Each bracelet can be made with one to four charms to depict your journey to adopt your child. Your choices are unlimited. The endless design possibilities of names, words and colors make the Cherish Bracelet as unique and special as the person who wears it. Call for a consultation, I’ll help design a Cherish Bracelet just for you! The Cherish Bracelet 1-888-550-3732 email: mailto:CherishDesigns2@aol.com

• ChildBook.comChinese Children Books, Video's, Tapes, CD's, and more in Chinese and English. Dedicated to helping expose Children to the Chinese Culture and Language. Since 1996. Also have section of free crafts, coloring pictures, and Chinese Games. Website: http://www.childbook.com

• Children of the World We are a bricks and mortar store as well as a website at www.childrenoftheworld.biz. We offer children's books, toys, dolls, videos, music and more all relating to multiculturalism. We started because our daughter is from China and were frustrated at not being able to find relevant adoption as well as Chinese items easily and we've grown from there. 10% of all profits go to adoption related organizations.

• www.ChinaAdoptionCoach.com is a website developed by an adoptive mom and licensed psychologist. ChinaAdoptionCoach.com centralizes high-quality educational resources to help parents learn how to meet the unique needs of their adoptive child. Free materials and parenting courses are available.

• China Adoption Home Page Designs by Trish As the grandmother of twins adopted from China, I wanted to do something to help others who are waiting for children from China. So, I created China Adoption Home Page Designs for anyone involved in this journey. I have designed a collection of Home Pages for free and will host them for $50/year with unlimited text and pictures. I know how much it helped me to have a Home Page where I could keep the family and our friends up to date on this 13 month experience.

• China Adopt Shop We carry a beautiful line of Asian Corelle dolls. It was very difficult for us to find an Asian doll for our little girl. After much research, we decided to carry the Corolle brand of dolls. They create dolls that look and feel as real as possible with faces that are often inspired by real children. Our daughter has been thrilled with having a doll that looks like her. I hope yours will too. Website: http://www.chinaadoptshop.com

• China Beach We are a China adoption family who just started an online store with some of the jewelry we sell in our store in Nags Head, NC. We have some lovley pendants with father/daughter, mother/daughter, love, dream, mei mei, jie jie and others including mother/daughter earrings. Lots of pandas, cloisonne jewelry made in China, bamboo, yin yang, etc. Our website is www.shopbeach.com.

• China Books & Periodicals, 1994 Catalog, 2929 Twenty-fourth Street, San Francisco, CA 94110. This wonderful source of books and merchandise about and from China includes not only a full selection of books on Chinese history, literature, language, business, art and culture, and guidebooks but also Chinese music, kites, software (great Chinese clip art), papercuts, maps and teas. Excellent books on Chinese Festivals for children. Free, telephone 415-282-2994, FAX 415-282-0994.

• China Charmsis a line of original jewelry by Susan Chang. A mom with two children from China, her hobby of jewelry making has evolved into a small business. Featured are bracelets and necklaces of sterling silver, individualized by the customer with one or several charms. Adult and Child sizes available. Substantial collections of charms including Chinese Charms and adoption charms are offered In addition, every few months a new collection of jewelry is featured. Based on the beads that Susan finds in her travels, she creates many wonderful designs, many with a Chinese theme. Please stop by Spirit Stones and browse the shop - you never know what treasures you will find. Based on availability, Spirit Stones can even participate as a vendor at Chinese New Year Celebrations and Culture day markets.

• China Connection (newsletter), a national newsletter of both practical and cultural content for China-adoptive families, both in the process and with completed adoptions. Information specific to China adoption, reviews, media coverage, discussion of issues, timeline notes and more, make up the content. See a listing of the current issue and some sample past articles (and subscription information) at http://www.chinaconnectiononline.com. The newsletter is now in its 8th year of publication.

• ChinaDirect Brings Genuine, Quality, Affordable arts & crafts to you directly from China! Search our store for Chinese Paper Cut, Chinese Mary Jane shoes, Kung Fu shoes, Kite, Cloisonné, Batik Tapestry, Silk Embroidery, Fan and many more items we imported directly from China! Email us at chinadirectco@msn.com.

• ChinaEzy provides support and ancillary services for people adopting children from China, including children’s medical reports, translation, care packages, Visa processing and gifts. We also rent cell phones so you can keep in touch with friends and family back home when you travel to China to receive your child. We have an informative blog, a user forum and photo gallery. We are family-owned and operated and are fluent in Chinese and English. Please visit us at www.chinaezy.com.

• China for Children Catalog Our Chinese Daughters Foundation offers many different traditional and modern Chinese items available for children, adults, home, education/learning, art, farmer paintings and cards, papercuts, chopsticks, chops, crafts, jewelry, puzzles,magnets, fabric, clothing, zodiac items, holidays and more! There are hundreds of items selected from artisans and markets throughout China. Don't miss our charitable shopping section where your purchase will help a charity or program in China. We have many exclusive items only available through OCDF! Website: http://www.ocdf.org/catalog.

• nnew China for Children Magazine - now in it's 6th year, China for Children Magazine is the only Chinese culture magazine for families. Distributed quarterly from OCDF Publications, Beijing Office. See www.ocdf.org/publications or www.ocdf.org/magazine. 32-page, full-color publication for all ages. Back issues are available at a discount. To subcribe contact Lynn@ocdf.org or 309-829-8202 or toll free 1-866-460-OCDF.

• China Ghosts is the story of a girl, a father and a family. It's the book that Lisa See, author of Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, calls "the most informative and heartfelt book I have read about the adoption of girls from China." Published by William Morrow/HarperCollins, China Ghosts has been featured on NPR's Fresh Air with Terry Gross and in Adoptive Families magazine. Website: http://www.chinaghosts.com

• China-Heritage.ca is a Canadian company that carries children's books in English/Chinese and French/Chinese, including delightful Chinese stories and a useful children's Chinese/English dictionary. China Heritage.ca is run by Jiao Jiao Imports, a home-based buiness named after our daughter Jiao Jiao who came from China in 1998.

• China in my Heart is the touching story of a Chinese adoption written and illustrated by six-year-old Emma Ling Zhu Davy who lives near Toronto, Canada. Some of the drawings are from a Chinese art course Emma took. All details are included in the web site. It's for sale through the Toronto chapter of Famillies with Children from China. www.chinainmyheart.com.

• China Memories creates handcrafted memory books that provide a time saving framework for saving your family's story. The adoption of your child is a special time. One that is meant to be treasured forever. Although we all want to record our adoption story in a "Memory Book" for our children, finding the time to do so is usually another matter. That's the reason for creating China Memories. Each book is created by hand, "from the inside - out", covered with Chinese Silk Brocade, interior pages are decorated with a lovely border and hand colored ancient Chinese graphic design. All done with archival quality inks and papers. Come visit our web-site (http://www.chinamemories.net) to learn more and see some sample pages, or contact us at: mlowary@chinamemories.net.

• China Patterns We are a small Ebay Store with an Asian Flair......We have Dresses for your little one..great little cotton patterns they are made of the highest quality cotton. The prints for this fabric are great we have Dragons, Fortune Cookies, Chinese New Year, China Dolls (little chinese toddler girls with fans and parasols) We also will make Mommy and Me matching outfits.....We have nanny gifts wonderful handmade soaps that we will ship wrapped to you with a note card in Chinese saying Thank You. We have some special Sterling Silver charms. Premade scrapbooking pages and fabric paper sets for those special pages in your books also coming soon Nursery Sets and Hade Painted Adoption annoucments. http://stores.ebay.com/China-Patterns

• ChinaSprout.com Celebrating adoption from China with Chinese cultural products -- bilingual children books, Chinese music for children, folk arts & crafts, children clothes, announcement cards, greeting cards, CD-Roms, VCDs and services -- board discussion, translation, creating personal homepage, Chinese naming.

• China Travel Guide can be purchased from the authors website. It is updated to 1999 and updates since then are posted on the website. The website also contains a number of useful pages for the traveler.

• China Visa Service Center: Going to China? Get your Chinese visa today from a trusted name. A BBB member, we specialize in rush China visas for residents of all 50 states. Special rates for FCC members! Visit our website, www.mychinavisa.com, or call 1-800-799-6560 for details.

• nnew China Visa Services – Chinese visa requirements for citizens of all countries in the world. Secure online application for visa to China for citizens and residents of the United States.

• Chinese Adoption Document Organizers And More Offering an adoption document organizer, baby books, scrapbooks, photo albums, and journals covered in your choice of oriental silk brocade fabric. Also jewelry, notecards, rubber stamps, picture frames, mats, and more. Many items can be personalized with your child's Chinese name. The URL is http://www.cadoam.comhttp://members.home.net/cadoam/

• The Chinese Adoption Handbook: How to Adopt from China and Korea is the only nuts and bolts "how to" handbook that teaches you what you need to know to adopt a child from China and Korea. From the pitfalls to the practical, the rewards to the risks, The Chinese Adoption Handbook guides you through it all: How the international adoption process works How to start the process What you need to know before you go Making the most out of your time in China: the inside scoop on customs, hotels, food and shopping The children's homes, the US Consulate visit, and all the questions you'd never think to ask Medical issues, special adoption doctors, and travel requirements Post adoption procedures and much, much more A must read for anyone thinking of adopting a child from abroad. Practical, accurate, and written with a father's sense of humor, The Chinese Adoption Handbook is the most comprehensive and up-to-date guide to adoption from China and Korea. The New 2004 edition is now available from Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble, among others.

• Chinese Baby Gifts. This store has books on adoption, children's books, Chinese related books for children, clothes from China, music and much, much more!

• A CHINESE CHARACTER PENDANT: CRISIS/DANGER=OPPORTUNITY. The characters and their meaning have been used in secular and biblical settings to convey the parallels in life. Some FCC members in the Asheville, N.C. area have purchased these pendants to commemorate the challenges and joys of the experience for parent and child. The pendant is 14k over pewter, approximately 1 1/2"L, oval in shape and comes boxed with a card enclosure with description and meaning. Pendants sell for $20 eac. plus $3.00 for shipping and tax. To request a photo or to order email: k.southern@worldnet.att.net

• Chinese/English translation service available for American families/couples who adopt children from China. I am an experienced Mandarin Chinese interpreter/translator, specializing in legal, immigration, and medical fields. Free estimates available for adoption, government, or other documents. No job is too big or too small. Prompt service. Contact Ying Patchin at (608) 577-5186 or (608) 848-6118 or by email: sypatchin@gmail.com.

• Chinese Exchange Students are not for sale, but this organization can arrange for you to host an exchange student from China or other countries. Website: http://www.chinet.org/

• Chinese Fables (ISBN 0-9687637-3-1), selected and retold by Mary W. Ng, is a collection of 90 easy-to-read Chinese fables that either teach a useful lesson or offer food for thought. The book is suitable for a variety of audiences: general readers, parents, teachers, teenagers, and anyone who wants to learn about Chinese culture. It is a great resource for parents to use when teaching values to their children and discussing with them what is important in life. If you wish to order a copy or to view sample stories, please visit Aim Publishing online at www.aimpublishing.com.

• CHINESE HEART OF TEXAS by author Mel Brown is a new book detailing the history of the Chinese American experience in Texas through the first one hundred years from 1875 to 1975. Three years of research and interviewing produced a volume rich in heritage, much historic detail along with colorful personal stories and anecdotes plus over 80 images. This book has been called "scholarly and readable" by a university professor of anthropology so it is educational while at times entertaining as well. Learn how children played an important role in the modern history of Chinese America. View several of this book's photos, read other review quotes and learn about the author whose wife of thirty years was born in San Francisco's Chinatown. (http://www.home.earthlink.net/~melbjr/chineseheartoftexas/)

• Chinese Language and Culture Service We provide the international individuals and businesses with customized Chinese language training & tutoring at all levels. The service is available online or offline and is scheduled according to the student's availability. We also provide professional English - Chinese Translation and Interpretation. and The concept of culture includes an understanding of the art, literature, and history of a society, but also less tangible aspects such as attitudes, folklore, thinking habit and so forth.

• Chinese lessons: teaches users how to speak and read Chinese free online. The technology used to teach students is patent pending, and the language material used was originally created by the Foreign Service Institute to teach American government officials foreign languages. The language lessons focus on teaching proper pronunciation and vocabulary in Chinese, along with some grammar instructions as well. The lessons also include Pinyin with Chinese characters directly. Website: http://www.loquella.com/learn-chinese

• www.chinesepod.com. We run a free daily Mandarin language training podcast. We have added a number of adoption-related podcasts for people adopting children in China. The direct links to some of the adoption podcasts are: http://www.chinesepod.com/podcast/index.php?s= adoption&cat=0&sort=date&video=1 http://www.chinesepod.com/podcast/index.php?s=baby&cat=0&sort=date&video=1 Our website URL and RSS feed are: URL: http://www.chinsespod.com RSS: http://www.chinesepod.com/podcast.php

• Chinese Vocabulary Cards for Adoptive Travelers (tm) is a little chained deck, (calling-card size, $16 mailed) having over 95 terms/expressions. See full text listing of contents and graphic examples on the website. Each expression is in English, pinyin, simple phonetic pronunciation, and Chinese characters. 26 cards make up the chained deck; 4 loose cards complete the set. Two cards are included (loose, to pass around) saying "I come to China to adopt a little Chinese girl. I will always love her and will teach her about beautiful China." (A "We ..." version is included.) Some expressions for communicating with and comforting a child are included. One card has a map of Shamian Island (U.S. Consulate, White Swan, etc.); another card explains the four "tones." A free card stating an allergy is provided by request.

• Chinese Children's Books and video's to help parents teach their children Chinese Culture and Language. Being Bilingual is a great gift to give your Children.

• Chinese Children's Culture Products Ideal for families with adopted children from China. Company offers many bilingual children's Chinese cultural and language products, such as cartoon videos, DVD's, Chinese children songs, Chinese Holiday stories, audible English/Chinese dictionary, Chinese poetry and idioms, Chinese children's science/math books, learning to write Chinese and more.

• Chinese Culture and Language products from TwinBridge since 1989. Captivating presentation of Chinese culture on forty-seven DVD titles in three categories. Audience can choose English or Mandarin soundtrack when viewing a presentation. Effective multimedia Chinese (Mandarin) self-learning tools on DVD, CD-ROM, CD/MP3 and language cards. Each tool smoothly leads you into general everyday Mandarin conversation or an area of your interest: business Chinese, tourist conversation or Mandarin phonetics. TwinBridge language software Chinese Partner 6.5 adds Chinese capability to application software on Windows XP/2000 for easy input of Chinese characters. A two-way Chinese-English speaking dictionary is included. We also carry other Chinese language tools such as translation software, Chinese writing tablets, etc. Website: www.twinbridge.com or call toll-free (888)650-8899.

• Chinese Cultural Exchange & China Homeland Tours is a leading cultural organization specializes in arranging culturally connected homeland reunion tours for families with children from China. CCE's 2008 Homeland Tours includes China Garden and Waterways, Ancient Civilization, Yangtze River Discovery and Panda Encounter. The Friendship Ambassador Delegation to China offers children and their parents a unique opportunity and invaluable experience to understand and see first hand those things not typically open to the average tourist. CCE's director, Ming Hua He, a well-known China cultural and travel expert, has traveled extensively in China. She has been working as an adoption consultant for the past thirteen years and has helped hundreds of families completed their dream through adoptions. Now as an extension of her work in adoption, Ming plans and accompanies families for China Homeland Reunion Tours. "I pledge to do everything possible to ensure that your trip is all you dreamt it would be for both you and your child". For detail itinerary and dates, please go to http://www.MingsChina.com or e-mail to info@MingChina.com.

• Chinese Folk Art provides a variety of folk arts and crafts from China, including peasant paintings, products using peasant painting designs (e.g., note cards, calendars, hand-painted plates), paper cuts, Chinese silver and cloisonne jewelry, kites, satin embroidery, batik, shadow puppets, replicas of terracotta soldiers, Chinese commemorative postage stamps, and maps of China. We also offer a translation service. Chinese Folk Art is owned by Steven Hardy, who is a dad to a daughter from China, and Xiao Yi (Jason Xiao), who has assisted several families with adoptions in Jiangxi Province.

• Chinese for the Adoptive Parent Waiting for that referral and want something worth while to do. How about learning some simple phrases to help ease the transistion for your new child. *Chinese for the Adoptive Parent contains over 150 phrases that you will want to learn. From simple questions about needs like "Are you hungry?" to sharing feelings like "I love you" to identifying yourself, "We are your Mommy and Daddy," This tape/CD has it all for speaking with your new child/baby. Each comes with a printed sheet of what is on the tape/CD with Romanized and Mandarin translations. Can you imagine anything more comforting to your new child during that transition time than to hear you speak familiar phrases to them. Tapes are 9.99 plus $3.00 shipping and handling, CD's are 14.99 plus $3.00 shipping and handling. To learn more go to the website: http://www.geocities.com/bobkatjane/ChinesefortheAdoptiveParent.html

• Chinese Language and Culture Summer Program for Youth Link: http://www.igdvs.org/summercamp.php

• A Chinese Motherland Tour is a tour for Chinese-American adoptees and their families. Returning to their Birth Land with their adoptive parents to guide the experience, adoptees will have a chance to develop pride in their cultural heritage while sharing a special time of discovery with their families. A family-friendly tour with an emphasis on multi-cultural families, adoption issues, and cultural connections will allow time for the adoptees to catch a glimpse their homeland. Chinese Motherland Tours are organized by Kate Delosso of Collectible Tours. Kate is an adoptive parent, a former board member of an international adoption agency, and a far east destination specialist. In 1995, Kate traveled with her adopted daughter, Anne, to Korea. Since 1996, Kate has organized Motherland Tours for foreign-born adoptees and their families. web site: http://www.collectibletours.com/ .

• Chinese Peasant is a company that offers unique furnishing items, great for collecting. We import only the best quality items which are restored by our factories in Shanghai. Chinese Peasant seeks out not only the unique pieces which are attractive and beautiful in design and wood grains, but also have a story to tell about the culture of the chinese. Items include Tibetan Chests, Camphor Trunks, Pinewood Bathtubs, Chicken Coups, Peasant Paintings, Screens, Etc. We have a website as well as a Showroom located in Atlanta, Ga.-1073-C Huff Road, Atlanta, Ga. 30318 (404) 351-1555. Please visit the website at www.chinesepeasant.com or contact the owner, Diana Roman (404) 376-8516. Chinese Peasant is a company that offers unique furnishing items, great for collecting. We import only the best quality items which are restored by our factories in Shanghai. Chinese Peasant seeks out not only the unique pieces which are attractive and beautiful in design and wood grains, but also have a story to tell about the culture of the chinese. Items include Tibetan Chests, Camphor Trunks, Pinewood Bathtubs, Chicken Coups, Peasant Paintings, Screens, Etc. We have a website as well as a Showroom located in Atlanta, Ga.-1073-C Huff Road, Atlanta, Ga. 30318 (404) 351-1555. Please visit the website at www.chinesepeasant.com or contact the owner, Diana Roman (404) 376-8516.

• nnew www.ChineseSession.com. Description: A Chinese language school that makes learning Chinese language and culture easy, fun, and affordable, for both parents and their children. ChineseSession.com, offers private 1-on-1 online Chinese language classes with live certified instructors 24/7. You can take the class any time and any place with your own customized content and schedule. All courses are also supported by online tutoring and practice with native speakers. For more information, or take a free trial, please visit our website at www.ChineseSession.com.

• Chinese Translation Service 1.Who are we? We are a specialist translation and localization team based in Beijing. We mainly deal with two languages: English and Chinese. 2.What can we do? We can translate anything from a business card to a technical manual, and can handle virtually any subject matter. 3.Why us? - Quality Assurance Qualification: educational backgrounds of our freelancer translators could be traced back to such highly prestigious universities as Peking University, People’s University of China, Beijing Foreign Studies University etc., Cost Efficiency We work at homes and we communicate via emails for most of time, which means our fixed costs are minimized to merely computers with access to Internet. 4.Turnaround time Less than 3000 words: 2 days; More than 3000 words: to be negotiated; We guarantee that your deadline will be met, provided that our lines of communication remain open. 5.Rates Our per-word prices vary from $0.06 to $0.10. Contact Please feel free to contact us: Ruan Jun Phone: +86 13141473313 Email: ruanxjun@vip.sina.com

• ChineseVoice allows people around the world to learn Chinese (Mandarin) online with top teachers from Beijing and in the comfort of their own home or office.

• Clippership Shop: offers a variety Chinese cultural products, including handmade hand painted Chinese silk and bamboo kites, traditional dinnerware patterns, books, music CDs and more. Website: http://www.clippershipdistribution.com/shop/default.asp

• Cross-Stitch-Art I have a needle work business and specialize in Asian cross stitch. I have been asked to develop a Adoption Announcement pattern and kit. I have a feeling a large number of people may be looking for such a product. My web site is: http://cross-stitch-art.com/ The specific page where the pattern is located is: http://cross-stitch-art.com/crossstitch1/asian33.htm

• Cups 'N Stuff We can put put a picture and/or text on a coffee mug for you. Great for gift giving. We decided to do this business to help us raise money for our adoption. http://www.cupsandstuff.com .

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• Danny's Bagel, Guangzhou, China established in 1997, Offers Delivery service of all their prepared meals to most Hotels in Guangzhou. Thats right; Pizza, Pasta's, Wings, Bagels, Even Baked Lasagna and Plenty of Diet Coke and Coke Products. And you do not have to pay the 4 & 5 Star hotel prices. We do not have a Service Charge and our prices are quite reasonable. I would say our prices are 15% - 25% lower than the 4 & 5 Star hotels.

• Daughter from Afar - A heartwarming book about a family's journey to bring home their daughter from China. This adoptive mother speaks honestly and openly about the joys and challenges of the entire process and the ultimate adventure of becoming a mother. Website: http://daughterfromafar.com

• Decoriental.com was created to help finance our special needs adoption from Thailand. Decoriental features ceramics, Asian dolls, figurines and handicrafts from China, Japan and Thailand. We offer authentic quality products from the Orient.

• Deepest Greetings.comWe specialize in items related to China adoptions. We sell greeting cards, referral cards, wall prints, scrapbooking, Christmas cards, stickers, announcements, referral announcements, lifebook items and more! http://www.deepestgreetings.com/ .

• Designs From The Heart is a mail order company that offers multicultural adoption related items. These include: announcements, note cards, thank you cards, Christmas and birthday cards, jewelry, rubber-stamps, stickers, notepads, posters and prints, buttons, and wooden Christmas ornaments and figures. My husband and I have an 8 year old daughter from Wuzhou, China. Call Cathy Ciaccio at 402-556-4304 or write 109 South 55th Street, Omaha, NE 68132 for a catalog.

• nnew Discounted Airline Tickets to Asia for Adoption Travel - contact OCDF's ticketing agent Marta.Lacour@travnet.net Travnet is the largest consolidator and discounter of tickets to Asia from North America.

• Learn to play Dizi (Chinese Bamboo Flute) 2 Measures at A Time. A complete instructional course for the Dizi. This program is designed for those who wish to study the Dizi but do not have access to a teacher of this traditional Chinese instrument. The program includes a Dizi made by professional Dizi makers in China, a set of four compact disks as well as an instructional book, (in English) reed membrane & herb glue for pasting the membrane. Because of the Dizi size, we recommend students be 10 years old and older. Please visit us at www.2measures.com under the Chinese Dizi program.

• DongYing Asian Market is a mini supermarket in Cincinnati, OH. It sells a variety of Oriental food artwork, cultural items, home furnishings and unique gifts from China and other Asian countries. It is located at 3207 Jefferson Ave, Cincinnati, (OH 45220) close to UC campus. For e-mail contact, write to yiyu1@yahoo.com. Gift items are unique, appropriate, and reasonably priced. Come to visit us or call us for existing items or place your special request at (513) 861-6007.

• Doodling Embroidery Design We provide custom embroidery for families with an adopted child from China. We have for immediate delivery characters for "mama" (mother), "baba" (father), "yeye" (grandfather), "nainai" (grandmother). Also we have characters for big and little brother and/or sister, teacher and if needed we can develop any character you might want for a nominal fee. We can be contacted at by e-mail at doodling@earthlink.net or by phone at (303) 400-5034. Our newly formed website is www.doodling.net

• Dream Kidz Adoption Shop “Hold on tight to your Dream” presents a stunning China adoption keepsake lifebook featuring Jinshan Peasant Paintings from chinesefolkart.com The archival quality, acid free set of lifebook pages is available in both single and two parent editions. The pages are fully customizable and come with a set of heavy weight archival, gold edged, sheet protectors designed for a three ring album or scrapbook binder. (92 pages) Website: http://thedreamkidz.com/catalog/China-Adoption-Lifebook-Folk-art-Edition-p-16139.html

• Dragon Express Chinese Language and Culture Activity Kits for children: A subscription to Dragon Express is the fun and easy way to explore Chinese language and culture with your child. Complete kits are delivered right to your door. Each month’s kit features a different theme and set of activities. Your child can open up the box and right away start listening to a Tang dynasty poem, write Chinese characters, make a cultural art project or learn Chinese phrases! And that’s just the beginning, each monthly kit consists of 13 different components, so there’s plenty of fun and learning to last the whole month long! Fun for ages 5-10 Please feel free to visit our website at www.RicePaperKite.com to learn more about Dragon Express kits and to view photos of kit contents.

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• EarlyChinese.com Specializing in Chinese children’s books and magazines, from infant to school age. Learn about Chinese language, holidays, crafts, and more. Free shipping!

• Early Start Mandarin Our mission is to provide children with a headstart and competitive advantage in their future with an early introduction to Mandarin Chinese, the language for this millenium. Our goal is to teach children the Mandarin language in a fun and entertaining manner that encourages learning. Website: http://www.EarlyStartMandarin.com.

• EFUSHOP, Chinese wedding cheongsam and prom dress,tailoring services.

• Emily's Books Specializing in adoption & multi-cultural books, music, videos and toys. I often sell books at FCC and other local events and donate part of the proceeds to the sponsoring organization(s). Website is http://www.emilysbooks.com Contact info is Laurie Fenton c/o Emily's Books 20 Oakhurst Ave. Ipswich, MA 01938 Phone/fax: (978) 356-5186, email: laurie@emilysbooks.com .

• EMK Press Books that hit home for adopted children and informational guides that help parents on the journey! Publisher of We See the Moon, At Home in This World, and I Don't Have Your Eyes. Free downloadable parent guides on many aspects of the adoption journey including race and identity, birthparents, adoption issues, homeland journeys and many more. For the guides, click on the guides/resources tab on the homepage. A portion of each book sale benefits a variety of charitable causes.

• English Books of China is a bookstore specialized in selling books from China or related to China while written in English or Chinese-English bilingual edition. The online bookstore is built to encourage those who can not read Chinese but would like to read about Chinese culture to explore, as well as to encourage intercultural communication. Sharing the culture & civilization of China, enjoying the beauty of the diverse world, building the cross-cultural skills and perspective in today's globalization. ......Enriching your life, expanding your horizon and having fun! Navigate Chinese culture even you can not read Chinese!!!

• Ectaco Inc. Electronic Pocket Talking Dictionaries for Children."Language Teacher" Electronic Dictionaries with built-in games which will help the children to learn foreign languages while playing. Website: http://www.ectaco.com/dictionaries/.

• "Exploring Chinatown: A Children's Guide to Chinese Culture" is the latest book from Pacific View Press. Our purpose: great books about China and Chinese culture, for all children,(especially ours), their families and their schools. See them at www.pacificviewpress.com. Buy direct, or via your favorite distributor, such as China for Kids, Chinasprout, Shens, Emily's Books or Celebrate the Child.

• Ezmandarin.com is a FREE online community for native English speakers who are interested in Chinese language and culture. Here you can find a native Chinese speaker to practice your Chinese online, learn about Chinese language and culture, publish your stories and articles, share your photos, discuss Chinese related topics, read latest news about China, buy a Chinese textbook or Music CD, post an sales or wanted ad, find ESL teaching jobs in China, etc. Website: http://www.ezmandarin.com .

• Fang Fang Storybooks at the Book and Coffee Tavern. We specialize in Chinese tales, cultural books, Chinese children's books, music, films and more. URL: www.fangfangs.com

• FCC New York Store carries a variety of items including books, video's, notecards, and items for the current Chinese year. Profits benefit programs of FCC NY.

• FCD Chinese School Founded by US-China Education Development Foundation and Manhattan Children Education Foundation, FCD Chinese School is a non-profit organization committing to providing high-quality Chinese language and culture education to children and adults of various cultural backgrounds. FCD Chinese School currently has four major academic programs: Dr. Ma Liping’s “Direct Character Recognition (DCR)” program, Chinese as a Second Language (CSL) for Children and Adults with no Chinese-speaking environment at home, and Chinese Culture program. Besides, we have a kindergarten program that uses our edited textbooks. We also teach mathematics and English speech courses. For more information, please contact Linda at Tel: 732-418-7244 or by email: mehua@hotmail.com, or visit Website: http://www.fcdschool.org/

• The First Glimpse. I offer announcements and greeting cards for Adoption, Finalization, Referral, Birthdays and Holidays! I also have created many custom collages for families, using their photos from their adoption trips and photos of their children before/after placement. Website:www.thefirstglimpse.com

• Flags, a Fun Bonding Tool. Children love beautiful and multicolored things. Now you will be able to use your child's National flag (or several Chinese cultural flags, including the Imperial Chinese Dragon flag) along with flags from your heritage to aid in the bonding process. Allow Wilson Flag Sales to aid you in putting a big smile on your child's face (and yours as well). Contact John at Wilson Flag Sales PO Box 71 Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778-0071 E-mail: "Wilsonflagsales@aol.com" Phone (828) 301-7737 or fax (828) 669-1749. We have hundreds of flags of different nationalities.

• Follow Jade! Learn Chinese in China Jade Qian grew up in Shanghai and Beijing, and at the age of 18 came to Boston to pursue her education. She began teaching adopted Chinese girls Mandarin in 1999, and now has over 100 students, about half of whom are adopted Chinese kids. Over the past summer she produced a video called "Follow Jade! Learn Chinese in China" shot in and around Beijing designed to introduce children to Chinese language and culture. Check out her video at http://www.jadesclassroom.com , or send e-mail to Jade@Jadesclassroom.com.

• Forever Family Creations is your online source for multi-cultural, lifebook & adoption scrapbooking. We strive for the hard to find, the unique scrapbooking items for adoption, transracial and mutli-cultured famlilies. We have lots of items for many different countries, including China, Korea, Russia, Guatemala, South America, Africa and MORE!!

• FOREVER LILY An Unexpected Mother's Journey to Adoption in China by Beth Nonte Russell. Enticed by the adventure of visiting a very different part of the world, Beth Nonte Russell agreed to join a friend on a trip to China to adopt a baby girl. But almost as soon as the trip began, it became clear that something was not right, and the situation rapidly developed into one of the greatest challenges of her life. FOREVER LILY: An Unexpected Mother's Journey to Adoption in China (Touchstone/Simon and Schuster, Inc.; On-sale: March 6, 2007; 0-7432-9297-9; $14/paper) is the true and powerful story of Russell’s trip to China and the dramatic turn of events that lead to a life-altering decision.

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• A Gift From China is a store in Guangzhou. has a new director--Jacqui Shurr, founder of The Good Rock Foundation in the UK. "A Gift From China" recently moved to a new location: No. 62. 1st floor, Shamian Da Jie. It is right around the corner from the White Swan Hotel. The telephone number is (8620) 81219976. Their hours are M-F: 10-6:30. Sat.: 10-4. Sun: closed. Their website is www.agiftfromchina.co.uk. In addition to the gifts available at the store, there is also a nice play area for children and a section of donated supplies (diapers, formula, etc.). Gift items are appropriate, reasonably priced and, again, all profits go to the kids.

• Glass Orchids: Handmade dichroic glass jewelry, dishes and accessories. Chinese character jewelry with over 30 symbols. Custom symbols available. Website: http://www.GlassOrchids.com

• GoodOrient.com sells a variety of Oriental clothes, artwork, cultural items, home furnishings and more.

• Golden Tour Travel offers wholesale pricing on airfares to China in both coach and business class seating.

• Go Squeak Online business featuring squeaky shoes imported from China. Available in toddler sizes 3-7, highest quality and latest styles.

• nnew Good Karma Squeakers specializes in sale and wholesale of leather and canvas squeaky shoes. Ten percent of our proceeds are donated to Half the Sky Foundation. Half the Sky Foundation is a non-profit organization that funds orphanages and programs in China. Purchase our shoes, have fun, and help fund a worth cause.

• The Good Women of China: Hidden Voices by Xinran is a collection of true and very moving stories based on Xinran's time as the host of a hugely popular radio call-in show in China called "Words on the Night Breeze." Xinran's is an inspiring and important voice out of China, writing about the intimate lives of girls and women whose stories have rarely been heard. In fact, her popularity in China was such that she became known as China's "Oprah." She currently writes a regular column for The Guardian newspaper in the UK, which can be found on the web (www.guardian.co.uk). For more information about the book, including a reading group guide, please visit the Random House website at: http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?1400030803. You can also find a number of glowing reader reviews and purchase the book on Amazon.com

• Gotcha Day My name is Ann Pence, and I am a singer/songwriter from Anchorage, Alaska. I recently made a cd about the Chinese adoption process called "Gotcha Day." I created this cd of songs for my friends who have adopted children from China, and was inspired by the stories and experiences they shared with me. I am "auntie" to my friend's girls, and they inspired most of the songs on the cd. You can see the cd and listen to songs at www.cdbaby.com/cd/pence2. A portion of the proceeds from sales of this cd go to Half the Sky Foundation.

• Gotcha Day Shopper I have handmade plaques and clothes, etc - all dealing with adopting from China. I am using it to fundraise for our own adoption. Website: http://www.gotchaday.org/

• Grace from China is a book about a girl who has lost her father and is now embarking on a journey to China with her mother to adopt a baby girl. The publisher's website is http://www.yeongandyeong.com/ and the book's website is http://www.yeongandyeong.com/grace_from_china.htm.

• Graceful Kate Designs Luscious, fabulously soft handmade baby blankets and swaddling blankets in Chinese satin brocade, cotton, flannel, chenille, and, our newest addition, organic cotton. A fabulous Chinese Adoption Gift, baby shower gift, or anytime gift for celebrating the baby in your life. Website: www.gracefulkate.com

• Great Owl Books, 41 Watchung Plaze, Suite 112, Montclair, NJ 07042 Parents Choice Award Winner: A unique collection of children's books celebrating the many voices of our American culture. Free catalog, telephone 800-299-3181

• Greenwood Publishing. Includes adoption related books such as "Clinical and Practice Issues in Adoption: Bridging the Gap Between Adoptees Placed as Infants and as Older Children." by Victor Groza and Karen Rosenberg.

• At 123 Greetings.com we have a collection of Free Chinese New Year ecards at http://www.123greetings.com/events/chinese_new_year/ as well as cards for many other occasions.

• Guanxi Express is a service for Westerners that want to get connected to anywhere in China. It matches members with an average of three people in the location of their choice. In addition, each member will be given online access to thousands of Westerners that lived in China and over a quarter million Chinese living on the mainland. The purpose of the service is to aid Westerners interested in the culture and country. No longer will they need to count on someone with special guanxi in China (guanxi in Chinese means "having connections".) Now, through the new service anyone can make their own connections! Service Fee - the fee will be $25 and includes an issue of the magazine "Stories From China". Following that date . Proceeds will go to costs of network and magazine production. References available online (storiesfromchina.com - see "Reader's Say" section). More upon request. How do you sign up? Just send an e-mail with your full name directly to: AndrewLee@Amerasiabooks.com Or go to our website (storiesfromchina.com) and click on the link "Got Guanxi?" in top left corner of our homepage.

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• Handpainted Children's Furniture are customized to fit your child's individuality. Specialize in Oriental designs handpainted on tables, chairs, and rockers. Categories include Panda, Goldfish, Chinese Zodiac, Folklore Legend Characters, and more. Owned and operated by China waiting adoptive mom, Susan Lau. Free catalog available upon request, call 317-815-9616 or e-mail FDragon89@Aol.com

• Happiness is a Forever Family Our family started a small web site business selling a few items geared towards the Forever Family. This business was started to raise money for our second adoption. We hope to be DTC by December. Our daughter was adopted from China almost 4 years ago. The items we are selling all have our favorite saying on them, which is Happiness Is A Forever Family. They are all very high quality items. We chose items that we felt would appeal to adoptive families. Website: http://www.happiness-is-a-forever-family.com

• Happy Kids ShopOur T-shirts celebrate the beauty of our diverse families and pay tribute to the la