WHO ARE WE?
The Mother magazine is an independent print and digital publication and has been publishing magazines for almost 13 years.
We publish beautiful images and inspiring content.
The Mother magazine is a successful publication and after many years in business, we understand how mothers want and need to communicate with each other.
As a business, we are active social media users and constantly receive requests from readers / followers all over the world asking us to put them in contact with other readers in their local area.
So we had a great idea...
OUR BIG IDEA
The plan is to build a MOBILE APP that will make it easy and effortless for mothers to find and connect with each other based on their geographic location and common interests.
We need to raise at least £25,000 to build this application, initially in iOS. Any money raised above this target will allow us to launch it in Android and then the other major mobile platforms (helping even MORE mothers to get the support they need!).
Mothers want to CONNECT with like-minded mothers, they need these friendships.
Statistically mothers use social media more than ANY other demographic - including teenagers! (this is such an amazing statistic!!).
This app will give people a better sense of community and bring people together that have similar interests and live close to each other, it just makes sense.
We need your help with this campaign so we can create this wonderful support network.
IMPACT
We think that this is a really special project.
We know from experience with our readers that it is all too easy for mothers of all ages to feel isolated, and we also know that more mothers every day are using social networks, looking to form those really important mother circles and friendships and get the support that every mother needs.
Our app will easily allow mothers to CONNECT with other like-minded mothers that live close to them and share their common interests. This idea uses social media in its highest form - connecting people online and in real life.
We want to create a social and safe place for mothers to meet other mothers online AND in person, creating a nurturing, safe place to meet / get advice or just to make friends!
We think mothers will love using this app...
PERKS
We have some really amazing perks, and all the products are available to be shipped anywhere in the world. Take a look:
SUBSCRIPTIONS TO THE MOTHER MAGAZINE
Digital and print subscriptions. Our natural, holistic mothering magazine is a bi-monthly publication. Stunning imagery and inspiring content. These subscriptions will begin with issue 68 (Feb/March 2015).
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HAND STAMPED CHARM NECKLACE
Galway Designs charm necklace - 1 charm - stamped with a name of your choosing.
Simply beautiful...
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AWARD WINNING BABY BODY BUTTERS
Cath Mather - skin care specialist's wonderful Baby Body Butters - 100g, soft, natural, and good for baby's skin.![]()
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"FOR MY CHILDREN" - HARDBACK BOOK
By Dionna Ford - Author and Blogger
"FOR MY CHILDREN, a mother's journal of memories, wishes and wisdom" by Dionna Ford, from the blog Code Name: Mama, has written this beautiful journal for mothers. It contains thought-provoking, fun, and creative writing prompts that allow mothers to share a lifetime of experiences
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"HOMEMADE CLEANERS" - PAPERBACK BOOK
Co-authored by Dionna Ford and Mandy 'O Brien
Quick and easy toxic-free recipes.
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THE MOTHER MAGAZINE BACK ISSUES
12 years of The Mother magazine. Our entire collection of back issues in digital format, 66 issues of inspiring content - worth over £130.
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GORGEOUS COLOURING BOOK
By Artist Susan Merrick
Featuring some of her gentle, nature inspired images. Children love these. This colouring book will arrive in your email inbox as a pdf for you to print again and again for hours of fun!
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PACK OF 3 GREETING CARDS
By Artist Susan Merrick
Featuring the image "Hold Them Close". These cards are blank inside so can be used for any occasion or simply put in a frame to hang on the wall.
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2015 CALENDAR
By Artist Susan Merrick
Featuring images from the "LIFE" collection.
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BLISS BALLS FOR BEGINNERS
Digital recipe book by writer and blogger Luschka van Onselen
Bliss Balls makes our mouth water...
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"HAPPY HAIR"
The Definitive guide to Giving Up Shampoo.
by writer and blogger Lucy AitkenRead
The Amazon Number One Bestseller as seen in The Telegraph, The Guardian and Cosmopolitan! Full of fantastic information about going shampoo free,
Lucy's digital book will arrive direct to your email!
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THE MOTHER MAGAZINE - ADVERTISING DEALS
Natural Parenting or Lifestyle businesses? ECO friendly or Fairtrade company - we have some pretty fabulous advertising opportunities for you!
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Other Ways You Can Help
We understand that some people aren't able to contribute financially, but that doesn't mean you can't help us!!
Share. Please share this campaign, share it wherever you can...
Talk. Please talk about this campaign to anyone who needs advice, help, friendship and support..
Bond - with another mother. laugh, cry, and inspire each other.
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