The Spirited Woman

Holiday time is about gift giving - both for yourself and others. Our Top 12 Pick List is filled with beautiful heartfelt gifts and inspiring experts, products and services that will brighten your holidays. We urge you to support these spirited women. Save these lists all year round, too! A great resource tool for you.

HOPE IS COLOR AND LIGHT AND JOY - All of these are found in Leslie Love's art. Her art ranges from colorful landscapes and whimsical mixed media to her archetypal Raven series. Her paintings will brighten your home or office and lift your spirits. Please join her on her journey through life. Originals and prints available. Contact for workshops. http://leslielovefineart.com.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN MANIFESTING your life's dreams? Lorrie Kazan was chosen one of the top psychics in a worldwide audition for the prestigious Edgar Cayce Institute. Her readings inform, motivate and transform. Testimonials abound: "Lorrie told me I was pregnant the same day (I later learned) I conceived my daughter." Don't miss her free newsletters! www.ilovemypsychic.com.

FALLING FEATHER CREATIONS artist Vicki Dobbs strives to honor the spirit of each part of her projects in the creation of her sacred art and tools. Always beginning from scratch, no two projects are ever exactly alike. Vicki brings gratitude and ceremony to her creation process making drums, rattles, baskets, fans, medicine pouches and ceremonial wear, 559-269-7653 [email protected] www.fallingfeathercreations.com.

STAY COOL. STAY DRY. SLEEP WELL. Cool-jams has revolutionized the world of sleep with its super soft, cool, moisture wicking sleepwear. It's lightweight, compact and quick drying( 4X faster than cotton)...great for travel! Also odor & bacteria resistant for built in freshness. Visit www.cool-jams.com to learn more about temperature regulating Cool-jams. Use promo code SpiritedWoman to receive 15% off sleepwear.

AS A SPEAKER, TRAINER, AUTHOR, AND SPIRITUAL PRACTICE NURSE - Elizabeth Scala transforms nursing from the inside out. Individuals typically enter healthcare with a desire to provide compassionate, heart-based care. Challenged by regulations, financial pressures, and technological advancements today's provider struggles to balance the art with the science. Elizabeth inspires teams to reconnect with passion and purpose, finding fulfillment from within. http://elizabethscala.com.

GINNY ROBERTSON, LLC - "Connecting Women Around the World to Their Gifts, Their Purpose, Each Other." Ginny does this through her group, On Purpose Networking for Women (live and on Facebook); On Purpose Woman Magazine, a free publication distributed in Maryland and on-line; and through her keynotes, workshops, retreats and conferences that support women in living richer, fuller lives. www.GinnyRobertson.com.

A SUPERBLY DIVINE HOLIDAY GIFT - Erica Rock is a steward of Monatomic Andara Crystals. Monatomics have been scientifically proven to raise your vibration creating a direct link to Source making them powerful tools for transformation and manifestation. Erica is the creator of the popular Andara Crystal Oracle cards, www.Andaraoraclecards.com and showcases the Andara at www.Andarawakening.com.

BRENDA NICKOLAUS IS AN ARTIST - PHOTOGRAPHER - NATURALIST. Her unique style As a Creatively Fit coach connects you to your Higher Self, accessing levels of consciousness and to your authentic, empowered self. By approaching your life as art and your role as the artist you are better able to do things you want to do the way you want to do them! www.brenda-artinnature.blogspot.com.

HIGH TAIL HORSE RANCH AND RESCUE is a 501c3 non profit equine rescue ranch. Founder and Executive Director, Charlotte Tuhy oversees a 70 head horse ranch where boarded horses help to support the rescue and rehabilitation of horses in need of healing and shelter. Charlotte uses homeopathy, flower essences, energetic healing, to help animals and people. 701-526-3734 [email protected] www.hightailhorseranchandrescue.com.

BRENDA MACINTYRE, THE SUCCESS SHAMAN, is a Native American healer, Juno (Canadian Grammies) Award-winning singer, creator of the Medicine Wheel of Success system and S.W.E.E.T. Success Code. Her complimentary gift to you is a Medicine Bundle (Value $197): Video, Medicine Bundle for Your Business Creation Guide & MP3 of "Remember who You Are," viewed over 30,000 times on YouTube. www.SuccessShaman.com.

SPEAKER, AUTHOR, MENTOR, ALCOHOLISM AND EATING DISORDER SURVIVOR - Alison Smela offers practical, not theoretical, experience with recovery. For 30+ years she faced life's challenges with more than enough chardonnay and not enough food. Sound familiar? You're not alone. While letters don't appear after her name, she has the kind of experience to confidentially help answer questions asked in silence. www.alisonsmela.com.

FARGO ROCKS! LLC is more a holistic experience than a store. They carry rocks, crystals, and minerals for the healer and collector, essential oils, one of a kind, handcrafted jewelry and gift items. Tracy Kouba does energy work including Reiki, Theta Healing and Chakra work. They also do Amethyst BioMat sessions and sales. Find them on Facebook and at www.fargorocksllc.com.

Would you like your services/products/yourself to be "showcased" in our New Year Top 12 Pick List? Coming out late January, this is our start-the-year list. Perfect for self-help. We now offer you a fab logo with the list to get more recognition for your products and what you do. Call Nancy NOW to insure a spot at 805-698-3555 or via e-mail: [email protected].