Love Our Children USA announced it’s annual “Mothers Who Make A Difference List.”

Ross Ellis, Chief Executive Officer of Love Our Children USA said “For the third year we are delighted to honor and celebrate these selfless and caring women who contribute so much to their children, families, society and to various causes.”

Ellis also stated “At a time when our country’s youth are plagued by bullying, cyberbullying, Internet dangers and the latest teen danger of beating down other teens to post on the Internet …not to mention those parents in need of more positive parenting solutions, these mothers serve as role models for others, as their children are their first priority.” [Looktothestars.org]

The 2008 list includes:Ashleigh Banfield, Cate Blanchett, Marcia Cross, Geena Davis, Marcia Gay Harden, Salma Hayek, Jill Hennessey, Finola Hughes, Holly Hunter, Iman, Vanessa Mathison, Nancy O’Dell, Kim Raver, Melania Trump, Naomi Watts and Kate Winslet.

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Tiffany & Co., Ben Bridge Jeweler, Helzberg Diamonds, Fortunoff, and Leber Jeweler, Inc celebrated Valentine’s day two days early this year. Today, these 5 jewelry retailers said “I love you” to the planet, when they took a pledge to protect Alaska’s Bristol Bay watershed from large-scale metal mining that would pollute the water, and endanger salmon and caribou. Of course, I know it was my posting yesterday and last week on responsible Valentine’s Day Shopping that convinced the companies to support the environment. But I would also like to thank organizations like OxFam and EarthWorks, and the No Dirty Gold Campaign for taking action. When jewelry is made in safe conditions that do not harm the environment, everyone wins.

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