Witches for sale

People who happen to be mothers who happen to have a thing to show you

This issue is an experiment! I dropped a little note in last week’s newsletter with a call to paid subscribers that I wanted to do an issue with witches promoting their things. Read on to find something to read, something to buy, something to learn, and other opportunities and also a little look at what type of expertise lies out there among you!

These were self-submitted and I have not tried and tested everyone’s thing so buyer beware (I also do not receive any type of referral fee.) Hope you can hire, read, or support a witch! If you’re a paid subscriber and have a thing to promote feel free to leave it in the comments.

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“I run marketing for a small and amazing nonprofit that truly changes lives called the Pat Tillman Foundation. Our scholars are inspirational veterans and military spouses who are making a difference big and small (see this video for one example.) We raise funds through a 4.2-mile race in Tempe, Ariz. called Pat’s Run. We also have a virtual option and I’d love to see some runner witches register and join us.”

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“Got boys? I can help you survive. Building Boys Bulletin is a weekly subscription newsletter packed w info & support, written by Jennifer L.W. Fink, mom of 4 boys & author of The First-Time Mom’s Guide to Raising Boys.”

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“Seattle witches! Looking for a gym? My husband and I own Green Lake Strength & Conditioning, where we celebrate all bodies and all abilities with supportive, encouraging coached classes (no bros allowed). Nothing is better than escaping from your family for an hour to lift heavy stuff.”

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“I have a book! For sale! It’s about starting up and running a small business. It’s about starting up and running a small business, so I’m not sure if it qualifies as witchy. But I wrote it in the same year I got pregnant with my first son, so there’s that.”

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“If any Witches are without a local or familial cookie dealer, my daughter would be happy to supply. There’s $5 flat rate shipping Feb 18-20. The normal shipping is kind of stupid.”

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“I’ve been doing a newsletter called [Citation Needed] where I round up the latest news and background on Covid (and, hopefully someday, other sciencey stuff). It’s not on a regular schedule, but I’ve done two on rapid tests (one before and one after Omicron) and a couple of other big topics. I’m working on one about pediatric vaccines ahead of the FDA deliberations about Pfizer’s <5 vaccines this month.”

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“I’m a graphic designer who generally works with very proper associations and non-profits so to siphon off my excess of crazy, I have an Etsy shop where I sell things that make me laugh like funny wine tasting cards, non cutesy baby calendars, Wordle stuff, and, most recently, a shirt based on what my tween daughter yelled at me last week: "Mom, your positivity sucks". For the record, I was not being overly positive but rather gently pointing out that I have not invented time travel so we just have to keep moving forward and get to school today.”

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“If you’re looking for a funny, inclusive anti-guide for pregnant people and new moms, check out You Look Tired: An Excruciatingly Honest Guide to New Parenthood by Jenny True. Liked by the San Francisco Chronicle, Publishers Weekly, and Literary Mama!”

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“If any witches are quilters or have quilters in their family friend group, I have a website called Quilt Pattern Mart where people can shop digital patterns to make quilts themselves—gift cards are available too!!!”

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“Not something to sell but something I put out  weekly: 10 journal questions for people to ponder.”

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“I would love to read other witchy Substacks, and here’s mine: Running Balance: Thoughts from 200% of the poverty line.”

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“Want a free pilates workout in the comfort of your own home? Sign up for a zoom class with Anne!  Pilates teacher training requires many hours of student teaching and Anne would love to do a session with you.  No equipment required.  Email: gillingham.pilates@gmail.com”

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“Sign up for Action Items: a bi-monthly newsletter of inspirations, challenges, pep talks, and recommendations from an enthusiastic fan of such things!”

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“Want to raise a reader? Can we read? is your weekly guide to children’s books that supports and inspires you to create a culture of reading in your home. Let me save you time, energy, and guesswork in finding excellent books so you have more bandwidth for what really matters: reading together.”

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“I’m an author in the UK and I have my first book just published in the US. It’s about nature and mental health and also about post-partum depression and recovery from addiction.”

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“Chicago witches! If you like to succeed in business, but hate to see businesses succeed, subscribe to Get Hustlin’, a twice-monthly roundup of Chicago business news and jobs, as told by workers.”

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“Freelance writers! Do you want to see examples of actual pitches that sold to actual reporters at a variety of publications? I sell a little self-published packet: $13 for 13 real-world examples of how to sell an idea to a publication.”

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“I write (and email) generally optimistic takes on (mis)communication, health/mortality, home, and the elements (rain, sand, and insects).”

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“Interested in learning more about Judaism, Christianity and Islam in the US? Come join The Institute for Islamic, Christian, and Jewish Studies mailing list. We offer free online classes (for people of all faiths and no faith) that aim to end religious discrimination and affirm religious diversity in America.”

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“Hi! I’m Alex. I’m an artist, a seventh generation Mormon housewife (but like, a badass feminist one), and curator of Handpicked, a link list newsletter covering all kinds of wholesome stuff. Goes out every Wednesday during nap time. Read past issues here.”

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“I wrote a chapter book series called Monster & Boy that kids absolutely love! The 3rd one just came out in January. All 3 can be ordered anywhere books are sold, like here for instance. I promise your kids will laugh their butts off.”

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"Do you like revisiting old shit because you’re an aging witch wondering what went wrong with your ideas on adulthood? Then listen to Wokefield, where two middle aged comedians redisover formative media that screwed up their ideas about being a person in the real world.”

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“My novel, The Myth of Surrender, will publish on March 1. It follows two women whose paths intersect at a maternity home in the ‘Baby Scoop Era.’ Check it out!”

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“I’m writing a newsletter about artmaking and maintaining the creative spirit while also being a mother — in my case to a 7 month old baby.  In case you think any witches would relate!”

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“I am a graphic designer living in Chicago looking for a full time production or graphic designer position if you know of one. I graduated from Columbus College of Art and Design with a BFA in Illustration and do illustration and animation for print and web.”

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“Witches who read ’Dear Businesslady’ on The Toast or The Billfold might want to know there’s a book version! Is This Working? is a career guide for everyone—including but not limited to recent college grads.”

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“My book Already Toast: Caregiving and Burnout in America blends my memoir of caring for my husband through cancer and bone marrow transplant with sharp feminist cultural critique. Out in paperback in March!”

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“I’m an Italian to English translator (US or UK) with over 15 years of experience. I specialize in financial and legal translations but am fine with most sectors, with the exception of medicine. shannongoyette at gmail.com”

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“I'd love to introduce Evil Witches to DinnerIn20, my monthly newsletter featuring recipes for dinners that can be prepped in 20 minutes.”

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“I’m an architecture professor and wrote a book about how epidemics have influenced the design of buildings and landscapes. Also if you buy through the publisher and use the code 10CARR you can get 30% thru Feb 12. Sidenote: Not a ton about COVID because I worked on it for 7 years only to turn in the first manuscript in Feb 2020 before I was locked down with a 6 y.o. and 2 y.o. twins but maybe someone will find it interesting!”

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“If you like reading about the absurdity and vulnerability of parenting, being an adult woman with an imperfect brain, and what we can learn from 90s slow jams, check out Sarah Wheeler’s newsletter Momspreading: The inexpert endeavors of a supposed parenting expert.”

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“Any witches meditate? My book Clarity of Mind is Power is a five-week guided journal to support your meditation with daily prompts, space for insights and weekly reviews. It’s lightweight and helps keep your practice consistent and deal with the challenges. Available anywhere books are sold.”

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Witches is off next week. My kids have three days off school and my husband is going to be in Hawaii for work ( 🔪 ) and I have three freelance deadlines plus a kids’ Valentines classroom party to volunteer for. You know the drill.

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