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Mamavation Monday - Simple Self Defense for Women

We love fierce women in Mamavation, and one way that women of all ages can feel empowered is through learning self defense. This week we have a couple on the show who have experience teaching women self defense and have even had a show on PBS explaining how a woman can defend herself without punching or kicking. Known as the "Sonny and Cher" of Self Defense, this power couple had been all over the media [Keep reading...]

#SimilacNoGMO Petition Twitter Party

I'm on a mission to protect babies. Especially the ones who are poor, have limited accesses to resources, or who have parents who just aren't paying attention. And I can use your help. Please Sign This Petition Join me in petitioning Similac to remove genetically modified organisms (GMOs) from their infant formula during an online rally Wednesday, May 22nd from 8-9:30pm EST (5-6:30pm PST). Because when it comes to babies, is it really worth the risk? And I'm sure [Keep reading...]

Similac Stop Feeding Babies GMOs Petition

Moms CAN make a difference, but sometimes our looks can be deceiving. Some of us may live in yoga pants, while others confess to wearing baby food. We wipe noses, kiss boo boos, and comfort the defenseless. Another thing that is true of us is we protect our little ones....even if they aren't our own. But most of all, we are powerful. And I'm going to prove it to you. Sign This Petition Last week Abbott Labratories, the makers [Keep reading...]

Just do it!

So before I get into talking about What you should "Just do" let me start with the nitty gritty here. This week I lost .04 for a total of -4.6 since applying. Of course I would love to loose weight an ass cheek at a time, but certain people (Leah and Mark) keep telling me this is the healhty way to do it. Blah blah blah. Just kidding. I know that in reality this is [Keep reading...]

It's All in the Family

We are now entering Week 5 of the 7 week Mamavation Mom Boot Camp. I cannot believe it really. The time has just flown by! During the time I have been engaged in the boot camp, you might say my family has been just as engaged! The workouts and diet changes are more than just a passing phase, but a lifestyle change. In order to be successful, everyone in the house will have to make [Keep reading...]

Mamavation Monday: Aromatherapy with Noelle Katai

For a while now (6 months at least!), Leah has been talking about aromatherapy and how much she loves diffusing essential oils - it has definitely struck up some interest within our community, so we have been on the hunt for an expert to share information with us and be our special guest on Mamavation TV. Luckily for us, we have found an expert! She is absolutely fantastic, a certified aromatherapist, a dynamic speaker, host [Keep reading...]