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Vol. 2, Issue 9: April 21, 2008 From the Desk of the Divas - April Showers
For the first time EVER in their 3 year history of being close friends, Amy and Tera finally connected for a real live HUG! And though they spent much of their time juggling kids and kitchen messes, it was pretty neat to have the two divas teaming up for some giggles in the same space! And it’s going to happen again soon, but this time, you’re invited! That’s right! The Raw Divas are hitting the Big Apple with sparkles and birthday candles for Running Raw’s Tim Van Orden who is turning 40! While in NYC, we'll be partying with the gang at We Like It Raw on Friday evening, May 2nd. If you are in the NYC area, join us, Tim, Dhru and crew for a Raw Chocolate Rave in celebration of Time and more.
Speaking of birthdays… It seems Amy’s baby isn’t the only thing
getting bigger around here! The Raw Divas are growing and what an honor
it is to connect with so many amazing people from around the world!
Wow! This issue, we wanted to introduce you to some of the newest
members of our Raw Diva Community and share with you some of their Our Body Enlightenment System is starting to receive celebrity status for its ability to truly catapult a person into transformation after what can feel like a lifetime of roller coasting. Below you’ll find highlights of our top blog posts and articles in the last few weeks and updates on our adventures and programs that will be kicking off in the near future!
What the Raw Moms Have to Say!
"I just took a look through rawmom.com - WOOOOOOOWWWWWW :))) LOVE IT - you gals are doing SUCH amazing work!" Here are just some of the incredible articles that have been contributed recently through the Rawmom.com site: Natural Tips for Managing Morning Sickness
– Ardis does it again with another winner for women! This time
she’s getting out of the bedroom and hugging the toilet bowl! Financial management for Mom’s: A 3 Part Series! Joanne has put together a fantastic free download called, The Raw Mom’s Financial Serenity Budgeting Toolkit! Perfect for any recovering shopaholic needing to get back in control of her finances! There are many, many more, so please check it out!
Ron Gilmore, creator or Raw Man, Green Girl confessed to the divas just this week that the sequel is underway! If you’d like to catch this incredible interview we did with Ron, you can check it out here!
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A Word or Two from our Sisters!
We couldn't resist sharing with you some of the feedback we've been getting from Divas around the world: Our 7 Day Raw Food Detox is Still Changing Lives "Dear Tera and Amy, I wanted to let you know what incredible results I received from doing the 7 Day Diva Detox week . It was truly a*m*a*z*i*n*g... I actually experienced "skinny ankles" and on my body, that's not easily stated! My energy went up, my body trimmed down, my attitude improved, and most remarkably I dropped 21 pounds. I realize that a lot of it was water, but who cares really, it was gone & I felt so MUCH BETTER! Thank you so much for offering this incredible program
for the incredible price of FREE , to everyone. You Diva's are
truly a GIFT to the world!!! Many Blessings, ~ Vanessa Stewart
Girls, Girls, Girls... "You ladies are amazing. Truly wonderful and I wish you both the best of luck with this new business. What a brainstorm. What a wonderful ideal.You have both been such a tremendous support and encouragement I have been RAW over a year and had slipped a bit lately and this DEXTOX was exactly what I needed. THANK YOU both very much. I have loved the daily e-mails : ) I find I run to my computer after work just to read them. I will miss that. Thank you both for coming into my life in a special way." ~ Sherrie H
I think you have really expanded my diet! Thanks so
much, I have recommended the program to lots of friends and I think 3
are talking about starting soon together. You were right....day 3 was
HARD!"
Customer Of The Year Award Goes To… “I can't thank you girls enough, because just 5
days on this detox has already changed so much! I feel more clear
headed, I have much more energy now on day 5. No headaches now. I love
my green smoothies, at least twice a day, and my cravings are
subsiding! That's amazing! Even my hubby and kids have been eating more fruit, and my hubby is starting his day with green smoothies! His own choice! Funny, in the past, I would push him to make changes. This time, I left my family alone, and decided to focus on myself instead. I feel so good, and because I know I'm taking care of myself, I know I will release all the excess weight in time. That alone is extremely liberating! I can't believe the changes in just 5 days! Thank You! Thank you! Thank You!" ~ Tanya S Moments after this email came in, we saw orders coming through the shopping cart for EVERYTHING we offer. Tanya bought the gamut of Diva delights and is now a BIG part of the Raw Diva team, smiling and having a fantastic time in all corners of The Powder Room!
Phasing out our Sexy Green Jugs...
We love our green jugs, but unfortunately, we've decided that we will NOT be reprinting them. So, there are only about 25 left, if you want them, order quickly and stay tuned for the inevitable arrival of our Sexy Raw Diva t-shirts soon, instead! Only 25 Jugs Left!
"Dear Divas, Just want you to know I started my green challenge yesterday. I’ve been raw for 4 years now so this wasn’t going to be big stretch. However, I didn’t expect to enjoy these smoothies so much! I have made 4 of them so far and they are all delicious. Thank you so much!!! I am not going to stop after 3 days-I think I will be
eating this way from now on. I’ve made smoothies for breakfast
for years, adding celery this a.m. was amazing! Anyway, thanks
again!"
The Whole Family Climbed On Board: “I just want to thank you for this program. Not only do I feel great (and incidentally have lost weight!) but my family is jumping on board like they never have before. My children have seen the counters full of yummy looking fruit and are ASKING for it! And even better, my 5 year old who is resistant to smoothies actually ASKED me for a strawberry smoothie the evening of Day 1. They both got one and asked for another one for breakfast the next morning (and got it!). So I made a pineapple-orange smoothie this morning (Day 3) for breakfast, and they slurped it down, declaring how great it was. Branching out on what they'll accept is so exciting to me!"
They still won't do smoothies "green," but your emails have helped me realize... "So what???". So what if they don't want it with the greens in it? THEY'RE EATING FRUIT!!! And lots of it!!! That's great! Maybe, since they're becoming more open to smoothies, I may be able to start with hiding a little bit of romaine in it and work our way up. But even if that doesn't work, it's still a complete victory, because my most cherished people are eating super healthy food. My results of green-smoothie-ing have been great, but I'm even more thrilled about how this has helped my family. So a BIGGGGG thank you for all the love and support!" ~ Lori The Next Green Smoothie Queen’s 3 Day Challenge is starting on April 28th!
“I already have one thing to put on my "I am grateful for list" today - and that's a great big thank you to the Universe for putting me on this path and connecting with you and the girls in the powder room luvvy! Thank you so much for all the inspiration and encouragement. The vibe in the powder room is brilliant! Such a wonderful forum - everyone is sooo supportive! Your daily success planner is brilliant too - I think I'm going to have to run further copies of the sheets off and continue with this for the rest of my life. This really is the first time I've felt in control for a long time. I've done sooo much today - and the driving force really feels as if its because I've written it down in a systematic way on your planner...and not just on any sheet of paper (I've done that before and it didn't work!!). A big thank-you hug to you and Amy! I will check in, in another weeks time or so to give you another update!" ~ Love Marica
I really appreciate today's comments. Actually it is just during this program that I am learning to appreciate what I AM doing rather than criticizing myself (and others) for what I (and they) are not doing. Thank you so much. I am really learning what my body wants and it is very, very simple: watermelons, green juices, simple salads, sprouts. I am loving this program and feel so grateful to be a part of it. I also especially appreciate that I will be an ongoing part of this so that next time the program is offered i can continue to receive support...I have a feeling I will need it. This program is really holding me accountable. I don't know where I'll go when the thirty days are done but I can't imagine how I'd feel eating cooked again (before starting I thought I might be 80% raw after)...I don't know if I can afford this diet forever or how long my personal accountability and commitment will last but for now I am really, really happy with the physical and emotional changes I am undergoing (also really appreciated the e-mail about emotional outbursts :)) ~ Courtney
The Next version of the Body Enlightenment System
is something that mothers everywhere have been waiting for. We’ve
got loads of special guests coming to share their wisdom and a long
awaited diva project starts to grow wings!
The Raw Divas and Angela Stokes of www.rawreform.com, have teamed up to put together the most complete program there is on how to handle cravings, emotional eating, bingeing and eating disorders. If you ever felt like there was no way to get over your cravings, and bingeing, THINK AGAIN!
Meet Our Customer Service Diva! The Raw Divas want to announce a very special new addition to the team! Keely Bush, who many of you know has been one of our most dedicated divas along with her husband Bob, has given us the honor of moving from unofficial Powder Room Mistress to official Raw Divas Customer Service Queen!
In Honor of Earth Day
Contrary to what lawn "care" companies would like people to believe, herbicides and other pesticides are not "magic bullets". They are broad spectrum biocides, and by their very nature can harm organisms other than targeted species. This includes homeowners and their families, neighbors, pets, and all other forms of life. The pesticide industry downplays this by claiming their chemicals are heavily diluted, but doesn't mention the toxins are still extremely dangerous in small amounts. They also are unwilling to mention all of what is in their mixtures. Many components are classified as "inert", which allows them to be kept hidden from the public and not listed on product labels. These are more than just fillers or solvents "Inert" does not mean "inactive" - some, such as benzene and xylene, are more toxic than chemicals listed.
Children have a special vulnerability to pesticides, they breathe the air closer to the ground level where pesticides are applied and are more likely to put their hands in their mouths or rub their eyes without washing their hands. Plus, their bodies and their defenses against toxins are still developing. If you have ever had your lawn treated and the company had warning signs saying “Don’t allow children or pets to walk on the lawn for 1 to 3 hours”, this is a sign that the products they are using are harmful to our children, pets and the environment. Not only are children in danger when pesticides are
sprayed on our lawn, but our pets are also in danger of pesticide
contamination. Outdoor pets are highly exposed to lawn chemicals due to
their behavior (licking contaminated paws and coat, breathing close to
the ground, eating contaminated grass, soil and toys) and are highly
vulnerable due to their small size. Here are a few tips for a pesticide free lawn that will bring your family endless amounts of joy:
I am happy to say, now that we have contracted an organic lawn company, I can relax and know that when Connor plays in the yard, his body won’t be compromised by harmful chemicals. In honor of Earth Day, let’s all make one small change in our lives that will honor Planet Earth for future generations to come. Here is a recipe for an all natural bug repellant to use while working in your yard Bug Repellant Recipe
Combine all essential oils and distilled water in a dark colored spray bottle and shake well. Spray mixture directly on exposed skin. Be careful to not spray near the eyes or mouth. HAPPY EARTH DAY!
Green Living Corner! More Free Diva Treats! You can check out these fantastic tips and tricks for greener living here! Take the Challenge! Tera’s offering up free gifts for all those who will take the challenge and switch to eco cleaners. Read more about it here! If you’re interested in these treats, email Tera quickly before she runs out of supplies! They’re going fast!
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, Who's the Fairest of them all?
(If you order 3 Green Smoothie Jugs TODAY, we'll send you a 4th for FREE!!) While supplies last!!
Contact us to put your great ideas here!
Missed an issue? See the archives! If you would like to send The Raw Divas feedback, suggest a "Health in High Heels Newsletter" topic, or ask a question that could be featured in a future issue of "Health in High Heels", please do not hesitate to send us a message customerservice@therawdivas.com. Please note that we are unable to offer medical advice.
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the other cool thing is that YOU are invited to head out for a night on
the town diva style with many of the people who will be joining us for
this special dinner. If you’re in the area, or could get yourself
in the area, we’ll all be heading out for a night on the town on
Friday May 2nd. 
achievements. 
In
a cozy corner of the eWorld, 8 dynamite women are sharing some
inspiring information and here's what Angela Stokes has to say this
week when she checked it out: 
Free Interviews!
My Favorite Green Smoothie of All Time
Part of the reason our 
“Just
to let you know the aches (I was experiencing) went away after about
2.5 days. I feel great! So the major kudos from me to your program is
that you have kicked my-and my friend from annapolis's-coffee habit!...
"Hi Tera and Amy,
Head’s Up, Moms! 
Exciting Announcements
In
honor of Earth Day, I wanted to talk about something that is near and
dear to my heart. When my husband and I along with our son Connor moved
from New Jersey to Orlando Florida last May, I had no idea there was
such a problem with having a healthy lawn and garden. I assumed that
Connor would be able to play and run and really enjoy feeling the earth
under his feet. To my surprise the company that the builder had
contracted to care for our lawn while our house was being built, used
herbicides and pesticides to treat the lawn, shrubs and trees. I was so
disappointed to find out that this type of service was pretty common in
Florida and the more I talked to people, the more I was shocked that
there were people who just didn’t get it. I made it my mission to
talk to as many people as I could about the health issues relating to
herbicides (weed killers) and pesticides used to treat lawn care.
Pesticides
are poisons by definition, designed to affect vital biological
processes that in most cases are not unique to the intended target
pests. They harm beneficial insects like ladybugs and praying mantises
that are part for your lawn’s natural defenses. As well as
plants, and microorganisms like the tiny creatures that break down
organic matter and make it available to nourish your lawn.
Reseed
and Top Dress Annually - Fifty years ago, most lawn mix had clover in
it but broadleaf weed herbicides were introduced and destroyed the
clover in lawns. Clover is a great addition to any lawn. Reintroduce it
because it is drought tolerant, immune to diseases, and greens up all
summer. Bunnies love it, and hopefully will eat the clover instead of
your other perennials. Reseed at least once a year with a mix of grass
seed and compost. Water slightly each day for two weeks so the seed can
get established. This will naturally replenish your lawn and keep your
soil healthy.