Mamalates, a Portland-based Pilates program designed specifically for pregnant and postpartum women, is holding its second annual "Mama Makeover" contest.
The winner will receive nine weeks of services that include Mamalates sessions, a photo shoot by
Campbell Salgado Studio, naturopathic consultation and acupuncture treatments with
Bloom Natural Healthcare, life coaching sessions with
Nurture Life Coaching, chiropractic treatments with
Whole Mama Whole Child, childcare from
We Village, 20 weeks-worth of classes for their children at
The Little Gym. and a shopping spree. The makeover is scheduled to end in time for Mother's Day.
The winner must agree to have her makeover progress posted on Facebook, Twitter and blogs. Mama Makeover applicants can follow along and will receive special weekly discount offers.
To enter the contest, you must be 3 months to 6 years postpartum and live in the Portland metro area.
Applications are at
http://www.mama-makeover.com/ and will be accepted through February 28. There is no entry fee.
A percentage of proceeds from Mama Makeover events, such as a raffle, will benefit the local nonprofit Baby Blues Connection, which works to provide support, information and resources to women and families coping with pregnancy and postpartum mood disorders.
Last year's Mama Makeover winner, chosen from about 200 applicants, was "so depleted that one of her goals was actually to gain weight," said Mamalates' Wendy Foster. The winner, who successfully gained 19 pounds, is helping with this year's contest
For more details of the contest, see below, or visit
http://mama-makeover.com/
(From the Mama Makeover website...)
The mission of Mama Makeover is to give back to one lucky mama in our community (the Portland-metro area) so that SHE can give even more to her own family. This is not your usual nip and tuck makeover; it is a holistic, integrated approach to wellness and a unique, integrated and FUN event for Portland area mothers and businesses.
It takes a village to help mamas restore balance, get fit, gain perspective and rest AND reinvent themselves so that they can THRIVE. In our second year, many Portland area professionals and businesses are contributing their talents and services to incorporate a variety of modalities in this event. Our desire is to encourage mamas, who spend so much time giving to others, to take care of themselves! As a mother, if you feel good – grounded, strong and healthy – you can more fully participate in your role and job. This is an opportunity to offer support and help a special mama fill back up, transforming her from the inside out. IS THAT MAMA YOU? Read more to find out…
Who can apply and how?
- New moms who are 3 months – 6 years postpartum.
- Reside in Portland-metro area.
- Moms that have time to write about their experience through blogging and social media and have the ability to commit to 10-20 hours a week of treatments, services and prizes.
- Must have access to a computer & facebook account.
- Motivated to achieve results from the inside out.
- All interested moms, who fit the above criteria, must apply through our on-line application process via http://www.mama-makeover.com/
How do I apply?
There will be an five-week, on-line essay & application process for participants starting on Monday, January 17th right here on our website. Four to six finalists will be chosen based on the application process and after a face-to-face interview with the Mama Makeover selection committee, a winning mama, and two runner-ups, will be selected and announced in mid-March*
*TIMELINE* *all dates are subject to slight change, if necessary by MM*
Jan. 17th (Monday) – Feb. 28th (Monday): Applications open
March 7th – 11th: Interview finalists
Week of March 14th: Announce runner-ups and winning mama!
March 28th (Monday): Makeover begins - May 20th (Friday): Makeover ends.
Are you that deserving mama?? WE HOPE SO!
Important part of what we are doing: a portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to the Baby Blues Connection. This local non-profit offers information and support to postpartum families struggling with depression and anxiety. Parenting is not always easy; for some people, it can be even harder. We have tremendous gratitude for the services offered by the
Baby Blues Connection.
