H&H is on the hunt for all you hot minivan mamas. Show us that just because you drive a minivan doesn’t mean you still can’t rock that little black dress. If that sounds like you or someone you know, send in a photo of yourself with your van and the answers to these questions to lea@hotandhealthymom.com:

1. Your name and of course, your minivan’s name and year of conversion.

2. The funniest or most surprising item found in your minivan?

3. If money weren’t an issue, what’s your dream car?

*Show us what you got, ladies!*

Name: Heather Dawn The Love Sponge Clem…yes, really:)

Kids: Tyler 8, Julia 9

Occupation: Superwoman

Hometown: Sophia, WV; Saint Petersburg, FL since 2004

H&H Interview with Heather:

1. What are the top 3 items in your grocery cart? chicken breasts, watermelon (my go to sweet treat!)  & fat free organic milk

2. What are you reading (honestly)?

Open by Jenny Block, she was once a guest on my husband’s radio show. It’s not something I would’ve ever picked up at Target but, she was a good guest so I thought, why not?

3. What is your guilty pleasure when you get a break from the kids?

A day of exercise…90 minutes of spin in the AM, followed by an hour or so of weights at our gym & a Bikram yoga class in the evening.

4. What would we be surprised to find in your purse?

IHOP gift cards that were Christmas gifts from my Mother-in-law & a lucky rock

5. What is your favorite reality TV show?

None, I don’t need to watch one, I live it everyday! LOL

6. What is your cocktail of choice?

Grey Goose & sugar-free Red Bull

7. What is the funniest thing your kids have said or done lately?

Several weeks ago I tried to explain the the concepts of superiority, mediocrity & infreiority to the kids. It was a great conversation with lots of examples and discussion. In the end, my daughter said, “Mom…I could have just looked it all up in the dictionary.”

8. What is your favorite quotation?

“Check yo’ self before ya’ wreck yo’ self” ~ Ice Cube

9. What are you currently working out to on your ipod?

Lots of Drake & Rick Ross

10. Who is your favorite celebrity Mom & why?

Heidi Klum, she seems to embrace every aspect of her life and still manage to smile with her eyes.

11. What is something most people don’t know about you?

I’ve never made it through a church service without crying, even as a kid.

12. What is your secret to staying Hot & Healthy?

I believe a positive attitude is the most wonderful gift a person can give themselves. Plus, I try to never take myself or anyone else too seriously!

Name: Karen Hahn Vichich

Kids: 1, daughter Vanessa- almost 3 yrs. old

Occupation: Currently Stay-At-Home-Mom – previously Fresh skincare specialist

Hometown: Chapin, South Carolina. St.Petersburg, FL since 1997




H&H Interview with Karen:

1. What are the top 3 items in your grocery cart?
honey dew melon- Vanessa’s favorite
pre-cut veggie platter- easy & healthy snacking
ice cream- my nightly indulgence

2. What are you reading (honestly)?
The New Rules of Lifting for Women- Lift Like a Man Look Like a Goddess, by Lou Schuler
It discusses how important strength training is versus aerobics and contains delicious,healthy recipes.

3. What is your guilty pleasure when you get a break from the kids?
Shopping! After working for Saks, followed by my Fresh position, I’ve become obsessed with the really GOOD brands. Being on a SAHM limited budget, I love finding the nice brands in Marshalls, TJ Maxx and Ross.

4. What would we be surprised to find in your purse?
Stickers. I never know when I’m going to need to bribe my toddler with a positive reward!

5. What is your favorite reality TV show?
Keeping up with the Kardashians

6. What is your cocktail of choice?
Like “The Dude” on the Big Lebowski, a White Russian.

7. What is the funniest thing your kids have said or done lately?
“Can Daddy cook dinner so it can get dark outside?” Vanessa asked this at 5pm, after a long day of playing. She was ready for it to be bedtime already!

8. What is your favorite quotation?
Don’t gain the world and lose your soul, wisdom is better than silver and gold. Bob Marley.

9. What are you currently working out to on your iPod?
Dr.Dre, Snoop, Notorious BIG, Outkast, The Roots, Kanye West, Warren G/Nate Dogg.

10. Who is your favorite celebrity mom and why?
Kris Jenner. Any mom who has 6 children (5 daughters !!!) is a rockstar in my opinion. She manages to maintain her hip style and class while being an involved mother and high-powered businesswoman.

11. What is something most people don’t know about you?
I used to have a dreadlock, sew patchwork skirts, wear no make-up and go to reggae fests. I camped in a two-man tent for the entire month of January in the Southern Cali desert. I was the only girl with four guys, one of whom is now my husband . Working in the corporate world might have made me more clean cut but I’m still a plain-Jane girl at heart who can rough it like the fellas.

12. What is your secret to staying Hot & Healthy?
A mother must not forget she is more than just a mother and should continue to tap into her personal interests. I run regularly, not just for the physical benefits but for the good endorphins. I come home feeling like a better mom with my batteries recharged. I religiously use facial moisturizers. When you take care of yourself from the inside (eating healthy, spirituality, surrounding yourself with positive people) to the outside (skincare, exercise, etc) it shows and feels great. Additionally, it doesn’t hurt that my husband is my best friend and the sweetest man I know.