Meet Lindsay Ferrier
Host of I'll Take that Dare!, Moms Matter
Lindsay Ferrier is a former television anchor, who also has a "passion for fashion!" Because of that, she wears two hats at CafeMom Studios: as our election correspondent for Moms Matter 2012, and as the brave host of I'll Take That Dare! On top of all that, she's a wife, a stepmom to two college girls and a mom to 4 and 7-year-olds.Episodes Hosted By Lindsay Ferrier (100)
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What Angelina Jolie's Double-Mastectomy Means...
What Angelina Jolie's Double-Mastectomy Means for Women's...
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Angelina Jolie shocked the world with her New York Times Op-Ed declaring she'd had a dramatic double-mastectomy to decrease her risk of breast...
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No Shopping for One Year - Could You Do It?
No Shopping for One Year - Could You Do It?
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After quitting their corporate jobs and serving the poor in Guatemala for a year, Scott and Gabby Dannemiller started a brave experiment: no...
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The Aftermath of the Boston Marathon Bombing
The Aftermath of the Boston Marathon Bombing
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The Boston Marathon bombing is on everyone's mind. We talk to moms and runners who want to know how to approach marathons and big events in the...
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Do you f*%&ing swear in front of your kids?
Do you f*%&ing swear in front of your kids?
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Moms try hard to not be potty-mouths in front of our kids, but sometimes it just happens! What are the rules in your house? Do you teach your kids...
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Gun Control: The Newtown Shooting Turns Moms...
Gun Control: The Newtown Shooting Turns Moms into Activists
3:27
Months after the horrific school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, there has still been no real movement at the federal level in changes to gun...
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A Girl with Down Syndrome Teaches what Really...
A Girl with Down Syndrome Teaches what Really Matters
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When Abigail was asked to join the basketball team, her parents were thrilled that their child with Down syndrome would have the opportunity to...
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Mommy Wars - A Moms Matter Hangout
Mommy Wars - A Moms Matter Hangout
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Facebook COO Sharon Sandberg's new book, Lean In, has brought the "Mommy Wars" back into the spotlight. Can women really have it all? How well do...
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What Happens to Kids with Autism When They Grow...
What Happens to Kids with Autism When They Grow Up?
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The Pruit family is raising two children with Autism. We explore the special treatment children on the Autism Spectrum require as well as what will...
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Moms Oversharing Online
Moms Oversharing Online
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Family photos, funny things our kids say, a lighthearted jab at our husband's inability to take out the trash -- we've all posted stuff like this...
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Waitresses on Roller Skates
Waitresses on Roller Skates
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Do you want fries with that? Lindsay teams up with MamaKat (www.youtube.com/MamaKatTV) to serve up burgers, shakes and onion rings, on roller skates!
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Cake Decorating Face-Off!
Cake Decorating Face-Off!
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Lindsay Ferrier and Jenny Isenman (www.thesuburbanjungle.com) go head-to-head in a battle for cake domination. With a little help from Ivey Cake...
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Crazy Beauty Products from Japan
Crazy Beauty Products from Japan
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Japanese women have wacky ways to improve their appearance. Watch Lindsay and Scary Mommy Jill Smokler (http://www.scarymommy.com/) try out some of...
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Join the Circus at Cirque School with Matthew...
Join the Circus at Cirque School with Matthew Hoffman!
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Ever since she took flying trapeze lessons, Lindsay's been wanting to try more circus tricks. She's come to Cirque School to learn to fly like the...
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Be a Duct Tape Fashionista!
Be a Duct Tape Fashionista!
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You've heard of duct tape wallets, but what about duct tape clothes?! Lindsay teams up with Leah and Mary of Fabulous on a Budget...
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Steubenville, OH, Elementary School Beats the Odds
Steubenville, OH, Elementary School Beats the Odds
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Wells Academy in Steubenville, Ohio is the #1 ranked public elementary school in Ohio based on student test scores. This is no small accomplishment...
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Real Housewives on the Prairie with Alex McCord!
Real Housewives on the Prairie with Alex McCord!
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Alex McCord of the Real Housewives of New York joins Lindsay to reenact life on the frontier for women in the 1800s. Can they survive the...
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Superstorm Sandy: Two Months Later
Superstorm Sandy: Two Months Later
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Superstorm Sandy is no longer a front page story, but two months later the hardest hit neighborhoods are still in desperate need of relief. CafeMom...
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Santa Claus is a Girl!
Santa Claus is a Girl!
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Lindsay recruits two friends as Santa's helpers and goes out to the beach and dog park in Southern California to play Santa! Will the neighborhood...
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Moms on Skateboards!
Moms on Skateboards!
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Don't you wish your mom was this cool?! Lindsay teams up with Kristen Chase of Motherhood Uncensored (www.MotherhoodUncensored.net) and CafeMom...
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Military Wives Strip Down to Fight PTSD
Military Wives Strip Down to Fight PTSD
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Ashley Wise was so broken by seeing her husband suffer from PTSD that she started a forum where other Military wives can bare all and share their...
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Roller Derby with the Best!
Roller Derby with the Best!
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Can this mom join a roller derby team? Watch as Lindsay tries out for the Nashville Music City Roller Girls to see if she has what it takes to bout...
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How do Auctioneers Do It?
How do Auctioneers Do It?
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Going once, going twice, SOLD! Lindsay takes on selling collectibles at an auction house, and she doesn't hold back!
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Black Friday and Cyber Monday Madness - A Moms...
Black Friday and Cyber Monday Madness - A Moms Matter...
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Thanksgiving dinner was still warm on the table when stores opened their doors for Black Friday, but are these sales worth the crowds? Are they...
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Trapping Rodents and Critters!
Trapping Rodents and Critters!
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Lindsay's out on the job with Tennessee Trappers, saving homes from critter invasion! Could you take this dare and trap some rodents? Eek!
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Birthday Clowns Have It Tougher than You Think!
Birthday Clowns Have It Tougher than You Think!
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Can you think of a tougher crowd than kids at a birthday party? How do those clowns and magicians keep those kids happy and giggling? Lindsay's...
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Snakes & Rats & Bats - Oh my! - Zookeeper for a...
Snakes & Rats & Bats - Oh my! - Zookeeper for a Day
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Yikes! Lindsay's having no ordinary day at the zoo - she's feeding the fish, bats and reptiles at the Nashville Zoo, and it is hard enough to keep...
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A Pro-Baseball Mascot for a Day
A Pro-Baseball Mascot for a Day
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Who knew professional team mascots had it so tough? Lindsay teams up with the Nashville Sounds to see if she has what it takes to rev up the crowd!
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Haunted House Ghost Hunt! - I'll Take That SCARE!
Haunted House Ghost Hunt! - I'll Take That SCARE!
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Ready to get SPOOKED? Lindsay spent a night with some real-life ghost hunters in a Civil-War era farm house. Will the ghouls come out to play?...
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Do Moms Care About Foreign Policy? -...
Do Moms Care About Foreign Policy? - Post-Debate Hangout...
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After the third and final Presidential debate, Election Correspondent Lindsay Ferrier spoke with CafeMom political bloggers Christine Luhnow...
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Equal Pay and Binders Full of Women - Moms...
Equal Pay and Binders Full of Women - Moms Matter...
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After the second Presidential debate, Election Correspondent Lindsay Ferrier spoke with CafeMom political bloggers Christine Luhnow...
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Lindsay Collects the Trash!
Lindsay Collects the Trash!
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Each week host Lindsay Ferrier takes a new job dare. This week she's taking on the job of trash collector! Can you think of anything more...
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Biden vs. Ryan - Post VP Debate Hangout
Biden vs. Ryan - Post VP Debate Hangout
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Following the one and only debate between Vice President Joe Biden and Vice Presidential Candidate Paul Ryan, Election Correspondent Lindsay...
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Michelle Obama: Campaigner in Chief
Michelle Obama: Campaigner in Chief
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First Lady Michelle Obama recently spoke at a campaign rally in Leesburg, Virginia and encouraged the crowd to increase their voter participation...
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A House Divided
A House Divided
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Steve and Julie Gild are a happily married couple with completely opposite political views. Steve is a Democrat who supports President Obama in the...
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Post-Debate Hangout - Oct 3 -- Moms Matter 2012
Post-Debate Hangout - Oct 3 -- Moms Matter 2012
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In our first Post-Debate Google Hangouts, Election Correspondent Lindsay Ferrier speaks with CafeMom political bloggers Christine Luhnow...
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Big Bird, Job Growth and ObamaCare
Big Bird, Job Growth and ObamaCare
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In our first Post-Debate Google Hangouts, Election Correspondent Lindsay Ferrier speaks with CafeMom political bloggers Christine Luhnow...
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I'll Take That Dare - Jobs Edition! Coming Soon...
I'll Take That Dare - Jobs Edition! Coming Soon to...
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She's already tackled fashion and fitness trends. Now, in the third season of our hit show, I'll Take that Dare, style blogger Lindsay Ferrier...
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Moms Matter 2012 Hangout - September 26
Moms Matter 2012 Hangout - September 26
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In our first ever Google Hangout, Election Correspondent Lindsay Ferrier speaks with conservative Republican blogger, Jenny Erikson (@JennyErikson)...
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Which Convention was Better? - CafeMom at the...
Which Convention was Better? - CafeMom at the DNC Day 4
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On the last day of our convention coverage, Lindsay Ferrier and Jason Cannon look back at the last two weeks. What were the memorable moments,...
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HHS Secretary Explains Obamacare
HHS Secretary Explains Obamacare
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Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of Health and Human Services, sat down with CafeMom Election Correspondent Lindsay Ferrier at the Democratic...
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Latinas Speak Out at the DNC
Latinas Speak Out at the DNC
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There were 800 Latino delegates at the Democratic Convention, 100 more than ever before. CafeMom Election Correspondent Lindsay Ferrier spoke to...
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What Military Moms Want You To Know
What Military Moms Want You To Know
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Military Moms felt loved and supported when one of their own was chosen to introduce Michelle Obama at the Democratic Convention. CafeMom Election...
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Democrats Define "The American Dream"
Democrats Define "The American Dream"
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"The American Dream" has been bandied about during the Democratic Convention in Charlotte, but does "The American Dream" mean the same thing to...
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Representative Judy Chu Offers Valuable Advice...
Representative Judy Chu Offers Valuable Advice to Moms
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We caught up with Representative Judy Chu from California here in Charlotte at the Democratic National Convention. She discusses many moms' concern...
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Why No Childcare At the DNC?
Why No Childcare At the DNC?
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If you're a delegate at the Democratic National Convention with a small child, what are your options? We asked attendees who decided to bring their...
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Obama's Speech Changes Venue, Disappointing...
Obama's Speech Changes Venue, Disappointing Supporters
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Threat of bad weather has caused President Obama's speech at the Democratic National Convention to be moved to a smaller venue, which means...
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DNC Day 3 Feels Like Day 103
DNC Day 3 Feels Like Day 103
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The Moms Matter 2012 team is covering both the Democratic and Republican conventions. Here's a behind the scenes look at what went down on day two...
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How to Make a CODEPINK Vagina
How to Make a CODEPINK Vagina
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CODEPINK, a women-initiated peace and social justice movement, is known for wearing larger-than-life vaginas to political events. They made their...
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Michelle Obama's Convention Speech Highlights
Michelle Obama's Convention Speech Highlights
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Michelle Obama brought the crowd to their feet at the Democratic Convention in Charlotte. The next day, the internet was ablaze with quotes from...
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Michelle Obama Wows at the DNC
Michelle Obama Wows at the DNC
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Michelle Obama took the stage at the DNC and her message resonated with the moms who watched her speak.
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Meet the American Dream
Meet the American Dream
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Lourdes Barroso de Padilla's parents moved to the United States from Cuba in order to raise their kids in a land of freedom. Now she is...
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Can Bill Clinton Attract Moms?
Can Bill Clinton Attract Moms?
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With the female vote, especially the mom vote, so crucial to win the 2012 election, is Bill Clinton a good choice to address the Democratic...
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Youngest Delegate at the DNC!
Youngest Delegate at the DNC!
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At just one day over 18, Hannah McCarley might be the youngest delegate at the DNC! We spoke with her about what issues are most important to her...
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Planned Parenthood Rally at the DNC
Planned Parenthood Rally at the DNC
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Planned Parenthood held a Pro-Choice rally at the DNC on Tuesday. In addition to the reproductive rights' leaders like Cecile Richards speaking...
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After Obama: Are You Better Off?
After Obama: Are You Better Off?
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Everyone is asking if the country is better off since President Barack Obama took office in 2009. We asked delegates and attendees at the...
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Obama the Sandman
Obama the Sandman
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Cafemom correspondent Emily Abbate heads out on the streets of Charlotte to talk to DNC attendees about the 15-ton sand sculpture of President...
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Democrat Mom Panel at the DNC
Democrat Mom Panel at the DNC
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CafeMom election correspondent Lindsay Ferrier and HLN anchor Kyra Phillips co-host a panel of prominent democrat moms at the Democratic Convention...
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Interview with Ilina Ewen, Political Mom Blogger
Interview with Ilina Ewen, Political Mom Blogger
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Lindsay Ferrier, CafeMom's election correspondent, caught up with political mom blogger Ilina Ewen at the Democratic Convention in Charlotte. Ilina...
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Bring on the Nasty YouTube Comments! - CafeMom...
Bring on the Nasty YouTube Comments! - CafeMom at the DNC...
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We've been having a blast covering the Republican and Democratic National Conventions - and reading your comments on our work! Here's a rundown of...
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CarolinaFest Brings DNC to the People
CarolinaFest Brings DNC to the People
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Carolina Fest is a Labor Day tradition in Charlotte, but with the DNC in town this year, it's taken on a political theme. Parents and kids of all...
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Ty Pennington Builds a House We Can All Agree On
Ty Pennington Builds a House We Can All Agree On
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Who says democrats and republicans can't work together? Ty Pennington and the House United Project brought delegates from both parties together to...
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Romney's Speech: Moms Work Harder
Romney's Speech: Moms Work Harder
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In his speech at the Republican Convention, Mitt Romney described the early days of his career, and admitted that Ann Romney had the tougher and...
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Romney's Salute to Great Women Leaders
Romney's Salute to Great Women Leaders
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Mitt Romney's speech at the Republican Convention applauded women in positions of power - governors, senators, cabinet members and business leaders.
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Extreme Convention Fashion!
Extreme Convention Fashion!
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Our election correspondent, Lindsay Ferrier, is also the host of "I'll Take That Dare," so she couldn't let the delegates at the Republican...
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What Mormons Want You to Know
What Mormons Want You to Know
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With Mitt Romney accepting the GOP presidential nomination, Mormons across the country are cheering him on! We asked LDS moms at the Republican...
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How Mitt Can Win
How Mitt Can Win
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We're hearing people say that Mitt Romney is not in touch with the average family, but he's going to need that important vote to win. We asked...
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CODEPINK Protest During Romney's Speech at the RNC
CODEPINK Protest During Romney's Speech at the RNC
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CODEPINK staged a protest during Mitt Romney's speech at the Republican Convention in Tampa, and our cameras where close enough to catch it.
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Ann Romney Fever! - CafeMom at the RNC Day 3
Ann Romney Fever! - CafeMom at the RNC Day 3
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The Moms Matter 2012 team is covering both the Democratic and Republican conventions. Here's a behind the scenes look at what went down on day...
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Republicans Define "The American Dream"
Republicans Define "The American Dream"
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"The American Dream" has been bandied about during the Republican Convention in Tampa, but does "The American Dream" mean the same thing to...
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Ann Romney Discusses Cancer, Family and...
Ann Romney Discusses Cancer, Family and Whacking the...
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On the morning after her convention speech, Ann Romney addresses a roomful of GOP women voters at the Women for Romney Victory and Women for Mitt...
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Meet the Romney Daughters-in-Law
Meet the Romney Daughters-in-Law
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The wives of the five Romney boys spoke at a gathering of Republican women Wednesday morning. They shared stories of Mitt and Ann Romney, and what...
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Janna Ryan Speaks to GOP Women in Tampa
Janna Ryan Speaks to GOP Women in Tampa
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Now that her husband, Paul Ryan, is the Republican Party's nominee for Vice President, it's time for the country to meet Janna Ryan. After an...
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Ann Romney's Speech - "It's The Moms..."
Ann Romney's Speech - "It's The Moms..."
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Ann Romney spoke on opening night at the Republican National Convention and much of her speech focused on fellow moms. She reached out to single...
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CafeMom at the RNC Day Two
CafeMom at the RNC Day Two
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The Moms Matter 2012 team is covering both the Democratic and Republican conventions. Here's a behind the scenes look at what went down on day two...
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Ann Romney's Convention Speech is a Hit with...
Ann Romney's Convention Speech is a Hit with GOP Moms
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Ann Romney had a big job tonight: show undecided voters (especially women) the warmer side of Mitt Romney and the Republican Party. Did she do it?...
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The Rally Against Voter Suppression
The Rally Against Voter Suppression
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Protesters gathered across town from the Republican Convention in Tampa to speak up against new voter registration laws they believe unfairly...
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Is Abortion a Top Priority for GOP Women?
Is Abortion a Top Priority for GOP Women?
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We asked Republican women if abortion was (or should be) a top issue for the GOP. Across the board, they all said that while they are personally...
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Republican Mom Panel at the RNC - Moms Matter 2012
Republican Mom Panel at the RNC - Moms Matter 2012
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CafeMom election correspondent Lindsay Ferrier and HLN anchor Kyra Phillips co-host a panel of prominent republican moms at the Republican...
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Interview with Rep. Marsha Blackburn at the RNC
Interview with Rep. Marsha Blackburn at the RNC
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Cooperation, manners, compromise and civility are traits we try to instill in our children, and Rep. Marsha Blackburn (TN-7) agrees that Congress...
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Interview with Jenny Erikson, Conservative Mom...
Interview with Jenny Erikson, Conservative Mom Blogger
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Lindsay Ferrier, CafeMom's election correspondent, caught up with political mom blogger and pundit Jenny Erikson at the Republican Convention in...
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Interview with Sher Valenzuela at the RNC
Interview with Sher Valenzuela at the RNC
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Sher Valenzuela has been chosen to speak at the Republican National Convention during prime time on the opening night. She's a mother of three, a...
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March on the RNC Protest - August 27, 2012
March on the RNC Protest - August 27, 2012
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Tropical storm Isaac didn't stop the protests Monday at the RNC, though crowds were smaller than anticipated. The March on the RNC included...
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CafeMom at the RNC - Day 1 (8/27)
CafeMom at the RNC - Day 1 (8/27)
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The Moms Matter 2012 team is covering both the Democratic and Republican conventions. Here's a behind the scenes look at what went down on day one...
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Will Nevada Moms Donate Time or Money to a...
Will Nevada Moms Donate Time or Money to a Campaign? -...
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We wanted to know if moms were planning on donating time or money to a campaign this year, so we asked a group of moms in Nevada during our Swing...
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How Nevada Moms Stay Informed During the...
How Nevada Moms Stay Informed During the Election - Moms...
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Our next question for Nevada moms on our Swing State Road Trip is, "How do you stay informed of the issues during the election?" With the internet,...
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Zumba Gets Turned Up a Notch! - I'll Take That...
Zumba Gets Turned Up a Notch! - I'll Take That Dare -...
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b.fab.fitness was created by one of Nashville's first Zumba instructors, Rebecca Hinton (www.bfabfitness.com). It's like Zumba and other dance...
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Nevada Moms Tell the Candidates How to Win...
Nevada Moms Tell the Candidates How to Win Their State -...
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We took the road trip to Nevada, where we asked moms what they thought the Presidential candidates would need to do in order to win the votes in...
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North Carolina Moms: Do Social Issues Matter...
North Carolina Moms: Do Social Issues Matter More than...
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We asked moms in North Carolina what mattered the most to them in deciding their vote: the state of the US economy or social issues. How would you...
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North Carolina Moms: Is College Education Worth...
North Carolina Moms: Is College Education Worth the Cost?
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With students graduating from college with enormous student loan debt, Americans are starting to ask: is the cost of a college education worth it?...
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Bloopers and Behind the Scenes!
Bloopers and Behind the Scenes!
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We hope you've enjoyed our road trip through America's swing states! Just for fun, here are some bloopers and behind the scenes takes on how we...
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North Carolina Moms Tell Obama and Romney How...
North Carolina Moms Tell Obama and Romney How to Win
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We asked moms in North Carolina what the presidential candidates could do to sway the votes in their "swing state." What do you think about what...
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Flip for Aerial Yoga!
Flip for Aerial Yoga!
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Lindsay goes head-over-heels for this dare! Aerial Yoga puts you in a silk harness hanging from the ceiling. Now you can do Downward-Facing Dog...
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Can Americans Afford a Summer Vacation?
Can Americans Afford a Summer Vacation?
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Are the economy and high gas prices effecting Americans' ability to travel this summer? Moms Matter 2012 went to Orlando, FL, one of the country's...
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Nadia Jones of JusticeJonesie.com
Nadia Jones of JusticeJonesie.com
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Nadia Jones is a Law Professor and Political Blogger for CafeMom's The Stir (www.thestir.cafemom.com) and Justice Jonesie (www.JusticeJonesie.com)....
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Florida's Unpredictable Latina Vote
Florida's Unpredictable Latina Vote
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Florida's population is 23% Latino. Latina moms are already influential in their families, and now they're becoming influential in the election as...
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How Candidates Can Win the "Senior Vote" in...
How Candidates Can Win the "Senior Vote" in Florida
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17% of all Floridians are senior citizens. That means the senior vote is highly desirable to both President Obama and Governor Romney. We speak to...
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Obama's Message to Florida Voters
Obama's Message to Florida Voters
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President Obama recently spoke to the Jacksonville voters in swing-state Florida. He addressed the needs of the middle class and plans to reduce...
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What is Thai Yoga Massage?
What is Thai Yoga Massage?
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After tackling everything from burlesque dancing to D1 Training like Tim Tibow, Lindsay needs to relax! Is Thai Massage the ticket to Nirvana?...
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Florida Voters Divided on Obama - Moms Matter...
Florida Voters Divided on Obama - Moms Matter "Swing...
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Next stop on our Moms Matter 2012 Road Trip is Jacksonville, FL where President Obama made a campaign stop. The event was open to the public and...
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Florida Teacher Fined for Registering Students...
Florida Teacher Fined for Registering Students to Vote -...
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Our Moms Matter 2012 Road Trip takes us to Florida, where we talk to Dawn Quarles, a High School teacher who was slapped with a huge fine when she...
