Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Back to Basics - Helping Smokers Quit

I was just reading "How Vapers Can Help Smokers Quit" (click here), an interesting 3 page gem on Forbes that talks about a survey of people who have tried vaping, how many of them are or were smokers and what kind of success they are experiencing with quitting smoking. The piece moves on to talk about what a valuable asset vapers are when it comes to reaching out to the smoking community and establishing a buddy system of vapers with smokers so that smokers get the support and expertise they need to become ex-smokers.

I'm happy to see shops and individuals reaching out to smokers, getting them set up with good equipment, advice, and support. No matter where we personally are at with our vaping, if our vape is a pen type or a cloud machine - if we vape to keep ourselves from smoking or if we've moved on to vaping as a hobby, we need to remember that the most important reason for vaping to exist is to be a tool that smokers can use to help themselves quit smoking, to reduce the level of harm they are doing to themselves and those around them, and to become healthier.

My hat is off to those shops and individuals who are helping people quit smoking. You are saving lives! I am glad to see organizations out there who's sole purpose is to help people start vaping so they can begin the journey that leads to being an ex-smoker. I'll leave you with a couple of groups to check out. They can use your support. You can help tell others about them or donate to the cause or sign up to help others.




You can find Sponsor A Smoker (click here) on facebook. If you need help getting started with vaping or if you'd like to help, click the Sign Up button at the top of their page and get yourself or your shop registered.



For those of you who are in the United States Military or are a Veteran (or who wants to help our Veterans quit smoking) Check out Vape A Vet on facebook (click here) or go to the Vape A Vet website (click here).

 Let's get back to basics and start changing the world...... one saved life at a time.
~ Momma Vape

Saturday, October 3, 2015

Momma Vape's Birthday Wish



Sat Oct 3
It is Momma Vape's Birthday today. I promise no houses were lost due to the fire created by massive amounts of birthday candles that almost squished Momma's cake! Today I have a request for what I'd like for my birthday and it won't cost you a dime! I'd like each and every one of you to make sure you are a member of an advocacy organization. If you haven't signed up at CASAA, it is a great place to start!
http://casaa.org/Become_a_Member.html

If you'd like to suggest your favorite advocacy group, please post your favorites in the comments below.

Have a great day!
~ Momma Vape

Thursday, October 1, 2015

CASAA Needs Your Story!

Thursday Oct 1
TELL YOUR STORY!
Please submit your testimonial to CASAA
http://testimonials.casaa.org/

Thank-you!
~ Momma Vape

Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Register to Vote


If you are NOT registered to vote, please get registered. Your voice has way more impact with politicians if you are a registered voter! You can google it to see if your state allows online registration. Or you can print the form, fill it out, and mail it.

https://registertovote.org/index.html

~ Momma Vape

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Last Call - FDA - Packaging & Labeling for e-cigs

Last Call, the cut off day to do this has arrived!
FDA Call to Action: Submit Comments on FDA's Proposed Regulation of Safety Packaging and Labeling for E-Cigarettes and Dissolvable Smokeless Tobacco
http://blog.casaa.org/2015/08/fda-call-to-action-submit-comments-on.html
Let your voice be heard!
~ Momma Vape

Sunday, September 27, 2015

Consumer Reports need to hear YOUR story!


Sunday Sep 27
Tell Consumer Reports Your Story
(HINT: Type up your story and SAVE it to your computer - it will save you a ton of time and make it easier for you to participate in advocacy! You will be able to use it over and over!) Read this article and then add your comment. Let's educate the writer of this article with the truth of how vaping saves lives!
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/health/e-cig-uspstf-advice

Education is such an important part of advocating!
~ Momma Vape

Friday, September 25, 2015

#SupportHR2058


Support H.R. 2058 which would change the grandfather date for newly deemed tobacco products
This is really important and needs to get done TODAY! CASAA makes it quick and easy - this will only take you a minute. HR2058 is extremely important to the survival of vaping as we know it!!!!
http://cqrcengage.com/casaa/app/write-a-letter?2&engagementId=101154

Today!
~ Momma Vape