Boutiques, etsy & ebay mamas rejoice (plus many more) the CPSIA has been put on hold, effective 2/10 (when it was
supposed to start) b/c of 'confusion' over who it applied too. Note: this hasn't officially been voted on/signed yet, but things are looking hopeful!

Yay!!!! (for now)

Click here to read the whole order (.pdf)

http://bit.ly/39SG0w


While you're thinking about shopping, check out some of our Stroller Strides mama's sites

JustLivs Modern














Colleen makes awesome dresses, 'loveys', nursing covers & tunics- all handmade with designer fabrics and professionally finished.

lkdesigns











Laura has a bunch of cool stuff! Onesies, quilts, pillows, dolls, taggie blankets, scarfs & bags....

Here's an update- It's official- a one- year stay on CPSIA
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09115.html

I am super excited to announce that this year's Lunafest recipient is Girls on the Run of Coconino County. This is an amazing program that works tirelessly to educate girls on how to stay fit and 'get out of the Girl Box"

From their website:

The mission of Girls on the Run of Coconino County is to educate and prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living.

Girls on the Run will work with our Luna Moms Club to put on an amazing event at the Orpheum on Sat 3/28 and will recieve 80% of our profits, the other 20% goes to the Breast Cancer Fund. Lunafest is a film festival for, by and about women!!!!
Watch this video for more information and make sure you check out their website. I will be contacting all Luna Moms next week to plan our attack for this event. Think about how you would like to volunteer for this amazing fundraiser!!!!

Their end of the season 5K on May 2nd will be the culminating race for our Stroller Strides 5k training program starting in March!

Sad but true, one of my favorite stores here in town (and Stroller Strides Flagstaff partner) is going out of business Feb 7th. Head over there before then & take advantage of some great deals- 40% off all merchandise....
Stock up on cloth diapers, organic cotton clothes, cute! shoes & BPA free bottles/nipples. They also have a good supply of breastfeeding items, some great toys & books.

I really wish someone would buy the business & keep them here in town! I would if I could!!!

Click here to vote for who you think should be the next artist turned into lullabies...

Can you guess my vote? It was a toss up between David Bowie & G n R......

As many of your Stroller Strides mama's know- Lily likes to eat off the floor, and out of other kids snack cups, and lick people, and kiss dogs & get kissed by dogs & refuses to keep her shoes on etc. etc. etc. - and my husband & I have always been of the frame of mind that its OK & maybe even good for her.. I think this stems from an old George Carlin routine about how kids from Jersey never got sick. So imagine my delight when "real"science backed up our thinking.... thank you science..

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/27/health/27brod.html?_r=2&em


Again, this link was stolen from Flagstaff Mama's blog- she does my reading for me... :)

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As part of this quarter's Luna Moms Club focus, breast cancer, we will be holding an incredible fundraiser for the Breast Cancer Fund and a local non-profit. Our fundraiser is LUNAFEST an awesome film festival by,for and about women. The film festival will take place at the Orpheum Theater on Sat. March 28th- put it on your calendars NOW!!

I am getting ready to announce the recipient of our fundraiser, but need to wait on their board's approval. I am so excited to tell you though!

Check out this cool program I saw online.. I bet you a dollar it makes you cry...

Lynn!!!

Congrats!

Lily picked the winner, so direct your disappointment her way. :)

As January is coming to a close- so are our fabulous specials this month.

- Referral Contest- current Stroller Strides members that refer the most people to class this month will win FREE membership next month.
So far Shauna is up by 4 people- get those friends to Stroller Strides or Fit4Baby by Sat 1/31

- New Member Registration Fee Deal- become a Stroller Strides member & pay only $20.09 registration fee - $30 value!

StrollerStrides.com is having an AMAZING clearance sale on their gear- go check it out & treat yourself to a cute shirt- for a great deal. If you are buying something & are a member- you are eliglible to get 10% whatever you purchase. Contact me for details!

Someone just sent me this cause invitation on Facebook- I think its a cute way to publicize breast self exams.

Are you doing it?

I know I'm pretty bad about keeping up on this but its SO SO SO important. Click here for instructions how.

Two great ladies (both Stroller Strides alums) have recently started offering childcare out of their home. If you're looking- please contact them thru their emails here or email me & I can get you in touch with them.
Here are the details:

Stephanie (mommy to another Lily) who used to work at Zen Baby is welcoming children into her house on Smokerise- near the mall
Email for more info.

Carla (mommy to Ariah)
I will be taking full or part time, $125.00 a week or $25.00 a day, I already have a 2 month little girl so I will not be taking anymore tiny babies as of now, more toddlers probably. Our house is clean, organized, pet and smoke free. Also I will be very hands on with the kids when it comes to crafts and teaching, song, exercise, etc.. anything to wear them out, and keep them busy :) We live on the westside of town off Lake Mary, good neighborhood. Hours are 7:00 am to 5:30 pm. and no weekends. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks included.

Email for more info

I don't know if you ever saw the show called "How to Look Good Naked", I only saw it a few times while running at the gym, but it was great! Carson Kressley shows women how hot they actually are under their clothes- he looks at what women consider their 'problem' areas & show they that they really aren't that bad & how to dress them appropriately etc. Anyways, its a great show- check it out (I included a clip below).

My husband just forwarded me this link from Cnn.com about How to FEEL good Naked- and how, when women feel better about their bodies, they feel better about themselves and as a result, they are actually nicer people....pretty interesting.

What can you do to change the way you view yourself? Be kind to yourself, look at your body in the mirror and see all the beautiful things there, try something NEW, go & get fitted for a bra that will actually do its job (watch the clip below for more info). I don't know about you, but I want these body image issues to stop with me- I don't want Lily to ever have these problems- I want her to be a ridiculously secure, confident girl and woman and as we all know- that starts with ME.

LONG!
Ever since we went down to just MWF classes this winter- my Tues & Thurs mornings have become loooooooong..... Don't get my wrong, I love love love love love my daughter and at some point every day feel so lucky to be able to stay home with her, but I do not get what moms without Stroller Strides do from about 8:40- 11. I mean once that morning nap goes away you've got a lot of time to fill. Maybe it gets easier once they can color. I really think Lily misses her friends on non-Stroller Strides days- she is always excited to see (and lately, bite (sorry about that!)) the other babies in class.

I did sign Lily & I up for swim classes at the Aquaplex- $30 for 6 weeks- not bad at all. So come join us on Tues & Thurs 9-9:30am starting Feb 17th!

Dear LUNA Moms,

As many of you may have already heard, the FDA is investigating a Salmonella outbreak tied to peanut butter from the Peanut Corporation of America (PCA). PCA is a manufacturer and supplier of peanut butter for many food companies and manufacturers. For a limited time in 2008, we used PCA peanut butter in some of our products.

In light of this investigation, and with an abundance of caution, Clif Bar & Company has enacted a voluntary recall of 14 of our products containing peanut butter in the U.S., and 4 products containing peanut butter in Canada.

We are taking these steps because, as a food company, your safety is our top priority.

To check if the products you have are part of our voluntary recall please see the list below. If the product you have on hand is any of the products listed AND has a best by/sell by date that matches that on the list please call us to discuss the appropriate next steps to ensure no one mistakenly eats the product.

Please know that no other Clif Bar & Company products or flavors are included in this recall. As you know, we have many other products that you can safely enjoy.

If you have additional questions, please call (me/us).

For team members, organizations and clientele that you represent, please direct them to www.clifbar.com or Clif Bar & Company at 1-800-CLIFBAR (1-800-254-3227) for additional details.

Sincerely,

Sunny McKay
LUNA Women's Experience Manager

Products Affected By Recall in the UNITED STATES, 14 products in all packs and sizes in retail, including:

LUNA Nutz Over Chocolate®
BEST BY: 29JUL09 to 03OCT09, and 11NOV09 to 14NOV09
NOTE: The luna mini bars I have distributed in class are NOT in this batch

LUNA® Peanut Butter Cookie
BEST BY: 02OCT09 to 03OCT09, and 11NOV09 to 14NOV09

CLIF BAR Crunchy Peanut Butter
BEST BY or SELL BY: 21JUN09 to 01OCT09, and 03NOV09 to 28NOV09

CLIF BAR Chocolate Chip Peanut Crunch
BEST BY or SELL BY: 21JUN09 to 01OCT09, and 03NOV09 to 28NOV09

CLIF BAR Peanut Toffee Buzz®
BEST BY or SELL BY: only 13SEP09

CLIF Builder?s® Peanut Butter
SELL BY: 19JUL09 to 30SEP09, and 05NOV09 to 18NOV09

CLIF Kid Organic ZBaR? Peanut Butter
BEST BY: 07JUL09 to 05SEP09, and 12NOV09

All MOJO® and MOJO® Dipped bars
BEST BY: 30APR09 ? 21JUN09

The majority of women that are diagnosed with breast cancer do not have an obvious genetic link- the Breast Cancer Fund's Pure Prevention campaign looks at other possible sources. This week we explore a possible link between pesticides and breast cancer risk. Educate yourself & take action!

2. Eat Smart www.pureprevention.org/act_eatsmart.php

Studies have found potential links between pesticides and breast cancer risk. Pesticides and other synthetic chemicals are found in our food. Read labels, ask your grocer to stock organic produce and hormone-free meats and dairy products, and look for organic food at your local farmers’ market. And when gardening or treating your lawn, look for natural alternatives to chemical weed and bug killers and take preventative measures such as mulching for weeds and using traps, barriers, fabric row covers, or plant-based repellants to get rid of pests.

The pesticides of greatest concern for breast cancer are used in the agricultural setting. To take a step further, visit the Pesticide Action Network website (www.panna.org) to clean up the environment beyond your home.

American and South African researchers have found that people who combine aerobics and weight training for 16 weeks curbed their intake of calories, carbs, proteins and fats. The aerobics group reduced only their fat consumption, and the weights-only group saw no reductions. It is thought that combo workouts alter your metabolism in a way that makes you feel full sooner.

From now until Monday 1/19 Mountain Sports is having an amazing sale on Patagonia clothes, outerwear & shoes 30% off!
Also, the Life is Good store has some super sales too (see attached coupon)- now's the time to stock up on cute t-shirts etc. - they make great bday and shower gifts!!!

	Ongoing SALE at Life Is Good 50% OFF All fall & winter styles Short Sleeve Tees $9.95 Long Sleeve Tees $11.95 SUPER SALE Tee TABLE $5.95
While Supplies Last

PURE PREVENTION
Pure Prevention is a campaign from the Breast Cancer Fund and LUNA Bar to raise awareness about the environmental causes of breast cancer and empower us to live actively, healthy and well. Pure Prevention focuses on 5 Tips for easy, everyday actions to help reduce the risk of breast cancer: Create a Healthy Home; Eat Smart; Choose Safe Cosmetics; Get Outside; and Join the Campaign to spread the word about prevention. Join the Pure Prevention Campaign and share this information with colleagues, friends and family at www.pureprevention.org.

1. Create a Healthy Home www.pureprevention.org/act_healthyhome.php

Make your home a chemical-free sanctuary. Many household items, including paper products and cleaning supplies, contain cancer-causing chemicals. These products can be replaced with safer, non-toxic alternatives available at your local supermarkets and health food stores. Plus, by making smart purchases you let manufacturers and retailers know that you won’t stand for toxic products.

Some plastics leach chemicals into the substances they touch, so you should try to choose non-plastic alternatives when possible.

o Avoid microwaving your food in plastic containers or in plastic wrap. Choose ceramic or glass containers instead.

o Swap plastic water bottles for stainless steel or aluminum options.

o Choose non-toxic baby toys and shower curtains instead of PVC (polyvinyl chloride), plastic or vinyl.

More than 500,000 cribs recalled. Stork Craft Baby Cribs pose suffocation risk, according to Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The Stork Craft cribs were sold between May 2000 and January 2009 at major retailers such as J.C. Penney, Kmart and Walmart, and online at Amazon.com, Babiesrus.com, Costco.com and Walmart.com, the CPSC said. Each one retailed for between $100 and $400.

http://money.cnn.com/2009/01/13/news/companies/crib_recall/index.htm?iref=topnews

I was just catching up on Kirsten's blog at About Memories & More & saw that they've moved to the Cedar/Safeway shopping center- the new store looks awesome! Make sure you stop by- I love that they've moved, the new location is so convenient- especially now that Fit4Baby is in the same shopping plaza!

Wanna win a fabulous, free,"I am a Mom, Therefore I am an Athlete", Stroller Strides t-shirt?

1 entry- leave a comment here describing why you love Stroller Strides or Fit4Baby

2 entries- blog/twitter about Stroller Strides, Fit4Baby and/or this giveaway on your blog (email or leave me a comment here to let me know you did this)

2 entries- join Bookieboo & join the Stroller Strides group and become one of my friends (bsabol)

3 entries- become a follower of Stroller Strides Flagstaff and/or Fit4Baby-Flagstaff, or become a fan of the Stroller Strides Flagstaff page on Facebook. (email or leave me a comment here to let me know you did this)

I think I've mentioned this before but Bookieboo.com is a new obsession! It is a fitness-inspired community of mommies started by a mom who lost over 100 lbs..... on her own...


Click here to RSVP to the chat.

All Stroller Strides Flagstaff mamas that join Bookieboo & RSVP to Lisa's chat (and of course, become Stroller Strides & MY friend (bsabol) on Bookieboo) will win an awesome prize! Hurry- her live chat is 1/14 at 6pm!!!

Heard this story on NPR this morning. Pretty amazing how much control we have over the actual biologic controls/functioning of our body.

Gut Reaction: Overeating Can Impair Body Function
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99074990

If we can do harm to our bodies.... think we could also do good?

I just got my favorite catalog- Title 9 sports- you've heard me blabber on about their sports bras in the past (they are the BEST)- and they have this t-shirt (ok, its a $39 t-shirt, so I probably won't be buying it, but still) called the "Fit Woman Tee" and I love what it says-

Fewer than 10 percent of breast cancers occur in women with a genetic predisposition to the disease. Even when all traditional risk factors—including genetic predisposition, reproductive history, diet, exercise and alcohol—are aggregated, more than half of U.S. breast cancer cases remain unexplained. The Breast Cancer Fund (BCF) believes that environmental exposures to toxic chemicals and radiation are increasing breast cancer risk. We need to get people talking about breast cancer prevention and reducing these environmental exposures. Visit and direct your friends to www.breastcancerfund.org to learn more and get people talking!

The objective of this “Moms with a Mission” quarter is to educate ourselves about the environmental and other preventable causes of breast cancer.

On March 28th, 2009 the Flagstaff Luna Moms Club is hosting Lunafest at the Orpheum Theater. Lunafest is a festival of films by, for and about women. We will also host a silent auction with all the proceeds to benefit the Breast Cancer Fund AND a lucky, local charity.

About Breast Cancer Fund - In response to the public health crisis of breast cancer, the Breast Cancer Fund identifies – and advocates for elimination of – the environmental and other preventable causes of the disease. Founded in 1992, the Breast Cancer Fund works from the knowledge that breast cancer is not simply a personal tragedy, but a public health priority that demands action from all. www.breastcancerfund.org

What does it mean to be a mother? I'm sure we could all answer this in different ways, but we would all come back to strength, love, compassion and a sense of humor. Could you imagine your reaction to getting peed on, puked on, pooped on, having your breasts leak all over the clean shirt you just put on etc. etc. etc. without having a sense of humor?
As women we have a built-in ability to simultaneously care for our kids, support our families, work a job, keep up the house, be there for our friends, our spouse and our communities.
We are all amazing women, amazing moms and amazing people. Whenever you are having an off day remember there are generations of women before you and draw on that strength.

We all have the strength for motherhood.

The Strength For Motherhood from Lisa Druxman on Vimeo.

After our looong 2 week break- Stroller Strides class starts again tomorrow- see you all at the Flagstaff Mall at 9:15AM at the fireplace! Lily & I can't wait!!!

One of my least favorite things about the New Year is the glut of diet commercials on TV, in the Daily Sun & in my favorite respite from the 'real world', Us Weekly. The cover of this week's magazine is (of course) 2009's Diets That Work!, to quote a Weight Watcher's commercial, "diets don't work". We, the American people love diets, we love pills and ridiculous fitness fads- anyone remember inversion boots in the 80's? But, the sad fact of it is that "diets don't work"- remember the old standby "if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is". Unfortunately, the only thing that really works to lose weight, gain lean muscle, lose body fat etc. is good ole healthy eating & exercise both of which need consistency, willpower & motivation.

The good thing is- we can all become the person we want to be, the woman we want our daughters to be and the role model we need to be for our families and Stroller Strides is here to help!

A first step to many New Years Resolutions is to write it down, commit to it & then sign yourself up for some sort of program that will help you achieve it. If your resolution is to 'lose weight' or 'get fit' then go ahead & sign up for a Stroller Strides class, commit yourself to going at least 3 days per week. Want to learn how to change your eating habits? commit yourself to 8 hours of learning with our LEAN program. This can be the year where you really make those changes you want to see. YES! It will take a lot of work, but you WILL do it and can start to work on more interesting resolutions for 2010.

A clarification- LEAN, although an offshoot of the book LEAN Mommy, is not only for moms. It is a class open and beneficial to ANY woman- tell your friends & earn money off your class fee. This class is guaranteed to change your life- forever. I mean, we can't all go on the Biggest Loser.. :)