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The Luna Moms Club of Flagstaff wants to send out a HUGE thanks to Walking Cane Ranch of Flagstaff- they are our new Meetup sponsors!
Walking Cane Ranch offers local, grass-fed beef for an amazingly affordable price! Sarah & I both have 1/8 of a cow coming to us in Jan- for only $4/lb (try finding that at New Frontiers!). If you've never had grass-fed beef, you don't know what you're missing! It is amazingly tender & flavorful & you don't have to worry about scary hormones & feed lots- it's all natural, baby!
Check out what they have to offer at www.walkingcaneranch.com
Well, he didn't follow his big sister's lead of arriving on his due date- but close enough!
Please welcome Ethan Edward Womack to the Stroller Strides family! He was born this morning 12/10 at 4:05am. Weighing in at 7lbs 14oz and 20.5 inches long.
Congrats Shauna, Tim & Adisson!!!!
We can't wait to see the 3 of you back at class!!
The Holiday Light Parade is this weekend!! The parade starts at 6 & follows the "normal" parade route around downtown.Come enjoy the beautiful lights & chilly weather!
Power Squat Cardio!
Watch this video to see the power squat in action! Make sure you
- Keep your shoulder blades down and back
- Keep your core engaged throughout the whole exercise
Want to make it a little less intense?
- Take out the impact
Want to make it more intense?
- Go as HIGH as you can
f you’re in the market for a Christmas tree, take the kids to get an organic tree this year – go with a real organic tree, then recycle or replant after. Here are some reasons why an organic tree is the best option:
- Fewer chemicals flying through the air. Many tree farms use pesticides that harm workers and the environment, and are especially harmful to kids.
- Many fakes contain toxic plastics that are hard to recycle, and 80% are shipped from overseas.
- Opting for a living tree with roots intact, then replanting in your yard after is the most eco-friendly option. Think shade in summer, a natural windbreak, and a fun thing to do with kids.
Most landfills are so compacted that organic matter can’t biodegrade; recyclers turn trees into wood chips that can help prevent land erosion.
For a list of organic Christmas tree farms, check out http://www.greenpromise.com/resources/organic-christmas-trees.php
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Gratitude.
It's a big word. Hard to really grasp- basically being thankful. Challenge yourself to find things you're thankful for (besides the "easy" ones of health, family, home etc.) I love the facebook challenge some moms have been doing of saying 1 thing they are grateful for every day for the whole month of Nov., not just around the turkey-day table.
One of the things I am most grateful for is you- all my Stroller Strides & Fit4Baby moms- you guys make me happy every day that I see your smiling faces at the start of class. I love my time with you all- and I love watching you grow as athletes and as moms. I'm glad for the friendships both Lily and I have found as a result of this program.
So THANK YOU!
It's a big word. Hard to really grasp- basically being thankful. Challenge yourself to find things you're thankful for (besides the "easy" ones of health, family, home etc.) I love the facebook challenge some moms have been doing of saying 1 thing they are grateful for every day for the whole month of Nov., not just around the turkey-day table.
One of the things I am most grateful for is you- all my Stroller Strides & Fit4Baby moms- you guys make me happy every day that I see your smiling faces at the start of class. I love my time with you all- and I love watching you grow as athletes and as moms. I'm glad for the friendships both Lily and I have found as a result of this program.
So THANK YOU!
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There are a TON of healthy eating tips out there in cyberspace- here are my favorite (and I think the easiest to follow).
1. Drink Plenty of Water
2. Eat Slowly
3. Don't skip your normal meals
4. Eat the 'special' stuff (skip the everyday & go for the pie)
5. No Seconds
6. Skip the hors d'ouveres
Basically, I go between trying to treat Thanksgiving as just another day and treating it as a once a year special occasion (read: eating free-f0r-all). The best way to do the former is to make sure you give yourself at least one treat so you don't feel cheated, and the latter- make sure you exercise in the morning and don't let the Thanksgiving free-for-all mark the start of the "holiday free-for-all".
I like the advice this website gives because it kind of toes the line- go a little crazy, but not too crazy. Do what feels right & celebrate your friends & family.
I HIGHLY recommend getting some exercise in before eating (and it's always nice to take a post-turkey walk).
If you're in Flagstaff tomorrow- join NATRA for a run in the morning- they will meet at Flagstaff Middle School parking lot at 9AM, run to Buffalo Park & complete the Turkey Trot up there. OR just meet at Buffalo Park at 9:30AM & trot like a turkey for 2 miles!
The weather outside is frightful- so Dara's class is cancelled today. We hope to have this class inside by next week- so stay tuned for more details!
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Minimize the effects of toxic chemicals from your wood burning fireplaces this holiday season.
1. Only burn dry seasoned hardwoods like oak, hickory, and ash.
2. Avoid soft woods like pine and cedar.
3. Avoid wet wood and any treated or painted wood.
4. Never burn plastics, cardboard, garbage, magazines, etc.
1. Only burn dry seasoned hardwoods like oak, hickory, and ash.
2. Avoid soft woods like pine and cedar.
3. Avoid wet wood and any treated or painted wood.
4. Never burn plastics, cardboard, garbage, magazines, etc.
If you want the beauty of a fire without the big environmental impact, light soy or beeswax candles. Get several large pillar candles of varying heights and place them on a flat surface in your fireplace. They are cleaner and gentler on the environment, but are every bit as beautiful and fragrant. Plus, they last longer!
Hopefully you didn't miss this in the National Stroller Strides Newsletter that just came out, but if you did-check it out!
Stir-Fried Chicken Salad (from cookinglight.com)
Stir-Fried Chicken Salad (from cookinglight.com)
• 1/4 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Thai fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon bottled chopped garlic
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast tenders
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil
• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts
• Lime wedges (optional)
Preparation
Combine first 6 ingredients in a medium bowl. Add chicken to broth mixture, stirring to coat. Let stand 3 minutes.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Drain chicken, reserving marinade. Add chicken to the pan; cook 4 minutes or until done, stirring frequently. Stir in the reserved marinade. Reduce heat; cook 1 minute or until slightly thickened. Remove pan from heat.
Combine greens and basil in a large bowl. Add chicken mixture, tossing to coat. Place 1 1/4 cups salad mixture on each of 4 plates. Top each serving with 2 tablespoons onion and 1 1/2 teaspoons peanuts. Serve immediately. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.
Nutrition Facts: Calories: 214 (30% from fat), Fat: 7.2g (sat 1.3g, mono 3g, poly 2.2g), Protein: 29.1g, Carbohydrate: 8g, Fiber: 2g, Cholesterol: 66mg, Iron: 2mg, Sodium: 594mg, Calcium: 60mg
Check out this website- it has awesome toys!Here is a blurb from their site: "Palumba sells natural, award-winning USA made wooden toys and Fair Trade Waldorf dolls, non-toxic art supplies from Stockmar, playsilks, and many other products designed to foster creative play and imaginative play in children."
I LOVE the knitted play food- how awesome! http://www.palumba.com/category/play_food/23/
The magic of Winterfaire is in the air!On Saturday, Nov. 21st , enjoy an enchanted day with fairies, gnomes, Father Winter and other magical characters at Pine Forest School. Take part in the winter activities that bring the greater Flagstaff community together to celebrate the season.
Visit the Enchanted Cookie Forest Let your little ones shop for the holidays in the kids-only Gnome Gnook Receive a bit of magic in the Magical Characters Grotto Relax in the Bake Shoppe or enjoy a Mexican lunch at the cafe Create a winter craft to take home (beaded snowflake wands, frisbee mandalas, wooden pirate ships, kaleidoscopes, maracas and more)
If you have further questions or ideas, please contact
the Winterfaire Chair, Laura Colvin at 779-2082 or
lauracolvin@yahoo.com.
Thanks to Flagstaff Mama for this info:
amazon.com is offering a 1-year subscription for $5!
Awesome! I love this magazine- full of amazing, healthy & yummy recipes!
amazon.com is offering a 1-year subscription for $5!
Awesome! I love this magazine- full of amazing, healthy & yummy recipes!
I am a super huge fan of the crockpot. It is one of my favorite cooking implements- seriously, ANYTHING you put in there & cook all day, tastes amazing! Here is a great recipe I've stolen from Carolyn at Synergy Fitness.Haven't tried it yet, but I will & man! does it sound YUMMY!
Chicken & Sweet Potato Stew
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours
Total Time: 5 hours 20 minutes
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients
6 bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed, trimmed of fat
2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into spears
1/2 pound white button mushrooms, thinly sliced
6 large shallots, peeled and halved
4 cloves garlic, peeled
1 cup dry white wine
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary, or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
Directions,
1. Place chicken, sweet potatoes, mushrooms, shallots, garlic, wine, rosemary, salt and pepper in a 6-quart slow cooker; stir to combine. Put the lid on and cook on low until the potatoes are tender, about 5 hours. Before serving, remove bones from the chicken, if desired, and stir in vinegar.
**You can freeze this stew for up to 1 month.
Buy food (and drink-ideally tap water) from local companies whenever possible. Each pound of local food you purchase prevents a quarter pound of global warming (CO2) emissions. Support your local Farmer's Market. If possible, grow your own fruits and vegetables using organic gardening practices. Find local resources at www.localharvest.org.
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Tomorrow is the big day for the Young Family! Jess, Pat, Aspen & Elden are in San Antonio, TX for Elden's big surgery!
Please send them all of your positive thoughts, prayers etc.
We are thinking of you guys & wishing that you were here sweating with us!
Check out their blog here: www.eldenscutehead.blogspot.com
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