"You Go Girl!" is a phrase made famous by Riki Lake, but I think, loved (and maybe despised) by women everywhere. Personally, I've always loved it as I think it is the perfect way to celebrate strong women doing amazing things!

This Winter, when we went down to the Sedona Marathon I saw a flyer in my goody bag from this awesome sports clothing company, Go Girl Sports and I'm happy to announce they are a new partner of Stroller Strides Flagstaff! Click on their logo, in the partner section of the blog, to visit their website and check out thier amazing clothes. Here is a little more about this Phoenix-based, mommy-run company!

Created by women with a passion for fitness and a desire to look good while at it, Go Girl Sport offers women's athletic apparel with an edge. Featuring moisture wicking fabrics and micromesh inserts for superior breathability, Go Girl Sport products perform as good as they look.

Here is your complete list of Summer Fun here in Flagstaff!

(Wed) Concerts in the Park

Grab your friends, family, blankets and chairs for a good time at the City of Flagstaff's Concerts in the Park series! Check out the local musicians on six Wednesday nights in June, July and August starting at 5:30 p.m.

http://www.flagstaff.az.gov/index.aspx?NID=1251

(Thurs) Music on the Square

Flag Live is extremely happy to present our yearly Thursdays on the Square concert series featuring the finest in local and regional artists. Sound expertise is provided by Downtown Browne Productions and partial sponsorship by Sakura Restaurant and the Radisson Woodlands Hotel in Flagstaff.
All performances are from 5–7 p.m. and are totally free, taking place at Heritage Square in downtown Flagstaff on Aspen Ave. between San Francisco and Leroux streets.

http://www.thursdaysonthesquare.com/

(Fri) Movies on the Square


http://www.flagdba.com/newyears

(Sun) Farmers Market (Starts this weekend!!)
The Farmers Market is back- in a new location and with an additional day! Starting this Sun 6/7 the FCM will be at the Flagstaff City Hall parking lot 8-12 and Wednesday nights (4-7) at St. Pius Church (4th & Cedar). This is the place in town for fresh, local & affordable produce & products.

http://www.flagstaffmarket.com/

Of course, if music, food & movies aren't you're scene there are also programs at The Arboretum, Museum of Northern Arizona, Willow Bend, miles & miles of beautiful trail to run, hike or bike on, ice skating at Jay Lively, take the Scenic Skyride at Snowbowl, and many, many more.

No one said that eating healthier would be easier. But here are some tips that will save you time in your quest for more nutritious meals.

When making dinner, make twice as much — keeping the extra for lunches the next day. If you are cooking two chicken breasts, you might as well cook four. If you are making salad, pull out a to-go container and throw an extra serving in it for the next day.

If you plan ahead and cook 'in bulk' you have no excuse not to eat well.

One of my favorite Lisa Druxman blog posts of all times is titled, "Mama Wants Her Abs Back",
and isn't it the truth!

After you get over that 1st huge body hurdle of shedding the extra pounds- you start to look around & see just how your body has changed as a result of that beaming cherub(or screaming banshee, depending on your child) you brought into the world. For most of us those changes can be as small as some more butt cushion, bigger boobs or larger feet (not to mention the ubiquitous mommy 'pooch'). The great thing about most of these changes is that we can do something about them! We are not 'trapped' in our new body- although trust me, I know it feels that way sometime.

The belly is a focal point for a lot of us moms and besides the perceived esthetics of the area, your core is the FOCUS of strength for your whole body. Ask someone the day after their c-section how easy it is to walk up stairs.... Our core powers us in our everyday movements, it protects our back and allows us to literally have the strength for motherhood.

So to honor our core, and let's face it- love ourselves in our bathing suits, Stroller Strides Flag is proud to announce our new Power Core class. This class will be a 60-minute cardio & core focused class that promises to make you aware of all that your tummy does for you.

Don't worry! This isn't another thing you need to fit into your schedule, for the month of June Power Core will take place every Friday at Buffalo Park. See you there!!

A huge "Thank You" to all the moms who came out to Bushmaster Park this morning- we had a great time & a great class taught by the fabulous Dara Marks Marino!
I've got a ton of great pictures to post tomorrow so stay tuned!

You can, by redeeming a coupon from the Pampers diaper website. Pampers is a proud partner of Stroller Strides. This coupon is valid for all moms who have not previously taken a Stroller Strides class. The Stroller Strides Flagstaff website has information about classes and our schedule can be found at www.strollerstrides.net/flagstaff.

I am totally pumped for tomorrow's Grand Opening at Bushmaster Park!!! If you've never been there Bushmaster is an awesome park! Tons of paved trails to walk on, lush grass, shade & a playground!
We'll see you at the ramada near the playground- look for the Stroller Strides banner!!!

To save time, pre-register online at www.strollerstrides.net/flagstaff- just click on the Bushmaster Park class link!