Fit4Baby Re-launching in Jan!

After a little break over the holiday season Fit4Baby will start again in January!

Classes will meet Tuesday @5:30pm and Saturday at 9am at the Flagstaff Aquaplex!

Fit4Baby is a total body workout modified for every stage of pregnancy and fitness level. This class is more than prenatal yoga- you will leave sweaty & sore and on you way to preparing for the biggest workout of your life, labor & motherhood. :)

One month of class costs $40 if you are not an aquaplex member and $35 if you are!

Moms With a Mission: Toxic Yule Log?

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.

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!

BornFit Sale!!

Shop in your slippers at the BornFit Thanksgiving sale!

Super savings on 'Black' Friday & 'Cyber' Monday

Keep your eye out for the next BornFit emails for details and coupon codes worth up to 50% off select items and free shipping from BornFit.com!

Shop Now at BornFit.com

I love BornFit's clothes- they are great throughout all stages of pregnancy & even post-baby (lots of tummy room). They also sell non-maternity clothes! Check it out!

Stir-Fried Chicken Salad Recipe

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)

Ingredients
• 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

Does exercising while pregnant put baby at risk?

Still concerned about exercising while pregnant? Check out this story featuring Stroller Strides, Chief Founding Mom Lisa Druxman,

http://www.minnmoms.com/ci_13823277?source=rss

Girls on the Run 5k!

The Fall Girls on the Run of Coconino County 5k is coming up in 2 weeks!

If you're interested talk to Maricel, Sarah, Lynn or Heather- as they all ran it last year, for some of them it was their 1st race!

Girls on the Run is an amazing organization (and the local beneficiaries of LUNAFEST). The race is fun, on familiar turf (Buffalo Park) and the goody bags are fantastic!

Check out the slideshow link- you'll see some familiar faces!

Here is some more info:

Over 80 girls in Flagstaff are preparing to complete the fall New Balance Girls on the Run 5K (that's 3.1 miles for those who care to count). Women, men, and children of all ages are invited to show their support for our courageous and spirited "girls on the run" by registering for this fun, non-competitive, un-timed event where everyone is #1!

The 5K will be held on Saturday, November 21, at 10:00 am at Buffalo Park in Flagstaff. Individuals and Teams of four can register online until November 19 to run, walk, dance, skip, hop, sprint, stroll or crawl their way to the finish line with the girls (we don't care how you get there as long as you're having fun)! All participants receive a finisher's t-shirt, goody bag, water bottle, and refreshments. Participants also get unlimited access to GOTR face paints, tattoos, and the Goody Happy Hair Station (to create the most colorful hair on the course) and the chance to join in the most fun group warm up in Flagstaff! Runners and walkers with strollers and friendly dogs on leashes are welcome to register.

Click here to register online NOW!

Click here to see our spring 5K slideshow!

Luna Moms Club Tip: Buy Local

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.