Stroller Strides Helps Grandparents Too!

Check out this fantastic article written by Cindy Hailey about us & how we help granparents stay in shape in a fun way too!

http://www.examiner.com/x-28438-Norfolk-Grandparenting-Examiner~y2010m1d20-Hampton-Roads-grandparents-caring-for-tot-grandkidsStay-in-shape-via-Stroller-Strides#comments


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Q1 "Moms with a Mission" Tip of the Week - #4: Safe Cosmetics

Breast Cancer Prevention Week #4: Week of Jan 25


Reminder - this is Step #3 from the Pure Prevention Campaign discussed in Week #2.

3. Choose Safe Cosmetics www.pureprevention.org/act_safecosmetics.php

Some popular brands of cosmetics and personal care products contain chemicals linked to cancer and birth defects. Worse, most chemicals have never been evaluated for health and safety. By making smart choices, you can affect change. Use the Skin Deep database of the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics www.cosmeticdatabase.com to find safer personal care products. Then, join the Campaign www.safecosmetics.org and help clean up the cosmetics industry.


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Q1 "Moms with a Mission" Tip of the Week - #3: Eat Smart

Breast Cancer Prevention Week #3: Week of January 18th
*Reminder - this is Step #2 from the Pure Prevention Campaign discussed in Week #2.*


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.


Fact: Did you know LUNA bars are made with 70% organic and 100% entirely natural ingredients?


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Q1 "Moms with a Mission" Tip of the Week - #2: Healthy Home

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.

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

Swap plastic water bottles for stainless steel or aluminum options.

Choose non-toxic baby toys and shower curtains instead of PVC (polyvinyl chloride), plastic or vinyl.
 
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Q1 "Moms with a Mission" Tip of the Week - #1: The BCF

Breast Cancer Prevention Week #1 January 4th


Fewer than 10% of breast cancers occur due to a genetic link. 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 believes that environmental exposures to toxic chemicals and radiation are increasing breast cancer risk. Visit and direct your friends to www.breastcancerfund.org to learn more and get people talking!

 
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New Year, New You Special Promo

Kick off your New Years Fitness Resolutions with Please click our logo for more information and to register for your FREE WEEK of classes. Come find friendship and support from a great group of moms who are just like you. In celebration of your commitment, we've dropped our Membership Registration Fee to $20.10 for the month of January! Come meet your goals today. All fitness levels are welcome. Membership options to fit every family's budget. No long-term commitment. Come join a great group of moms and babies for a FREE Week to see what the buzz is all about. 3 Reasons to Choose STROLLER STRIDES REPUTATION We're the nation's leading stroller fitness program. With over 1100 classes offered nationwide STROLLER STRIDES is the gold standard in stroller fitness and our Peninsula classes are no exception. QUALITY We offer consistent classes with a family friendly schedule and easy to find locations. We're here to serve the families of the Virginia Peninsula so we're dedicated to making it as easy as possible for you! Our instructors are nationally certified experts in pre- and post-natal fitness. RESULTS The moms who join STROLLER STRIDES see incredible results. Get back into your pre-pregancy clothes and watch as your family and friends notice the difference. STROLLER STRIDES is for "regular" moms who want to incorporate fitness into their daily routine. All fitness levels are welcome. Membership options that fit your family's budget. No long-term commitment required. It's a blast and once you spend one day with us, you'll want to spend EVERYDAY with us!!   Find out more and sign up at http://www.StrollerStrides.net/Peninsula or email Peninsula@StrollerStrides.NET

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