Bob Stroller for sale! **SOLD!!**

THE STROLLER HAS BEEN SOLD.  THANKS TO ALL OF THE INQUIRIES!

*this is not a photo of the actual stroller for sale, just one pulled from the internet*

Shannon is selling her single BOB pink/brown stroller because she is going to be upgrading to a double stroller.  It is only two months old, and is in great shape - looks brand new.  She is hoping another Stroller Strides mom would like to buy it from her at a discount ($300, or best offer). The original purchase price was $370 + tax.  The reason she is selling the stroller is because she will be caring for another child.

May Calendar

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Some important announcements:

 

US Mother's Day is Sunday May 10, 2009

 

• PLAYGROUPS in May will be held on Fridays at Kapolei
• White Plains Beach class Friday May 29th, please pair up with another mother to do a child swap on the beach and we can have surfing time after class
• Payment Due *May 8th for the month

 

LOOK forward to alot of ABDOMINALS in Sarah Hoeys classes, Beach Bods for Summer Ladies.

Buff Bodies!

Sarah and Jill trained HARD and competed in last week's Stingrey Classic Figure Competition.  They had a great cheering section of family, friends and SS moms!  Congratulations Jill and Sarah for all of your hard work.  You guys look GREAT!

The SS moms with Titan from American Gladiators

Thanks to Joni for the photos!

gDiapers!

If you haven't heard of gDiapers, it is something you should definitely check out!  It's a flush-able diaper.  Flush-able you ask?  YES!  This unique system has a flush-able insert that goes into a cloth "pant" (see picture).  When it's time for a change, simply pull out the insert, put in the toilet, swish around with your "swish" stick (included in the starter pack) and flush.  Amazing!  If you are in a place where you are unable to flush, simply throw away.  Unlike disposable diapers, which take 500+ years to decompose in our landfills, gDiapers take merely 50-150 days!

If you are interested in trying these, let me know.  I have coupons!!  They are available at Whole Foods locally, or online at gdiapers.com.  Either comment on this post, or send me an email at alohab@hawaii.rr.com and I'll make sure to bring them to class.  Yes, I'll even make a rare appearance to Kapolei for anyone interested in coupons :).  Check out the link for additional information.

Keiki Sitters

This month we have partnered with Keiki Sitters.

Keiki Sitters is a local online service that helps families find babysitters.  Once you join, you can search for sitters in your area that subscribe to their service and have been pre-screened.

If interested, check out the link above.  They have a great special offer for Stroller Strides members this month, $14.95 for access to the site for 2 weeks.  Just enter promo code: 1234.

Mom Spotlight - Joni

Welcome to our new owner, Joni, and thank you for being part of our "mom spotlight!"

Joni writes:

"It's wonderful for me to be joining Stroller Strides as the new owner! I moved to Hawaii in January and couldn't find a gym with child care that I liked. Stroller Strides was the answer! I wondered if it would be a walk in the park, maybe a few strength exercises, and I was fabulously WRONG! I love the full body workout I get from every Stroller Strides class. 

I grew up in San Diego and have been all over the map since then. I met my husband, Jeff, at BYU and have an oh-so-practical degree in history. Our family just moved back to the States after living in England for the past three years. It was a wonderful opportunity and I even picked up some British lingo while we were there (which has sadly all disappeared). 

I've always been interested in fitness, played sports in high school, started lifting weights in college, and went to the gym religiously while living in the UK. I had a British friend who also loved fitness but didn't have the time or interest in paying to use a gym. For her, I started replicating my Saturday circuits class. We met in the gymnasium of our church and I would repeat my circuits class for her. After a few weeks, more friends started to come out, and soon we had a regular class of moms who came with their babies to spend an hour doing sprints, push-ups, squats, and tricep dips. (Sound familiar?!)

I love the camaraderie of Stroller Strides and being able to work out, have fun, and take my children along. After three years in England, I am so grateful to be able to work out in the sunshine and fresh air. It makes Stroller Strides even better! My children are Leah (6), Caleb (4), and Sara (2). They enjoy making friends, too, and my son loves to yell "Run faster!" as we jog around the park. Leah has started grabbing her own resistance band for when we do resistance work, too!

For those of you who are in the program now, I would love to get your comments and suggestions. How can we make Stroller Strides an even BETTER fit for you and your family? 

If you're thinking about joining and doing some research on the program: COME! You won't know until you try it. I showed up for my first class with a broken umbrella stroller, not sure if exercise and kids would mix, and went home so excited. I loved being in a group, the energy, the workout, and the friends I made. The kids have learned to love it too, and now I enjoy having them along, rather than worrying about available slots at the gym for childcare. 

Thanks to everyone at Stroller Strides for such a warm welcome. It's been a wonderful adventure already! I look forward to all the classes, Mom's Night Out, playgroups, races, and location classes ahead!"

April Mom's Night Out *UPDATE*

*UPDATE* 

IT HAS BEEN DECIDED THAT THIS MONTH'S MNO WILL BE A FAMILY EVENT, SO IF YOU WOULD STILL LIKE TO ATTEND WITH YOUR HUSBANDS AND KIDS, PLEASE CALL CHOLO'S AT 637-3059 TO ADD YOUR NAMES TO THE RESERVATION.

We look forward to meeting everyone's families!!

April's MNO is at Cholo's Mexican Restaurant on the North Shore.  Delicious food and even better margaritas!

Friday, April 10th

7pm

66-250 Kamehameha Hwy.

Haleiwa, HI 96712

Ford Island Bridge 10K Run

Congratulations to the moms who raced today!  

As Sarah said, "these ladies kicked major butt!!"

(I stole these photos from Stephanie's facebook page, so thanks Stephanie!!)

Easter Egg Playgroup Pics!

The Easter egg playgroup was a big success!  Thanks to everyone that RSVP-ed and came to join in the fun.  Here's a message from our playgroup coordinator, Ashleigh:

"I just wanted to give a BIG thank you to all of the mommies that donated candy and eggs for today's play date.  Also, a BIG thank you to the mommies who helped me stuff and hide the eggs this morning.  We had an amazing turn out!  I had 27 kids RSVP'd by this morning!  Thank you everyone for making this a special day for the kids.  They really enjoyed themselves out there."

Thanks to Ashleigh and Stephanie for all the photos!

More photos!

New ownership

Stroller Strides Leeward is changing hands.  We are sad to see Sarah pass the torch, but happy to see Joni take the reigns.  Here is a message from Sarah:

"Ladies, it is amazing the support and understanding I have had from all of you regarding the sale of Stroller Strides, as you are as invested in the program as I am.  With CAREFUL thought and countless interviews, it became clear that Joni Stimpson is meant to be the OWNER of Stroller Strides.  I have had the opportunity to spend some quality time with Joni, and enjoy her spirit, dedication, understanding and excitement about the Stroller Strides program and people.  Joni has not only exhibited all of the attributes that will make her a good owner, she is also an inspiring mother.  As I prepare for family separation, I know that Joni will be there for me as a boss, friend and fellow mother.  I have discussed this decision with our instructors, and we are all very excited and support Joni as she makes the transition from member to owner.  A few notes:

(1) It will take a couple of months to complete the transition.

(2) The program will be unchanged.  Class will continue as normal and payment as normal until further notice.

(3) Joni would  like your input, so please email her with any ideas

Welcome to Joni!!  We are so glad that Sarah will remain one of our instructors and so is not really "leaving," just taking on a different role within the company.  Stay tuned for a note from Joni, and her "mom spotlight."

RSVP!!!

Please, please, please remember to RSVP for the Easter Egg Hunt if you will be attending with your kids after class this Friday.  We want to make sure there are enough eggs for everyone, but cannot do so without an RSVP as to who will be there.

Email Ashleigh!!  rashnaff723@hotmail.com