President's Day

Due to the holiday and the Great Aloha Run, class will be held at Central Oahu Regional Park only on Monday, February 15. Jill will be instructing.

If this is your first time at CORP, enter the park at the south entrance (Jack in the Box intersection). We meet at the first lot on the left, across the way from the bathrooms and picnic tables. CORP is a great park so I hope you'll take advantage and try something new if you are regularly at Kapolei or Ocean Pointe.

Meet the Trainers: Rosy

Rosy and daughters Isabella (2) and Berea (5)

Rosy writes:

"My story is I gained 55 pounds with my first daughter Berea. My pregnancy was uncomfortable and my labor and delivery was very long, as was my recovery. When I got pregnant with Isabella, I told myself that I would not allow the same thing to happen. I joined Stroller Strides in Monterey, CA when I was 5 months pregnant. I ended up only gaining 27 pounds, my labor and delivery was 2 hours long, and my recovery was quick and painless. I was ready and running by my 6-week checkup. When I saw the drastic change between my two pregnancies, it was my goal to get as many pre- and post-natal mommies to attend Stroller Strides with me. That turned into a desire to teach Stroller Strides (since I used to teach elementary school before becoming a mommy). It was a great fit, and still is. I am excited about this opportunity to teach in Hawaii. This is my third franchise, and I love how everyone is always so nice, we all have the same goals and desires to be healthy, and be with our children. One of my favorite things is to watch the little ones do lunges or push ups with us, that means we are passing healthy habits to our children as well. Speaking as someone who was left a HORRIBLE health history, it is truly a gift we are giving our children to show them that exercising (with friends none the less) and getting outside is important. I look forward to getting to know all of you and your beautiful children. Thank you for those of you who have already given me such a warm, aloha welcome!"

Playgroup Activities for February

Beach Day Playgroup
Thursday, February 25 @ 11 AM
Ko Olina, Lagoon 2




Friday, February 5
Healthy Heart, KAP
All About My Heart, OP

Friday, February 12
Valentine's Day Craft, KAP & OP

Wednesday, February 17
Body Part Games, KAP
Playgroup moved to Wednesday due to PGC schedule conflict

Friday, February 19
Parachute Fun & Music, OP

Friday, February 26
Let's Learn About Lungs
Final Friday class held at Kapolei only

February Newsletter

In case you missed the February newsletter email, click here

Meet the Trainers (Part 4 - Kim M)

re-post, meet Kim!

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Welcome to one of our newest trainers (but not a new member), Kim! Kim has AFAA Group Excercise, Adult/Child/Infant CPR and First Aid certifications, and writes this message to introduce herself to us:

"My name is Kim, and I am very excited to have the pleasure of joining Stroller Strides as an instructor. As a member of Stroller Strides, I’ve looked forward to each workout and the friendship, camaraderie and support that has strengthened me as a mom and person. Fitness has always been an important of my life, and as a mom, I love that Stroller Strides combines fun and physical activity in a family oriented environment. The gorgeous Hawaiian background is simply the icing on the cake!

Normally, I attend and instruct class with my son, TJ, who is 2 years old. My husband, Brian, and I also have a 5 year old daughter, Abby. I was raised in Steeler Country, aka Pittsburgh, PA, and am a proud engineering graduate of Penn State. I've been employed as a project engineer, worked as a financial liaison for a military support group and taught students at Sylvan Learning Center. Brian has been in the Navy for 14 years and we’ve lived in all four corners of the mainland, including here in Hawaii. I’ve enjoyed our locations near open water, and in addition to teaching and participating in Stroller Strides, I love to hike, bike and take my family to the beach.

I’m eager to see each of you in class, and look forward to many fun times together!"

Thank you Kim for taking the time to tell us a little bit more about yourself!

Kim, TJ & Abby

TJ, Kim, Brian & Abby

Kim & TJ

Swap-A-Thon

SWAP-A-THON

A Baby Hui Fundraiser

Saturday, January 30th 8-11 am

2 CrAzY hOuRs
of Deals & Steals

What: The Baby Hui SWAP-A-THON
Where: New Hope Diamond Head Resource Center in Kahala Mall (above CPK)
When: January 30th from 8 - 11 am (Drop off at 8am, Swap starts at 9am - 11am)
Why: To get the deal of your life, reduce waste by recycling gently used keiki stuff, and to support The Baby Hui programs.

Find fabulous deals as you treasure hunt through new or gently used keiki clothes, toys, infant gear, accessories, shoes, maternity clothes, and tons of kid's stuff all for only $20! Come early to visit our "Re-Gifting" table for the best steals and enjoy some pastries while you meet fellow bargain hunters.

How Does it Work?
For each item you bring, you will get you a coupon to swap for something else. Bring as much as you want! $4 per item if you find more items to take, than the number you bring.

We will accept items at 8 am...you can go for coffee &
the return at 9 am to join in the fun!

Donation: $20* donation at the door - $15* if you order before January 22, 2010
($40 for entry with no swappable items, in exchange for 10 coupons.)
* Includes the Swap-a-thon, Pastries, and Prize Drawing.

Items accepted for keiki ages 0 months -18 years old
Re-gift items should be new in box or VERY gently used & packaged
Early drop off locations in Kahala (255-6121) and Kapolei (554-0457) are available.
We will gratefully accept any donations of items and hangers even if you are unable to attend the SWAP-a-THON - call or email for pickup.
All "unswapped" items will be donated to local families in need.
For tickets or more information, call 728-3247 or email swap@thebabyhui.org

MORE:
The Baby Hui is a 501(c) 3 corporations that is celebrating 27 years of providing peer parenting support groups to families in Hawai'i. This fundraising endeavor will help fund future hui groups, teen support hui and our community outreach program. Everyone is welcome to attend...bring a friend or 10!

Help spread the word. Please forward this email on to any families,
friends or neighbors that may be interested in being part of the fun!
Join Our Mailing List!


The Baby Hui
P.O. Box 10826
Honolulu, Hawaii 96816
Phone: 808-735-2484
www.thebabyhui.org

January Newsletter

In case you missed the email, click here for the January newsletter!

Baby Guru Sign Language Workshop

Babies are able to express their wants, needs, observations and feelings by using basic American Sign Language with their parents and caregivers. By using signs, parents spend less time guessing what their child wants and more time fulfilling their needs.

The Sign, Say & Play ™ Workshop is a 6-week series of play classes for parents and their babies in 45-minute sessions. In this interactive class, parents and their children will learn the gestures and motions that represent the most useful baby signs. Additionally, we will teach strategies on how best to use these signs with your baby to utilize the full potential of this ability, resulting in advanced verbal skills. This workshop covers the following:

~Highlights signs that are most important in the lives of babies
~Covers signs from the following every day themes: Mealtime, Bedtime, Bathtime, Pets, At the Park and Getting Dressed
~Teaches signing through fun games with BeeBo™ the Baby Signs® Bear
~Provides signing practice through delightful Baby Signs® songs
~Introduces play activities that reinforce important language, cognitive and social-emotional skills
~Brings families together to share their signing experiences

This class is designed for parents and children ages 6 months to 2 ½ years.

$99 per couple

Contact (808) 561-5705 or gwen@babyguruhawaii.com to sign up.

Start Time:	Friday, February 12, 2010 at 11:15am
End Time:	Friday, March 19, 2010 at 12:00pm
Location:	Pigtails & Crewcuts, Moanalua Shopping Center
Street:	930 Valkenburgh St, Ste 106
City/Town:	Honolulu, HI

And More Baby News!

From the Hendrickson ohana:

We are so very proud and blessed to announce the birth and arrival of our beautiful daughter, Aubrey Elise Kalea. Tania went into labor Friday evening, and Aubrey was born on Saturday morning (12/5) at 7:11 am. She weighed 6 lbs, 9 oz, and she was 18 inches tall. Both mom and baby were happy and healthy, so the hospital released them the next afternoon.

She's gorgeous! Congratulations Tania!

Baby News!

Welcome Reid! He arrived on November 20th weighing in at 7 pounds and 20.5 inches long.

Congratulations to Alyssa and family! We look forward to meeting Reid and seeing you and big sister Kara back at class soon!

Introducing L.E.A.N. Mommy!

A recent email was sent out introducing a new program that will begin in January. If you missed it, you can view it here. Please contact Joni for more info or questions, or to register!

Playgroup: Homemade Handprint/ Footprint Ornaments

For those of you who could not make it to playgroup last Friday, or didn't have their children with them, the recipe for the handprint/footprint ornaments are below:

4 cups flour

1 cup salt

1 1/2 cups water

Mix all the ingredients together. Knead dough for 10-15 minutes. Roll dough to 1/3 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters or bowl to cut into circle or desired shape. Press hand or foot in the dough. Use a straw to punch out two circles (for stringing ribbon or string through for hanging after it is baked). Use a toothpick to write your child's name, age, date, etc. Paint. Bake at 350º for 20-25 min. Spray with clear polyurethane for shine after it is baked.

*dough is inedible, just due to the salty taste*

Mom Marketplace

Ashleigh is making room in her house for Santa and is looking to sell the following things:

Leapfrog Learn & Groove Musical table for $15 (retails for over $30)

*photo is not actual table for sale*

and a Fisher-Price Go Baby Go Walk & Ride Lion for $15 (retails for $30).

*photo is not actual walker for sale*

Both toys have been wiped clean with Dawn dish soap and a wash cloth. They work and light up with sounds, and have new batteries. Both have been kept indoors, and come from a smoke and pet free home.

Please contact Ashleigh at rashnaff723@hotmail.com if interested.

Newsletter!

In case you missed the email, Joni will be sending out a monthly newsletter to keep everyone up to date on the happenings, and future happenings, of Stroller Strides Leeward. If you missed it, you can view it here. Keep an eye out for future newsletters in your inboxes! And, if you did not receive it, please contact Joni to update your email address with her.

Baby News!

Welcome to one of our newest members, Matthew, born weighing 8lbs 1 oz. and 19.5 inches long. Congratulations to Sonya and her family, and we hope to see you all back at class soon!

Butterball Burn!

There will be no class on Thursday (Thanksgiving Day), however Buffy will be teaching class at Kapolei Friday at 8:45, so everyone come out to burn all of those calories consumed on Turkey day.

Beth will have a Thanksgiving craft for the kids to do after class for play group.

Please note the holiday schedule through the end of the year:

CORP: Tues/Thurs

Ocean Pointe: Mon/Wed

Kapolei: Mon/Wed/Fri

Mom Marketplace

for sale:

Step2 Whisper Ride Buggy (in great condition asking $25)

Fisher - Price Laugh & Learn Song & Story Musical Chair (in great condition asking $15)

**Please contact Jessica S. (from Kapolei) at jals@hawaii.rr.com if interested**

Second Tuesdays Restaurant Club

**please scroll down for sandwich sign-up post**

from l to r: Joni, Michaela, Jessica S., Lisa, Gwen, Patti, Rainey, Margene, Jerah, Teresa, Danielle

delicious dessert!

from Margene:

"The inaugural meeting of the restaurant club was a great success. Stroller Strides moms arrived in their stylish attire and took part in a carefree evening. Cocktails and conversation could not be beat. Twelve ladies passed the night away catching up and unwinding over macadamia nut encrusted fish and other fine Roy’s creations. Dessert was enjoyed by all with chocolate soufflé being a very popular choice!

We are looking forward to the next meeting of this new Stroller Strides adventure. Join us for Second Tuesdays Restaurant Club as we enjoy the culinary offerings of the highly rated Zagat reviewed Orchids at the Halekulani on December 8th."

If you have not been to the Halekulani, you are in for a treat as their service and food is unprecedented.

If you would like to attend, please reply to the evite you should have received via email. Please also vote on a menu when you reply to the evite. Options are below (click to enlarge, or click on link)

Canned Food Drive = RAFFLE!

We will be having a Canned Food Drive this FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20th to benefit the Hawaii Food Bank. For every 3 cans you bring, you will earn 1 raffle ticket (1 Costco-size/super size can/package, equals 1 raffle ticket). Raffle prizes include two - 1 month memberships, cds, water bottles and books.

The items most needed by the Food Bank are:

Canned tuna or chicken, packed in water

Canned stews and pasta with meat (easy on salt and fat)

Peanut butter

Canned fruits in light syrup

Natural applesauce

100% juice in cans or boxes (no glass, please)

Canned vegetables, tomatoes, tomato sauce

Soups with meat and/or beans, meal-in-a-can (easy on salt and fat)

Cereals and cereal bars (easy on sugar and fat)

Pasta, spaghetti, macaroni, noodles

Packages of dry beans

*Please note, the Food Bank is unable to accept open packages, baby food, homemade food items, perishable foods, or items with expired dates.

Thanks in advance for your donation!

"Build-a-Sandwich" Playgroup!

Beth is organizing a "Build-a-Sandwich" playgroup at this Friday's class, November 20th. We will create a fantastic sandwich assembly line for all of us, so bring one or two items from the following list for a fun Lunch in the Park.

I have updated the list as the comments come in, so we are in need of the following items still.

Loaf of bread (1)
Cheese slices (1)
Turkey slices (1)
Ham slices (2)
Sliced tomatoes (2)
Mayonnaise (1)
Any other condiment (1)
Small PB&J sandwiches cut into quarters for the kids (2)
Small plain cheese sandwiches cut into quarters for the kids (2)
Yogurt (3)
Sliced apples (2)
Grapes (1)
Veggies (1)
Pretzels (1)

Bring your own drinks! Beth will provide plates, plastic ware, and napkins.

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