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.

Need a Reason to Shop?

You're Invited... Shauna Womack has invited you to save 30% during Give & Get, our Friends & Family event. For every purchase you make, we give 5% of the amount you spend to CARE, a non-profit selected by Shauna Womack. Click a button below to RSVP to this event: In-store Barcode (For multiple uses) This offer is also good at Gap Outlet and Banana Republic Factory Store!

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Quick! Donate to March of Dimes Today!!

MasterCard Worldwide has made a wonderful — and very timely — offer to the March of Dimes. They will match every gift* made before December 31 with a MasterCard^® card.

When you make your donation with a MasterCard card, your donation of $25 will become $50 when it is matched; your gift of $50 becomes $100. Anything you can give today will be worth twice as much.

This opportunity could not have come at a better time for moms and babies. According to a new report, an estimated 13 million babies worldwide — or 1 in 10 — are born prematurely every year. And North America has one of the highest rates of premature birth.

This Matching Gift will help us take action now to prevent premature birth, and help give every baby a chance to grow up strong and healthy.

By making a gift today, you will help the March of Dimes receive up to $225,000 in additional funds — money that will go a long way toward supporting moms and babies who need our help.

I hope you will be as generous as you can.



Dr. Jennifer L. Howse
President

Moms With a Mission: Get a Sweater!!!

Continuing with this quarter's focus of the environment, here is a tip regarding heat. Basically- do as my mom said, "If you're cold, get a sweater"....

Set the furnace thermostat at 68 degrees or lower, and the air-conditioner thermostat to 78 degrees or higher, health permitting.

Three to five percent more energy is used for each degree above or below these marks.

Thanks to Our Oct. Vendor of the Month!

A huge Stroller Strides THANKS! to Melissa Collins Cripps, State Farm Insurance Agency for their amazing partnership this month!

The lovely ladies in red threw us a fantastic Mom's Night Out- food, wine, shopping & free chair massages & skin care help (Thanks Simpatico!) early in Oct & followed up with the informative & educational "From Chaos to Clarity" workshop.

If you need insurance or financial planning help, these are the ladies to go to- they understand what it's like to be in charge of the family's finances, worried about the financial future AND they can help you with insurance.

Please check them out & tell 'em Stroller Strides Flastaff sent you.

THANK YOU!!!

Are you financially exposed?

By: Melissa Cripps, State Farm® agent

Many people realize the need for life insurance but keep putting it off until it is too late. You may think that life insurance is confusing, expensive and complicated. You may think you don’t know enough to make the right decisions for you and your loved ones. Postponing this decision leaves you and your family exposed financially.

Assumption #1: I’ll always be able to buy life insurance.

You could develop a health condition that makes you uninsurable or could make life insurance too costly for you.

Assumption #2: I’ll get life insurance later when I’m older or have a family.

Life insurance may be needed at all stages of life. Whether married or single, male or female, with children or without, you may have financial obligations that need to be met. Life insurance provides financial security for you and your loved ones.

Assumption #3: My family and I are covered by the group insurance at work.

To meet the future needs of your family, you need to have 7 to 10 times your annual income. Most group term insurance amounts offered by employers won’t meet this need. And, when you don’t work for that employer any longer, you usually lose that coverage.

Assumption #4: My husband has life insurance so I don’t need it.

Women often live longer than men but not always. There are countless stories of men who had to shoulder the family financial burden along with the emotional burden after their wife passed away.

Assumption #5: My family can cover funeral and burial expenses.

Burying a spouse or loved one is the most stressful time in a family’s life. Having life insurance can reduce financial concerns for the family.

Take the time now to review your needs and provide adequately for yourself and your family.

For more information or to review your current policy, please contact my office or an insurance professional.


I know I get a little irritated when our life insurance fee is taken out each month, but the sense of security I get for my loved ones and especially my daughter, is well worth the cost. If you don't have life insurance yet, or feel like you're paying to much, stop by Melissa Cripps' office on 7th Ave- who knows, she'll probably have some of those yummy cookies for you!