Luna Moms Club Weekly Tip

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.

Flu Shots in San Antonio

shared from AC Associated Content

Save Yourself from the Flu

by Chris Knight

As we all know, flu season is quickly approaching! The flu can have some horrible symptoms, including the risk of death, so it is best to get our immunization shots as soon as possible, before it’s too late. Common flu symptoms include fever, headache, muscle aches, severe exhaustion, runny nose, nausea, dry coughing, vomiting, and diarrhea.  It is always best to get your flu shot well before the season begins. Each year, 36,000 people die because of the flu; make sure you avoid that stat at all costs! There are many convenient places in San Antonio that offer low-cost flu shots for you and/or your family.

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Halloween Candy Craving?

If you’re like me, the question isn’t whether or not you’ll cave and have some candy on Halloween (or shortly before).  The question is can I stop?

A quick tip:  total deprivation is not always good.  If you have a serious sweet tooth you can indulge (to a certain extent) while still maintaining a healthy diet.  Just remember to brush!

What does 100 Calories of Candy look like? Women’s Health Magazine helps us figure this out.

Halloween Fun!

Who’s favorite holiday of the year is Halloween?  Anyone? Anyone?  that’s what I thought – Everybody! (not me, I like Thanksgiving but that’s for another post).  Anyways, here’s some Halloween inspired fun fun fun ideas!

Happy Haunting!

Pumpkin Carving 101

In case, you haven’t carved a pumpkin in a while or just need a quick course good website for instructions.

Want to make some House Zombies? or just check out my friend’s cool blog

Watching the wallet this Halloween? Check this site out for some great Halloween ideas that don’t cost a fortune.

Homemade Halloween Costumes/Decorations

Staying Home this Halloween?

Reader’s Digest Top 20 Scary Halloween Movies (Rated R and Family Friendly)

Healthy Halloween Recipes

As Halloween approaches, we all know the bounty trick-or-treating will soon provide…  From ignoring the warnings our own parents gave us not to eat it all in one night, we may may be parents now and wonder if there’s an alternative to the unending parade of sweets our children will devour over the next couple of weeks.   Here are some healthy treats to give your little ghouls and goblins this Halloween. All recipes borrowed from BabyFit.com.

Black Caldron and Carrots

Black food coloring

Ranch salad dressing

Mini carrots

Mix black food coloring into ranch salad dressing until desired color is achieved. Pour into serving bowl. Serve with mini carrots.

Note: Substitute green food coloring for a slimy-colored dip. Serve with a variety of raw vegetables.

The House of The Spirits by Isabel Allende – November Book Club

google overview: Here, in an astonishing debut by a gifted storyteller, is the magnificent saga of proud and passionate men and women and the turbulent times through which they suffer and triumph. They are the Truebas. And theirs is a world you will not want to leave, and one you will not forget.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Even though we’d all like to pretend that we’re immortal, the truth is that women and men are diagnosed with, fight, and die from, breast cancer every day.  It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we at North San Antonio Stroller Strides would like to remind you to keep your breast health in mind and conduct your monthly self-checks, go to your annual doctor visits, and remind a friend to do the same!

Visit for local Breast Cancer Awareness Month events.

San Antonio Highlights include:

BREAST CANCER SYMPOSIUM Saturday, October 10th, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., the 7th Annual Alamo City Breast Cancer Council Update.  Komen is pleased to be a part of this important conference.

CASINO NIGHT AND TEXAS HOLD EM POKER Thursday, October 15th, 6 p.m., presented by Weston Solutions, Inc. A good poker player never shows their hand, but goes all in when it comes to supporting breast cancer.

GOLF TOURNAMENT Friday, October 16th, 8:30 a.m. at The Quarry Golf Course, presented by Weston Solutions, Inc. Fight from the Fairway benefits Komen San Antonio Affiliate. There are still spots available�one for $125 or foursome for $400.

IT’S YOUR TURN TO PICK THE DESIGN FOR OUR NEXT RACE T-SHIRT When was the last time you were able to impact the wardrobe of more than 1.5 million people? Now is your chance!

Please visit the Susan G Komen for the Cure San Antonio website for more information and events.

Sara Hardigan – October Mom of the Month

A member since May 2009, Sara  brings something to every class -whether it is a funny story, book recommendation or just her lovely daughter Reese.  Sara is also the perfect reminder and example of a Fit Mama as she attends class regularly even though she’s 8 1/2 months pregnant with her second child.

Great Job Sara!

Who are the members of your family? My husband, Aaron, our daughter, Reese, and the newest addition arriving on Oct 12th is baby boy Avery. We also have three other “kids”; our dogs Sofie, Fido and Izzy.

Voelcker Park Classes Begin October 6, 2009

As of October 6th we will be offering classes at Voelcker Park on Tuesday and Thursday. The classes will meet at the trail head of Salado Creek Greenway until construction on Voelker is completed. Sometime in Novemeber. To get to the trail head travel south on Old Blanco Rd past the old Roaring Twenties on right and past the bridge on left. Take a right on (what looks like a private drive) Voelcker Lane to parking area at historic homestead.

Remember to bring a mat and wear close toed shoes. Don’t forget to bring plenty of water and sunscreen for mom and baby Please arrive 10 minutes early. We leave promptly at 9:30am and would not want to leave anyone behind.

Visit our Stroller Strides Website for more info on class times and locations:

Princess and Me Tea Party- Moms with a Mission

This mother/daughter event promises to provide lots of fun! For just a $30 donation, daughters receive a professional hairstyle from top hairstylists in San Antonio, make-up application, tea time and a keepsake photo with mom – all while helping support the children of St. Peter – St. Joseph Children’s Home.