This month we recognize JULIE NIEVAS - BARAJAS for her accomplishment and dedication to fitness, motherhood and life! Our Brea, Fullerton, Placentia and Yorba Linda Stroller Strides Team would like to say THANK YOU JULIE for being part of our Stroller Strides family!
1. Who are the members of your family?
The members of my family are my husband Edgar, our daughter Elisa( aka Ellie), our six-year old cocker spaniel, Buddy and me.!
2. What is or was your career?
I was a preschool teacher for a short time after graduating from college. After a couple more years of schooling and credentialing I became an elementary school teacher. In recent years, I've become an office assistant at my husband's wholesale produce company. I only do this on Tuesdays and Thursdays when Ellie is at school. My main job is being a MOM. :)
3. How long have you been a member of Stroller Strides and what has it done for you?
I've been a member of Stroller Strides since Ellie was seven months old. She's now three and a half! Stroller Strides has not only helped me lose my baby weight, it has helped me fosters friendships with so many other moms. Whenever I have a "Mommy question", I know that I can always count on at least one of the ladies to help me out. It is such a blessing!
4. What is something that has surprised you about motherhood?
That it would be so life changing! I think I used to be such a selfish single gal. Now, Ellie is the biggest priority in my life.
5. Favorite website(s)?
I love the Internet. Facebook is a must. I love that you can connect with so many people. I love 6pm.com for discount shoes for everyone in the family. Etsy.com is great for unique birthday invitations and beautiful hair bows. My nightly routine has included watching movies on Netflix.com. I'm kinda of an Apple geek so apple.com. Epicurious.com for awesome recipes. I can go on and on.
6. List three current obsessions.
I think the first is obvious from the last question; the Internet. Another obsession is baking. I usually bake cakes or bread but this Christmas I did twelve days of cookies. It was a lot of fun. My last obsession is handbags. I love a good designer handbag.!
7. What is your child's favorite thing about you or favorite thing that you do?
Ellie really likes that I bake. She loves helping in the kitchen. We have matching aprons and she knows where to place her stool. She did so well with our Christmas cookies.
8. Any tips for other moms out there?
My advice to moms is always to remember to make time for yourself. A few hours a week to do something just for you is essential. It makes you a better mother!
