Village Talk

January 2009 Newsletter

Greetings!

I did it again and I missed our December newsletter. I bet you can tell that I have my hands full with 3 little boys! Balance, balance, balance. Some times I am better at it than others.

Our Santa pictures were a lot of fun this year. Thanks to everyone who came and thanks to our Santa Claus for volunteering (Jason)! The Green Family Market was also fun. We sold over 20 items and had a few left over. We had quite a few visitors and I am hoping that we will see an increase in Natural Products to be sold. If you're interested in selling a sling, cloth diapers, etc. it is very easy. You can just drop off your items with the price on there and we'll take care of the rest. The next Green Family Market date is January 17th, so clean out those closets over the holidays and let's pull together some really great items. I know the families that made purchases were really grateful to have the opportunity to buy these items gently used.

Finally, I want to mention a thanks to all of the staff at Natural Lullabies. 2008 was an interesting and full of beautiful faces. I am very grateful to all of the women who have participated in helping Natural Lullabies over the year. Their support, encouragement and kind hearts help make this adventure a possibility. I am certain 2009 will be full of success in many ways.

Blessings,
Melissa Morrill

natural lullabies

 

JANUARY'S QUOTE:

"Birth brings out the beauty of nature, the pureness of love and the hope of a brighter future."
~Melissa Morrill

UPCOMING CLASSES:

  • Breastfeeding Preparation
    January 17th 1:30 PM
  • Healthy Foods Workshop
    January 24th 10:00 AM
  • Natural Birth Refresher
    January 24th 1:30 PM
  • Four-Week Birth Class
    February 1st 1:00 PM
  • Intro to Baby Sign Lanuage
    January 31st 10:00 AM

JANUARY YOGA SPECIAL
Buy a 12-class pass for $99.00 through the entire month of January!

 

Consignment sales for the natural families of Tulsa - now at Natural Lullabies

Another great sale is happening this Saturday and we are looking for some mamas who would like to sell and make money. Please let us know ASAP!! There is still a lot of room for more products and it's a great way to earn some extra cash!

UPCOMING SALE DATE: This Saturday, January 17th 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Items to Sell/Buy

  • Slings or Baby Carriers
  • Cloth Diapers (good condition only)
  • Natural toys & Wood toys
  • Organic Cotton clothing
  • Soft Soled shoes
  • BPA-FREE bottles; glass bottles
  • Breastfeeding Pillows
  • Co-Sleepers

If you are interested in selling items at the market, please visit our website for more information and to fill out an online form. There are 2 different options available.

 
Diaper Yoga & Baby Sign Language Class Update

You may have noticed that we have not put up any new classes for Diaper Yoga or Baby Sign Language. We were quite disappointed after our extreme slow dow in attendance in August/September that we have not put new classes on the schedule. However, many of you have inquired about these classes. We would love to have the classes if there was enough attendance. So, we are asking that if you are interested in attending the classes, please let us know by sending an email to MELISSA@NATURALLULLABIES.COM or calling 918-488-9969. Please let us know some days/times that would work with your schedule when you contact us. If we can get at least 5 people who are interested, we will add these back to our schedule in February. Please contact us no later than January 20th so we can make arrangements with an instructor.

Diaper Yoga/Baby Sign Language Class Cost: 6-week class is $75.00 (member receive 10% off)

 
Make it a great year

Here are a few ways to make 2009 the best year yet!

  • Make time and space for yourself to "be"
  • Take 1-2 minutes out of every day to quiet your mind
  • Do less and be more
  • Remember to take care of your body so it will serve you for your entire life
  • Eliminate stress and worry from your life
  • Smile more
  • Find one way every month to do something in your life to help save our planet
  • Remember why you are here
  • Give love to all those you meet
  • Find five things to be grateful for EVERY DAY
  • Enjoy the beauty of nature and all the gifts she brings to our lives
  • Be intentional with you life - set goals and move towards them
  • Love yourself - you must fully love yourself before you can fully love another!

We love yoga and we would love to have you in class! Come and learn about how you can incorporate many of these into your life by learning yoga - an ancient form of connecting body, mind and spirit.

YOGA CLASS SCHEDULE:

  • Tuesday: 10:30 - 11:30 am Mommy & Me Yoga / Prenatal*
  • Wednesday: 5:45 PM - 6:55 pm Prenatal Yoga
  • Thursday: 10:30 - 11:30 Mommy & Me Yoga / Prenatal* & 5:45 PM - 6:55 PM Prenatal Yoga
  • Saturday: 11:45 am - 12:55 pm Prenatal Yoga

*Childcare Available at no additional cost

 
10 Reasons Breastfeeding Rocks!
  1. It tastes good!
  2. It makes for big smiles from baby
  3. Less visits to the Doctor
  4. FREE - FREE - FREE
  5. More Sleep!
  6. When else can you squirt something across the room from your boob?
  7. Less stinky diapies
  8. The perfect food for "human being" babies
  9. It changes to meet the needs as your baby grows
  10. It enhances your baby's immune system (also see #3)

If you are thinking of breastfeeding, we recommend taking our "Preparing to Breastfeed" Class with Lactation Consultant Deen Licht. Deena is a mother of five and has been teaching Breastfeeding Classes for years including at local hospitals. She is also studying to become a midwife and is a Registered Nurse.

Upcoming Class: Saturday, January 17th 1:30 - 5:00 PM
Cost: $55.00 per couple

LEARN MORE • REGISTER NOW

 
Learn more about running a Home-Based Arbonne Business

Wife, Mother, and Exec. National Vice President with Arbonne, Christina Hood,
will be at Natural Lullabies Saturday, February 7th at 10 a.m. 

Her strong desire to be home with her children (Amanda, 2 and Joel, 3) and contribute to her families’ income opened the door for the Arbonne opportunity that transformed her life!

You may be familiar with Arbonne’s pure, safe and beneficial products for babies, teens, moms and dads.  Christina will be sharing about a NEW COMPENSATION PLAN for new Consultants in Arbonne beginning February 1st!  If you are looking for a way to earn $300 to $3,000+ a month, you won’t want to miss hearing Christina’s story and this amazing Arbonne opportunity!

“Arbonne is the vehicle by which I help women overcome fears and discover their God given potential.”Christina Hood 

Date: Saturday, February 7th
Time: 10:00 am
Cost: FREE!

 
Alternative School in Tulsa?

A few of us are interested in looking at some alternative methods of schooling for our beautiful children. After researching many of the schools in the Tulsa area, several ladies have decided it is time to explore the possibility of creating exactly what we want. So, we are putting together a alternative schooling brainstorming session at Natural Lullabies.

The mission of the proposed school will be to incorporate the following:

  • Imaginary play as a part of the learning
  • No standardized testing, grading or traditional home work
  • Multi-Age Classrooms
  • Cultivating an environment where children's body, mind and spirit are treasured
  • Learning is child-led
  • Parents are a large part of the learning process and school environment
  • Where art, music and movement are incorporated into the daily curriculum
  • Where the spirit & soul of the child is honored and respected

This prospective school will not be affiliated with any religion but will indeed focus on the spirit of the child. If you are interested in attending, we are having an Open Discussion Forum to any families.

This FREE Meeting will be held at Natural Lullabies on TUESDAY, JANUARY 27TH AT 6:30 PM. If you would like to come, please RSVP to melissa@naturallullabies.com or call 918-488-9969. If you are leaving a message, please leave your name, phone number and how many are planning to attend.