Nurturing our Children
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Chapter Newsletter | May 2011 |
| Holistic Moms serves as a support community for those interested in holistic living and natural parenting. We appreciate all those who have joined our community and spread the word to help make the Western Suburbs Chapter possible.
With Love & Friendship,
Jen Stahl, Kate Boyle, Theresa Muth & Laura Schreiner
Chapter Leaders Chicago Western Suburbs
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| Next Month's Meeting
Food Preservation
May 3, 2011 7-9 PM | | In anticipation of spring and new life, many of us look forward to vegetable and fruit gardening. What to we do with our bounty when it hopefully overflows? With concerns over what's in some of the commercially canned goods we buy, perhaps some of us want to start preserving our own food. Buying from a local farmer who grows nutritious and delicious foods is the perfect way to buy in bulk. But HOW do we preserve it? This art is dwindling as generations pass. Pickling, canning, freezing, dehydrating, cellaring...there are many methods. This month we will have some quests and members do some show and tell and offer useful tips on how to preserve foods. |
Member Profile
Stacey Martinez |
How long have you been a member of HMN? Well, technically speaking, less than a year. However, I have been a fringe person for a few years now. It just took me a long time to give in to the inevitable.  I'm a Holistic Mom because: The longer I live the more I realize that God has given us everything we need to care for ourselves well. Besides that, my kids are worth the very best and I believe living holistically is the best option for them-both for now and for their future.
My holistic passions are: My biggest holistic passions are natural childbirth (I want to be a doula more than I can even begin to explain), breastfeeding, homeopathy (although I still have a lot to learn), healthy eating, vaccinating (well...actually NOT vaccinating)...and the list just keeps on growing the longer I parent.
What inspires me about Holistic Moms or holistic living? The thing that inspires me about holistic living is how much it empowers me. I feel so strong when I learn something else that can improve my life or my kids' lives. I love to "beat the system" and find ways to do things naturally. As for HMN, I have loved meeting other people who actually make me feel normal! I love talking to other people who "get it". It is so encouraging to just talk to other parents who understand that questioning the system is probably a much smarter thing than just going with it because it is the thing to do. Thanks for helping me not feel so crazy! :)
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| Chapter Events and Activities
| Chapter Meetings: Held the 1st Tuesday of every month from 7-9 pm at The Health Doctors, 28379 Davis parkway, Warrenville, www.thehealthdocs.com Open to the public.
Morning Meetup & Open Discussion: Join us at Whole Foods Naperville for a morning open discussion meeting the 2nd Thursday of each month from 9:30-11 am. http://wholefoodsmarket.com/storesbeta/naperville/ Open to the public.
Playgroups: We meet regularly for play dates at members homes. Locations will vary. Membership is required to attend playgroups.
Moms Night Out:We gather the 3rd Friday of each month for a moms only "playdate". Babies in arms are welcome. Activities and locations vary. Membership is required to attend mom's night out.
Book Club:We meet several times a year to discuss the chosen book. Location will vary. Membership is required to participate in book club.
Mom & Tot Outings: Special outings planned several times a year specifically with our young ones in mind. membership is required to participate.
Family Gatherings, Movie Nights, and additional members events will continue to be scheduled.
Check out or local website for details. http://chicagowestsub.holisticmoms.org |
|  | Our Sponsor
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Millennium Pediatrics,
Dr. Chad Olsen, M.D.
1012 W 95th St., Naperville IL
630-548-1100
www.millenniumpediatrics.com
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Meeting Topics
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2011 Meeting Schedule:*
May: Food Preservation
June: Yoga/Meditation for moms & kids
Jul: Embracing Motherhood: Finding Balance.
Aug: Clean out the closets
Sept: TBD
Oct: Creating a Family Mission statement
Nov: The Five Love Languages
Visit out local website for
descriptions and updated information.
httt://chicagowestsub.holisticmoms.org
*subject to change
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| | | | Two Mothers Foods 
Carry-Out with a Conscience | | | At Two Mothers Foods, we offer healthy & locally grown, certified organic meals that are prepared daily for carry-out. Our kitchen is committed to sustainability, we serve our food creating little or no waste to the environment; all meals are served in reusable glass jars or stainless steel tiffins, while using cloth napkins & canvas bags instead of throw away paper products. We specialize in special needs diets that include gluten-free, dairy free, soy free & vegan diets. We are available to provide delicious food for your group events, showers, rehearsal, dinners, luncheons, lectures, family parties, etc. Please stop by or give us a call for more information. Two Mothers Foods, 1659 N. Route 59, Naperville, Illinois 60540 (630) 428-5878 www.twomothersfoods.com  |
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