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
Creating A Family Mission Statement Tuesday, October 4th, 2011 7-9 PM | | Fortune 500 companies have mission statements. Non-profit corporations have mission statements. Why not your family? At our next meeting we'll talk about the basics of creating a Family Mission Statement for your family. A family mission statement is a written statement of what you want your life and family to be, and the values by which you will live your life. A family mission statement asks and answers questions like: How are we going to live our lives? What values are we going to use to help us make major decisions? What are our priorities? What are our family values? Are we spending the majority of our time on our priorities or are we being distracted with things that aren't important to us? Join us on Tuesday, October 4th, at 7:00 PM for this exciting topic!
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Member Profile
Amy Rieselman |
How long have you been a member of HMN? Since January 2009, when my youngest son was two months old.
I'm a Holistic Mom because: as my children's role model and teacher, I feel I am called to set an example for them of love and compassion and responsibility. Living in a way in which we always question why and how, and don't just follow the crowd, we are able to make the most ethical choices in all aspects of our daily life. Well, although I am an idealist and wish to make all the best choices, in our modern busy lifestyle we make some compromises, but always in my heart I strive to instill thoughtfulness and compassion in my children so they can have a strong foundation upon which to build their own lives.
My holistic passions are: natural birth, breastfeeding, and Oriental Medicine. I believe the birth experience and what happens to us before we can speak for ourselves is the beginning of a happy productive life. And I love to practice and learn Chinese Medicine. I'll never run out of things to learn.
What inspires me about Holistic Moms or holistic living? I am inspired by the idea that change in the world begins within yourself and next in your family unit. When I get overwhelmed by the problems of the world, it inspires me to live my own life in a way that if everyone did there wouldn't be all these problems. I certainly fall short of my ideals, but I do the best I can without pulling out my hair!
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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 |
| Dr. Melissa Sharp and Associate Women's Wellness Workshops Take your holistic journey further by taking some time for yourself! | | Women's Wellness Workshops give you the tools and time to create, imagine, and self-empower your "mommy-powers" so you have more energy and improved overall health.
Workshops are tailored to individual needs in a small group setting , giving you full freedom to be inspired, find peace, and learn about yourself in the process. Workshops are part educational, technique/practice, and experiential.
Upcoming workshop:
"Meditation and Creativity: Self-Empowerment for the Self-Esteem" Wednesday nights 7-9 PM beginning 10/19/11-11/30/11 For more information, visit our website: or call Dr. Melissa Sharp at (630) 777-6333 Dr. Melissa Sharp and Associates 1121 E. Main Street St. Charles, IL 60174 |
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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
| | 2011 Meeting Schedule:*
Oct: Creating a Family Mission statement
Nov: The Five Love Languages
*subject to change
Dec: TBD |
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