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,
Dorothy Coop, Krista Sherinian, and Christy Poniatowski
Chapter Leaders Chicago Western Suburbs
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Monthly Chapter Meeting
Immune Boosting Tuesday, September 9th, 7pm | | Don't wait until the bug hits, be proactive and avoid the aches, pains, fever, chills and other nasty symptoms. Learn how to boost your immune system naturally. Your immune system is designed to protect and defend against bacteria and viruses, but it can become run down and in need of support. Erin LaPointe, Certified Health and Wellness coach will show you exactly how to use nourishing foods, herbal remedies and nutrient supplementation to boost your immune system. There will also be an open discussion and brainstorming session so that we can all go home with new ideas to keep ourselves and our families healthy this winter. The Health Doctors, 28379 Davis Parkway, Suite 803 Warrenville, IL 60555 |
| | | Our Whole Foods meet-up on Wednesday September 10th will include a DIY event: Summer Scrubs 101- Bring home your own glass jar of delightful yummyness! Create your own custom salt scrub and infuse it with herbs and oils that will nourish you all summer and well on into the fall. Learn a few additional techniques to care for your skin to leave you feeling refreshed and revitalized from your very own home spa.
Please RSVP to Customer Service (630) 579-7700 as soon as you can so we can order supplies! |
Member Highlight
Alice Paipa-Lenard
| | How long have you been a member of Holistic Moms Network? A little over two years, since I was pregnant with my daughter Ava :)
I am a holistic mom because: I believe the world is interconnected, and have found that when I nourish and care for myself and family mind, body, soul, I can pulse in a lighter, brighter way. We are what we think, believe and feel, and so I want to bring that to myself and my family, whether that be through nutrition, massage, what I read, how I pray and everything I am. I have noticed how children draw upon their environments and I want my daughter to have a solid foundation for nourishment and a holistic view to the world around her
My holistic passions are: Everything from gardening, homestead/slow cooking food, meditation, massage, aromatherapy, shamanism, nature exploration and reconnection healing, reiki, yoga, herbal medicine, personal body care products, and I feel I am always learning and weaving more tools to holistic living! What inspires you about HMN or holistic living? HMN network has so many beautiful, talented women who really embody and connect with the deeper, nourishing tenets of Mother Earth, the Mother of Us All, and it's really nice to know these are women I can meet and exchange with in my geographic area, and they are all over the country as well! It is really great to know they carry their gifts and motherly wisdom into their communities, because we can use the light in our world to light up other places that need it.
One of my favorite healthy recipes: This recipe is taken from the Affairs of Living website, Everything I have made from here is amazing!
Bacon-Spiked Turkey Burgers These burgers are smoky, salty, juicy and totally delicious. You'll love them. BACON! Truly, I recommend cooking the burgers in the leftover bacon drippings. The flavor is incredible, and since you'd need to add a little oil to a pan anyway, why not use what's already there? Just think of the flavor, and deal with the fact you'll be eating a little more saturated fat than usual. :) I like using grated onion in burgers rather than diced onion. Why? You don't get that horrible chunk of raw onion amidst nicely cooked meat. That is my biggest burger pet peeve. Grated onion dissolves into the burger, leaving a pungent onion flavor without a disruptive chunky texture. - 5 strips high-quality thick-sliced smoked pork bacon (or turkey bacon if you don't eat pig)
- 1 pound ground high-quality turkey thigh or breast (I prefer ground thigh to breast, it has a richer flavor)
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and finely minced
- 2 tablespoons grainy mustard
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp grated yellow onion
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
- 1 teaspoon chipotle pepper powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- scant 1/2 teaspoon unrefined salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- leftover bacon drippings (my preference!) or 2 Tbsp olive oil, coconut
Fry bacon until crisp in a saute pan or a griddle over medium-low heat (I like to use my Lodge double burner cast iron griddle). Once bacon is crisp, remove from pan and blot off extra fat with paper towel. Let cool completely, then finely dice bacon with a large knife and set aside. Whisk together mustard, oil, onion, anchovy paste, spices, salt and pepper until smooth, then add turkey and bacon crumbles. Mix well with a fork, being careful not to compact meat and distributing the ingredients thoroughly and evenly. Divide meat mixture into 4 parts and form burger patties, handling meat as little as possible. If using the bacon drippings to cook the burgers, skim or scrape off any burned up pieces of bacon from the oil in the pan/griddle, then re-heat over medium heat. If using another oil instead of bacon drippings, heat oil in a clean pan over medium heat. Then place burgers in pan/on griddle and cook for 4 - 5 minutes per side, or until cooked through, handling as little as possible. If necessary, cover burgers with a splatter screen so you don't get hot oil splatters everywhere. Whatever you do, do not overcook the burgers! Remove them just a hair before you think they are done, placing on a plate and covering with aluminum foil or a large pan cover. Let sit for 5-10 minutes covered (meat will continue to cook and juices will set), then serve, either on a bun or as a standalone serving of meat. If you prefer to grill them, place on a grill over medium-high heat, and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until just cooked through. Remove them just a hair before you think they are done, placing on a plate and covering with aluminum foil or a large pan cover. Let sit for 5-10 minutes covered (meat will continue to cook and juices will set), then serve, either on a bun or as a standalone serving of meat. As a side note, if possible, I would recommend cooking them on a fine-mesh grill screen, as turkey tends to be a bit more fragile on the grill. Tips for garnishes: - spicy mustard
- chipotle mayo (mix together 1/2 cup mayo + 1 tsp chipotle + juice of 1 lime)
- salsa verde
- lacto-fermented cortido
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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 WEDNESDAY of each month from 9:30-10:30 am. (Will only be an hour in the summer due to Kids Event at Whole Foods.) http://wholefoodsmarket.com/storesbeta/naperville/ Open to the public. Playgroups: All ages --4th Wednesday of the month @ 9:30 am. Locations will vary. Membership is required to attend playgroups.
Moms Night Out: A moms only "playdate". Babies in arms are welcome. Dates, activities and locations vary. Watch for postings. Membership is required to attend mom's night out.
Book Club:We meet several times a year to discuss the chosen book. Dates and location will vary. Watch for postings. 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. Dates and locations vary. Watch for postings. Membership is required to participate in Mom/Tot outings.
Family Gatherings, Movie Nights, and additional member events will continue to be scheduled
Check out or local website for details. http://chicagowestsub.holisticmoms.org
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|  | | Meeting Topics | | 2014 Meeting Schedule (subject to change)
Sep - Immune Boosting Oct - Food Sensitivity/Allergy Nov - A Peaceful Night Amongst the Holiday Crazy Season Dec - Open House/Holiday Social |
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