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 Holistic Veterinary Care Tuesday, April 5th, 2016 - 7pm | Join us for a discussion with Dr. SaLee from The Whole Pet, about Integrative Veterinary Care, which will include topics such as:
- VSMT - Veterinary Spinal Manipulation Therapy
- Acupuncture
- Class ll and Classs lV laser therapy
- Chinese and Western Herbal Medicine
- Applied Kinesiology
- Natural Nutrition
- Modified Vaccination Protocols
- General Wellness and Holistic Medicine overview
We can be holistic for our furry babies, too! :)
Meeting Location: The Health Doctors, Ltd., 28379 Davis Parkway, Suite 803, Warrenville, Illinois 60555
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Member Highlight Emily Bratianu |
How long have you been a member of HMN?
I am a Holistic Mom because: I am just trying to do what I feel is best for my family and keep everyone happy and healthy. My holistic passions are:
Homebirth, breastfeeding, cloth diapering, unschooling, organic gardening, real food cooking, fermenting, peaceful parenting, babywearing
What inspires you about holistic moms or holistic living?
I love to see people living fully and questioning everything. It takes courage to go against convention, and I enjoy surrounding myself with strong, vibrant women who inspire one another in their convictions.
One of my favorite healthy recipes:
Chocolate Coconut Bark no bake, gluten-free, dairy-free Base: 1/4 tsp pink salt 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Topping: dark chocolate or carob chips, melted
Melt coconut oil in double boiler (or, if using a small glass jar, just put the whole thing in a bowl of hot water to melt) and then combine with honey, salt, and vanilla. Choose a pan (like a small Pyrex) to which you can add the mixture
to about 1/4" thickness. Sprinkle shredded coconut evenly into the oil mixture. Place in freezer for 20-30 minutes until coconut oil firms back up. Meanwhile, melt chocolate chips in a double boiler over the stove. Allow to cool slightly and then spread melted chocolate over the firmed coconut mixture and sprinkle with any other toppings you may like, such as sprouted nuts or dried fruit. Transfer to the freezer and leave to set. After about 45 minutes, remove and break into small pieces. Serve right away or store in a container in refrigerator for future use.
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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.
Monthly Morning Meetups: We will meet the third Tuesday of each month from 9:30-11:30 at Grounds for Hope in Lisle. We will have our own room but the kids can also play in the open area. A cafe is also available. The fee for the kids to play is just $5/child. Parents could also purchase a 6 month pass for just $45. This would cover their family (up to 4 children) for 6 months. It cannot be shared between families as this constitutes an agreement to our rules and wavier. Children would still need to be supervised during play and cannot be left unattended. Please pre-register here: http://www.groundsforhopecafe.org/#/kids-birthdays. As for food options, there are many items available, reasonably priced, and should be able to accommodate many food allergies. We have several fresh fruit and vegetable options as well as gluten free bread and snack bars. Please let us know if someone has an unusual allergy to see if we have an option available. Grounds for Hope, 2701 Maple Ave, Lisle, IL 60532. Open to the public. You do not have to be a member to attend. 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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|  | | Meet Our Sponsor | | A special thank you to Dr. Jim Claussen for letting us use his chiropractic office for our meetings! |
| Meeting Topics | | 2016 Meeting Schedule (subject to change)
Apr 5- Holistic Vet
May 3- Insurance Talk
Jun 7- SCARCE - Enivromental Talk
Jul 5- Kids Nature Walk & Learning Talk
Aug 2- Open Discussion
Sep 6- How to talk to your kids about their changing bodies
Oct 4- How to take care of your HooHa
Nov 1- Shamanism
Dec 6- Holiday Party
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