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, Christy Poniatowski, and Tanya Kreger
Chapter Leaders Chicago Western Suburbs
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Monthly Chapter Meeting Annual Holiday Party Tuesday, December 6th, 7pm | Join us for our annual Holiday Get together at Two Brothers Roundhouse in Aurora! All are welcome!
This is a great chance to mingle and get to know other like-minded individuals.
Bring a wrapped holistic-type $20 gift for the grab bag!
We will be on the 2nd floor of Two Brothers-Aurora, near the fireplace! Hope to see everyone there!
Check out their menu at twobrothersbrewing.com
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Member Highlight Rebecca Doyle | | How long have you been a member of HMN? Since 2013
I am a holistic mom because: I like to think comprehensively about wellness and explore a variety of resources when it comes to meeting my family's needs.
My holistic passions are:
Health & wellness; social justice & advocacy; spirituality; and spreading joy.
What inspires you about HMN or holistic living? I am a clinical social worker by training and HMN espouses many of the same values as the social work profession. I find it inspiring that HMN seeks to unify mothers and families by embracing where they are in their holistic journeys, encouraging exploration of options, and promoting the idea that we can support each unique mother in making the choices that she decides are best for her/her family.
What is your favorite healthy recipe?
Apple-Cinnamon Muffins Liquid Ingredients 1 large egg, at room temperature 1/3 cup canola oil 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract 2 cups peeled and coarsely grated Granny Smith apples (about 2 medium apples) Dry Ingredients 1 cup Carol's Sorghum Blend Flour (Recipe Below) 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 2 teaspoons xanthan gum 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 cup dark raisins 1/2 cup chopped walnuts - Place a rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat the oven to 325* F. Generously grease the cups of a 6-cup large non-stick (gray, not black) muffin pan or line them with paper liners and coat with cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the egg, oil, and vanilla together just until blended. Stir in the apples.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients except the raisins and walnuts. With a spatula, gradually stir in the dry ingredients just until they are incorporated. Stir in the raisins and walnuts. Divide the batter evenly in the muffin pan.
- Bake 25-30 minutes or until the muffin tops are firm and edges start to pull away from the pan. Cook the muffins in the pan 10 minutes. Transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool another 5 minutes. Serve warm.
Carol's Sorghum Blend (Gluten Free Flour) 1 1/2 cups of sorghum flour 1 1/2 cups of potato starch or cornstarch 1 cup of tapioca flour Whisk the ingredients together until well blended. Store, tightly covered, in a dark, dry place. You may refrigerate or freeze the blend, but bring to room temperature before using. Makes 4 cups. You may double or triple the recipe. |
| 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 | | 2016-17 Meeting Schedule (subject to change)
Dec 6- Holiday Party Jan 3 - Occupational Therapy
Feb 7 - Energy Healing for Kids
Mar 7 - New Methods for Brain Health
Apr 4 - Women in Transition |
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