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, & Grace Soraparu
Chapter Leaders Chicago Western Suburbs
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Monthly Chapter Meeting Tuesday, January 9th, 7pm | Join us for a fun presentation by... Angela Mosshamer of Natural Order: Helping to bring Natural Order to our personal spaces With the dawn of a new calendar year, I find many people are motivated to make positive changes to personal spaces so they can find a balance. I strongly believe making changes has to start with your own personal space (you), and then tools can be applied to implement change in actual spaces. For example, if my laundry room is overwhelming and causes an emotional and maybe a physical negative response, I first need to work through what is causing that before I can start organizing the laundry room itself. I would like to walk through three steps that I find help people when they feel "stuck" and identifying what the Natural Order should be. I will teach you how to apply tactical skills to achieve a more organized space. This will lead you to more personal productivity and less stress. In 2013 Angela Mosshamer started her organization business, Natural Order. She has worked with clients on several projects that include but are not limited to unpacking, purging and organizing spaces in homes such as playrooms, kitchens, bedrooms, home offices, and garages. Every client's needs are different, but the main goal is always to make them feel more at ease in their space. This allows them to function optimally with the tools she provides. Angela strives to restore Natural Order for every client. She can be reached at mosshamer.angela@gmail.com or (773) 633-6035. *PLEASE NOTE: THE DATE OF THIS MONTH'S MEETING IS JAN. 9TH* |
| | TANYA!! We'd like to thank Tanya for 2+ years of amazing leadership service. She has kept us on task, organized many a chapter meetings and given so much of her time, love and friendship to this chapter and we cannot find enough words of gratitude for all you have done She is above all, a loving mother, friend and wife who has brought so much to our chapter. Thank you for stepping up when the chapter needed you most, for helping to keep our chapter strong and for promising to continue to stay involved! We will miss your contagious laugh and smile but wish you much luck with all the other activities you will take on - those groups are so lucky to have you! With lots of love, The Leadership Team We would also like to thank all of our amazing presenters from 2017: - Kelly Goetz - Healing Bridge
- Sandra Carey - Center for Vitality and Balance
- Dr. Wanda Rossan, Naprapath
- Veronica Montinola - LSP Feng Shui
- Dr. William Walsh - Walsh Research Institute
- Shannon Chada - Full Circle Harmony
- Dr Angela Planer-Venegoni & Dr. Erika Zolnierczyk - Naper Dental Sleep Center
- Kim Oswald - Kim Oswald Coaching
- Amy Logan -Author, A Girl with a Cape
- Jeff Lucas & Krista Sherinian - Dunham Counseling
Thank you all for a fantastic year! We look forward to 2018, where we will be celebrating BIG for the 10th anniversary of our chapter! |
Member Highlight Mallory McClelland | | How long have you been a member of HMN?
I've been a member since August 2017.
I am a holistic mom because: my son, Christian, was diagnosed with Global Motor Delay in December 2012 when he was 2 years old. When we were at that diagnostic appointment the developmental pediatrician really gave us no hope for the future, instead she painted a very dark and grim picture for the rest of his life. She mentioned that he would always struggle and may never speak. I decided that her prognosis was not set in stone and it certainly was not going to be our fate. From there I intuitively began researching autism, as autism and Global Motor Delay has very similar characteristics, and I found a world of holistic options for my son. We began with diet and eventually ventured into supplementation, homeopathy, homotoxicology, essential oils and energy work. I'm excited to say that he's 7 years old now and attends a mainstream private school. We're still working on behaviors from all angles, but aside from that Christian is in an amazing place!
My holistic passions are: helping mothers develop and trust their innate "mommy gut". With my son's journey I had my own spiritual awakening which led to a blossoming and remembrance of my psychic gifts. I know with every fiber of my being that Christian chose his purpose to lead me to mine. I have my own energy healing practice where I tune into what a child and family need physically, mentally, emotionally, energetically and spiritually in order to come into health, wellness and balance. As much as I love doing that, I find my path and my purpose shifting to empowering the mother to heal herself and her family. I've been called to help mother's develop and trust their intuition. There's nothing more holistic in my opinion. It's a joy to bear witness to the mother's lightbulb turning on when she realizes that she's had the answers within her all along! I am also in love with oils, flower essences, homeopathy, and crystals.
What inspires you about HMN or holistic living?
It's inspiring to see women come together for the shared purpose of health and healing on all levels. It takes me back to the roots of civilization, the women's circles, where women would gather and share their wisdom, support, and love. Holistic Moms Network gives mother's the opportunity to do that in a modern way. I believe that we all have a shared mission of health and balance for our families and for ourselves. I love being a part of a community that is so knowledgeable, nonjudgmental and loving.
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| Chapter Events and Activities
| Chapter Meetings: Held the 1st Tuesday of every month from 7-9 pm at Four Winds Waldorf School, 30W160 Calumet Ave W, Warrenville, IL 60555. Open to the public.
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 | | 2018 Meeting Schedule (subject to change)
Jan 9th - Decluttering Feb 6th - Beauty: Face & Hair Mar 6th - Alexander Technique Apr 3rd - Mindfulness and our Children May 1st - Myofacial therapies, etc. Jun 5th - Neurodevelopmental Optometry Jul 10th - Vibrant Illinois/Vaccine education Aug 7th - Sensory Issues Sep 11th - Plagiocephaly; flat head/torticollis Oct 2nd - Spirit Animals Nov 6th - Health & Wellness Dec 4th - Holiday Party |
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| 2017 New Members! | | Welcome to all the new members that joined in 2017!
New Members: Martina B
Karen C
Krissie G
Kelly G
Samirah G
Janice J
Mallory M
Kally M
Jeanne R
Michelle S
Megan S
Jenni T
Margaret T
Cori W
New Babies: Priscilla (Ella) Gail Hunter was born June 23rd and joined Marc and Amy and older brother Ethan (age 3) |
| Sponsor | A special thanks to Four Winds Waldorf School for offering us the space to host our meetings! |
| Contact Us | | Dorothy Coop Christy Poniatowski
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