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MONTHLY CHAPTER MEETING
HOLISTIC MOMS CONNECT  Wednesday, October 16th, 7pm Join us for Holistic Moms Connect! Make your own aromatherapy Cinnamon and Orange Holiday Room Spray with supplies provided by Frontier Co-op Wholesale. After we make our sprays, we will have lots of time for conversation and connection. Bring a friend and spread the word!
Frontier Co-op Wholesale is generously providing the supplies needed to make a Cinnamon Orange Holiday Room Spray for you to take home. Please RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/2849459295084291/ Meeting Location: Steeple Run Clubhouse, 6s050 Steeple Run Drive, Naperville, IL. -------------------------------------------------------------------------
NOVEMBER MEETING...SAVE THE DATE!
Wednesday, Novemver 20th, 7pm
MEDITATION MINI WORKSHOP -
The Dawning of Stillness Meditation is an essential tool in today's world. Yet beginning a practice is perhaps the hardest step. Tantric Parayoga Yoga has many preliminary steps to systematically quiet the mind, like gently guiding the child toward focus away from distraction. Join us for a mini workshop with Karen Weber-Manz, who will share a few simple tools to help you make this lifelong, highly beneficial commitment.
Karen Weber-Manz E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, YACEP, LMT is a Parayoga Teacher, Certified Yoga Therapist & devout Bhakti Yogi who has been teaching Yoga for over 17 years.
| | | | MEMBER HIGHLIGHT
JILL ZMACZYNSKI How long have you been a member of HMN? I have been a member for about a month now. I am a holistic mom because: I want the best for my kids. I want them to be healthy and to live in a healthy environment. The easy, popular way to do things come at costs that we don't pay enough attention to. All the convenient foods, packaging, and entertainment are not good for us. My holistic passions are... My holistic passion is making environmentally good choices. We are trying to get rid of all the plastic. I use natural cleaning agents in my house and don't put chemicals in my yard. My current project is trying to cut down on all the stuff we surround ourselves with.
What inspires you about HMN or holistic living? I need help on this journey to be more holistic and it's much more fun to get it in person than through a computer. My first meeting was making elderberry syrup and I was hooked. One of my favorite recipes: QUINOA CHILI Quinoa Chili is one of the tastiest healthy recipes! It's loaded with vegetables, quinoa, beans and it's all simmered together in a deliciously seasoned broth. Definitely a recipe you'll want to add to the dinner rotation!
2 cups cooked quinoa (from 2/3 cup dry)
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 large yellow onion , diced (1 3/4 cup)
4 cloves garlic , minced
2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes
1 (15 oz) can can tomato sauce
1 (14.5 oz) can low-sodium vegetable broth
1 (7 oz) can diced green chiles
2 1/2 Tbsp chili powder
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp cocoa powder
1 1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper, more or less to taste
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 (15 oz) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed (I used one dark red, one light red)
1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 Tbsp lime juice
For serving (optional)
Shredded cheddar cheese, diced avocado, sour cream, tortilla chips
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large enameled cast iron pot over medium-high heat. Once oil is hot add onion and saute until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and saute 1 minute longer.
Add in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, cooked quinoa, vegetable broth, green chiles, chili powder, cumin, cocoa, paprika, sugar, coriander, cayenne pepper and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Bring mixture just to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer, cover pot and allow to simmer 30 minutes.
Add in all kidney beans, black beans, corn, cilantro and lime and cook until heated through. Serve warm with optional toppings and sides (cheddar, sour cream, diced avocados and tortilla chips). https://www.cookingclassy.com/quinoa-chili/ | | | | | 2019 MEETINGS (subject to change)
3rd Wednesday of each month, 7 - 9 PM (unless otherwise noted)
LOCATION: Steeple Run Clubhouse, 6s050 Steeple Run Drive, Naperville, IL.
November 20th - Meditation - a Mini Workshop
December 18th - Holistic Moms Connect - Holiday Dinner | | | | EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES Chapter Meetings: Held the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 7-9 pm at Steeple Run Clubhouse, 6s050 Steeple Run Dr, Naperville IL 60540. Open to the public.
MEMBERS ONLY:
Moms Night Out: A moms only "playdate". Babies in arms are welcome. Dates, activities and locations vary. Watch for postings in our Yahoo! Group and Member Facebook page.
Family Gatherings, Movie Nights, Book Club and additional member activities are scheduled occasionally. Members are encouraged to set up an activity!
Check out or local website for details. http://chicagowestsub.holisticmoms.org | | | | |
