Looking for ideas to get better organized in your home, work or life?
Trying to do it in a green, natural way?
Tried to do it on your own but felt the task too overwhelming?
Our January meeting is going to help you start 2012 out right!
Please join us on Thursday, January 19 for our monthly meeting, where guest speaker Carly Poppalardo of Real Organized VA will offer her best solutions for better focus, less stress, and organization for the holistic family.
7-9 p.m. Children welcome, as always!
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Holiday Social this week!
Please join us Thursday, December 15 for our holiday social potluck. We're starting at 6:30 to accommodate little ones' bedtimes. Bring the whole family! Or come solo if that sounds more fun!
Bring whatever yummy treat you'd like, but please label with all ingredients for those with restrictions or sensitivities. And bringing your own dish & silverware will cut down on our waste.
New this year:
If you have a fun item that is not getting fully optimized use at your home, consider bringing it along for a white elephant gift exchange.
Food pantry and children's clothing (and diaper) donations for our host church are always welcome.
Bring whatever yummy treat you'd like, but please label with all ingredients for those with restrictions or sensitivities. And bringing your own dish & silverware will cut down on our waste.
New this year:
If you have a fun item that is not getting fully optimized use at your home, consider bringing it along for a white elephant gift exchange.
Food pantry and children's clothing (and diaper) donations for our host church are always welcome.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Learn about Integrative Family Medicine
Curious about integrating holistic approaches to treating illnesses with that of mainstream providers?
Looking to add tools to your toolbox for treating common ailments?
Or just curious to learn more about more comprehensive approaches to medical treatment?
Please join us on Thursday, November 17 for our monthly meeting, where guest speaker Dr. Marie Steinmetz – founder of Steinmetz Medical Associates and long-time believer in looking at the whole picture when treating patients -- will discuss an integrative approach to family medicine and answer your questions.
Holistic Moms Network Arlington/Alexandria Chapter July Meeting
Date: Thursday, November 17, 2011
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Location: 716 S. Glebe Road, Arlington, VA, 22204 (in Arlington United Methodist Church)
Children are always welcome. HMN meetings are open to members and first-time visitors. Come see what we're about!
(RSVPs are helpful but not required. jessicahmnarlalex (at) gmail (dot) com )
Holistic Moms Network is not affiliated with any church. However, we do appreciate the generosity of AUMC in hosting our meetings and encourage members and visitors to bring donations of non-perishable food for the church's food pantry, which serves the homeless population in Arlington.
Directions: AUMC is on S. Glebe between S. 7th and S. 8th St., a few blocks north of Columbia Pike, on the west side of the street. Enter the church parking lot from S. Glebe or from S. 7th St. where there is a traffic light (on the north side of church).
Looking to add tools to your toolbox for treating common ailments?
Or just curious to learn more about more comprehensive approaches to medical treatment?
Please join us on Thursday, November 17 for our monthly meeting, where guest speaker Dr. Marie Steinmetz – founder of Steinmetz Medical Associates and long-time believer in looking at the whole picture when treating patients -- will discuss an integrative approach to family medicine and answer your questions.
Holistic Moms Network Arlington/Alexandria Chapter July Meeting
Date: Thursday, November 17, 2011
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Location: 716 S. Glebe Road, Arlington, VA, 22204 (in Arlington United Methodist Church)
Children are always welcome. HMN meetings are open to members and first-time visitors. Come see what we're about!
(RSVPs are helpful but not required. jessicahmnarlalex (at) gmail (dot) com )
Holistic Moms Network is not affiliated with any church. However, we do appreciate the generosity of AUMC in hosting our meetings and encourage members and visitors to bring donations of non-perishable food for the church's food pantry, which serves the homeless population in Arlington.
Directions: AUMC is on S. Glebe between S. 7th and S. 8th St., a few blocks north of Columbia Pike, on the west side of the street. Enter the church parking lot from S. Glebe or from S. 7th St. where there is a traffic light (on the north side of church).
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
October meeting to discuss parenting styles
Join us on October 20 for a member-led discussion about parenting styles.
What does it mean to identify with certain styles of parenting?
Let's talk about various approaches, including, but not limited to:
We can also incorporate ideas about schooling, feeding, toileting and whatever else comes up. Let's share our passions and learn from each other in a non-judgmental environment.
Special note to community members in the fields of parenting education and counseling:
You are welcome to join to contribute to the discussion. We'd love to hear from you. However, we are not seeking speakers for the evening, and solicitation is prohibited. We will have a place for displaying materials for people to peruse at their leisure, but please refrain from promoting any services during the meeting.
If you are a parenting expert, therapist or other related professional and you are interested in joining in the meeting or sending resources ahead, please contact Jessica at jessicahmnarlalex (at) gmail (dot) com.
As usual, the meeting is 7-9 p.m. at AUMC, 716 S. Glebe Rd., Arlington, VA 22204.
What does it mean to identify with certain styles of parenting?
Let's talk about various approaches, including, but not limited to:
- attachment parenting
- conscious parenting
- playful parenting
- positive parenting
- simplicity parenting
- mindful parenting
- compassionate parenting
We can also incorporate ideas about schooling, feeding, toileting and whatever else comes up. Let's share our passions and learn from each other in a non-judgmental environment.
Special note to community members in the fields of parenting education and counseling:
You are welcome to join to contribute to the discussion. We'd love to hear from you. However, we are not seeking speakers for the evening, and solicitation is prohibited. We will have a place for displaying materials for people to peruse at their leisure, but please refrain from promoting any services during the meeting.
If you are a parenting expert, therapist or other related professional and you are interested in joining in the meeting or sending resources ahead, please contact Jessica at jessicahmnarlalex (at) gmail (dot) com.
As usual, the meeting is 7-9 p.m. at AUMC, 716 S. Glebe Rd., Arlington, VA 22204.
Monday, September 26, 2011
Traditional Diets in September
Thanks to Real Food blogger and Weston A. Price Foundation publicist Kimberly Hartke for talking to our group at our September meeting on Traditional Diets. We learned a lot!
For any members who missed the presentation or who just want to discuss further, Jessica will be hosting a recap discussion at a playgroup on Friday, October 14, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Email jessicahmnarlalex (at) gmail (dot) com to RSVP and for the address.
For any members who missed the presentation or who just want to discuss further, Jessica will be hosting a recap discussion at a playgroup on Friday, October 14, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Email jessicahmnarlalex (at) gmail (dot) com to RSVP and for the address.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Motherblessing!
We had another wonderful motherblessing earlier this month honoring two mamas. One this past week had a "peaceful and joyous" homebirth and that the "support and warm thoughts" shared during the evening helped that happen. How great to hear!
No matter what the birth plan, we love to honor and pamper mothers as they near such big life transition.
A motherblessing is a special way to honor a woman on her journey to motherhood or to becoming a mom of two, or three, or whatever is next! When we pause to take stock of where we are and where we're headed, we can honor our role as mothers and all our other roles. Our chapter has held motherblessings in groups and for individuals. It's a great way to share our experience and help the mothers feel pow
erful and supported as they approach birth and their new mothering role. Plus, we eat! And we pamper the expectant with massage.Thanks to Kristine for these great photos from our July motherblessing honoring three mamas. It was so nice to hear about their birth and postpartum plans, to share fears and joys, and to just celebrate the amazing work our bodies do to grow new little beings!
Congratulations to all three women on the birth of their baby boys!
And here are a few photos of our September motherblessing at which we had another three pregnant women in attendance, the next in line! If you are a member and are expecting, please make sure the leaders know so that we can plan to honor you!
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Talking about Traditional Diets: September meeting
How can the wisdom of traditional diets address modern-day health concerns?
What connections between health and nutrition did pioneering dentist Weston A. Price find when he traveled the world in the 1920s, and how can we benefit from what he learned?
What is so great about raw milk?
How come obesity rates started rising when low-fat diets came on the scene?
What are healthy fats and why do we (and our children, especially) need them in our diets?
These questions and more will be addressed by “Hartke Is Online!” Real Food blogger and Weston A. Price Foundation publicist Kimberly Hartke at our September 15 meeting. Hope to see you there!
What connections between health and nutrition did pioneering dentist Weston A. Price find when he traveled the world in the 1920s, and how can we benefit from what he learned?
What is so great about raw milk?
How come obesity rates started rising when low-fat diets came on the scene?
What are healthy fats and why do we (and our children, especially) need them in our diets?
These questions and more will be addressed by “Hartke Is Online!” Real Food blogger and Weston A. Price Foundation publicist Kimberly Hartke at our September 15 meeting. Hope to see you there!
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