Tuesday, February 1, 2011 from 6:30-8:30pm
"Feeding Your Family - Whole Foods"
With our lives being so busy, it can be difficult to really incorporate better food choices into our lives. We’ll talk about the multitude of eating options, specialized diets, and eating on the go. We will look at ways to make “eating well” easy in thought and process. Our guest speaker, Kylie Mikuta, is a Holistic Health and Lifestyle coach. She has been involved in holistic nutrition for herself and her family for over 20 years. She teaches parents how to incorporate whole foods, gluten and other allergy eating, and reducing symptoms of disease and illness in their family. Her website is www.TrueEating.com
We hold our monthly meetings at the Fairfax Church of Christ* 3901 Rugby Road Fairfax, Virginia 22033
*Holistic Moms is not affiliated with any church/religious group. We gratefully acknowledge FXCC's donation of meeting space to our group.
Directions: http://www.fxcc.org/index.php/Parking/where-we-are.html
PARKING: Please follow the signs into the church parking lot and around the back of the building to the "member parking." (NOT in the front labeled "visitor parking.") You can only enter the building at the door that has a sign that says Office/Stepping Stones. We meet upstairs in the large meeting room. Please follow the HMN signs to the room via elevator or stairs.
Monthly meetings are open to members and first time visitors. If you have visited us previously and these topics are appealing to you, please consider becoming a member! Your membership dues help pay for the events we hold. Our member only events include journal club, playgroups, outings, and preschool coop. We have a knitting group and sewing group, and have just started an "Exploring Nourishing Traditions" group in January. We are always open to your new ideas and events!
We hope to see you soon!
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
January 2011 Meeting - HERBAL PHARMACY!
Please join the NOVA chapter of the Holistic Moms Network for our January Meeting – January 4, 2011 from 6:30-8:30pm
Our topic is the "Herbal Pharmacy" You will learn:
- preventative strategies to keep your family well through cold and flu season
- what foods, herbs & home remedies to reach for in cases of: respiratory flu, stomach flu, colds/congestion/sinus issues
- guidelines on how to create a holistic, natural medicine cabinet for your family
Our guest speaker is Laura Davimes. She is an Herbalist, Writer and Wellness Center Educator. She has spent 22 years exploring nutrition, herbs & farming and has been practicing herbalism professionally since 1997. She has taught many classes in the Richmond and Charlottesville areas and has had several articles published in health magazines. Her website is http://www.herbanavenues.com
We hold our monthly meetings at the Fairfax Church of Christ* 3901 Rugby Road Fairfax, Virginia 22033
*Holistic Moms is not affiliated with any church/religious group. We gratefully acknowledge FXCC's donation of meeting space to our group.
Directions: http://www.fxcc.org/index.php/Parking/where-we-are.html
PARKING: Please follow the signs into the church parking lot and around the back of the building to the "member parking." (NOT in the front labeled "visitor parking.") You can only enter the building at the door that has a sign that says Office/Stepping Stones. We meet upstairs in the large meeting room. Please follow the HMN signs to the room via elevator or stairs.
Monthly meetings are open to members and first time visitors. If you have visited us previously and these topics are appealing to you, please consider becoming a member! Your membership dues help pay for the events we hold. Our member only events include journal club, playgroups, outings, and preschool coop. We have recently added a knitting group and sewing group, and are starting an "Exploring Nourishing Traditions" group in January. We are always open to your new ideas and events!
We hope to see you soon, and wish you all the best in the New Year.
Laurie and Alexa
Our topic is the "Herbal Pharmacy" You will learn:
- preventative strategies to keep your family well through cold and flu season
- what foods, herbs & home remedies to reach for in cases of: respiratory flu, stomach flu, colds/congestion/sinus issues
- guidelines on how to create a holistic, natural medicine cabinet for your family
Our guest speaker is Laura Davimes. She is an Herbalist, Writer and Wellness Center Educator. She has spent 22 years exploring nutrition, herbs & farming and has been practicing herbalism professionally since 1997. She has taught many classes in the Richmond and Charlottesville areas and has had several articles published in health magazines. Her website is http://www.herbanavenues.com
We hold our monthly meetings at the Fairfax Church of Christ* 3901 Rugby Road Fairfax, Virginia 22033
*Holistic Moms is not affiliated with any church/religious group. We gratefully acknowledge FXCC's donation of meeting space to our group.
Directions: http://www.fxcc.org/index.php/Parking/where-we-are.html
PARKING: Please follow the signs into the church parking lot and around the back of the building to the "member parking." (NOT in the front labeled "visitor parking.") You can only enter the building at the door that has a sign that says Office/Stepping Stones. We meet upstairs in the large meeting room. Please follow the HMN signs to the room via elevator or stairs.
Monthly meetings are open to members and first time visitors. If you have visited us previously and these topics are appealing to you, please consider becoming a member! Your membership dues help pay for the events we hold. Our member only events include journal club, playgroups, outings, and preschool coop. We have recently added a knitting group and sewing group, and are starting an "Exploring Nourishing Traditions" group in January. We are always open to your new ideas and events!
We hope to see you soon, and wish you all the best in the New Year.
Laurie and Alexa
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Consuming Kids screening December 3rd
We are excited to announce that we will be screening _Consuming Kids_ again! We are partnering with Accotink Unitarian Universalist Church for this event. They have a big screen projection system, so it will be much easier to see and hear. We'd love to have you join us if you are available. Details below.
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The Northern Virginia Chapter of Holistic Moms Network and Accotink Unitarian Universalist Church's Friday night film series Present:
Consuming Kids: The Commercialization of Childhood
Friday, December 3rd
FREE admission!
Doors open at 7 pm, film begins at 7:30 pm. A discussion follows the film.
Bring your dinner and your whole family, if you like.
Films shown on big screen with surround sound!
ACCOTINK UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH
10215 Lakehaven Court, Burke, Virginia 22015
703-503-4579
www.accotinkuuc.org
This is a non-religious service open to the public
Consuming Kids throws desperately needed light on the practices of a relentless multi-billion dollar marketing machine that now sells kids and their parents everything from junk food and violent video games to bogus educational products and the family car. Drawing on the insights of health care professionals, children's advocates, and industry insiders, the film focuses on the explosive growth of child marketing in the wake of deregulation, showing how youth marketers have used the latest advances in psychology, anthropology, and neuroscience to transform American children into one of the most powerful and profitable consumer demographics in the world. Consuming Kids pushes back against the wholesale commercialization of childhood, raising urgent questions about the ethics of children's marketing and its impact on the health and well-being of kids.
Running time: 67 minutes.
For more information: http://www.mediaed.org
Consuming Kids: The Commercialization of Childhood
Friday, December 3rd
FREE admission!
Doors open at 7 pm, film begins at 7:30 pm. A discussion follows the film.
Bring your dinner and your whole family, if you like.
Films shown on big screen with surround sound!
ACCOTINK UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH
10215 Lakehaven Court, Burke, Virginia 22015
703-503-4579
www.accotinkuuc.org
This is a non-religious service open to the public
Consuming Kids throws desperately needed light on the practices of a relentless multi-billion dollar marketing machine that now sells kids and their parents everything from junk food and violent video games to bogus educational products and the family car. Drawing on the insights of health care professionals, children's advocates, and industry insiders, the film focuses on the explosive growth of child marketing in the wake of deregulation, showing how youth marketers have used the latest advances in psychology, anthropology, and neuroscience to transform American children into one of the most powerful and profitable consumer demographics in the world. Consuming Kids pushes back against the wholesale commercialization of childhood, raising urgent questions about the ethics of children's marketing and its impact on the health and well-being of kids.
Running time: 67 minutes.
For more information: http://www.mediaed.org
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Non-Toxic Beauty! Come Learn With Us!
Come join the northern VA chapter of the Holistic Moms Network for "Non-Toxic Beauty" on Tuesday, November 2, from 6:30-8:30pm. We’ll welcome guest speaker Julie Smallfelt of the Comfort and Joy Wellness Spa in Fairfax Virginia. She will discuss selecting personal care products with effectiveness and healthy ingredients in mind. If you are confused, concerned, or curious about the product labels, ingredients, and chemicals in your makeup, hair products, and lotions this is for you! This discussion will focus on the most common personal care product ingredients and some substitutes that can be used that do not contain potentially negative ingredients. Bring two of your favorite products to compare ingredients.
Whether you are able to attend or not, here are some great resources from Julie:
- Not Just a Pretty Face, The Ugly Side of the Beauty Industry, by Stacy Malkan (see www.notjustaprettyface.org has more information about the ingredients in personal care products as well
Children and other family members are welcome.
We meet at the Fairfax Church of Christ* 3901 Rugby Road Fairfax, Virginia 22033
*Holistic Moms is not affiliated with any church/religious group. We gratefully acknowledge FXCC's donation of meeting space to our group.
Directions: http://www.fxcc.org/index.php/Parking/where-we-are.htmlPARKING: Please follow the signs into the church parking lot and around the back of the building to the "member parking." (NOT in the front labeled "visitor parking.") You can only enter the building at the door that has a sign that says Office/Stepping Stones. We meet upstairs in the large meeting room. Please follow the HMN signs to the room via elevator or stairs.
Monthly meetings are open to members and first time visitors. If you have visited us previously and this topic is appealing to you, please consider becoming a member! Your membership dues help pay for the events we hold. Our member only events include journal club, playgroups, outings, and preschool coop. We have recently added a knitting group and sewing group, and are always open to new ideas and events!
We hope to see you there!
Alexa Hutchins & Laurie Cunningham
Northern Virginia Chapter Co-Leaders, Holistic Moms Network
Whether you are able to attend or not, here are some great resources from Julie:
- Not Just a Pretty Face, The Ugly Side of the Beauty Industry, by Stacy Malkan (see www.notjustaprettyface.org has more information about the ingredients in personal care products as well
Children and other family members are welcome.
We meet at the Fairfax Church of Christ* 3901 Rugby Road Fairfax, Virginia 22033
*Holistic Moms is not affiliated with any church/religious group. We gratefully acknowledge FXCC's donation of meeting space to our group.
Directions: http://www.fxcc.org/index.php/Parking/where-we-are.htmlPARKING: Please follow the signs into the church parking lot and around the back of the building to the "member parking." (NOT in the front labeled "visitor parking.") You can only enter the building at the door that has a sign that says Office/Stepping Stones. We meet upstairs in the large meeting room. Please follow the HMN signs to the room via elevator or stairs.
Monthly meetings are open to members and first time visitors. If you have visited us previously and this topic is appealing to you, please consider becoming a member! Your membership dues help pay for the events we hold. Our member only events include journal club, playgroups, outings, and preschool coop. We have recently added a knitting group and sewing group, and are always open to new ideas and events!
We hope to see you there!
Alexa Hutchins & Laurie Cunningham
Northern Virginia Chapter Co-Leaders, Holistic Moms Network
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Come and Get 'Em!! Fair Trade, Gluten Free, Vegan, Organic Dark Chocolates!
There are so many small steps we can each take to "Green" our Halloween. Give something to your trick-or-treaters that shows you care about what kids eat and our planet - buy some delicious, organic, fair-trade dark chocolates!
HMN of NOVA is selling Dark Chocolate "Minis" from Equal Exchange, a company who:
*empowers farmers and consumers
*supports small farmer co-ops
*uses sustainable farming methods
*provides high-quality organics
For more information on Equal Exchange, visit http://www.equalexchange.coop/
Join us in creating stronger local communities, a more just food system and a healthier planet by making responsible food purchases.
We have bags of 25 individually wrapped organic, fair trade, gluten-free, vegan, mini dark chocolate bars (.16 oz each). Buy more and save:
1 bag for $7
2 bags for $12
4 bags for $20
Cash or check payment due at the time of delivery. Proceeds will support the Northern Virginia chapter of the Holistic Moms Network.
Chocolates will be available at the October 5th meeting at Fairfax Church of Christ and then at all official HMN gatherings until they are gone. Get yours early before they run out! Any questions, please let us know!
HMN of NOVA is selling Dark Chocolate "Minis" from Equal Exchange, a company who:
*empowers farmers and consumers
*supports small farmer co-ops
*uses sustainable farming methods
*provides high-quality organics
For more information on Equal Exchange, visit http://www.equalexchange.coop/
Join us in creating stronger local communities, a more just food system and a healthier planet by making responsible food purchases.
We have bags of 25 individually wrapped organic, fair trade, gluten-free, vegan, mini dark chocolate bars (.16 oz each). Buy more and save:
1 bag for $7
2 bags for $12
4 bags for $20
Cash or check payment due at the time of delivery. Proceeds will support the Northern Virginia chapter of the Holistic Moms Network.
Chocolates will be available at the October 5th meeting at Fairfax Church of Christ and then at all official HMN gatherings until they are gone. Get yours early before they run out! Any questions, please let us know!
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Acupuncture
A huge thanks to Gary Kaplan for giving an informative talk at our June meeting.
For more info visit: http://kaplanclinic.com/
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Ahhh...Relaxing!
The Mother's Day Spa pampering night was a smashing success! Laurie did an incredible amount of work for it and it showed. Everyone had a great time enjoying tasty food and drinks, enjoying sessions with wonderful practitioners, and taking home a lovely cloth tote full of great free samples. We are already planning for next year! :)
A huge thank you to all the practitioners who participated in the event!
For a few more pics, click HERE.
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