Hey mamas: where are the down-to-earth, socially-conscious, left-of-center, organic, environmentalist, breastfeeding, crafty, artistic, creative, or bookish moms of the Western Suburbs?! UNITE! We don't all agree or do things the same way; but, with this group, you can expect lively and fun conversation about health, nutrition, vaccinations, natural childbirth, co-sleeping, attachment parenting, cloth diapering, extended breastfeeding, education and even politics. "We think long and hard about t …

The Chicago Hip Mama Collective covers the spectrum of personalities, lifestyles, ages (mamas and kids), and neighborhoods. Many members make use of intuitive parenting techniques: extended breastfeeding, cloth diapering, child-led potty training, baby-wearing, and co-sleeping. We have a full calendar of events and a lively message board that supports our community's real-life cohesiveness. Participation is required. We are not just a meetup group for moms. We began as a refuge for admirers of …

The goal of this group is to connect people who love doing yoga, love learning new ways to take care of themselves and the Earth, and love discussing holistic topics. I currently teach yoga by donation out of my 20'x20' home studio in Saint Charles.  I teach a variety of styles for men, women and families, including some specialty programs: fertility enhancement, pre/postnatal, yoga playdates, and Brainy Kids Yoga. To find out more about me and my classes, visit yogaonmonroe.com. I'm very passio …

This is an active group for moms and children infant through preschool age in the NW Suburbs (Palatine, Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights, etc., and the surrounding areas). Let's get together for playgroups, outings with the kids, and moms nights out! ***New members will be required to meet a current member within 2 weeks of joining!***

ARE YOU THE GREENEST SHEEP ON THE BLOCK? --- Cultivating, creating & coloring - like Max with his purple crayon - your family's holistic growth with your conscious green thumbs?… Desperately seeking like-minded & like-hearted others with whom to join, unite & explore in merry, relaxing, renewing, convivial, informative, rich, supportive community communion? WELCOME TO HOLISTIC MOMS (*DADS, FAMILIES) ! JOIN US IF YOU PLEASE ! LEARN MORE: http://LakeCtyIl.HolisticMoms.org

Come join a group of health seekers and health care practitioners determined to take charge of their health. We gather approximately once a month around topics that will empower us to attain and maintain our health. Heathy lifestyles, the power of nutrition, vaccination awareness, environmental health concerns, health care reform issues are just a few of the topics that we will be discussing. We will hear from area health care practitioners discussing the wide range of holistic, alternative and …

Back to Roots Birth Group! Join us for our monthly natural, alternative birth meetup. The focus of this group is to come together monthly to discuss, educate, learn and share information on out of hospital birth, natural pregnancy and postpartum. Topic's will vary monthly. Meet other like minded folks looking to learn more, share your birth story and build community with one another. Tea and snacks will be available.

Northwest Suburban Mommies and Kids group is an active group that is open to all mommies in the North/Northwest Suburbs who are interested in meeting other mommies and kiddos and having fun!

We know each other through our wives/partners who are members of Chicago Hip Mama Collective meet-up group. This is not an open membership group.

**** IMPORTANT:  PLEASE READ BEFORE JOINING **** Just recently, Meetup.com has changed how new applicants are added to our group through an Approve/Decline system.  The Invitation system has been removed completely.  For the safety of our members and their children, we still require those women wanting to join SW MOMs to meet with a group organizer in a public setting before they are approved.  You will be approved only after attending one of our events listed below. Please add my email addres …

Taught by Bob and Cheryl Moeller, married for 32 years with 6 kids, one daughter-in-law, one son-in-law, and one grandson. www.forkeepsministries.com. A group of Christian Singles together to learn about what the Bible has to say about Christian relationships whether you are single or single again. Singles attend that are unattached or attached (dating, courting, engaged).  Topics may vary but are always from God's Word (The Bible). It usually begins with a dinner at a restaurant where you can g …

We started this group with the intention of finding other young (20s and 30s) Jewish families and singles to both celebrate and worship with. A few ideas are Saturday morning family-oriented services/play dates/brunch, parents-nights-out, Torah study/book club and holiday-specific events. More than anything else, we want to develop a Jewish family of our generation in the area, regardless of denominational attachment, or lack thereof. Interfaith, LGBT, multicultural members of "the tribe" are al …

Join adoptive and foster families in the Chicago and Chicago Suburban area who are interested in finding support and information. This group offers workshops on topics such as attachment, emotional and behavioral problems, ADHD, trauma, loss, sexual abuse, and more. It also offers a supportive forum where families can discuss the joys and challenges of fostering and adopting.