
Tuesday, June 4th at 7pm, Cambrian Branch Library, 1780 Hillsdale Ave, San Jose, CA
Want to know the best way to keep your child safe?
Wonder what to do now to keep your child to protect your child’s future?
Kids Protection Planning is from a legal perspective and covers things that parents know they need to think about, but are not always sure where to get accurate information. Lawyer and mother, Khristine Serbin, will discuss things as simple as making sure that the babysitter has updated emergency contact information and instructions to more complex matters like why not to name a couple as guardians for your children. This is a must not miss meeting for all parents. To Continue reading “June Meeting: Kid Protection Planning” »

Tuesday, May 7th at 7pm, Cambrian Branch Library, 1780 Hillsdale Ave, San Jose, CA
Do you have a Green Thumb?
Want to eat learn from those that do?
Learn great tips and suggestions on growing a bountiful garden this spring/summer! Join us for a fun plant swap and round table discussion on gardening in the bay area. People are encouraged to bring and swap plants, seeds, info, and advice! This will be a great meeting to learn and meet our members.

From April 12-14th, 8 lovely members (1 member left before the picture was taken) from HMN San Jose went to Mt Madonna for a getaway. We rented a Yurt – which we highly recommend. We wanted to get back to nature, relax, yet be comfortable and have the trip be affordable. The Yurt was fantastic! To Continue reading “HMN San Jose Moms Weekend Out” »

Tuesday, April 9th at 7pm, Cambrian Branch Library, 1780 Hillsdale Ave, San Jose, CA
Think being green is expensive?
Want to eat healthier, but are afraid it will break the bank?
Join us for our April meeting to learn the techniques of frugally financing a holistic lifestyle. Co-leader and bargain finder extraordinaire, Jennifer Oh, will present her extensive bag of tricks and provide information to help you save. Learn how to reduce expenses while still being eco-conscious and eating healthy, organic foods. Discover ways to stay on budget and afford the holistic lifestyle you want. The discussion is broken down into several areas: utilities, home, and food. Learn techniques and information to save in all areas.

Tuesday, March 5th at 7pm, Cambrian Branch Library, 1780 Hillsdale Ave, San Jose, CA
Are you a working mom who would like to continue breastfeeding?
Wonder what rights does a working mom have re: breastfeeding?
Join Holistic Moms Network to hear suggestions and strategies to successfully continue to breastfeed once you return to work from an experienced working/pumping mom/lactation consultant.
This class will give mothers step-by-step instruction on what they should do to prepare for going back to work. Even if you are not a nursing mom, this is vital information. Please join us in gaining knowledge on women’s nursing rights in the workplace.

Tuesday, February 5th at 7pm, Cambrian Branch Library, 1780 Hillsdale Ave, San Jose, CA
Are you interested in learning more about natural healing?
Want to learn more about Homeopathy?
Join Holistic Moms Network as Mary Jo Aloi, CCH, presents a short introduction to homeopathy, followed by a discussion on using homeopathic remedies in the most common first aid situations. Explore what homeopathic first aid kits are available and how you might want to personalize them for yourself and your family.
Mary Jo Aloi, CCH, is certified as a classical homeopath by the Council for Homeopathic Certification and is a registered member of The Society of Homeopaths, North America. She holds practitioner diplomas from The School of Homeopathy, Devon and from The Dynamis School for Advanced Homeopathic Studies. She is focused on constitutional homeopathic care, working with people to reduce their overall level of susceptibility and increase their health over the long term through her extensive training and committed competent care.

Reduce, Recycle, and Reuse!!
January 8th @ 7pm at the Cambrian Branch Library, 1780 Hillsdale Ave, San Jose, 95124
Join HMN San Jose in our Annual Swap. This is a fantastic way to find a new use for your gently used clothing, toys, and accessories. Kids grow so fast and, often times, their clothes are barely used. Why buy brand new when you can get like brand new for free? We also welcome men’s and women’s clothing, shoes, and accessories too. To Continue reading “January Meeting: Annual Swap” »

Tuesday, December 4th at 7pm, Cambrian Branch Library, 1780 Hillsdale Ave, San Jose, CA
Join the San Jose Chapter of HMN in celebrating the Holidays with our annual Potluck. This is a great time for everyone to get together and enjoy the holidays – before they get too crazy!
Enjoy and sample foods from all of our different cultural backgrounds, win prizes, and have fun meeting our members. Meet our members and join in on our discussion on what is holistic living. Learn tips, suggestions, and information on how to simplify life, become eco-conscious, and live healthier.

Tuesday, November 13th at 7pm, Cambrian Branch Library, 1780 Hillsdale Ave, San Jose, CA
Do you often feel imbalanced? Want to learn to take charge of your health? Want to learn more about your cycle and to embrace it?
Join the Holistic Moms Network of San Jose in welcoming Charis Wolf, LAc, as she explains how a woman’s monthly cycle is often an easy way to diagnose a woman’s health. Join us in learning more about our cycle, health, and how to embrace both. Take home information on some practical remedies for a healthy cycle; managing PMS, cravings, cramps, etc. Instead of feeling like your cycle is a monthly curse, learn to view it as a monthly ritual that’s a testament to the creative force that women are and become empowered to take control of your health and well-being.

Tuesday, October 2nd at 7pm, Cambrian Branch Library, 1780 Hillsdale Ave, San Jose, 95124
Are You Looking for Others Who Share Your Passions…
Living Green. Whole Foods. Organic. Non Toxic Living. Holistic Healing. Nutrition.
Creating Balance. Holistic Education. Stress Reduction. Fighting Consumerism.
Positive Discipline. Attachment Parenting. Breastfeeding. Cloth Diapering. Allergies.
Join us at our Open House and check out what Holistic Moms Network of San Jose is all about! Learn what holistic means, how to easily incorporate holistic living, and the benefits. Come meet our members, have great food (pot luck), and win prizes too! This is a great way to learn more about HMN and the San Jose chapter!
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Our Purpose Our purpose is to generate awareness, education, and support for holistic parenting and to provide a nurturing, open-minded and respectful community for parents to share these ideals. We serve to encourage moms (and dads) in their efforts to parent naturally and to raise their children holistically, to help holistic moms find others with whom they can connect and to continually educate ourselves and our families about alternative health, mindful parenting, natural healing and environmental stewardship.
Monthly Meetings take place the First Tuesday of every month at 7:00pm, the Cambrian Branch Library Community Room, 1780 Hillsdale Ave, San Jose, CA 95124 unless otherwise noted on the calendar
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