September Meeting: Picky Eating Solutions

Tuesday, September 3rd at 7pm, Cambrian Branch Library, 1780 Hillsdale Ave, San Jose, CA

Are you worried that your child is not receiving the right nutrients to thrive and develop? 

There are solutions!  Join Betsy Hicks, Director and founder of Elementals Living Holistic Wellness Center of Los Gatos and author of “Picky Eating Solutions”, as she provides step-by-step guidelines for increasing cooperation as your child learns to enjoy a variety of foods.  You will learn how to desensitize textures and implement gentle behavior methods that are possible even with a special needs child.  Bring fun back into your kitchen for this motivational session that will send you home excited for meal-time.

August Meeting: Celebrating our Passions!

Tuesday, August 6th at 7pm, Cambrian Branch Library, 1780 Hillsdale Ave, San Jose, CA

Celebrate our Passions! Everyone has skills, passions, and knowledge that should be shared, appreciated, and rejoiced. Are you knowledgeable about something: are you a great cook, someone who can make others smile easily, or have a skill/trade to teach? Want to learn what our members are passionate about?

Join us in discovering and learning from all of our amazing members! We will celebrate each others passions, skills, and knowledge in this extremely informative meeting.

July Meeting: Camping with Kids

Tuesday, July 2nd at 7pm, Cambrian Branch Library, 1780 Hillsdale Ave, San Jose, CA

Want to enjoy the great outdoors with kids, but find the idea daunting?

Come join us in learning from our fantastic members ideas, tips, and techniques to making the great outdoors accessible for your family. This discussion will be a great precursor to our Annual Family Camping Trip and we encourage all families attending our camping trip to join us! If you have never gone camping before or with your kids, you won’t want to miss this fun and informative meeting.

June Meeting: Kid Protection Planning

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.
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May Meeting: Garden Planning/Plant Swap

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.

HMN San Jose Moms Weekend Out

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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!
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April Meeting: Holistic On A Budget

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.

March Meeting: Work Without Weaning

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.

 

February Meeting: Homeopathy First Aid

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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.

January Meeting: Annual Swap

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.
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