Don't believe all the hype you hear from the talking heads on the T.V. It's not all doom and gloom, there are areas all over the country that are still appreciating. Besides, an educated investor knows how to make money if the market is going up, down, or sideways. It all comes down to being educated. When former Fed. Chairman Alan Greenspan was asked what he thought the difference was between the wealthy and the middle class, his answer was very simple, "The right education!" and he wasn't tal …

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 …

Meet friendly local moms for a fun night out! Whether you're a SAHM, working mom, work-from-home mom, or whatever the case may be, all moms need an occasional night out with the girls! Join us for a variety of enjoyable events including dinner, wine tastings, movie nights, coffee chats, game nights, and other fun nights out on the town! Events will be held mainly in Clarendon Hills/Hinsdale/Oak Brook and surrounding areas, but we're always open to fun new things to do, wherever that may take us. …

WELCOME!This group is for Moms, Dads, and/or caregivers and their children in Wheaton and the surrounding suburbs with the following qualities: open minded, non-judgmental, kind, friendly, and helpful. Both Stay at Home Moms and Working Moms are welcome! This is a playgroup meet up, but there will also be moms nights and family events! Most of our meet ups will be between or close to Lombard-Geneva, including but not limited to the areas of Glen Ellyn, Wheaton, Winfield, and Lombard.We welcome e …

" MBF is an inspirational Moms group that just might change your life!" quote from MBF Mom. "...we walk BY FAITH, not by sight." 2 Corinthians 5:7 Welcome to Moms By Faith! We are a group of Moms of all ages, all walks of life, Christian faith, and even Moms who are just interested in learning about the christian faith. The goal of this Mom's group is to uplift, encourage, support and connect with each other and our children in safe, nonjudgmental environment. We have Faith Enrichment Days with …

MOPS stands for Mothers of Preschoolers. MOPS International exists to encourage, equip and develop every mother of preschoolers to realize her potential as a woman, mother and leader in the name of Jesus Christ. For more information about MOPS International please go to www.mops.org. At Naperville MOPS we strive meet the needs of every mom - urban, suburban and rural moms, stay-at-home and working moms, teen, single and married moms - moms with different lifestyles who all share a similar desire …

Are you looking to meet other families in their 20's, 30's and 40's who have young children (preschool and younger)? Do you live in the Naperville area? Then this group is for you! This group includes married, engaged or seriously dating couples with children.  Meetups include the zoo, parks, playdates, family bbqs, storytime and anything else that's fun for the family.  We'll even try and schedule some moms/dads nights out.  Most meetups are scheduled evenings and weekends so the entire family …

Mothers & More is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of mothers through support, education and advocacy. We address mothers’ needs as individuals and members of society, and promote the value of all the work mothers do. Please visit our website to learn more: http://www.dupagemothersandmore.org/ **Please be sure to review our group's rules and guidelines before you join. They're important and, we feel, worth the read. For the details, click on "Pages" and then "Rules and …

This group was created by a mom who left city life behind to tackle new adventures in suburbia.  And what a blessing!  HAMs has been a great resource for our beautiful children, and for ourselves as young mothers, connecting with ladies in similar life settings. We love venturing out to parks, pools, splash pads, the zoo, children's museum, rec centers, etc. as well as gathering for mom time to socialize without distraction. If you are looking for fun ways to entertain your little one and share …

Welcome! This is a place for women (and especially Moms) who are new to the Naperville area. The hope is that we can connect and share ideas, information, and along the way...become friends. This is a kid-friendly space and our focus is on women sharing the common challenge of being new to an area and proactively seeking to create a new community. Join us as we venture out and enjoy quality time with our families and each other!

We are mainly stay at home moms who enjoy getting out doing things with our children and having the support of other moms. We have playgroups, book clubs, mom's night out, and outings.

Are you looking to meet some non-judgemental, kind, friendly and helpful homeschooling/unschooling families?  Are you looking for fun social outtings, or weekly playdates? Then this group may be for you. This secular homeschool group provides both unstructured and structured social activities, field trips and some group learning activities to families in the Wheaton area with children ranging in age from infant to 14. Our members live from Downers Grove and Lombard to Naperville and West Chicago …

We are a group of mostly stay at home moms with kids ranging from just under 4 years old to newborns. We are excited to develop friendships with other families in the area. Activities will include play dates, family get-togethers, mom/dad's night out, etc. We are open to any ideas to help make this group a great fit for you and your little one. We look forward to sharing this incredible journey with you! Just recently, Meetup.com has changed how new applicants are added to our group through an …

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FAMILY LIFE CENTRAL Where you get connected with other families, find practical tools to use in every day, real life situations and grow as a family and/or parent (Mom, Dad, married, single, divorced, stay-at-home, working, blended, etc.) through a variety of faith-based courses. What will the courses be like? Each course will include a warm welcome, a delicious meal, an opportunity to meet others who face the same everyday challenges of life, and practical information and tools that are releva …

We started this group to get parents and kids out of the house and having fun! Lets go to our many local parks and play until the street lights come on. We want our kids to play the old school games that we grew up loving, games like red rover, kick ball, home free, freeze tag and street hockey. Lets get out and have fun. Everyone is welcome to join; moms, dads, single parents, working parents, or SAHM's. We'll plan meet-up's during the day, evening and weekends so that there are opportunities f …

As working moms, it is sometimes hard to get out and make connections with other moms. So many playgroups focus on daytime activities. This is a group for moms who are interested in evening and weekend activities. We'll enjoy fun playdate activities on the weekends, mom's nights out, fun adventures with our families and just general support and friendship. This is an active group, open only to mothers in the Western Chicago Suburban area.

Ladies....no matter where you are at in your life it is pretty much a guarantee that you don't spend enough time on yourself! Give yourself that time and make yourself a priority in your life. Join our group and meet other fascinating women from all walks of life. Some of us work full time out of the home, some are able to work from home. Others are stay at home moms and some are empty nesters, single, no children or already have grandchildren. Our goal is to share the many stages of life and ex …

Looking for a group of other like-minded convinced Roman Catholic moms? We're a group that gets Catholic moms of all ages together for play groups, museum outings, parish events, conferences, bible studies, visits to the park, and much more. We can also have events for just the ladies, like moms night-out, movies, dinner… and anything else that looks like fun. Although the group is based in the Glen Ellyn/Wheaton area, and most meetups will take place here, the group is open to all! The main pur …

This is a group for Polish speaking moms and young children who want to meet and play together in a Polish speaking environment. As a mother of two young boys who will hopefully be bilingual (or trilingual) I would like them to make new friends who can speak not only English but also Polish. I am aware that kids learn best from other kids. That's why for those of you who have only one or two people speaking Polish to your children, getting to know other moms and children who can share the same l …

Hello & we are the Ladies of Today Enjoying Life. That means we are bisexual or bicurious ladies that handle our business & enjoy life! Some of us are single, in a relationship or married. Doesnt matter if you are employed or a homemaker.  We are going to  have a blast meeting new people, planning events ranging from board game night, potlucks,  movies, shopping, dinner, spa days, socializing, plays, cocktails,  yearly getaways,  you name it! If you are looking to get back to happy or get away f …

Moms of Color Meetup Group brings women of color together in Glendale Heights, IL, Carol Stream, Bloomingdale, Glen Ellyn, and other surrounding areas. This group is for New Moms of Color who are looking to connect with other moms who are like you or similar.This group is for sisterhood and encouragement to share the joys and challenges of motherhood. We are Stay at home moms, working moms, married and single.If you want to get out of the house and meet other moms,have playdates, moms night out, …

Parents wanting to meet other parents. Get out for the night and socialize with other adults.

Este grupo es de padres hispanos, de todas las nacionalidades, con hijos pequeños que viven en los suburbios del suroeste. Muchos de nosotros al mudarnos a los Estados Unidos no tenemos la oportunidad de conocer a otros padres hispanos. Unamos para hacer actividades divertidas con nuestros pequeños y pasarla bien. This is a group of hispanic parents of all nationalities that have small children and live in the southwest suburbs. Many of us, when we moved to the United States, don't have the oppo …

Desi Momz with Pink is a group to bring together Indian families with kids Age (3yrs - 8yrs) together for some fun times including local parks, museums, zoo,  home play dates, crafts, and mom’s night out. We welcome all stay at home moms, part time, and full time working moms who are looking for playgroups and in Aurora, Naperville and the surrounding areas. Come join us and make some new and lasting friendships for you or your child(ren). Members stay "active", which means attending at least on …

This is a social group for mothers who stay home full-time or work part-time with one or more children in the Wheaton Area. My goals are to make new friends, to connect with other moms and their children, to support each other, and to have fun!  Activities may include kids' outings, park days, recipe exchanges, and coffee/lunch meetups. Members are encouraged to suggest new programs or activities at any time. Meeting your neighborhood moms who have little ones the same age as yours is so ideal - …

This is a group for all Multicultural moms with infants and toddlers in Naperville and the surrounding suburbs looking to connect in an environment that promotes diversity and new friendships. We'll meet once a month for group gatherings at local venues like the Brookfield zoo, the arboretum, the Naperville Children's Museum, and local parks. Smaller playgroups can also be arranged on a weekly basis.

This group is for dads and their kids in the Wheaton area to get together for play time, walks, museum visits, to commiserate, you get the gist. I've started it on behalf of my brother, who is a full-time stay at home dad with a 2 and a half year old little girl, since there didn't seem to be any local dad groups, but tons of mom groups. That said, moms are welcome, too! Members are more than welcome to suggest new activities, so let's get this group rolling!