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This group is for moms and dads in the Chicagoland Area who are striving to raise their children with values alternative to the typical mainstream straight lines. Who are alternative parents? Someone who does something a little or way off the bea…
Meetup topics:
Moms,
Attachment Parenting,
Alternative Parent,
Playgroup
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23.3 miles away Montgomery, IL |
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Moms and Dads |
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Come meet local Polyamorists and other supporters of multipartner relationships and their families in a variety of social settings. Talk about open relationships, polyfidelity, raising children in an alternative family environment, honesty, respect a…
Meetup topics:
Polyamory,
Alternative Parent
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19.3 miles away Aurora, IL |
57
Polyamorists |
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Private
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, wi…
Meetup topics:
Moms,
Stay At Home Moms,
Artistic Parents,
Alternative Parent
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15.2 miles away Western Springs, IL |
35
ProMoms |
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Meet other local gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered families that live in chicago for chicago events. Supporters, extended family of and of the above are also welcome to join. Some of the events will be: Weekend Getaways, Daily Event, Camping,…
Next Meetup:
Dec 7, 2008 at 4:00 PM
Meetup topics: Pride Families, Alternative Parent, Gay Professionals, Gay Parents |
19.5 miles away Chicago, IL |
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Rainbow Families Member |
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Private
Let's have meetup discussions all over America. ~*~ coffeeshops ~*~ videoconferencing ~*~ chatrooms Let's spread the word! Let's have our babies at home! Let's finish the revolution our mothers started!
Meetup topics:
Pregnancy,
Homebirth,
Alternative Parent,
Health Freedom
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19 miles away Chicago, IL |
52
Bornfree! Supporters |
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Meet other local Pagans and earth-reverent folks who are raising a family in the big city. Help organize and charter a new SpiralScouts scouting circle (ages 3-18) here in the city for our children. Explore paganism and earth-consciousness through…
Next Meetup:
Dec 7, 2008 at 3:00 PM
Meetup topics: Homeschool, Pagan Parenting, Pagan Homeschool, Alternative Parent |
20.7 miles away Chicago, IL |
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Earth-Reverent Parents |
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This group is for Mom's, Dad's, and/or caregivers and their children in Wheaton and surrounding suburbs with the following qualities: Open minded, non-judgmental, kind, friendly, awesome, and helpful. Let's work together! This is a playgroup meet up,…
Meetup topics:
Moms,
Alternative Parent,
Playgroup,
Punkymoms
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8.6 miles away Wheaton, IL |
37
Awesome Members |
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Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Alternative Parent,
Shyness & Social Anxiety,
Self-Improvement,
Weight Loss,
Animal Rights, more
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Chicago, IL | Nov 26, 2008 | |
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Chicago, IL | Nov 22, 2008 | |
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“ Retired trade association and marketing executive acting as representative of organization assisting military families in Illinois including outreach to schools and organizing of community based support groups for military parents. ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Alternative Parent,
Parents
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Skokie, IL | Nov 18, 2008 | |
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Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Alternative Parent,
Moms,
Salsa,
Photography,
Couples, more
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Chicago, IL | Nov 16, 2008 | |
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Glenview, IL | Nov 14, 2008 | |
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Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Alternative Parent,
Goddess,
Paranormal,
Spirituality,
Pagan, more
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Montgomery, IL | Nov 11, 2008 | |
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“ I am a great resouse for anyone who wants ways to be creatice with children of all ages and abilities. I am available tocome to you to do programs and/or workshops. ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Alternative Parent,
Moms,
Playgroup,
Artistic Parents,
Gifted Children,
Stay At Home Moms, more
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Woodstock, IL | Nov 10, 2008 | |
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Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Alternative Parent,
Mommy Milk,
Stay At Home Moms,
Homebirth,
Gifted Children, more
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Joliet, IL | Nov 4, 2008 | |
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“ Like minded folks. ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Alternative Parent,
Fire Performers,
Hip Mama,
Sewing,
A Cappella, more
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Carol Stream, IL | Nov 2, 2008 | |
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“ Hi I'm Lorelei, a new mom to little Obree, born September 18. I'm interested in meeting other new moms in Chicago. ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Alternative Parent,
Hip Mama,
Stay At Home Moms,
Attachment Parenting,
Moms, more
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Chicago, IL | Oct 29, 2008 | |
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Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
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Chicago, IL | Oct 27, 2008 | |
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Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Alternative Parent,
Shamanism,
Figure Drawing,
Open Society,
Poetry, more
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Chicago, IL | Oct 22, 2008 | |
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Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Alternative Parent,
Stay At Home Moms,
Playgroup,
Stay at Home Parents,
Hip Mama,
Moms, more
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Chicago, IL | Oct 1, 2008 | |
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Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Alternative Parent,
Mommy Milk,
Attachment Parenting,
Homebirth,
Playgroup, more
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Rolling Meadows, IL | Sep 29, 2008 | |
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Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Alternative Parent,
Art Educators,
Alternative School,
Rudolf Steiner,
Philosophy
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Chicago, IL | Sep 26, 2008 | |
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Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Alternative Parent,
Attachment Parenting,
Moms,
Homemakers,
Stay at Home Parents,
Hip Mama, more
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Chicago, IL | Sep 17, 2008 | |
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“ I am a new adoptive parent, intrested in meeting other parents with similar ideas. I would be willing to help lead a group with someone else. ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Alternative Parent,
Stay at Home Parents,
Moms,
Playgroup,
Hip Mama,
Attachment Parenting, more
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Palatine, IL | Sep 6, 2008 | |
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Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Alternative Parent,
Stay At Home Moms,
Moms,
Animal Rescue,
Playgroup
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Downers Grove, IL | Sep 3, 2008 | |
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Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Alternative Parent,
Yoga,
Natural Learning,
Attachment Parenting,
Hip Mama, more
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Chicago, IL | Sep 3, 2008 | |
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Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Alternative Parent,
Homeschool,
Magickal,
Rainbow Family,
Wicca, more
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Chicago, IL | Aug 31, 2008 | |
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“ Whats up local Mommy's! I love skinny jeans, converse and the Ramones and most of all I love my daughter Trinity. We like to rock out to classic rock and punk music , be silly and laugh tons. ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Alternative Parent,
Attachment Parenting,
Mommy Milk,
Hip Mama,
Artistic Parents,
Punkymoms, more
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Carol Stream, IL | Jul 28, 2008 | |
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Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Alternative Parent,
Peace Corps Parents,
Hip Mama
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Chicago, IL | Jul 5, 2008 | |
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“ I want local Single Parents Meetups because I would like to share my free time with a person that will be match with me. ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Alternative Parent,
Singles,
Disney,
Patriot Party,
Newly Single,
Single Parents, more
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Chicago, IL | Jun 11, 2008 | |
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“ Used to think I was a Carrie, but now I realize I'm a Charlotte!
New mommy to a beautiful boy born in Sept. Motherhood is the hardest thing I have ever done but it's the most rewarding.
Want to get back into shape and meet other mommies. ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Alternative Parent,
Playgroup,
Postpartum,
Attachment Parenting,
Homemakers, more
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Grayslake, IL | May 21, 2008 | |
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Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Alternative Parent,
Punkymoms,
Hip Mama,
Moms,
Playgroup
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Saint Charles, IL | May 15, 2008 | |
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“ We support the local Waldorf school and are looking for other like-minded parents who believe that children should still have a childhood and cannot be "made" into prodigies. ”
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Brookfield, IL | May 5, 2008 | |
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Plainfield, IL | Feb 25, 2008 | |
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Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Alternative Parent,
Turtle and Tortoise,
Parrot,
Bird Rescue,
Exotic Animal Rescue, more
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Chicago, IL | Jan 26, 2008 | |
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Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
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Plano, IL | Jan 26, 2008 | |
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“ I feel that more parents should practice attached parenting because it is a tradition that has been long forgotten. If today we were able to accept our kids and make them feel secure. We would decrease the amount of kids using drugs in our society. ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Alternative Parent,
Attachment Parenting,
Mommy Milk,
Stay at Home Parents,
Work At Home, more
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Joliet, IL | Dec 3, 2007 | |
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“ I want these local Meetups because my partner and I had our first child. We'd like him to see that there are other families like us out there. ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Alternative Parent,
Pride Families,
Lesbian Moms,
Gay Parents,
Rainbow Family,
Gay Couples, more
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Hanover Park, IL | Nov 30, 2007 | |
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Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
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Algonquin, IL | Oct 5, 2007 | |
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“ I want these local Meetups because it would be a great way for my adorable 15 month old son to make new friends. ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Alternative Parent,
Attachment Parenting,
Punkymoms,
Scrapbooking,
Artistic Parents, more
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Chicago, IL | Sep 26, 2007 | |
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Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
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Bolingbrook, IL | Sep 25, 2007 | |
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Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Alternative Parent,
Attachment Parenting,
Mommy Milk,
Homebirth,
Childbirth Professionals
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Chicago, IL | Sep 24, 2007 | |
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“ I love live music, reading (dry, satire mostly, but I'll read almost anything), the outdoors, white wine & sleep :) Max loves airplanes, sand, making faces in the mirror, chasing the cat, climbing, bath time, hummus & Elmo. ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
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Dundee, IL | Sep 22, 2007 | |
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“ We are a family of 6 who are enjoying homeschooling and all the wonderful experiences life has to offer. ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Alternative Parent,
Moms,
Stay At Home Moms,
Playgroup,
Hip Mama, more
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Elburn, IL | Sep 11, 2007 | |
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“ Why should suburban moms have all the fun!? There must be other AP moms/dads/families in the city...let's get together via public transit and leave our cars at home! ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Alternative Parent,
Attachment Parenting
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Chicago, IL | Sep 4, 2007 | |
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“ We are looking for other Polish parents who want their kids to speak Polish and appreciate Polish and American culture and character ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Alternative Parent,
Artistic Parents
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Chicago, IL | Aug 28, 2007 | |
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Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Alternative Parent,
Meetup Organizer,
Homebirth,
Attachment Parenting,
Mommy Milk
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Montgomery, IL | Aug 28, 2007 | |
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“ I want these local Meetups because I don't think I'm a "typical" SAHM (being in a rock band, with tats and all...) and want to meet others nearby with the same attitude and interests. ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Alternative Parent,
Punkymoms,
Moms,
Attachment Parenting,
Mommy Milk, more
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Elgin, IL | Aug 28, 2007 | |
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“ I'm a bit eclectic...I'm a stay-at-home parent, organize a drum circle, am into herbalism and homeopathy, am contemplating homeschooling, have poly interests, am independent in politics, love playing games...I think you get the idea. ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Alternative Parent,
Homeschool,
Herbalists,
Natural Learning,
Clothing Swap, more
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Aurora, IL | Aug 19, 2007 | |
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Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Alternative Parent
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Plainfield, IL | Aug 14, 2007 | |
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“ I am Buddhist and a Therapeutic Touch healer-in-training:) I am also very interested in chakras and crystal healing. I would love to meet other people for sharing and learning! ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Alternative Parent,
Buddhism,
Alternative Health,
Meditation,
Reiki,
Energy Healers, more
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Sycamore, IL | Aug 8, 2007 | |
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“ I'm a single mom looking for other groovy moms or single parents to hang and network with. ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Alternative Parent,
Parents,
Single Parents,
Rainbow Family,
Gay Parents,
Lesbian Moms, more
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Chicago, IL | Aug 4, 2007 | |
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“ I'm a Lithuanian artist & speak 5 languages (Rus, Ger, Fr, Lith & some Spanish). Love to learn about fellow European cultures/languages. I am co-org to the Ger, Sp, Rus, ESL, Chess, & Euro meetups. I am always up for foreign films, music, lit, etc. ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Alternative Parent,
Biracial Women,
Gay Parents,
Lesbian Moms,
Pride Families, more
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Chicago, IL | Jul 29, 2007 | |
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“ I'm interested in meeting and making friendships with hip moms! ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
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Mount Prospect, IL | Jul 24, 2007 | |
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“ http://alternaparent.meetup.com/86/
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Montgomery, IL | Jul 18, 2007 | |
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“ I'm an advocate for breastfeeding/AP & nursed my daughter until she was 3.5 yrs old.I'm studying to become a postpartum doula and hope to also get my IBCLC (lactation consultant) cert. & this would be a great place to meet others with same interests. ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Alternative Parent,
Moms,
Attachment Parenting,
Mommy Milk
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Elgin, IL | Jul 7, 2007 | |
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“ Hello My name is Rhonda and I have four wonderful children. ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Alternative Parent,
Stay at Home Parents,
Stay At Home Moms,
Moms,
Military Families and Friends
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Great Lakes, IL | Jun 23, 2007 | |
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“ Hi, I Just moved here to Vernon hills with my fiancee and my daughter(4week old) I would like to meet moms who are punky, laid back and fun. I Can't wait to meet Friends. ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
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Vernon Hills, IL | Jun 8, 2007 | |
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Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Alternative Parent,
Stay At Home Moms,
Moms,
Attachment Parenting,
Stay at Home Parents, more
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Chicago, IL | Jun 4, 2007 | |
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Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Alternative Parent,
Stay At Home Dads,
Figure Drawing,
Barack Obama,
Parents, more
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Oak Park, IL | May 14, 2007 | |
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“ i miss SF and my California smelly hippie friends:) ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Alternative Parent,
Drum Circle,
New Buddhism,
Buddhism,
Dumpster Diving, more
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Lombard, IL | May 10, 2007 | |
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“ I want these local Meetups because I am interested in other parents that are cool! ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Alternative Parent,
Artistic Parents,
Goth Parents,
Hip Mama,
Punkymoms, more
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Geneva, IL | May 10, 2007 | |
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“ I want these local Meetups because we just moved to Chicago... my husband will be working and my 15 month old daughter and I would love to meet other moms and babies/toddlers to have a laugh with ... ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Alternative Parent,
New and Expecting Parents,
Homemakers,
Attachment Parenting
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Chicago, IL | May 8, 2007 | |
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Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
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South Elgin, IL | May 2, 2007 | |
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“ I want these local Meetups because I am newly divorced and have found it to be a bit lonely. I have lost most of my past social circles and would like to begin new friendships ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Alternative Parent,
Playgroup,
Moms
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Bartlett, IL | Apr 20, 2007 | |
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Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Alternative Parent
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Dekalb, IL | Mar 31, 2007 | |
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Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Alternative Parent,
Hip Mama,
Punkymoms,
Bellydance
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Franklin Park, IL | Mar 31, 2007 | |
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“ I want these local Meetups because I'll be moving to Sycamore in the not so distant future,and I'd like to homeschool. I'd like to hook up with others who are in the area and perhaps form a co-op. ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Alternative Parent,
Attachment Parenting,
Stay at Home Parents
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Sycamore, IL | Mar 27, 2007 | |
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Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Alternative Parent
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Westmont, IL | Feb 7, 2007 | |
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“ I want these local Meetups because we are a feminine lesbian couple who do not have any gay friends in Chicago. ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Alternative Parent,
Gay Couples,
Rainbow Family,
Pride Families,
Gay Parents,
Lesbian Moms, more
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Chicago, IL | Jan 24, 2007 | |
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“ My girls (ages 3 1/2 and 5), are eager to make new friends. We've lived in DeKalb for a little over a year now. We love playing, reading books, making crafts, music, and movies. ”
Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Alternative Parent,
Dads,
Stay At Home Dads,
Stay at Home Parents,
Work At Home
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Dekalb, IL | Jan 9, 2007 | |
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Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Alternative Parent,
Singles,
Borderline Personality Disorder,
Single Parents,
Child Protective Services,
CPS Watch, more
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Elgin, IL | Dec 8, 2006 | |
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Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Alternative Parent,
Single Parents,
Horror Movies,
Goth,
Goth Parents,
Writers, more
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Chicago, IL | Nov 13, 2006 | |
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Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
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Chicago, IL | Oct 29, 2006 | |
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Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Alternative Parent,
Black Professionals,
Lesbian Moms,
Mortgage Professionals,
One Minute Millionaire, more
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Chicago, IL | Oct 10, 2006 | |
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Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Alternative Parent,
Pride Families,
Rainbow Family,
Queer Books,
Lesbian Moms,
Moms, more
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Carpentersville, IL | Sep 28, 2006 | |
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Interested in new Meetup Groups about:
Alternative Parent,
Lesbian Literature,
Rainbow Family,
Gay Parents,
Pride Families,
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