BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sassy Moms In The City//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Sassy Moms In The City X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://sassymomsinthecity.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Sassy Moms In The City X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Chicago BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120503T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120503T213000 DTSTAMP:20130216T225607 CREATED:20120415T211732 LAST-MODIFIED:20120502T154810 UID:2902@http://sassymomsinthecity.com SUMMARY:Summer in the City Maternity Fashion Show at Kickin May 3rd DESCRIPTION:    Join Sassy Moms in City\, Neighborhood Parents Network and Kickin Maternity Boutique for Chicago's only Maternity Fashion Show on May 3rd!  Guests will be treated to a mocktails\, hors' d ouerves and fashion show featuring spring trends for new and expectant moms at Topics Lounge. Immediately following\, guests will continue the evening at Kickin Boutique where friendly stylists will help you build a fabulous and sassy spring/summer wardrobe. All purchases that evening receive 15% off. This one-of-a-kind event is not to be missed! Tickets: NPN Members: Adults $12.00\, Non-members: Adults $15.00 Register by purchasing your ticket below or call Kickin' at either 773-281- 6577 or 773-525-2120. SPECIAL DISCOUNTED TICKETS FOR NPN MEMBERS- includes food\, beverage\, access to personal shoppers/stylists\, swag bag\, free raffle ticket and more!  Newborns & lap babies welcome- so feel free to bring your little fashion star! Tickets are non-refundable- contact jay@npnparents.org with questions. RSVP: http://www.npnparents.org/events/596 LOCATION: URL:http://sassymomsinthecity.com/event/summerinthecity/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111118 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111119 DTSTAMP:20130216T225607 CREATED:20111105T051504 LAST-MODIFIED:20111114T101051 UID:2185@http://sassymomsinthecity.com SUMMARY:NPN Pre- Holiday Pop-up Mixer at Flirty Girl Fitness DESCRIPTION:Join us on Nov. 18th for the NPN Pre-Holiday Pop-Up Mixer sponsored by our NPN Moms in Business Group\, an amazing and FREE event for Chicago parents and friends! Let NPN Moms in Business (MIB) show you a great time while you cross holiday shopping off your to-do list. Ten amazing businesses will feature an awesome assortment of unique & fun gifts! Great food by The Drawing Room\, cocktail tasting with Koval Distillery\, mini-manicures\, cash bar\, demo classes by Flirty Girl Fitness\, mini putt-putt from General Cigar Company\, and unreal raffle packages. Get out your favorite party outfit and smile away as Eva Ho Photography & Julia Franzosa Photography capture photos from our fun night!  Plus\, treat yourself to a new head shot with Bum Bul Bee Photography.  And if that's not enough to get you in the door\, the raffle is unbelievable! WHAT: NPN Pre-Holiday Pop-Up Mixer - An amazing night of pop-up shopping\, mixing and mingling while supporting a great cause - Bundle of Joy Diaper Bank! WHERE: Flirty Girl Fitness - 1325 West Randolph WHEN: Friday Nov. 18th\, 7-10pm WHO: Chicago moms\, dads\, friends - adults only\, open to non-members COST: FREE for general entry; $25 for VIP Access What does VIP Access mean? 50 Special VIP Tickets will help raise funds for Bundle of Joy Diaper Bank! VIP's go home with an AMAZING goody bag packed with Chicago MIB goodies - $25 per ticket. Help us protect Chicago's littlest ones! Here is just a glimpse of a few of our VIP goodies: -- $25 gift certificate to The Drawing Room -- $10 gift certificate for Building Blocks Toy Store -- $15 of Eco-friendly beauty products courtesy of Head 2 Toe Mobile Spa -- Flirty Girl Fitness class certificate & boa! Get your holiday shopping done early - the MIB way.  Shopping\, entertainment\, and great eats provided by: -- The Drawing Room -- vfish -- Juice Plus+ -- Building Blocks Toy Store  -- Cat n Mouse Games -- Indulge Boutique -- General Cigar Company - Test your skills on their putting green\, and putt your way to a premium prize! -- Created Pure -- Hadley & Bex -- Stella & Dot Jewelry -- Centered Chef -- Koval Distillery -- ZICO Coconut Water -- popchips Please RSVP for general access or VIP access.  Thank you for your support! LOCATION: URL:http://sassymomsinthecity.com/event/npn-pre-holiday-pop-up-mixer-at-flirty-girl-fitness/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110817 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110818 DTSTAMP:20130216T225607 CREATED:20110725T113311 LAST-MODIFIED:20110725T125147 UID:1852@http://sassymomsinthecity.com SUMMARY:Moms in Business End of Summer Soiree - Shopping, Style & Snapshots DESCRIPTION:     Space is limited!$25 per person Confirm your spot today and RSVP at http://npnparents.org/events/246 LOCATION: URL:http://sassymomsinthecity.com/event/moms-in-business-end-of-summer-soiree-shopping-style-snapshots/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110721T060000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110721T203000 DTSTAMP:20130216T225607 CREATED:20110704T032239 LAST-MODIFIED:20110704T091306 UID:1787@http://sassymomsinthecity.com SUMMARY:Potty Training @ Flourish Studios DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to be done with diapers but looking for a road map to get there with confidence and direction? If so\, please join Janeen Hayward\, founder of swellbeing -- a parenting consultancy -- for an engaging\, humorous and honest discussion complete with dos and don'ts to get your child on track and keep him/her there. Janeen will share her thoughts on floor potties vs toilet seats\, diapers vs pull-ups and using rewards/incentives to motivate your tot. The end goal?: A happy\, diaper-free child! Janeen founded swellbeing -- a parenting consultancy based in NYC and Chicago -- shortly after the birth of her first daughter in 2006. As a child development expert with a master's degree in clinical psychology\, she helps parents nurture healthy and happy children. To ensure minimal disruptions to the presenter\, we ask that this event be for adults only. However\, if you have an infant or small lap child\, please feel free to bring him/her. RSVP HERE! LOCATION: URL:http://sassymomsinthecity.com/event/potty-training-flourish-studios/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110717T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110717T230000 DTSTAMP:20130216T225607 CREATED:20110704T031925 LAST-MODIFIED:20110704T031925 UID:1786@http://sassymomsinthecity.com SUMMARY:New Moms Mingle @ Bubbles Academy DESCRIPTION:Are you a new mom with a baby between zero and nine months? Are you looking to meet other moms with same-aged babies and make some connections? If so\, this is your event! Come with your little one (or not!) and meet other moms at Neighborhood Parents Network New Moms Mingle\, Sunday\, July 17 from 10-noon. We look forward to meeting you and your baby (or babies)\, talking\, getting to know each other and forging friendships! BIG NEWS: The first 50 new moms to check in at the event will receive a certificate for a FREE Britax Baby Carrier in your choice of color! Thank you to Britax for their generous sponsorship of this event. Amazing raffle prizes - including a full session from Bum Bul Bee Photography (with a social media ready digital image and a 10 by 20 three-photo image story board!).  Plus- Bum Bul Bee Photography is donating a $50 gift certificate to every mom attending! Special thanks to Bubbles Academy and Cultural Care Au Pair or their supporting sponsorship of our New Moms Mingles! RSVP HERE! LOCATION: URL:http://sassymomsinthecity.com/event/new-moms-mingle-bubbles-academy/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110720T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110720T210000 DTSTAMP:20130216T225607 CREATED:20110704T031640 LAST-MODIFIED:20110704T032037 UID:1784@http://sassymomsinthecity.com SUMMARY:NPN Moms in Business - The Business of YOU @ Urba Baby DESCRIPTION:In your business\, YOU are your biggest asset.  Gather with other Moms in Business to get yourself pampered and maintained by Head 2 Toe Mobile Spa's mini-manicure & chair massage.  Caitlin Murray Giles of 2 Moms Media will give valuable tips on how to build that all-important brand (YOU!) and sharing tips on how to effectively use various forms of media outreach to spread the word about your business or service. As always\, Neighborhood Parents Network events have a networking component so Moms in Business can mingle\, socialize\, and make business connections.  Newly opened Urba Baby is generously hosting our group with light snacks/food\, wine\, and gift bags for attendees.  A 10% discount will be applied towards purchases during the event. RSVP HERE! LOCATION: URL:http://sassymomsinthecity.com/event/npn-moms-in-business-the-business-of-you-urba-baby/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110616T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110616T210000 DTSTAMP:20130216T225607 CREATED:20110524T161639 LAST-MODIFIED:20110524T161639 UID:1577@http://sassymomsinthecity.com SUMMARY:Expecting & New Moms - Healthy Before & After Baby @ Soulistic Studio & Spa DESCRIPTION:NPN presents\, Around the Bump: Tips for staying healthy during and after your pregnancy Special event for Expecting & New Moms! RSVP Today! We spend quite a bit of time caring for our bodies during our pregnancies and there is A LOT of health information to be sorted out.  And if that doesn't make your already pregnant brain more confused\, don't worry! Jasmine Jafferali\, MPH\, ACE- CPT\, will help you understand exactly what you need to have a healthy pregnancy.  Her smart nutrition tips will also guide you through the first few months as a new mom and help you feel good about your body after the baby arrives.  She will also include tips on keeping your baby in tip top health so you can rest better.  (Well\, almost!) As an added bonus\, you will also learn more about the benefits of exercise and relaxation for pregnancy and post pregnancy from the professional staff of Soulistic Studio & Spa. There will be some basic exercises taught (which you can practice later at home!)\, and a short demonstration of prenatal and postnatal exercises on the Pilates reformers. Make sure you join us for this fun\, informative event celebrating good health and happy pregnancies (and beyond!) Special thanks to Julia Franzosa Photography for photographing this great event offering 50 free birth announcements to each attendee who books a newborn session! Special thanks to our host:Soulistic Studio & Spa offers Prenatal Yoga and Pilates Group Reformer classes\, Mom and Baby Yoga/Pilates classes\, and Organic Spa services in a calm\, healing environment. supporting sponsors: Olive You Nanny \, The Bump RSVP - Members & Non-members - Adults only LOCATION: URL:http://sassymomsinthecity.com/event/expecting-new-moms-healthy-before-after-baby-soulistic-studio-spa/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110607T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110607T213000 DTSTAMP:20130216T225607 CREATED:20110524T155927 LAST-MODIFIED:20110524T155927 UID:1566@http://sassymomsinthecity.com SUMMARY:Moms in Business - Painting Party @ Bottle & Bottega DESCRIPTION:NPN supports moms in business! Are you a mommy entrepreneur? Do you own or run a business? Are you not quite there yet\, but aspire to be a mom in business? Then\, our new Moms in Business Group is for you!  Connect with other business-minded moms\, share stories\, get support\, find new resources and network. Look for monthly networking events and make plans to attend. The owner of this establishment is about to become a first-time mom.  How else to celebrate her due date than to host a fantastic event for NPN Moms in Business!?  An artist instructor will provide all participants with paint supplies and guidance to replicate an original painting.  Hope you can come have a fun time\, meet/network with other women in business\, and release your inner-creativity.  Light snacks will be available.  BYOB. This event is open to non-NPN members.  If you know someone who would benefit by meeting other mom business owners\, please invite them.  Be sure to include them in the RSVP. http://www.bottles-brushes.com/private-events.php RSVP - Members & Non-members - Adults only LOCATION: URL:http://sassymomsinthecity.com/event/moms-in-business-painting-party-bottle-bottega/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110609T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110609T203000 DTSTAMP:20130216T225607 CREATED:20110524T154026 LAST-MODIFIED:20110524T160303 UID:1561@http://sassymomsinthecity.com SUMMARY:Parent U - Parenting Together @ Flourish Studios DESCRIPTION:NPN presents\, Parenting Together:  Helping Couples Get on the Same Page Raising kids is hard work! It’s even tougher when you and your partner can’t agree on how to raise your little ones. Differences in parenting styles and approaches can be stressful and lead to conflict. Join us for our next Parent University session to learn how to get on the same page as your partner. This workshop will help partners\, parents\, and co-parents: Discover common parenting goals Learn key parenting strategies that will help you feel confident and effective Communicate about parenting concerns Stay connected during times of disagreement Create a vision for living the life you dream of This event beneficial to all parents with children of all ages - attend with your partner or co-parent or come yourself. RSVP today- open to members and non-members. As co-founders of Parenting Perspectives\, Karen Jacobson\, MA\, LMFT\, LCPC and Lauren Bondy\, MSW\, Certified LifeLine Practitioner\, help parents enhance their parenting tools to promote healthy development and nurture the unique potential of their children. They have presented their original\, interactive workshops to thousands of parents on a wide variety of topics including: power struggles\, self-esteem\, sibling rivalry\, discipline\, friendship\, gifted and school issues.  For more information\, visit www.parentingperspectives.com. presenting sponsors: COUNTRY Financial RSVP - Members & Non-members - Adults Only LOCATION: URL:http://sassymomsinthecity.com/event/parent-u-parenting-together-flourish-studios/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110516T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110516T210000 DTSTAMP:20130216T225607 CREATED:20110509T123509 LAST-MODIFIED:20110509T123509 UID:1494@http://sassymomsinthecity.com SUMMARY:Moms in Business - Mingle and Tasting @ Dream Dinners DESCRIPTION:NPN supports moms in business! Are you a mommy entrepreneur? Do you own or run a business? Are you not quite there yet\, but aspire to be a mom in business? Then\, our new Moms in Business Group is for you!  Connect with other business-minded moms\, share stories\, get support\, find new resources and network. Look for monthly networking events and make plans to attend. The first half of the event will include tastings of 5 delicious selections from Dream Dinners' May menu with a walk-through of the meal assembly process.  Meal assembly is intended for people who want quick healthy solutions to tackle good dinner solutions for busy moms.  The second half will be open mingle-time and polishing off any leftovers from the tasting.  Come for the whole event or drop in when your schedule allows.  Bring a bottle if you like\, or non-alcoholic refreshments will also be available.  Attendees are encouraged to bring other mom friends who may benefit from networking with other "NPN Moms in Business". RSVP - Members & Non-members Welcome - Adults only LOCATION: URL:http://sassymomsinthecity.com/event/moms-in-business-mingle-and-tasting-dream-dinners/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110226T103000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110226T120000 DTSTAMP:20130216T225607 CREATED:20110215T171028 LAST-MODIFIED:20110215T171124 UID:1223@http://sassymomsinthecity.com SUMMARY:Are you a Hands-Off or Helicopter Parent? DESCRIPTION:Discuss today's parenting trends with the experts! RSVP! Do you hover over your children on the playground? Or do you let them figure out the “big kid” slide all on their own? Whatever your answer\, there are many choices and differing philosophies when it comes to today’s parenting styles. It’s hard to get a handle on the “best” way to raise our children\, but our panel of leading local experts\, will help to sort out all the pros and cons of being “Hands Off” or “Helicopter.” About our panelists: Dan Gill\, MSMFT\, LCPC from The Family Institute at Northwestern University is an expert on facilitating groups on life transitions\, social skills enrichments and family matters. Karen Jacobson\, MA\, LCPC\, LMFT\, founder of Parenting Perspectives\, is committed to providing high-quality education to help parents and teachers nurture the healthy development and unique potential of every child. Sheryl Stoller\, PCI of Stoller Parent Coaching\, helps parents integrate proven\, research-based approaches and practical parenting tools with their own insights\, values and dreams to nurture and empower their children. Join us for a lively and relevant discussion! Special thanks to our moderator Sara R. Fisher\, local writer\, creator of the Self-Made Mom blog\, and parent of two for coordinating this event! LOCATION: URL:http://sassymomsinthecity.com/event/are-you-a-hands-off-or-helicopter-parent/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110208T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110208T120000 DTSTAMP:20130216T225607 CREATED:20110122T130117 LAST-MODIFIED:20110124T145011 UID:1102@http://sassymomsinthecity.com SUMMARY:You and Number 2 hosted by NPN and Little Beans Cafe DESCRIPTION:Second time around isn't always easier! Neighborhood Parents Network's newest program\, You and Number 2\, is here to help you transition into being a mother for the second (or third!) time. Adding a new baby to the family can certainly shake things up- let NPN and other "new again" moms give you support you need. Just like our original New Moms Groups help brand new moms find their way\, our You and Number 2 program will leave you with the connections and resources you need to make your time with new little ones just as special. Are you a new mom for the second (or third) time? After getting your older child set up in his or her schedule\, having a new baby can throw a wrench in your day to day routine. All of the things you figured out-going to the grocery store\, sleeping through the night\, getting out of the house-you have to work out again! At our first events kicking off the new "You and Number Two" program\, you can meet other moms of new siblings. Come to Little Beans Café with your new little bean (your older big bean is invited too!) to make new friends for you and your kiddos. Thanks to Little Beans Café\, Chicago's newest\, incredible indoor play space\, for generously hosting this event. RSVP today as space is limited. Contact Beth@npnparents.org for more information. Parking: Limited parking on the adjacent lot; street parking on Wood. Who: NPN Members only. Children welcome. Cost: FREE Maximum # of Attendees: 25 per event RSVP: Required on the Event RSVP form. LOCATION: URL:http://sassymomsinthecity.com/event/you-and-number-2-hosted-by-npn-and-little-beans-cafe/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110126T150000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110126T170000 DTSTAMP:20130216T225607 CREATED:20110122T123121 LAST-MODIFIED:20110124T145748 UID:1094@http://sassymomsinthecity.com SUMMARY:NPN Old Town-Gold Coast Neighborhood Club Event DESCRIPTION:Join Shannon and her 14 month daughter\, Corabella "Bells"\, at the newly opened Little Beans Cafe. Little Beans is a family cafe and imaginative playspace for kids. So\, come relax and meet other NPN members while your kids burn off tons of energy and flex their imagination in this brand new space that features the Little Beans Village. Within each of the custom built structures your little one will step into a whole new world. Look for Shannon\, she will be wearing a blue NPN T-shirt! NPN Volunteer Coordinator: Shannon Colteu Parking: Metered street parking Who: NPN Members only\, children welcome. Join NPN! Cost: Free to attend for NPN members; pay for your food/drink. Maximum # of Attendees: 50 RSVP: Required on the Events RSVP Form LOCATION: URL:http://sassymomsinthecity.com/event/npn-old-town-gold-coast-neighborhood-club-event/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR