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Happy Belated New Year, Moms!

I hope 2008 is getting off to a fantastic start for all of you.

Solo Mamas of Pasadena's next meetup:

Thursday, February 21, 5:30pm - ? at RedWhite&Bluezz in Old Town Pasadena.
Join us for a relaxing and fun evening of good food, yummy wine, smooth jazz - and of course some great friends! I'd really like to see more of you at our meetups, so please.... grab a sitter, swap with a friend, mark it in your calander and JOIN US! It would be so fun to meet more of you!

RedWhite&Bluezz's Happy Hour is from 5pm - 7pm. You can find out more about it, and get directions at: www.redwhitebluezz.com

Looking forward to seeing you all on the 21st!
Jeanie

Hello Moms!

I hope you are all enjoying your Thanksgiving weekend.

Many of you have requested a weekend event. I thought it would be fun to have our 'Holiday Party' on Saturday, December 8th, starting at 6:30pm. We'll be doing a Progressive Wine and Appetizer Night in Old Town Pasadena. We'll start at Heritage Wine Company, enjoy a bite and a glass of wine (or whatever you like), and then move on to another local wine bar or restaurant. We'll be going to a total of 5 -6 places, all close by and easy to walk to (bring your jackets though - it might get cold!)

I've done this before for a friend's birthday and it's a lot of fun. It's a great way to get a little taste and feel for different places, plus fun to get out and mingle in Old Town during the holidays.

Saturday, Dec. 8th 6:30pm - ?
Progressive Wine & Appetizer Night
Starting at: Heritage Wine Company
*There is a public parking building next door to Heritage.
** Heritage is also close to the Memorial Park Metro Station, if you want to take the Metro.

Hope to see you there!
Jeanie

Hello lovely moms!

Just wanted to let you all know about a workshop I am facilitating this November. I'd love to have you there!

Handle the Stress of Handling it All
The Divorced Mom's Way to Doing It All - With Ease!

Friday, Nov. 2nd; 11:30 - 1:30pm
The Four Seasons Tea Room in Sierra Madre

Do you ever feel like there just isn't enough of you to go around? Do you drudge through the week (or month, or even years?) trying to 'cross the finish line' so you can finally exhale and take a break? Have you become more of a drill sergeant and less like the happy mom you used to be?

You aren't alone! There are a lot of divorced moms out there who feel the exact same way - exhausted from the stress of trying to do it all.

There's a lot to handle as a divorced mom (we are, after all, often doing the work of two people!). But the problem isn't just that we have a lot on our plates. The real problem is that most divorced moms keep trying the same time management and self-care methods over & over again - usually the same ones they used when they were married moms - hoping that someday, somehow they will get the relief they need.

Divorced moms need a different approach - one that addresses the real reasons why we are all so depleted and overwhelmed; one the makes our lives easier, not harder; one that gives us better tools - tools specifically designed for divorced moms by divorced moms - to help us get through our busy lives with more ease and joy.

Join us for our November Solo Mama Workshop. We're tackling the epidemic of stressed out, overwhelmed divorced moms once and for all. No more beating ourselves up for not 'doing it all' or 'being it all'; no more sleepless nights worrying about the massive to-do list waiting for us; no more losing patience with our kids because we are so exhausted; and best of all, no more coming last on our own long list of priorities!

The Solo Mama Workshop is for you if...

You get resentful that there are so many demands in your life. You find yourself short-tempered and 'snapping' at people you care about.

You are exhausted. You want to feel better, but you just can't see the way out.

You catch yourself wondering if things will ever get better.

Your relationships and friendships are suffering because of your stress and overwhelm.

You sincerely want to end the suffering you feel.

Your kids have dubbed you 'the mean mom', and sadly, you agree.

You wonder what happened to the person you used to be.

"I attended one of Jeanie's workshops and it was great! Such a warm atmosphere, positive people and great energy. I finally feel like I'm in charge of my destiny. I am moving on and creating a life my girls and I deserve. The tools I learned in Jeanie's workshop were simple and highly effective. Thanks!" JK, a divorced mom of two from Southern California

Give yourself a gift and meet us for a delicious. gourmet lunch o Friday, November 2nd, 11:30 -1:30 at the Four Seasons Tea Room in Sierra Madre. We can show you how to succeed without the struggle.

Join us for lunch and you'll...

Discover what's really behind your depletion and stress (hint: it's probably not what you think it is)
Learn easy-to-implement tools that will help you stay out of overwhelm and get through your days with more ease and joy.
Connect with other divorced moms who have a positive attitude and are eager to move on in their lives.
Take home learning materials so you can easily integrate what you've learned at the workshop - and see real differences in your life!
Enjoy a really yummy lunch and tea in a beautiful, inspiring setting.
Get pampered with delightful gifts designed to refuel and refresh you
Have some much-needed fun and relaxation!

The Solo Mama Workshop is a great way to recharge your batteries, meet new friends and walk away with powerful stratgies that will make your divorced-mom life much, much easier. As a divorce recovery coach and a divorced mom myself, I really understand the demands we face.

"Working with Jeanie has made a huge impact on my life. I'm no longer constantly fighting with my ex, I have more time and energy for my children and for the first time in a long time, I feel great about myself" M.Z., Northern California, divorced mom of two.

I'd love to meet you at the next Solo Mama Workshop. I know it'll give you the tools you need to combat your stress and start feeling alive again. Spaces are limited and do fill very quickly. Click here to get registered today. Or, feel free to call me and register by phone: 626-447-7412

Handle the Stress of Handling it All
The Divorced Mom's Way of Doing It All - With Ease!
Friday, November 2nd; 11:30 -1:30
The Four Seasons Tea Room in Sierra Madrea

You must pre-register for this event. No tickets sold at the door.

Hello lovelies,

One of my favorite authors, Jane Porter, is coming to Pasadena! She's doing a reading and book signing on her latest book, Odd Mom Out - a wonderful story about an unconventional single mom and a daughter who are trying to fit into their conservative hometown.

Jane's books are the perfect antidote for any divorced mom! As a divorced mom herself, Jane captures perfectly the subtle sorrows and unexpected delights we all face - reading her books is like talking to a good girlfriend who truly understands what you are going through. Her last book, Flirting with Forty, was one of my favorite, fun reads ever.

So, let's go and support another Solo Mama! You can find out more about Jane at www.JanePorter.com

Hope you can make it!
Jeanie

Hello fellow Solo Mamas!

I hope you are all savoring the final days of summer (hot as they are!)

After our last meetup, it was suggested to me that I schedule regular meetups at the same location. I this that's a great idea! It'll help us meet with more consistency and get to know each other better.

SO. Mark the THIRD THURSDAY of every month, 6:30pm for Solo Mamas of Pasadena. I'm still unsure of where we will be meeting - most likely a restaurant in Old Pasadena. As soon as I have a location, I'll post it on the board. Keep your eyes peeled!

Until we meet again - stay sane and cool (if possible)
Jeanie