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Holistic Moms Network Hosts 12th Annual Fall Natural Living Conference at NJIT

Featured Keynote Speakers include Safe Food Activist, Robyn O'Brien, and Simplicity Parenting author/expert, Kim John Payne

Caldwell-based Holistic Moms Network, a national nonprofit organization that supports holistic parenting and green living, is hosting its 12th annual Natural Living Conference, 8:30am-6:00pm, Saturday, October 24, 2015, at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). The event features two popular keynote speakers: safe food activist, Robyn O’Brien and simplicity parenting author/expert, Kim John Payne, as well as a holistic wellness panel, and an extensive exhibitor hall. Attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors are encouraged to register early, as space is limited.

Named one of the Women to Shape the World by Shape Magazine and one of its 15 Top Visionaries by The Discovery Channel, Robyn O’Brien is a sought-after speaker, best-selling author, strategist, and mother of four who has inspired millions. During her keynote, O’Brien, referred to as “food’s Erin Brockovich” by the New York Times, will reveal the alarming relationship between the manipulation of our food and the increase in dangerous allergies in our children and cancers in our families--and she offers a road map to healthy living.

Second keynote speaker, Kim John Payne, M.ED. is author of the #1 Best-selling book, Simplicity Parenting, and has been a school counselor, educator, researcher, and private family counselor for 27 years. Kim has appeared on ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox and featured in Time Magazine, Parenting, Mothering and the LA Times. Kim supports Waldorf education, and regularly gives keynote addresses at conferences worldwide. He will be speaking at the Natural Living Conference on the important benefits of Simplicity Parenting.

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According to one of last year’s attendees, “The Natural Living Conference is a gift to myself and my family. I left feeling renewed, re-energized and optimistic about my family’s future,” says Heather.

Registration is $75 for adults and includes full-day admission to the keynote presentations, wellness panel, gourmet lunch, and exhibit hall. Children under 5 may attend free with an adult. For full details, please visit: http://annualconference.holisticmoms.org

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Holistic Moms Network is a national 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization with nearly 100 US chapters, with more than 12,000 engaged members nationally and 94,000 Facebook followers. Based in Caldwell, NJ, Holistic Moms Network launched its first chapter in 2003 in Essex County, NJ. The purpose of Holistic Moms Network is to provide awareness, education and support for holistic parenting and a nurturing, open-minded and respectful community for parents to share these ideals.

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