I decided to start this group so that alternative Moms could find a place to chat with other like-minded Moms while our kids play and socialize under our watchful eye. Also, it seems like there are a lot of specific church-run programs and government-directed programs but not much besides that. I could not find anything alternative already existing in my area so after some encouragement by my husband I decided to start my own.

You don't have to agree with all of the tags - one or two is good enough. I'm a pretty straightforward person so just say it like it is. Come and try it once and if it's not for you, no worries, as we say in Australia.

I envisage weekly, fortnightly or monthly Meetups (ie. playgroups) for those who want them that often. I see them happening at my house and at other members houses, provided they are nearby and meet all members satisfaction. This is primarily a play date for kids and social outlet for Moms. I'm thinking an hour would be a good length to play a bit, talk a bit, then go home still fresh and interested. Anyhow this is flexible. I think it's good to keep it simple regarding food especially for such a short time although it can be a relaxing feature for new people meeting so I'd be happy to provide a healthy snack like almonds/raisins/organic apples/well water. I'm open to ideas and feedback. Also, of course you can bring your own food/feed your kids there if necessary although it's only an hour of course. I imagine some decisions will be made by me as organizer and others will be directed by other members. I see us meeting inside during the winter and rainy weather and outside when the weather is nice, either in the yard or at a local park. Again, your yard is as good as mine, I'm happy to travel within reason.

I see this overall as a chance to meet other moms, talk about parenting and kids and just relax while our kids play and interact - another of my personal goals for this meet-up. I respect whatever race, religion or socio-economic status you are in. It will be a learning experience for me as an organizer and I look forward to meeting like-minded sisters wherever you be. However different we are on the outside, or even in our personalities (or parenting styles for that matter), what matters is that we are caring and love our kids more than anything.

PS. As far as kids ages, I have one son who is a year old. I would imagine anything from birth to age 4 or 5 would be suitable (older kids maybe, if they want to help your younger kids).

PPS. Please, this is not a place to sell, hawk or otherwise promote your business. Do that outside of the Meetup. Thanks. :)

If I have missed anything totally please send me an email. Thank you so much for your shared interest in our children and our children's future! :)

And finally as an additional but important note, your membership will be left pending until we have arranged a time to publicly meet you. Upon applying to join the group, we will email you to arrange a time. Alternatively, someone in the group may confirm your identity. This is for everyone's safety - thank you for understanding.