Times have changed! In 1900 only 2% of meals were eat OUTSIDE the home. In 2010 statistics show 50% of meals eaten outside the home, with 1 out of 5 breakfasts eaten at McDonalds. The typical American family eats together just THREE times a week, which means more meals are eaten on the road than at the table. According to the New England Journal of Medicine, (quoted in the NY Times), based on eating habits which children are learning from their parents, "for the first time in two centuries, toda …

Why spend thousands and thousands of dollars on courses, CD's and books when you can learn hands on from an active real estate investor how to make money in today's market with very little money out of your own pocket.  In fact, how would you like to make money while you are learning? Join today for all the details on this great opportunity!

Have you ever bought a Groupon or LivingSocial deal but never got to use it since all your friends were too busy or uninterested?  Real Deal Boston is a group that brings people together to host budget-friendly outings around Boston, based on local deals that generally save you at least 50%. Members can share and post deals to plan group outings, providing an inexpensive way to meet new people and try new things! Have an online deal that you haven't had  the chance to use or would like to make a …

Let's talk about money. Most people today have little, no, or faulty information about money. How to earn it, save it, or invest it -- in a smart and succesful way. Let's talk about HOW MONEY WORKS. I have knowledge to share, and I want to learn from you as well. There's always room to improve each others' lives. I want to start this group with a discussion of Lynne Twist's new book, The Soul of Money: Reclaiming the Wealth of our Inner Resources. But ideally, I want to LEARN FROM YOU and use th …

The Zeitgeist Movement is an explicitly non-violent, global sustainability advocacy group currently working in over 1000 Regional Chapters across 70 countries. The basic structure of The Movement consists of Chapters, Teams, Projects & Events. Overall, the Chapters are essentially what define the Movement and each Chapter works to not only spread awareness about the roots of our social problems today but also to express the logical, scientific solutions and methods we have at our disposal to upd …

This group is created to conceive a brotherhood and sisterhood between strangers that have one thing in common, to meet and hold on to success. Together we shall reach the unreachable and the unbelievable. Creating ever lasting memories and becoming extending family members to one another.

This is a group for moms, dads, grandparents, caregivers etc, of infants and young children. Group Benefits -Stay-at-home parents...Avoid being cooped up at home during the day. Attend multiple daily activities that will entertain, socialize and stimulate you and your child. -Save money by attending activities that are either free or inexpensive. -Involve the whole family. This is NOT just a mom's group. -Meet other people in the area that have little ones. -Find out about fun and exciting activ …

NY Career Meetup connects job seekers with Managers and Employers who make hiring decisions through its events.The group connects job seekers and Recruiters, Hiring managers and Employers and gives them a chance to know about employment opportunities and gather information about companies/ individuals who are currently hiring for both part time and full time positions. The group gives job seekers best opportunity to make connections face to face with Managers and Employers.NY Career Meetup and …

This is a group of Fashionistas  who live fabulous and frugal lives in NYC..All things Fashion, Fab, and Frugal... EAT at fine restaurants without breaking the bank. Those of you that love to brunch on the weekends or enjoy a classy dinner with fine wine in NYC will also enjoy this group. SIP at popular lounge spots or local bars for afterwork fashion networking. SHOP for hidden treasures at sample sales, semi-annual sales, thrift stores, flea markets, clearance racks at major department stores …

Educational workshops on real estate buying, selling, investing, green homes, mortgages, strategies for affordable homeownership and wealth-creation. Our workshops provide practical “how to” information and invite you to think about goals in real estate as they relate to broader life goals. We’ll talk about how to: - Build equity in your home - Save money on a mortgage - Assess the value of a property (singles, multis, and condos) - Successfully navigate your way through the buying process - Und …

As of January 2012 All New Members will be required to post an actual current picture of themselves, which is clearly identifiable for safety reasons. I started this group because I love to camp. I like to be out in the fresh air and get together with friends and enjoy the sites and smells of the woods. I have found it difficult to find people that are interested in mini week-end camp trips and that is alot of what my job enables me to be able to do, so I decided to start my own meet-up group... …

We are looking for dedicated, driven, self starters, that are willing to discuss and learn about something new. Topics of discussion are about different ways that one can make and save money through use of Entrepreneurial skills to thwart economic hardships. For more information please shoot me an Email at R.medley010306@gmail.com.

Love eating the great food that NYC has to offer? Enjoy meeting new people? I created this group so that people can get together and socialize. Whether it be afterwork or on weekends to relax with a great group of people. We will do happy hours/appetizers, dinners, lunch, sunday brunches, festivals etc. All ideas are welcomed and if you know of any discounts please post them for the members. I would also like to host events in everyone's hometown, so that we can visit every ethnic community in …

Want to find out about free and frugal events in your nook of the city? Want to meet other families and head out to events together? Or maybe you just want to meet up for coffee or a home playdate? If that sounds great, let's make it a date! Join us for fun with your family and ours! I make it my business to find out about everything frugal for families in NYC and you can be sure that I will keep you in the know. Our calendar is always filled with events (to fit whatever crazy schedule you are …

This group is for all the fashion savvy ladies who love a good deal. This meetup is about getting our shop and drink on! We will meet for special fashion and beauty events, fashion & trunk shows, private shopping parties and more. If you love a good deal and looking fabulous, and of course, cocktails; then this is the group for you! Let's get together and forge new and long lasting friendships. It is a great way to go out, meet new people and socialize.

Calling all Couponers!!!! For the person who wants to learn to the veteran couponers. this group is for you. Lets get together and share ideas and coupons.

This is for the small business owners. The purpose is to network with each other to match services & products provided to increase profits and save money.

New Green Power Team (NGPT) was created to understand and capitalize on the dynamics of marketing and renewable energy. We are looking to help people grow financially independent by educating them on the subject of energy deregulation, this includes showing people how to save money on their energy bill and generate income at the same time. Free Training and support will be provided for those who are willing to embrace this free opportunity.

We love to travel but we never love to pay full price! Come share your best vacation discounts. Comer share your experiences on your vacations Plan your next trip with the help of a community of vacation lovers who love to have fun, save money, relax and get away from the hustle and bustle of the New York City grind.

Calling all bargain shoppers! If you are anything like me, I love to shop but I LOVE a bargain even more. In this economy, we are all looking for the best bargains while a lot of us are looking to sell our unwanted stuff for some extra cash. It's a total win-win for everyone! Even if you are selling, another seller just might be offering that item you've always wanted so come with an open mind! This group is for people who want to sell their awesome and desirable unwanted stuff without having to …

Fun, educational, empowering, and rewarding! We’re all about eating healthier foods, consuming healthier products, caring for our health (and healing ourselves) using the most natural means possible, and finding the solutions to perplexing issues that we have for, some strange reason, thought were normal, but now on second thought think, maybe, just maybe, there is a better way. We will build upon Open Minded Information exchange that will enhance the world around us for our kids, our personal s …

Welcome to THE CARD KIT CLUB! The CARD KIT CLUB is an extension of  Oceanside the Scrapbooking and Card Making Club here on meetup.com (http://www.meetup.com/scrapbook-2258/ ) THE CARD KIT CLUB allows members to preorder a MONTHLY KIT....and attend a luncheon  get-to-gether locally, where they will be given instruction and a demonstration on how to create the project featured in the KIT OF THE MONTH. Get-to-gethers will take place during the month FOLLOWING a KIT RELEASE (ie...the get-to-geth …

WELCOME FAMILIES WITH KIDS WHO LIVE IN WESTERN QUEENS & Nearby (Greenpoint, Ridgewood, Midtown Manhattan,etc...)!!! Let's connect!!! I wanted to create a group that hosts and lists many affordable activities & events, so that parents & kids can find something engaging & wonderful to occupy themselves with and get out of their homes, make friends, get fit and have fun! Another aspect of WQKids is as a community interface where members can post various parent-related info and confer with other par …

Welcome to New York Travel Meetup! New York Travel Meetup is for friends to get together& enjoy a vacation,a fun/social time away from home! We are looking to live life to the fullest and enjoy the finer things that our country and the world has to offer, while making new friends at the same time! We will do fun events together from Cruises to Incredible Destination All Inclusive Resorts to Trips/Fun Cruise Excursions/ Tropical Islands,&Relaxing Cruise Socials! Meet fellow Cruise and Travel …

Welcome to CruiseMeetup.com CruiseMeetup is for Singles&Friends to get together& enjoy a vacation,a fun/social time away from home! We are looking to live life to the fullest and enjoy the finer things that our country and the world has to offer, while making new friends at the same time! We will do fun events together from Cruises to Incredible Destination All Inclusive Resorts to Trips/Fun Cruise Excursions/ Tropical Islands,&Relaxing Cruise Socials! Invite your friends to join us, CruiseMeetu …

This group is based on the unconventional bride (past or present) that appreciates the simple joys for all things wedding. The focus of this group is to share information amongst past brides and all brides-to-be. This group is for the ultimate do-it-yourselfer.  We all have so many wonderful ideas to share; no need in keeping them all to ourselves.  I hope that we Crafty Brides can volunteer our time to help future brides.

Much depends upon your participation. The time has come for us to dismantle the 9/11 myth, and thereby to remove any remaining pretext for the endless global war.  In order to do this, we will need to engage in direct, real-time political action, which will involve street protest, distribution of scientific literature and politically sensitive material, possibly civil disobedience. Until the crimes of 9/11 have been thoroughly investigated as crimes, and the perpetrators brought to justice, huma …

We're the only running group that always runs together as a group. What's the point of joining a running group if you end up running alone? We'll run together to warm up, and then we do running drills together as a group to become better runners. Get Revved Up! New Year New You! Right now is when people gain the most weight and get out of shape. The Tough Get Going! Stay Motivated Or You'll Gain 10 Pounds Of Fat! The New York City Runners Group keeps you motivated to run and to ke …