Moms looking for a break from the kiddies and some adult conversation can check out Mommyista's 1st Big Bash on Monday in Wesley Chapel. The event kicks off a new mommy networking group in north Tampa, the Mommyista, which organizes social and educational events for moms and moms-to-be.

Stay-at-home moms Kara Hann and Autumn Jones started Mommyista to give fellow moms a venue for meeting like-minded women and visiting new places around town. Guest speakers will cover everything from reading with your kids to teaching them responsibility.

The Big Bash is free and takes place at WineStyles, 1051 Bruce B Downs Blvd. Organizers promise a fun, relaxing time away from the pouts, rants and screams. What mom doesn't need that?

-- Susan Thurston, Times Mom

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