Book Club is my favorite. I first joined a book club about a year and a half ago. I've always loved to read, and I was looking for something to do outside of playdates. I was also looking for a new way to make friends. When I saw someone in our neighborhood was starting a book club, I added my name to the email list. Even though I don't make every meeting, (kids get sick, … [Read more...]
Neighborhood Safety
We've been in our current house for about three years. We moved out of the city for a good school system, cheaper property taxes, and to have a yard for the kids to play in. We also were looking for a neighborhood where we could meet other families and, of course, feel safe. We thought we found the perfect place, then there were a bunch of break-ins. No one was hurt, but it … [Read more...]
How to Meet and Make Mommy Friends
Mommy Friends Needed When I was pregnant with our first son, I didn’t have any close friends with children, or mommy friends. I wasn’t worried, though. I had recently gotten married, and not much had changed. Once my baby came, I figured we’d just bring our baby out with us or get a sitter. Our life and friends would not change at all. As I alluded to in my post last … [Read more...]