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photo : Riley Children's Hospital
Have you found a local women's or mom's group? Do you have a play group?
It took my FOREVER to finally take the plunge into groups. I am ALWAYS worried about joining them. I am always wondering if .... I'll get everything that needed to be done, done. Will my kids behave? Will the other kids treat them nice or like them? I have some quirky parenting ideas and some not so popular interests... Will the other moms like me?
A few weeks ago, my friend, Kelly, invited me to a women's group. I was so nervous, but then decided to go. The night of the women's group, Kelly invited me to her play group the next morning. Once again, I was nervous but still went. I had an awesome time! I even met some great ladies (Take a look at Janelle's blog! She is one of the encouraging women I met! She is an inspiration and EVEN a rock climber! Can you say "wow!"?) and learned that some of the SAHM struggles I am dealing with really aren't as far out crazy as I had thought.
In the past couple of weeks, the groups I have began taking part in have gradually taken over the trips to Targer that I took out of boredom and just wanting to get out of the house. And guess what! When you don't go to Target, you DON'T SPEND MONEY! Isn't that just a novel idea?!?
Take a look around your area. Are you in a mom's group or women's group? If not, I encourage you to find one. Most groups are free or minimal cost and they save a ton of money by taking your time away from Target!
For more money saving advice visit Frugal Fridays over at Life as Mom.
I'm so glad you've found these groups. They can be such a blessing. At our church at Kentucky we had a wonderful weekly women's bible study I always looked forward too. Still haven't settled in a church here. I look forward to finding a group of my own here.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you did join us!! I knew you'd love all the moms and woman in the womans group.
ReplyDeleteI have to say, I LOVE Target though!! I don't know if I can ever avoid that place. I try to only go once a month though :O)