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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!
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2 comments:
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.
I am so glad you did join us!! I knew you'd love all the moms and woman in the womans group.
I 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)
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