Just wondering if anyone has used any of the websites for moms to meet other moms...I'm new to the area, a SAHM and all of my friends are back home...my husband recently changed jobs and is now working M-F 8-5. I know its a normal job...his schedule before was very flexible and he was home a lot so I had some adult conversation but its still not the same as having girlfriends :/ Any recommendations would be great!!! Thanks!!!
Mom:
Meetup.com
I would also go to places like the library if you like to read and the YMCA if you like to work out. You'll meet people with the same likes as you.
Good luck!
What is your neighborhood like?
Our neighborhood has a website and we have a very active social calendar with mom's night out, play dates, etc. There is a welcoming committee that gives each new homeowner some information and welcoming basket.
What about walking around in your neighborhood, go to the local park, local pools, enroll your little one in some gym, music, art, etc class. f you go to church, seek out a mom's group there.
Best wishes and welcome to Texas!
I've found the local library is a great place to find out about groups. Go to their scheduled activities and put yourself out there. Taking walks in the neighborhood is great, too. This time of year, everyone is outside. Go to your local pools. Lots of moms and meetup groups go there in the summer. If you have a local recreation center, many have bulletin boards with meetup info.
Good luck!
Go to the library, church, coffee shops, playgrounds are good too. Just put yourself out there.
My sister used http://www.momsclub.org when she relocated and met a lot of new friends that way.
For a while, I was trying to start up a local group through the website: sittingaround.com It's more geared towards meeting other moms to share babysitting... but anyways, worth a look.
Also, maybe have him ask around at work if any of them have SAHM wives who are interested in meeting up for "play dates"? Join a church? Attend activities with your kids (like Gymboree, or other age-appropriate) and talk to the other parents...
MeetUp.com for my local area has been a terrific resource. I went mostly for DD, but also met some likeminded parents, too.
How old are your kids? If preschool or younger you might try MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) groups. They have a website if you google MOPS and they are nationwide. Good luck!
I've done Meetup.com and found both general groups in my area, as well as more specialized interest groups (I joined a Catholic moms group in my area), and groups for families with special needs kids. I've also joined the mom & tots group at my old church, and I made a few very close friends through that.
We really need someone to investigate why meeting and making friends in so difficult for adults. When I retire in 8 years, that may be my project--like Match.com--Friendships.com.
Buggys mom--don't limit yourself to mommy groups. Some empty nest moms may also be good friends and they may also like to babysit some evenings.
