Playgroups information Here are what I found to be basic ideas for organizing play groups. This is based on my own personal play group experiences with my daughter. Take what you like and leave the rest. I also base some of what I write on my … [Read more...]
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A SAHM is Born by Christine Louise Hohlbaum
“I’m going to be so bored,” my best friend admitted. We were sitting in her son’s nursery while my daughter slept in her infant carseat. The only thing missing was her baby. He hadn’t been born yet. My friend had worked all her life. She and I had … [Read more...]
Leaving a Crazy Lifestyle Behind by Lucinda Koesters
"It was a life I wanted to leave behind," says Marijo Varney, 36, of Keene, New Hampshire, referencing her "crazy" dual-income existence of two years ago. Husband, Jim, 40, a Quality Engineer for a large medical company worked two hours away from … [Read more...]
Finding a Moms Group by Amy Allen Clark
Becoming a mom was both an exciting and scary time for me. I returned back to work full-time and, despite these great changes in my life, found that my work & friendships resumed back to what they were before I had my child. I still had people … [Read more...]
Finding a Playgroup: Advice for Shy (and Not-So-Shy!) Moms by Carren Joye
Playgroups provide fun, friendship and support for parents and children, but many parents find the idea of approaching other parents at the park or joining a group of strangers daunting. It's okay to be cautious, but don't let shyness keep you from … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner: What to Pack
If you're new to my Frugal Foreigner posts, read all about it here! Do you know how hard it is to pack for a family of four for 7 months? HARD. First step: ask for help from fellow Mommysavers. I also asked about favorite toys for babies and … [Read more...]