Networking…Mommy Style!
JUN
19
2007
If you are a stay-at-home mom, you may long for a connection to the outside world. You know what I mean, right? You want a conversation with someone whose vocabulary breaks the 2 syllable barrier; where there are no wet wipes needed and the only milk involved is the cream in your coffee.
Sometimes we might feel guilty about this longing that we have. I am here to tell you to lose the guilt. It is normal to desire stimulating girl talk with latte in hand.
So what happens when you actually have a few moments to yourself? Where should you go, what should you do? Even though going straight to bed to catch a few winks is tempting, don’t give in. Get out and network! The internet has made it much easier to find out what’s shaking in your neighborhood.
I was concerned when my family and I were relocated to the
Do you have a passion for crafts? Join a knitting group or quilting group. Fancy a good read? Join a virtual book club or find a local group.
For working moms looking for an online resource MommyTrack’d is a great site. There tag line is “The working mother’s guide to managed chaos”. Another great website called Cafe Mom has been called the “My Space for moms”. So no more excuses mommies…Ready, Set, Network!
Wendy said on July 14th, 2007:
I used to feel this same way until my youngest, Kaden, was diagnosed with cancer in December. Now I say take the kids with you and meet some friends at the park, at the library, at the museum, for a day of painting, anything, but cherish every moment with them. Once I was forced to face just how short life may be, I began to cherish my kids more. I know that only 1 in 330 children will get cancer before the age of 20, but there are other things that can change the time that we have with them.
The Mommy said on July 28th, 2007:
That is so sad. I am so sorry! I can’t even imagine how that must change your life. I bring my daughter on all of my “mommy” outings! I cherish every day with her.
Anonymous said on September 8th, 2007:
Networking…Mommy Style!…
If you are a stay-at-home mom, you may long for a connection to the outside world. The internet has made it much easier to find out what’s shaking in your neighborhood….