What's a good way to meet other stay at home moms in my area? (St Louis, MO). Thanks.?
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There is a program at the St. Louis Mills mall at the PBS playground for mothers and their young children up to age 5.  Information is available at the PBS playground.  I know you don't want to do this Ang but the Parents As Teachers program also offers "playgroups" with tons of age related activities that is really good.  Plus, how did we meet?  Dance class...lol  There is another great way to meet other Mom's in the area.  =)
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Check out bluesuitmom.com.  It's a site for working mothers.
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It would be helpful if you listed more of your interests.  A lot of forums focus towards one activity (but have general forums to chat about other thins as well) such as video game forums or computer forums.\nI just found one called "SyberMoms"\nhttp://sybermoms.com/forums/\nMaybe you'll meet people you like there?\nThat's all I've got, but if you don't like SyberMoms, you can go here:\nhttp://rankings.big-boards.com/?p=all\nand see if you find anything you like =D.
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My hubby just got home in September!!! If you don't live on base and have military wives as friends, I suggest joining a Yahoo group for military wives... it's good to talk to others who've been there.. and are there for that matter!!!
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Yahoo Groups has good home school groups that can direct you to activities, co-ops, and such. Also search around the internet for any places that offer special programs for home schoolers such as martial arts school (www.chimera-maa.com), YMCAs, and others.\n\nMost likely the Yahoo Groups will be your best place to get started with networking and finding out who and what is out there.
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Join chat rooms and meet other people looking to do the same thing you are doing. Maybe go to your local small business development center (sbdc).
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Hmm, Via Dolorosa would sound really nice... I'll give you more ideas if I think of some later... And a mother of 7!! Cool, I'm from a family of 9 kids...
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Check out your local government website and look for parks and rec.  I just did this to find local biking trails in our area, but you should be able to find walking trails in your area.  Print up some fliers to organize a meeting.  Then, go to several of the trails in your area and pass them out.  You could also create your own yahoo group and put that on the flier as well.  Just start by passing out fliers asking people to come to an informational meeting to discuss.  People don't really like being harassed too much, so a flier with a website or an email address is better than asking for names and phone numbers.
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I'm trying to figure that out myself...I've tried doing the online thing..but that hasn't worked out to well. Mostly I found just meeting people through friends has worked the best. Going to party with friends and in groups I find a little easier to deal with than one on one, more people to bounce off conversation with.\n\nVolunteer work is a good place to and if you're religious Church.
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I work from home this is my web page\n\nwww.mothersfreedom.com \n\nI love doing this. I work the hours I want, and I work with I great team that helps me out. I get to stay at home with my kid \nJust look into it
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Join www.myspace.com    I know tons of people online there, and its 100% free and you can search by age, location, gender, orientation. The person who got me hooked on it was my 53 yr old CSA at my last job. Join and have fun. GOOD LUCK
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www.momsview.com\nThere are tons of coloring pages, activity pages, on-line/printable coupons, recipes, and more!\nYou can submit your e-mail address and get a newsletter w/new coupons, etc.
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I know you said you don't know anyone - but you are going to HAVE to branch out in order to meet some of the women at your school that are AKA. That's the only way in unfortunately. A website won't work to make the connections unless you use it to find some member listings.
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for really good info, congats and good luck. also a a mom of two, I can tell you just love them the best you can
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Join the PTA, school functions. You want to find friends that also have children. Even at the local park, when the kids are playing. I have met many very nice friends, your kids start talking and then the moms start talking.
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go to online communities that interest you.  Or volunteer outside the home...that way you can meet new people and your parents wont give you a hard time
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I'm going to try to keep all my ideas low cost and easy...if you're a stay at home mom these might work better than if you're not.  Though you might be able to get your childcare provider to do these things as well.\n\n1. Check out your local library!  They often have great things going on for the summer.  My son now 12 is an avid reader particaly becasue he got interested in the summer reading programs at the libray.  They usually have a program where kids read books and get starts or stickers or something like that to put in a book.  Sometimes there are draws and prizes and parties involved.  I find these really help boys by getting the competitive juices going...who can read the most books by the end of the summer.  Don't worry if he gravitates to books that are too young for him...any reading he does is good, builds word recognition and speed and comprehension.  You may luck out and find a series he likes...look for "The Magic Tree House" books, they might be about his level.  Then they want to read them all as fast as they can.\n\n2.Grocery Shopping...you have to do it anyway so make it special.  Have him help you make the list...maybe he can even write it out!  When you're shopping let him help you find things. Pick 2 "special treats" from the bakery to have when you get home and the groceries are put away.  Make a big deal out of it...set the table, light a candle.  \nNow a word of warning.  Grocery shopping with kids can be rough as they want every unhealthy expensive thing they see.  But by allowing him to choose one special thing you make that a bit easier.  And all kids need to learn that they can't have everything.  Once they get use to it the tantrums over the jumbo box of oreos will stop.  UNLESS you give into them...then it gets worse since they see it works.\n\n3. Plan a picnic.  You can combine this with the grocery shopping too.  You can take a picnic to a park...or maybe meet up with Dad at work.  \n\n4. 2 words...water balloons...don't forget to participate fully yourself. Kids don't see mom having fun as often as they sould...mine included.\n\n5. This may cost a bit but maybe it will fit into the budget...visit some of your local tourist attactions...a historical home, a zoo, an art gallery.\n\n6. Plant a garden...you may already do that but maybe you can give him a little corner for himself or dig up a separate spot for him.  \n\n7. Are you religious? Christian? look for a "Vacation Bible School" in your area.\n\n8. Check out the website below.  They update it monthy with cool stuff to do with your pre-school/Elemantary and teenage kids.  In the upper right hand side of the page find the paper and pencil to subscribe to get updates mailed to you monthy!\n\nI'll edit this as I think of more.