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When the Kids Are Away, How Does Mom Play?
Mommy's doing the cabbage patch and singing out loud, "They're gone... they're gone... they're gone."
Mom-Me Time: Get Involved in LilSugar's Community Groups!
You've waited in line for your son's soccer jersey, penciled your daughter's art classes onto the calendar, and shuttled your kids to karate. Now that their Fall activities are in full swing, take a few mom-me moments to do the same for yourself. LilSugar's Community offers a place for mothers to hang out, vent, brainstorm, and showcase their talents.
Mother Runs Errands to Buy Herself Some Alone Time
Few people would consider grocery shopping or dropping off the dry cleaning to be the highlight of their weeks, but for mamas who find themselves shuttling the kids from school, play dates, and birthday parties, such mundane tasks are a welcome break from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
A friend was recently telling me that she looks forward to leaving the house for 20 minutes to run such errands because she knows she is guaranteed at least a few minutes of time alone to gather her thoughts, call a friend for an uninterrupted conversation, or just enjoy letting her mind wander.
Do you savor tasks that buy you a bit of kid-free time?
Mommies Need a Girls' Night Out
To quote Wynonna Judd, "Well, it's my night to rock. No watchin' that ol' clock. Oh, ain't no doubt, Lordy it's a girls' night out."
Need a Break? Book a Girlfriend Getaway
Pack your bags and don't look back. When some mothers need a break from their daily routine, they plan a night out with friends. Others look for a more extended escape, they gather their friends together for an overnight retreat.
Moms' Night Out: Sweats and the City
If a flashback to pre-baby days sounds like more than your mom friends can handle, throw something a bit more low-key. Invite the ladies over for a Sweats and the City event. There's no primping or planning involved.
Moms' Night Out: Flashback to Pre-Baby Days
Kiss the hubby and kids goodbye and head out the door for a few hours of freedom! Everybody needs a break, but lots of mothers don't take the time to indulge themselves so we're giving hardworking women some inspiration to get the girls together for a Moms' Night Out! If want to revisit your past, organize a Flashback to Pre-Baby Days soiree complete with adult food, games and conversation.
Would You Rather Read About Mommy Time or Take It?
There's buzz about the new book, If You Give a Mom a Martini ($12). Written by two mothers looking for ways to sneak in 10-minute intervals of me time while raising their kids, the text offers readers 100 ways to spend their time from having a quickie with the hubby to taking the long way home and rocking out to music in the car. While it's a clever concept, I'm curious if any mama is so far submerged in her children's lives that she needs obvious suggestions for how to fill free gaps.
Six Reasons Kids and Hangovers Don't Mix
We've discussed the things mamas take for granted in their pre-baby days, but one that stood out was indulging in a few drinks and sleeping it off the next day. Watching the trailer for the upcoming film The Hangover may make parents a bit nostalgic for those cocktailing days, but as any mum who has suffered through a morning after knows, hangovers and motherhood don't mix.
Photo courtesy of Warner Bros.
Double Date Ideas For You, Your Kids, and Your Single Friends
Good conversation with girlfriends is something lots of women take for granted. Before kids, gabbing and hanging out with the gals happened on a whim. When one friend becomes a mama and the others aren't quite there, the chitchat doesn't have to end.
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