Life Outside of Motherhood

I am struggling with the same thing. Besides school (online) and my family I have no friends outside of the home because I moved here and then got pregnant and then became a stay at home mom. I do not have many opportunities to get outside of the home so if you get any advise that you find helpful please pass it on! :-)
I could also use a life outside of motherhood!

Are you interested in going back to work? You could try a part time job of some sort. What are your hobbies? Take a class - cooking, a new language, computer programming- anything! Join a group on meetup.com I am part of a hiking group and a coffee meetup and between the two groups there is something to go to nearly every weekend. Join a bookclub. Join a gym and do the aerobics classes (I will be so jealous, i want to do that but don't have the time!) Good luck and enjoy whatever you persue!

Try Meetup.com & put in your zipcode. They have all kinds of groups for moms, coffee groups, playgroups, cooking groups, you name it!

I've met great friends at my kids after school activities. So, we always chat while they're doing practice. Also, I've met great friends through the school PTSA. It's a great way to help the school, get to know the kids friends better and meet people. The school always needs volunteers for copying papers, helping teachers, etc. Ask what opportunities there may be if you're interested. Also, try joining a gym or YMCA in your area. Meet new people and workout too!

I've had the same problem, lately I've designated Friday or Saturday night to me. I spend the day with the family, then go to a happy hour with some friends or take myself out to a movie....with or without anyone.
Fitness classes are great as well, you can meet people, feel good about yourself and go out for a cup of tea after....

I'm not a SAHM but I found some repreive since when I go home and until bed time I am with my husband and son. I scheduled a once a month thing n which my husband and son would go over to our friend's house and my friend (same people) would come over and we would watch horror movies. That way she got out too. Another thing you can try is something like a Yoga class once a week and have your husband watch the kids. Do something for you. Every mother in every circumstance needs that.

Hi, I am a stay at home mom, mother of two and I also live in Arizona. Before my daughter was born I was an Arbonne consultant, hoping it would fulfill somewhat of a social void (which seems like you may be feeling too) and bring in some extra money. The whole Arbonne thing wasn't really for me, they have great products, but I hate selling and it ended up costing me more money than what I made.
As one solution, I have joined a local moms group in Tucson (Tucson Moms) and have really taken advantage of all they have to offer. So, besides play group, which is fun to get together and talk to my new friends once a week, there is also a book club once a month with them (I love to read, so it really incorporates a great hobby), mom nights out (just with your group & ones with all the moms, regardless of playgroup) and they offer other clubs such as scrap booking.
I also choose at least two friends (usually one without and one with kids) to make plans with once a month. So, every other week I am getting out with friends not in playgroup, and the off weeks, doing book club or moms night out. With an infant and toddler, there are times where I would rather nap than get ready and go, but my husband really makes a point to be as supportive as possible to push me out of the house (while he stays at home with the kids - it also gives him a great appreciation of what I do all day) and go because he knows how much better I feel after.
I hope this helps. I do completely understand how you are feeling. You are always welcome to contact me as well. Good luck!
-A.

HI : >) been in your shoes for 17yrs & homeschooling for 10yrs. find a 4-H club. they are in the cities : >). there is a clover kid group for 5-8yrs and full 4-h 9-18yrs. It's not just about farm animals possible projects off the top of my head-steer, swine, market goat, dairy goat, sheep, dog, cat, rabbit, poultry, cavie-guinea pig, pocket pets- reptile, hamster, gerbil, house birds, photography, sewing, crochet, knitting, gardening, cooking, quilting, leather work, automotive... if there is a volunteer leader there can be a project (it's not hard at all to become a volunteer with any knowledge about the project you're good to go).at the end of the 4-h year there's an expo where you get to display your projects and there's a judging you can also enter county and state fairs through 4-H. you get to know parents that are local. you get to do community service through your club which is great for the kids. our club is excited because it's almost time to serve Thanksgiving & Christmas dinner at the Mayer Senior Center along with the Fire dept. We make cards for the seniors and our meals on wheels, trick or treat so others can eat collect food for our local food bank & meals on wheels. find your county extension office they are in charge of the 4-H/FFA clubs for your county. the families involved in 4-h/ffa consider it a family event/bonding.
4hmall.com the projects have workbooks so you'll get a more complete list of projects.
hope this helps.
K :>)

Moms groups, or networking groups on meetup.com. And you can always call me, I love meeting new ladies that want to expand their life outside of home, too! And I don't know if you play volleyball, but we play with Sandsports and it is the best 1-2 hours of my week. Email me, I'd love a new friend!

If you are all interested in the arts volunteering is a great way to meet new people and get out of the house. Contact the Herberger Theater Center or Phoenix Thearre. They all use volunteers as ushers for their shows. You get free parking and get to see the show for free.