I think that we as mothers do not take enough time for ourselves. I am going to take the next couple of days to share with you how to take out some time for YOU whether that be exercise, beauty treatments, time with girlfriends, or even date night with your partner or spouse.
In January of 2010, I made a vow to start spending more time with girl friends. So far, I have managed to connect more with friends that I haven’t seen in awhile.
Here are some things that I have done:
- Gone dancing with my friends
- Planned a movie night. We had to do it almost a month in advance due to busy schedules, but the important thing is we did it.
- Met friends for a few drinks
- Planned a breakfast date. Sometimes going out for breakfast is easier than trying to meet for dinner.
Here are a few other ideas to get you out with your friends:
- Start a book club. It’s great way to get out of the house once a month (or whenever).
- Plan a monthly game night. Take turns hosting it at each others house.
- Go to a scrap booking event at your local craft store.
- Go to a wine tasting together.
I have barely scratched the surface of things you can do. The important thing is to make time for yourself – even if it just means meeting for an hour for coffee.
What are some of your favorite activities to do with your friends?
photo credit: Francis Mayne
My husband and I try to hook up with friends once a week with our date night. We usually go out to dinner, then hook up with some friends afterward and hang out and shoot pool. My good friend and I hook up for coffee at least twice a month, more if we can just for girl time.
This has been such a moral booster since I started doing this. I have been doing this since before 2010…about 3 months for with the hubby including our mutual friends and 6 months with my friend.
These are very good suggestions, especially since I'm with my children 24/7 (literally). Usually I get together with a couple of other moms and we have lunch (sometimes picnic type notes) somewhere where the kids can play and we can talk about life. I like the idea of the book club … wonder who I can get to join …
I agree that moms often fall at the end of their lists of priorities (sadly some of us don't even make the list!). I have really neglected some of my friendships since I began working from home. It would be nice to hang out with another girl who's over the age of 10. You've listed some really good suggestions. I especially like the movie night and breakfast date ideas.
Two of my girlfriends and I try to get together about once a month or so at the home of the friend who doesn't have kids…..the other gal and I are around our kids all the time, so it's a nice break!