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Hello, I have 4 girls age 6,7,11, and 13. I have them 7 days a week and only get a break for a few hours every other Sat. and Sun. Weekday evenings are spent doing homework or other activities. I am a full time student in college so I do not have much money. I want some things to do to get out of the house but can't afford to spend money. Any suggestions. Also I would love just to have some friends to chat with or play cards with. What do you do for fun? ↓
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| Name: tweetybird4 | Date: Nov 1st, 2006 2:39 AM |
| Hi Lollipop---I know exactly how you feel. It's either feast or famine around here. A fun game you could play with your children is dominos--called Mexican Train. Along with the dominos, it has 4 little plastic trains and a black circle thingy inside the box to play. It should come with instructions too. It's kind of like the card game screw your neighbor only with dominos. Have you heard of it? Also, have you met some of your children's moms at their school? Do you go to the school's pto meetings? Trying getting to know some of the mom's and see what kinds of interests they have and maybe you could join in with them. When I lived in a new subdivision and wanted to meet some new friends in the neighborhood, I sent out invitations to my neighbors for a gathering at my house. I had an appetizer party (everyone had to bring a dish of appetizers to pass) then we played games afterward. You could check within your town at the nearest bowling alley and see if they offer a league that participates once a month or twice a week. This could be a good avenue to meet some new people. Do you like to scrapbook or maybe make some personalized cards? There's a company that's called "Stampin Up" that a lady comes to your home to show you how to make cool cards for all occasions. You could purchase just a few supplies to get you started. Or you could email the person that demonstates and explain your financial situations and perhaps she will let you come to the parties to learn how to make the cards she's demonstating for evening without having to buy something all the time. Sometimes, they offer people to attend these parties for $5-$10 and you get to make several cards that particular party. I'm in a club that I only have to place a minimum of $25 order every other month. Then, when my hostess month comes around, everyone in the club has to place their order and I get free stuff. It kind of benefits everyone that is in the club. You said you don't have much money so that might not be the best suggestion, I'm sorry. It's just something fun to do on your own free time. If anything, I can offer you chit chat through this forum. Any conversations will always be free of charge to ya!! Ha, Ha, Ha, lol!!!! If, I may ask, what degree are you going for at school? I was in school, too but I had to take some time off for my newborn baby. I'm thinking about starting back up again. Except, I want to try and do some online classes. I took a few of those and they were awesome. Well, I hope school doesn't get you too stressed out, especially when your raising children, too. Well, you have a good evening and I hope to chat with ya soon. ↑ |
| Name: lollipop | Date: Nov 1st, 2006 8:55 PM |
| Hi tweetybird4, Thanks for your suggestions. I am majoring in elementary education. I been in the schools a ton and every officer in the PTA. I still am involved with the schools. Maybe just chatting on line is what I have to do right now. Most of the things that I could do by myself cost money and there is none of that right now. I play cards with my kids and drive them back and forth to events. What I would like to do is find some people in my area to play cards with maybe once a month. It might also be nice to go on a date once in a while. Are you married now? ↑ |
| Name: tweetybird4 | Date: Nov 2nd, 2006 3:14 PM |
| Hi Lollipop---Congratulations to you, the major your going for is very commendable. I appreicate those who have the ability to teach children. I know what you mean about not having a lot of money. It's tough. Some months it's feast or famine. Yes, I'm happily remarried. We try to have the kids friends over and play games or watch movies with them. We must be doing something right because they always want to come back. Plus, we try to connect with some of the children's parents and get together with them. I, too, would like to set up evenings to play cards but with the kids busy schedules, it's hard to do. I just need to pick a date and set it up. Easier said than done. I agree, I spend alot of my socializing on the computer. Right, now, that's all I can do. ↑ |
| Name: tweetybird4 | Date: Nov 5th, 2006 1:52 PM |
| Hello Lollipop---How has your weekend been? Are you working hard with school or I'll bet the kids are keeping you extremely busy?? Just wondering what you have been up to. Drop a line when you can. ↑ |
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