Suburban Girl's Zoo

[ruby412]

Today for our activity in between naps we went to Petsmart. It was actually pretty fun. Violet loved the birds and watching the dogs getting groomed best. We don't have any pets of our own.

Cold weather people- what do you do when you have nothing to do? V and I don't do well with hanging in all day. We need to get out even if just to CVS for an errand. I need more ideas please!

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mall, library, swim class, target, home depot (lighting department is a huge hit), wandering through costco. We did the pet supplies store thing too.

I did a lot of shopping (but not buying) when I was a SAHM.

I would also drive up to DHs work 1x a week for family lunch.

[devonpow]

I break up my errands so I do a few each day, even if it is just going to TJs for milk. Or we walk to Strbucks or Panera for coffee while E has a snack or lunch. We have a Playgroup (through my moms club - MOMSClub.org) once a week, and start music class in 2 weeks.

[eav2c]

I'm trying to figure this out myself. It feels like everything involves money! We break up errands over the course of a few days rather than doing it all at once. It's nice to get out each day for a bit and avoid a meltdown. Our library does infant story time on Fridays and I am looking to get involved in some other cheap or free infant/toddler activities as well.

[ruby412]

These are all great ideas. I need to work on shopping without spending. I feel like I'm constantly buying things. I really can't wait for warm weather when we can go to the park. I think I should make an effort to plan more playdates and look into what our library offers.

[muppetinma]

I'm part of a mom's group that I found through meetup.com. This one is VERY active and usually has 10+ things scheduled per week. I just pick and choose what I want to be involved in. We did a story time at the library yesterday that was a lot of fun, so I think we'll work that into our regular routine. IKEA is always a good place to walk around, if you have one near you. I also go to the aquarium every week or so, but that's because I can do it for free.

I'm not so antsy when Sam is in town, but these stints where he's gone for weeks, I go insane. We both need to get out of the house daily. We get along much better because of it.

[TrudyCampbell]

I run errands, go for a long walk with the dogs, and meet up with other moms. I'm also in 3 classes now so we do that. I go a little nuts when I'm stuck at home.

[dixeedeluxe]

This is why I leave my children with my ILs. When I'm home with them, we watch TV all day. Now, especially, because there's two of them.

[kdrake8]

My idea:

1. Move to Pittsburgh.
2. Kdrake finds a nice, lucrative stripping job. Quits teaching
3. Ruby, kdrake and V&M hang out!

[ruby412]

Jan 10, 2013 15:59:39 GMT -5 kdrake8 said:

My idea:

1. Move to Pittsburgh.
2. Kdrake finds a nice, lucrative stripping job. Quits teaching
3. Ruby, kdrake and V&M hang out!

FTW! Love it!

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Juliana loves going to the "dog store"! Lots of fun!

[christidee]

I don't SAH, but I have a lot of time off. J really likes the grocery store and Costco. He also enjoys water, so the outdoor fountain at a local shopping center will be a hit in the summer.

[thedahliharpa]

I think Suburban Girl's Zoo should be the name of your blog.

[rxbeth]

Madison LOVES our cats but dog barking can scare her. I had her at PetSmart the other day and an unruly dog freaked her out.

[ruby412]

Jan 10, 2013 16:53:03 GMT -5 thedahliharpa said:

I think Suburban Girl's Zoo should be the name of your blog.

Ah, I would love to be a blogger, but I don't think I'm witty enough. I'd have to hire you to be my ghostwriter.