Can single moms get some time alone?
I have a confession. Before I became a mom, I actually enjoyed spending time alone.
A new J. California Cooper book and a comfortable pillow were all I needed to get me through a Sunday afternoon.
That kind of time is rare these days. Most of the weekend is spent doing kids’ stuff. But I’ve found a few inexpensive ways to get “me time” and reconnect with the loner in me.
Visit to Ikea. The Swedish furniture store has free baby-sitting for shoppers. There’s one in Davie. You don’t have to buy anything, and my daughter looks forward to going to their play area. They limit you to about 45 minutes, which can fly by, but it’s nice to have uninterrupted time to look at fabrics and scope out designing ideas.
The gym. My gym charges an extra $5 a month for its kids’ club and it is money well-spent. You get to work out alone, with no distractions while your kids play with others.
The park. Instead of cuddling up on my battered green couch like I used to, I take my magazines and books to the park and read while she plays.
Do you know of any other low-budget ways to get time alone? Do share.....
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