Displaced Homemakers

A woman who, after managing a household for years, is forced by financial necessity to find a wage-paying job. This blog is intended for the women who feel that their lives have been hit by a tornado, their tomorrows may experience a hurricane and their nights are sleepless. This blog is for the women who need to rebuild their lives, no matter the age and no matter the circumstance and for the women who needs to find resources, gather support to feel that they are not alone.

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Making new friends

It is important for a woman who is starting over to make new friends.  Suggestions are to start online to gain confidence, then join a local support group and then hit the world with a smile.  Some other suggestions are:

  • Volunteer organizations: a green organization, a political party, or Habitat for Humanity. Women with children can meet other moms volunteering in their child’s class.

  • Free museums: Virtually, every museum in America has one day a month with free admission.

  • Outside, walking a dog: Borrow a friend’s pooch if necessary. Canines are terrific ice breakers and most dogs will say, “Hi,” to every other dog.

  • Outside, taking pictures (free for women with cameras): Walk around town taking photos. It’s amazing how many new things a gal might notice. Women can meet tons of people with the help of a camera.

  • Free cooking classes: These are offered at places like Whole Foods and Williams Sonoma.

  • Free exercise buddies: Try hiking.meetup.com to find happy, healthy gals in almost every part of the country.


  • Volunteer organizations: a green organization, a political party, or Habitat for Humanity. Women with children can meet other moms volunteering in their child’s class.

  • Free museums: Virtually, every museum in America has one day a month with free admission.

  • Outside, walking a dog: Borrow a friend’s pooch if necessary. Canines are terrific ice breakers and most dogs will say, “Hi,” to every other dog.

  • Outside, taking pictures (free for women with cameras): Walk around town taking photos. It’s amazing how many new things a gal might notice. Women can meet tons of people with the help of a camera.

  • Free cooking classes: These are offered at places like Whole Foods and Williams Sonoma.

  • Free exercise buddies: Try hiking.meetup.com to find happy, healthy gals in almost every part of the country.

    • Volunteer at an organization
    • Free Museums:  Most museums have a free day every month
    • Outside walking a dog, borrow one if you have to.  They provide great ice breakers to start up conversations.
    • Walk around town taking pictures.  You would be surprised how many people you can meet with the help of a camera.
    • Find a free cooking class in places like Whole Foods or other stores.
    • Free walking or hiking buddies:  try www.hiking.meetup.com

  • Volunteer organizations: a green organization, a political party, or Habitat for Humanity. Women with children can meet other moms volunteering in their child’s class.

  • Free museums: Virtually, every museum in America has one day a month with free admission.

  • Outside, walking a dog: Borrow a friend’s pooch if necessary. Canines are terrific ice breakers and most dogs will say, “Hi,” to every other dog.

  • Outside, taking pictures (free for women with cameras): Walk around town taking photos. It’s amazing how many new things a gal might notice. Women can meet tons of people with the help of a camera.

  • Free cooking classes: These are offered at places like Whole Foods and Williams Sonoma.

  • Free exercise buddies: Try hiking.meetup.com to find happy, healthy gals in almost every part of the country.

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