How to Stay Sane When You’re a Stay at Home Mom with NO Transportation

What to do when you're a car-less stay at home mom. 

1. FIND A NEW HOBBY OR REDISCOVER A NEW ONE.
Try your hand at cake decorating, gardening, knitting or something you used to love to do but kind of forgot about. That's pretty easy to do after you have kids. Even better: find a hobby that you and your children can do together like painting, crafts, dance, fitness and music.



2. WORK FROM HOME AND SAVE MONEY FOR A SECOND VEHICLE.
If not having a second vehicle is causing major issues like missing important appointments or depression from cabin fever, then you might need to help bring in more money so you can afford to purchase and insure a second vehicle. Consider babysitting, tutoring, giving music lessons and or selling your handmade crafts. For more work-from-home-ideas, check out this great post: Best 10 Online Jobs for Stay at Home Moms with a Noisy Background.



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3. HOMESCHOOL.
I definitely wouldn't recommend pulling your kids out of school because you need a way to occupy your time at home, but if you have a child that hasn't started school yet, try your hand at educating them yourself at home. For more information on the pros and cons of homeschooling, check out this article "Benefits and Disadvantages of Homeschooling" to see if it's right for you and your family.



3. RECONNECT WITH OLF FRIENDS OR MAKE NEW ONES.
 Did you fall out of touch with a good friend when the little ones arrived on the scene? Try reconnecting with them, especially if they have kiddos too. Also, whenever you go out, try your best to make a new friend. Connect with other moms at the park, your church and community events.



4. LOOK FOR THINGS TO DO WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE.
Get out and check to make sure you're not missing out on something that's closer to your home than you think. I've been living in the same spot for three years and only recently discovered that the church right behind our home has a playground!



5. ASK FOR RIDES AND ACCEPT RIDES WHEN OFFERED.
Give someone a call if you need to leave the house for any reason, even if it's just for a change of scenery.  If friends or family members offer to give you rides, take them up on it.



6. EMBRACE THE GREAT OUTDOORS.
Turn your backyard into a paradise of fun for you and your kids. Revamp your patio or porch by adding comfy furniture. Make or buy tons of amazing outdoor toys and games that will keep your children occupied for hours. If your yard is open, consider fencing it in so your children can play safely without you having to hover over them constantly - this will give you a little more freedom to browse a magazine or just simply chill out while your kids go bananas.



7. INVITE PEOPLE OVER.
If you can't go to the people, then bring the people to you! Invite a friend over who also has children and you two can sit and chat while your kids get to socialize and have fun as well. Invite a few friends over for lunch and board games - anything you want to do. Make it a weekly event and strive to make each week as fun as the last.