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Join a Club or Gym
If participating in a group is more your style, check out a book club, culture association or singing group. If you're looking to get active, join a climbing gym, yoga group or sailing club. These options won't cost a fortune or take up too much time, plus you'll get to socialize while doing the things you like.
Volunteer
If you have a few hours to spare a week, help out an organization you care about. This can be an animal shelter, food waste kitchen or community center, for example. By joining an amazing cause, you won't only make a difference but you'll also meet people who are just as amazing as you for giving back.
Use Your Kids!
You'll find a lot of things in common with other moms just by being a mom. Your kids (fur babies included) are automatic friend magnets. You'll be attending a lot of events with parents of kids your age, like bake sales, after-school activities, play dates and info sessions. Reach out to them for a coffee date or start with quick chats during school pick up. Whether you share your parenting struggles or laugh about the latest, most ridiculous question your kids asked, there's loads to talk about!
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Reach Out on Instagram
You're already building connections on social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook, even if you've never met these "followers" or "friends" in person before. Make an effort to follow and engage with people in your area with similar interests. And hey, maybe after a few conversations, you can even plan to meet them IRL!
Ask Your Friends for Introductions
If you don't know anyone in the town you just moved to, or if you're struggling to make more mom friends, ask people you already know to introduce you to other people. Give it a shot! Maybe they'll know someone in your area. Old friends also get you, so they'll have a good idea of who you'll get along with.
Get Out of the House
Sometimes the catalyst you need is to just leave the house. Check out an art gallery opening, book reading or lecture. Brands, companies and universities hold community events all the time. There you can find people who share similar interests as you, which means small talk won't be as awkward (and dare we say fun)!
