As parents, it’s so easy to fall into the trap of doing everything for your children and nothing for yourselves. Between school, homework, sports, meals, baths, bedtimes….it can all turn into a crazy blur, with you completely depleted of energy and left as a limp heap on the floor.
One thing we tend to forget as parents is that taking time to reconnect in our other relationships can be one of the most valuable things we do as parents. It helps us to recharge and refresh, so that we can do all those things we said we’d do, like go a few days without yelling at the kids. Plus, if you do it right, it’s a whole lotta of fun!
Here at SitterScout, we think that every parent deserves some time off from parenting, which is really the whole point of us being here. We do know, however, that with what’s going on in the world right now, many of you think you just can’t afford to pay a babysitter and go out on a date. After all, by the time you pay your sitter and throw in dinner and a movie, you could be looking at a serious outflow.
And yet we think it’s so important that parents take a little time for themselves that we’re planning to help you out on the frugal front. Not only can you find a sitter for free with SitterScout (though paying them is up to you), we’ll even help you out with ideas for great dates on the cheap!
So stay tuned in 2010 (gosh that sounds strange!) as we bring you a series of ideas we’re calling Cheap Dates. And if you have an idea or want to share your favorite Cheap Date, let us know. We’d love to hear from you! (Just e-mail heidi at sitterscout dot com)
We want to help you make (and keep) a resolution to have more date nights in 2010!
