https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:57:27 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-a-sahm-when-your-kids-are-in-elementary-school-what-would-you-do-with-your-extra-time#post-149066 Sat, 05 May 2012 09:15:15 +0000 winniebee 149066@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My mom was a SAHM when we were in elementary school and I feel like she didn't have much time on her hands (though, there were 4 of us!) </p> <p>I would volunteer at the kids' school, work out, attend all of their activities, and do lots of cooking (and gardening! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-a-sahm-when-your-kids-are-in-elementary-school-what-would-you-do-with-your-extra-time#post-149055 Sat, 05 May 2012 09:06:05 +0000 808love 149055@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Bee: Time for working out....oooooh! That's such a luxury around here! :D<br /> Oh and don't worry about the parents not loving on you for doing treats for every holiday....it's for the kids...and they love it! So only a few jealous about anything parents would feel that way. The rest would probably appreciate it. And the teacher too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-a-sahm-when-your-kids-are-in-elementary-school-what-would-you-do-with-your-extra-time#post-147971 Fri, 04 May 2012 10:21:27 +0000 Mrs. Bee 147971@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>yah i can easily see how being a sahm is a full-time job even when the kids are in school. i bet i'd probably only have time to cook, clean, and work out. wah wahhhhhh (cue debbie downer music) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-a-sahm-when-your-kids-are-in-elementary-school-what-would-you-do-with-your-extra-time#post-147959 Fri, 04 May 2012 10:14:25 +0000 Mrs. Train 147959@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I told my husband the day my fourth child goes to school I am going to come home and take a long shower. That's all I really want a long hot shower without screaming or knocking or interruptions. After day 1 I will have to figure out what to do. I'm planning on volunteering for the kids classes but I am probably also going to try to tutor. There's always a need for math/science tutors so that's what I'll probably do. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-a-sahm-when-your-kids-are-in-elementary-school-what-would-you-do-with-your-extra-time#post-147930 Fri, 04 May 2012 10:02:07 +0000 heffalump 147930@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Volunteer, cook, and crafts. Maybe finally start an etsy business. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-a-sahm-when-your-kids-are-in-elementary-school-what-would-you-do-with-your-extra-time#post-147924 Fri, 04 May 2012 09:59:38 +0000 Andrea 147924@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@daniellemybelle: there are about 3-4 days a year when DD is in daycare and I am not working so I use those days to get things done and they zip by so fast. So I know that I won't be able to get an extra degree or something with this "spare time". LOL. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-a-sahm-when-your-kids-are-in-elementary-school-what-would-you-do-with-your-extra-time#post-147922 Fri, 04 May 2012 09:59:09 +0000 Honeybee 147922@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would finally read the stack of books I've been creating on my nightstand since DD was born. I have like 10 books there now, and I don't see myself whittling it down until I'm done with grad school. Sigh. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-a-sahm-when-your-kids-are-in-elementary-school-what-would-you-do-with-your-extra-time#post-147915 Fri, 04 May 2012 09:56:39 +0000 Minnie_Girl 147915@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What I do now! I work from home, so I'd still work....I'll never be able to give up my career goals, no matter how busy kids keep me. I'd also take care of the house, garden, exercise, go to church activities, and do all the other things I enjoy doing. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-a-sahm-when-your-kids-are-in-elementary-school-what-would-you-do-with-your-extra-time#post-147880 Fri, 04 May 2012 09:45:38 +0000 daniellemybelle 147880@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it's easy to think that you would have sooo much free time with kids in school, but like @Andrea: and @NYCaliMama: said, most kids go to school between 8 &amp; 9 and get home at 2:30 or 3, so it's not like you have an entire day. The SAHMs I know get caught up with housework, errands, etc. during the day and then before you know it, it's time to get the kids! Teachers also expect SAHMs to volunteer a lot so school can become very absorbing. It's hard to imagine, because working moms do all the same stuff in addition to working outside the home, but I doubt being a SAHM would be full of hour-long workouts and non-stop crafts :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-a-sahm-when-your-kids-are-in-elementary-school-what-would-you-do-with-your-extra-time#post-147782 Fri, 04 May 2012 09:14:34 +0000 Alivoo01 147782@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd work out, bake up a storm, be involved in PTA, and take up a part time job. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-a-sahm-when-your-kids-are-in-elementary-school-what-would-you-do-with-your-extra-time#post-147724 Fri, 04 May 2012 09:00:23 +0000 autumnlove 147724@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would go back to school and learn something new! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-a-sahm-when-your-kids-are-in-elementary-school-what-would-you-do-with-your-extra-time#post-147481 Fri, 04 May 2012 05:15:05 +0000 SAHM0811 147481@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with Andrea. There isn't a lot of "extra time" when you stay at home with elementary kids. Tthe moms I know at this stage,still tell me what handfuls their kids are and how busy their days go. But to answer the question, I'd squeeze in running/working out more. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-a-sahm-when-your-kids-are-in-elementary-school-what-would-you-do-with-your-extra-time#post-147477 Fri, 04 May 2012 04:44:44 +0000 Andrea 147477@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd go to the gym, cook, and then plan fun activities/crafts for the DD. The day will go by quickly because you drop them off at 8 and then have to pick them up by 3/sometimes earlier. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-a-sahm-when-your-kids-are-in-elementary-school-what-would-you-do-with-your-extra-time#post-147447 Fri, 04 May 2012 01:57:16 +0000 looch 147447@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd probably go to the gym and possibly volunteer my time in the school and another organization. I would also like to learn how to garden properly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-a-sahm-when-your-kids-are-in-elementary-school-what-would-you-do-with-your-extra-time#post-147227 Thu, 03 May 2012 21:28:22 +0000 Mrs. Bee 147227@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@prettylizy: haha me too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-a-sahm-when-your-kids-are-in-elementary-school-what-would-you-do-with-your-extra-time#post-147216 Thu, 03 May 2012 21:23:29 +0000 prettylizy 147216@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Work out a ton and get a super hot bod! Lol! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-a-sahm-when-your-kids-are-in-elementary-school-what-would-you-do-with-your-extra-time#post-147204 Thu, 03 May 2012 21:16:48 +0000 mrs. wagon 147204@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would definitely be involved with the PTA or be a room parent. But my first impulse would be to get some kind of part time job... I guess I'm really not cut out to be a full time SAHM! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-a-sahm-when-your-kids-are-in-elementary-school-what-would-you-do-with-your-extra-time#post-147200 Thu, 03 May 2012 21:15:01 +0000 chopsuey 147200@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Classes, volunteer and crafts! :D </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-a-sahm-when-your-kids-are-in-elementary-school-what-would-you-do-with-your-extra-time#post-147184 Thu, 03 May 2012 21:03:23 +0000 Mrs. Bee 147184@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If I were a sahm, then I would probably take some classes! They would run the gamut from law, photography, cooking, styling, makeup artistry, piano, singing, dance....</p> <p>Then I would be one of those annoying moms that does all kinds of crafts and is all up in the pta a la Bree from Desperate Housewives. I want to do something for every holiday for Charlie's daycare, but Mr. Bee stops me in case the other parents might hate me!</p> <p>Then of course I would have a lifestyle blog. (Assuming that I'm not "working" on a site and am a full-time SAHM).</p> <p>What would you do as a SAHM to elementary/older aged children? </p>