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Five Memorable Moms' Night Out Ideas Under $5

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    Wiping runny noses, kissing scraped knees, reading bedtime stories, folding stacks of laundry, cooking, cleaning, driving carpool, scrubbing children, changing diapers, listening... the work of a mother requires boundless energy. As much as we all adore our children and love being moms, we all realize that motherhood is a full time job and once in a while, we need to refresh and refuel our energy tanks.

    Melissa LaFreniere, mother of two girls says, "Mom's Night Out is my silent pledge to remember who I am. I am a mother, of course, but I'm also a woman who desperately needs to enjoy life. A few hours with my girlfriends helps me realize I haven't lost...me."

       Many moms find it difficult to take time away from the kids to socialize with friends, and many of the traditional Mom’s Night Out (MNO) ideas, from dinners at nice restaurants to spa days, are difficult to work into the family budget. While the traditional ideas are a nice treat, once in a while it’s fun to try something a bit out of the ordinary.

    So, what’s a mom to do? Here are five ideas under $5 for a Mom’s Night Out you won’t soon forget!

 

So, what did the ladies think of their experience? Lizz Welter, a mom of three preschoolers, said, “I left feeling like I had accomplished something and invested in my friendships.”

 

And of course, there is the educational benefit. Melissa says, "I can't believe how much I learned during this hunt, or all the items I noticed since I was forced to really look at everything. I would have never seen half of what is there if it weren't for this hunt." 

 

If you would like to host a hunt at the Nelson, click here for complete instructions and your treasure list. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is free and open until 9 p.m. on Friday nights.

 

Next time you schedule a Mom’s Night Out, try something new. You won’t regret it!

 

Mom’s Night Out MOM TIPS

My friends and I like to do dinner and try an activity like bowling – something that keeps us moving so we get a little bit of exercise (and we stay awake!). Alicia Hallmon, Independence

On Moms' Night Out my mom friends and I like to go to The Melting Pot, to Dave and Busters or just hang out together at one of our houses. Most importantly we like to get together and have adult conversations, which seem to always be about our kids.   Desiree Gabert, Independence

My mom friends and I plan an “outing” once a quarter.  The best one we did last year was go to a meal-prep kitchen and make enough meals for the WHOLE month.  It’s a fun time together plus we went home with meals that made the coming weeks much easier!  Rolanda Jacobs, Shawnee, KS

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