“ I have three boys, 4, 2, and 3 months. My husband and I have decided to homeschool but have yet to even meet another homeschooling family. We would love to meet up with other homeschooling parents in the area! ”

“ My family is moving to Marion IL from beautiful upstate South Carolina in August 2009. I have a two year old son and would love to have playdates and meet other moms to develop friendships. ”

“ Would like to start playdates for my 2 year old daughter. She is seldom around children her own age. I am a first time mom in my 30's and would like to meet other working moms. ”

“ Hi. I am Anna and have 2 children in school and 3 children at home, for a total of 5 kids all together. I am looking for other mothers who I can relax with and just talk to. I am also hoping to find other parents who have kids of similar ages as I do s ”

“ I love to encourage other moms like me and see my kids make new friends and share God's Love...I'm a stay at home for 3boys and 4girls and we all love Jesus...I'm now breastfeeding my baby girl who is 6wks now and we just moved to southern IL so i'm looki ”

“ I'm 36 years old and moved to Mt Vernon, Il because my husband got transfered. So, I am looking for some new friends and for some playmates for our daughter (8 months old). Moreover, I'd like to know more about the area - what is going on... ”

“ I am a stay at home mom with a 1 year old daughter, looking for other children to play with. ”

“ Hi, I just moved to Illinois. I don't know many people yet, and I'd love to get involved with a playgroup for my own sanity as much as my daughters! Let me know if you know of any I could go to. Willing to drive 20 minutes or so. ”

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“ My husband and I moved back to Carbondale last summer, and we got pregnant soon after. Now I'm a new mom, staying at home, and I'd love to meet other moms in the area. ”

“ I just moved here from Iowa for my husbands job transfer. I have two beautiful girls-4years and 7 months. I would like to accomplish more of there scrapbooks and maybe get caught up. ”

“ I moved to Southern Illinois for my husband's career just over a year ago. Soon after we moved, I became pregnant. I now stay at home with our 5 month old daughter (Sept. 28, 2007). I am looking for other new mommies in their 20s and 30s. ”

“ I'm looking for a kids playgroup for my 3 year old daughter. ”

“ I am a working mom, not new to the area, but I think it's hard to meet people. I have a 2 month old boy and a 10 yr girl. I would like to meet other mom's too. I am 35 and work in Carbondale, live in Elkville ”

“ I have a 12 mo old and a 3 yr old and would like to meet other moms to make friends and so my kids can make some friends too. ”

“ I am a first time mom and want to meet other moms that are going through the same things I am. ”

“ i am partly working, stay-home, homeschooling mom of three girls (3,5, and 7) and would like to meet moms families to exchange experiences, network learning opportunities and have fun together. I love music and the outdoors. ”

“ I have a son who is almost 2 years old who does not go to daycare. I would love to get my son involved in a playgroup, and possibly find a mom/moms that might be willing to trade out babysitting a few days a week. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to find some new friends to hang out with who also have kids around my son's age. He just turned one and I would like to get him socializing with other kids. ”

“ You may also want to consider joining the local Southern Illinois parenting group. It's a great resource for all things parenting in SI and there are playdates already forming!! Come join! http://groups.yahoo.com/group/siparents/ ”