HI - :} I'm Melanie - glad to meet you here on HUB!

See, you have just now made a new friend. OK - so I know this isn't what you are after but hay, it's a start, right!?

There is also a big big difference for ME between friends and acquaintances.

I have a LOT of acquaintances; but few *friends*... To me, personally, friends are FAMILY.

So I am guessing you just want to meet a few people; have someone to talk with about similar likes, etc...

#1 idea - You're a new mom. Right there you have a great edge. Hit the nearest parks now that spring is here - there will be piles of new mom's out there walking their lil' ones. Great place to meet other new moms and already there you have something in common. (I think this is my best idea).

#2 idea - The public Library in the childrens department. They usually have a story time. Even Volunteer yourself to read. I've done this myself on occassion and it was not only fun; I did meet people and I wasn't even looking for that. (I actually did it because the usual *reader* just didn't show up!)

#3 idea - Groups...where you used to live did you belong to any type of group or meeting that is available nearly everywhere? If so, join the new one. If not, find one! If you are in a metro area there will be tons of groups and many, I am sure, for parents, single parents especially (not sure if you are single or not).

#4 idea - Maybe lame (I'm running out) SHOPPING. Grocery shopping can be a place to meet new people; other moms especially in the baby section.

I hope this helps a little. It's hard to move and be lonely. Good luck and hay - you always have us hubbers. :}