New Stay-at-home. Does anyone have advice on how not to get bored?

Hi! I've been a stay-at-home parent for over two years so believe me, I do understand how you feel. Usually, I try to set realistic goals for myself (such as two or three) and then reward myself in some way. Since you have a young daughter (I do too!) perhaps get her involved depending on what the project is. You get the sense of accomplishment and she feels involved. Nothing beats that feeling! You did say that you'll be starting online classes. YAY!!! Could you arrange play dates for her or can she play well on her own so you can focus? This one may call for some balancing but if you can get a friend or two to help you, it may work out. Good luck!

That is simply not something one can definitively answer for someone else. Obviously what I find interesting, you may not. There are so many things one can do at home, but only a few are things you'll actually want to do. My sister became a stay-at-home mother. She absolutely loves it. She enjoys it so much, its just plain scary. Honestly, being stuck in a house with two screaming kids, a one year old and a two year old, is more like being crammed into a box by a bulldozer. She watches cooking shows, clean the house, does crafts. She's done some quilting. I knew a lady that would make Jewelry at home. Necklaces, bracelets, all kinds of pretty sparkly things. She'd by a box of pearls, and gems, and other things, have them run through, and then sell her stuff on Craigslist or eBay. I knew another girl, who built furniture. Built chairs and couches, and sofas. Did some wood working. She was a special girl. Never new a girl that did stuff like that. She sent me this hand crafted wood box, engraved on each side with a design. Has sand dollars in it. Sent it to me about 5 years ago. I love the little thing. Very nice looking. The lady across the street from me is amazing. She just does a daycare. Has 5 other kids show up, and gets paid a goodly sum to take care of their kids. With 5 plus your own, you won't be bored for long. (law says you can't have more than 5). Yay government rules. Of course depending on what you are taking classes for, you could tutor someone. Learn to play an instrument. I knew a lady that worked at the battered women's shelter, and they offered free child care for women who were volunteering. She worked there 3 days a week. Very helpful to those poor girls that have been ravaged by life. I don't know if any of that sparked your interest, but it's a thought :)