Is sitting at home really a bad thing?

I had been working in software industry for 5 years. Got married and had to settle on a h4 visa. Much to my amazement there's a lot a housewife can do.

Most of the times driving a vehicle is a basic necessity. Grab the handbook for driving license and take the tests. Once you get your driver's license things are much simpler.

Join the public library. There's a lot out there. You can borrow books. not only books but dvds cds and audio books. It helps saving money and gives you an opportunity to meet people. If you can spare time, you can volunteer for helping the library maintain and organize the books.

Take up a health routine. Joining the gym would be my advise. But if the place you live does not offer a free gym, I suggest you go on a jog/walk. It helps you in many ways. The internet has listed all the benefits :)

Volunteer. Many of the events organized in your town need volunteers. It's a great way of socializing. Google for opportunities in your area and find out which way you can use your skills and talents. Sometimes reading stories to the kids is not at all a bad idea. Helping the orphaned animals could really give you a lovely feeling.

Learn to cook. It's a great way to keep yourself busy. Internet has thousands of websites which offer videos on how to cook things you really love to eat. TV shows on cooking can really inspire you to grab the kitchen apron and get going!Explore all the functions of the cooking instruments you have. Oven and microwave can cook wonderful things if only you knew what all they can! grills are another area even i am ye to explore. All these utilities can do a lot more than their normal functions. Internet and the instruction manuals are all you need to go through.

Pursue your hobbies. Did you have a liking for painting, knitting, music of some kind? Now is the time you start it all again. Let the artist in you have his work let out. They calm your mind and bring you peace. I have tried it and am happy I could decorate my house with my own paintings!Take out your camera, photography is in vogue! am sure there's a lot to be clicked. Your library and internet can give you lots of tips and advise on using those lenses! Find out if you could join dance classes, try to find out that Spanish language classes you always wanted to learn! here again internet has a lot to offer. Gardening, carpentry, jewelery making, fabric painting there is so much you can lay your hands on! and trust me, you don't have to be an artist to try on new things, it probably might turn out to be one of the best article you have ever made!

Social networking sites can give you a lot of updates on what's happening in and around your town. join the communities you think would suit you and you can get updates!

All the best!