Weary of being home alone all day , James wanted to connect with other at - home moms in her area .
MOMS Club was founded in 1983 by Mary James , a stay - at - home mother of two from California .
Weary of being home alone all day , James wanted to connect with other at - home moms in Mary James ' area .
MOMS Club was founded in 1983 by Mary James , a stay - at - home mother of two from California .