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On Saturday July 19, 2008 I will celebrate the opening of my Children's Consignment Boutique-- The Be Hive with a Grand Opening Celebration! I'd like to invite all readers to join me as my special guest...mention Hybrid Mom and receive an additional 20%off your entire purchase (all other discounts still apply). WOW --where can you get a deal like that?! Bring your kids, friends and family for face painting, hair wrapping, sidewalk chalk art contests, bubbles, deep discounts on summer clothing an… Continue

Dear Hawkeye Fan,

Your University is facing what may be the greatest challenge in its 160-year history, and we need your help.

Unprecedented flooding throughout Eastern Iowa has already impacted our entire arts campus - including beloved landmarks such as the Iowa Memorial Union, the Museum of Art, our music and theatre buildings, and Hancher Auditorium, and the waters are threatening the UI Libraries and much, much more. As we write this, the crest is still some hours away, and although the w… Continue

...and not like the trouble in the Music Man either....this is a very different kind of "pool"! As the flood waters rise in Iowa I am reminded of the summer that my sister, Anissa, had heart surgery at the University of Iowa hospital. During her first day out of recovery a tornado hit the little college town of Iowa City, causing the semi evacuation of the hospital and panic of my parents. As their 10 year old daughter is recovering from major heart surgery, here comes this tornado...Its kind of… Continue

The last day of school for my kids was Friday June 6. Since that time my house has been quiet....library quiet! They couldn't wait to get out...they were counting down the days. Little did I know they were counting down the days to their freedom from home....structure and daily routine....things we all dream of but only children can get away with achieving. Grant left right from school on Friday to go with a friend for the weekend....Monday he was home for about 3 hours and then he went to his D… Continue

Did you know that right now in your home you are surrounded by money? It's not US currency--yet! In these economic crunch times, we as mothers must be extremely resourceful and I have discovered a way to keep a steady stream of cash flowing into your pockets. Open your children's drawers, closets, toy chests, etc. Now all those items which you would normally donate to charity--wash them up and take them to your local consignment store. The three letter monster will only allow you to claim around… Continue