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Every mom deserves a night out.  This Monday, we took that to a whole new level in downtown Iowa City!  The staff at Iron Hawk restaurant graciously closed their doors for our private, moms-only party.  What a great night! ...

I was blessed with great vision.  I don’t know the feeling of not seeing the alarm clock in the morning or feeling your way to the bathroom in the middle of the night.  My husband was not so lucky...

Just in case you haven't heard, we are hosting another Moms Night Out next Monday (November 18th) at Iron Hawk, downtown Iowa City! We are so excited for this event, and we can't wait to see all of you...

That’s what’s in store for our family. Nope, this isn’t a pregnancy announcement and we aren’t adding another four-legged member to the Claussen Clan. No, no, no we’re not packing up and moving to start a new life in the...

Meet Kristine, the lovely winner of our Mommy Makeover contest!! This lucky mama won a whole new look: amazing cut and color by Katie Donahue, stylist at Michael Tschantz Salon, and make-up by the fabulous Arica Ohloff, Independent Mary Kay Consultant!...

If you've seen the countdown on our sidebar, you know that our Moms Night Out at Iron Hawk is getting close!! We are so excited to spend the evening with you lovely ladies, enjoying terrific food and even better...

Just in case we haven’t given you enough reminders, here is one more:  We are hosting our second Moms Night Out event on Monday, November 18th at Iron Hawk in downtown Iowa City!  Tickets are on sale now (click here...

Our next meet up will be a play date at the Coral Ridge Mall playground! We'll be meeting next Thursday at 10:00 a.m.  This is a great chance to let the kiddos play and have an opportunity to meet...

Today I will be sharing with you 10 ways to create a healthy learning environment at home, whether you are able to be home with your little one every day or you simply want to make the best of...

This week’s weather informs me that we are in the midst of fall, and I. am. LOVING. it!!! The cool, crisp air. The crunch of leaves on the street. The whir of combines in the fields and the hum of...